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.
Emmett Vernell Johnson
Sep 15, 2017
Mr. Emmett Vernell Johnson, age 88 of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017. He was born on September 23, 1928 in Polk County, Georgia. He was the son of the late Emmett Cula Johnson and Frauline Phillips Johnson. Mr. Johnson is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Melbaline Bollen Johnson; daughter, Nan Johnson Brumbelow; grandchildren, Blake and...
Lucille Bedford Ashmore
Sep 3, 2017
Mrs. Lucille Bedford Ashmore, age 94 of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. She was born on September 7, 1922 in Scottsdale, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Esmond and Maybelle Blaylock Bedford. Mrs. Ashmore is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Baldwin (Charles); son and daughter-in-law, Phillip Ashmore (Beverly); brother, Ferman Bedford (Jeannie); grandchildren,...
Charles E. Broome
Aug 25, 2017
Mr. Charles E. Broome, age 71 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017. He was born on May 26, 1946 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Charles Harry and Catherine Morgan Broome. Mr. Charles E. Broome is survived by his daughter, Heidi Andrews (James); son, Chuck Broome; sister, Joan Broome Rampley; and 8 grandchildren,...
Donna Marie Jones Tant
Aug 25, 2017
Mrs. Donna Marie Jones Tant, age 57 of Cedartown passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017. She was born on August 29, 1959 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Wilford and Elizabeth Pierce Jones. Mrs. Tant is survived by her fiancé, Kenneth Tudor; daughter and son in law, Jenny Barnette (Jamie); sons and daughter in law,...
Fay Sarah Patterson Shaw
Aug 25, 2017
Mrs. Fay Sarah Patterson Shaw, age 79 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017. She was born on November 10, 1937 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James Aggie and Jennie Brown Patterson. Mrs. Shaw is survived by her daughter, Carol Shaw and sons, Tommy Shaw and Eddie Shaw. Mrs. Shaw is preceded in...
Bettye Sligh Owens Chandler
Aug 19, 2017
Mrs. Bettye Sligh Owens Chandler, age 76, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017. She was born on January 9, 1941, in Cave Spring, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Hugh W. and Ruby Bradfield Sligh. Mrs. Chandler loved her family and was an avid Atlanta Falcons fan that saw the very first game in 1966...
Wilma Sue Perry
Aug 18, 2017
Mrs. Wilma Sue Marble Perry, age 83 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017. She was born on March 10, 1934 in Gadsden, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy Nickleson Marble. Sue loved her family and also her community. She served her community for many years working as a nurse in local Alabama...
Jonathan Daniel Farmer
Aug 16, 2017
Mr. Jonathan Daniel Farmer, Sr., age 36 of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He was born on June 28, 1981 in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Farmer is survived by his mother, Thelma (Diane) Allen Farmer Grimes; step-father, Dennis; sons, Jonathan D. Farmer, Jr. and Hunter L. Farmer; step-daughter, Kristen Thomas; brothers, Michael Farmer (Kimberly), Brian Farmer and Joe...
Sharon Dione Atkins Atchley
Aug 7, 2017
Mrs. Sharon Dione Atkins Atchley, age 34 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017. She was born on February 22, 1983 in Rome, Georgia. Mrs. Atchley is survived by her mother, Mary Jane Cooter Legg; husband, Leonard Atchley; daughters, Lana Dawn Atchley and Georgia Lynn Atchley; son, Brantley William Atchley; brother, Jacob Legg and several nieces and nephews....
Sue Mcdonald Forrister
Aug 6, 2017
Mrs. Sue McDonald Forrister, age 64 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017. She was born on February 3, 1953 in Chattanooga, TN. She was the daughter of the late Bob and Maxine Moore McDonald. Mrs. Forrister was a graduate of Rosville High School, class of 1971. Mrs. Forrister is survived by her daughter, Jessica Stubbs; sisters, Robin...
