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.
Patricia Ann Frost Arp
Dec 3, 2014
Mrs. Patricia Ann Frost Arp, age 64, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. She was born on April 13, 1950 in Temple, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Frank Frost and Mrs. Eddie Smith Moses. Mrs. Arp is survived by her husband, Allen Arp; daughters and son-in-laws, Jennifer Ann Clark and Jason DeMarco, Jennifer...
Johnny Dwayne Johnson
Dec 2, 2014
Mr. Johnny Dwayne Johnson, age 54, of Aragon, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. He was born on December 9, 1959 in Cobb County, Georgia. Mr. Johnson is survived by his father, Harold M. Johnson; daughters, Brenda Lee Morgan and Taylor Marie Johnson; sons, Jeffery Johnson and Jeremy Johnson; step-son, Cody Crocker; sisters, Jan and David Maxie and Angie...
Kathleen Whitlow Bates
Nov 29, 2014
Kathleen Whitlow Bates, age 88, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014. She was born on September 2, 1926, in Cedartown, Georgia. Kathleen was the younger daughter of William Foster Whitlow and Grace Baker Whitlow, and sister of Clara Whitlow Magor. Foster Whitlow was a seaman and an accountant for a railroad company, and the girls were raised...
Tammy Alinda Cheatwood
Nov 23, 2014
Mrs. Tammy Alinda Cheatwood, age 51 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014. She was born on August 10, 1963 in Cedartown. She was the Daughter of Mrs. Betty Joyce Smith and the late Mr. James Newton Williams. Mrs. Cheatwood is survived by her husband Johnny Ray Cheatwood; son Daniel Cheatwood with his wife Danielle; daughters, Alinda Dawson...
Minnie Pippin Loyd
Nov 21, 2014
Minnie Pippin Loyd passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014, after an extended illness. She is survived by son Emmett Loyd and his wife Barbara; son Gary Loyd and his wife Beth; daughter Dale Tuck and her husband Phil. Other survivors include her grandchildren Alysa Loyd Connelly, Jana Loyd, Mark Loyd, Sam Loyd, Andy Tuck and his wife Lacey, and...
John Robert "Bobby" Griffin, Iii
Nov 21, 2014
John Robert "Bobby" Griffin III , age 87 of Cedartown, passed away November 21, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Griffin was born in Cartersville , Georgia on May 1, 1927, son of the late John R. Griffin , Jr. And Nell Foster Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a graduate of Cedartown High School and attended West Georgia College. He also served...
Edith Whitfield Willingham
Nov 21, 2014
Ms. Edith Whitfield Willingham, age 86, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014. She was born on September 24, 1928 in Webster Chapel Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Rube and Ruby Lee Morris Glenn. Ms. Willingham was a lifelong and devoted member of the Cedartown First Baptist Church and the Cedar Valley Shrinettes. Ms. Willingham...
Oliver Mcgatha
Nov 20, 2014
Mr. Oliver McGatha, age 83 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014. He was born on November 12, 1931 in Centre, Alabama. He was the son of the late Joe McGatha and Nellie Arp McGatha. Mr. McGatha is survived by his loving wife, Clara Mae Shell McGatha; daughters, Clarice Welchel, Faye Ledford (Jackie), Denice Warren, Cindy Brown McGatha,...
Ricky Franklin Roberson
Nov 18, 2014
Mr. Ricky Franklin Roberson, age 61 passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. He was born June 27, 1953 in Atlanta. He was the son of the late John Roberson and Ethel Smith Roberson. Mr. Roberson is survived by his wife, Vickie L. Phillips Roberson; step-son, Brian A. Meadows; step-daughters, Sarah E. Meadows and Tiffany R. Jones; grandchildren, Silas K....
Donald Eugene Zell
Nov 16, 2014
Mr. Donald Eugene Zell, age 82 of Wichita, Kansas, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014. He was born on February 28, 1932 in Eau-Claire, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Edward William Zell and Lettie Ruth Smith. Mr. Zell is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mrs. Virginia Malee Guffin Zell;...
