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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


