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.
Destin Edward Wright
Mar 24, 2013
Destin Edward Wright, age 25, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was born on December 3, 1987 in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Wright is survived by his daughter, Kaydence Marie Wright; mother, Lori Watson Wright; grandmother, Shelbey Watson; sister Brandi Wood Wright; aunt, Ann Bullard; nephew, Ayden Wood; and cousins, Jason Carter and Dillon Swafford. He...
Destin Edward Wright
Mar 24, 2013
Mr. Destin Edward Wright, age 25, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was born on December 3, 1987 in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Wright is survived by his daughter, Kaydence Marie Wright; father and step-mother, Ted Wright and Jennie; grandfather, Glenn Wright; sister Brandi Wood; step-sister, Jessica Elrod and uncle, Glenn "Cooter" Wright. He is preceded...
Mary Evans Couzzourt
Mar 24, 2013
Ms. Mary Evans Couzzourt, age 98, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013. She was born on August 31, 1914 in Haralson County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Melvin Evans and Mollie Welchel Evans. Ms. Couzzourt is survived by her nieces, Melinda J. Ingram, Arlene Keeling, Sylvia Ingram, Laura Chandler, and Barbara Brannan; nephews, Nathan...
Jessie Kate Payne Prewett
Mar 21, 2013
Ms. Jessie Kate Payne Prewett, age 100, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013. She was born on October 2, 1912 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Henry and Lela Belle Hendon Payne. Ms. Prewett is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Annette Ledford and Bobby; nephew Morris Cox (Mary Lou); two...
Fay Clayton Garmon
Mar 18, 2013
Mr. Fay C. Garmon, age 83, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013. He was born on April 10, 1929 in Bluffton, Alabama. He was the son of the late Clifton Russell Garmon and Electa Mabel Peek. He is retired from 34 years of service to Georgia Power Company. Also, he was an active member of Pine Bower...
Mary A. Tamplin Williams
Mar 11, 2013
Ms. Mary A. Tamplin Williams, age 80, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013. She was born on February 6, 1933 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late J.B. and Ella Mae Turner Tamplin. Ms. Williams is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan Carol Haney and Mark; son, Joe Frank Williams; sister, Berta Baker;...
Elizabeth A. Miller
Mar 10, 2013
Elizabeth A. Miller, age 83, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013. She was born on March 1, 1930 to Clyde L. Smith and Mildred Horn Smith. Ms. Miller is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Cecil & Peggy Miller; two, grandchildren, Chane Miller and Bradley Miller; five great-grandchildren, Chase, Cade, Madyson, Zoe, and Bentley; sister, Betty...
Norma Ryals Morton
Mar 10, 2013
Ms. Norma Ryals Morton, age 68, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013. She was born on December 8, 1944 in Greenville, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late W.C. and Elsie Lavender Ryals. Ms. Morton is survived by her daughter, Tina Lin Morton of Houston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Charles "Chad" Morton and Casey; grandchildren, Zack...
Lynn Elaine Hampton
Mar 9, 2013
Mrs. Lynn Elaine Sargent Hampton, age 90, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013. She was born on November 11, 1922, in Polk County, Georgia to Gus Sargent and Maggie Wright Sargent. Mrs. Hampton is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Carole & David Johnson; grandson, David J. Johnson; and granddaughter, Dana Hampton. Mrs. Hampton is preceded...
Judy Gail Minshew Doss
Mar 8, 2013
Mrs. Judy Minshew Doss, age 65, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013. She was born on October 27, 1947, in Cedartown, Georgia to Harwell and Elizabeth Minshew. Mrs. Doss is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Watts Minshew; daughter, Jamie Doss McDonnell (David); grandchildren, Chloe, Andrew and Brian McDonnell; daughter, Lyn Doss Davis (Jim); grandsons, Adam and...
James Edwin Swafford
Mar 3, 2013
Mr. James Edwin Swafford, age 73, of 316 Largent Trail, Tallapoosa, GA, passed away March 3, 2013. Mr. Swafford was born February 1, 1940 in Cedartown to the late Iowan Clint and Lela Littles Swafford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty R. Swafford. Mr. Swafford was a retired truck driver. He attended...
Jeffrey Paul Ford
Mar 2, 2013
Mr. Jeffrey Paul Ford, age 44, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013. He was born on March 12, 1968 in Rome, Georgia to Clarence and Doris Allen Ford. Mr. Ford is survived by his parents; wife, Hannah Padgett Ford; daughters and son-in-laws, Jennifer & Zach McKibben and Jada & Michael Brown; stepdaughter, Kennedi Suzette Newton; granddaughters,...
Larry Delmas Edwards
Feb 23, 2013
Mr. Larry Delmas Edwards, age 63, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013. He was born on June 16, 1949 in Cedartown, Georgia. Mr. Edwards is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mark & Natasha Edwards; daughter and son-in-law, Sabrina & Gene Cronan; four grandchildren, Todd Edwards, Jacob Edwards, Ashley Edwards, Joshua Edwards; and special friend, Mildred...
William David Knight
Feb 16, 2013
Mr. William David Knight, age 57, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013. He was born on June 19, 1955 in Clarkdale, Georgia. Mr. Knight is survived by his father, Robert Knight; sons, Billy Knight and Nathan Knight; and four grandchildren. Mr. Knight is preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Alice Cantrell Knight; sister, Barbara Seamster;...
Wanda Ruth Steed
Feb 14, 2013
Ms. Wanda Ruth Rutledge Steed, age 61, of Cave Spring, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013. She was born on March 19, 1951 in Cedartown, Georgia. She earned her master's degree and was a RN nurse working for the state of Georgia in the Mental Health field. Ms. Steed is survived by her daughters, Missy Puckett and Jennie...
Danny Lewis Strickland
Feb 6, 2013
Mr. Danny Lewis Strickland age 53 of Piedmont Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. He was born on March 17, 1959 in Paulding County where he was raised. Mr. Strickland is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Strickland and brothers, Michael and Junior Strickland. Mr. Strickland is survived by his wife, Mamie Ann Strickland; son and daughter-in-law,...
Rev. John Williams Timms
Feb 6, 2013
Rev. J.W. Timms, age 81 of Rock Spring, GA, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Hutcheson Medical Center in Fort Oglethorpe. He was born on March 11, 1931 son of the late John Arthur and Bulah Shepherd Timms. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Lorene Hamrick Timms; and two brothers, Herbert Timms and Herman Timms. Rev....
Norman Lewis Tudor, Sr.
Feb 5, 2013
Mr. Norman Lewis Tudor, Sr. age 78 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his residence. He was born on October 8, 1934 in Rome, Georgia to the late Lonnie and Lucille Brock Tudor of Trion, Georgia. Mr. Tudor was a United States Navy veteran and worked at Red Top Cab for over 20 years. Mr. Tudor...
Rev. Stevie Russell Tierce
Feb 1, 2013
Services for Rev. Stevie Russell Tierce, 59, of Spring Garden will be Monday, February 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with the Rev. Wendell Dutton, the Rev. David Blassengame, the Rev. Chris Tierce and the Rev. Ronnie Highfield officiating. Burial will follow at Piedmont Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5-8 p.m. at...
James Robert Welchel
Feb 1, 2013
Mr. James Robert Welchel, age 81 of Cedartown Georgia, passed away on Friday February 1, 2013. He was born on January 13, 1932 in Polk County, Georgia. He was the son of the late Hiram Allen Welchel and Jewell Lee Welchel. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Jefferson Smurfit. Mr. Welchel is survived by...
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