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.
Robert "Timothy" Mccarty
Mar 9, 2011
Mr. Robert "Timothy" McCarty, age 47, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. He was born on April 17, 1963 in Cedartown, son of the late Robert McCarty and Opal Adell Duggar Wood. Mr. Robert Timothy McCarty is survived by his wife, Tammy "Latrelle" Puckett McCarty; daughter, Halyn Cade McCarty; son, Camrin Tyler McCarty and brother, Chris McAdams....
Doris Welch
Mar 7, 2011
Mrs. Doris Welch, age 89, of Ellijay, Georgia, formally of Cedartown, passed away on March 7, 2011. She was born on December 30, 1921 in Harlan, Kentucky; the daughter of the late Mr. and Mr. Charles and Anna Hamilton Coleman. Mrs. Doris Welch is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Anna Hamilton Coleman; husband, Rev....
Billy D. Holbrooks
Mar 5, 2011
Mr. Billy D. Holbrooks, age 80, of Rockmart, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011. He was born on August 26, 1930 in Polk County, Georgia. Mr. Holbrooks is survived by his brother, Benny Holbrooks of Florence, South Carolina. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margie Owens Holbrooks; parents, Clifford H. Holbrooks, Sr. and Mautille Broadaway Holbrooks; sisters,...
Sierra Skye Fletcher
Mar 4, 2011
Miss. Sierra Skye Fletcher, age 16, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina formerly of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011. She was born on March 23, 1994 in Cartersville, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her maternal mother, Lori Renee Duncan Crawford; paw-paw, Donald Fletcher and great-grandmother, Omalee Gaddy. She is survived by parents, Donnie Lee Fletcher,...
David M. Fuller
Mar 2, 2011
Mr. David M. Fuller, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. A burial service was conducted at Rest Haven Cemetery, Cedartown. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Mr. David M. Fuller.
Betty Jean Wheeler
Feb 28, 2011
Mrs. Betty Jean Wheeler, age 61, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011. She was born on October 11, 1949 in Cedartown, she is the daughter of the late Mr. Henry "Hershel Short and Ms. Ollie Mozell Welchel Short. Mrs. Wheeler was a seamstress at Arrow for many years. Mrs. Wheeler is survived by her mother, Ollie Mozell...
Infant, Jacob Malachi Hitchcock
Feb 27, 2011
Infant, Jacob Malachi Hitchcock, son of, Ms. Christy Lynn Hitchcock, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011. Jacob Malachi Hitchcock is survived by his mother, Christy Lynn Hitchcock; sisters, Jasmine Williams and Chastity Hitchcock; brothers, Edgar Suazo, Christopher Suazo and Elijah Hitchcock; aunts, Samantha Rodriguez, Jessica Smith and Misty Ballew; grandmothers, Gladys Ballew and Lucille Hitchcock; step-grandmother, Betty Smith and...
Helen Kirk Morton
Feb 27, 2011
Ms. Helen Kirk Morton, age 83, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011. She was born on November 2, 1927 in Taylorsville, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. J. B. and Annie Bell Deems Edwards. Ms. Morton worked at Arrow Inc. for many years and retired as a supervisor. Ms. Morton is survived by a daughter, Kathy Lindsey; three...
John "Tinker" P. Hopkins
Feb 25, 2011
Mr. John "Tinker" P. Hopkins, age 66, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2011. He was born on June 14, 1944 in Cedartown, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emment Russell and Annie Bell Welchel Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins is survived by a son, Johnny D. Hopkins; sisters, Barbara Smith, Wynette White, Diane Harrell and Joyce McLarty;...
Sara Lou Folsom
Feb 20, 2011
Ms. Sara Lou Folsom, age 76, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2011. She was born in Rock Run, Alabama on March 23, 1934 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Flora Mobley Tanner. Ms. Folsom was a seamstress for Arrow for many years. Ms. Folsom is survived by daughters, Angela Jenkins, Peggy Miller and Samantha Barrett;...
