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 Christine Stewart
Sep 16, 2012
Ms. Mary Christine Stewart of Cedartown passed away on Sept. 16, 2012. She was born Sept. 22, 1937 in Cullman, AL, the daughter of the late Martin Luther Wood and Sarah Dougherty Wood. Ms. Stewart is preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and sisters. Ms. Stewart is survived by daughters, Paulette Stewart Weaver, Sarah Leigh Camp (Robby),...
Brian Ricky Mathis
Sep 15, 2012
Mr. Brian Ricky Mathis, age 37, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012. He was born on September 19, 1974 in Jackson, Tennessee. Mr. Mathis is survived by his wife, Laura Jackson Mathis; daughter, Briley Mathis; parents, Ricky & Yvonne Mathis; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth & Chad Hinz; brother, Benjamin Mathis; father-in-law, Phil Jackson; brother-in-law & sister-in-law,...
Bernice Virginia Cole
Sep 11, 2012
Bernice Virginia Cole, age 89, of Cedartown, formerly of Pensacola, FL passed away on Sept. 11, 2012. Mrs. Cole was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Ray Cole, Sr.; daughter, Betty Ammons; parents, Alice and Limb Driver; brothers, Clyde Driver, Hershel Driver; sisters, Lois Bell and Omie Lee Sanders. She is survived by her son, Clarence Ray (Patsy) Cole,...
Betty Rose Simpson Gary
Sep 8, 2012
Mrs. Betty Rose Simpson Gary, age 73, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012. She was born on August 10, 1939 in Cedartown, the daughter of the late Jesse Robert Simpson, Sr. and the late Mary Catherine Lassiter Simpson. Mrs. Gary graduated from Rockmart High School Class of 1957. She was employed by the Rome Plow Company...
Karen Short Bridges
Sep 6, 2012
Ms. Karen Short Bridges, age 47, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2012. She was born in Rome and was employed by Floyd Behavioral Health Center as a Registered Nurse. Ms. Bridges is survived by parents, Henry and Eva Ruth Short; daughter, Kayla Bridges; son, Matt Bridges; brothers, Eddie Short, John Short, Brad Short. Several nieces and nephews...
Virginia Kemp Mayhew
Sep 4, 2012
Mrs. Virginia Kemp Mayhew, age 94, of Cedartown, GA passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012. She was born in New Kent County, VA on June 19, 1918, a daughter of the late Walter Stewart and Edith Stewart. Mrs. Mayhew was a native of Virginia and came to live in Cedartown six years ago. She was a buyer for Nachmans Retail...
Myrtle L. "Big Mama" Chandler
Sep 3, 2012
Mrs. Myrtle L. "Big Mama" Chandler, age 75, of Cedartown passed away Monday, September 3, 2012. She was born July 9, 1937 in Haralson County, GA, the daughter of the late Clarence Jackson and Dovie Norris Jackson. Mrs. Chandler is survived by husband, Hayward G. Chandler; daughter, Barbara Jean Owens (Kirk); sons, Rodney Chandler (Terri), Roland Chandler, Edward Guy Chandler;...
Dorothy Spencer
Sep 2, 2012
Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Spencer, age 86, of Raleigh, NC, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012. She was born February 8, 1926 in Cedartown, GA, the daughter of the late Early Rogers, Sr. and Shirley Crocker Rogers. She was retired from the Chrysler Corp. in Huntsville, AL Mrs. Spencer is survived by daughter, Iris Elaine Spencer and sister and brother-in-law, Virginia...
Harry Van Godfrey, Sr.
Aug 31, 2012
Mr. Harry Van Godfrey, Sr. age 71, of Cedartown passed away Friday, August 31, 2012. He was born June 8, 1941 in Bartow County, GA, the son of the late Meiklhem Harry Godfrey and Emily Cathryne Martin Godfrey. Mr. Godfrey is survived by daughter, Denise Crozier and husband Geoffrey; son, Harry Van Godfrey, Jr.; four grandchildren, Brandon Shadrick, Megan Shadrick,...
