Obituaries
James "Jimmy" Minge
Aug 18, 2025
Mr. James Bruce “Jimmy” Minge, age 79, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025.
Mr. Minge was born December 3, 1945, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late Walter Bruce Minge and Neill Morris Minge.
Mr. Minge was a dedicated member of the Caledonia Masonic Lodge # 121. One of Mr. Minge’s passions in life was riding and showing horses. He had a...
Patrick Alden Tibbetts
Aug 16, 2025
Mr. Patrick Alden Tibbetts, age 75, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Mr. Tibbetts was born November 22, 1949, in Connersville, Indiana, son of the late Jerry Tibbetts and Margaret Jones Tibbetts.
Mr. Tibbetts was a skilled computer engineer. He enjoyed traveling, and especially loved trips to the beach. He had a special interest in Hot Rod cars and was most relaxed...
Eddie Wayne Mathis
Aug 12, 2025
Mr. Eddie Wayne Mathis, age 65, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Mr. Mathis was born June 3, 1960, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late Paul Mathis and Martha Hurst Mathis.
Mr. Mathis loved any time spent outdoors, and especially enjoyed fishing and camping. No matter the occasion, Mr. Mathis always kept an upbeat demeanor. He was known for his giving...
Dewey Daniel Thomas, Jr.
Aug 7, 2025
Dewey Daniel Thomas, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Rome, Georgia. He was born November 25, 1951 in Spencer, West Virginia to the late Dewey Daniel Thomas, Sr. and the late Frances Emma (Bowley) Thomas.
He married Debra Brown in 1973, and they settled in south Floyd County, Georgia. He was a veteran, having served for 1...
Glenn Campbell
Aug 6, 2025
Polk County lost a legend this week. Mr. Glenn Wade Campbell of Rockmart, Georgia, left this earth on August 6, 2025. Glenn was born on June 5, 1948. He was the son of the late Billy Campbell and Tommie Lou Simpson Campbell, and was raised on Grady Road in Rockmart, Georgia.
Glenn was raised helping on the family farm, milking cows...
Gary Lackey
Aug 5, 2025
Mr. Gary Lackey, age 65, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Mr. Lackey was born June 27, 1960, in Cedartown, Georgia, son of Mary Vines Beatenbaugh and the late Hubert Lackey.
Mr. Lackey enjoyed the simple things in life like afternoons spent fishing, and listening to country music. He had a special appreciation for collectible cars. His presence will be deeply missed...
Isaiah Andrew Neal
Jul 28, 2025
Mr. Isaiah Andrew Neal, age 32, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025.
Isaiah was born December 3, 1992, in Akron, Ohio, son of Michael Manning and Elizabeth (Neal) Manning.
Isaiah was a gifted artist and musician. He loved to spend time playing his guitar. Above all, Isaiah will be remembered for his giving and loving spirit.
Isaiah is preceded in death by a...
Clyde William Runyon
Jul 21, 2025
Mr. Clyde William Runyon, age 81, of Cedartown, passed away, Monday, July 21, 2025.
Mr. Runyon was born May 15, 1944, in Cedartown, Georgia, son of the late Tom Runyon and Pauline Hampton Runyon.
Mr. Runyon spent the entirety of his life in Polk County, Georgia. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Mr. Runyon was a hardworking individual, having worked...
Jesse Ray Baker
Jul 19, 2025
Mr. Jesse Ray Baker, age 37, passed away, Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Jesse was born August 11, 1987, in Carrollton, Georgia.
Jesse worked hard to build a successful career in the automotive industry. His dedication and work ethic led him to become a manager at Nalley Hyundai of Lithonia. He was a jokester by nature, and was known for his many pranks...
Thomas "Tommy" Lockridge
Jul 7, 2025
Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Lockridge, age 65, of Cedartown passed away Monday, July 7, 2025.
Mr. Lockridge was born January 17, 1960, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late Perry Lockridge, Jr. and the late Beverly Raiford Lockridge.
Mr. Lockridge is survived by his children: Lacey Sanchez and Thomas "T.J." Lockridge, Jr. both of Walhalla, South Carolina; nine grandchildren; sisters, Cathi Weider and...
