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.
Betty Hindmon Williams
Dec 21, 2025
Mrs. Betty Hindmon Williams, age 87, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was born on December 11, 1938 in Antioch, Georgia. Â She was the daughter of the late Lonnie Levi Hindmon and Pearl Francis Broome Hindmon.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her daughter, Donna Lee Williams Aaron (David); grandchildren, David Chad Aaron...
Pamela "Pam" Langston
Dec 20, 2025
Ms. Pamela "Pam" Denise Hampton Langston, age 66, of Acworth, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1959 in Cedartown. Â She was the daughter of the late Joseph Paul Hampton and Betty Jean Atkins Ray.
Ms. Langston is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Danie'll Langston Smith...
Marjorie Johnson Tomlinson
Dec 19, 2025
Mrs. Marjorie Johnson Tomlinson age 83, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee. Â She was the daughter of the late Russell Hubert Johnson and Laura Harwell Johnson.
Mrs. Tomlinson was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Cedartown, for over 35 years.
...Danny Roy Paris
Dec 16, 2025
Mr. Danny Roy Paris, age 66, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1959 in Cedartown. Â He was the son to the late Hoyt Manuel and Pansy Louise Hardeman Paris.
Mr. Paris is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Wanda Elaine Moore Paris; daughter, Candi McCreary...
Estelle Ruby Henderson
Dec 15, 2025
Mrs. Estelle Ruby (Shaw) Henderson, age 91 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Eli and Ida (Wilson) Shaw.
Estelle was one of seven children who grew up working the family's farm and caring for her three younger siblings. Estelle was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker...
Terry Allen Calloway
Dec 14, 2025
Mr. Terry Allen Calloway, age 67, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1958 in Cullman, Alabama. Â He was the son to the late James Allen and Laurine Harbison Calloway.
Mr. Calloway is survived by his wife, Marilyn Gray Calloway; daughters, Shannon Blevins and Amanda Johnson; sister, Barbara...
John Paul Enlow
Dec 12, 2025
Mr. John Paul Enlow, age 79 of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1946 in Oxford, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Joy M. and Ouida D. Humber Enlow.
Mr. Enlow is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Ann Akridge Enlow; sons, Gregory S. Enlow, Ryan...
Jesus Morillon Ochoa
Dec 11, 2025
Jesus Morillon Ochoa age 86, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Cartersville, Georgia. He was born on May 1, 1939, in Pineda, Guerrero, Mexico. He was the son of Santana Morillon and Maria David Ochoa.
He married his wife Maria de la Luz Lopez in 1960 and together they had 8 children. During his early years...
Carol Marie Binger
Dec 10, 2025
The thoughtful, loving, and generous Mrs. Carol Marie Binger, age 78, of Cave Spring, Georgia, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. She was born in Buffalo, NY, but called Cave Spring her home for most of her life.
Always a bridge between family members and generations, and filled with unending love, Carol was...
Eva Ruth Short
Dec 8, 2025
Mrs. Eva Ruth Gibson Short, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1943 in Cherokee, Alabama. Â She was the daughter of the late John Hubert and Eula Adell Lockridge Gibson.
Mrs. Short is survived by her sons, John Short (Mary) and Brad Short; grandchildren, Matt Bridges,...
Bobby Charles Cason
Dec 5, 2025
Mr. Bobby Charles Cason, age 88, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born on April 12, 1937 in Rockmart. Â He was the son to the late Charlie Clifford and Nora Lewella Head Cason.
Mr. Cason is survived by his daughter, Hilda Shaw (Tommy); son, Jimmy Cason (Angie); grandchildren, Whitney Foster (Kyle),...
Marguerite W. Brock
Nov 30, 2025
Mrs. Marguerite Waters Brock, age 87 of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was born on February 7, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Jewel Waters.
Mrs. Brock is survived by her daughter, Beverly Brock McCrillis; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Brock; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several other...
Lyvon J. Reddish
Nov 26, 2025
Mr. Lyvon J. Reddish, age 78, of Centre, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1947 in Franklin, Georgia. Â He was the son to the late Lyvoid and Ethel Timms Reddish.
Mr. Reddish is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Brenda Sue Roberson Reddish; daughters, Alita Henderson and...
Virginia R. Jaggers
Nov 22, 2025
Mrs. Virginia R. Jaggers, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 90 on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Pontotoc Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Tuesday, November 12, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Ivy Hilton Rackley and Cordelia Wages Rackley.
Virginia...
Shawna Jones
Nov 19, 2025
Ms. Shawna Kristin Jones, age 54, of Temple, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born on October 18, 1971 in Atlanta, Georgia. Â She was the daughter of the late Jack Bryant Ray and Lea Hendrickson Ray.
Ms. Jones is survived by her daughter, Hannah Howell (Ethan); sister, Heather Denard (Timothy); granddaughter, Annistyn Howell;...
Sarah Lynette Whatley Osborne
Nov 14, 2025
Ms. Sarah Lynette Whatley Osborne, age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1948 in Rome, Georgia. Â She was the daughter of the late George Fields and Helen Hunt Whatley.
Ms. Osborne is survived by her children, Donald Osborne, Scott Osborne, and Terretha Turner; sisters, Eugenia Googe,...
Marvin Lamar Hamby
Nov 7, 2025
Mr. Marvin Lamar Hamby, age 69 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1956 in Marietta, Georgia, he was the son to the late Pickens and Rosie Mae Payne Hamby.
Mr. Hamby is survived by his sisters, Shirley Hamby, Daisy Mae Dean and Janie Bean; brother, Charles Hamby;...
Harry J. Morgan
Nov 6, 2025
Mr. Harry J. Morgan, age 78, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1946 in Cedartown, Georgia, to the late Hubert and Jeanette Moody Morgan.
Mr. Morgan is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jane Hogue Morgan; daughters, Mandy Morgan Casey and Monica Morgan Willingham; grandchildren,...
David Ayers
Oct 27, 2025
Mr. David Herschael Ayers, age 53, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. He was born on November 14, 1971 in East Point, Georgia. Â He was the son to the late Eugene Tallmadge and Willie Catherine Martin Ayers.
Mr. Ayers is survived by his daughters, Victoria Ayers, Lori Ayers and Tiffany Self; brothers, Bryan...
Ruth Woodell
Oct 21, 2025
Ms. Ruth Voyles Woodell, age 93, of Cave Spring, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1931 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Edgar N. Voyles and Gladys Shaw Voyles.
Ms. Woodell is survived by her daughters, Kathy Carter (Jimmy) and Robyn Pitkins (Paul); grandchildren, Cristen...


