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.
Virginia Mathis Reynolds
Jul 31, 2011
Mrs. Virginia Mathis Reynolds, age 87, of Cedartown, Georgia, formerly of Sumter, S.C., passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2011. She was born on January 31, 1924 in Marlboro County, S.C., the daughter of the late J.W. Mathis, Sr. and Dessie Brown Mathis. Mrs. Reynolds is preceded in death by her husband, Craig Reynolds; sisters, Marie Chewing, Elisabeth Blackwood, Agnes...
Rodney Lee Pierce
Jul 27, 2011
Mr. Rodney Lee Pierce, age 47, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. He was born on June 28, 1964 in Rome, Georgia; he was the son of the late Mr. Burney Lee Pierce and Mrs. Laura Bell Allen Easterwood. Mr. Pierce is survived his wife, Audrey Sloan Pierce; daughter, Sherry Pierce; son, Keith Pierce; step daughter, Heather...
Ruth Benfield Vincent
Jul 26, 2011
Ms. Ruth Benfield Vincent, age 89, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. She was born on June 30, 1922 in Cedartown; she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Stella Austin Benfield. Ms. Vincent is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Judy V. Buckner and John; two grandchildren, Karen Heykens, of Jacksonville, FL and...
Doris Frances Weatherby Jarrett
Jul 22, 2011
Ms. Doris Frances Weatherby Jarrett, age 86 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011. She was born on October 23, 1924 in Floyd County; she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John and Oloa Frances Maddox Weatherby. Ms. Jarrett is survived by daughter and son-law-in, Carolyn Jarrett Timms and James; son and daughter-in-law, Johnny...
Dorothy Ellison Tumlin
Jul 19, 2011
Ms. Dorothy Ellison Tumlin of Blue Ridge, Georgia formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 after a brief illness. Dot was a long time employee of the Georgia Department of Labor. Dot is survived by three daughters, Ellen T. White of Blue Ridge, GA, Jennie T. Visscher of Marietta, GA and Ann Tumblin Carnes of Los Angeles,...
Winifred Donald Zuker
Jul 19, 2011
Mr. Winifred Donald Zuker, age 76, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. He was born in Cedartown on September 17, 1934; he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Evie McGee Zuker. Mr. Zuker is survived by cousins, Janet Nale, Don McGee, Larry McGee, Danny McGee and Randy McGee and also several other...
Ruby Frances Jones Roberts
Jul 16, 2011
Mrs. Ruby Frances Jones Roberts, age 61, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2011. She was born on October 2, 1949 in Dekalb, Alabama. Frances worked for many years as a sales clerk at Builders Station in Cedartown. Frances is survived by her loving husband, Dale Roberts; mother, Dorothy Agnes Jones; daughters, Amy Thomas, Kim Sessions and Carolyn...
Glenn Harold Forston
Jul 15, 2011
Mr. Glenn Harold Forston, age 48, of Cedartown, GA passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011. He was born on May 13, 1963 in Cedartown, Georgia. Mr. Forston is survived by wife, Lorrie Denise Hulsey Forston; mother, Lura Ellen Lawler Forston; son, Timothy Glenn Forston; granddaughter, Christina Inez Forston; sister and brother-in-law, Cathy & Mike Cotton; brothers and sister-in-laws, Joe...
Charlotte P. Blair
Jul 15, 2011
Mrs. Charlotte P. Blair, age 78, of Cedartown, GA passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011. She was born in Covington, GA on May 27, 1933, the daughter of the late James and Annie Ruth Perkins. Mrs. Blair was a beloved member of Anna Kresge Memorial United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by...
Joe Monroe Johnson
Jul 14, 2011
Mr. Joe "Monroe" Johnson, age 71, of Cedartown, GA passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011. He was born August 2, 1939 in Polk County, GA. Upon retirement Mr. Johnson had been the Polk County Building Inspector for twenty-three years. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Mr. Monroe Johnson is survived by wife, Mary Youngblood Johnson; daughter and...
Kenneth Neal Hackney
Jul 9, 2011
Mr. Kenneth Neal Hackney, age 70, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011. He was born on April 12, 1941 in Cedartown; the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Curtis & Florence Wray Hackney. He is preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Jane Davis Hackney; sister, Helen Hackney; and parents. He is survived by his daughter...
Glenda Jane Davis Hackney
Jul 6, 2011
Mrs. Glenda Jane Davis Hackney, age 68, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. She was born on December 20, 1942 in Cedartown; she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Linnie Gaylor Davis. Mrs. Hackney worked for many years as a secretary of the Polk County School System. Mrs. Hackney is survived by...
Edna E. Watson Ledbetter
Jun 28, 2011
Mrs. Edna E. Watson Ledbetter, age 80, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. She was born on November 20, 1930 in Cedartown; she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Russell and Molly Martin Watson. Mrs. Ledbetter and her husband, Everett opened and managed Ledbetter Insurance Company here in Cedartown in 1973. Mrs. Ledbetter is...
Charles Elmer Grimes
Jun 27, 2011
Mr. Charles Elmer Grimes, age 96, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011. He was born on December 8, 1914 in Cullman, Alabama; he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Fletcher and Lou Mary Herndon Grimes. Mr. Grimes was retired after working for many years at Diamond Shamrock. Mr. Grimes is survived by his...
Kathy Worthington Alred
Jun 23, 2011
Mrs. Kathy Worthington Alred, age 61, of Hiram, Georgia passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2011. She is survived by husband, Steve Alred; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Carrie Alred, Jason and Tracy Alred; granddaughters, Sara, Brittany, Brooke, and Christy; father and step-mother, Hoyt and Sue Worthington; brother, Steve Worthington and brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Marie Worthington; step-sisters and...
Charles Sidney Smith
Jun 20, 2011
Mr. Charles Sid Smith, age 74, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011. He was born on July 16, 1936 in Harrison County; Pine Bluff, West Virginia. Mr. Smith worked for many years as an engineer and retired from Goodyear Engineered Fabrics. Mr. Smith is survived by his mother, Maudell Parsons Smith; daughter and son-law, Jennifer Smith Martin...
Marjorie Alice Cantrell Knight
Jun 16, 2011
Mrs. Marjorie Alice Cantrell Knight, age 78, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011. She was born on September 20, 1932 in Conyers, Georgia; she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William D. and Alice Casey Cantrell. Mrs. Knight is survived by her loving husband, Mr. Robert Knight; son, William David Knight; sister, Polly...
Jackie Ray Coffey
Jun 14, 2011
Mr. Jackie Ray Coffey, age 62, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. He was born on December 12, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia; he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Odell and Sara Lou Blair Coffey. Mr. Coffey is survived by his loving wife Mrs. Wanda Wallin Coffey; daughters, Tonya Sparkman and Tina...
Lila Fincher Welchel
Jun 11, 2011
Ms. Lila Fincher Welchel, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011. She was born on February 21, 1929 in Haralson County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Otis W. Fincher and Etta Newman Fincher. Ms. Welchel is survived by daughter, Joan Welchel Leatherwood; sons, Larry Welchel, Sr. and Anthony Laverne...
Sara Campbell Hillman
Jun 7, 2011
Mrs. Sara Campbell Hillman, age 87 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. She was born on March 17, 1924 in Polk County; she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Rubin and Sara Williams Campbell. Mrs. Hillman worked as a school administrator for many years in Warren, Michigan for a private church school....
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