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.

Janis Sue Diggs Wallace

Janis Sue Diggs Wallace

Jul 2, 2025

Mrs. Janis Sue Diggs Wallace, age 66, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1958 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was the daughter of the late Ellis Wayne Diggs Sr. and Iva Mae Mooney Diggs.

Mrs. Wallace is survived by her husband, David Wayne Wallace; sons, Joey Davis (Jessica)...

Anthony "Tony" Sterling Knight

Anthony "Tony" Sterling Knight

Jun 25, 2025

Mr. Anthony "Tony" Sterling Knight, age 70 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.  He was born on January 3, 1955 in Cedartown, Georgia to the late William F. and Ruth Roberson Knight.

Mr. Knight is survived by his son, Sterling Knight (Jodi); sister, Anne Clay (Stephan); grandson, Cody Knight; nieces and nephew, Alissa...

Margie Ruth Bell

Margie Ruth Bell

Jun 16, 2025

The beautiful, sweet, caring, gracious and loving woman Mrs. Margie Ruth Dodd Bell, age 93, of Cedartown, Georgia, received her heavenly wings on Monday June 16, 2025. She was born on October 19, 1931 in Bartow County. She was the daughter of the late James H. "Jim" and Kittie Nichols Dodd.

Mrs. Bell is survived by her...

Gail Lee Bragg

Gail Lee Bragg

Jun 13, 2025

Gail Lee Bragg, age 63, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday June 13, 2025. She was born on September 5, 1961 in Villa Rica, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James Woodard and Minnie Gore Woodard.

She is survived by her daughters, Alicia Florence (Tarves) and Melissa Bragg; grandchildren, K'veon Newell, Jasmine Wright, Brehonna...

Kenneth Joy Owen

Kenneth Joy Owen

Jun 12, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Joy Owen, age 91 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025.  He was born on July 1, 1933 in Dallas, Georgia to the late Jessie Carl and June Davis Owen.

Mr. Owen is survived by his daughter, Karen Danette Owen Smith (Claude); grandchildren, Jennifer Morgan (Cary), Paige Cagle (Levi), and Christa Vaughn...

Franciso Javier Alvarado Aguirre

Franciso Javier Alvarado Aguirre

Jun 10, 2025

Mr. Franciso Javier Alvarado, age 34 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.  He was born on September 1, 1990 in Moroleon, Mexico.  He was the son of Javier Alvarado and Bertina Aguirre Alvarez.

Mr. Alvarado is survived by his parents; brothers, Oswaldo Alvarado, Javier Alvarado and Axel Guzman; sisters, Gricelda Escuita, Esmeralda Alvarado...

Jane Ellen Osborne

Jane Ellen Osborne

Jun 9, 2025

Mrs. Jane Ellen Teat Osborne, age 78 of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025.  She was born on May 24, 1947 in Cedartown, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late John N. and Martha Baker Teat.

Mrs. Osborne is survived by her husband, Phillip Osborne; sons, Shawn Smith (Angela), Kelly Smith (Jancy), Joseph...

Charles David Henderson

Charles David Henderson

May 27, 2025

Mr. Charles David Henderson, age 75 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.  He was born on September 20, 1949 in Rome, Georgia to the late Delmar and Lizzie Thompson Henderson.

Mr. Henderson is survived by his daughter, Nikki Hart (John); sons, Dusty Henderson Powell (D'ana), Anthony Henderson Hammonds (Daisy) and Rayne Chandler; grandchildren,...

Robert Spencer "Bob" Smith

Robert Spencer "Bob" Smith

May 21, 2025

Mr. Robert Spencer "Bob" Smith, age 81 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 at his residence surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on May 7th, 1944 in Cartersville, Georgia to the late Mrs. Christine Brock and Mr. Herman Spencer Smith of Cedartown.

Bob served in the United States Marine Corps for six...

Teresa Abney

Teresa Abney

May 16, 2025

Ms. Teresa Summerville Abney, age 71 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025.  She was born on November 1, 1953 in Cedartown, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Hubert Summerville and Irene Shaw Summerville Green.

Ms. Abney is survived by her daughter, Amanda Hyde (Lee); son, James Abney, Jr.; seven grandchildren; six...

