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.

Sarah Lynette Whatley Osborne

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.  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

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

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

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.  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

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...

James Price Pittman

James Price Pittman

Oct 19, 2025

Mr. James Price Pittman, age 76, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was born on March 15, 1949 in Rome, Georgia, to the late Walter Clyde and Inez Price Pittman.

Mr. Pittman is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Janet Phillips Pittman; daughters, Kristie Pittman and Stacy Lemming (Josh); sisters,...

Marvin Hampton

Marvin Hampton

Oct 15, 2025

Mr. Marvin Hampton, age 88, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was born on May 3, 1937 in Cedartown, Georgia, to the late John Allen Hampton and Pauline West Hampton Molock.

Marvin was a dedicated member of the American Legion. He served for many years as the Commander of Legion Post 86...

Anne Branch

Anne Branch

Oct 12, 2025

Mrs. Sara Anne McDonald Branch, age 91, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1934 in Rockmart, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Edward and Sarah Grace Harrison McDonald.

Mrs. Branch is survived by her grandchildren, John Ross Branch and Sam Branch; great-grandchildren, Caroline Branch...

Julie Farmer

Julie Farmer

Oct 6, 2025

Mrs. Julie Colombo Farmer, age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1944, in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Joe Colombo and Vera Norris Colombo.

Julie was a lifelong resident of Cedartown Georgia. She graduated from Cedartown High School in 1962. She would...

Richard Allen Pauley

Richard Allen Pauley

Sep 20, 2025

Mr. Richard Allen Pauley, age 61, of Buchanan, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1964 in Dallas, Georgia.

Mr. Pauley is survived by his mother and step-father, Thelma Jean Whitt Autry (Tom); loving wife, Brenda Crawford Pauley; daughters, Stephanie Holloway (Justin) and Alice Menefee (Matt); son, Mikey Ammons; step-mother,...

Pablo L. Pittaluga

Pablo L. Pittaluga

Sep 16, 2025

Mr. Pablo L. Pittaluga, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.  He was born on June 1, 1928 in Rosario, Argentina.

Pablo and his late wife, Muriel, immigrated to the US in 1964  and lived in Cedartown, GA where they raised their two sons.  The family moved to Brazil in 1971, until returning to Georgia...

David L. Fanshaw

David L. Fanshaw

Sep 9, 2025

Mr. David L. Fanshaw, 67, of Rome, Georgia, formerly of Cave Spring, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1958 in Riverside, California. He was the son of the late Charles A. and Wanda Sentelle Fanshaw.

Mr. Fanshaw is survived by his sister, Susan F. Camp; nephew, Jeremiah I. Hill and...

Jeannie Lynn Arden Brittain

Jeannie Lynn Arden Brittain

Sep 8, 2025

Mrs. Jeannie Lynn Arden Brittain, age 67 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025.  She was born on March 22, 1958 in Trion, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Mac and Francis Cochran Arden.

Mrs. Brittain is survived by her husband, Jarrell Hamilton Brittain; daughters, Nacole Prescott and Mary Strawter; son, Stephen...

Frankie Lanette Hamrick

Frankie Lanette Hamrick

Aug 20, 2025

Psalm 116:15

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

In keeping with Ms. Hamrick's wishes no announcement nor public service will be held at this time.

Messages of condolence can be made to the family by visiting our website and signing the online guestbook at gammagefh.com.

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Shannon Wesley Lee

Shannon Wesley Lee

Aug 19, 2025

Mr. Shannon Wesley Lee, age 64, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1960 in Bushnell, Florida. He was the son of the late Earl Shannon Lee and Joan Blondell Herren.

Mr. Lee is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Ellen Dolly Lee; daughters, Tonya Renee Miller and...

Edna "Nanny" Cothran

Edna "Nanny" Cothran

Aug 17, 2025

Mrs. Edna "Nanny" Cothran, age 88, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025.  She was born on February 22, 1937 in Anniston, Alabama.  She was the daughter of the late Lumus C. and Nellie B. Cotton Anderson.

Mrs. Cothran is survived by her daughter, Pam Burns (Butch); sons, Johnny Cothran (Andrea), Jeff Cothran (Lisa)...

William Edward (Ed) Wilkes

William Edward (Ed) Wilkes

Aug 5, 2025

William Edward Wilkes "Ed" originally of Cedartown, GA passed away peacefully under the care of Rennes Health & Rehab Center and Compassus Hospice on August 5, 2025 in Weston, WI at the age of 90 with family by his side.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Wilkes; daughter, Toni and Nolan Stoner; parents,...

Shirley Mauldin Brady

Shirley Mauldin Brady

Jul 30, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Mauldin Brady, age 66, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1958 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Hubert Mauldin and Dean O'tinger Mauldin.

Mrs. Brady is survived by her husband, Mark Brady; daughters, Erin English and Shae Barnett (Eric); sisters,...

Gwen Smith Denney

Gwen Smith Denney

Jul 27, 2025

Mrs. Gwen Smith Denney, age 90, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Southwest Christian Care. She was born on December 1, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Evenly Lee Smith and Jerome Norris Smith.

Mrs. Denney is survived by her children, Art Denney (Terese), Lee Denney Gammage,...

Oscar "Buddy" Winslett

Oscar "Buddy" Winslett

Jul 24, 2025

Mr. Oscar "Buddy" Winslett, age 84, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1941 in Oneonta, Alabama. He was the son of the late Cliff and Louise Richardson Winslett.

Mr. Winslett is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jeanette Hamrick Winslett; sons, Genile Winslett (Felicia) and Jeff...

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