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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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....
John "West" Schuetz
Nov 11, 2012
Mr. John "West" Schuetz, age 42 of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012. He was born February 5, 1970 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Survivors include mother, Donna Slater Schuetz; daughter, Jadey Schuetz; grandmother, Charlotte Slater; special friend, Allison Banks; brother, Craig Schuetz; nephew, Alec Schuetz. He is preceded in death by father, Richard William Schuetz. The funeral service...
Rev. Dr. Houston (Chip) Roberson
Nov 5, 2012
On Nov. 5, 2012 Rev. Dr. Houston (Chip) Roberson passed away in the Leesburg Hospital in Leesburg, Florida after a short illness. He was 60 years old. He is survived by his widow, Teresa Davis Roberson, three children, Houston "Trey" Roberson and wife Mona, Benjamin Roberson and wife Sarah, and daughter, Claire Roberson; granddaughter, Jasmine Roberson. His parents were the...
James Robert "Bob" Morrison
Nov 1, 2012
Mr. James Robert "Bob" Morrison, age 83, of Livingston, TN formerly Cedartown, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2012. He was born on March 29, 1929 in Polk County, Georgia to the late Robert Lee & Maude Hicks Morrison. Bob was a computer systems analyst for National Life Insurance Co. for 35 years. He was a member of the...
Neiani J. Garcia
Oct 25, 2012
Ms. Neiani J. Garcia, age 66, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2012. She was born on December 30, 1945 in Connecticut. A private family interment service will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Please express your condolences to the family by visiting our website and signing the online guestbook at gammagefh.com. The Olin L. Gammage and...
Luna Bell Moody
Oct 22, 2012
Mrs. Luna Bell Moody, 89 of Golden Living of died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 at Marshall Medical Center South. Funeral Services will be Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at McRae Funeral Home Chapel, with interment to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Bro. Richard Pettijohn will be officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 – 8 at the funeral...


