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.
Rev. Nancy Jean Frazier English
Jul 21, 2016
Rev. Nancy F. English, formerly of West Branch and Iowa City, passed away in her home the evening of July 20, 2016. She had recently returned home from visits to Los Angeles and Eastern Iowa, catching up with family and friends. A visitation is scheduled for 5:00-7:00pm on Wednesday July 27 at Gammage and Sons Funeral Home in Cedartown. Her...
Annie "Pearl" Crawford Mutter
Jul 19, 2016
Ms. Annie "Pearl" Crawford Mutter, age 82 of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. She was born on May 31, 1934 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Marcus Crawford and Mary Jane Crider Crawford. Ms. Mutter is survived by her daughter, Sandra Lee Mutter; grandchildren, Tinaca Vitone and Micheal West and great-grandchildren, Arianna Vitone...
Joseph Lee Kelley
Jul 12, 2016
Mr. Joseph Lee Kelley, age 60, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. He was born on June 15, 1956 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Paul Kelley and Lillian Murphy Kelley. Mr. Kelley is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carol Lewis Kelley; daughter, Carissa Kelley; sisters, Barbara Alexander, Jean Landrum and Mary Frances Martin;...
Dr. Maurice L. Randall
Jul 11, 2016
Dr. Randall stepped into Glory on Monday, July 11, 2016. He had been ill since 2011 with a progressive neurological disease. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley Jackson Randall of Centralhatchee, Georgia. He is also survived by his four children and their spouses and children; Dr. Mark and Tina Westerfield Randall of Winfield, Alabama, Donny and...
Betty Ingram Brown Wilson
Jul 10, 2016
Ms. Betty Ingram Brown Wilson, age 81 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. She was born on January 13, 1935 in Fulton, County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late George L. Ingram, Sr. and Lucille H. Sanders Ingram. Ms. Wilson is survived by her son, Tracy D. Brown; daughter, Cynthia D. Wilson; daughter-in-law, Janie Brown...
Joan East Farmer
Jul 6, 2016
Mrs. Joan East Farmer, age 73 of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. She was born on March 28, 1943 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Fannie Miller East. Mrs. Farmer was a long time employee of Arrow Shirt Company. Mrs. Farmer is survived by her husband, Jerry Farmer; sons and...
Ida Mae Cook
Jul 3, 2016
Mrs. Ida Mae Cook, age 76 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016. She was born on May 29, 1940 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Clark Spivey and Edna Mae Terry. Mrs. Cook is survived by her husband, William Cook; sons and daughter-in-laws, Rick and Susan Crawford, Richard and Susan Crawford, and Allen Cook;...
Johnnie Harold Jarrett Sr.
Jul 3, 2016
Mr. Johnnie Harold Jarrett Sr., age 69, passed away July 3, 2016. Per his wishes, Mr. Jarrett will be cremated. A memorial will be held Tuesday July 5 at one o'clock in the afternoon at Mr. Jarrett's residence 3773 Rockmart Hwy, Cedartown, GA 30125.
Sandra Elaine Stansell
Jul 3, 2016
Mrs. Sandra Elaine Erwin Stansell, age 67 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016. She was born on September 22, 1948 in Polk County. Mrs. Stansell is preceded in death by Father, Sammy Erwin, Sr., Mother, Betty Adams Barrett and Step Father Clarence Barrett. Mrs. Stansell is survived by her sons; Mike "Tater" Stansell (Patti), Lee Stansell, Granddaughters;...
William Gary Glenn
Jul 1, 2016
Mr. William Gary Glenn, age 73 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016. He was born on October 2, 1942 to the late Jessie Frank Glenn and Mary Lois Golden Glenn. Mr. Glenn is preceded in death by his parents; wife; Shirley Annette Glenn and son, Gary Ray Glenn. Mr. Glenn is survived by his daughters; Sheila Griffin,...
Ronald Lee Bentley
Jun 30, 2016
Mr. Ronald Lee Bentley, age 59 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was born on August 1, 1956 to Mrs. Pauline Bentley Wolfe and the late Mr. Nathaniel Bentley. Mr. Bentley is preceded in death by his Father; and grandparents, Frank and Lizzy Mae Dingler, and Levi and Marie Bentley. Mr. Bentley is survived by his...
Rev. Harvey C. Brown
Jun 26, 2016
Rev. Harvey C. Brown, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Rev, Brown was born and raised in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Grover C. Brown and Lillie H. Brown. Rev. Brown was the pastor of many churches in our area including Lake Creek Baptist in Cedartown, Georgia and Hollywood Baptist in...
Mary Inez Pyles
Jun 26, 2016
Ms. Mary Inez Pyles, age 82 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016. She was born on January, 23, 1934 in Polk County, GA. She was the daughter of the late Willie Mae Peek. Ms. Pyles was the ideal pastor's wife, serving God, several local churches, and hundreds of families. She loved the families she served like...
Kandy Lynn Perry
Jun 24, 2016
Mrs. Kandy Lynn Perry, age 38 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016. She was born on November 30, 1977 to Mrs. Mary Jane Legg and the late Mr. Jimmy Larry Atkins Mrs. Perry is preceded in death by her father; and her late husband, Robbie Lee Perry. Mrs. Perry is survived by her sons, Jeremiah Blake Perry...
Mary Grace Ryder
Jun 21, 2016
Mary Grace Merritt Ryder, born March 23, 1930, entered her eternal home with Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Her unwavering faith in God and the love and prayers of family and friends carried her through the struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Known for her cooking skills, and an open, welcoming home, she won the love, respect and trust of...
Anne Leah Bowen Harper
Jun 20, 2016
Mrs. Anne Leah Bowen Harper, age 64 currently of Cedartown, Georgia and life-long resident of Fredrick, Maryland passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016. She was born on May 6, 1952 in Washington, DC to the late Francis Leo and Victoria Bernice Jackson Bowen. Mrs. Harper graduated from Robert E. Peary High School, in Rockville, Maryland. She was a lifelong...
Vida Elaine Voyles Jackson
Jun 18, 2016
Mrs. Vida Elaine Voyles Jackson, age 61 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016. She was born on September 18, 1954 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late George E. Voyles and Virginia Bailey Voyles. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband, Herman "Jerone" Jackson; son and daughter-in law, Dylan and Cindy Jackson and grandchild, Remy...
Barbara Jane White Hudson
Jun 14, 2016
Mrs. Barbara Jane White Hudson, age 84 of Cedartown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born on March 25, 1932 in Clarke County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Chandler White, Sr. and Lucy Crawford White. Barbara was a very talented cook, singer and home maker. She was loved...
Mary L. Vance Colson
Jun 13, 2016
Ms. Mary L. Vance Colson, age 69 of Marietta, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016. She was born on November 15, 1946 in McDowell, Kentucky. Mary Colson was a Mother of three and a mom to many more. She was GranGran to four and grandmother to every child she met. She was a friend, a confidante, and counselor to...
William Robert "W.R." Rowell Sr.
Jun 10, 2016
Mr. William Robert Rowell, Sr. "W.R.", age 95 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. He was born on February 20, 1921 in Buchannan, Georgia. He was the son of the late Jessie Melvin Rowell and Nancey Tanner Rowell. Mr. Rowell is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mae Rowell; parents; sisters, Mozelle Cammons and Annie Mae...


