Obituaries
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...
Linda Faye Kelley
May 1, 2024
Ms. Linda Faye Kelley, age 79, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Ms. Kelley was born December 25, 1944, in Rome, Georgia, daughter of the late Hugh Rogers and Bonnie Rogers. Ms. Kelley was especially fond of cats and loved to have as many as she could. She found joy in simple things like afternoons spent sitting on the porch, crossword puzzles,...
Deborah Elizabeth Wolfenbarger
Apr 29, 2024
Ms. Deborah Elizabeth Wolfenbarger passed away Monday, April 29, 2024."Greater is He that lives within me than he that is in the world." 1 John 4:4Ms. Wolfenbarger was born August 25, 1962, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Bruce Phleger Wolfenbarger and Easter Mae Wolfenbarger.Ms. Wolfenbarger was known for her generous nature. Much like her own mother, she always...
Darryl Lines
Apr 22, 2024
Mr. Darryl Lines, age 61, of Buchanan, Georgia, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024. Mr. Lines was born July 15, 1962, in Portsmouth, Virginia, son of Robert "Bob" Lines, Jr. and Bernice Lines. Mr. Lines loved all sports and afternoons spent fishing. He enjoyed going bowling with friends and family. Mr. Lines was a man of consistency, having spent thirty-one years...
Wayne McCrickard
Apr 19, 2024
Wayne was born December 5, 1957, in Columbus, Georgia, son of Jo Ann McCrickard and the late Grady Carl McCrickard.Wayne spent his childhood years in the Woodstock and Acworth area and all of his adulthood in Cedartown. He was a history buff and an avid fan of antiques, which he collected as a hobby. He also enjoyed photography, hiking and...
Evelyn Brown
Apr 16, 2024
Mrs. Evelyn Louise Brown, age 88, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 following an extended illness. Mrs. Brown was born in Polk County to the late John Earnest and Hattie Mae Howard Drummond. She was a member of the Lee's Chapel Baptist Church and later Lake Creek Baptist Church. She loved her church family and the...
Gregory "Scottie" Merritt
Apr 12, 2024
Mr. Gregory “Scottie” Merritt, age 59, of Rockmart, GA passed away Friday, April 12, 2024.He was born in Cedartown on August 9, 1964, a son of Joseph Lucas Merritt and Nora Matthews Merritt. Scottie was a person who lived life to the fullest. He was always willing to help anyone out with any type of project. He spent many years coaching...
Wesley Ballard
Apr 10, 2024
Mr. Wesley Ballard, age 77, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 2024, in a Rome, GA, hospital.
Mr. Ballard was born in Rockmart, GA, on October 3, 1946, son of the late Merrell L. Ballard and Rachel Simpson Ballard. He had lived all his life in Polk County. Mr. Ballard retired from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics where he was...
John Calvin Green, Jr.
Apr 9, 2024
Mr. John Calvin Green, Jr., age 66, of Cedartown, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Mr. Green was born November 11, 1957, in Cedartown, Georgia, the son of John Calvin Green, Sr. and the late Zora Mae Green. Mr. Green is a native of Cedartown, having graduated from Cedartown High School, Class of 1975. He was truly an outdoorsman. He loved any...
Chip Barrow
Apr 8, 2024
Mr. Robert Walker "Chip" Barrow, Jr., of Cedartown, Ga. passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cynthia Karer Barrow (Cindy), formerly of Laurel, MS.
Chip was born on October 5, 1937, in Albertville, Al, to Mrs. Grace Treadaway Barrow and Mr. Robert W. Barrow, Sr. His family moved to Cedartown when he was...
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