Obituaries
Janice Marie Ballard
Jun 26, 2024
Ms. Janice Marie Ballard, age 52, of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Janice was born November 6, 1971, in Rome, Georgia, daughter of the late Wesley Ballard and the late Patricia Smith.
Janice was a graduate of Pepperell High School. She was a very gifted person who loved crafting. She was talented in cross stitch, crocheting, making stained glass, and...
Bobi Peppers
Jun 26, 2024
Ms. Bobi Peppers, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully departed this life on June 26, 2024, following a courageous battle with an extended illness. She was 62 years old. Born on December 30, 1961, to the proud parents of Bob and Joyce Peppers, Bobi was a cherished native of Cedartown, Ga, where her resilient spirit and unwavering faith...
"Buddy" Gentry
Jun 24, 2024
Mr. John David "Buddy" Gentry, age 74, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024.
Mr. Gentry was born December 22, 1949, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late Grady Gentry and Vera Gentry.
Mr. Gentry was of the Baptist Faith. After his retirement, Mr. Gentry spent his time working in lawn service. He found much joy just in living and enjoyed dancing, music,...
J.C. Witt
Jun 17, 2024
Mr. James Cecil “JC” Witt, age 82, of Cedartown passed away, Monday June 17, 2024.
Mr. Witt was born August 20, 1941, son of the late James Witt and Bert “Tina” Witt.
Mr. Witt proudly served his country in the United States Army in the Vietnam War and retired in 1985. He loved America and was a big Donald Trump supporter. He...
Judy Darlene Reynolds
Jun 12, 2024
Mrs. Judy Darlene Harrison Reynolds, age 75, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Judy was born November 7, 1948, in Scottdale, Georgia, daughter of the late Alvin Harrison and Frances Harrison.
Judy was a very dynamic individual with many hobbies and talents. She enjoyed time spent doing crafts and tending to her garden. She loved traveling, UGA football, and watching NASCAR. Judy...
Tricia Lambert
Jun 11, 2024
Ms. Tricia Lambert, age 50, passed away, Tuesday, June 11, 2024.Tricia was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, October 9, 1973, the daughter of the late Kathleen Mills Frankforther and Richard Lambert. In addition to her mother, Tricia was preceded in death by a twin sister. Tricia is survived by her father and step mother, Richard and Laura Lambert; step father, Donald Frankforther;...
Melissa Elaine Anderson
Jun 9, 2024
Melissa Elaine Anderson, age 43, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024.Melissa was born June 26, 1980, in Carrollton, Georgia, daughter of James Anderson and the late Karen Anderson. Melissa spent the greater part of her life here in Cedartown, having been a graduate of Cedartown High School, Class of 1998. She was described as free spirited, intelligent, and creative. Melissa loved...
John Francis Burkart
Jun 8, 2024
John Francis Burkart, age 81, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
He was born on September 29, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio son of the late Francis Milton Burkart and Alma Speed Burkart.
He had a remarkable career as a Delta Airline Pilot for 32 years. Prior to his aviation career, John served in the Marine Corps as a Major...
Leon T. Allen
Jun 7, 2024
Mr. Leon Timothy Allen, age 76, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024.Leon was born on January 16, 1948, in Bremen, Georgia, son of the late Josephine Gore Booker and Cleon Allen.Leon married his best friend on July 15, 1968. Leon and Mickey were happily married for almost 56 years. Leon proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the...
Denise Goforth
Jun 6, 2024
Mrs. Denise Goforth, age 61, of Rockmart, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Mrs. Goforth was born August 22, 1962, in Lubbock, Texas, daughter of the late Buddy Wolfe and Janet Bernard Potts.
Mrs. Goforth was formerly a catering director. She had a huge heart and enjoyed the simple things in life, like taking walks and feeding ducks along the way. She...
Darrell Compton
Jun 5, 2024
Mr. Darrell Compton, age 63, of Rockmart passed away June 5, 2024.
Darrell was born June 26, 1960, in Rockmart, Georgia, son of the late Guy Compton and Joyce Yarbough Lewis.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by stepfather, Thomas Lewis.
Darrell is survived by his daughter, Kaylee Prater; grandson, Dillon Ingebrigten; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Amanda...
Phillip "Scott" Hackney
Jun 5, 2024
Mr. Phillip "Scott" Hackney, age 65, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024.Mr. Hackney was born in Cedartown, Georgia, January 15, 1959, son of the late John Hackney and Louise Landrum Hackney.Scott was an avid hunter and loved watching NACAR Racing. He spent many years working as a welder in his family's business.He is survived by his sisters and...
Ricky Nale
Jun 1, 2024
Mr. Ricky Leon Nale, age 70, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024.Ricky was born September 21, 1953, in the Seney community of Rockmart, son of the late Lonnie Franklin Nale and Annie Mae Duncan Nale Redding.Ricky spent his life in Polk County and was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. Throughout the years, Ricky taught Sunday School...
Barbara Carroll Roberson
May 24, 2024
Ms. Barbara Carroll Roberson, age 97, of Cedartown, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. Ms. Roberson was born March 21, 1927, in Cedartown, Georgia, a daughter of the late Earnest Carroll, Sr. and Mary Ellen Carroll. Ms. Roberson was a lifelong member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church where she found great joy singing in the choir. She has been an avid...
David Lawrence Ash
May 21, 2024
Mr. David Lawrence Ash, age 67, passed away Tuesday, May21, 2024.
Mr. Ash was born in Cedartown, Georgia, September 16, 1956, adopted son of the late James Marion Ash and Mary Frances (Sunny) Brooks Ash.
Mr. Ash was a graduate of the Cedartown High School Class of 1974. At the young age of 16, he became a devoted follower in his Christian...
Elaine Rice
May 19, 2024
Ms. Elaine Rice, age 74, of Cedartown, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024.Elaine was born April 29th of 1950, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Eugenia York Lorrens. Elaine has lived the entirety of her life here in Cedartown and made many friends over the years. She pursued higher education at Floyd College, having obtained an Associate's Degree, and worked...
Tammy Dingler
May 9, 2024
Ms. Tammy Dingler, age 64, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024.Tammy was born June 8, 1959 in Cedartown, a daughter of James Donaldson and Janice Fortune. Tammy was known for her kind spirit. She had a way of selflessly giving to others that was very special. Tammy found great fulfillment in making meals for others anytime she could. She...
Hunter Brock Barrett
May 8, 2024
Mr. Hunter Brock Barrett, age 16, of Cedartown, passed away, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Hunter was born March 12, 2008, in Rome, Georgia, son of Kenny Barrett and Minta Conn Barrett. Hunter was a fun loving guy who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. He was a jokester and loved a good prank. Hunter had lots of hobbies...
Stanley Eugene Harpole
May 4, 2024
Mr. Stanley Eugene Harpole, age 60, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024.Mr. Harpole was born in Mathiston, Mississippi, March 7, 1964, son of the late James Mack Harpole, Jr. and Elizabeth Speich Harpole. Mr. Harpole spent his childhood years living in Mississippi. For many years of his life he lived in Baldwin County, Alabama, before making Cedartown his home in 2016....
Rolland Harley Devor, III
May 1, 2024
On behalf of the family, The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to share the obituary of Mr. Rolland Harley Devor, III. Rolland Harley Devor, III, 64, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Atrium Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia.He was born May 8, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Rolland...
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