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.
Geraldine "Dink" Wilkerson Godfrey
Jan 17, 2012
Mrs. Geraldine "Dink" Wilkerson Godfrey, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. She was born on December 13, 1932 in Wilbarger County, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George and Chessie Chisum Wilkerson. Mrs. Godfrey had been a member of Collard Valley Baptist Church since 1945; she was the longest standing member of...
Nancy Carol Coulam James
Jan 16, 2012
Mrs. Nancy Carol Coulam James, age 68, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012. She was born on February 2, 1943 in Lowell, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nelson and Florence Lillian Coulam. Mrs. James is survived by her husband, Larry James; sons, Michael Wayne Jones and Robert Jesse Jones;...
Thomas Leroy Williamon
Jan 14, 2012
Mr. Thomas Leroy Williamon, age 88, of Fayetteville, GA, formerly of Cedartown, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012. He was born on November 11, 1923 in Calhoun County, Alabama to the late Mr. William Roy Williamon and Mrs. Callie Lois Baker Williamon. Mr. Williamon was a veteran having proudly served in the United States Army. He later retired from Delta...
Karen Renee Oliver Bassett
Jan 10, 2012
Mrs. Karen Renee Oliver Bassett, age 53, of Visalia, CA, formerly of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. She was born on June 3, 1958. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Cecil Oliver and Mrs. Elizabeth Oliver. Renee was a very bright child who loved to learn, she often called herself a sponge when it...
James Clifford Reeves, Jr.
Jan 8, 2012
Mr. James Clifford Reeves, Jr., age 85, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012. He was born on January 30, 1926 in LaGrange, GA. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Clifford and Ida Mae White Reeves, Sr. Mr. Reeves is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, James Reeves "Dink" and Ricky, Teresa...
Buddy Daniel Corn
Jan 5, 2012
Mr. Buddy Daniel Corn, age 77, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012. He was born on September 24, 1934 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Clark and Cora Mae Daniel Corn. Mr. Corn is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Vickie Corn Ayers and Stanley; son, Danny Corn; five...
John Edward Wester
Dec 31, 2011
Mr. John Edward Wester, age 54, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011. He was born in Marietta, Georgia on November 23, 1957. He is preceded in death by his father, Garvin Edward Wester; and sister, Anna Marie McKibben. Mr. Wester is survived by his wife, Shenia Darlene Eaves Wester; daughter and son-in-law, Dana Elizabeth Cushing & Tony;...
Sharon M. Crigler
Dec 30, 2011
Ms. Sharon M. Crigler, age 73, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011. She was born on November 11, 1938 in Cedartown, GA, the daughter of Wilbur and Christine Thacker Perry. Ms. Sharon Crigler is survived by son and his wife, Anthony and Joyce Samples; daughters, Theresa English, Tammy Chastain, Trudy Byers and her husband, Steve; sister,...
Cora Medlin
Dec 26, 2011
Mrs. Cora Medlin, age 71, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011. She was born in Cary, NC on January 12, 1940 and was a graduate of Cary High School. She was a retired real estate agent and broker and a member of The Cedartown First Baptist Church. Mrs. Medlin is preceded in death by husband, William Barney...
Earl "Muscles" Cantrell
Dec 25, 2011
Mr. Earl "Muscles" Cantrell, age 85, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011. He was born in Polk County, Georgia on November 8, 1926 to the late Mr. Emory Cantrell and Mrs. Pauline Ray Cantrell. He was of the Baptist faith and a World War II veteran having proudly served in the United States Army. Earl worked many...
Jacob Steve Rice
Dec 17, 2011
Jacob Steve Rice, age 14, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011. He was born on October 13, 1997 in Rome, GA. Jacob was the son of Mr. George Steven Rice and Mrs. Angela Kay Cosby Maiden. Jacob was an eighth grade student at Cedartown Middle School where he had many beloved friends. He had a contagious...
Job Lamar Lankford
Dec 17, 2011
Mr. Job Lamar Lankford, age 20, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011. He was born January 21, 1991 in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Lankford is survived by mother and step-father, Kay and David Forston; father and step-mother, Joel and Jenny Lankford; brother, Joseph Lamar Lankford; step-brother, Codie Diamond; grandparents, Cayle and Myrtle Puckett, Bess Lankford; uncle, Scott...
Brenda Jo Benham Dalton
Dec 15, 2011
Ms. Brenda Jo Benham Dalton, age 70, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011. She was born on July 27, 1941 in Cherokee, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Vernon and Velma Crabtree Benham. Ms. Dalton is formerly of Sherman, Texas. She was a retired nurse and a member of the Cedartown church...
Bessie Mae Witt
Dec 14, 2011
Mrs. Bessie Mae Witt, age 87, of Fayetteville, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. She was born in Felton, GA on February 29, 1924 to the late James and Ada Hanson Sloman. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Clarence Sloman and Jessie Sloman; twin sister, Lee Willamon; grandson, Ted West; great-granddaughter, Claudia Weeks. Mrs. Bessie...
Edward Donald Shiflett
Dec 12, 2011
Mr. Edward Donald Shiflett, age 83, of Summerville, South Carolina, formerly of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011. He was born on July 9, 1928 in Cedartown. Mr. Shiflett was a veteran of the United States Air Force for 23 years. He then graduated from the University of Georgia with an Electrical Engineer degree. Mr. Shiflett is...
Geraldine "Dean" Smith Arencibia
Dec 11, 2011
Mrs. Geraldine "Dean" Smith Arencibia, age 65 of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2011. She was born on February 12, 1946 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of Mrs. Eloise Lewis Smith and the late Mr. Charles Smith. Mrs. Arencibia was a loving, devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She was a member of Saint...
Laura Mcclung Lee
Dec 10, 2011
Laura McClung Lee, 87, of Cedartown, GA left this world on December 10, 2011. Laura was born in the Felton Community of Haralson County, Georgia on July 2, 1924. Her parents were Elmer and Willie Davis McClung of Felton. Laura's husband of 70 years, Heslip Happy Lee, died on May 26, 2011. She is survived by four children, Dwain Lee...
Robert "Bob" Franklin Casey, Iii
Dec 9, 2011
Mr. Robert "Bob" Franklin Casey III, age 68, of Brisbane, Queensland Australia passed away on Friday December 9, 2011. "Bob" was born on February 14, 1942 to parents Robert Franklin Casey, Jr. and Margaret Spencer Casey. He grew up in Cedartown, Georgia and later enlisted in the United States Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force, he began a...
Donna Leeann Pope
Dec 1, 2011
Donna LeeAnn Pope, age 20, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2011. She was born on September 20, 1991 in Rome, Georgia. Miss Pope was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. and Jamie Garrett Pope. Miss Pope was attending Northwestern Georgia Technical College for Cosmetology and also worked the concession stand at the North West...
Donna Faye Clemons
Nov 28, 2011
Ms. Donna Faye Clemons, age 59, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011. She was born on June 30, 1952 in Aragon, GA. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Joe Clemons, Jr. and Mrs. Mary Lou Searles Clemons. Ms. Clemons was a lifelong member of the Church of God of the Union Assembly and a devoted...
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