Dorothy May Owens Howard
Aug 6, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy May Owens Howard, age 81 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017. She was born on August 25, 1935 in Tallapoosa, Georgia to the late Mr. Junious "Junebug" Owens and Mrs. Flessie Miller Owens. Mrs. Dorothy was a member of Dugdown Baptist Church for many years; she loved the Lord. She was a homemaker that enjoyed...
Samuel "Sam" Ray Hughes
Aug 4, 2017
Mr. Samuel Ray Hughes, age 60 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017. He was born on August 8, 1956 in Fort Payne Alabama. Sam was self employed as an independent contractor, where he helped many people in Polk County and made many friends. Sam is survived by his mother, Pecolia Ann Chadwick Hughes; daughter and son-in-law, Shea...
Boyd Lee Carnes
Jul 31, 2017
Mr. Boyd Lee Carnes, age 54 of Cedartown, passed away on July 31, 2017. He was born on September 20, 1962 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late W.B. Carnes and Margaret Allen Carnes. Mr. Carnes is survived by his sister, Janet Morris; brothers, Bunyan Carnes and Bobby Carnes and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Carnes is preceded...
Myra Clayton Hall
Jul 30, 2017
If you have an chance to gather together with the people you love, please do so whenever you can. The family of Myra Clayton Hall, who passed in her sleep in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 30, learned first-hand from their beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother the importance of family time. A small town girl originally from the...
Frankie Roberta "Bobbie" Shiflett Elder
Jul 29, 2017
Mrs. Frankie Roberta "Bobbie" Shiflett Elder age 72 of Cedartown passed away on Saturday July 29, 2017 after a brief illness. Mrs. Elder was born on October 14, 1944 in Cedartown, GA. She was the daughter of the late Francis "Frank" Marion and Mozelle Godwin Shiflett. Bobbie was a 1962 graduate of Cedartown High School. Bobbie was a retiree of...
Donna Rebecca Barber
Jul 24, 2017
Mrs. Donna Rebecca Barber, age 69 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017. She was born on February 26, 1948. She was the daughter of the late James and Madelyn Owens. Donna is survived by her husband, of 50 years, Ray Barber, son; Brad and Leslie Barber, daughter; Lori and Wes Hurley. Grandchildren; Rebecca and Adam Flowers,...
Jacob Maxwell
Jul 23, 2017
Mr. Jacob Maxwell, age 21 of Piedmont, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017. He was born on May 30, 1996 in Rome, GA. He was the son of Chuck and Tina Maxwell. Jacob is survived by his parents, daughter; Amaya Maxwell, brother; Timothy Maxwell, his grandparents; Paul and Wynette White and Barbara Maxwell. Jacob is preceded in death...
Briana Staci Thomas
Jul 22, 2017
Mrs. Briana Staci Thomas, age 25 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017. She was born on March 15, 1992 in Rome, Georgia. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her wife, Destiney Allmon Thomas; father and step-mother, Stacy and Amanda Jo Thomas; brothers, Tristan Thomas, Jeremy Eason and wife Hope, and Jordan Eason; sisters, Amber Duggan and husband Byron...
Richard Casey Brock, Sr.
Jul 19, 2017
Mr. Richard Casey Brock, Sr., age 80 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on July 19, 2017. He was born on October 10, 1936. He was the son of the late Garland W. and Brenda Lucas Brock. Mr. Brock is survived by his wife, Marguerite (Peggy) Brock; daughter, Beverly Brock McCrillis, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive. Mr. Brock...
Leopold "Leo" E. Irving
Jul 17, 2017
Mr. Leopold E. Irving, age 93 of Buchannan, Georgia, passed away on July 17, 2017. He was born on July 24, 1923. He was the son of the late Clifford and Lillian Mansfield Irving. Mr. Irving is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Lynch and Hazel Irving Jean-Louis (Alix); son, Norman Irving (Brenda); sisters, Vivianne Daly and Gloria Fredericks; brother, Oswald...
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