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.
Ella Carole Short Hatch
Jul 20, 2025
Mrs. Ella Carole Short Hatch, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born on May 26, 1943 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Short and Verna Stapp Short.
Mrs. Hatch is survived by her daughter, Anita Williams (Barry); sons, Randy Hatch (Samantha), Sammy Hatch (Tina)...
Christopher "Marty" Bray
Jul 19, 2025
Mr. Christopher "Marty" Bray, age 58, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1966 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Charles Princeton and Shelva Jean Garmon Bray.
Mr. Bray is survived by his daughters, Heather Bray, Haley Bray and Whitney Bray; brother, Jason Bray...
Noah Albert Benefield
Jul 13, 2025
Mr. Noah Albert Benefield, age 88 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was born on September 28, 1936 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late John Albert and Cora Lucille West Benefield.
Noah spent his entire life in his beloved Polk County, Georgia. Known for his warm personality, he was...
Michael O' Hara Galloway
Jul 6, 2025
Mr. Michael O'Hara Galloway, age 79, of Marietta, Georgia, made his final journey to his eternal home on Sunday, July 6, 2025 with his wife by his side. He was born on July 26, 1945 in Vincent, Alabama to the late John Cooper "Jack" and Jewel Ava Allgood Galloway.
Mr. Galloway was raised in Cedartown, Georgia from...
Jimmy Dale Tracy
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Jimmy Dale Tracy, age 75 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was born on April 15, 1950 in Cedartown, Georgia to the late James Morgan Tracy, Sr. and Ola Mae Chandler Harrell.
Mr. Tracy is survived by his loving wife, Lynda Casey Tracy; son, Trent Tracy (Diane); brother, Kenneth Tracy (Lessie);...
Janis Sue Diggs Wallace
Jul 2, 2025
Mrs. Janis Sue Diggs Wallace, age 66, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1958 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was the daughter of the late Ellis Wayne Diggs Sr. and Iva Mae Mooney Diggs.
Mrs. Wallace is survived by her husband, David Wayne Wallace; sons, Joey Davis (Jessica)...
Anthony "Tony" Sterling Knight
Jun 25, 2025
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Sterling Knight, age 70 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born on January 3, 1955 in Cedartown, Georgia to the late William F. and Ruth Roberson Knight.
Mr. Knight is survived by his son, Sterling Knight (Jodi); sister, Anne Clay (Stephan); grandson, Cody Knight; nieces and nephew, Alissa...
Margie Ruth Bell
Jun 16, 2025
The beautiful, sweet, caring, gracious and loving woman Mrs. Margie Ruth Dodd Bell, age 93, of Cedartown, Georgia, received her heavenly wings on Monday June 16, 2025. She was born on October 19, 1931 in Bartow County. She was the daughter of the late James H. "Jim" and Kittie Nichols Dodd.
Mrs. Bell is survived by her...
Gail Lee Bragg
Jun 13, 2025
Gail Lee Bragg, age 63, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday June 13, 2025. She was born on September 5, 1961 in Villa Rica, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James Woodard and Minnie Gore Woodard.
She is survived by her daughters, Alicia Florence (Tarves) and Melissa Bragg; grandchildren, K'veon Newell, Jasmine Wright, Brehonna...
Kenneth Joy Owen
Jun 12, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Joy Owen, age 91 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1933 in Dallas, Georgia to the late Jessie Carl and June Davis Owen.
Mr. Owen is survived by his daughter, Karen Danette Owen Smith (Claude); grandchildren, Jennifer Morgan (Cary), Paige Cagle (Levi), and Christa Vaughn...
Franciso Javier Alvarado Aguirre
Jun 10, 2025
Mr. Franciso Javier Alvarado, age 34 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born on September 1, 1990 in Moroleon, Mexico. He was the son of Javier Alvarado and Bertina Aguirre Alvarez.
Mr. Alvarado is survived by his parents; brothers, Oswaldo Alvarado, Javier Alvarado and Axel Guzman; sisters, Gricelda Escuita, Esmeralda Alvarado...
Jane Ellen Osborne
Jun 9, 2025
Mrs. Jane Ellen Teat Osborne, age 78 of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born on May 24, 1947 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late John N. and Martha Baker Teat.
Mrs. Osborne is survived by her husband, Phillip Osborne; sons, Shawn Smith (Angela), Kelly Smith (Jancy), Joseph...
Charles David Henderson
May 27, 2025
Mr. Charles David Henderson, age 75 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1949 in Rome, Georgia to the late Delmar and Lizzie Thompson Henderson.
Mr. Henderson is survived by his daughter, Nikki Hart (John); sons, Dusty Henderson Powell (D'ana), Anthony Henderson Hammonds (Daisy) and Rayne Chandler; grandchildren,...
Robert Spencer "Bob" Smith
May 21, 2025
Mr. Robert Spencer "Bob" Smith, age 81 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 7th, 1944 in Cartersville, Georgia to the late Mrs. Christine Brock and Mr. Herman Spencer Smith of Cedartown.
Bob served in the United States Marine Corps for six...
Teresa Abney
May 16, 2025
Ms. Teresa Summerville Abney, age 71 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1953 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Hubert Summerville and Irene Shaw Summerville Green.
Ms. Abney is survived by her daughter, Amanda Hyde (Lee); son, James Abney, Jr.; seven grandchildren; six...
Doris June Hudson Davis
May 13, 2025
Mrs. Doris June Hudson Davis, age 79 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born on March 22, 1946 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Amos Henry Hudson, Jr. and Earl Dean Powell Hudson.
Mrs. Davis is survived by her son, James Keith Davis (Laura); daughter, Karen Stroup...
Benjamin Luby Hoover, Sr.
May 2, 2025
Mr. Benjamin Luby Hoover, Sr., age 63 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1961 in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was the son of the late John A. and Henrietta Futrell Hoover.
Mr. Hoover is a United States Navy Veteran.
Mr. Hoover is survived by his...
Hazel White
Apr 29, 2025
Hazel White, age 98 passed away on April 29, 2025 in Charlotte after a short illness.
Hazel was born May 21,1926 in Tallassee, Alabama to the late William G. Marlow and Velma Thomas Marlow.
Her husband Sgt. E6 Comer D. White preceded her in death on May 1974 and is buried in Cedartown, Georgia.
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James William Brown
Apr 23, 2025
Mr. James William Brown, age 73 of Winston, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was born on May 18, 1951 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late J.C. and Betty Jane Garrett Brown.
Mr. Brown is survived by his sons, Barry Brown and Josh Brown (Jessica); brothers, Terry...
Rosa Maria Segura
Apr 22, 2025
Mrs. Rosa Maria Segura, age 36 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born on September 30, 1988 in Rome. She was the daughter of Raul and Maria Segura.
Mrs. Segura is survived by her parents; husband, Ernesto Cruz Carmona; daughters, Nayeli Lopez and Jessica Lopez; sons, Eduardo Lopez and Thiago Cruz;...
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