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.
Wendle Neal Hayes
Jul 18, 2014
Mr. Wendle Neal Hayes, age 72 of Rockmart, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014. He was born on March 26, 1942 in Dallas, GA. He was the son of the late Ronald Neal Hayes and Essie Gertrude Hicks Hayes. Mr. Hayes is survived by his daughter, Melissa Mengel; granddaughter, Renee Smith and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Hayes is preceded in...
Infant, Elizabeth Haven Wisham
Jul 17, 2014
Infant, Elizabeth Haven Wisham, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014. She was the daughter of Cande Hernandez and Kristie Wisham. Elizabeth is survived by her parents; siblings, Alexis Wisham, Maria Luna, Austin Wisham and Koby Cinto; aunt, Wanda Edwards; grandparents, Deborah Wisham and Dana Skelton and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her grandfather,...
Jo Shanks Merritt
Jul 17, 2014
Mrs. Jo Shanks Merritt, wife of Mr. Ray Merritt of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014. A memorial service for Mrs. Merritt will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at two o'clock in the afternoon in the First Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. Wayne Benefield officiating. Messages of condolences can be made to the family by visiting...
Kelly Neal Owens
Jul 11, 2014
Mr. Kelly Neal Owens, age 87 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014. He was born on August 19, 1926 in Aragon. He was the son of the late David Franklin and Tempie Seville Deems Owens. Mr. Owens is survived by his loving wife, Bettye Jane Sligh Owens; daughters and son-in-law, Lyn Knowles and Rebekah and Wayne Lyles;...
Anna Dein Miller
Jul 10, 2014
Mrs. Anna Dein Miller, age 84 of College Park, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014. She was born on July 13, 1929. Mrs. Miller is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dieter & Benedicta Miller and Hans & Rose Miller; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara & Jack Murbach; five grandchildren, Doug Miller, Anna Fe Miller, Jessica Miller, Rosana Miller, Bedelina...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Bowen Stringer
Jul 7, 2014
Mrs. Jacqueline "Jackie" Bowen Stringer, age 64 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014. She was born on July 15, 1949 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Jack Bowen and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth "Topie" Peterson Bowen. Mrs. Stringer was a long time member of the Union Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Stringer is survived by...
Vassie Wells Cox
Jul 6, 2014
Ms. Vassie Wells Cox, age 82, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014. She was born on March 25, 1932 in Bartow County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Willie J. Wells and Villa Mabel Martin Wells. Ms. Cox is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Terry Patterson; son, David Cox; sister, Sara Woody;...
Nina Coleman
Jun 28, 2014
Mrs. Nina Mae Coleman, age 93 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014. She was born on June 28, 1921. Mrs. Coleman also served as a longtime member of Benedict Church. Mrs. Coleman is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Jerry Beck; 12 Grandchildren; 19 Great Grandchildren; and 6 Great Great-Grandchildren. Mrs. Coleman is preceded in...
Ronald Ballew
Jun 27, 2014
Mr. Ronald Eugene Ballew, age 63 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014. He was born on September 18, 1950. Mr. Ballew is survived by his daughter, Tammy Ballew; son, Victor Ballew; Brother & Sister-in-law, Marshall & Joyce Ballew; Sisters & Brother-In-Laws, Barbara Ballew, Teresa Ammons, Brenda & Harold Ingram, Bonnie & Donnie Smith, Marie & Rocky Garcia;...
Rev. Howard Edward Martin, "C.R."
Jun 25, 2014
Rev. Howard Edward Martin, "C.R." age 84 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was born on August 18, 1929 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late William Grady Martin and Cordie Coggins Martin. Rev. Martin is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Louise Kelley Martin; daughter, Kelley Dianadrina Martin; son, Tony Martin; granddaughter, Tonya...
Ronnie Glenn Highfield
Jun 24, 2014
Mr. Ronnie Glenn Highfield, age 66 of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. He was born on March 28, 1948 in Cedartown, Georgia; he was the son of the late Lewis J. Highfield and Florine Privett Highfield. Mr. Highfield is survived by his wife, Kathy Miracle Highfield; daughters, Christina Highfield Westfield and Dana Cox; son, Jason Cox;...
Martha Jonalin Coley
Jun 19, 2014
Miss. Martha Jonalin Coley, age 11 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014. She was born on October 30, 2002 in Floyd County, Georgia. Jonalin attended Westside Elementary School and was an active member in the Calvary Assembly of God. Miss. Coley is survived by her parents, Jon and Nila Coley; sisters, Harper and Mary Augustine Coley; grandparents,...
Maria T. Mcelwee
Jun 16, 2014
Maria Teresa McElwee (1934-2014) Monday morning June 16, a gentle soul slipped from her earthly bounds to join other family members in Heaven. Anyone who ever met her immediately loved her for her tender and gentle manner. Tere was born in Laredo, Texas. Her parents were Alfrado and Juanita Munoz. In 1957, she met her husband Bobby. They were married...
Elizabeth Patterson
Jun 14, 2014
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Patterson, age 76, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014. She was born on July 24, 1937 in Florence, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Willie Clayton Haynes and Edith Hines Haynes. Mrs. Patterson is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Coye Patterson; daughter Renee Patterson Garner (Mike); sons...
Terry Jenkins
Jun 7, 2014
Mr. Terry Jenkins, age 61, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was born on January 19, 1953, in Anniston, Alabama. Mr. Jenkins was a retired Tech Sergeant in the Air Force reserve as a fire fighter. He was currently employed at Kindred Hospital of Floyd in Rome, Georgia as a respiratory technician. Mr. Jenkins is survived...
Brian Scott Gilley
Jun 1, 2014
Mr. Brian Scott Gilley, age 47 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014. He was born May 28, 1967 in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Gilley is survived by his mother, Patricia Mull Gilley; daughter, Hannah Gilley; son, Josh Gilley; sisters, Robyn Walker and Kristi Gilley and one grandson, Hunter Gilley. Mr. Gilley is preceded in death by his father,...
Dr. Robert Jarrell, Md
May 31, 2014
Dr. Robert Jarrell, MD, loving husband and father left us for his heavenly reward on May 31, 2014. He was born on February 10, 1931 and was the son of the late Jacob B. and Emily Norris Jarrell. Dr. Jarrell graduated from Greenville High School, Emory at Oxford and the University of Georgia. Mr. Jarrell received his MD from the...
Bobby Woody
May 27, 2014
Mr. Bobby J. Woody, age 67 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, May 27th, 2014. He was born on September 5th 1946 in Fruithurst, Alabama. He was the son of the late John and Victoria Woody. Mr. Woody is survived by his wife, Sara Woody; daughters, Melinda (Paul) Leatherwood, Lisa (Charles) Bryant, Brenda McClain, and Kim Chapman; his numerous grandchildren...
Meirlyn Crawford
May 26, 2014
Mrs. Meirlyn Strickland Crawford, age 81, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 26,2014. She was born on March 31, 1933 in Haralson County. She was the daughter of the late William and Willie Elizabeth Rudeseal Strickland. Mrs. Crawford is survived by daughter Diane Weston; sons Jerry Crawford, Donald Crawford, and Gary Crawford; grandchildren Dee Smith, Erin Davenport, Davie...
Sara Veatch
May 26, 2014
Mrs. Jack (Sara Frances) Veatch, 91, died May 26, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Sis was born February 7, 1923, in Cedartown, Georgia to James Simeon and Martile Shepard McLendon. After graduating as valedictorian from Cedartown High School, she received a bachelor's degree in home economics from Georgia State College for Women. Mrs. Veatch (Sis) then began a 10-year teaching...
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