Obituaries
Peggy Chambers
Feb 12, 2025
Mrs. Peggy Chambers, age 70, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Peggy was born December 20, 1954, daughter of the late Robert E. Chambers and Lillian Chambers.
Peggy was the owner of the Huddle House on South Marietta Parkway from 1999 to 2013. She was a devoted Baptist who loved the Lord. Her day always started with a cup of coffee, one...
Beatrice "Bea" Egnot
Feb 8, 2025
Mrs. Beatrice “Bea” (Lewis) Egnot, 89, of Cedartown, GA, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Bea was born on October 4, 1935, and grew up in Cedartown, GA. Born to the late Walter and Minnie Lewis, Bea was one of 11 children.
Bea developed a love for Jesus Christ at the age of...
Marie Mullen
Feb 7, 2025
Mrs. Marie Higgins Mullen, age 94, of Cedartown passed away quietly at her home on Friday, February 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Marie was born March 28, 1930 in Rome, Georgia to Fred Clay Higgins, Sr. and Azzie Reeves Higgins. She joined her older brother, Fred Clay Higgins, Jr., to complete the family.
Marie attended Rome Girls High School where...
Dr. Clyde Randall "Randy" Edwards
Feb 7, 2025
Dr. Clyde Randall "Randy" Edwards, age 71, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025.
Dr. Edwards was born March 13, 1953, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late Clyde Marcus "Buddy" Edwards and Frances Edwards.
Dr. Edwards always had a passion for helping others which led him into the medical field. He began his career as a Physician's Assistant before going back to...
James Wilson
Jan 27, 2025
Mr. James Wilson, age 69, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025.
Mr. Wilson was born November 1, 1955, in Cedartown, Georgia, a son of the late William Richard Jackson Wilson and Nancy Parham Wilson.
Mr. Wilson proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a creative person and had the ability to turn any of his talents into...
Guy Rutland
Jan 24, 2025
Guy Jehue Rutland, Jr., age 90 of Cedartown passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, surrounded by family.
Mr. Rutland was born on January 23,1935 in Polk County, Georgia to the late Guy Jehue Rutland, Sr. and Ida Davis Rutland. Guy was the owner of Rutland Farm, a Georgia Centennial Farm, which he and his sister, Blanche, inherited from their parents....
Michael Terrell Dyer
Jan 20, 2025
Mr. Michael Terrell Dyer, age 57, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025.
Mr. Dyer was born November 28, 1967, in Cartersville, Georgia, son of the late Terrell E. Dyer, Jr. and Sandra Gail James Dyer.
Mr. Dyer was an avid outdoorsman and handyman. He loved nature and enjoyed building things, big or small. He was a skilled builder and built homes for...
Sarah Clyde Morgan Gillespie
Jan 18, 2025
Smith & Miller Funeral Home is making this local announcement on behalf of the family and friends of Sarah (Sally) Clyde Morgan Gillespie.
January 18th, 2025
Sarah (Sally) Clyde Morgan Gillespie, 85, passed from her earthly life at her home on Jan. 18, 2025. Sally was born on Dec. 5, 1939, in Cedartown, Ga, to Julian (Hardage) Morgan and Emory Clyde (E.C.)...
Margarette Lou Hamby
Jan 17, 2025
Ms. Margarette Lou "Boots" Hamby, age 80, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025.
Ms. Hamby was born April 30, 1944, in Rockmart, Georgia, daughter of the late Edd Wright and Nellie Williams Wright.
Ms. Hamby lived the entirety of her life in Polk County. Some of her fondest childhood memories included singing Christmas carols to neighbors and friends in the community. She...
Shelia Watkins
Jan 16, 2025
Mrs. Sheila Watkins, age 74 of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Mrs. Watkins was born February 1, 1950, in Rome, Georgia, daughter of the late John “JW” Welchel and Christine Teems Welchel.
Mrs. Watkins was a graduate of Cedartown High School, Class of 1969. She was an avid reader and loved to cook for her family and friends. Mrs. Watkins...
