Obituaries

James Willard Pyles

James Willard Pyles

Feb 15, 2024

Mr. James Willard Pyles, age 65, passed away, Thursday, February 15, 2024. 

Mr. Pyles was born March 1, 1958, in Cedartown, Georgia, the son of the late Willard James Pyles and Mary Louise Pyles. 

Mr. Pyles was a very dynamic individual, gifted in many ways. By trade, he spent many years working in a rock quarry. He also devoted much time to...

Joseph "Michael" Merritt

Joseph "Michael" Merritt

Feb 10, 2024

Mr. Joseph “Michael” Merritt, age 62, of Buchanan, GA passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024.

He was born in Cedartown, GA on September 13, 1961, a son of Joseph Lucas Merritt and Nora Matthews Merritt. 

Michael was a graduate of Cedartown High School. He was always a hardworking man who could fix anything that was broken. He always had a big heart...

Lyquiva "Robin" Osburn

Lyquiva "Robin" Osburn

Feb 9, 2024

Miss Lyquiva "Robin" Osburn, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at the age of 66. 

Miss Osburn was born October 6, 1957 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, the daughter of the late Bobby L. Osburn and Margaret Lively Osburn. 

Miss Osburn was a loving mother, always looking out for the best interest of her children. She spent her career as a food inspector...

Ronnie Rogers

Ronnie Rogers

Feb 6, 2024

Ronnie Dee Rogers, 70, of Cedartown, passed away at home on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. 

Ronnie was born January 3, 1954, to the late Tattie Bell Leslie Rogers and the late Onnie Dee Rogers.

 Ronnie spent his youth caring for cattle, chickens, and horses on his father's farms around Polk County. He was a member of the Future Farmers of America and...

Rhonda Lynn Stephens Sanders

Rhonda Lynn Stephens Sanders

Feb 5, 2024

Rhonda Lynn Stephens Sanders passed away February 5th, 2024, after a brief illness, at the age of 63. 

Born on September 24, 1960, Rhonda spent her entire life in Cedartown. She graduated from Cedartown High School in 1978 and married Darryl Sanders on June 2 of the following year. Rhonda and Darryl celebrated 44 years of marriage last year. Throughout her...

Doctor Charles Earland Anderson

Doctor Charles Earland Anderson

Feb 4, 2024

Dr. Charles Earland Anderson, a highly-respected Medical Doctor, who dedicated his life to serving others, passed away at the age 81, on February 4, 2024. Born on February 10, 1942, in, Vulcan, Alberta, Canada, he was the son of Earland A Anderson and Mabel Louise Anderson.

Dr. Anderson pursued his education at University of Alberta in Canada. He later began his...

Teresa Lee "Mama or Mammy" Crocker

Teresa Lee "Mama or Mammy" Crocker

Feb 2, 2024

Mrs. Teresa Lee "Mamma or Mammy" Crocker, age 65, of Cedartown passed away Friday, February 2, 2024.

Mrs. Crocker was born in Cedartown, daughter to the late Arnold Forrister and Martha Mobbs Forrister.

Mrs. Crocker was a very spiritual lady and deeply loved her family. She would always enjoy a good cup of coffee and a Hallmark movie. In her spare time,...

Kimberly Slaughter Ballard

Kimberly Slaughter Ballard

Jan 29, 2024

Kimberly Slaughter Ballard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 29, 2024. She was born on September 26, 1962, to her late parents, Kenneth Luther Slaughter and Norma Jean Koone.

 Kimberly's presence in the lives of those who knew her was truly cherished and her memory will forever be etched in our hearts. Kimberly dedicated her life...

Michael Ray Busby

Michael Ray Busby

Jan 27, 2024

Michael Ray Busby, age 44, of Cedartown passed away on January 27, 2024. He was born on July 7, 1979, to his late parents, Choice Anderson, Sr, and Kathy Short Sutton.

Throughout his life, Michael had a deep love for football and could often be found cheering on his favorite teams. He possessed an incredible talent for drawing and playing the...

Jennifer Susan Medders

Jennifer Susan Medders

Jan 26, 2024

Ms. Jennifer Susan Medders, age 45, of Cedartown passed away Friday, January 26, 2024.

Jennifer was born in Daytona Beach, Florida on November 14, 1978.

