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.

Richard Steve Rice

Richard Steve Rice

Nov 23, 2011

Mr. Richard Steve Rice, age 64, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. He was born in Cedartown, Georgia, on April 27, 1947 to the late Mr. George Anderson Rice and Mrs. Minnie Estelle Coleman Rice. Mr. Rice is preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Cathleen Rice; and a grandson, Brenton Rice. Mr. Rice is survived...

Flonnie Mae Cooper

Flonnie Mae Cooper

Nov 21, 2011

Mrs. Flonnie Mae Day Cooper, age 89, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011. She was born on January 11, 1922 in Haralson, County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar and Lou Annie Norris Day. Mrs. Cooper is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim Walker Cooper; children, M. William (Dood)...

Barbara White Grimmett

Barbara White Grimmett

Nov 18, 2011

Barbara White Grimmett, age 70, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011. She was born on November 16, 1941 in Cedartown, Georgia. Mrs. Grimmett is survived by her daughters, Lisa Lynn White, Jean R. Morton, Edith E. Shiverdecker, and Kelly Mechelle White. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews....

Jimmie Grimes Haney

Jimmie Grimes Haney

Nov 15, 2011

Mrs. Jimmie Grimes, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Mrs. Haney was born in Cedartown, Georgia, on May 5, 1925, to Paul Grimes, Sr., and Cordelia Green Grimes. Her paternal grandparents were James Frederick Grimes and Martha Henson Cosby. Her maternal grandparents were Lee Oliver Green and Georgia Elizabeth Hunt. A lifelong resident of Cedartown, Mrs. Haney...

Dennis Michael Mcavoy

Dennis Michael Mcavoy

Nov 14, 2011

Mr. Dennis Michael McAvoy, age 72, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011. He was born on February 24, 1939 in Ottawa, Canada. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John and Verna Moncrief McAvoy. Mr. McAvoy was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. McAvoy was retired from Murata, in Rockmart and Raytheon...

Addie Lou Cooley

Addie Lou Cooley

Nov 11, 2011

Ms. Addie Lou Cooley, age 61, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011. She was born on March 24, 1950, in Cleburne County, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Mr. William Doy Knight and Mrs. Eula Maggie Surrett Knight. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Betty Sue Elrod and Dorothy Reeves; and brothers,...

Joyce Doughty Bates

Joyce Doughty Bates

Nov 6, 2011

Ms. Joyce Bates, age 61, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on November 6, 2011. She was born on June 13, 1950, in Charleston, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy and Jacqueline Doughty. Ms. Bates was a machine operator at Ball Corps in Tallapoosa, Georgia for over 32 years. Ms. Bates is survived by...

Tony Mitchell

Tony Mitchell

Nov 4, 2011

Mr. Tony Mitchell, age 49, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2011. He was born on June 7, 1962, in Canton, Georgia. He was the son of the late Mr. R. B. Mitchell and Mrs. Frances Louise Truett Erwin. Mr. Mitchell is survived by, daughter, Heather Nicole Mitchell; step daughters, Jessica Johnson and Alinda Dawson; step sons, Jimmy...

Calvin Lee Liner

Calvin Lee Liner

Nov 3, 2011

Mr. Calvin Lee Liner, age 70, of Albany, GA, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on November 3, 2011. He was born on July 10, 1941 in Haralson County. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C. and Jule Williams Liner. Mr. Liner was a United States Air Force Veteran. Mr. Liner is survived by his daughters,...

Fred Eugene Brumit

Fred Eugene Brumit

Nov 1, 2011

Mr. Fred Eugene Brumit, age 78, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. He was born on June 23, 1933 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Margie Eugenia Baldwin Brumit. Mr. Brumit was a veteran of the United States Air Force and United States Navy. Mr. Brumit is...

