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.

Betty Catherine Whitley Hopper

Betty Catherine Whitley Hopper

Jul 4, 2013

Ms. Betty Catherine Whitley Hopper, age 82 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2013. She was born on May 9, 1931 in Polk County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Eli Whitley and Jennie Leslie Whitley. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert "Bob" Hopper, daughter, Kay Hopper McDougal, and granddaughter, Leslie Kathleen...

Mattie Ioma Wheeler James

Mattie Ioma Wheeler James

Jul 4, 2013

Ms. Mattie Ioma Wheeler James, age 77, of Cedartown, passed away on July 4, 2013. She was born on November 20, 1935 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Marion Homer Wheeler and Frances Lucille Cox Balliew. Ms. James is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Pamela Taylor and Teresa James Garcia and Miguel; sons and daughters-in-law,...

Johnnie Harold Jarrett Sr.

Johnnie Harold Jarrett Sr.

Jul 3, 2013

Mr. Johnnie Harold Jarrett Sr. passed away on July 3, 2016. Per his wishes Mr. Jarrett will be cremated and a memorial will be held at a later date.

Julia Ann Boswell Duena

Julia Ann Boswell Duena

Jul 3, 2013

Mrs. Julia Ann Boswell Duena, age 85 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. She was born on October 22, 1927 in Bartow County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late John Tate and Elma Raines McEntyre. Mrs. Duena was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cedartown. She was formerly employed as a Home Health...

David Brian Donnelly

David Brian Donnelly

Jul 1, 2013

Mr. David Brian Donnelly, age 69, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013. He was born on August 22, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Donnelly is survived by his wife, Jewell Blalock Donnelly; daughters, Dianne Tyson, Angel Morris and Tamara Child; sons, Jeffery Ashworth, Wayne Ashworth, Jr. and George Ashworth; 21 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mr. Donnelly is...

Loretta Gale Newbolt Mcewen

Loretta Gale Newbolt Mcewen

Jun 28, 2013

HARTFORD — Loretta "Lori" Gale Newbolt McEwen, 55, of Beaver Dam, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born March 13, 1958 in Owensboro to the late Emitt Earl Newbolt and Anna Ruth Jones Newbolt. She was a 1976 graduate of Owensboro High School and a graduate of Western Kentucky University. Lori retired from the...

W. Michael Patterson

W. Michael Patterson

Jun 28, 2013

Mr. W. Michael Patterson, age 43 of Rockmart, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2013. He was born on March 30, 1970 in Forth Worth, Texas. Mr. Patterson is survived by his mother and step-father, Ricky Roberson and Vickie Lynn Phillips Jones Roberson; father, Ronald M. Patterson; sons, Michael Cole Patterson, C J Steele; step-sons, Mitchell Thompson and Dallas Thompson;...

Doris Jackson Holcomb

Doris Jackson Holcomb

Jun 21, 2013

Mrs. Doris Jackson Holcomb, age 87, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013. She was born on December 20, 1925, in Polk County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Ivy and Sarah Jackson. Mrs. Holcomb is survived by son, Tim Holcomb , grand children; Jamie Holcomb and Tara Holcomb Doria; great grandchild, Jackson Doria; brother,...

Leo Paul Couzzort

Leo Paul Couzzort

Jun 19, 2013

Mr. Leo Paul Couzzort, age 85, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. He was born on January 07, 1928 in Polk County, Georgia. He was the son of the late Tom Couzzort and Evie Welchel Couzzort. Mr. Couzzort is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley Kelley Couzzort; children, LeAnn Roesler (Marquez Chubb), Darren...

Ricardo Perez-Cervantes

Ricardo Perez-Cervantes

Jun 15, 2013

Mr. Ricardo Perez-Cervantes, age 19, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013. He was born on May 2nd, 1994, in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Perez is survived by his parents, Jose L. Perez & Luz Cervantes; wife, Maýra J. Chavez; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Juan & Rosa Chavez. sisters, Angelica, Annette, Denice & Annay Perez; paternal grandmother, Fancisca Perez;...

