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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Winston Fields Chapman
Nov 6, 2016
Mr. Winston Fields Chapman, age 70 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. He was born on July 25, 1946 in Summerville, Georgia. He was the son of the late Benjamin Fields and Myrtle Mae McGuire Chapman. Mr. Chapman is survived by his daughters, Johnna Mills, Tammy Jo Chapman and Wendy Davis; sons, Winston Chapman, Jr. and Bobby...
Deborah L. Cole Knight
Nov 6, 2016
Mrs. Deborah L. Cole Knight, age 61, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. She was born on May 29, 1955. She was the daughter of the late Walter Cole and Jenette Bridges Cole. Mrs. Knight is survived by her husband, Anthony S. Knight; son, Sterling C. Knight (Jodi); sisters, Diane Coats and Glenda Green and grandson, Cody...
James Howard Redden
Nov 5, 2016
Mr. James Howard Redden, age 73 of Rockmart, GA passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. He was born on August 4, 1943 in Cedartown, GA. He was the son of loving parents, Sarah Lee Redden and the late John L. Redden Sr. Mr. Redden was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served his country proudly in...
Raymond Edward Gunnell
Nov 5, 2016
Mr. Raymond Edward Gunnell, age 79 of Taylorsville, GA passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. He was born on November 27, 1936 in Paulding County, GA. Mr. Gunnell was a United States Veteran serving in the US Army and a member of the Masonic Latham Lodge #12 in Austell, GA. He was also a member of the Due West...
Beulah Kathleen Warren Cotton
Nov 3, 2016
Mrs. Beulah "Bebe" Kathleen Warren Cotton, age 83, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was born on April 12, 1933 in Anniston, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late James B. Warren and Mary Bell Allaway. Mrs. Cotton is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Tawana Cotton Jarrell and Bobby Joe and Sandra Cotton McCollum...
Austin Joe Kines
Nov 2, 2016
Mr. Austin Joe Kines, age 92 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born on September 13, 1924 in Rock Run, Alabama. He was the son of the late Glenn and Flossie Hinton Kines. Mr. Kines is survived by his daughter, Angela K. King; sons and daughter-in-laws, Joe and Rubye Kines and Bruce and Priscilla Kines;...
Beverly Grimes Morgan
Oct 29, 2016
Mrs. Beverly Grimes Morgan, age 59 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. She was born on September 9, 1957 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of Marie McDonald Grimes and the late Porter C. Grimes. Mrs. Morgan is survived by her husband, Henry Morgan Jr; mother, Marie McDonald Grimes; daughters, Heather Maddox Hutchins (Jason) and Machelle...
Mary Ruth Astin Collins
Oct 28, 2016
Mrs. Mary Ruth Astin Collins, age 92 of Centre, Alabama, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016. She was born on September 24, 1924 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Weyman and Mayme Barrett Astin. Mrs. Collins is survived by her son, Tommy Collins; sisters, Fay Corley and Shirley Mitchell; brother, H.B. "Dickey" Astin and several...
Lillian Faye Langston Clopton
Oct 27, 2016
Mrs. Lillian Faye Langston Clopton, age 68 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016. She was born on August 6, 1948. She was the daughter of the late William Troy and Lillian May G. Langston. A private memorial service for Mrs. Clopton will be conducted at a later time. Messages of condolence can be made to the family...
Grace Baker Smith
Oct 23, 2016
Mrs. Grace Baker Smith, age 78 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016. She was born on March 30, 1938 in Cave Spring, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Geat and Edna Mullinax Baker. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Kim and Greg Swafford and Jennie and Ted Wright; brothers, R.W. Baker and...
James David Coleman
Oct 15, 2016
Mr. James David Coleman, age 66 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016. He was born on December 29, 1949 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late James Fred and Lois Mae Sheets Coleman. Mr. Coleman is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Martha Houston Coleman; daughter, Melissa Streetman (Ervin); son, Chris Coleman (Alisha);...
Rev. Frederick H. Rowell
Oct 13, 2016
Rev. Frederick H. Rowell, age 73 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016. He was born on April 7, 1943 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Winford B. and Elizabeth Rhinehart Rowell. Rev. Rowell is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patricia O'Bryant Rowell; daughter, Ansley Rowell Jones (Lester); sons, Anthony S. Rowell...
Nellie Kate Shaw Benefield
Oct 11, 2016
Ms. Nellie Kate Shaw Benefield, age 96 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. She was born on April 8, 1920 in Riverdale, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late John W. and Cassie Mae Sealark Shaw. Ms. Benefield is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Butch and Dottie Benefield and one granddaughter, Lacey Benefield. Ms. Benefield...
Jimmy Dale Richardson
Oct 6, 2016
Mr. Jimmy Dale Richardson, age 75, of Rockmart, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016. He was born on January 21, 1941 in Cleveland, Alabama. He was the son of the late Harvey and Lizzie Moss Richardson. Mr. Richardson is survived by his wife, Maggie Forhand Hill Richardson; son, Doug Richardson; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews....
Lee Frank West
Oct 2, 2016
Mr. Lee Frank West, age 89 of Smyrna, formerly of Rockmart, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016. He was born on August 19, 1927 in Floyd County. He was the son of the late William Edward and Cora Robinson West. Mr. West is survived by his daughters, Cathy Jackson and Sandra Heard; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. West...


