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.

Lucille Edna Millican Hitchcock

Lucille Edna Millican Hitchcock

Mar 2, 2012

Ms. Lucille Edna Millican Hitchcock, age 90, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2012. She was born on November 5, 1920 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Charles Ernest Millican and Mary Melson Graham Millican. Ms. Hitchcock is survived by her daughters, Barbara Ann Farmer Dawson and Joan Farmer Smith; son, Roy Denny...

Lucille Mcdowell Phillips

Lucille Mcdowell Phillips

Feb 22, 2012

Ms. Lucille McDowell Phillips, age 78 , of Pace, Florida, formally of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. She was born on December 21, 1933, in Cedartown, GA. She was the daughter of the late Samuel McDowell and Connie Mae Guice McDowell. Ms. Phillips is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Vickie Phillips Ochoa and Arnold; son and...

Myra Jean Johnson Goodman

Myra Jean Johnson Goodman

Feb 17, 2012

Mrs. Myra Jean Johnson Goodman, age 52, of Monroe, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012. She was born on October 8, 1959 in Rockmart, Georgia. Mrs. Goodman is survived by her husband, James Goodman; mother, Ruby Fay Johnson Murphy; sons; Jason Howard Murphy, Brian Murphy and Douglas Wayne Murphy; sisters, Laura Ann Fuller and Deborah Fay Martin; brothers,...

Eunice Pauline Hampton Boyd

Eunice Pauline Hampton Boyd

Feb 17, 2012

Eunice Pauline Hampton Boyd, age 78, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012. She was born July 19, 1933, in Cedartown Georgia. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by: parents, John Wilburn Hampton & Jewell Adell Bowman Hampton; husband, Edgar Wilburn Boyd; step daughter, Mogene Boyd McConnell; step son, Royce Wilburn Boyd; brothers,...

Jettie Geneva Anne Knight Glenn

Jettie Geneva Anne Knight Glenn

Feb 16, 2012

Ms. Jettie Geneva Anne Knight Glenn, "Momma Dot", age 101, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012. She was born on September 29, 1910 in Polk County; she was the daughter of the late Robert Cleveland and Ada Bell Kirk Knight. Ms. Glenn is survived by her son-in-law, Dewain Campbell; daughters-in-law, Betty Glenn and Mae Frith; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren...

Willie Catherin Martin Reynolds

Willie Catherin Martin Reynolds

Feb 16, 2012

Ms. Willie Catherin Martin Reynolds, age 68, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012. She was born on October 19, 1943 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Ada Pearl Bates Martin. Ms. Reynolds is survived by her sons, Bryan Ayers, Sr., David Ayers and Daniel Ayers and her extended children Bryan Ayers,...

Charles William Ward

Charles William Ward

Feb 13, 2012

Mr. Charles William Ward, age 62, of Cedartown, passed away at his residence on Philpot Street, after a short illness. He served his country with twenty years of Military Service in the Air Force and Army. During this time he served in Germany, Korea and Vietnam where he fought for his country. He was very dedicated to our country and...

Mildred Odessa Camp Jarrell

Mildred Odessa Camp Jarrell

Feb 13, 2012

Ms. Mildred Odessa Camp Jarrell, age 93, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012. She was born on March 3, 1918 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe and Lula Adams Camp. Ms. Jarrell was a member of Clifton Hill Baptist Church in Rossville. Ms. Jarrell is survived by her adopted...

Bobbie Kenneth Mckenzie, Ii

Bobbie Kenneth Mckenzie, Ii

Feb 7, 2012

Bobbie Kenneth McKenzie, II, age 48, of Orlando, Florida, and a former Roman, died suddenly on February 7, 2012, at his residence in Orlando following an apparent heart attack. A native of Rome, Bobbie was born on October 22, 1963, the son of Rome and Floyd County retired Fire Chief, Bobbie K. and Lynda O. McKenzie of Rome. He had...

Virginia D. "Jenny" Blythe

Virginia D. "Jenny" Blythe

Feb 3, 2012

Virginia D. "Jenny" Blythe, age 88, of Rome, formerly Cedartown, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012, at her residence. She was born June 14, 1923, in Anniston, Calhoun County, AL. As the wife of a WWII Veteran, Mrs. "Jenny" Blythe proudly served her country through her unfailing support of her husband and nation. She was a lifelong and faithful...

