Obituaries

Norma June Debo

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.

"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

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 Wilkes. 

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...

Tommy Jo Brown

Tommy Jo Brown

Dec 5, 2024

 Mr. Tommy Jo Brown, age 35, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday,December 5, 2024.

TJ was born May 24, 1989, in El Paso, Texas, proud son of Eva Rosas (Perez) and Joe Brown.

He attended Cedartown High School, where he made his mark as a talented drummer in the school's marching band and won most spirited band member. Music was the rhythm of...

Nancy Linda Woods

Nancy Linda Woods

Nov 28, 2024

 Mrs. Nancy Woods, age 70, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024.

Nancy was born October 4, 1954 in Macon, Georgia, daughter to the late William “Buddy” Crocker and Dorothy Daniel Crocker. 

Nancy was a proud graduate of Cedartown High School, class of 1972. She furthered her education at the University of Georgia, where she earned her undergraduate degree, later obtaining...

Christopher "Mike" Putnal

Christopher "Mike" Putnal

Nov 26, 2024

Mr. Christopher Mike "Big Put" Putnal, age 51, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. 

Mike was born February 18, 1973, in Lakeland, Florida.

Mike was a graduate of Cedartown High School, class of 1992. From a young age, Mike was a hard-working individual. At fifteen years old he was already working at Taco Bell. He then went on to work for Lorrens...

Deputy Chief Jonathan Fuller

Deputy Chief Jonathan Fuller

Nov 26, 2024

Deputy Chief David Jonathan Fuller, age 52, Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Jonathan was born August 14, 1972, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late David Fuller and Patricia Harrison Fuller. 

Jonathan spent the greater part of his life living in Cedartown, Georgia, excluding the time he spent serving in the US Navy as a corpsman. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Joseph Elmer Cantrell, Sr.

Joseph Elmer Cantrell, Sr.

Nov 25, 2024

Mr. Joseph Elmer Cantrell, Sr. passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life at the age of 101. 

Mr. Cantrell was born December 11, 1922 in Polk County, Georgia, son of the late Emery Waddey Cantrell and Malie Pauline Ray Cantrell. 

Mr. Cantrell was a graduate of Cedartown High School. Mr. Cantrell proudly served his country in the...

Richard David Weeks

Richard David Weeks

Nov 21, 2024

Mr. Richard David Weeks, age 71, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024. 

Mr. Weeks was born November 12, 1953, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late Donald Weeks and Inez Holcombe Weeks. 

Mr. Weeks graduated from Model High School, Class of 1972, and went on to attend Floyd Jr. College after graduation. Mr. Weeks married his soulmate, Joye Weeks, April...

Neal "Stephen" Sorrells

Neal "Stephen" Sorrells

Nov 20, 2024

Mr. Neal "Stephen" Sorrells, age 70, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024. 

Mr. Sorrells was born January 4, 1954, in Rome, Georgia, son of Frances "Earlene" Sorrells and the late Bobby Clyde Sorrells. 

Mr. Sorrells retired with a long career as a meat cutter for Big Star and Kroger. He then followed his entrepreneurship dreams and became the owner of Sorrells Deer...

Kennith William Tillery

Kennith William Tillery

Nov 15, 2024

Mr. Kennith William Tillery, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. 

Mr. Tillery was born February 24, 1940, in Buchanan, Georgia, son of the late Clyde Tillery and Vera Brown Tillery. 

Mr. Tillery proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He would then go on to build a career as a machinist...

James Parris

James Parris

Nov 14, 2024

Mr. James Parris, age 64, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024.

James was born on August 6, 1960, to the late Marion and Frances Garmon Parris in Marietta, Georgia. He always enjoyed the simple things in life. He enjoyed his family and time fishing, camping, and watching wrestling on television.

Mr. Parris is survived by his children, James Olin Parris,...

Julia "Frances" Wills

Julia "Frances" Wills

Nov 11, 2024

Mrs. Julia “Frances” Maulding Wills, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at a Rome Nursing Home.

Frances was born on June 7, 1932, to Cleo and Thelma Harris Maulding in Polk County. She spent most of her life in Polk County but lived in Rome for 10 years before moving back to Cedartown. For the last year...

James Morris

James Morris

Nov 10, 2024

Mr. James Morris, age 89, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024. 

James was born August 2, 1935, in Mableton, Georgia, son of Ralph Morris and Frances Houge Morris. 

In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by a son, Steve Morris.

Mr. Morris is survived by his children: Stanley Morris and Stacen Morris; brother, Nick Morris; sister, Marlene Aldridge and several...

Elizabeth McCombs

Elizabeth McCombs

Nov 4, 2024

Mrs. Elizabeth McCombs, age 97, of Cedartown Ga, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024.

 She was born on April 15, 1927 in Cedartown to the late Robert Lee Pyles and Winnie Baldwin Pyles. 

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth is also preceded in death by her late husband of 62 years, James R. McCombs; her beloved son-in-law, Larry D Welchel; brothers,...

Martha Massey

Martha Massey

Nov 4, 2024

Ms. Martha Massey, age 84, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024.

Martha was born March 12, 1940, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Gordon Lee Reddish and Emmy Carter Reddish. 

Martha was a seamstress for Arrow Shirt Company for twenty five years. She enjoyed singing and listening to gospel music, and especially loved Loretta Lynn. She loved flowers and and spending...

Debbie Lynn Shaw

Debbie Lynn Shaw

Oct 28, 2024

Mrs. Debbie Mitchell Shaw, age 63, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024.

Debbie was born January 18, 1961, in Marietta, Georgia, daughter of R.B. Mitchell and Frances Truett Erwin.

Debbie loved spending time with her family members. She enjoyed listening to music, working in her garden, riding bicycles and cats.

In addition to her parents, Debbie is preceded in death by her daughter,...

Amanda Wolf

Amanda Wolf

Oct 28, 2024

Ms. Amanda Lee Wolf, age 43, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. 

Amanda was born March 22, 1981, in Atlanta, Georgia, daughter of Ronnie Wolf and Tammy Davis. 

Amanda spent the greater part of her life in Paulding County and was a graduate of East Paulding High School. Amanda was an adventurous person by nature. She loved any time spent outdoors. Swimming,...

Carolyn Roberts Nale

Carolyn Roberts Nale

Oct 23, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn "Carol" Roberts Nale, age 74, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. 

Carol was born August 18, 1950, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Charles "Jack" Roberts and Evelyn Hill Roberts. 

Carol was a devoted Christian and long time member of Morning View Baptist Church. Her faith guided her in all that she did. She enjoyed sight seeing and afternoons...

Betty Arp

Betty Arp

Oct 19, 2024

Ms. Betty Arp, age 64, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024. 

Betty was born July 12, 1960, in Draketown, Georgia, daughter of the late Harvey Arp and Shirley Woody Arp. 

Betty was a loving person. She loved family gatherings and cooking for the people she loved. She was an avid Alabama football fan and enjoyed watching games with friends and family. Betty...

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