Carrie Sue Rainwater

Carrie Sue Rainwater

Jun 15, 2013

Carrie Sue Rainwater, age 46, of Buchanan, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013. She was born on May 31, 1967 in La Mesa, California. She was the daughter of Mina and Charles Womack. Mrs. Rainwater is survived by her parents, Mrs. Mina & Mr. Charles Womack; her loving daughter, Ms. Kelsey Rainwater; son, Logan Rainwater; grandchild Ryliegh Corbin;...

Angela B. Lewis

Angela B. Lewis

Jun 15, 2013

Mrs. Angela Bell Lewis, age 36, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013. She was born on September 5th, 1976, in Baltimore, Maryland. Mrs. Lewis is survived by her husband, Eric Lewis; son, Jhett Lewis; daughter, Bren Lewis;parents, Marty & Glenda Bell; brothers & sisters-in-law, Robbie & Tina Steele and Scott & Vicki Steele; brother-in-law, Brandon Lewis;...

Eddie Phillips "Mopad"

Eddie Phillips "Mopad"

Jun 6, 2013

Mr. James Edward Phillips, Jr., "Eddie Mopad Phillips", age 52 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013. He was born on August 6, 1960 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late James Edward Phillips, Sr. and Betty Jo Fincher Phillips. Mr. Phillips was employed as a welder for over 30 years. He was of the Baptist...

Violet Moncrief Brock

Violet Moncrief Brock

Jun 4, 2013

Ms. Violet Moncrief Brock, age 90 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. She was born on June 11, 1922 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Isaac Moncrief and Rosa Davis Moncrief. Ms. Brock is survived by her sons, David Brock and Jimmy Brock (Christi); daughter, Gloria Barnett; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces...

Gary Slinker

Gary Slinker

Jun 3, 2013

Mr. Gary Slinker, age 71 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, June 03, 2013. He was born on May 7, 1942 in Columbus, Indiana. He was the son of the late Oscar and Renda Johnson Slinker. Mr. Slinker is survived by his wife, Carolyn McFarland Slinker; sons, Gary Slinker, Jr. and Christopher Slinker; several brothers and sisters and sisters-in-law, Betty...

James Elmer Williams

James Elmer Williams

May 31, 2013

Mr. James Elmer Williams, age 77, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013. He was born on July 30, 1935 in Haralson, County. He retired from Goodyear Mills where he worked 42 years as a Weaver. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mattie Martin Williams; two sons, Keith and wife Kim Williams and Greg...

Terry Joe Waters

Terry Joe Waters

May 30, 2013

Mr. Terry Joe Waters passed away on May 30, 2013. Mr. Waters is survived by his son, Terry L. Gipson; one grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Mr. Waters will be held at a later date. Please visit www.gammagefh.com to sign the online guestbook and send online condolences. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home...

Ronald Craig Tillery

Ronald Craig Tillery

May 26, 2013

Mr. Ronald Craig Tillery, age 40 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013. He was born on October 6, 1972 in Rome, GA. Mr. Tillery is survived by his wife, Amy Dutton Tillery; daughter, Mary Beth Tillery; mother, Carol Hobbs Tillery; father and step-mother, Ronald James Tillery and Carol; sisters, Lisa Tillery Pruitt and Fran Tillery Davis; brother,...

Frank H. Mcdonald

Frank H. Mcdonald

May 25, 2013

Mr. Frank H. McDonald, age 74 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013. He was born on October 12, 1938 in Rockmart, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry McDonald and Thelma Evett McDonald. Mr. McDonald is survived by his wife, Joyce Brumit McDonald; son, Eric McDonald; and sister, Bobbie Hardy. The funeral service...

Jo Carlene Warren

Jo Carlene Warren

May 22, 2013

Mrs. Jo Carlene Warren, age 76, of Cedartown, Georgia, formerly of Panama City, Florida, passed away on May 22, 2013. She born on June 29, 1936 in Panama City, Florida. She was the daughter of Clifford and Myrtle Preston . Mrs. Warren is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Marie Warren and Mark Merritt of Cedartown, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law, Preston...

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