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.
Beverly Anita White Kimball
Oct 14, 2014
Ms. Beverly Anita White Kimball, age 71 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. She was born on October 9, 1943 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Lucian H. White and Agnes Juanita Williams White. Ms. Kimball was a member of the Southside Baptist Church. She was a retired ICU Nurse at Floyd Medical...
Roy Benefield
Oct 12, 2014
Mr. Roy Benefield, age 64, of Silver Creek, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014. He was born on August 31, 1950 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Andrew H. Benefield and Sara Elizabeth Davis Benefield. Mr. Benefield is survived by his sister; Betty Ann Pickens and her fiancé David Johnson, brothers; Herman Benefield and Henry...
Lewis Pryor
Oct 9, 2014
Mr. Lewis Pryor, age 75, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014. He was born on August 14, 1939. Mr. Pryor is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Mark and Chiquita Pryor and Dondi Pryor; God daughter, Juana Franklin; sister-in-law, Elosie Diamond; brother, James Pryor; special family friend, Tara Lucas; grandchildren, Marlyse Pryor, Trae Pryor, Azaria Tate, Dontajia...
James H. "Bud" Ryder
Oct 8, 2014
Mr.James H. (Bud) Ryder peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, October 8, 2014. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 11, 1928 and was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Leola Ryder and a sister, Audrey Jones. Bud was a Christian and a member of Gardendale's First Baptist Church. He was...
Charlotte Louis Jameson Lewis
Oct 7, 2014
Ms. Charlotte Louise Jameson Lewis, age 78 of Rome passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. She was born on May 25, 1936 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Ben and Nassie Smith Jameson. Ms. Lewis is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Peggy Lewis; daughters and son-in-laws, Lisa and Doug Canada and Leigh Ann...
Henry Edward Short
Oct 7, 2014
Mr. Henry Edward Short, age 74 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. He was born on March 1, 1940. He was the son of the late John Lawson and Ellen Welchel Short. Mr. Short is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Gibson Short; sons and daughter-in-law, John Short and Mary, Brad Short and Eddie Short; brother, Lawson...
Doyal Jacob Parish
Oct 6, 2014
Mr. Doyal Jacob Parish, age 75, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014. He was born on April 22, 1939 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Charles Franklin and Janie Lou Daniel Parish. Mr. Parish is survived his loving wife, Shirley Ann Easterwood Parish; sons and daughter-in-laws, Robert Darin and Lori Parish and Jeffery Patrick...
Muril M. Matthews
Oct 6, 2014
Mr. Muril M. Matthews, age 70, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014 after an extended illness. He was a graduate of the Class of 1962 at Cedartown High School and had lived in the Atlanta area since the 70's. Muril was passionate about history and spent more than 25 years researching his family ancestry. He was an avid sketch...
William Thomas Phillips
Oct 5, 2014
Mr. William Thomas Phillips, age 86, of Cedartown, passed away on October 5, 2014. He was born on July 30, 1926 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was the son of the late William Phillips and Thelma Wright Phillips. Mr. Phillips is survived by his daughter, Vickie Patterson; son, Steve Phillips; step-sons, Danny Phillips, Todd Phillips and Brian Phillips; five grandchildren, Brian...
William Robert Hulsey, Sr.
Oct 2, 2014
Mr. William Robert Hulsey, Sr., age 88 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014. He was born on July 31, 1926 in Polk County. He was the son of the late William Copeland and Minnie Lee Tracy Hulsey. Mr. Hulsey was a United States Army Veteran serving in WWII. Mr. Hulsey is survived by his son and daughter-in-law,...
Doreen Reems Martin
Sep 27, 2014
Ms. Doreen Reems Martin, age 94, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014. She was born on October 26, 1919 in Alto, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Fred Reems and Subbia Martin Reems. Ms. Martin is survived by her daughter, Sally Annette Martin Swann Martin; granddaughter, Chaquita Swann Crawford (Jimmy); grandson, William Cade Crawford; brother-in-law...
James "Bobby" Charles Chestnut
Sep 25, 2014
Mr. James "Bobby" Charles Chestnut, age 74 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014. He was born on February 8, 1940 in Gadsden, Alabama. He was the son of the late A.C. Chestnut and Varner May Galimore Chestnut. Mr. Chestnut is survived by his loving wife, Helen Brumit Chestnut; daughter, Vickie Chestnut; sister, Joyce Gref; brother, Marlin Chestnut;...
Lori Jean Jeffery Sanford
Sep 24, 2014
Mrs. Lori Jean Jeffery Sanford, age 57 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. She was born on May 31, 1957 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Charles "Jeff" Jeffery and Betty Jean Gann Jeffery. Mrs. Sanford is survived by her loving husband, Steve Sanford; sons and daughter-in-laws, Jeff and Dawn Sanford and Casey...
Charlotte Hughes
Sep 21, 2014
Mrs. Charlotte Hughes, age 74, of Cedartown, and formerly of East Elijay, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014. She was born on July 13, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Virgil Tatum and Annie Painter Tatum. Mrs. Hughes is survived by her husband, Howard Hughes; children, Robert Hughes, Virgilene Dunson, Angie and Wendell Martin, and Henrietta...
Blanche Edwards
Sep 18, 2014
Mrs. Blanche Edwards, age 77 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014. She was born on August 30, 1937 in Summerville, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Clarence Hollander and Mrs. Mary Louise Hollander. She was a faithful member of the 2nd Baptist Church where she played the piano and taught Sunday School for...
Jessica Laura Hollis
Sep 18, 2014
Senior Deputy Jessica Laura Hollis, age 35 of Austin, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014 in the line of duty. Jessica grew up in San Antonio, Texas, and graduated from Churchill High School in 1997 where she was a varsity cheerleader. She attended Texas A&M at Corpus Christi and Southwest Texas State University studying Marine Biology. Jessica met...
Mary Lou Quinton
Sep 13, 2014
Mary Lou Quinton, age 82, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014. She was born on December 27, 1931 in Morgan, Alabama to the late Raymond A. Mitchell, Sr. and Viola Elrod Mitchell. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Lipscomb (James Earl); brother, Jerry Mitchell; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; 1 step great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews also...
Sue Shedd
Sep 6, 2014
Ms. Sue Ellen Shedd, age 66 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014. She was born on June 26, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Henry Farmer Sr. and Frances Smith Farmer. Ms. Shedd is survived by her son, Jackie "Ike" Bridges; brother, Henry "Mike" Farmer Jr.; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a niece, Lee...
Jessica Nicole Swann
Sep 5, 2014
Ms. Jessica Nicole Swann, age 31 of Buchanan, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014. She was born on May 13, 1983 in Rome, Georgia. Ms. Swann is survived by her father, Richard Swann; daughter, Madison Shirey; step-children, Logan Carter and Xander Carter; sister, Erica Forysth; brothers, Tim Swann and Christian Dodd; grandmother, Clara Robbins and special friends, Michael Carter...
Phyllis Lois Corn Smith
Sep 5, 2014
Ms. Phyllis Lois Corn Smith, age 61 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014. She was born on August 22, 1953 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Robert Howard and Martha "Polly" Virginia Bedford Corn. Ms. Smith is survived by her sons, Rodney Shead and Jason Smith; brothers, Tony Corn, Michael Corn and Wesley Corn;...
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