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.
Betty Jane Garrett Brown
Jan 24, 2016
Ms. Betty Jane Garrett Brown, age 83, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016. She was born on February 25, 1932 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Everett R. and Daisey Jones Garrett. Ms. Brown is survived by her sons and daughter-in-laws, Jimmy and Belinda Brown, Terry Lee and Linda Brown and Larry and...
Gerald "Jerry" Dan Bowen
Jan 23, 2016
Gerald (Jerry) Dan Bowen passed away on January 23, 2016 following an illness with Melanoma. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Barbara Clements Bowen; father-in-law Jesse Clements; sister-in-law Becky Millican (Kent); nephew, Shay Harrell (Tina), Ben and Zella; niece Jolee Gray (Davy), Ramplee and Bex; sister, Anne G. Townes; brother, Cliff Green (Linda); sister, Jean Mobley (Aldine);...
Freddie Lewis Crawford
Jan 19, 2016
Mr. Freddie Lewis Crawford, age 90, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. He was born on January 13, 1926, in Haralson County, Georgia. He was the son of the late George Washington "GW" Crawford. Mr. Crawford is survived by several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Mr. Crawford is preceded in death by...
James Norman "Ted" Broadaway
Jan 15, 2016
Mr. James Norman "Ted" Broadaway, age 85, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016. He was born on September 15, 1930, in Polk County, Georgia. He was the son of the late James Edward "Joe" and Myrtle Norman Broadaway. Mr. Broadaway is survived by his wife, Texieann Hebb Broadaway; daughters and son-in-laws, Carol Marie Golden, Jane Williams and...
James Claude Bearden
Jan 9, 2016
Mr. James Claude Bearden, age 74 of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was born on June 14, 1941. He was the son of the late Thomas Claude Bearden and Earle Knight Bearden. Mr. Bearden is survived by his wife Sheila Davenport Bearden; daughters, Tammy Smith, Andrea Andrews; sons, Tony Bearden, Michael Bearden, David Bearden, James...
Evelyn Loutisha Rowell Yeoman
Jan 6, 2016
Ms. Evelyn Loutisha Rowell Yeoman, age 84 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. She was born on July 1, 1931 in Buchanan, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Bruce and Lu Stephens Rowell. Ms. Yeoman is survived by her daughters, Debora Lynn Vandervoet and Gala Diane Harris; sons, Anthony Mark Yeoman, William J. Morris, Jr.,...
Harold Howard "Bedo" Wills
Jan 1, 2016
Mr. Harold Hoard "Bedo" Wills, age 79 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016. He was born on December 7, 1936 in Polk County, GA. He was the son of the late Neal Wills and Estelle Atkins Wills. Mr. Wills is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mary Ann Wright Wills. Mr. Wills is survived...
Beth Borders Roberson
Dec 29, 2015
Ms. Beth Borders Roberson, age 84 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. She was born on October 17, 1931 in Lyerly, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Fred Lee Borders and Mrs. Lone Stephens Borders. Ms. Roberson is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Roberson Talley and Mike; son and daughter-in-law, Mike Roberson...
Shirley Ann Jolly Peace
Dec 20, 2015
Mrs. Shirley Ann Jolly Peace, age 76 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015. She was born on March 6, 1939 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Willard Franklin and Pearlie Mae Tranham Jolly. Mrs. Peace is survived by her daughters, Holly Robinson (David) and Tessie Peace and grandchildren, Matthew Robinson, Rossie Robinson, Dr....
Buford Lee Shaw
Dec 17, 2015
Mr. Buford Lee Shaw, age 81, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was born on February 27, 1934 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Harvey Shaw and Lula Wiggins Alexander. Mr. Shaw was a member of the Dugdown Baptist Church since 1999 and retired from Georgia Power with 30 years. Mr. Shaw...
Esther Cook Pope
Dec 12, 2015
Ms. Esther Cook Pope, age 92 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015. She was born on March 27, 1923 in Polk, County. She was the daughter of the late H.G. Cook and Versay Upton Cook. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Tommie L. Pope. Ms. Pope was a member of the Second Baptist Church...
Erika Hope Johnson
Dec 11, 2015
Miss Erika Hope Johnson, age 23 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015. She was born on March 17, 1992 in Rome, Georgia. Miss Johnson is survived by her father, Hubert Jeffery Johnson; brother, Dustin Clark; grandparents, Coye & Pat Timms and Grady and Mary Johnson; aunt & uncle, Laura & Scotty Streetman; uncle, Kevin Timms; aunt, Lauren...
Evelyn Willie Bridges Teems
Dec 6, 2015
Ms. Evelyn Willie Bridges Teems, age 91 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015. She was born on February 12, 1924 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Willie Bridges and Rosie Pruett Bridges. Ms. Teems is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley Seals and Doug; son and daughter-in-law, Terry Teems and Jeanice; 10...
Justin Terry Payton
Nov 29, 2015
Justin Terry Payton, age 18, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was born on April 16, 1997. Mr. Payton is survived by his mother and step-father, Kortnee Hazlewood & Jason; father and step-mother, Clifton Payton & Evita; brothers, Greyson Payton and Jarrett Hazlewood, and step-brothers, Jonathan Hazlewood and William Hazlewood. The funeral service for Justin Terry...
Charles E. Welchel
Nov 23, 2015
Mr. Charles E. Welchel, age 78, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015. He was born on March 13, 1937 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late James Welchel and Elizabeth Hudgins"Queenie" Welchel. Mr. Welchel is survived by his sons, Eddie Welchel (Agnes), Ricky Welchel and Greg Welchel; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Mr. Welchel...
Jerry Lewis Mcdonald
Nov 21, 2015
Mr. Jerry Lewis McDonald, age 76 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015. He was born on March 10, 1939 in Rockmart, Ga. He is the son of Sarah Grace Harrison McDonald and the late Samuel Ed McDonald. Mr. McDonald lived all his life in Polk County, graduating from Cedartown High School in 1958. He worked and...
Kevin Davis Marks
Nov 21, 2015
Mr. Kevin Davis Marks, age 58 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015. He was born on July 17, 1957 to the late Charles A. Marks and Glenda Davis Marks. Mr. Marks is survived by his wife, Karen Cain Marks; daughters Ryan Thompson and Katherine Marks; brother, Charles Marks (Laura); niece, Kelly Bussy (Gary); nephew, Keith Marks Jr....
Bud O'Neal, Jr.
Nov 16, 2015
Mr. Bud O'Neal, Jr. age 89 of Centre, Alabama, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015. He was born on March 14, 1926 in Grantville, Georgia. He was the son of the late Luther Carlton O'Neal, Sr. and Polly McBurnett O'Neal. Mr. O'Neal was a United States Marine Corps and WWII Veteran and a member of the Caledonia Lodge #121....
Edith Mayton Mclarty
Nov 14, 2015
Ms. Edith Mayton McLarty, age 91, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015. She was born on June 12, 1924 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Charley Edward Mayton and Annie Rivers Mayton. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church and also attended the First Presbyterian Church. Ms. McLarty is survived by...
Shara Teresa Hansen
Nov 13, 2015
Ms. Shara Teresa Hansen, age 63 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. She was born on July 29, 1952 in Polk County. Ms. Hansen is survived by her daughters, Mechelle Teresa Dutton and Amanda Gibson; son, Mitchell Bright; brother, James Dill; grandchildren, Johnathon Mitchell Bright, Zachary Bright, Noah Baker, Kasey Gibson, Addison Nicole Dutton and Ansley Saige...
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