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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Jerry Lee Shaw
Mar 22, 2025
Mr. Jerry Lee Shaw, age 75 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born on August 5, 1949 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Ruben Frank Shaw and Hazel Robins Shaw.
Mr. Shaw is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Ann Ely; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Jimmy Shaw;...
Donna R Brooking
Mar 17, 2025
Mrs. Donna R. Brooking, age 90 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born on July 5, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy Fernholtz Reimer.
Mrs. Brooking is survived by her daughter, Sally Brooking; son, Steve Brooking (Annie); sister, Barbara Hacker; grandchildren, Lucas Brooking, Mark Kesler and...
Baby Boy Ismael Vasquez Mejia
Mar 11, 2025
Baby Boy, Ismael Vasquez Mejia, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025; he was the son of Noe Vasquez Moralez and Daysi Mejia.
Survivors include parents; sisters, Jacqueline Vasquez and Aurora Vasquez; brothers, Aaron Vasquez Mejia and Noel Vasquez Mejia; and grandparents, Roberto and Maria Ochoa.
Funeral arrangements for Baby Ismael Mejia will be held...
Nettie Lou Forrister
Mar 9, 2025
Mrs. Nettie Lou Knight Forrister, age 78 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1946 in Dearmanville, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late William Doyle and Eula Surrett Knight.
Mrs. Forrister is survived by her husband, Herbert Forrister; sons, Herb Forrister, Jr. (Karen), Gregory Lynn Forrister...
Margaret Jo Merritt
Mar 8, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Jo Couey Merritt, age 88 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was born on January 20, 1937 in Cedartown; she lived in Cedartown her entire life, she was the daughter of the late Carroll and Oderine Brazier Couey.
Mrs. Merritt was very involved in her church, Pine Bower Baptist Church...
Sandra G. Kimball
Mar 6, 2025
Mrs. Sandra G. Freeman Kimball , age 68 of Buchanan, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1956 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Barbara Freeman Bagley.
Mrs. Kimball is survived by her husband, Clark Kimball; daughter, Jennifer Prince (David); son, Mitchell Kimball (Samantha); sisters, Kay Hulsey,...
Charles Fitzpatrick
Mar 2, 2025
Mr. Charles Fitzpatrick, age 71 of Cedartown, formerly of Acworth, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1953 in Rome. He was the son of the late Charles William and Maddie Olivia Smith Fitzpatrick.
Mr. Fitzpatrick is survived by his sister, Diane Alred; brother, Johnny Fitzpatrick; and several nieces and...
Joyce Gary Moss
Mar 2, 2025
Mrs. Joyce Gary Moss, age 98 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born on October 22, 1926 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Addie Dingler Gary.
Mrs. Moss is survived by her granddaughter, Lisa Moss Haney (Jeff); great-grandchildren, Emily Haney and Cooper Haney; brother, Clellon...
William Bunyan Carnes
Mar 1, 2025
Mr. William Bunyan Carnes, age 73 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was born on March 14, 1951 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late W.B. and Margaret Allen Carnes.
Mr. Carnes is survived by his daughter, Joan Hamrick (Glenn); step-daughters, Pam Bass (Jerry), Samantha Landrum, Cara Bradshaw (Corey);...
Lisa Rayborn
Mar 1, 2025
Ms. Lisa Shasteen Rayborn, age 71 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Gerald Olin and Mary Jean Cantrell Shasteen.
Ms. Rayborn is survived by her daughter, Ashley McClain; son, Samuel Rayborn; brother, Jerry Shasteen; and grandchild, Kerrigan McClain.
...Melba Browning Wallace
Feb 27, 2025
Mrs. Melba Joyce Browning Wallace, age 87 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was born on October 30, 1937 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Joe and Evelyn Kelly Browning.
Mrs. Wallace is survived by her daughter, Donna W. Johnson (John Bolson); son, Wilson Mark Wallace (Denise);...
Maria De La Luz Zamudio Cornejo
Feb 26, 2025
Mrs. Maria De La Luz Zamudio Cornejo, age 43 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1981 in Mexico. She was the daughter of Carolos Zamudio Garacia and Gabriela Cornejo Cruz.
Mrs. Cornejo is survived by her parents; husband, Nicolas Guzman; daughters, Dulce Guzman, Dana Guzman, and Darline...
William David Ash
Feb 23, 2025
Mr. William David Ash, age 79 of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born on November 9, 1945 in Newnan, Georgia. He was the son of the late Riley Bruce and Marguerite Freeman Ash.
Mr. Ash is survived by his sister, Rita Beck (Mike); daughters; multiple grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several extended...
David Harold Andrews
Feb 20, 2025
Mr. David Harold Andrews, age 94 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1930 in Jamestown, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Melvin Dale and Elizabeth Hunter Andrews.
Mr. Andrews is survived by his daughter, Susan Elizabeth Bailing (Ralph); grandchildren, Daniel Ray Winkles, Jr., Ashley Irizarry...
Barry Scott Dempsey
Feb 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barry Scott Dempsey, who passed away on February 18, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Barry was born on November 28, 1962, in Rome, Georgia, to T.A. and Ovell Dempsey. He grew up in Cedartown, Georgia, where he spent his childhood surrounded by family and friends who loved him...