Jennifer was a loving person with a big heart. She was always willing to help other people. She loved her children and her grandchildren deeply. 

She is preceded in death her mother, Cathy Medders, grandparents, Howard and Inez Ramsey,...

Kimberly Smoak Lee

Kimberly Smoak Lee

Jan 25, 2024

Kimberly Smoak Lee, age 41, of Greene, New York, passed away, suddenly, on January 25, 2024.

Kim was born on May 19, 1982. Kim spent most of her early years in Villa Rica, Georgia, where she graduated with honors, including a 4.0 average in school. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. 

Kim's beautiful smile and the sweetness of her...

Deborah  "Debbie" White

Deborah "Debbie" White

Jan 20, 2024

Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” White, age 71, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Debbie was born January 20, 1953, in Rockmart, Georgia, daughter of the late Rev James “J.C.” Lorren and Evelyn Couzzort Crabb.

Debbie was a retired local rural mail carrier from the United States Postal Service. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and tending to her flowers. She loved her family deeply and...

William  "Eugene"  Smith, Jr

William "Eugene" Smith, Jr

Jan 19, 2024

Mr. William “Eugene” Smith, Jr., age 64, of Rome, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024.

Eugene was born March 19, 1959, in Rome, son of the late William E. Smith, Sr. and the late Joyce Atkins Smith.

Eugene had recently retired as, shop foreman, with Floyd County Board of Education. He was a talented mechanic and could fix any type of...

Ima Jean Watson Evans

Ima Jean Watson Evans

Jan 15, 2024

Mrs. Ima Jean Watson Evans, age 90, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024.

Mrs. Evans was born August 2, 1933, in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of the late Albert Watson and Mary Hendrix Watson.

Mrs. Evans was of the Baptist faith, having been a member of Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church for more than sixty years. She was a very gifted artist,...

Dorothy "Dot" Knight

Dorothy "Dot" Knight

Jan 7, 2024

Dorothy Virginia Worsham Knight, age 85, of Cedartown passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends. 

She was born in Cedartown on May 11,1938 to the late Otis Franklin and Dorothy Annie Belle Edwards Worsham.

She married the love of her life, Joel David Knight, in July 1955. She was preceded in death by Joel...

Ronnie  Smith

Ronnie Smith

Jan 7, 2024

Ronnie Eugene Smith, age 70, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Mr. Smith was born March 4, 1953, in Marietta, Georgia, to his parents, Hubert Smith and Alice Odean Hopkins Smith.

Ronnie was a retired brick mason. He was of the Baptist faith. In his free time, Ronnie enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, going to flea markets, going to...

David Wayne Jodoin

David Wayne Jodoin

Jan 4, 2024

Mr. David Wayne Jodoin, age 46, passed away, Thursday, January 4, 2024.

David was born May 1, 1977, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to his parents, Mr. Wayne Jodoin and Linda Smith Shockley.

David was of the Catholic Faith. He was an artistic person and was a very gifted furniture designer. He specialized in creating pieces out of reclaimed wood; each of his pieces...

Melissa Brown Flowers

Melissa Brown Flowers

Jan 3, 2024

Melissa “Lisa” Brown Flowers, age 58, of Cedartown transitioned on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Lisa was born August 14, 1965, to the late William Brown and Barbara Jean Brown.

Lisa, as she was fondly called by her family and friends, was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church where she joyfully sang in the choir and served as a member of the...

James  Franklin Landrum

James Franklin Landrum

Jan 2, 2024

Mr. James Franklin "Frankie" Landrum, age 84, passed away, Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Mr. Landrum was born October 19, 1939, in Cedartown, Georgia, son of the late Homer Howard “Mut” Landrum and Oler Ree Landrum.

Mr. Landrum was a native of Cedartown. He was a longtime Mason and Shriner. He had a lengthy career with Georgia Power as an electrical Contractor. He...

Jeffery Scott Tillery

Jeffery Scott Tillery

Jan 1, 2024

Mr. Jeffery Scott “Scotty” Tillery, age 58, of Cedartown passed away after a brief illness, Monday, January 1, 2024.

Scotty was born in Rome, Georgia on February 7, 1965, completing the family of Howard and Doris Tillery and their other six children. For many in the community, the Tillerys defined the word “family.”

Scotty graduated from Cedartown High School in 1983, after...