James H. Smith
Jan 14, 2025
Mr. James H. Smith, age 62, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Mr. Smith was born August 31, 1962, in Cedartown, Georgia, son of the late Bobby C. Smith, Sr. and Bobbie Nix Smith.
Mr. Smith is survived by his daughters: Stacey Kiser and her husband, Jonathan, and their children: Lexie, Kameron, Timothy, and Breanna; and Shelby Dale and her husband, Ryan,...
Terry Fowler
Jan 10, 2025
Mr. Terry Fowler, age 71, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025.
Mr. Fowler was born December 2, 1953, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late Archie Fowler and Flonnie Brock Fowler.
Mr. Fowler was a cowboy with a great love for the Rodeo. He was intentional about passing this love onto others who shared the common interest. Many fondly remember the time...
Jack Milton Montfort, Sr.
Jan 4, 2025
Mr. Jack Milton Montfort, Sr., age 55, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Jack was born February 26, 1969, in Cuthbert, Georgia, son of Ruby Frances Byrd Montfort and the late Walter Marvin Montfort.
Jack was the co-owner of Huddle House in Rome, Georgia and Cedartown, Georgia, where he has been a friend to many over the years. He had multiple master’s...
Roy K. Woods, Sr.
Jan 3, 2025
Mr. Roy Kenneth Woods, Sr., age 81, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025.
Roy was born May 19, 1943, in Cedartown, Georgia, son of the late Charlie I. Woods and Clara Smith Woods.
Roy proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1964 until 1969. He was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Cedartown where he joined in...
Benjamin "Karl" Lindsey
Jan 1, 2025
Mr. Benjamin “Karl” Lindsey, age 61, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Mr. Lindsey was born August 13, 1963, in Cedartown, Georgia, son of Benjamin Newton Lindsey and Joan Packer Lindsey.
Mr. Lindsey proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had a passion for collecting and shooting guns, enjoying both as a hobby and a way to connect with...
Muriel "Murt" Horan
Dec 27, 2024
Mrs. Muriel “Murt” Horan, age 89, of Cave Spring passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024.
Mrs. Horan was born in Jamaica, New York February 3, 1935, daughter of the late John Wood and Mathilde Koehler Wood. While her father was serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII, the family moved around a lot until they settled in Pleasant Mount, Pennsylvania...
Arthur Jackson Lindsey
Dec 16, 2024
Mr. Arthur Jackson “Jack” Lindsey, age 92, of Cedartown passed away Monday, December 16, 2024.
Mr. Lindsey was born in Cedartown, Georgia on April 19, 1932, son of the late A.T. Lindsey and Lula Bell Lindsey.
Mr. Lindsey proudly served the United States of America in the United States Airforce. He had a lengthy career in the lab at Inland Paper Mills...
Norma June Debo
Dec 10, 2024
Ms. Norma June Debo, age 85, of Cedartown, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Ms. Debo was born May 25, 1939, in Centralia, Illinois, daughter of the late Ruben Roper and Esther Righettini.
Ms. Debo was born and raised in Illinois, and moved to California after high school. There she began a twenty year career at Boeing Aircraft Company contributing to the...
"Ernie" Canup, Sr.
Dec 7, 2024
Mr. Robert Earnest “Ernie” Canup, Sr., age 58, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Ernie was born May 12, 1966, in Atlanta, Georgia, a son of the late Bobby Canup and Nell Kennedy Canup.
Ernie was an avid Alabama football fan. He had many interests including watching NASCAR races, golf, and watching old Western movies. He loved spending time outdoors fishing, and...
Bobby "Wayne" Wilkes
Dec 7, 2024
Mr. Bobby "Wayne" Wilkes, age 77, passed away Saturday December 7, 2024.
Wayne was born August 8, 1947 in Rockmart, Georgia, son of the late H.E. Wilkes and Bobby Kiser.
Mr. Wilkes was proud to be a Shriner. He had many hobbies and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed trout fishing, camping, riding horses, snowmobiling, and traveling. He was very gifted at...
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