Bobby R. Switzer

Bobby R. Switzer

Feb 2, 2012

Mr. Bobby R. Switzer, age 68, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012. He was born on March 28, 1943 in Williamstown, Grant County, Kentucky, to the late Melvin and Minnie Hymer Switzer. He proudly served in the United States Army and was a retired caregiver. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Mary...

Rev. James "J.C." Lorren

Rev. James "J.C." Lorren

Feb 1, 2012

Rev. James "J. C." Lorren, age 80, of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. He was born October 5, 1931 in Borden Springs, AL. He is preceded in death by parents, Alex Lorren and Bessie Seigler Lorren; sister, Gloria Jean McGee and brothers, Jessie McGee and J. B. McGee. Rev. J. C. Lorren is survived by daughters, Deborah...

James William "Bill" Hiett

James William "Bill" Hiett

Jan 23, 2012

Mr. James William "Bill" Hiett, age 88, of Jonesboro, formerly Cedartown, GA, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012. He was born on November 21, 1923 in DeKalb County, Alabama. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lowell and Jewel Chupp Hiett. Mr. Hiett was a United States Army veteran and was twice awarded the Military Order...

Baby, Noah Wilson Riley

Baby, Noah Wilson Riley

Jan 21, 2012

Baby, Noah Wilson Riley, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Parents of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron and Haley Wilson Riley. Baby Riley is survived by his parents; maternal grandmother, Tammie Wilson; maternal grandfather, Bill Smith, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Robert and Becky Bragg and paternal great-grandmother, Ruby Myland. Baby Riley is preceded in death by his brother, Paxton Aaron Riley;...

Charles William Blankenship

Charles William Blankenship

Jan 21, 2012

Charles William Blankenship, age 88 of 832 College Dr. Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on January 21, 2012. Mr. Blankenship was born on August 15, 1923, the son of the late Robert Austin Blankenship, Sr. and Lelia Pruitt Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship retired from Atlanta Gas light Company in 1986 after 39 years and 6 months employment. He was the Regional Manager...

Herschel Shelton Langston

Herschel Shelton Langston

Jan 20, 2012

Mr. Herschel Shelton Langston, age 76, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012. He was born on May 30, 1935 in Piedmont, Alabama. He was the son of the late Mr. Shelton Langston and Mrs. Trudie Olean Word Langston. Mr. Langston is survived by his two sons, Jimmy Langston and Terry Langston; two sisters, Betty Rogers and Jeanette...

Sandra Faye Reaves Hill

Sandra Faye Reaves Hill

Jan 19, 2012

Ms. Sandra Faye Reaves Hill, age 61, of Columbus, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012. She was born on December 20, 1950 in Calhoun County, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Floyd Richard and Ms. Beatrice Maybell Knight. Ms. Hill is survived by sisters, Ibe Gene Franks, Glenda Jacobs, Elizabeth Reaves and Angela McGatha and...

Amy Lou Jarrell

Amy Lou Jarrell

Jan 19, 2012

Mrs. Amy Lou Jarrell, age 80, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012. She was born August 3, 1931 in Floyd County, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Wiggins and Lucille Pyles Shell; daughter, Linda G. Ferguson; granddaughters, Amy Lynn Ferguson Goss and April Ferguson Ayers; brother, Robert "Jake" Wiggins, Jr. Mrs. Amy Lou...

Chad W. Armstrong

Chad W. Armstrong

Jan 18, 2012

Mr. Chad W. Armstrong, age 34, of Temple, GA, formerly of Marietta passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. He was born October 14, 1978 in Austell, GA. He was an employee of Transport America. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Raymond and Edith Jordan and Mary and Elmer Armstrong. He is survived by wife, Christy LeeAnn Hammock Armstrong;...

Doris Ayers Daniel

Doris Ayers Daniel

Jan 18, 2012

Mrs. Doris Ayers Daniel, age 90, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. She was born on April 22, 1921 in Haralson, County, GA. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Floyd and Pearl Ayers. Mrs. Daniel was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, an active member and treasurer of the June...

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