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.

David Lee Moslander

David Lee Moslander

Dec 9, 2024

Mr. David Lee Moslander, age 67 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024.  He was born on February 11, 1957 in Colorado.

In keeping with Mr. Moslander's wishes, he was cremated.  A memorial service will be held at a later time.

A more complete obituary will be updated soon.

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Phylis Meadows Major

Phylis Meadows Major

Nov 29, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Phylis Meadows Major, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and disciple of Christ. She entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on November 29, 2024.

Born on January 4, 1949, in Moultrie, Georgia, Phylis was the daughter of the late Idus W. (Webb) Meadows...

Carolyn Wynette Hopkins White

Carolyn Wynette Hopkins White

Nov 28, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Wynette Hopkins White, age 78, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024.  She was born on July 20, 1946 in Cedartown, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Emmett and Annie Welchel Hopkins.

Mrs. White is survived by her daughter, Tina White Maxwell (Chuck); son, Richard White (Pamela); grandchildren, Mitch White...

Glenda Faye Mattox

Glenda Faye Mattox

Nov 17, 2024

Mrs. Glenda Faye Johnson Mattox, age 80 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024.  She was born on February 5, 1944 in Rome, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late E.D. and Elizabeth Johnson.

Mrs. Mattox was of the Baptist Faith.

Mrs. Mattox is survived by her loving husband of 27...

Shirley C Carr

Shirley C Carr

Nov 15, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Cordle Carr, age 89 of Cave Spring, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024.  She was born on January 11, 1935 in Rome, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Inez Buffington Cordle.

Mrs. Carr was a member of First Baptist Church of Cedartown, where she taught all the youth girls...

Katherine Stroud

Katherine Stroud

Nov 12, 2024

Katherine "Kathy" Virginia Willingham Pryor Stroud, known to many as "Mama Stroud", went home to be with our Lord at the remarkable age of 100 on November 12, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Born on October 21, 1924 in Cedartown, Georgia to the late Lula Jane and George Jackson Willingham, Kathy lived a full and rich life marked by...

Jeffrey Eugene Winkles

Jeffrey Eugene Winkles

Nov 9, 2024

Mr. Jeffrey Eugene Winkles, age 50 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024.  He was born on November 25, 1973 in Polk County.  He was the son of the late Daniel Ray Winkles, Sr. and Helen Marie Smith Winkles.

Mr. Winkles is survived by his daughter, Haley Winkles Jacobo; son, Blaze Winkles; brother, Daniel Ray...

Marvin David Robinson, Jr.

Marvin David Robinson, Jr.

Nov 9, 2024

Mr. Marvin David Robinson, Jr., age 75 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024.  He was born on August 27, 1949 in Polk County.  He was the son of the late Marvin David Robinson, Sr. and Annie Ruth Newsome Robinson.

Mr. Robinson is survived by his daughters, Rossie Peace Robinson and Anna Robinson Boling (Chandler);...

John "Ricky" Derrick Lankford Sr.

John "Ricky" Derrick Lankford Sr.

Nov 8, 2024

Mr. John "Ricky" Derrick Lankford Sr., age 81, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024.  He was born on December 16, 1942 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late John Henry Lankford and Lucille Worsham Lankford.

Mr. Lankford is survived by his daughter; Ginger Lankford Slaughter (Jason); sons, John Derrick Lankford...

Mary Frances Reddish

Mary Frances Reddish

Nov 2, 2024

Mrs. Mary Frances Reddish, age 76 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.  She was born on February 17, 1948 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Grace Presley Owens.

Mrs. Reddish was an devoted member of the Baptist Faith and a active member of Pine Bower Baptist Church. Mary...

William C. Van Kleef, Jr.

William C. Van Kleef, Jr.

Nov 1, 2024

Mr. William Calvin Van Kleef, Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California on August 9, 1951, and peacefully went home to Our Lord and Savior in Rome, Georgia on Friday, November 1, 2024.

William is survived by his son, William (Marcy) C. Van Kleef III of Rome Georgia; granddaughters, Molly (Peter) Clance and Emily Van Kleef, both...

Joy Denise Wallace Moore

Joy Denise Wallace Moore

Oct 31, 2024

Mrs. Joy Denise Wallace Moore, age 73 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024.  She was born on April 11, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Denise Wallace and Mary Jo Rowell Wallace.

Mrs. Moore is survived by her sons, Chris Moore and Jimmy Moore (Dawn); grandchildren, Katlin Moore (Alex), Amber Moore,...

Clair Michael Bunnell

Clair Michael Bunnell

Oct 29, 2024

Mr. Clair Michael Bunnell, age 73, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.  He was born on January 10, 1951 in Conneaut, Ohio. He was the son of the late Clair Ivan Bunnell and Dorothy Hewes Bunnell.

Mr. Bunnell is survived by his wife, Diane Clay Bunnell; sons, Todd Bunnell and Tyler Bunnell; step-sons,...

Emory Eugene Hughes

Emory Eugene Hughes

Oct 17, 2024

Mr. Emory Eugene Hughes, "Gene", age 61 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  He was born on October 13, 1963 in Polk County.  He was the son of the late George Emory and Doris Faye Womack Hughes.

Gene was a graduate of Cedartown High School, Class of 1981. After graduation he and his...

Ralph Hutcheson

Ralph Hutcheson

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. Ralph Hutcheson, age 85 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.  He was born on October 29, 1938 in Temple, Georgia.  He was the son of the late John Hutcheson and Gladys Brown Hutcheson.

Mr. Hutcheson is survived by his wife, Bonnie Jean Grimes Hutcheson; daughter, Cindy Robinson; son, Barry Hutcheson (Sarah Michini);...

Ann Mccarson Davidson

Ann Mccarson Davidson

Sep 29, 2024

Ms. Ann Edge "Annie" McCarson Davidson, age 88 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024.  She was born on August 4, 1936 in Floyd County, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late John Ralph McCarson, Sr. and Mozelle Edge McCarson.

Ms. Davidson is survived by her daughter, Ann Blaine Davidson Booth-Clibborn; son, James...

Kenneth James Cochran

Kenneth James Cochran

Sep 25, 2024

Mr. Kenneth James Cochran, age 57, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.  He was born on February 18, 1967 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of Sandra Patricia Mobbs Cannon and the late James E Cochran.

Mr. Cochran is survived by his mother, Sandra Patricia Mobbs Cannon (Noel); brother, Allen Malone (Theresa);...

Janice Carol Buttram

Janice Carol Buttram

Sep 23, 2024

Mrs. Janice Carol Roberson Buttram, age 77 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024.  She was born on March 9, 1947 in Polk County.  She was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Ethel I. Smith Roberson.

Mrs. Buttram is survived by her sister, Brenda Reddish (James); brother-in-law, Ricky Norton; several nieces and...

Vivian Hazel Camp

Vivian Hazel Camp

Sep 21, 2024

Mrs. Vivian Hazel Edwards Camp, age 82 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024.  She was born on November 2, 1941 in Polk County, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Ernest Hulsey and Gaynell Dyer Hulsey.

Mrs. Camp is survived by her daughter, Denise Camp Chastain (Jeff); daughter-in-law, Amy Camp; grandchildren, Carissa...

Kathleen Susan Plaskett

Kathleen Susan Plaskett

Sep 19, 2024

Mrs. Kathleen (Kathy) Susan Plaskett (nee Raney), age 74, of Springfield, Tennessee, peacefully passed away September 19, 2024 surrounded by family.

Mrs. Plaskett was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 9, 1950.

Kathy was raised in the Catholic faith. On November 19, 1966 she married her high school sweetheart, with whom she shared life's adventures...

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