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.
Larry Wheeler
Oct 22, 2012
Mr. Larry Wheeler, age 56, of Esom Hill, GA passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012. He was born on September 5, 1956 in Polk County. He was the son of Don Wheeler and Shirley Slaughter Love. Mr. Wheeler is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie and Lilly Wheeler; wife, Carmen Cox Wheeler and brother, David Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler...
Sherman Seals Sanders
Oct 20, 2012
Mr. Sherman Seals Sanders, age 73, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012. He was born on September 3, 1939 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Mr. Joe and Mrs. Vera Sanders. Mr. Sanders is survived by his daughters Tammy Thomas, Lori Ann Sanders, and Rhonda Sanders Allen; sister, Evelyn and Dean Goodsell; brothers,...
Helen May Hill
Oct 19, 2012
Mrs. Helen May Hill, age 88 of Cedartown, passed away Friday, October 19, 2012. She was born on June 9, 1924 in Polk County, Georgia to the late Clyde May, Sr. and Rovine Stephens May. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond P. Hill; sister, Odessa Knight, 2 brothers, Clyde May, Jr. and Billy May. Mrs. Hill...
Terry Crumley
Oct 18, 2012
Mrs. Terry Ferguson Crumley, age 57, of Centre, AL, passed away at Cherokee Medical Center Thursday evening, October 18, 2012. Mrs. Crumley was born in Cedartown, GA, March 26, 1955, the daughter of Mrs. Carolyn McKelvey Ferguson and the late Bobby Ferguson. She attended Cedartown High School and graduated from Coosa Valley Tech with a degree in respiratory therapy. Mrs....
Billy Welchel
Oct 18, 2012
Mr. Billy Wayne Welchel, Sr. age 59, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012. He was born May 21, 1953 in Polk County, the son of the late James and Clara Lee Welchel. In addition to his parents Mr. Welchel is preceded in death by brother, James Ray Welchel, Sr. Mr. Billy Welchel is survived by wife, Clarice...
Sandra Genelle Lewis
Oct 17, 2012
Mrs. Sandra Genelle Simpson Lewis, age 77, of Cedartown, GA passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. She was born in Macon, GA on June 2, 1935, the daughter of the late Charles Henry Simpson and Mignon Thompson Simpson. She was retired from Arrow Shirt Company and a member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Sandra Lewis is preceded in death by...
Franklin Eugene "Gene" Whatley
Oct 17, 2012
Mr. Franklin Eugene "Gene" Whatley, age 75, of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. He was born in Rockmart on August 7, 1937, the son of the late Bruce Edward Whatley and Lessie Mullinax Whatley. He was a United States veteran having served in the Army Airborne and a retiree of General Motors. He was a member of Lindsey...
Robert William Peek, Sr.
Oct 13, 2012
Mr. Robert William Peek, Sr., age 80, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012. He was born on October 3, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Thomas Edwin Peek Sr. and Mable Foster Peek. Mr. Peek retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a Mason, and a member of...
Betty Jean Vines
Oct 11, 2012
Mrs. Betty Jean Kelley Vines, age 76, of Buchanan, GA passed away October 11, 2012. Mrs. Vines was born December 14, 1935 to the late Paul and Maggie Easterwood Kelley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law, Benny and Shelia Smith Vines; and grandson, Heath Vines. Mrs. Vines was a member of...
Rev. Robert L. Pyles
Oct 11, 2012
Rev. Robert L. Pyles, age 82, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012. He was born in Polk County on February 16, 1930 to parents, Robert Lee Pyles and Winnie Baldwin Pyles. He served in the National Guard. At the age of 32 Robert was ordained as a preacher of the Gospel at Lake Creek Baptist Church. His journey...
Nora Jones
Oct 8, 2012
Mrs. Nora Chandler Jones, age 88, of Johns Creek, Georgia and formerly of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on October 8, 2012. Mrs. Jones was born on February 24, 1924 in Cleburne County, Alabama to the late Joe Chandler and Martha Robinson Chandler. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years,...
Robert Jones
Oct 7, 2012
Mr. Robert Jones, age 79, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2012. He was born on May 11, 1933 in Polk County. Mr. Jones is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Anita Jones; Jerome and Joyce Jones; grandchildren, Jeremy Jones, Deric Jones, Zach Jones, Cory Jones, Chris Austin, Kelley Howell; four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brother,...
Michael James Byess Ii
Oct 4, 2012
Infant, Michael James Byess II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael James Byess, Sr., of Cedartown, passed away October 4, 2012 at Floyd Medical Center. He was born at Floyd Medical Center, Rome, Georgia on October 4th. He was the infant son of Michael James Byess, Sr. and Melissa Davis Byess and the grandson of Marylyn Marks and Dave Davis....
James Clark Sides
Oct 2, 2012
Mr. James Clark Sides, age 74 of Cedartown, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. He was born October 3, 1937 in Cedartown, the son of the late Joe and Bonnie Vinson Sides. Besides his parents, Mr. Sides is preceded in death by son, Rodney Sides and nephew, Billy Sides. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanna and...
Leonard James Stubbs
Sep 30, 2012
Mr. Leonard J. Stubbs, age 70, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012. He was born on March 10, 1942 in Polk County to the late John and Ruth Stubbs. Mr. Stubbs is also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Audrey Stubbs; son, Scott White; brother, Larry Joe Stubbs. Mr. Stubbs is survived by Fiancée, Brenda Ashley;...
Curtis Carlton Harris, Jr.
Sep 26, 2012
Mr. Curtis Carlton Harris, Jr., age 65, of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012. He was born January 6, 1947 in Atlanta. Mr. Harris is preceded in death by parents, Curtis C. Harris, Sr. and Gladys Steel Harris. He is survived by wife, Kathy Shubert Harris; four children; eleven grandchildren, and a sister. A memorial service will be conducted...
Johnny Ray Earley
Sep 23, 2012
Mr. Johnny Ray Earley, age 77, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012. He was born March 11, 1935 in Polk County; the son of the late Mr. William Bryant Earley and Mrs. Ethel Benefield Earley. Johnny Ray Earley was a veteran of the United States Army. He owned and operated a construction company for more than 30...
David Harrison
Sep 21, 2012
Mr. David Harrison, age 42, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012. He was born on July 8, 1970 in Rome, GA Mr. Harrison is survived by his Mother, Faye McKibben Harrison; paternal Grandparents Robert & Lydia Harrison; Brother James Richard Harrison; Uncles David McKibben and Fred Harrison; and Nephews Greg & Michael Harrison. Mr. Harrison is preceded...
Ezzie Gaylor
Sep 16, 2012
Mrs. Ezzie Roberts Gaylor, age 89, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2012. She was born November 14, 1922 in Polk County to Parker Roberts and Nettie Bell Allison Roberts Mrs. Gaylor is preceded in death by husband, Donald Robert Gaylor, four sisters; three brothers; parents, Parker and Nettie Bell Roberts. Mrs. Gaylor is survived by daughter, Faye...
Peggy Joyce Wright Jones
Sep 16, 2012
Mrs. Peggy Joyce Jones, age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2012. She was born on January 30, 1935 in Polk County, the daughter of the late Ed & Nellie Wright. Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, Robert Jones; sons and daughter-in-laws, Keith & Anita Jones and Jerome & Joyce Jones; grandchildren, Jeremy Jones, Deric...
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