Diane E. Cole

Diane E. Cole

Oct 28, 2011

Mrs. Diane E. Cole, age 64, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2011. She was born on June 18, 1947 in Polk County. Mrs. Cole is survived by her husband, Richard Lavonne Cole; son, Clayton Chadwick Cole; son-in-law, Robert Keith; sisters, Janis Beck and Joan Farmer; brothers, David East and Curtis East; four grandchildren, Jarod Cole, Cameron...

David Kenny Folsom

David Kenny Folsom

Oct 25, 2011

Mr. David Kenny Folsom, age 56, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on October 25, 2011. He was born on August 9, 1955 in Rome; he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. LC and Edna Wheeler Folsom. Mr. Folsom was an United States Navy Veteran. Mr. Folsom is survived by son, Josh Clint Folsom; daughter, Texie "Izzey" Elizabeth...

Vernon Ray Elliott, Sgt. First Class (Ret.) U. S. Army

Vernon Ray Elliott, Sgt. First Class (Ret.) U. S. Army

Oct 23, 2011

Mr. Vernon Ray Elliott, Sgt. First Class (Ret.) U. S. Army, age 68, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011. He was born on March 21, 1943, in Columbus, GA. He was the son of the late Mr. A.A. Elliott & Mrs. Edna Yawn Elliott Berry. Sergeant First Class Vernon Ray Elliott retired from the United States...

David Wayne Spann

David Wayne Spann

Oct 22, 2011

Mr. David Wayne Spann, age 47, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011. He was born on June 30, 1964. He was the son of Mr. Robert Lewis Spann, Sr. and Mrs. Carolyn Faye Watson Spann. Mr. Spann is survived by his wife, Marcy Lynn Wagoner Spann; children, Kevin Joel Spann, Daniel Kay Cooners, "Chuckie" Charles Ross Albright and Miranda...

Wendell Larry Stephens

Wendell Larry Stephens

Oct 20, 2011

Mr. Wendell Larry Stephens, age 66, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2011. He was born on March 3, 1945, in Whitfield County, GA. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Goldie and Myrtle Marsena Hughey Stephens. Mr. Stephens was retired from the Georgia Department of Vehicle Safety as chief II. Mr. Stephens...

Sylvia Duke Smith

Sylvia Duke Smith

Oct 13, 2011

Ms. Sylvia Duke Smith, age 75, of Snellville, GA, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011. She was born on December 5, 1935 in Aragon, GA; she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. O.W. and Imogene Grogan Duke. Ms. Smith is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Carl Clark Smith, Jr. and Maria; daughter...

Iola Mcdonald Handlon

Iola Mcdonald Handlon

Oct 11, 2011

Mrs. Iola McDonald Handlon, age 91, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. She was born on September 21, 1920 in Joliet, Illinois; she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John and Lola Spurgeon McDonald. Mrs. Handlon is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas W. Handlon; son, John Thomas Handlon; son-in-law, Daniel...

Bryan Keith Runyon

Bryan Keith Runyon

Oct 10, 2011

Mr. Bryan Keith Runyon, age 52, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2011. He was born on November 30, 1958. Mr. Runyon is survived by his mother, Helen Mangum Runyon; bother, Wayne Lee Runyon, Jr. and nephew, Justin David Runyon. Mr. Runyon is preceded in death by his father, Wayne Lee Runyon Sr.; grandparents, Gordon and Travis Runyon;...

Robert "Robbie" Anthony Hardin

Robert "Robbie" Anthony Hardin

Oct 8, 2011

Mr. Robert "Robbie" Anthony Hardin, age 51, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011. He was born on March 16, 1960 in Floyd County. After a short battle with cancer, he is in the presence of the Lord. Mr. Hardin is survived by his mother, Barbara Jean Spratling Hardin; daughters, Barbara Ann Hardin Littlejohn & Nicholas, Faith...

Alline Malone Lockridge

Alline Malone Lockridge

Sep 26, 2011

Ms. Alline Malone Lockridge, age 83, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011. She was born on February 2, 1928 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Henry and Lula Bell Brazier Malone. Ms. Lockridge is survived by daughters and son-laws, Linda Bird and husband Buford and Lisa McKibben and husband...

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