Opal Easterwood
Aug 29, 2012
Mrs. Opal Brown Easterwood, age 85, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012. She was born April 6, 1927 in Yorkville, GA, the daughter of the late Earnest Brown and Ila Austin Brown. Mrs. Easterwood is survived by daughter, Tammy Owens and her husband, Joy; son, David Easterwood all of Cedartown; grandchildren, Wil Easterwood of Nashville, TN, Wes Easterwood...
Barbara Ann Tennille
Aug 25, 2012
Mrs. Barbara Ann Johnson Tennille, 83, of Bainbridge, GA passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Willow Ridge. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Medley officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 27, 2012 at Ivey Funeral...
Magdalene Tanner
Aug 24, 2012
Mrs. Magdalene Pledger Tanner, age 93, of Cedartown, GA passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012. She was born on December 7, 1918. She was the daughter of the late Collie Pledger and Bertha Pittman Pledger Foster. Mrs. Tanner is survived by her daughters, Ann Shaw (Dual), Janice Gable; son, Harold Tanner (Carolyn); sisters, Frances Edge, Sue Groves, Faye Moore;...
Thomas Melvin Crook
Aug 23, 2012
Thomas Melvin Crook, age 69, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012. He was born November 20, 1942 in Asheville, North Carolina, the son of the late Mr. Thomas Albert Crook and the late Mrs. Mazie Walker Crook. He was a member of the Enka High School Class of 1960. He continued his education at the University of...
Kimberly Sue Menna
Aug 23, 2012
Kimberly S. Menna, 42, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012 in Biloxi. Kimberly was born in Dalton, GA and was a resident of Biloxi for the past 26 years. She coached multiple sports on the Gulf Coast. Kimberly was a wonderful and loving wife, mother and grandmother who was loved and will be missed by all. She...
Ruby Lee Weaver Clements
Aug 9, 2012
Mrs. Ruby Lee Weaver Clements, age 87, of Cedartown, GA passed away on August 9, 2012. She was born on June 22, 1925. She was the daughter of D. Peyton and Kate Weaver. Mrs. Clements is survived by her husband, Jesse Lee Clements; her two daughters Barbara Bowen [son-in-law Jerry] and Rebecca Millican [son-in-law Kent]; grandsons, Ronald Shay Harrell [Wife...
Thomas Ray Hogue, Jr.
Aug 7, 2012
Mr. Thomas Ray Hogue, Jr., age 85, of Cedartown, GA passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012. He was born September 1, 1926 in Hale County, Alabama. Mr. Hogue was a Navy veteran having served during World War II. He is preceded in death by wife, Dorothy Florine Forrister Hogue; parents, Thomas Ray Hogue, Sr. and Trenna Georgia Urick Hogue; John...
Joey James Moore
Aug 5, 2012
Mr. Joey James Moore, age 44, of Cedartown, GA passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012. He was born January 15, 1968 in Polk County. Mr. Joey Moore is preceded in death by father, Johnny James Moore; mother, Ruth Anne Key Ray; sister, Tammy Denise Moore. He is survived by wife, Tommie Earwood Moore; daughter, Amber Louise Moore; sons, Barry...
Ray Eugene Sumner
Aug 4, 2012
Mr. Ray Eugene Sumner, age 73, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at a local hospital. He was born May 6, 1939 in Soperton, Ga. the son of the late Chester & Lois Thigpen Sumner. Mr. Sumner served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1958. He worked in Auto Sales most of his life after...
Wilburn Lee Brown, Sr.
Aug 1, 2012
Mr. Wilburn Lee Brown, Sr., age 81, of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. He was born March 30, 1931 in Wilcox County, Georgia, the son of the late Leon Brown and Ella Gibbs Brown Warren. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Leo Brown. Mr. Brown began his career after graduating with...
Richard Jackson "Jack" Berry
Jul 29, 2012
Mr. Richard Jackson "Jack" Berry, age 86, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012. Mr.Jack Berry was born March 23, 1926 in Cedartown, GA. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mountain and Sanders Pearl Witcher Berry. His first job was working in the field picking cotton. At age 9 he began helping his...
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