Obituaries
Ginger Rogers
Mar 19, 2025
Ms. Ginger Rogers, age 65, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Ms. Rogers was born June 23, 1959, daughter of the late Hoyt Rogers and Jiffie Sitton Rogers.
Ms. Rogers was a kind person who found joy in making others happy. She was a waitress at the Huddle House for many years, and enjoyed her time with co-workers and customers. She especially...
Jonathan "Jon" Bedford
Mar 17, 2025
Mr. Jonathan “Jon” Ladane Bedford, age 43, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025.
Jon was born June 2, 1981, in Rome, Georgia, son of Larry Bedford and Martha Phillips Lyons.
Jon was a passionate outdoorsman who found joy in hunting and fishing during his free time. A dedicated Alabama Football fan, he was also skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. One of his favorite...
Lynne Brock Mangum
Mar 17, 2025
On behalf of the family, Smith & Miller Funeral Home announces the passing of Ms. Lynne Brock Mangum.
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Ms. Lynne Brock Mangum, 75, of Wellington, will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Wellington First Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Miller officiating. The family will receive friends at...
Geneva Grace Bentley
Mar 14, 2025
Mrs. Geneva Grace Bentley, age 86, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025.
Mrs. Bentley was born February 12, 1939, in Rockmart, Georgia, daughter of the late Woodrow Camp and Grace Marks Camp.
Mrs. Bentley was very passionate about her work as a hairdresser. She served her clients for fifty-three years and loved her time with each of them. She loved reading, traveling, and...
Joel "Joe" Irwin Edge
Mar 13, 2025
Joel “Joe” Irwin Edge, a beloved father, brother, Papa, and friend, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer. He was a man who loved his family deeply, embraced adventure, and always made time for those he cared about.
Joe was born on January 10th, 1949, to Anne Irwin Edge and John Walter Edge. He started his successful career at...
Sheila Grogan
Mar 13, 2025
Mrs. Sheila Grogan, age 76, of Cedartown, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Sheila was born November 8, 1948, daughter of the late Edward Gazaway and Evelyn Hardin McNabb.
Alongside her husband, Butch, Sheila dedicated her life to the Lord in the 70’s. She loved to shop for bargains and found much joy in decorating for every...
Gwendolyn Formby
Mar 12, 2025
Mrs. Gwendolyn “Gwen” Louise Pope Formby, age 82, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Mrs. Formby was born August 23, 1942, in Rome, Georgia, daughter of the late Oliver Pope and Lucille Lockridge Pope.
Mrs. Formby was a lifelong resident of Spring Garden, Alabama, having graduated from Piedmont High School. She worked at the Cherokee County Probate Office for ten years after...
Lamar Poole
Mar 12, 2025
Lamar Duke Poole, a long-time resident of the Rome area, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the age of eighty-nine.
Born September 7, 1935, in Gordon County, Georgia, to the late John Hunter Poole and Willie Mae Worley Poole Lemons, Lamar graduated from Plainville High School in 1953 where he played basketball and baseball. He married...
Angela Joe Oswalt
Mar 9, 2025
Ms. Angela Joe Oswalt, age 72, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Angela was born May 7, 1952, in Rome, Georgia, daughter of the late John Foster Oswalt and Ruth Caldwell Williams.
Angela spent the greater part of her life in Polk and Haralson County. She was of the Baptist faith. Angela found joy watching birds and especially loved cardinals. She loved...
Carol Pilgrim
Mar 6, 2025
Mrs. Carol Drummond Pilgrim, age 75, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Born in Cedartown, Georgia, on April 3, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Drummond and Virginia Lindsey Drummond.
Carol was known for her kindness and gentle spirit. She found joy in simple things like spending time outdoors, tending to her flowers and garden, and listening...
Jimmy Wright
Mar 5, 2025
Mr. Jimmy Wright, 87, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd.
Born in Cedartown on November 29, 1937, he was the son of the late J.L. Wright and Mozelle Collins Wright.
Jimmy was a devout Christian and enjoyed raising a family of three boys along with his wife. He was also a grandfather to multiple...
James E. Chapman
Mar 4, 2025
Mr. James E. Chapman, age 82 of Cedartown, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Mr. Chapman was born February 22, 1943, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of Mr. Frank Chapman and Mrs. Nellie Morris Chapman.
Mr. Chapman was known by many as the co-owner and operator of Chapman Waste Oil Company in Cedartown for twenty-five years. He was a dynamic individual with...
Romie "Buck" Cook
Mar 3, 2025
Mr. Romie “Buck” Cook, age 83, of Cedartown passed away Monday, March 3, 2025.
Mr. Cook was born July 4, 1941, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late Romie J. Cook, Tessie Mae Brown Cook and Virginia Black.
Buck had a lengthy career as a self-employed painter and wallpaper installer. In his spare time, he enjoyed carrying his daughters fishing. He would...
Christopher Scott Seabolt
Feb 28, 2025
Mr. Christopher “Scott” Seabolt, age 53, of Cedartown, passed away.
Christopher was born May 25, 1971, in Rome, Georgia, son of Roger Seabolt and Gloria Tillery Seabolt.
Scott had a long career as a mechanic at the Polk School District Bus Barn. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on motors. He was a wonderful friend and brought joy to all who knew...
James Russell Hopkins
Feb 27, 2025
Mr. James Russell Hopkins, age 76, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Mr. Hopkins was born August 21, 1948, son of the late Emmett R. Hopkins and Annie Welchel Hopkins.
Mr. Hopkins was a longtime member of the Georgia National Guard. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed time spent hunting, fishing, and camping. Mr. Hopkins loved to travel, especially...
Catherine "Joyce" Neal Long
Feb 25, 2025
Mrs. Catherine "Joyce" Neal Long, age 89, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Mrs. Long was born October 12, 1935, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, daughter of the late Thomas Neal and Ethyl Stanley Neal.
Mrs. Long was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved country living and spending time outdoors, especially camping and enjoying the beauty of nature. She...
Margie "Ann" Bentley
Feb 21, 2025
Mrs. Margie “Ann” Pierce Bentley, age 78, of Cedartown, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025.
Mrs. Bentley was born June 18, 1946, daughter of the late Ventis Pierce and Lucy Mae Hudson Pierce.
Mrs. Bentley was a resident of Cedartown for the entirety of her life, having been a graduate of Cedartown High School, Class of 1964. Mrs. Bentley dedicated her life...
Ronald "Ronnie" Williams
Feb 17, 2025
Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Williams, age 83, of Cedartown passed away Monday, February 17, 2025.
Mr. Williams was born February 27, 1941, in Cedartown, Georgia, son of the late Verbon Williams and Ozell Hessler Williams.
Mr. Williams was a gentle and kind person. He had a love for education and had a lengthy career as a teacher at the Georgia School For The...
Betty Jo Heath Franklin
Feb 16, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jo Heath Franklin, age 94, of Cedartown, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Betty was born October 7, 1930, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late George Edward Heath and Bettie Tuck Heath.
In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mr. Olin Stone Franklin; brothers: Cleve Heath of Bremen, Georgia, Bob Heath of...
Linda Magouyrk
Feb 14, 2025
Mrs. V. Linda Magouyrk, age 77, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025.
Mrs. Magouyrk was born May 3, 1947, in Anniston, Alabama daughter of the late Willie Davis Grubbs and Daphine Kellum Grubbs.
Linda was a homemaker that enjoyed gardening, canning vegetables, sewing, and her great enjoyment was her family.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Magouyrk is preceded in death by her...
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