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.
James Keith Richards
Dec 8, 2013
Mr. James Keith Richards, age 50 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013. He was born on June 14, 1963 in Polk County. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James and Linda Odom Richards. Mr. Richards is survived by his parents; wife, Michelle Howard Richards and son, Cody Richards. The funeral arrangements for Mr. Richards will...
Gertrude Huddleston Phillips
Dec 1, 2013
Mrs. Gertrude Huddleston Phillips age 91 of Rome, GA and longtime resident of Lebanon died December 1, 2013. A native of Wilson County, she was a homemaker and a member of Highland Heights Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents: Jim and Cora Hall Huddleston; husband, Paul Ripley Phillips; two sisters: Ada Dunaway, Corene McCulloch; four...
Dorothy May Shaw Barkwell
Nov 30, 2013
Ms. Dorothy May Shaw Barkwell, age 81, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013. She was born on December 16, 1931 in Polk County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Boyce Shaw and Mrs. Eva Turner Shaw. Ms. Barkwell is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Mary Ann Barkwell; granddaughters, Kelly Barkwell and Erin Barkwell;...
Elicia Sheryl Sloan
Nov 29, 2013
Mrs. Elicia Sheryl Sloan, age 58 passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013. She was born on March 22, 1955 in Polk County, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her father Mr. Hubert Hulsey and grandparents, Atha & Clarence Price. Mrs. Sloan is survived by her mother, Imogene P. Lee; husband, Bill Sloan; daughters and sons-in-law, Brandi & Trey...
Charles C. Howard
Nov 28, 2013
Mr. Charles C. Howard, age 78, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013. He was born on August 26, 1935 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Mr. Jay Howard and Mrs. Mary Magaline Brown Howard. Mr. Howard retired from Holcombe Foodland Grocery in Tallapoosa. He was a member of Lindsey Chapel United Methodist Church. Mr. Howard...
Phillip Ronald Baker, Jr.
Nov 26, 2013
Mr. Phillip Ronald Baker, Jr., age 58, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. He was born on November 22, 1955 in Austell, Georgia. He was the son of the late Phillip Ronald Baker and Elaine Smith Baker, Sr. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, Carla Nichols Baker; daughter, Ashley Moody; son, Jarred Dempsey; sisters, Shelia Lawson and Phyllis...
James Preston Strickland
Nov 21, 2013
Mr. James Preston Strickland, age 88 passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013. He was born on May 7, 1925 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William and Willie Elizabeth Rudeseal Strickland. Mr. Strickland retired from Goodyear with 38 years. He was a farmer for many years and was an elder at Cedar...
Walter Clyde "Buck" Martin
Nov 18, 2013
Mr. Walter Clyde "Buck" Martin, age 87 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. He was born on May 8, 1926 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Ambrose and Ada Pearl Bates Martin. Mr. Martin is survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his...
Marshall Lee Tierce
Nov 17, 2013
Mr. Marshall Lee Tierce, age 85, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013. He was born on June 22, 1928 in Alabama. He was the son of the late Mr. Horace and Mrs. Maude Hayes Tierce. Mr. Tierce is survived by his wife; Edna Rhinehart Tierce, daughters and son-in-laws; Synetta (Tony) Bowling, Ava (Rickey) Rainey, and Pat (Tony) Davis; Sister,...
Thomas Ray Hogue, Iii
Nov 14, 2013
Mr. Thomas Ray Hogue, III, age 60, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013. He was born on November 7, 1953 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of the late Mr. Thomas Ray Hogue, Jr. and Mrs. Dorothy Florine Forrister Hogue. Mr. Hogue was a United States Army Veteran serving with the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam Conflict....
Otis Benjamin Gibson
Nov 7, 2013
Mr. Otis Benjamin Gibson, age 60 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013. He was born on November 22, 1952 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Herbert L. Gibson and Kathryn Gladden Gibson. Mr. Gibson is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecka Dunn and Dan, Penny Shireman and Mike and Vanessa Gibson; sisters,...
Leslie "Nelson" Hopper
Nov 6, 2013
Mr. Leslie "Nelson" Hopper, age 65 passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. He was born on November 6, 1948 in Akron, Ohio. He was the son of the late Leslie Reed Hopper and Mary Jane Yancey Hopper. For anyone who ever knew of Nelson, he was such a kind hearted man. He never held a grudge and never met...
Ronald Dempsey
Nov 5, 2013
Mr. Ronald Dempsey, age 66 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. He was born on March 3, 1947 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of Author and Myrtle Norris Dempsey. Mr. Dempsey is survived by his wife, Sherry Corn Dempsey; sons and daughters-in-law, Danny Dempsey and Lisa, Dwayne Dempsey and Debbie and Darrell Dempsey and Melinda;...
Frank Lamar Casey
Nov 3, 2013
Mr. Frank Lamar Casey, age 93 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013. He was born on December 16, 1919 in Cave Spring, Georgia. He was the son of the late Andrew James Casey, Sr. and Beulah Ellis Casey. Mr. Casey graduated from Cave Spring High School and attended West Georgia College until he enlisted in the...
Infant, Angel Ricardo Herrera
Oct 30, 2013
Infant, Angel Ricardo Herrera, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. He was the son of Mr. Hector Herrera and Mrs. Annette Perez Herrera. Survivors include parents; grandparents, Rosa Carmina Beltran, Miguel Angel Herrera, Luz Cervantes and Jose L. Perez; aunts, Lilia G. Beltran, Angelica Rico, Denise Campos and Annay Perez and uncles, Miguel A. Herrera, Luis E. Herrera and...
Louise Mckibben Tanner
Oct 30, 2013
Ms. Louise McKibben Tanner, age 95 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. She was born on March 1, 1918 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. John T. McKibben and Mrs. Luna Isbell McKibben. Ms. Tanner is survived by her son, Phil Tanner; one grandchild, Michael Tanner; three great-great grandchildren, Ensley, Jacob and...
Verna Stapp Short
Oct 26, 2013
Mrs. Verna Short, age 96, of Cedartown, GA passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013. She was born on January 26, 1917 in Rutledge, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Frankie and Jimmey Stapp. Mrs. Short was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Short is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carole & Donald Hatch; grandchildren,...
Daniel Alan Burnley
Oct 25, 2013
Mr. Daniel Alan Burnley, age 57 passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013. He was born on July 29, 1956 in Floyd County. He was the son of the late Terrell M. Burnley and Helen M. Wilson Burnley. In keeping with Mr. Burnley's wishes he was cremated. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Messages of...
Bradley Earl Kitchens
Oct 23, 2013
Mr. Bradley E. Kitchens, age 42 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. He was born April 9, 1971 in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Kitchens was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. Mr. Kitchens is survived by his parents, Eddie E. Kitchens and Angela Hurst Kitchens; son, Andrew Caleb Kitchens; daughter, Megan Grogan; sister, Kimberly Kitchens; several aunts,...
Tiffney Waits
Oct 14, 2013
Mrs. Tiffney N. Waits, age 27, of Cedartown, GA passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013. She was born on October 12, 1986 in Floyd County. She was the daughter of John and Kimberly Garner. Mrs. Waits is survived by her husband, Josh Waits; daughter, Summer Waits; son, Griffin Waits; sisters, Shannon and Billy Hainds, Jessica and Robert Sadler, and...
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