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.
Scotty Lee Lockridge
May 20, 2012
Mr. Scotty Lee Lockridge, age 31, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012. He was born on July 25, 1980 in Rome, GA. Mr. Lockridge is survived by his mother and step-father, Sharon Gowens Wilkie and Joseph and father and step-mother, Preston Lockridge and Wendy; grandmother, Myrtle Lockridge; sister and brother-in-law, Stacy Watters and Kevin; niece and nephew,...
Arzilla Robinson
May 19, 2012
Arzilla W. Robinson, age 94, of Cedartown, GA passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012. She was born August 11, 1917, the daughter of the late Doc Weaver and Phoebe Lewis Weaver. She was formerly employed by the Polk Medical Hospital in the nursing field and was also the oldest living member of Lake Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by...
Olin Lynn Gammage, Jr.
May 19, 2012
Mr. Olin Lynn Gammage, Jr. of Cedartown, GA passed away on Saturday May 19, 2012. He was 66 years old. He was born July 13, 1945 in Albany, GA, the son of Olin L. Gammage, Sr. and Doris Toney Gammage. A 1963 graduate of Cedartown High School, Olin Lynn Gammage, Jr., took the reins of the funeral home in 1974...
William T. "Dub" Couch
May 18, 2012
Mr. William "Dub" Couch, age 83, of Cedartown, GA passed away Friday, May 18, 2012. He was born August 7, 1928, the son of the late Rupert Lee Couch and Mattie Maude Bennett Couch. Mr. Couch proudly served in the United States Army assigned to the 82nd Airborne as a Jump Master. He is survived by wife of 58 years,...
Erskine "Butch" Gilliland
May 17, 2012
Mr. Erskine Lawrence "Butch" Gilliland, age 67, of Cedartown, GA passed away on May 17, 2012 after an extended illness. He was born April 11, 1945 in Walker Co., GA to the Late Ernest M. Gilliland and Vera Smith Gilliland. Butch worked in the auto parts business for many years including the parts department at Al Brooks Ford. He loved...
Anna L. Oatman
May 12, 2012
Mrs. Anna L. Oatman, 96, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012. She was born in Chandlersville, IL on January 6, 1916. Mrs. Oatman is preceded in death by husband, Lawrence C. Oatman; parents, Harley Brasel and Josephine Collins Brasel. She is survived by daughter, Phyllis L. Roberts of Cedartown; sons, Albert L. Oatman and Delbert F. Oatman. Several...
William Derek Nichols
May 10, 2012
Mr. William Derek Nichols, age 31, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012. He was born on July 25, 1980 in Rome, Georgia. Derek was the son of Zack Nichols and Patti Brown Stansell. Mr. Nichols is survived by his mother and step-father, Patti and Mike Stansell, father and step-mother, Zack and Bobbie Nichols; brothers, Matt Nichols and...
Freddie Haynes Pemberton
May 5, 2012
Homegoing Service for Freddie Haynes Pemberton will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 12 Noon at Breakthrough Christian Center, 3078 Benjamin E. Mays Dr., Atlanta. Pastor Curtis Phelps, Jr., officiating. The body will lie in state from 11 AM until the funeral hour at the church. Interment Lincoln Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church...
Helen House Roberson
May 4, 2012
Helen House Roberson, age 92, of Perry, formerly of Mableton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 4th, 2012. She was born on May 25, 1919 in Rome, Georgia to the late Robert Lee House and Gertrude House Brooks. She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Houston Roberson; daughter, Mary Magdalene Stansell, of Rome GA; son, Bobby...
Margaret Jo Moncrief Howard
May 1, 2012
Mrs. Margaret Jo Moncrief Howard, age 73, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. She was born on December 31, 1938 in Borden Springs, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wes and Bessie Mae Brazier Moncrief. Mrs. Howard is survived by her loving husband, Mr. Charles Howard; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Keith...
Judy Elaine Odom Brock
Apr 28, 2012
Judy Elaine Odom Brock, age 65, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, April 28th, 2012. She was born on May 1, 1946 in Cedartown to the late Terry and Elise Odom. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Joe D. Brock, Sr.; son & daughter-in-law, Joey and Dana Brock; grandchildren, Christopher Todd Wisener and Kirsten Cierra Brock;...
Robert Allen (Bobby) Camp
Apr 27, 2012
Mr. Robert Allen (Bobby) Camp, age 58, died at Redmond Regional Hospital on April 27, 2012. Born April 9, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, he lived in Rockmart, GA and worked as a self-employed residential framer and paint sub-contractor until diagnosed with lung cancer two years ago. Survivors include one son, Robert (BJ) Baldwin of North Carolina, one daughter, Miranda Camp...
Aleita Wanda Garner Brown
Apr 27, 2012
Ms. Aleita Wanda Garner Brown, age 84, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012. She was born on September 7, 1927 in Haralson County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hobson John and Emma Kate Cosby Garner. Ms. Brown was the wife of the late Oliver W. Brown to whom she was married to on May...
Mary Marlow Henderson
Apr 21, 2012
Mary Marlow Henderson, age 95, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012. She was born on November 10, 1916 in Hyer, West Virginia to the late Ward & Annie Marlow. She is survived by her daughters, Co Baskin (Dave), Lucy Scarborough (David), and Maggie Walls; grandchildren, Suzanne Price (Wayne), Emmy Baskin, Katie Klahn (Josh), Wesley Walls;great grandchild, Rachel...
Will J. Elkins
Apr 20, 2012
Mr. Will J. Elkins, age 87, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012. He was born on June 23, 1924 in Barrow County, Georgia. He has been a member of New Harmony Baptist Church since 1946. He was employed at Goodyear Mills in Cedartown, Georgia for 29 years. He also was a veteran having served in the Army/Air...
Darrell Wayne Robinson
Apr 20, 2012
Darrell Wayne Robinson, age 31, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012. He was born on November 26, 1980, in Rome Georgia. Darrell is survived by his parents, Ricky Van Robinson & Kathy Hopper Robinson; wife, Krista Marie Robinson; daughter, Tori Marie Robinson; sister Sherry Reed; niece, Sierra Reed; and special family, Stacie, Austin, & Hailey Henson. The...
Randy Joe Morris
Apr 19, 2012
Mr. Randy Joseph Morris, age 54, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2012. He was born on August 20, 1957 in Bremen, Georgia. Mr. Morris is survived by his mother, Evelyn Rowell Morris; daughters and son-in-laws, Renee Morris Dentmon and Terry and Rita Morris Swindall and Mike, Brandy Morris Couch and Kendrick and Jessica Morris; son, Josh Morris;...
John Stallings
Apr 19, 2012
Mr. John Stallings, age 81, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2012. He was born on September 8, 1930 in Madisonville, Tennessee. Mr. Stallings is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, James and Marie Stallings and a niece, Barbara Connelly. Mr. Stallings is preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. A graveside and interment...
Carlton Johnson
Apr 15, 2012
Mr. Carlton Johnson, age 86, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2012. He was born on March 1, 1926, in Cedartown, to the late, James Edward Johnson and the late, Eldres Birdie Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a United States Army Veteran, retired as a truck driver, and was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist...
Mary X Brown Middleton
Apr 15, 2012
Mrs. Mary X Brown Middleton, age 93, of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Cedartown passed away Sunday, April 15, 2012 at The Oaks of Mayview Nursing Home in Raleigh. Mrs. Middleton was a member of The First Baptist Church in Cedartown and especially loved working in the Church's Memorial Garden. She and her late husband, Joseph Melvin Middleton, were co-owners of...