Doris June Hudson Davis

Doris June Hudson Davis

May 13, 2025

Mrs. Doris June Hudson Davis, age 79 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.  She was born on March 22, 1946 in Cedartown, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Amos Henry Hudson, Jr. and Earl Dean Powell Hudson.

Mrs. Davis is survived by her son, James Keith Davis (Laura); daughter, Karen Stroup...

Benjamin Luby Hoover, Sr.

Benjamin Luby Hoover, Sr.

May 2, 2025

Mr. Benjamin Luby Hoover, Sr., age 63 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025.  He was born on June 23, 1961 in Wilmington, North Carolina.  He was the son of the late John A. and Henrietta Futrell Hoover.

Mr. Hoover is a United States Navy Veteran.

Mr. Hoover is survived by his...

Hazel White

Hazel White

Apr 29, 2025

Hazel White, age 98 passed away on April 29, 2025 in Charlotte after a short illness.

Hazel was born May 21,1926 in Tallassee, Alabama to the late William G. Marlow and Velma Thomas Marlow.

Her husband Sgt. E6 Comer D. White preceded her in death on May 1974 and is buried in Cedartown, Georgia.

...

James William Brown

James William Brown

Apr 23, 2025

Mr. James William Brown, age 73 of Winston, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.  He was born on May 18, 1951 in Cedartown, Georgia.  He was the son of the late J.C. and Betty Jane Garrett Brown.

Mr. Brown is survived by his sons, Barry Brown and Josh Brown (Jessica); brothers, Terry...

Rosa Maria Segura

Rosa Maria Segura

Apr 22, 2025

Mrs. Rosa Maria Segura, age 36 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.  She was born on September 30, 1988 in Rome.  She was the daughter of Raul and Maria Segura.

Mrs. Segura is survived by her parents; husband, Ernesto Cruz Carmona; daughters, Nayeli Lopez and Jessica Lopez; sons, Eduardo Lopez and Thiago Cruz;...

Zan H. Gammage

Zan H. Gammage

Apr 19, 2025

Mrs. Zan Henslee Gammage, age 96 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025.  She was born on April 18, 1929 in Bremen, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Miles Loy and Annie Lee Harris Henslee.

The Henselees moved to Columbus, Georgia where Zan spent her formative years.  She was an honor graduate...

Bonita Jo Sutton Mccarson Hobbs

Bonita Jo Sutton Mccarson Hobbs

Apr 9, 2025

Mrs. Bonita Jo Sutton McCarson Hobbs, age 91 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday April 9th 2025.

She was born March 5, 1934 In Rockmart Georgia, Polk County.  She was the daughter of the late L.D. Sutton and Corine Sutton.

Mrs. Hobbs is survived by her daughters, Leigh Ann Adams (Kirk...

Shirley Pierce Gosdin

Shirley Pierce Gosdin

Apr 8, 2025

Ms. Shirley Pierce Gosdin, age 73 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.  She was born on August 6, 1951 in Centre, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Alvin Pierce and Vera Bishop Countryman.

Ms. Gosdin is survived by her daughter, Mery Lieurance (Jimmy Langston); son, Larry Gosdin (Laura Corn); sisters, Mary...

James Braxton Andrews

James Braxton Andrews

Apr 8, 2025

James Braxton Andrews, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.  He was the son of James T. Andrews and Alexandria Bailey Andrews.

Master Andrews is survived by his parents; sisters, Hazel Blair Andrews, Raelynn Holcombe and Paisley Andrews; brothers, Remington Holcombe and Kolson Holcombe. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and other extended family members...

Evelyn W. Owens

Evelyn W. Owens

Mar 30, 2025

Ms. Evelyn Ward Owens, age 97 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025.  She was born on October 23, 1927 in Aragon.  She was the daughter of the late James H. and Samantha Folds Ward.

Ms. Owens is survived by her sons, Lamar Owens (Gaynell) and Keith Owens (Teresa);  grandchildren, Donnie Marr (Virginia), Anthony...

Subscribe

To Email Notifications

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.

GriefSteps logo with light gray text and an orange curved swoosh underneath
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.