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.
Joseph "Joe" Anderson
Apr 11, 2017
Mr. Joseph Norton Anderson, age 76 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. He was born on June 9, 1940, in Macon, Georgia. He was the son of the late Kankakee and Betty Norton Anderson. Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Janice Randall Anderson; daughters, Jill Dempsey (Brad) and Julie Worley (Bob); son, Jon Anderson (Deanna); grandchildren,...
John Franklin Cheatwood
Apr 11, 2017
Mr. John Franklin Cheatwood, age 83 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. He was born on February 15, 1934 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Ralph and Jenny McKibben Cheatwood. Mr. Cheatwood is survived by his son, Don R. Cheatwood; brother, Marvin Cheatwood; grandson, Craig Cheatwood (Betsy); great-granddaughter, Nova Rayne Cheatwood and several nieces...
Betty Jo Spann Conwell
Apr 9, 2017
Mrs. Betty Jo Spann Conwell, age 85 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017. She was born on May 14, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Pearl Spann. Mrs. Conwell is survived by her step-son, Donald Eugene Conwell, Jr.; son-in-law, Darrell Puckett; grandchildren, Cory and Kerry Puckett, Charlie and Candice Puckett and great-grandchildren, Harper...
Terrell Vance Nichols
Apr 7, 2017
Mr. Terrell Vance (Terry) Nichols, age 73 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, April 7th 2017, after an extended illness. He was born on March 1, 1944 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late W. W. (Toby) and Mildred (Sis) Landrum Rowell. Mr. Nichols was a graduate of the Cedartown High School Class of 1964. He was a...
Corene Croker Hatch
Apr 5, 2017
Mrs. Corene Croker Hatch, age 87 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was born on June 6, 1929 in Sand Mountain, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late James P. and Alice Rice Croker. Mrs. Hatch is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Keith Shelley, Greg and Janice Shelley, Kenneth and Sandi Shelley, and Jerry...
Thomas A. Highfield
Mar 30, 2017
Mr. Thomas A. Highfield, age 61 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born on January 21, 1956 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Lewis J. and Florine Jean Privett Highfield. Mr. Highfield is survived by his sons, Jeremy Highfield and Josh Highfield; sisters, Diane Acrey and Brenda Highfield; brothers, Rev. Gary Highfield...
Ruthie Ellen Sumlar
Mar 29, 2017
Mrs. Ruthie Ellen Sumlar, age 81 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She was born on August 27, 1935 in Mulberry, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Flay and Nora Masterson Harrison. Mrs. Sumlar worked for many years in retail department stores such as Belk and J.C. Penny here in Cedartown. She was also employed...
Cindy Ann Short Meadows
Mar 22, 2017
Mrs. Cindy Ann Short Meadows, age 54 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born on August 27, 1962 in Yuma, AZ. Mrs. Meadows was a member of Second Baptist Church of Cedartown. Mrs. Meadows is survived by her mother, Sara Joyce Shaw White; sons, Mitchell Meadows and Kyle Meadows (Brittany) and grandchildren, Cody Meadows and...
Evelyn Carol Reed
Mar 18, 2017
Evelyn Carol Reed, age 74 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was born on March 30, 1943 in Polk County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Charles Preston Stephens and Leta Stanford. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lillian Pearson; and brothers, John Stephens and James Stephens. Ms. Reed is survived...
Chester Perry Garmon
Mar 10, 2017
Mr. Chester Perry Garmon, age 83 of Pace, Florida, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017. He was born on October 11, 1933 in Bluffton, Alabama. He was the son of the late Clifton Russell and Electa Mabel Peek Garmon. Mr. Garmon worked for General Electric of Rome in the engineering department for 38 years. He was...
John C. Winkles
Mar 7, 2017
Mr. John C. Winkles, 76, passed away March 7, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Cedartown, Georgia to J.C. and Nancy Worsham Winkles. John loved hunting, fishing, spending time with family, maintaining his yard and visiting with neighbors on his riding lawn mower. John was a member of the Caledonia Masonic Lodge # 121 F&AM of...
Rudy W. Odom
Mar 5, 2017
Mr. Rudy Wayne Odom, age 70 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017. He was born on May 1, 1946 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Terry Colquitt Odom and Sarah Elise Lane Odom Bentley. Mr. Odom was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church,...
Luther V. Clemons, Jr.
Mar 3, 2017
Mr. Luther Virgil Clemons, Jr. age 97 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017. He was born on May 4, 1919 in Walker County, Georgia. He was the son of the late Luther Virgil Clemons, Sr. and Myrtle Edge Clemons. Mr. Clemons was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Cedartown and a WWII veteran....
James Elbert Timms
Feb 27, 2017
Mr. James Elbert Timms, age 82 of Felton, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017. He was born on February 6, 1935 in Harrison County, Georgia. He was the son of the late Chet Timms and Addie Brown Timms. Mr. Timms is survived by his daughter, Jackie Timms; sons, Steve Timms (Karen) and Robert Timms; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and...
Mary Elizabeth Alston West
Feb 21, 2017
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Alston West decided that after 99 years and 7 months of keeping 5 generations in line, it was time to go Home. On Tuesday, February 21, 2017, Mary danced her way into Heaven, joining her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Will and Ethel Smith Alston. Mrs. West is leaving behind her daughter, Marilyn Patterson; son,...
Clifford And Mary Singleton
Feb 17, 2017
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford and Mary Swann Singleton, Jr. of Rockmart, Georgia passed away on February 17, 2017. Mr. and Mrs. Singleton were married for 47 years. Mr. and Mrs. Singleton are survived by their daughter, Mellisa Aileen Singleton (Bruce); grandchildren, Travis Daws, Amber-Lynn Gabrielle Cooper and Kevin Singleton; two nieces and four nephews. Mr. Singleton is also survived by...
Lynn Cantrell Smith
Feb 15, 2017
Mrs. Lynn Cantrell Smith, age 86 of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. She was born on March 13, 1930 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Roy T. and Cora Dollar Cantrell. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughters, Deborah Vollmer, Kathy Lovinggood (Steve) and Regina Prewett (Fred); son, Kyle Smith; grandchildren, Stephen Lovinggood...
Betty Maedell Forrister Pierce
Feb 14, 2017
Mrs. Betty MaeDell Forrister Pierce, age 78 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. She was born on January 19, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Mildred Pruitt Forrister. Mrs. Pierce is survived by her daughters, Dawn Folsom, Tracy Jones (Bill) and Lynn Rolen (Dennie); son, Terry Folsom (Stephanie); sister, Virginia Thomason (Vernoy);...
Jessie Warren Autery
Feb 13, 2017
Mr. Jessie Warren Autery, age 39 of Rockmart, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017. He was born on December 30, 1977 in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Autery is survived by his mother and step-father, Varshal Thorn Barber and Earl Barber; son, Jacob Warren Autery and his mother, Autum Dawson; sister, Nicole Sylvester; brothers, Michael Earl Barber, Dalton Autery, Devin Autery...
Debra Kay Millsap
Feb 13, 2017
Ms. Debra Kay Millsap, age 59 of Lindale passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017. She was born on September 15, 1957 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Ms. Millsap is survived by her mother, Marcia Looney Daniel; son and daughter-in-law, Harvey "Mikki" and Kellie Cunningham; sisters, Pennie Millsap and Janae Millsap; brothers, Kevin Millsap, Ronald Millsap and Trent Millsap; six nieces;...
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