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.
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...
Mozelle Welchel Short
Apr 15, 2015
Ms. Mozelle Welchel Short, age 96 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was born on June 3, 1918 in Cherokee County, Georgia; she was the daughter of the late W.L. Welchel and Naomi Hill Welchel. Ms. Short is survived by several grandchildren; great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Ms. Short is preceded in death by her...
Vernie Martin Hamby
Apr 15, 2015
Ms. Vernie Martin Hamby, age 93 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was born on November 14, 1921 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Oscar Martin and Prudie McFrye Martin. Ms. Hamby is survived by her, daughter, Patricia "Pat" Sutton; sons, Terry Wade Hamby and Eric "Toby" Hamby; sister, Hester Wheeler; 14...
John Paul Swafford
Apr 6, 2015
Mr. John Paul Swafford, age 53 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. He was born on December 21, 1961 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Van Dewey and Margaret Mae Carter Swafford. Mr. Swafford is survived by his wife, Rachel Marie Bartels Swafford; sons, Bradley Swafford and Matthew Swafford; sisters and brother-in-law, Terry...
Charlie Hinojosa, Sr.
Apr 2, 2015
Mr. Charlie Hinojosa, Sr. age 84 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015. He was born on January 29, 1931, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was the son of the late Frank C. Hinojosa and Francis Acuna Hinojosa. Mr. Hinojosa is survived by his daughter, Rosie Hinojosa; son, Charlie Hinojosa, Jr.; sister, Caroline Vargas; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren...
Barbara Smith Dyer
Mar 29, 2015
Ms. Barbara Smith Dyer, age 68 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015. She was born on January 28, 1947 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Smith and Hazel Etta Frances Welchel Corn. Ms. Dyer is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Michelle and Don Keever, Lynn and Chris Davis and April McGarrity...
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