OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries in Georgia
The obituaries in the Cedartown, GA, Polk County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Georgia's history and identity.
Kenneth R Norton
Dec 18, 2017
Mr. Kenneth Ray Norton, age 59 of Centre, Alabama, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017. He was born on July 14, 1958 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Harvey J. and Ann Hudgins Norton. Mr. Norton is preceded by his parents; and sons Chris Norton and Jeffery Norton. Mr. Norton is survived by his wife,...
John Ralph "Mac" Mccarson, Iii
Dec 11, 2017
Mr. John Ralph "Mac" McCarson, III, age 63 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. He was born on July 10, 1954 in Cedartown. Mac loved life, first and foremost he loved his beautiful daughter, his grandson and granddaughter. He loved fishing, hunting, his motorcycle, but his greatest hobby was skydiving. He worked 27 years in the Forestry...
Mark Leon Morris
Dec 11, 2017
Mr. Mark Leon Morris, age 64 of Childersburg, Alabama, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. He was born on December 19, 1952, in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon and Gilda Thompson Morris. Mark was a talented athlete enjoying all sports throughout his life. In his youth Mark loved playing baseball,...
James Allan "Jamie" Lindsey
Dec 6, 2017
Mr. James Allan "Jamie" Lindsey, age 64 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. He was born on October 13, 1953, in Cedartown. Jamie was the son of the late James Herman Lindsey and Sally Ruth Baker Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey was first and foremost a Christian, and his proudest achievement was starting Youth for Christ at Cedartown High...
Bobby Gene Holland
Dec 5, 2017
Mr. Bobby Gene Holland, age 77 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He was born on March 24, 1940 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Charles Buford and Jessie Beatrice Gilreath Holland. Mr. Holland was a member of the Cedartown Caledonia Lodge #121. Mr. Holland is survived by his wife, Mary Googe Holland;...
Elizabeth Ann Prewett Garmon
Dec 2, 2017
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Prewett Garmon, age 83, of Cedartown, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, December 2, 2017. She was born on February 28, 1934 in Cedartown, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of the community. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Franklin and Irene Cornelia Kuglar Prewett. Mrs. Garmon graduated from Cedartown...
Patricia Ann Wright Townsend
Nov 29, 2017
Ms. Patricia Ann Wright Townsend, age 63, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. She was born on July 30, 1954 in Charleston, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Edward and Gladys Mae Charles Wright, Sr. Ms. Townsend is survived by her son, Ricky Townsend; daughters and son-in-law, Stephanie and Jay Morris and Heather...
Charlotte Moore Blair
Nov 20, 2017
Mrs. Charlotte Moore Blair, age 95 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 peacefully in her home. She was born on August 20, 1922 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Rena H. and Cordia Gossett Moore. Mrs. Blair was of the Christian faith and a long time member of World View Baptist Church, where...
Bobby Gene Blankenship, Jr.
Nov 15, 2017
Mr. Bobby Gene Blankenship, Jr., age 57 of Cedartown transitioned from his earthly body to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Mr. Blankenship was born on October 30, 1960 in Polk County to Bobby "Bud" Blankenship, Sr. and Donis Bedford Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship was a United States Navy Veteran and was currently employed as an...
William Payne Duke
Nov 13, 2017
Mr. William Payne Duke, age 77 of Rome formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017. He was born on October 12, 1940 in Leonardtown, MD. He was the son of the late William Bernard Duke Jr. and Mary Glycience Payne Duke. Mr. Duke was a United States Navy Veteran and retired from Rome Plow. Mr. Duke is...
Betty Louise Jackson
Nov 12, 2017
Ms. Betty Louise Jackson, age 77 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017. She was born on January 22, 1940 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Clyde Franklin and Martha Wiggins Jackson. Ms. Jackson is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Roger B. and Teresa Gail Morrow and sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Ruben Hunter...
Ethelene Powers Hubbard
Nov 11, 2017
Ethelene Hubbard was born May 28, 1917 in Carroll County to Gertrude Bell Powers and John Powers. She was the sixth child, with five brothers and five sisters. Only one sister, Jessie Fields, and one sister-in-law, Louise Powers Lambert, survive her. In March 1941, she married William Tommie Hubbard who died in 2002. They had a daughter, Marjorie Hubbard, and...
Velma Welchel Hendrix
Nov 8, 2017
Mrs. Velma Welchel Hendrix, age 93 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. She was born on December 15, 1923 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late William T. and Molly McGregor Carter. Mrs. Hendrix was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist of Cedartown, Georgia. Velma is a retiree from Jockey Mensware and Wal-Mart. Mrs. Hendrix...
Leona Rae Smith
Oct 29, 2017
Ms. Leona Rae Smith, age 32 of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. She was born on August 16, 1985. Ms. Smith is survived by her mother, Fandrick Jane Jolly Smith; siblings and their spouses, Andrea Jane Smith Marangakis (John Marangakis, Sr.), Melanie Lisa Smith Hopkins, George Thurston Smith, Jr. (Cindy Smith), Toy Michelle Smith Bell (Brad...
Danny Edward Wiggins
Oct 24, 2017
Mr. Danny Edward Wiggins, age 65 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. He was born on June 14, 1952 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Willie Lee "Bud" Wiggins and Ruby Aliene Hulsey Wiggins. Mr. Wiggins is survived by his wife, Janie Trammell Wiggins; sons, Donny Wiggins and Michael Wiggins (Leann); sister, Lynn Adams...
Marvin S. Cheatwood
Oct 18, 2017
Mr. Marvin S. Cheatwood, age 72 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He was born on September 19, 1945 in Felton. He was the son of the late Ralph Cheatwood, Sr. and Genia McKibben Cheatwood. Mr. Cheatwood is survived by his wife, Mrs. Diane Arnold Cheatwood; daughter and son-in-law, Angie Robinson and Tracy; son and daughter-in-law, Keith...
Alton Hulsey
Oct 6, 2017
Mr. Alton T. Hulsey, age 71 of Cedartown, GA passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017. He was born on October 4, 1946 in Haralson County, GA. He was the son of the late Lumus and Ida Mae Hulsey. Mr. Hulsey is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wilburn Hulsey, Winfred Hulsey, Calvin Hulsey, Leroy Hulsey and Hugh Doyce...
Buren Herbert Wheeler
Oct 1, 2017
Mr. Buren Herbert Wheeler, age 94 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born on May 7, 1923 in Dallas, Georgia. He was the son of the late John Oliver Wheeler and Minnie Phillips Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was a United States WWII Veteran. He retired from Arrow Shirt Company in 1985; and was a deacon of...
Terry Grant Collier
Sep 23, 2017
Mr. Terry Grant Collier, age 70 of Cedartown, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was born on April 8, 1947 in Rome, GA. He was the son of the late Mr. William Joe Collier and Mrs. Annie Powell Collier. Mr. Collier was a veteran of the Vietnam War and an active member...
John David "Boober" Jolly
Sep 20, 2017
Mr. John David "Boober" Jolly, age 77 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. He was born on April 24, 1940 in Cedartown, GA. He was the son of the late Mr. Homer Jolly and Mrs. Jeanie Mae Smith Jolly. Mr. Jolly is survived by his wife, Margaret Barbre Jolly; daughter and son-in-law, Sandi and Kenneth Shelley; son,...
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