William Floyd Short
Feb 19, 2011
Mr. William Floyd Short, age 70, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2011. He was born on September 24, 1940. Mr. Short is survived by his mother, Ollie Mozell Short ; his daughter, Cindy Meadows; his son, Dwayne Short; sister, Betty Jean Short; brother Roy Short four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr. is preceded in death by...
Sharon Phyllis Parker
Feb 8, 2011
Ms. Sharon Phyllis Forrister Parker, age 63, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. She was born on February 18, 1947 in Cedartown; she is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Henry and Flora Mae Howell Forrister. Ms. Parker is survived by two daughters, Regina Mae Hurley and Donna Lee Rampley; a son, Christopher Ray...
Kenneth Howard Brown
Feb 6, 2011
Mr. Kenneth Howard Brown, age 68, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011. He was born on February 23, 1942. Ken will be remembered for his love of flying, riding his motorcycle, caving, repelling and four wheeling with his wife Nancy and friends. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Nancy; his sister, Debbie Brown; his son, Scot...
Dorothy Lanelle Zuker Mcgowan
Feb 4, 2011
Dorothy Zuker McGowan, age 71, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Friday, February 4, 2011. She was born December 19, 1939 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Gus P. Zuker, Sr. and Nell Shiflett Zuker. Mrs. McGowan is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. William T. McCown III and Christy, Mark McCown and Amy; sisters, Joanne Brock,...
Thomas Marland Rainey
Jan 31, 2011
Mr. Thomas Marland Rainey, age 88, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011. He was born on January 10, 1923, in Cedartown to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse and Eymo Rainey. Mr. Thomas Marland Rainey was a veteran of WWII seving as a medic in a field hospital. Mr. Rainey was a retired manager from Dempsey...
Infant, Kylie Alexandra Brown
Jan 29, 2011
Infant, Kylie Alexandra Brown, daughter of, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lee and Kristy Lynn Gallimore Brown, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2011. Kylie Alexandra Brown is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lee and Kristy Lynn Gallimore Brown; sisters, Halie Alexis Cortina and Lacey Nichole Brown; brothers, Timothy Lee Brown, Jr. and Hayden Gallimore Brown and grandparents,...
Manuel J. Cruz Escutia
Jan 28, 2011
Mr. Manuel J. Cruz Escutia, age 52, of Cedartown, Georgia, formally of Cuaracurio, Mexico, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011. He was born on December 22, 1958 the son of Mr. Alfonso and Cirenia Cruz Escutia. Mr. Escutia is survived by his wife, Margarita Carmona; daughter, Amanda Escutia; sons, Smith C. Escutia, Emanuel Escutia and Alexander Escutia; sisters, Flavia...
Tammy Lee George Barnett
Jan 28, 2011
Tammy Lee George Barnett, age 41, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Friday, January 28, 2011. She was born August 18, 1969 in Cedartown, Georgia. She is the daughter of Ester Lee Winkles McRae and Del George, Sr. She is preceded in death by mother, Ester Lee Winkles McRae; brother, Floyd Delmus George, Jr.; sisters, Tonya McRae & Tasha McRae; niece,...
Thomas Houston Elliott, Jr.
Jan 21, 2011
Mr. Thomas Houston Elliott, Jr. age 52, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011. He was born May 24, 1958, the son of the late Thomas Houston Elliott, Sr. and the late Shirley Jane Dobbs Hutchison. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Danny Lee "Debo" Elliott. Mr. Elliott is survived by daughters, Jamie Elliott...
James "Jim" Wilburn Lankford
Jan 19, 2011
Mr. James "Jim" Wilburn Lankford of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, after his second battle with cancer. He was born on July 3, 1934 in Polk County, to the late Otis Richard "Bill" Lankford and the late Dorothy Williams Lankford. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Starling Monroe Williams and...
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