Obituaries

Linda Faye S. West

Linda Faye S. West

Jan 20, 2023

Mrs. Linda Faye S. West, age 78, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023.

Linda was born November 11, 1944, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Loyd Strickland and Katie Mae Strickland.

Linda was lovingly referred to as a “firecracker.” It has been said you never had to guess where you stood with her and that included her deep love for all...

Thomas "Thom" Stewart

Thomas "Thom" Stewart

Jan 14, 2023

Thomas A. Stewart, age 71, passed away at his home in Cedartown on January 14, 2023.

Thom was born the second child of James and Peggy Stewart on June 22, 1951. He was raised in Warrenton, Georgia along with his brother, Jimmy Stewart and sister, Ann Stewart Walker.

Thom went on to graduate from Georgia Southern University with a degree in criminal...

Juanita Doeg

Juanita Doeg

Jan 10, 2023

Mrs. Juanita Strickland Doeg, age 83, of Cedar Bluff, Alabama passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Mrs. Doeg was born December 6, 1939, in Cedartown to her late parents, Raleigh T. Strickland and Vassie Bowling Strickland. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward Strickland, James Strickland, Cecil Strickland and Kenneth Strickland; sisters, Pauline "Polly"...

Tina Camille Jarrell

Tina Camille Jarrell

Jan 7, 2023

Ms. Tina Camille Jarrell, age 52, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023.

She was born in Rome, Georgia, July 25, 1970, a daughter of James Michael Jarrell and Betty Fortune Jarrell.

She is preceded in death by her father, James Michael Jarrell, and her great nephew Hudson Landers.

Tina was a lifelong learner and earned degrees from West Georgia College, Berry...

John  B Moates

John B Moates

Jan 2, 2023

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home would like to announce, on behalf of the family, the passing of Bishop John B. Moates. 

Bishop John B. Moates, age 62, of Silver Creek, GA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 2, 2023.

John was born in Springfield, Illinois on October 10, 1960, son of the late Bishop Ernest Cleveland Moates...

Mildred Lou Gilmore

Mildred Lou Gilmore

Dec 31, 2022

Mildred Lou Gilmore, age 78, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022.

She was born January 1,1944, daughter of the late John Henry Thurman and Dovie Lou Thurman.

Mrs. Gilmore loved spending time with her family above all. She was a homemaker and enjoyed going to yard sales.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gilmore was preceded in death by two...

Elian  Ambrocio  Morales

Elian Ambrocio Morales

Dec 23, 2022

Little Elian Ambrocio Morales, age 2 months, of Cedartown passed away Friday, December 23, 2022.

He was born October 19, 2022, in Rome, Georgia to Humberto Ventura Geronimo and Gladys Ambrocio Morales.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 2, 2022, at 3 :00 PM in the Chapel of Smith & Miller Funeral Home with Pastor Jose Anguiano officiating. Interment will follow...

Antonio King  "Q" Johnson

Antonio King "Q" Johnson

Dec 20, 2022

Mr. Antonio King "Q." Johnson, age 29, of Cedartown transitioned Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

He was born February 28, 1993, Tedra Sumlin.

Q was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Cedartown, having joined at an early age. He was a loving father. Q was known to have a quiet spirit and loved to joke. He was trained in the art...

Peggy Jo Stephens

Peggy Jo Stephens

Dec 15, 2022

Mrs. Peggy Jo Stephens, age 82, of Cedartown, GA, passed away, Thursday, December 15, 2022.

She was born June 26, 1940, in Chattanooga, TN, daughter of the late James E. Gregg and Dorothy Glenn Gregg.

Mrs. Stephens leaves a legacy of friendship, as she was known for “never meeting a stranger.” She was a dedicated member of Friendship Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Ralph Smith, Sr.

Ralph Smith, Sr.

Dec 13, 2022

Mr. Ralph Walter Smith, Sr., age 75, of Cedartown, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022. 

Mr. Smith was born October 30, 1947, in Rome, Ga., to his late parents, Charles "Preacher" Smith and Eloise Lewis Smith. 

