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.

Barbara Sue Atkins Smith

Barbara Sue Atkins Smith

Sep 4, 2014

Mrs. Barbara Sue Atkins Smith, age 81 of Woodstock, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014. She was born on February 2, 1933 in Rome. She was the daughter of the late Edward W. Atkins and Addie Lee Quick Atkins. Mrs. Smith is survived by her loving husband, Donald Darnell Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Mark A. Smith and Sheri;...

Doyce Wayne Roberson

Doyce Wayne Roberson

Sep 1, 2014

Mr. Doyce Wayne Roberson, age 68 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014. He was born on December 17, 1945. He was the son of the late John and Ethel Smith Roberson. Mr. Roberson is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Tanya Roberson Moore and Lewis; sisters and brother-in-laws, Janice Buttrum, Peggy Barnett, Brenda and James Reddish and...

Theo Belle Wood Waddell

Theo Belle Wood Waddell

Aug 31, 2014

Theo Belle Wood Waddell, age 80 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014. She was born on May 11, 1934 in Haralson County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Alfred Monroe Wood & Sallie Azilee Garner Wood. Theo was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and was a retired Seamstress. She was a member...

Gregory Earl East

Gregory Earl East

Aug 29, 2014

Mr. Gregory E. East, age 56 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014. He was born on September 5, 1958. He was the son of Walton William & Helen Sanders East. Mr. East is survived by his mother, Helen Sanders East; son, Adam East; Sister, Ann East Arnold; brother, Larry E. East; and several nieces and nephews. Mr....

Bishop David Huskins

Bishop David Huskins

Aug 25, 2014

Bishop David R. Huskins, of Cedartown, GA passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014. He was born on July 10, 1967 to John Astor Huskins and Betty Woodall of White, GA. A resident of Cedartown, GA, he pastored Cedar Lake Christian Center since 1986. A very active community individual, Bishop Huskins was given the key to the City of Cedartown...

Deborah Louise Rarick Jordan

Deborah Louise Rarick Jordan

Aug 22, 2014

Mrs. Deborah Louise Rarick Jordan, age 59 of Aragon Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014. She was born on July 4, 1955. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Louis Henry Rarick Jr. and Florence Louise Truett Rarick. Mrs. Jordan is survived by her husband, Robbie Lee Jordan; daughters, Kristy Leigh Awtrey and Jo Ellen Pope Kelley;...

Charles "Chuck" Harmison, Sr.

Charles "Chuck" Harmison, Sr.

Aug 21, 2014

Mr. Charles (Chuck) Noel Harmison Sr., age 83 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014. He was born on May 14, 1931. He was the son of the late Dan and Elizabeth Sirbaugh Harmison. Mr. Harmison is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, Noel Harmison (Jennifer); daughter, Theresa Packer (Harold); grandchildren, Michael Packer (Amanda), Aimee Madden (Britt), John...

Anthony Eugene Bryant

Anthony Eugene Bryant

Aug 15, 2014

Anthony (Tony) Eugene Bryant was born on January 5,1961 and was raised in Cobb County Georgia. He has lived in Cedartown for the last 13 years. Tony was a carpenter by trade. He has been employed by Hon in Cedartown for the past 2 years. He was an avid outdoorsman; he loved riding motorcycles and four wheeling with his family...

Gwyndolyn Marie Bell Jarrell

Gwyndolyn Marie Bell Jarrell

Aug 15, 2014

Ms. Gwyndolyn Marie Bell Jarrell, age 78 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014. She was born on October 14, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late William Hal & Mary Lee Perry Bell. Ms. Jarrell is survived by her son, David Jarrell; daughters and son-in-laws, Linda Gail Knight and Ricky, Brenda Kay Wright...

Charlie Fred Short

Charlie Fred Short

Aug 9, 2014

Mr. Charlie F. Short, age 67 of Cherokee County, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014. He was born in Cedartown, Georgia on November 17, 1946. He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Diane Hulsey Short; parents, John Lawson Short & Lucille Welchel Short, and sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ellen Barbee & Eddie Barbee. Mr. Short is...

