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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Janice Bryan Roden Tidwell
Sep 26, 2011
Ms. Janice Roden Bryan Tidwell, age 70, of Boaz, Alabama, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011. She was born on September 14, 1941. She was the daughter to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. and Kathleen Bevel Bryan. Ms. Tidwell is survived by son, Dana Roden; sister and brother-in-law, Dian Allred and James; brother-in-law,...
Clara Lee Welchel
Sep 20, 2011
Mrs. Clara Lee Welchel, age 82, of Cedartown, GA passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2011. She was born April 14, 1929 in Polk County, the daughter of the late William M. and Wealthey M. Tuck Lee. Mrs. Welchel is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Cooper Welchel; son, James Ray Welchel, Sr., brothers and sisters, Edd Lee, C....
Harold G. Hall
Sep 20, 2011
Mr. Harold Gene Hall, age 80, of Cedartown, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. He was born December 20, 1930 in Albertville, AL. He is preceded in death by parents, Buford and Leila Mayo Hall; sister, Ella Wayne Frix; brothers, Bill Hall and James Hall. Mr. Hall is survived by wife of sixty-one years, Jessie Grizzard Hall; sons...
Thelma Faye Atkins Cagle
Sep 14, 2011
Mrs. Thelma Faye Atkins Cagle, age 91, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. She was born on September 16, 1919 in Rockmart. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Callie Cook Atkins. Mrs. Cagle was a beloved, longtime member of the Union Grove Baptist Church where she attended the Ladies Adult Sunday School Class...
Mattie Florence Frawley
Sep 12, 2011
Mrs. Mattie Florence Frawley, age 82, of Cedartown, GA passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011. She was born May 20, 1929 in Dallas, GA, the daughter of the late John and Grace Carter Lively. Mrs. Frawley, affectionately known as Ms. Mattie by her friends, was a dedicated and beloved member of Second Baptist Church. She is preceded in death...