He was, above all, a family man. He enjoyed having cookouts and spending time with those he loved. Mr. Smith was a man of...

Ruth  C. Bordelon

Ruth C. Bordelon

Dec 10, 2022

Mrs. Ruth C. Bordelon, age 88, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Ruth was born November 13,1934, in Ashville, North Carolina to her late parents, Walter Crawford and Ida Davis Crawford.

Mrs. Bordelon loved her family and attending any sporting event that her children and grandchildren were participating in. She would always spend a little time shopping and watching the...

Adam  Griffin

Adam Griffin

Dec 4, 2022

Mr. Adam Griffin, age 42, of Cedartown passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Adam was born November 14, 1980, in Rome, Georgia son of Mark Daniel Griffin and Shelia Glenn Griffin.

Adam was a God loving, family man that believed in working hard to provide for his family. He loved riding his Harley and all vintage cars and trucks. He was a...

Jimmy  Ted "J.T." Lewis

Jimmy Ted "J.T." Lewis

Nov 29, 2022

Mr. Jimmy Ted “JT” Lewis, age 85, of Cedartown, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

Mr. Lewis was born November 1, 1937, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to the late James and Marjorie Wilcock Lewis.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Becky Lewis and his son, Patrick Lewis.

At a young age, J.T....

Patsy Guice

Patsy Guice

Nov 28, 2022

Ms. Patsy Guice, age 83, of Cedartown, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022.

Ms. Guice was born October 17, 1939, in Cedartown, daughter of the late Hugh Cook and Margaree Hindmon Harris.

Ms. Guice loved her family above all. She was a home maker and very much enjoyed shopping.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers: Ed...

Bianey Salmeron-Diaz

Bianey Salmeron-Diaz

Nov 26, 2022

Mrs. Bianey Salmeron-Diaz passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022.

Mrs. Salmeron-Diaz was born in Mexico, on October 9, 1984, the daughter of Gudelio Salmeron and Carmela Salmeron.

Bianey was a strong loving woman with a heart of gold. She was known for always putting others before herself. Her family will miss her greatly but rejoices in knowing they will one day see...

Albert "Scott" Mcgee

Albert "Scott" Mcgee

Nov 12, 2022

Mr. Albert “Scott” McGee, age 81, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022.

Mr. McGee was born August 11, 1941, at Hall-Chaudran Hospital in Cedartown, to his late parents, Albert Robert Howard McGee, and Etha Mae Hedgepeth McGee.

Scott enlisted in the United States Army in 1960 serving in Germany and with 1/7 Calvary in Vietnam. He was discharged in 1969...

Virgil Stuart Rogers

Virgil Stuart Rogers

Nov 10, 2022

Mr. Virgil Stuart Rogers, age 60, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Mr. Rogers was born on April 30, 1962, son of Lois Harner and the late Cecil Rogers.

Mr. Rogers proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He was a roofer and handyman who very much enjoyed bowling and fishing. Virgil was especially fond of...

Dorothy "Dottie" Benefield

Dorothy "Dottie" Benefield

Nov 1, 2022

Dorothy Beatrice “Dottie” Benefield passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2022 surrounded by her family.

She was born March 19, 1943 to Marvin and Ruth Canada in Rome, Georgia.

Dottie is survived by her husband, J.R. (Butch) Benefield and their daughter, Lacey Candace Benefield. Her surviving family also includes her sisters, Rebekah (Janson) Davis of Merritt Island, Florida and Gloria...

Pamela Richardson

Pamela Richardson

Oct 21, 2022

Mrs. Pamela Richardson, age 71, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022. 

Arrangements are currently incomplete. 

In partnership with Williams Funeral Home in Florence, Alabama, The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Pamela Richardson. 

David Lamar Landrum, Sr.

David Lamar Landrum, Sr.

Oct 21, 2022

Mr. David Lamar Landrum Sr. age 69 of 609 Montgomery Ave, Cedartown GA passed away on October 21st, 2022, and claimed his victory in Christ, was taken home by the Lord and made whole again. 

Mr. Landrum was born November 29th 1952. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church, since August of 1980. He was a resident of...

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