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.

Tracy Leigh Tillison Malone

Tracy Leigh Tillison Malone

Dec 21, 2012

Mrs. Tracy Leigh Malone, age 37 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012. She was born on December 26, 1974 in Cobb County, Georgia. She was above all, a loving mother of four wonderful children, devoted wife and daughter. Her love for life was unmistakable through her kind smile, encouraging words and her will to live. Her battle...

Norma Ann Nash

Norma Ann Nash

Dec 19, 2012

Ms. Norma Ann Nash, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. She was born on May 15, 1951 in Cedartown. Ms. Nash is survived by her mother, Edna Baldwin Nash; daughters, Sabrina Spivey Smith and Kimberly Baker Reeves; sisters, Kathy Nash Bell and Janice Nash; grandchildren, Krystal Mickey, Kayla Smith and Aylissa Cochran; great-grandchild, Owen Reeves; uncle, John...

Imogene Smith

Imogene Smith

Dec 15, 2012

Imogene Lorren Smith, 80, of Borden Springs, AL passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Regional Medical Center in Anniston, AL. Born in Borden Springs, AL to Emmit Washington and Paralee Wilson Lorren, she was a devoted wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her husbamd, Robert William Smith; son, David Randall Smith; and great grandson, David...

Lonnie Crawford

Lonnie Crawford

Dec 14, 2012

Mr. Lonnie M. Crawford, age 83, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012. He was born on March 25, 1929 in Haralson County. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah and Mary Jane Crawford. Mr. Crawford is survived by his wife of 62 years Meirlyn Strickland Crawford; daughter Diane Weston; sister Pearl Mutter;...

Helen Virginia Gann

Helen Virginia Gann

Dec 14, 2012

Helen Virginia Gann, age 90, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012. She was born on September 8, 1922 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Green and Mammie Shadrick Green. Mrs. Gann is survived by daughters, Sherryl Gann O'Donnell, Karen Gann Wells, & Barbara Annette Gann; sons, Kenneth Ray Gann,...

Fred Green

Fred Green

Dec 14, 2012

Mr. Fred Green, age 69, of Centre, Alabama, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012. He was born on January 7, 1943 in Dekalb, Alabama. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard and Evie Green. Mr. Green is survived by his wife Carol Green; Daughters Lori Davis and Veronica Carter; Sons Jeff Green , Derrick Barry,...

Kenneth Ray Gaylor

Kenneth Ray Gaylor

Dec 7, 2012

Kenneth Ray Gaylor, age 62, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, December 07, 2012. He was born on October 25, 1950 in Polk County, Georgia. He was the son of the late Ralph Gaylor & Francis Holcomb Gaylor. Kenneth is survived by wife of 26 years, Henrietta Coxwell Gaylor; children, Sammy Gaylor, Shannon Gaylor, Crystal Gaylor, Jennifer Gaylor, Jeffrey Gaylor,...

Jennie Ray Ridenour

Jennie Ray Ridenour

Dec 7, 2012

Jennie Ray Ridenour, age 103, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, December 07, 2012. She was born on October 12, 1909 in Shelby County, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Edna Potter Ray. Jennie was a retired accountant for the IRS and was also worked for the North Georgia Methodist Conference. Jennie is survived by daughters...

William E. "Bill" Spears

William E. "Bill" Spears

Dec 4, 2012

Mr. William E. "Bill" Spears, age 68, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on December 4, 2012. He was born on March 29, 1944 in Anniston, Alabama. He was the son of the late Roy D. and Alice Spears. Mr. Spears is survived by his loving wife, Cissy Spears; daughter, Jamie Spears; son, Logan Spears; sisters, Ellen, Marlene, Nancy and Deborah;...

Sandra Sue Hardin Watson

Sandra Sue Hardin Watson

Dec 4, 2012

Mrs. Sandra Sue Hardin Watson, age 66, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. She was born on February 22, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Russel and Maudie Kelly Hardin. Mrs. Watson is survived by her loving husband, James Buford Watson; children, Michael Adams, Donald Adams and Melinda Ploof; sister, Geraldine Addison;...

