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.

Mary A. Tamplin Williams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Harold Loyd Forrester

Harold Loyd Forrester

Feb 1, 2013

Mr. Harold Loyd Forrester, age 87 of Temple Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013. He was born on September 22, 1925 in Piedmont, Alabama. He was the son of the late John Jackson Forrester and Sarah Jane Long Forrester. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from the Lockheed Corporation....

James Wiley Sorrells

James Wiley Sorrells

Jan 30, 2013

Mr. James Wiley Sorrells, age 86, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. He was born on September 10, 1926 in Rockmart. He was the son of the late Thomas Clifford and Mamie Elsie Trammell Sorrells. Mr. Sorrells is survived by his sister, Margaret Ann Jarrad; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. Sorrells is preceded in death...

Marion Bennett "Benny" Casey

Marion Bennett "Benny" Casey

Jan 30, 2013

Mr. Marion Bennett "Benny" Casey, age 75 of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. He was born on April 4, 1937 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Madison and Evelyn Yarborough Casey. Mr. Casey is survived by his loving wife Barbara Tracey Casey; son, Chad Casey; sisters, Judy Seabolt Farmer and Ann Jameson. In...

Joann Isbell Walley

Joann Isbell Walley

Jan 29, 2013

Ms. Joann Isbell Walley, age 81 of LaGrange, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 following an extended illness. Ms. Walley was born on February 4, 1931 to the late William Jack Isbell and Susie Wright Isbell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jerry Steven Walley. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and...

Bertha Mae Zannino

Bertha Mae Zannino

Jan 27, 2013

On January 27, 2013, Bertha Mae Zannino (nee Oates), beloved wife of the late Ralph Salvatore Zannino; Devoted mother to Patty Hubbard, Marion McDonald and her husband Jerry, Ralph Zannino and his wife Carmen; Cherished grandmother to Craig McDonald and his wife Tammy, Diana Yates and her husband Dave, Scott Hubbard and his wife Debbie, Michael Zannino and his wife...

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