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.

Angela Lorraine Phillips Spann

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Curtis Edison Lamb

Curtis Edison Lamb

Nov 21, 2016

Mr. Curtis Edison Lamb, age 88 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016. He was born on November 22, 1927 in Dublin, Georgia. He was the son of the late Newton B. and Sallie Stephens Lamb. Mr. Lamb is survived by his daughters, Linda Galloway (Memory) and Janet Earley (Randy); sister, Mary Mullis; brother, Gene Lamb; six grandchildren,...

Elizabeth Ann Stephens Mull

Elizabeth Ann Stephens Mull

Nov 10, 2016

Ms. Elizabeth Ann Stephens Mull, age 63 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016. She was born on August 31, 1953 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Roy E. Stephens and Ocie Bell Rhinehart Stephens. Ms. Mull loved, and was loved by, her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones...

Patricia Elizabeth Mcnally Mcdurmon

Patricia Elizabeth Mcnally Mcdurmon

Nov 8, 2016

Mrs. Patricia Elizabeth McNally McDurmon, age 79, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Floyd Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on November 15, 1936 in Liverpool, England. She was the daughter of the late Clement and Mary McDougal McNally. Mrs. Pat was a wonderful mom, grandmother and homemaker. She attended Rolling Hills Baptist...

Sara Lou Atkins Pursley

Sara Lou Atkins Pursley

Nov 8, 2016

Mrs. Sara Lou Atkins Pursley, age 85 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. She was born on March 5, 1931 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late James Cornelious "Buddy" and Bessie Mae McKibben Atkins. Mrs. Pursley is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Ann Nation and Major Battle and nephew, Ron Mauseth. Mrs. Pursley...

Sarah Lee Redden

Sarah Lee Redden

Nov 6, 2016

Mrs. Sarah Lee Redden, age 92, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. She was born on March 2, 1924 in Felton, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late William and Wealthy Tuck Lee. Mrs. Redden is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Parr (Don) and Edith Threadgill (Danny); son, John L. Redden, Jr.; nine grandchildren and 19...

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