Hoyt Thomas Welchel
Nov 14, 2014
Mr. Hoyt Thomas Welchel, age 86, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014. He was born on October 1, 1928. He was the son of the late James Welchel and Elizabeth Hudgins Welchel. Mr. Welchel is survived by his wife, Rosa Nell Cheeks Welchel; daughters, Carmon Welchel Dobbs, Jessica Welchel, Becky Gaston and Mary Jackson; brother, Charles Welchel;...
Mozelle Edna Williamon Carr
Nov 9, 2014
Mrs. Mozelle Edna Williamon Carr, of Cave Spring, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014, at the home of her son, Jerry Carr. Mrs. Carr was born in Floyd County, Georgia on July 22, 1929, daughter of the late Walter Davis Williamon and the late Julia Ann Ledbetter Williamon. She was married to Charles Franklin Carr on May 22, 1948,...
Oral Ray Covington
Nov 9, 2014
On a beautiful Sunday, November 9, 2014, a humble man passed from this earth. Oral Ray Covington, age 84, born in Hurricane, Utah on June 27, 1930, departed his earthly body and returned with honor to his Heavenly Father. There he was greeted by his parents, Isaac Loren and Anna Eagar Covington and brothers, Loren Clell, DuRell Garth, Justin Max...
Dorothy Vernon Hampton Landers
Nov 8, 2014
Ms. Dorothy Vernon Hampton Landers, age 93 of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014. She was born on August 2, 1921 in Haralson County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Hampton and Mary Agnes Weaver Hampton. Ms. Landers had been a long time resident of Cedartown, Georgia, Jacksonville, Florida and Rome, Georgia. Ms. Landers...
Carolyn Monte Hurley
Nov 4, 2014
Ms. Hurley age 79 of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. She was born on August 21, 1935 in Powder Springs. She was the daughter of the late James Brooks and Irene Stokes. Ms. Hurley is survived by her son, Keith Hurley and son and daughter-in-law, Wes Hurley and Lori, daughter and son-in-law, Sherri Floyd and Jay; grandchildren,...
Buddy Wayne Smith
Oct 27, 2014
Mr. Buddy Wayne Smith, age 43 of Marietta, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. He was born on February 10, 1971 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Jack Smith and Eva Weatherby Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his brothers, Troy Lance (Linda) and Danny Lance and cousin, Tammy Sutton. Mr....
Charles Allen Luther
Oct 26, 2014
Mr. Charles Allen Luther, age 59 of Silver Creek, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014. He was born on March 13, 1955 in Columbus, Georgia. He was the son of the late Ernest Luther and Rosalyn Camile Johnson Luther. Mr. Luther moved to the Stone Mountain area where he graduated from Avondale High School before joining the Georgia...
Hazel Lavonia Connell Peace
Oct 23, 2014
Ms. Hazel Lavonia Connell Peace, age 88 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014. She was born on November 10, 1925 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Thomas William Oscar Connell and Edith Gentry Connell. Ms. Peace is survived by her sons and daughter-in-laws, Michael and Evelyn Peace, Steven and Deborah Peace and Richard...
Sally Mozelle Mobley Studdard
Oct 21, 2014
Ms. Sally Mozelle Mobley Studdard, age 96 of Lawrenceville, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. She was born on May 22, 1918 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late I.E. Mobley and Lula Burton Mobley. Ms. Studdard is survived by her sons and daughter-in-laws, John and Barbara Studdard and Kenneth and...
Elsie Faye Warren Welchel
Oct 14, 2014
Ms. Elsie Faye Warren Welchel, age 81 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. She was born on July 10, 1933 in Floyd County. She was the daughter of the late George Thomas and Martha Gladys Johnson Warren. Ms. Welchel is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Linda Faye Robinson and Ronnie Robinson, Diane Jacobs, Nancy Collins and...
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