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.

Danny Lamonte Rice

Danny Lamonte Rice

Jun 29, 2012

Mr. Danny Lamonte Rice, age 55, of Cave Spring, GA, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012. He was born on June 28, 1957 in Rome. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee and Mary Redding Rice. Mr. Rice was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of...

Little Cammie Alaine Johnson

Little Cammie Alaine Johnson

Jun 24, 2012

Precious little Cammie Alaine Johnson passed away June 24, 2012. She was the infant daughter of Adam and Lauren Johnson and sister of Mollie Elizabeth Johnson and Davis Scott Johnson. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Little Cammie Alaine Johnson.

Timothy Lewis Odom

Timothy Lewis Odom

Jun 24, 2012

Mr. Timothy Lewis Odom, age 45, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012. He was born on March 22, 1967 in Rome. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Lewis and Peggy Kelley Odom. Mr. Odom is survived by his parents; loving wife, Mrs. Tammy Smith Odom; daughter, Madison Brooke Odom and brother and sister-in-law,...

Richard Potter Jones

Richard Potter Jones

Jun 21, 2012

A memorial service will be held June 30th at 1:00 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church for Richard (Dick) Potter Jones, 85, Cedar Bluff, AL, who died June 21st at Floyd Medical. Rev. Ricky Pollard will officiate at the celebration of Mr. Jones' life. Mr. Jones was born in Columbus, NC but spent the majority of his life in South...

Mary Ann Turner Sutton

Mary Ann Turner Sutton

Jun 21, 2012

Mrs. Mary Ann Turner Sutton, age 74, of Kingsland, GA, formerly of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012. She was born on December 29, 1937 in Carrollton, Ga. She was the daughter of the late T.R. and Christine Nicholson Turner. Mrs. Sutton is survived by her loving husband, Dennis Sutton; daughters, Pamela Snyder, Anna Preston, and Kimberly...

Joe C. Burger

Joe C. Burger

Jun 19, 2012

Mr. Joe C. Burger, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Mr. J. C. "Joe/Jake" Burger, age 76, of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Polk General Hospital. J. C. was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Maddron Burger, and parents, Truman and Annie Burger. He is survived by his current wife, Alice Burger...

Alfred William Garrett, Jr.

Alfred William Garrett, Jr.

Jun 16, 2012

Mr. Alfred William Garrett, Jr., age 73, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012. He was born on October 29, 1938 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Alfred William Garrett, Sr. and Lillie Mae Mull Garrett. He was a veteran having proudly served in the United States Navy and also a retiree from the General...

Leah J. Herring

Leah J. Herring

Jun 16, 2012

Leah J. Herring, age 74, died peacefully on Saturday morning, June 16, 2012 in Litchfield Park, AZ. Leah was born on February 27, 1938 in Macon, Georgia to A.B. and Lora Jarrett, as their only daughter. She had three brothers who she adored and to whom she was their beloved sister. She studied concert piano at Shorter College in Rome,...

Rodney Sides

Rodney Sides

Jun 15, 2012

Mr. Rodney Lynn Sides, age 52, of Cedartown Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2012. He was born on August 2, 1959 in Lock Port, IL. Mr. Sides is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Miranda and Trey Chappell, and son and daughter-in-law Wesley and Tina Sides, father James Clark Sides, sisters Jeanna and Terry Smith, and Becky and...

Seals O. (Red) Bradshaw

Seals O. (Red) Bradshaw

Jun 6, 2012

Mr. Seals 0. (Red) Bradshaw, age 91, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. He was born on September 15, 1920 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Vernon and Emma Cordelia Mull Bradshaw. Mr. Bradshaw is survived by his loving wife Mrs. Effie Wheeler Bradshaw; son, Dave Chandler; grandsons, Bob Chandler,...

