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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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...
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...
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