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.
Christopher Todd Williams
Mar 17, 2015
Mr. Christopher Todd Williams, age 40 of Rockmart, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from a work related accident in Carterville, Georgia. He was born on October 20, 1974 in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Williams is survived by his mother, Martha Holland Williams; brothers, Shane Williams and Steve Williams and nieces and nephews, Tyler Williams, Madison Williams, Dawson Williams, Grayson...
Horace Edward Morgan
Mar 13, 2015
Mr. Horace Edward Morgan, age 82, of Cave Spring, passed away Friday March 13, 2015, in a Rome Medical Center. Mr. Morgan was born July 16, 1932, in Floyd County, a son of the late Clarence Morgan and Lucille Norton Morgan. He was of the Methodist Faith. Mr. Morgan was a retired truck driver for Pet Bakery for many years....
Jacquelyne "Jackie" Merritt
Mar 11, 2015
Ms. Jacquelyne "Jackie" Merritt, age 89 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. She was born on June 21, 1925 in Cedartown. Ms. Merritt is survived by her daughter, Dianne Johnson; grandchild, Melissa Leigh Johnson Casey (Jeffrey); great-grandchildren, Erin Brianna Casey and Emma Danielle Casey and great-great-grandchild, Meridith Adaline Richards. Ms. Merritt is preceded in death by her...
Jennifer Gail Jarrell Cotton
Mar 10, 2015
Mrs. Jennifer Gail Jarrell Cotton, age 59, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. She was born on May 28, 1955 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Robert Jarrell and Louise Redden Jarrell. Mrs. Cotton is survived by her husband, Alvin "Bubby" Cotton; daughter and son-in-law, Renee Bridges and Shaun; sons and daughter-in-law,...
Patsy Nicholson Croker
Mar 7, 2015
Ms. Patsy Nicholson Croker, 72, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015. She was born on October 5, 1942 to the late Rabon & Virginia Holtzclaw Nicholson. She is survived by her daughter, Paige Haney (Richie); son, Robert L. Stephens IV; sisters, Joan Cormack, Linda Posey: step daughters, Kelly Faires (Chip), Denise Croker (Terri Barton); sister–in-law, Corene...
Ted Laurence Trussell
Feb 28, 2015
Mr. Ted Laurence Trussell, age 54 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015. He was born on November 20, 1960 in Methune, Massachusetts, to the late Mr. Theodore "Buddy" Trussell and Mrs. Kathleen "Kay" Cavanaugh Trussell. Mr. Trussell is survived by his son, Jessie Shane Trussell; sister, Patricia Trussell Caron; brother, William R. Trussell; and 3 grandchildren Kyla...
Dwight Randall Turner
Feb 25, 2015
Mr. Dwight Randall Turner, age 57 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. He was born on April 7, 1957 in Langdale, Alabama. He was the son of the late Claude Turner and Ether Mae Clay Turner. Mr. Turner is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Pam Israel and Troy; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Shane Turner and Randall...
Waymond "Hank" O'Neal
Feb 23, 2015
**Waymond "Hank" O'Neal passed away on November 3, 2014. Waymond "Hank" O'Neal will be returning home to his beloved Cedartown, Georgia on February 28, 2015 for his burial. During his final days he expressed a longing to return home to Cedartown. Hank was a beloved Physical Education Teacher in Miami-Dade County for forty years. He loved students and shared many...
Jimmy Paul Vincent
Feb 21, 2015
Mr. Jimmy Paul Vincent, 74, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 following a long illness. He was born in Cedartown on February 24, 1940 to the late Thomas Julian "Lefty" Vincent and the late Geraldine Heard Vincent. He graduated from Cedartown High School in 1958 and married Sandra Teems Vincent of Cedartown on July 12, 1958....
James Billy Croker
Feb 21, 2015
Mr. James Billy Croker, 79, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. He was born on August 7, 1935 to the late James Polk Croker and Alice Rice Croker. Billy was a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge and also an active Shriner. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Nicholson Croker; daughters, Kelly Faires (Chip), Denise...
Avie Mae Sprayberry Haney
Feb 20, 2015
Ms. Avie Mae Sprayberry Haney, age 92 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015. She was born on January 13, 1923 in LaGrange, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Ada Baker Sprayberry. Ms. Haney was a member of The Second Baptist Church of Cedartown. Ms. Haney is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry...
Paul Bowman
Feb 20, 2015
Mr. Paul Bowman, age 86 of Smyrna, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015. He was born on September 16, 1928, in Cedartown, Georgia. He was career military having proudly served in the United States Army during both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He retired from the military as a Staff Sergeant after 20+ years of service. He...
Roy Lee Mitchell, Sr.
Feb 12, 2015
Mr. Roy Lee Mitchell, Sr. age 71 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015. He was born on September 7, 1943 in Anniston, Alabama. He was the son of the late John Mitchell and Ida Wolfe Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell is survived by his daughters, Penny Charlene Mitchell, Candy Faye Mitchell, Sandy Renee Mitchell, Wendy Ann Mitchell and Michelle...
Jerry Eugene Shaw, Jr.
Feb 11, 2015
Mr. Jerry Eugene Shaw, Jr. age 49 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. He was born on March 27, 1965 in Floyd County. He was the son of the late Mr. Jerry Eugene Shaw, Sr. and Mrs. Betty McCrary Watson. Mr. Shaw is survived by his mother, Betty McCrary Watson; sister and brother-in-law, Faith and Jimmy Benefield...
Jesse Lee Morris
Feb 10, 2015
Mr. Jesse Lee Morris, age 59 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. He was born on August 17, 1955 in Haralson County. He was the son of the late Thomas Henry Morris and Dorothy Marie Hill Morris. Mr. Morris is survived by his children, Nicholas Morris, Nichole Morris and Thomas Morris; sisters, Sally Bell, Hilda Glenn, Dorothy...
Gary Wayne Landrum
Feb 5, 2015
Mr. Gary Wayne Landrum, age 78 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015. He was born on February 4, 1937 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Ben Landrum and Eva Grubbs Landrum. Mr. Landrum is survived by his daughters and son-in-laws, Karen and Billy J. Brown, Jr. and Kathy and Bob Norris; daughter-in-law, Trelle Moore...
William Trammell
Feb 3, 2015
Mr. William Trammell, age 84 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. He was born on January 4, 1931 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Ronald and Maude Shellnut Trammell. Mr. Trammell is survived by his wife, Jennie Sue Kelley Trammell; sons and daughter-in-laws, Barry and Marilyn Trammell and Roy and Leigh Ann Trammell; two...
Janice Wright Parkinson Bowen
Jan 24, 2015
Mrs. Janice Wright Parkinson Bowen, age 72, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015. She was born on January 17, 1943 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late J. L. "Jay" Wright and Mildred Mozelle Collins Wright. Mrs. Bowen graduated Cedartown High School in 1961. She worked over 30 years as a school nutrition manager...
Dustin David Hood
Jan 17, 2015
Mr. Dustin David Hood, age 19 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015. He was born on August 9, 1995 in Rome, Georgia. Dustin is survived by his father and step-mother, Edgar Loman Hood and Susan; mother, Melinda Christine Callahan; sisters, Anita Dostart, Robyn Hood, Savannah Swift, Jessica Taylor and Kimberly Howard and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....
Ollie Ray Crawford
Jan 15, 2015
Mr. Ollie Ray Crawford, age 71 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was born on March 29, 1943 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late George Washington "G.W." Crawford and Dovie Carnes Crawford. Mr. Crawford is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Chaquita Crawford and Johnny Crawford; brother, Freddie L. Crawford and...
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