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.
Gina Wood Jackson
Apr 12, 2016
Mrs. Gina Wood Jackson, age 52 of Cedartown, passed to eternal life on April 12, 2016. She was born on June 23, 1963 in Cedartown, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Dewey Bert Wood and Judith Carroll Wood. Mrs. Jackson was a lifelong resident of Cedartown and she was a 1981 graduate of Cedartown High School where she...
Kerry R. Thomas
Apr 12, 2016
Mr. Kerry R. Thomas, 74, of Elberton, GA died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Elbert Memorial Hospital in Elberton, GA. The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 12 noon at Pineview Baptist Church in Reidsville, GA with Rev. Earnie Pirkle officiating and interment to follow at the Pineview Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Sarah Alice Williams Waller
Apr 10, 2016
Ms. Sarah Alice Williams Waller, age 86, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016. She was born on December 16, 1929. She was the daughter of the late James Henry Williams and Ora Francis Long Williams. Ms. Waller is survived by her children, Judy and Don Barnes, Rachel and Johnny Medley, Linda and Ricky Motes, Teresa and Kenneth...
Frances Elizabeth "Tessie" Lott Peyton
Apr 10, 2016
Ms. Frances Elizabeth "Tessie" Lott Peyton, age 80, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016. She was born on December 20, 1935 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Frank "Red" Lott, Sr. and Edna Florence Barton Lott. Ms. Peyton is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Frank "Bud" Lott, Jr. and Billie Sue; nieces and...
Harold P. Morgan
Apr 2, 2016
Mr. Harold P. Morgan, age 93, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016. He was born on October 28, 1922 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Daniel Webster Morgan and Ora Dell Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a World War II veteran and received a Bronze Star while serving in the United States Army. Mr....
Annie Mae Thompson Davis
Mar 31, 2016
Ms. Annie Mae Thompson Davis, age 97 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016. She was born on September 29, 1918 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Joe Thompson and Willie Zuker Thompson. Ms. Davis is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Jerry Junkins; sister, Beatrice Parker; grandchild, Michelle Madden; great-grandchildren, Will...
Charles Johnny "Mickey" Lane
Mar 30, 2016
Mr. Charles Johnny "Mickey" Lane, age 73 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. He was born on January 23, 1943 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Coy Milford Lane and Georgia Henderson Lane. Mr. Lane is survived by his wife, Connie Diane Benefield Lane; daughters, Pamela Renee Lane, Nikki Renee Johnson and Kristie...
Beth Terry Harris
Mar 27, 2016
Ms. Beth Terry Harris, age 54 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was born on October 7, 1961 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. She was the daughter of the Don Terry and Lona Heureux Terry. Ms. Harris is survived by her parents and children, Daniel Gladden, William G. Holloway, Kim McDaniel and Brandon McDaniel. In keeping with...
Ruby Shaw Clayton
Mar 27, 2016
Ms. Ruby Shaw Clayton, age 76, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was born on June 22, 1939 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Ruben and Hazel Robbins Shaw. Ms. Clayton is survived by her sisters, Nellie Faye Dellinger and Shirley Ann Hudgins and brothers, Jimmy Franklin Shaw and Jerry Lee Shaw. Ms....
Ronnie J. Knott
Mar 26, 2016
Mr. Ronnie J. Knott, age 65, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016. He was born on July 20, 1950 in Newnan, Georgia. He was the son of the late Jack and Rachel Hinsley Knott. Mr. Knott is survived by his sister, June Wood; niece, Natalie Wills (George) and great-niece, Darian Paris. The funeral arrangements for Mr. Ronnie...
Frances Moncrief Powell
Mar 26, 2016
Mrs. Frances Moncrief Powell, age 85, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016. She was born on October 28, 1930. She was the daughter of the late William Edgar and Rosa Mae Moncrief. Mrs. Powell is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles Van Powell Jr. (Jeannene); daughters, Sherry Tracy (Morgan), Cathy Smith (Aaron), Kay Ayer (Richard); grandchildren...
Lillie Mae Rose Darby
Mar 22, 2016
Ms. Lillie Mae Rose Darby, age 78 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She was born on May 30, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Louise Martin and Ethel Jordan Rose. Ms. Darby is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Patricia Teague; sisters, Margie Thomas and Edna Tatum; brother, Roy Rose; 3 grandchildren...
Hulid Donnie Lewis
Mar 21, 2016
Mr. Hulid Donnie Lewis, age 62, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016. He was born on August 19, 1953 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Hulid Don Lewis and Sandra Simpson Lewis. Mr. Lewis is survived by his son, Jason Lewis; sister, Vickie Lewis Frasier; and uncles and aunts, Betty Lewis Boyd, Beatrice...
Eloise Atkins Leming
Mar 15, 2016
Ms. Eloise Atkins Leming, age 84 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. She was born on April 25, 1931 in Cedartown. Ms. Leming graduated from Cedartown High School. She was a member of Second Baptist Church Cedartown. She retired from Arrow Shirt Company in Buchanan, GA after 31 years of service and also worked at the Polk...
Marion Greenwood
Mar 14, 2016
Mr. Marion Greenwood, age 80 of Rome, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016. He was born on March 7, 1936 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Mallory Greenwood and Betty Patterson Greenwood. Mr. Greenwood is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruth Greenwood and brothers, Mallory Greenwood, Jr. and Charles "Red" Greenwood. In keeping...
Diona Lynn Bryan Meck
Mar 14, 2016
Ms. Diona Lynn Bryan Meck, age 46 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016. She was born on June 18, 1969 in Floyd County. Ms. Meck is survived by her mother, Margaret Hill Shellnut; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda Meck Guzman and Nicholas; sister, Dawn Jackson; grandchildren, Ari Guzman, Zoe Natalie Guzman and Keira Allyson Guzman and niece, Joni...
Dean Arthur Goodsell
Mar 13, 2016
Mr. Dean Arthur Goodsell, age 79 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. He was born on August 30, 1936 in Cass Lake, Minnesota. He was the son of the late Theodore Marshal Goodsell and Wilma Shimerhorn Goodsell. Mr. Goodsell is survived by his wife, Evelyn Sanders Goodsell; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Gene Kummrow; brother-in-laws, Lowell Sanders...
Dewie Edward Forrister
Mar 12, 2016
Mr. Dewie Edward Forrister, age 82 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was born on April 15, 1933 in Piedmont, Alabama. He was the son of the late Arthur and Emily Prior Forrister. Mr. Forrister is survived by his wife, Glenda Boothe Forrister; daughter, Renee Shanks; son, Lonnie Forriester; step-mother, Sarah Forriester; sisters, Judy Forrister, Teresa...
Harvey Ray Smith
Mar 11, 2016
Harvey Ray Smith, age 73, of Locust Grove, GA died Friday, March 11, 2016. He was born in Esom Hill, GA to the late Eber Benson and Nannie Mae Hilburn Smith. Harvey was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He was employed as a driver with Overnite Transportation for 35 years. He enjoyed being outside, doing things with...
William Henry "Butch" Cleland, Jr.
Mar 11, 2016
Mr. William Henry "Butch" Cleland, Jr., age 74 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016. He was born on December 24, 1941 in Atlanta. He was the son of the late William Henry Cleland, Sr. and Nelma Ann McCurdy Cleland. Butch graduated from Chamblee High School, in Chamblee, Georgia. While a senior in high school he began working...


