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.
Elma Jo Cheatwood
Jun 8, 2015
Mrs. Elma Jo Ingram Cheatwood, age 79 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015. She was born on August 26, 1935 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Emmett Ingram and Nellie Mae Patila Bright. Mrs. Cheatwood is survived by her husband, John Franklin Cheatwood; son, Don R. Cheatwood; sister, Mary Lou Ballew; grandson, Craig...
Marion Elaine Crocker King
Jun 8, 2015
Mrs. Marion Elaine Crocker King, age64, of Hampton, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015. She was born on December 21, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Cecil Freeman Crocker and Mary Alice Swafford Crocker. Mrs. King is survived by her husband, Tommy Harry; daughter, Traci Lynn Harry; sons, Hayden Marlowe,...
Maragem Lowry Richardson
Jun 6, 2015
Ms. Maragem Lowry Richardson, age 83 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015. She was born on July 26, 1931 in Oneonta, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Elton and Beulah Lowry. Ms. Richardson served her community for many years as a nurse working at Polk General Hospital. She was also a long time member of...
Brenda Lee Smith Wells
Jun 5, 2015
Ms. Brenda Lee Smith Wells, age 58 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015. She was born on February 4, 1957 in Columbus, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Porter and Mattie Jane Ely Smith. Ms. Wells is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Lisa Sherfield and Adrian and Tammy Jarrell and Daniel; brothers and sister-in-laws,...
William Thomas Mcelwee, Sr.
Jun 2, 2015
Mr. William Thomas "Tommy" McElwee, Sr., age 77, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. He was born on November 2, 1937 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late William Thomas "Bud" McElwee and Lillian Johnson McElwee. Mr. McElwee is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Jeanette Reese McElwee; daughters and son-in-laws, Esther Ann...
Douglas V. Bentley
Jun 2, 2015
Mr. Douglas V. Bentley, age 71, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. He was born on September 30, 1943 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Virgil Madison and Maggie Sue Ray Bentley. Mr. Bentley, known as "Doug" worked on many projects for Polk County. Doug proudly served on the Polk County School Board from...
Ann Headrick Barnett
May 28, 2015
Ms. Ann Headrick Barnett, age 91 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015. She was born on November 23, 1923 in Calhoun County. She was the daughter of the late Lee Andrew and Bertha Mae Smith Headrick. Ms. Barnett is survived by her son, B. Randal Barnett; daughter-in-laws, Charlotte Barnett and Carol Barnett; sisters, Carolyn Jackson and Francis...
Clara Bell Fortune Corn
May 28, 2015
Ms. Clara Bell Fortune Corn, age 89 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015. She was born on November 3, 1925 in Piedmont, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Richard and Elsie Fortune. Ms. Corn is survived by her children, Charles and Sandra Corn, Faye and Don Westmoreland, Susie and Margarito Sanchez, Richard and Shonna...
Elaine Harrison Kelley
May 26, 2015
Ms. Elaine H. "Shorty" Kelley, age 76 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She was born on November 10, 1938 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Kennie Harrison and Bennie Anderson Harrison. Ms. Kelley is survived by her son, Donald Angles. Ms. Kelley is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ricky Kelley...
Elaine Harrison Kelley
May 26, 2015
Ms. Elaine Harrison Kelley "Shorty", age 76 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She was born on November 10, 1938 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Kennie Harrison and Bennie Harrison. Ms. Kelley is survived her son, Donald Angles. Ms. Kelley is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ricky Kelley and several...
Mary Maxine Nichols
May 15, 2015
Mary Maxine Blake Nichols, age 79 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015. She was born on January 10, 1936 here in Cedartown to the late Robert and Delia Blake. Ms. Nichols is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Tessie) Nichols; daughter and son-in-law, Katie Nichols Hoover and Jerry Higginbotham; son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Donna Nichols; sister, Shirley...
Elizabeth Colquitt Godwin
May 12, 2015
Mrs. Elizabeth Colquitt Godwin, age 93 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. She was born on June 23, 1921 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late John T and Annie Lidelle West Colquitt. Mrs. Godwin is survived by her daughters, Patricia (Joel) Robinson, Susan (Robin) Acree and Laura (Wayne) Smith; sisters, Ruth C. Owings,...
Rick Allen Nichols
May 9, 2015
Mr. Rick Allen Nichols, age 51 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015 peacefully surrounded by family at home after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 20, 1964 in the Panama Canal Zone. Mr. Nichols is survived by his mother, Maxine Blake Nichols; sister, Teresa (Tessie) Nichols; sister and brother-in-law, Katie Nichols Hoover and Jerry Higginbotham;...
Katie Mae Miller Strickland
May 7, 2015
Ms. Katie Mae Miller Strickland, age 89 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015. She was born on December 4, 1925 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Walter Temus Miller and Pluma E. Collins Miller. Ms. Strickland is survived by her daughters, Linda West and Carolyn Lee; sons and daughter-in-laws, Larry Strickland and Darlene...
Lillie M. Ridley Summerville
May 6, 2015
Mrs. Lillie M. Ridley Summerville, age 67 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She was born on March 30, 1948 in Bartow County. Mrs. Summerville is survived by her husband, Dennis Summerville; daughters and son-in-laws, Lisa Summerville Fairley and Darrell and Lynn Summerville Jefferson and Adron; son and daughter-in-law, Brian Summerville and Stacy; brother and sister-in-law, Glen...
Rev. Danny Eugene Watters
Apr 30, 2015
Reverend Danny Eugene Watters, age 66 of Douglasville, passed away, April 30, 2015. He was born September 7, 1948 in Cedartown, GA. He served on staff with the Georgia Baptist Convention as Specialist of Church Minister Relations. He served as pastor of several churches in the area, Providence Baptist Church of Tallapoosa, Ga., Spring Place Baptist Church of Chatsworth and...
Tommy Wayne Jackson
Apr 28, 2015
Mr. Tommy Wayne Jackson, age 54 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. He was born on October 31, 1960 in Polk County. He was the son of the late James Lewis Bartlett and Gladys Marie Jackson Bartlett. Mr. Jackson is survived by his sister, Vickie A. Pike, and brother-in-law, Joseph T Pike; four aunts; one uncle; several...
Dr. Benjamin Franklin Wright
Apr 28, 2015
Dr. Benjamin "Frank" Wright Jr., age 87, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. He was born on June 11, 1927 in Camden, Alabama. He was the son of the late Benjamin F. Wright, Sr. and Callie Sneed Wright. Dr. Wright was a retired Chief Engineer of Marriott Hotels, as well as Manager of Polk-Haralson Christian Life...
Kennith Ray "Bo" Hulvey
Apr 17, 2015
Mr. Kennith Ray "Bo" Hulvey, age 58 of Rockmart, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015. He was born on October 27, 1956 in West Virginia. Mr. Hulvey is survived by his wife, LaJean Terry Hulvey; daughter, Jamie Knoebel (Eli): sons, Michael Shane Hulvey, Eric Zane Hulvey, Josh Gibson (Tiffany); sisters, Vicki McMahon (Chuck), Mary Ann Cochran (Ronnie); brother, Roy...
Benjamin Leith Hudson, Sr.
Apr 15, 2015
Mr. Benjamin Leith Hudson, Sr. age 87 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. He was born on May 23, 1927 in Miami, Florida. He was the son of the late William Douglas Hudson and Lois Hitt Hudson. Mr. Hudson was a World War II veteran and also a member of the American Legion. He retired from Rome...
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