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.
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...
Dorothy E. Mull Manning
Sep 28, 2016
Ms. Dorothy E. Mull Manning, age 89 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2016. She was born on June 18, 1926 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Frank L. Mull and Jennie L. Wright Mull. Ms. Manning is survived by her daughters, Sandra Manning McElwee, Deborah Manning and Teresa Robinson (Anthony); son, Steve Manning...
Virginia Malee Guffin Zell
Sep 25, 2016
Mrs. Virginia Malee Guffin Zell, age 92 of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born March 13, 1924 in Pittsburg, Kansas. She was the daughter of the late William Earl and Bessie Isabelle LeGrande Guffin. Mrs. Zell is survived by her daughter, Julie Zell Brack; sons, Jack Bell and Jerry Bell; sisters, Charisse Yates, Nellie...
James "Clarence" Ford
Sep 21, 2016
Mr. James "Clarence" Ford, age 69 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. He was born on April 18, 1947 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late John Ford and Ethel Gossett Ford. Mr. Ford was a United States Army Veteran. He was a long time member of the South Side Baptist Church. He was retired...
Bettie Sue Bridges
Sep 20, 2016
Mrs. Bettie Sue Chandler Bridges, age 79 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. She was born on July 2, 1937 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Amon W. Chandler and Ruth Hudsputh Chandler. Mrs. Bridges was a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Cedartown and was a Cedartown Shrinette. She was employed...
Katherine Jean Hooks Gainous
Sep 20, 2016
Mrs. Katherine Jean Hooks Gainous, age 84, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. She was born on August 11, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Annie Westmoreland Hooks. Mrs. Gainous is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Fredaleen Camp and Renee Mitchell and Keith; brother, Robert "Bobby" Hooks; grandchildren, Amy Christian (Buck), Ryan...
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