Obituaries
Lillie Rutherford
Oct 18, 2023
Mrs. Lillie Rutherford, age 81, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Mrs. Rutherford was born January 26, 1942, in Dallas, Georgia, daughter of the late P.D. Strickland and Edith Moore Strickland.
Mrs. Rutherford enjoyed watching game shows and the excitement of completing crossword puzzles. Above all, she received her greatest joy while with her family.
Mrs. Rutherford was preceded in death by her...
Terry White
Oct 2, 2023
Mr. Terry White, age 54, passed away, Monday, October 2, 2023.
Mr. White was born, September 6, 1969, in Tallahassee, Florida, son of the late Olice White and Joyce Davis White.
Mr. White was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and being outdoors and was skilled in concrete work. Mr. White always enjoyed watching an Alabama Football game. Above all, he loved...
Dorothy "Dot" Juanita Ray
Sep 27, 2023
Ms. Dorothy “Dot” Juanita Ray, age 72, passed away, Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
She was born September 8, 1951, in Moultrie, Georgia, to her late parents, Roy Self and Margie Hight Self.
Ms. Dorothy was lovingly referred to as “Dot” by all who knew her. She enjoyed the simple things like feeding the birds and painting. She was always up for watching...
Alma "Jean" Parker
Sep 26, 2023
Ms. Alma Jean Sills Parker, age 81, passed away, Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
Jean was born May 7, 1942, in Lafayette, Georgia, the daughter of her late parents, Carl Dempsey Sills and Lucille Mildred Barnett Sills.
Jean was of the Christian faith and loved worshipping the Lord and attending her church. She attended Mountain Springs Church and Mountain Home Church. Jean loved...
Noel Eugene Smith, Sr.
Sep 17, 2023
Mr. Noel Eugene Smith, Sr., age 76, of Cedartown passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Mr. Smith was born January 14, 1947, son of his late parents Clyde and Margaret King Smith.
Mr. Smith had a servant’s heart. He was a proud member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church where he served as deacon for several years. He was a prankster and enjoyed...
Teresa Mcclure
Sep 17, 2023
Mrs. Teresa Eileen McClure passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Teresa was born August 31, 1954, in Rome, Georgia, daughter of her late parents, Howard L. Jackson and Alma Garmon Jackson.
Teresa lived all of her life here in Cedartown, having graduated from Cedartown High School, Class of 1972. She was of the Methodist faith. Teresa’s greatest joy in her life was...
Ryan Christopher Griffin
Sep 16, 2023
Mr. Ryan Christopher Griffin, age 37, passed away, Saturday, September 16, 2023.
Ryan was born December 19, 1985, in Stockbridge, Georgia, son of Darrell Griffin and the late Kathy Griffin.
Ryan lived the greater part of his life here in Cedartown. He was a very dynamic person with many hobbies and talents, such as woodworking, painting, fishing, and working with his hands....
Barbara Jean Jones
Sep 13, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Jean Jones, age 87, of Cedartown, passed away, Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Barbara was born in Cedartown, March 8, 1936, the daughter of the late Allen Faires and Ruby Mull Faires.
Barbara lived all of her life here in Cedartown and had a great impact on all who lived around her. She enjoyed the simple things in life, such as...
Jerry "Toby" Timms
Sep 3, 2023
Mr. Jerry “Toby” Timms, age 75, passed away, Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Mr. Timms was born, November 1, 1947, in Cedartown, Georgia, the oldest child of the late William “WC” Timms and Evelyn Davis Timms.
Mr. Timms was a resident of Cedartown, having graduated from Cedartown High School, Class Of 1966. He then proudly served our country in the United States Army...
John Wayne King
Sep 1, 2023
Mr. John Wayne King, age 69, passed away, Friday, September 1, 2023.
Mr. King was born in Atlanta, Georgia, April 3, 1954, son of the late John King and Mary Jarrell King.
