Obituaries

Mark  Steven Reid

Mark Steven Reid

Feb 3, 2023

Mr. Mark Steven Reid, age 55, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.

Mark was born July 10, 1967, in Nagasaki, Japan, son of the late Billie Wayne Reid and Sandra Sue Hollen Reid. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the communication division. Mark was the founder of Power Distribution Maintenance, an electrical...

Crystal Perry Vincent

Crystal Perry Vincent

Jan 28, 2023

Mrs. Crystal Gail Vincent, age 46, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 after an extended illness.

She was born in Rome, Georgia on November 23, 1976, a daughter of Harold L. Perry and Brenda Mount Perry. 

Crystal had worked with Polk County 911 for over 26 years and has served as the E-911 Director since June 2017. During her...

Jerry Neal  Lee

Jerry Neal Lee

Jan 26, 2023

Mr. Jerry Neal Lee, age 78, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, peacefully at his home.

Mr. Lee was born on February 13, 1944, in Polk County, Georgia. He was the son of Everett and Gladys Wells Lee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Lee; two sisters, Evelyn Pyle and Dot McElwee.

Mr. Lee...

Henry E Seamon

Henry E Seamon

Jan 25, 2023

Mr. Henry E. Seamon, age 93, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Mr. Seamon was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Virginia Seamon, and son, Kenneth Ray Seamon.

There are no formal services planned at this time.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Henry E. Seamon.

Virginia  Thomason

Virginia Thomason

Jan 23, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Thomason, age 82, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023.

She was born June 27, 1940, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Robert Forrister and Mildred Pruitt Forrister.

Mrs. Thomason was a friendly person who never met a stranger and was lovingly referred to as the “Facebook queen.” She had a very generous nature and always put others above herself....

Alvin Lee Hopkins

Alvin Lee Hopkins

Jan 23, 2023

Mr. Alvin Lee Hopkins, age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023.

Alvin was born July 21, 1942, in Cedartown, son of the late Emmett Hopkins and Annie Welchel Hopkins.

Alvin proudly served our country in the United States Army, having earned a Bronze Star. He was a faithful deacon at Mt. Home Baptist Church. He was an avid...

Carlton Harrison "Harry" Duggan

Carlton Harrison "Harry" Duggan

Jan 21, 2023

Mr. Carlton Harrison "Harry" Duggan, age 78, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023.

Mr. Duggan was born November 15, 1944, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late James “Ham” Duggan and Edith Day Duggan.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Mr. Lynn Duggan.

Mr. Duggan was a graduate of Cedartown High School Class of 1962 and...

John  Pope

John Pope

Jan 21, 2023

Mr. John Pope, age 52, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023.

Mr. Pope was born June 16, 1970 in Rome, Georgia, son of Bobby Pope and the late Elizabeth Cagle Pope. He was a 15-year employee of Sheboygan Paint Company. He was an avid sports fan that loved all Duke University sports. He enjoyed rodeos, a nice round of golf or...

Linda Faye S. West

Linda Faye S. West

Jan 20, 2023

Mrs. Linda Faye S. West, age 78, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023.

Linda was born November 11, 1944, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Loyd Strickland and Katie Mae Strickland.

Linda was lovingly referred to as a “firecracker.” It has been said you never had to guess where you stood with her and that included her deep love for all...

Thomas "Thom" Stewart

Thomas "Thom" Stewart

Jan 14, 2023

Thomas A. Stewart, age 71, passed away at his home in Cedartown on January 14, 2023.

Thom was born the second child of James and Peggy Stewart on June 22, 1951. He was raised in Warrenton, Georgia along with his brother, Jimmy Stewart and sister, Ann Stewart Walker.

Thom went on to graduate from Georgia Southern University with a degree in criminal...

