Obituaries
Diane Elizabeth Lockridge
Apr 16, 2025
Ms. Diane Elizabeth Lockridge, age 78, of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Diane was born January 10, 1947, in Cedartown, Georgia, the daughter of the late Oscar Durham Lockridge and Louise Little Lockridge.
Diane graduated from Cedartown High School, Class of 1965, and later received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from West Georgia College. She would then go on...
Katherine Green Easterwood
Apr 7, 2025
Mrs. Katherine Green Easterwood, age 97, of Cedartown passed away Monday, April 7, 2025.
Mrs. Easterwood was born April 27, 1927, daughter of the late Seab Green and Essie Smith Green.
She was a fashionable lady who enjoyed helping others throughout her career as a social worker. She always enjoyed traveling either by plane or boat. Even up to the age of...
Mary Jane Mullinax
Apr 6, 2025
Mrs. Mary Jane Mullinax, age 80, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Sunday, the 6th of April 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born to the late Hugh Dobbs and Jane Mabry Dobbs. She is preceded in death by her only brother, Butch Dobbs. Mary Jane shared 41 beautiful years with her husband, George W. Mullinax.
Mary Jane has one...
Jo Ann Sargent
Apr 6, 2025
Mrs. Jo Ann Sargent, age 86, of Cedartown, passed away, Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Mrs. Sargent was born March 23, 1939, daughter of the late John VanNus and Isabel Zimmerer VanNus.
She not only poured her life into her family but into others throughout her working career as a Registered Nurse. She was devoted and caring to her children and grandchildren. She...
Paul Larry Guthrie
Mar 27, 2025
Mr. Paul Larry Guthrie, age 82, passed away March 27, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.
Mr. Guthrie was born December 24, 1942, in Townley, Alabama, the son of the late John Carol “J.C.” Guthrie, and Georgia Mae Higginbotham Guthrie.
Mr. Guthrie is preceded in death by his brothers, James Edward Guthrie and Richard Lynn Guthrie, and sister,...
Sarah “Ann” Kilgo
Mar 26, 2025
Mrs. Sarah "Ann" Kilgo, age 91, passed away, Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Ann was born January 16, 1934, in Elmore County, Alabama, daughter of the late Gunter Whetstone and Ethel Stone Whetstone.
Ann is remembered as a loving wife, and a caring and loving sister and friend. The family extends many thanks to her friend and caregiver, Gaynelle Owens, for her attentive...
Charlie Warren Smith, III
Mar 22, 2025
Mr. Charlie Warren Smith, III, age 51, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Charlie was born March 31, 1973, in Ringgold, Georgia, son of Charlie Smith Jr. and the late Janice Elaine Ratcliff.
Charlie enjoyed spending time outdoors working in his garden and farming. He loved to cook for family and friends as a way to show his love. Always caring for...
Sammy L. Green, Jr.
Mar 20, 2025
Mr. Sammy L. Green, Jr., age 70, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Sammy was born August 22, 1954, son of the late Samuel L. Green, Sr. and Jamie Ruth Witcher Green.
A small but mighty man who served the Lord, his church, and his neighbor, Sammy Green was a lifelong member of Friendship Baptist Church and the Cedartown...
Beatrice Parker
Mar 20, 2025
Mrs. Beatrice Parker, age 87, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Mrs. Parker was born July 2, 1937, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Jo Thompson and Willie Zuker Thompson.
Mrs. Parker loved animals of all kinds and personalities. She especially loved spending time outdoors, tending to her flowers and enjoying nature. Above all things, she loved her family. She was...
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...
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