In addition to his parents, Mr. King was preceded in death by several family members.
He is survived by an aunt, Robin Brannon; cousins, Patricia Balch, Lee Beecham, Elizabeth Beecham, Maximus...
Opal Bevis
Sep 1, 2023
Mrs. Opal Bevis, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2023, at the age of 95. She was residing in Cedartown, GA, where she had made countless memories and touched the lives of those around her.
Opal was born in Tallapoosa, Georgia on June 3, 1928 daughter of the late Murdock Williams and Bessie Hamrick Williams.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Bevis...
Lois Annette Ayers
Aug 30, 2023
Mrs. Lois Annette Ayers, aka “Mama Lois”, age 74, of Cedartown, passed away, Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
She was born in Cedartown, Georgia, on November 7, 1948, the daughter of Elmer Redmond and Louise Haynes Redmond.
She was a woman of God. She loved spending time with her family. She was called “Mama Lois” by many people because that is who...
Thomas "Kent" Millican
Aug 28, 2023
Mr. Thomas “Kent” Millican, age 72, passed away, Monday, August 28, 2023.
Mr. Millican was born, September 15, 1950, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late James H. Millican, Sr. and Elizabeth Whorton Millican.
Mr. Millican proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He retired after a thirty-year career at the Post Office and then went on to operate Allstate...
James "Craig" Camp
Aug 26, 2023
2 Corinthians 5:1-5, 8
For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands.
We grow weary in our present bodies and we long to put on...
Roger Davis
Aug 26, 2023
Mr. Roger Davis, age 63, passed away, Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Mr. Davis was born in Rome, Georgia, December 29, 1959, son of the late Jimmy Roger Davis and Elmira Davis.
Mr. Davis is a native of Cedartown and graduated from Cedartown High School, class of 1977. He loved taking trips to the Smokey Mountains and always enjoyed going for a ride...
Gabriel Matías Aguilar-Hernández
Aug 17, 2023
Mr. Gabriel Matías Aguilar-Hernández, age 21, passed away suddenly, Thursday, August 17, 2023.
Mr. Aguilar-Hernandez was born, February 27, 2002, in San Miguel Ixtahuacan, San Marcos, Guatemala, the son of Santos Nicolas Aguilar- Mejía and Simeona Florinda Hernández Cinto de Aguilar.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Prescilia Marleny Aguilar- Hernández.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of...
Sammy James Strickland
Aug 15, 2023
Mr. Sammy James Strickland, age 83, passed away, Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Mr. Strickland was born March 30, 1940, in Buchanan, Georgia, son of the late Mac and Annie Strickland.
Mr. Strickland was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed singing and leading songs at church. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Strickland enjoyed time spent with...
Brenda Gail Highfield
Aug 14, 2023
Miss Brenda Gail Highfield passed away Monday, August 14, 2023.
Miss Brenda was seventy-six years young. She was born, December 4, 1946, in Rome, Georgia, the daughter of the late Lewis J. Highfield and Florine Privett Highfield.
Brenda was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She loved animals and always made time for children and babies. Miss Brenda was a loving mother,...
Justin Christopher Dempsey
Aug 11, 2023
Mr. Justin Christopher Dempsey, age 31, passed away, Friday, August 11, 2023.
Justin was born, February 22, 1992, in Rome, Georgia, son of Christopher Daniel Dempsey and Betty Jo Dempsey.
Justin was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle. He always made time for playing with his nieces and nephews and hanging out with family and friends. He was a 2011 graduate...
Thomas Michael "Mike" Swindall
Aug 9, 2023
Mr. Thomas Michael “Mike” Swindall, age 53, passed away, Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
Mr. Swindall was born, April 19, 1970, in Rome, Georgia, the son of Myrtle Swindall and the late Bill Swindall.
Mr. Swindall was a family man and enjoyed time spent with his children and grandchildren. He was a loving husband to his wife, Rita, for twenty-eight years. Mr. Swindall...
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