Juanita Doeg

Juanita Doeg

Jan 10, 2023

Mrs. Juanita Strickland Doeg, age 83, of Cedar Bluff, Alabama passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Mrs. Doeg was born December 6, 1939, in Cedartown to her late parents, Raleigh T. Strickland and Vassie Bowling Strickland. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward Strickland, James Strickland, Cecil Strickland and Kenneth Strickland; sisters, Pauline "Polly"...

Tina Camille Jarrell

Tina Camille Jarrell

Jan 7, 2023

Ms. Tina Camille Jarrell, age 52, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023.

She was born in Rome, Georgia, July 25, 1970, a daughter of James Michael Jarrell and Betty Fortune Jarrell.

She is preceded in death by her father, James Michael Jarrell, and her great nephew Hudson Landers.

Tina was a lifelong learner and earned degrees from West Georgia College, Berry...

John  B Moates

John B Moates

Jan 2, 2023

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home would like to announce, on behalf of the family, the passing of Bishop John B. Moates. 

Bishop John B. Moates, age 62, of Silver Creek, GA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 2, 2023.

John was born in Springfield, Illinois on October 10, 1960, son of the late Bishop Ernest Cleveland Moates...

Mildred Lou Gilmore

Mildred Lou Gilmore

Dec 31, 2022

Mildred Lou Gilmore, age 78, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022.

She was born January 1,1944, daughter of the late John Henry Thurman and Dovie Lou Thurman.

Mrs. Gilmore loved spending time with her family above all. She was a homemaker and enjoyed going to yard sales.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gilmore was preceded in death by two...

Elian  Ambrocio  Morales

Elian Ambrocio Morales

Dec 23, 2022

Little Elian Ambrocio Morales, age 2 months, of Cedartown passed away Friday, December 23, 2022.

He was born October 19, 2022, in Rome, Georgia to Humberto Ventura Geronimo and Gladys Ambrocio Morales.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 2, 2022, at 3 :00 PM in the Chapel of Smith & Miller Funeral Home with Pastor Jose Anguiano officiating. Interment will follow...

Antonio King  "Q" Johnson

Antonio King "Q" Johnson

Dec 20, 2022

Mr. Antonio King "Q." Johnson, age 29, of Cedartown transitioned Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

He was born February 28, 1993, Tedra Sumlin.

Q was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Cedartown, having joined at an early age. He was a loving father. Q was known to have a quiet spirit and loved to joke. He was trained in the art...

Peggy Jo Stephens

Peggy Jo Stephens

Dec 15, 2022

Mrs. Peggy Jo Stephens, age 82, of Cedartown, GA, passed away, Thursday, December 15, 2022.

She was born June 26, 1940, in Chattanooga, TN, daughter of the late James E. Gregg and Dorothy Glenn Gregg.

Mrs. Stephens leaves a legacy of friendship, as she was known for “never meeting a stranger.” She was a dedicated member of Friendship Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Ralph Smith, Sr.

Ralph Smith, Sr.

Dec 13, 2022

Mr. Ralph Walter Smith, Sr., age 75, of Cedartown, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022. 

Mr. Smith was born October 30, 1947, in Rome, Ga., to his late parents, Charles "Preacher" Smith and Eloise Lewis Smith. 

He was, above all, a family man. He enjoyed having cookouts and spending time with those he loved. Mr. Smith was a man of...

Ruth  C. Bordelon

Ruth C. Bordelon

Dec 10, 2022

Mrs. Ruth C. Bordelon, age 88, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Ruth was born November 13,1934, in Ashville, North Carolina to her late parents, Walter Crawford and Ida Davis Crawford.

Mrs. Bordelon loved her family and attending any sporting event that her children and grandchildren were participating in. She would always spend a little time shopping and watching the...

Adam  Griffin

Adam Griffin

Dec 4, 2022

Mr. Adam Griffin, age 42, of Cedartown passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Adam was born November 14, 1980, in Rome, Georgia son of Mark Daniel Griffin and Shelia Glenn Griffin.

Adam was a God loving, family man that believed in working hard to provide for his family. He loved riding his Harley and all vintage cars and trucks. He was a...