Carolyn Faye Watson Spann

Carolyn Faye Watson Spann

Nov 28, 2012

Mrs. Carolyn Faye Watson Spann, age 75, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. She was born on July 5, 1937 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Russell and Molly Martin Watson. Mrs. Spann is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Mr. Robert Lewis Spann, Sr.; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert...

Myrtle Louise Williams Lockridge

Myrtle Louise Williams Lockridge

Nov 26, 2012

Ms. Myrtle Louise Williams Lockridge, age 91, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2012. She was born on July 29, 1921 in Haig, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William J. and Katie Kines Williams. Ms. Lockridge was a long time member of The Church of God where she served as a Sunday...

Robert "Clyde" Maples

Robert "Clyde" Maples

Nov 20, 2012

Mr. Robert Maples "Clyde", age 67, of Cartersville, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. He was born on January 19, 1945 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Macky and Gladys Irene McWhorter Maples. Mr. Maples is survived by his brothers, Len Maples, Benny Maples and Jerry Maples. Mr. Maples is preceded in death...

Opal Geneva Perdue Daniel

Opal Geneva Perdue Daniel

Nov 20, 2012

Mrs. Opal Geneva Perdue Daniel, 91, of Greensboro, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Daniel was born May 11, 1921 in Mayodan, NC, to the late Edward Washington and Dovie Via Perdue. She was preceded in death by her husband William G. Daniel, Sr. and sister, Geraldine P. Farmer. Survivors include her daughter, Becky...

William T. Garner

William T. Garner

Nov 19, 2012

Mr. William T. Garner, age 85, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012. He was born on April 21, 1927 in Polk County. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd and Maureen Marrett Garner. Mr. Garner was a United States Army veteran and a Merchant Marine and a retired brick mason. Mr. Garner is survived by his daughter,...

Margaret Mae Carter Swafford

Margaret Mae Carter Swafford

Nov 19, 2012

Ms. Margaret Mae Carter Swafford, age 84, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012. She was born on August 11, 1928 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William H. and Margaret Mae Timms Carter. Ms. Swafford is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Terry and Butch Fincher and Rita Arnold Burgdorf; son...

Robert Russell, Jr.

Robert Russell, Jr.

Nov 18, 2012

Mr. Robert Russell, Jr. age 76, of Midland, NC, passed away November 18, 2012. He was born September 5, 1936 in Cabarrus County, NC. Mr. Russell is survived by wife, Jeanette Ecklund Russell; daughters, Tammy Phillips, Pam Moore, Melody Moore, Sandy Moore; sons, John Jack Russell, Robert Russell III, Randy Moore, Timothy Moore; sisters, Ann Keener, Faye Garver, Margie Barr,...

Lamar Rushing

Lamar Rushing

Nov 13, 2012

Mr. Lamar Neal Rushing, age 71, of Cedartown passed away November 13, 2012. He was born February 1, 1941, the son of the late Eugene Davis Rushing and Eva Juanita Childers Rushing. Mr. Rushing was a 1959 graduate of Cedartown High School and retired from the Ford Motor Company. Upon retirement he was employed as a security guard at A...

Mildred Mozelle Wright

Mildred Mozelle Wright

Nov 12, 2012

Mrs. Mildred Mozelle Collins Wright, age 92, of Cedartown passed away Monday, November 12, 2012. She was born April 11, 1920, the daughter of the late Thomas Adgie Collins and Essie Ophelia Morris Collins. Mrs. Wright was a long-time member of Pine Bower Baptist Church and the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. Mrs. Wright retired from Dorsey Manufacturing Co. in...

Roy Donald "Donnie" Reese

Roy Donald "Donnie" Reese

Nov 12, 2012

Mr. Roy Donald "Donnie" Reese, age 66, of Cedartown passed away Monday, November 12, 2012. He was born November 7, 1946 in Atlanta, GA, the son of the late Truman Jefferson Reese and Maxine McPherson Williams. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam and Korea, and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. Mr....

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