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.
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...
Joshua Tyler Williams
May 26, 2014
Mr. Joshua Tyler Williams, age 21 of Piedmont Al, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014. He was born on May 15, 1993 in Gadsden, Alabama. He was the son of Mr. Charles Williams Jr. and the late Lisa Ann White. Mr. Williams is survived by Father and Step mother Charles and Carla Williams, Grandparents; Barbara & Hoke Bevels and...
Donald Wheeler
May 22, 2014
Mr. Donald Wheeler, age 83 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014. He was born on January 12, 1931 in Cleburne County, Alabama. He was the son of the late Charlie Wheeler and Lilly Easter Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler is survived by his son, Charles Wheeler; eight grandchildren, Jesse Wheeler, Jennifer Hicks, Hannah Laury, Stacey Hillis, Maggie Wheeler, Justin...
Seals Douglas Oliver
May 20, 2014
Mr. Seals Douglas Oliver, age 71 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. He was born on May 5, 1943 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Tom Oliver and Marie Summerville Bridges. Mr. Oliver was an United States Marine Veteran. Mr. Oliver is survived by his wife, Betty Adams Oliver, daughters and son-in-laws, Karen...
Doris Brown Jackson
May 20, 2014
Ms. Doris Brown Jackson, age 78 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. She was born on April 25, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Joe Brown and Elizabeth Smith Brown Ms. Jackson is survived by her son, Jerone and Vida Jackson; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Dylan and Cindy Jackson; great granddaughter, Remy Jackson and several nieces...
Rickey Lamar Brock
May 20, 2014
Mr. Rickey L. Brock, age 66 of Rome, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. He was born on April 7, 1948 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Luther J. Brock and Ruby Peek Brock. Mr. Brock is survived by his aunt, Margaret Peek; uncles, Harold Brock and Lester Brock and cousins, Clark H. Peek, Sharon...
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