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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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