Lillian Sanfratello Beck

Lillian Sanfratello Beck

Jun 2, 2012

Ms. Lillian Sanfratello Beck, of Rome, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012. A memorial service for Ms. Beck will be conducted on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at one o'clock in the afternoon at Rolater Park in Cave Spring, Georgia. Please express your condolences to the family by visiting our website and signing the online guestbook at...

Rachel Odelle Sutton

Rachel Odelle Sutton

May 31, 2012

Ms. Rachel Odelle Sutton, age 66, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012. She was born on August 13, 1945 in Rome, Georgia to the late Lemuel Doyle Sutton and Corine Sorrells Sutton. Odelle graduated Rockmart High School in 1963. She loved marching with the band as a Majorette. After High School, she graduated from Massey Business College in...

Brenda Leach

Brenda Leach

May 29, 2012

Mrs. Brenda Johnson Leach of Rome, GA, formerly of Tampa, FL, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012. She was born August 11, 1947 in Macon, GA. Mrs. Leach is survived by sons, James (Jay) Neuborn Reese, Jr. and John David Reese, grandson, James Neuborn Reese III; mother, Martha Trinis Chapman Johnson of Rome; father, Raymon Ellis Johnson of Jacksonville, FL;...

Grace B. Ray

Grace B. Ray

May 29, 2012

Mrs. Grace B. Ray of Piedmont, AL passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Funeral services for Grace B. Ray, 87, will be Thursday at 3:00 p.m. (CST) at Thompson Funeral Home in Piedmont with the Rev. David Ingram officiating. Burial will follow at Piedmont Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (CST) at Thompson...

Jon Robert Mcgee

Jon Robert Mcgee

May 26, 2012

Jon Robert McGee age 65, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Saturday May 26, 2012. He was born November 12, 1946 in Rome, Georgia. Mr. McGee is preceded in death by his parents Albert McGee and Etha Mae Hedgepeth McGee; and sister, Rebecca McGee. He is survived by wife, Joyce Packer McGee; daughters, Terry McElwee (Tim), Donna Keller (Marty); sons,...

Rev. Timothy Jeffrey Cole

Rev. Timothy Jeffrey Cole

May 25, 2012

Rev. Timothy Jeffrey Cole, age 48, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012. He was born September 12, 1963 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rev. Cole is preceded in death by his father, Robert Stephen Cole and brother, Joe Cole. He is survived by wife, Diane Hayes Cole; daughter, Ashley Cole (Jake Rogers); son, Jeff Cole; mother, Margie Cole...

Cecil Ledrew Tanner, Jr.

Cecil Ledrew Tanner, Jr.

May 23, 2012

Mr. Cecil LeDrew Tanner, Jr., age 55, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. He was born on August 4, 1956 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Mr. Cecil LeDrew Tanner, Sr. and Mrs. Hazel Ivanette Baldwin. Mr. Tanner is survived by his daughter, Kristy Sanderson of Covington, LA; son, Stewart Golkbski, of Cedartown; grandchildren,...

Evelyn B. Chandler

Evelyn B. Chandler

May 22, 2012

Mrs. Evelyn B. Chandler, age 84, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. She was born on December 7, 1927 in Haralson County. Ms. Chandler is survived by her Son and Daughter-in-law, Dennis and Linda Barber of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; sons, James Barber and friend, Joan Weaver of Piedmont, AL, Larry Barber, Van Barber and friend...

Rev. James Privett, Sr.

Rev. James Privett, Sr.

May 22, 2012

Rev. James Ivy Privett, Sr., age 85, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. He was born on January 17, 1927 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Birdie Norris Privett. Mr. Privett was a United States Army veteran and a member of Youngs Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Privett is survived...

Donald Dowdy

Donald Dowdy

May 21, 2012

Mr. Donald Dowdy, age 75, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012. He was born on January 8, 1937 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Mr. John Dowdy and Ms. Pearl Thomason Dowdy. Mr. Dowdy was in the United States Air Force and retired from the City of Cedartown's Fire Department. Mr. Dowdy is...

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