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.
Willie Ruth Glass Bailey
Jan 7, 2017
Mrs. Willie Ruth Glass Bailey, age 75, of Alabama, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2016. She was born on May 1, 1941 in Borden Springs, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Jack Glass and Polly Ann Kline Glass. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband, James E. Fortenberry; children, Billy Wayne Buttram (Kay) and Wanda Gail Rhinehart...
Ricky Phillip Cosby
Jan 3, 2017
Mr. Ricky Phillip Cosby, age 61 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He was born on April 13, 1955 in Cedartown, Georgia. Mr. Cosby is survived by his mother, Betty Ruth Patterson Cosby; daughters, Amy O'Neal (Dan) and Angela Maiden (Wayne); sisters, Charlene Cofield (Rusty) and Linda Jones; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews....
Celso G. Rangel
Jan 2, 2017
Mr. Celso G. Rangel, age 91 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born on June 20, 1925 in Acuitzio del Canje, Michoacan. He was the son of the late Jesus Rangel and Maria Gomez. Mr. Rangel is survived by his sons, Florencio Rangel, Onorato Rangel, Celso Rangel and Juan Rangel; daughters, Estela Rangel, Alejandra Rangel,...
David Eric Guice
Dec 30, 2016
Mr. David Eric Guice, age 35 of Gainesville, passed away on December 30, 2016. He was born on November 10, 1981 in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Guice is survived by his mother, Shelia Ann Wills Guice; wife, Jessica L. Jones Guice; daughters, Carli Guice, Jenna Wilson and Maci Guice; sister, Rachel Guice; brothers, Howard Guice, Craig Guice and Jason Guice and...
Miss. Katelyn N. Davis
Dec 30, 2016
Miss. Katelyn N. Davis, age 12 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016. She was born on February 20, 2004 in Rome, GA. Miss. Katelyn is survived by her mother, Tammy M. Parish Rogers; father, Matthew Reed Davis; sister, Abbigail Rogers; brother, A.J. Rogers; several extended family members also survive. The funeral arrangements for Katelyn will be conducted...
Angela Lorraine Phillips Spann
Dec 25, 2016
Mrs. Angela Lorraine Phillips Spann, age 60, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016. She was born on September 2, 1956 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James Phillips and Betty Jo Fincher Phillips. Mrs. Spann is survived by her husband, J.E. "P-Nut" Spann, Jr.; daughter, Sally Alane Spann; Son, Brian E. Spann; Sisters, Janet Pittman...
William Oscar Austin, Jr.
Dec 19, 2016
Mr. William Oscar Austin, Jr., age 96 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016. He was born on June 20, 1920 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late William Oscar Austin, Sr. and Elizabeth Bryant Austin. Mr. Austin is survived by his daughters, Gail Austin Bailey, Melissa Austin Johnson (Richard) and Linda Austin Slafta (Anthony); son,...
John G. "Jack" Fetkenhour
Dec 18, 2016
Mr. John G. "Jack" Fetkenhour, age 90 of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016. He was born on April 13, 1926. He was the son of the late August and Dorothy Maughan Fetkenhour. Mr. Fetkenhour is survived by his wife, Anne Jacquelyn "Jackie" Matthews Fetkenhour; daughters, Cathy McBryde and Donna Powell (Jeff); sons, Denny Fetkenhour (Julie) and Steve...
Jesse Franklin Kilgore
Dec 18, 2016
Mr. Jesse Franklin Kilgore, age 77, of Rome, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016. He was born on October 23, 1939 in Kingston, Georgia. He was the son of the late Thomas Woodrow and Nellie Hunter Kilgore. Mr. Kilgore is survived by his wife, Charlotte Woods Kilgore; daughters, Kimberly Kilgore Unick and Gina Kilgore Lee (Jimmy); son, Terry Patterson...