"Bettye" Elizabeth Conaway LaPann
Jul 7, 2025
Mrs. Bettye Elizabeth Conaway LaPann, age 76, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025.
Mrs. LaPann was born January 22, 1949, in Fort Payne, Alabama, daughter of the late William Henry Conaway and Edna Dorothy Dunn Conaway.
Mrs. LaPann was a devoted Baptist who loved and served the Lord throughout her life. She was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church, where her...
JoAnn McCrickard
Jun 25, 2025
Mrs. JoAnn McCrickard, age 87, of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Mrs. McCrickard was born April 18, 1938, in Cedartown, Georgia.
Mrs. McCrickard known lovingly as “Mama” to so many, she was full of life and always ready for an adventure. She loved to travel, never missing a chance to explore new places and meet new faces. A visit to...
Huel "Wayne" Stroup
Jun 24, 2025
Mr. Huel "Wayne" Stroup, age 74, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Mr. Stroup was born April 29, 1951, in Cedartown, Georgia, son of the late Milton Bud Stroup and Bassel Hulsey Stroup.
Mr. Stroup had a lengthy career at General Motors. After retirement, he went on to do Auto Body work. He had a special love for cars and enjoyed drag...
Retired Lieutenant (United States Navy) Vincent Broome
Jun 19, 2025
Retired Lieutenant (United States Navy) Vincent (Vince) Barry Broome, age 66, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Mr. Broome was born June 5, 1959, in Cedartown, Georgia, son of Marcelle Vincent Broome and the late Doyle D. Broome, Sr.
He is survived by his loving wife Cathy of 43 years, daughters Sara Hulsey (Kris) and Anna Holcomb (Jimmy), and three grandchildren Julian...
Larry Barber
Jun 16, 2025
Mr. Larry Barber, age 69, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025.
Mr. Barber was born November 27, 1955, in Buchanan, Georgia, son of the late Jimmie Preston Barber and Evelyn Barber Chandler.
Mr. Barber was skilled in woodworking. He enjoyed any time spent outdoors, and especially enjoyed camping. He found a lot of joy in tending to his garden. Mr. Barber was...
Cathy Marie Winkles
Jun 16, 2025
Cathy Marie Winkles, age 63, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Cathy was born December 19, 1961, in Savannah, Georgia, daughter of the late Doyle and Marie Jarrell.
Cathy married her beloved husband, Franklin Eugene Winkles, November 15, 1985.
Cathy was a paraprofessional for Polk County and Haralson County Schools for over twenty years. She enjoyed reading and spending...
William “Jack” Prewett
Jun 15, 2025
William Jackson “Jack” Prewett, 85, of Cedartown was born on June 16, 1939, and passed away on June 15, 2025.
He was born in Cedartown, Georgia, son of the late Thomas Franklin Prewett and Irene Kuglar Prewett.
After growing up on the family farm, Jack entered into the United States Navy and after faithfully serving, he returned home to Cedartown. Jack was...
Virginia Jo Clemons Ware
Jun 14, 2025
Mrs. Virginia “Gingers” Jo Clemons Ware, age 98, of Cedartown passed away June 14, 2025.
Mrs. Ware was born June 4, 1927, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Luther Virgil Clemons and Myrtle Edge Clemons.
Mrs. Ware was the “baby sister” of six brothers. She was a long-time resident of Cedartown, having graduated from Cedartown High school, Class of 1944. She...
Shirley Randall
Jun 10, 2025
Shirley Irene Jackson Randall, age 85, stepped into Glory on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was married to the late Dr. Maurice Lee Randall and they ministered together as missionaries (with the International Mission Board) in Zimbabwe, Africa for thirty years (1971-2001).
Shirley was born in Seattle, Washington on June...
Lou Ella Chastain
May 29, 2025
Ms. Lou Ella Chastain, age 74, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Ms. Chastain was born May 27, 1951, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late John Wells and Zona Jackson Wells.
Ms. Chastain was a proud graduate of Cedartown High School, Class of 1969. She was of the Pentecostal Faith and served God with her life. Ms. Chastain enjoyed simple things...
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