Odessa Mae Roberson Sullins

Odessa Mae Roberson Sullins

Aug 8, 2014

Odessa Mae Roberson Sullins, age 95, of Rome, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 8, 2014, surrounded by her daughter, Trish Benefield, son, David Sullins, and grandson, John Benefield. Odessa was born on March 31, 1919, in Fosters Bend, Georgia, the daughter of the late Will A. and Bessie Pike Roberson. In addition to her parents, Odessa...

Reba Fay Howell Howard

Reba Fay Howell Howard

Aug 7, 2014

Mrs. Reba Fay Howell Howard, age 64 of Silver Creek, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was born on January 30, 1950 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of Mrs. Gracie Mae Deaton and the late Mr. John T. Howell. Mrs. Howard is survived by her husband, Claude Howard; brother, Johnny Tyrone Howell; step-daughter Michele Howard; step-son, Travis...

Stanley Cleve Forrister

Stanley Cleve Forrister

Aug 6, 2014

Mr. Stanley Cleve Forrister, age 64 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. He was born on December 19, 1949 in Cleburne, Alabama. He was the son of the late Charles Luther McKinley Forrister and Jessie Lou Puckett Forrister. Mr. Forrister is survived by his daughters, Susan Forrister Ramirez, Lindy Forrister Lee and Kristie Forrister Wilkes; sisters, Myra...

Michael S. Robinson

Michael S. Robinson

Aug 6, 2014

Mr. Michael S. Robinson, age 40 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. He was born on April 20, 1974 in Rome, Georgia. "Gut" was a dedicated and devoted member of Unified Brothers. Mr. Robinson is survived by his loving wife, Heather Knowles Robinson; sons, Bryant and Lakon Robinson; daughter, Lauren Robinson; mother and father, David and Sherry...

Charlotte Edna Mcwhorter Earley

Charlotte Edna Mcwhorter Earley

Aug 3, 2014

Ms. Charlotte Edna McWhorter Earley, age 77 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014. She was born on June 25, 1937 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Josephine Palmer McWhorter. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, and her laughter and great sense of humor will be missed. She...

Wanda Marlene Simons Jordan

Wanda Marlene Simons Jordan

Aug 2, 2014

Ms. Wanda Marlene Jordan, 79 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014. She was born on September 23, 1934 in Ironton, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Robert Watts Simons and Evelena Bledsoe Simons. Ms. Jordan is survived by her daughters, Johanna Jean Zeigler and Wanda Lee Hicks and granddaughters, DeAnna Kolinski and Krista Mitchell. Ms....

Benny Wayne Landrum

Benny Wayne Landrum

Jul 31, 2014

Mr. Benny Wayne Landrum, age 50 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014. He was born on July 13, 1964 in Floyd County. Benny Wayne is survived by his father, Wayne Landrum; his loving wife, Trelle Moore Landrum; daughter, Lacee Landrum; son, Blake Landrum; sisters and brother-in-laws, Karen and Joey Brown and Kathy and Bob Norris; sister-in-laws and...

Ruby Bentley Wilson

Ruby Bentley Wilson

Jul 30, 2014

Ms. Ruby Bentley Wilson, age 95, of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. She was born on December 11, 1918 in Haralson County. She was the daughter of the late William M. Bentley and Lucille Chandler Bentley. Ms. Wilson is survived by several nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. Ms. Wilson is preceded in death...

James Buford Watson

James Buford Watson

Jul 29, 2014

Mr. James Buford Watson, age 85 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. He was born on May 4, 1929 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Mr. Tobe "Thomas" G. Watson and Mrs. Icila Ledford Watson. Mr. Watson is survived by his sons, Keith Watson and Sammy Watson; daughter, Crystal Star Watson Culberson; step-sons, Donald...

Phillip A. Jackson

Phillip A. Jackson

Jul 23, 2014

Mr. Phillip A. Jackson, age 62 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. He was born on January 10, 1952 in Cedartown. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard and Alma Garmon Jackson Mr. Jackson is survived by his parents; daughter, Laura Mathis; son and daughter-in-law, Phillip Jackson and Kristine; sister and brother-in-law, Teresa McClure and...

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