Bobby J. Heath
Dec 15, 2016
Mr. Bobby J. Heath, age 73, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016. He was born on November 6, 1943 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Paul Heath and Annie Ruth Bell Heath Cole. Mr. Heath was a member of WorldView Baptist Church and a member of the Optimist Club. Mr. Heath is survived by...
Doris Parrish Kellam
Dec 11, 2016
Mrs. Doris Parrish Kellam, age 76 of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016. She was born on February 19, 1940 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Henry Parrish and Eva Finley Parrish. Mrs. Kellam is survived by her sons, Michael Britt and Mark Castle; sisters, Carolyn Peek, Mary Milam and Faye Bentley and granddaughter, Brittany...
Phillip "Wayne" Andrews
Dec 10, 2016
Mr. Phillip Wayne Andrews, age 75, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 25, 1941. He was the son of the late William "Bill" and Burtys Bridges Andrews. Wayne was a member of Lake Creek Baptist Church. He was co-owner along with his sons, Kam and Tab,...
Lajean Terry Hulvey
Dec 9, 2016
Mrs. LaJean Terry Hulvey, age 51 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, December 09, 2016. She was born on October 10, 1965 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Patricia Singleton Terry. Mrs. Hulvey is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jamie Knoebel (Eli); son, Josh Gibson (Tiffany); sisters, Jan Blair (David), Cathy Watkins (Rick)...
Edna Mae Nash Carter
Dec 8, 2016
Mrs. Edna Mae Nash Carter, age 82 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016. She was born on July 31, 1934 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Eddie and Willie Mae Thomas Baldwin. Mrs. Carter is survived by her daughters, Janice Nash and Kathy Bell and future son in-law, Greg Wilkerson; brother, John Ray Baldwin;...
Clifton Thomas Wood
Dec 5, 2016
Mr. Clifton Thomas Wood, age 85, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at home with his family by his side. He was born on November 29, 1931, in Buchanan, Georgia. He was the son of the late Hollis T. Wood and Daisy Brown Wood. Mr. Wood was a member of New Caanan Baptist Church and retired from...
Jimmy Earl Dawson
Dec 5, 2016
Mr. Jimmy Earl Dawson, age 54 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016. He was born on April 26, 1962 in Fulton County. He was the son of the late Bud Earl Dawson and Frances McClain Parrish. Mr. Dawson was a United States Navy Veteran. Mr. Dawson is survived by his wife, Rebecca Ann Langston Dawson; daughter, Virginia...
Bobby Lee Jarrell
Dec 5, 2016
Mr. Bobby Lee Jarrell, age 57 of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016. He was born on October 6, 1959 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Lee Jarrell and Mary Frances Robinson Jarrell. Mr. Jarrell is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Wesley Allen and Ginger Jarrell and Tommy Jarrell; step-son, Matt Justice; step-daughters,...
Billy Edward Fleming
Dec 5, 2016
Mr. Billy Edward Fleming, age 66 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016. He was born on September 3, 1950 in Quitman, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Leon Fleming and Kathryn Smith Fleming. Mr. Fleming is survived by his wife, Zella Ellenna Simpson Fleming; daughters, Peggy Gail Fleming, Ellenna Davenport and Betty Diane Hinson; son,...
Victoria C. Lewis Frazier
Dec 2, 2016
Ms. Victoria C. Lewis Frazier, age 61, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016. She was born on December 22, 1954 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Hulid Don Lewis, Sr. and Sandra Simpson Lewis. Ms. Frazier is survived by her daughters, Fallon Frazier and Lauren Frazier Rader; five grandchildren and a number of aunts,...
Billy Ray Ingram
Dec 1, 2016
Mr. Billy Ray Ingram, age 70, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. He was born on October 15, 1946 in Rockmart, Georgia. He was the son of the late Golden and Ruth Hutcheson Ingram. Mr. Ingram is survived by his brothers and sister-in-law, Jack Ingram, Wayne Ingram and Harold and Brenda Ingram; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and...


