Obituaries
James "Craig" Camp
Aug 26, 2023
2 Corinthians 5:1-5, 8
For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands.
We grow weary in our present bodies and we long to put on...
Gabriel Matías Aguilar-Hernández
Aug 17, 2023
Mr. Gabriel Matías Aguilar-Hernández, age 21, passed away suddenly, Thursday, August 17, 2023.
Mr. Aguilar-Hernandez was born, February 27, 2002, in San Miguel Ixtahuacan, San Marcos, Guatemala, the son of Santos Nicolas Aguilar- Mejía and Simeona Florinda Hernández Cinto de Aguilar.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Prescilia Marleny Aguilar- Hernández.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of...
Sammy James Strickland
Aug 15, 2023
Mr. Sammy James Strickland, age 83, passed away, Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Mr. Strickland was born March 30, 1940, in Buchanan, Georgia, son of the late Mac and Annie Strickland.
Mr. Strickland was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed singing and leading songs at church. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Strickland enjoyed time spent with...
Brenda Gail Highfield
Aug 14, 2023
Miss Brenda Gail Highfield passed away Monday, August 14, 2023.
Miss Brenda was seventy-six years young. She was born, December 4, 1946, in Rome, Georgia, the daughter of the late Lewis J. Highfield and Florine Privett Highfield.
Brenda was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She loved animals and always made time for children and babies. Miss Brenda was a loving mother,...
Justin Christopher Dempsey
Aug 11, 2023
Mr. Justin Christopher Dempsey, age 31, passed away, Friday, August 11, 2023.
Justin was born, February 22, 1992, in Rome, Georgia, son of Christopher Daniel Dempsey and Betty Jo Dempsey.
Justin was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle. He always made time for playing with his nieces and nephews and hanging out with family and friends. He was a 2011 graduate...
Thomas Michael "Mike" Swindall
Aug 9, 2023
Mr. Thomas Michael “Mike” Swindall, age 53, passed away, Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
Mr. Swindall was born, April 19, 1970, in Rome, Georgia, the son of Myrtle Swindall and the late Bill Swindall.
Mr. Swindall was a family man and enjoyed time spent with his children and grandchildren. He was a loving husband to his wife, Rita, for twenty-eight years. Mr. Swindall...
Sarah Pierce
Aug 5, 2023
Mrs. Sarah Pierce, age 85, of Cave Spring, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023.
Mrs. Pierce was born in Cullman, Alabama July 15, 1938, daughter of the late John Thomason and Mae May Lipham Thomason.
Sarah lived most of her life in Cave Spring, Georgia. She was a long-time member of Westside Baptist Church in Felton, Georgia. She will always be...
Chanley "Joe" Hiett
Jul 29, 2023
Mr. Chanley Joseph “Joe” Hiett, age 76 passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, after a long struggle with Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.
He was born in Cedartown, Georgia April 12, 1947, son of the late James W. Hiett and Clara Littlefield Hiett.
Mr. Hiett is preceded in death by his parents and stepson, Chris Phillips.
Joe was a 1965 graduate of Rockmart High...
Nora Matthews Merritt
Jul 28, 2023
Mrs. Nora Matthews Merritt, age 83, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023.
Mrs. Merritt was born in Rock Run, Alabama October 11, 1939, daughter of the late Reverend Roy Matthews and Carrie Dempsey Matthews.
Nora was a welcoming person that treated everyone as family. She would always have an open door, especially on Sunday when she would prepare a huge breakfast for...
Carl Edward Williams
Jul 20, 2023
Mr. Carl Edward Williams, age 74, passed away, Thursday, July 20, 2023.
Mr. Williams was born, June 8, 1949, in Fruithurst, Alabama, the son of the late Addie Lee Jenkins and “Zebedee” Charles Williams.
Mr. Williams was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping, fishing, and old cars. He always enjoyed listening to country music and time spent with his family. Mr. Williams...
Scott Blankenship
Jul 19, 2023
Mr. Estol Scott Blankenship, age 59, passed away, Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Mr. Blankenship was born in Cedartown, Georgia, July 12, 1964, the son of Estol Wayne Blankenship and Jeanette “Marie” Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship enjoyed being outdoors. In his free time, you could find him fishing, riding motorcycles, and shooting guns. He enjoyed grilling out for his family and had a fondness...
David "Rooster" Baldwin
Jul 1, 2023
Mr. David “Rooster” Baldwin, age 67, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023.
He was born December 21, 1955, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late David Baldwin and Rosie Bell Baldwin.
Rooster had a lengthy career in Construction. If he was not sitting outside enjoying his grandchildren, he could be found watching his favorite TV shows.
In addition to his...
Patsy Ferita Causey
Jun 14, 2023
Ms. Patsy Ferita Truett Causey, age 79, passed away, Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Ms. Causey was born March 11, 1944, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Robert Hamilton Truett and Marion Elizabeth Collins Truett.
Ms. Causey enjoyed time spent gardening and loved flowers. She enjoyed watching movies and listening to music and was especially fond of Elvis. Above all, she loved...
Macklyn Vernon Sartin
Jun 13, 2023
Mr. Macklyn Vernon Sartin, age 75, passed away, Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Mr. Sartin was born August 26, 1947, in Cedartown, Georgia, son of the late George Macklin Sartin, Jr. and Margaret McLendon Sartin.
Mr. Sartin attended Auburn University where he played golf. He would later go on to travel the world playing golf. In his spare time, Mr. Sartin always enjoyed...
Mary Francis Jarrett
Jun 12, 2023
Mrs. Mary Francis Jarrett, age 74, passed away, Monday, June 12, 2023.
Mrs. Jarrett was born in Cedartown, Georgia, February 15, 1949, daughter of the late Fred and Bruxie Wells.
Mrs. Jarrett was a member of Rolling Hills Baptist Church in Cedartown. Crossword puzzles and crocheting were some of her favorite things to do; and she always enjoyed an afternoon spent fishing....
Jerry Shelton
Jun 12, 2023
Mr. Jerry Shelton, age 86, passed away, Monday, June 12, 2023.
Mr. Shelton was born August 17, 1936, son of the late Robert Shelton and Lila Tucker Shelton.
Mr. Shelton was a graduate of Berry College where he went on to teach and coach. He later would become the head of the Physical Education Department at Floyd College. He will be dearly...
Levi Saxton Garrison, Jr.
Jun 8, 2023
Levi Saxton Garrison, Jr was born on Christmas Eve 1942. He passed away on June 8, 2023.
He was the son of Levi Saxton Garrison, Sr and Lula Mae Ray Garrison. He was the brother of Addie Briggs, who preceded him in death.
Saxton counted being married for 47 years to Priscilla Gaston Garrison, who survives him, as one of his life’s...
Marie Bolton Faires
May 28, 2023
Mrs. Marie Bolton Faires, age 91, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023.
Mrs. Faires was born in Lindale, GA on January 12, 1932, a daughter of the late James Luther Bolton and Nola Roberts Bolton. Marie had lived the greater part of her life in Cedartown where she was a member of First Baptist Church of Cedartown. Marie...
Myra Jean "Cissy" Spears
May 26, 2023
Mrs. Myra Jean “Cissy” Spears, age 65, of Cedartown passed away Friday, May 26, 2023.
Cissy was born May 25, 1958, in Trion, Georgia, daughter of Norman and Audrey Blake Tudor.
Cissy retired from Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehab where she had worked in the dietary department for 16 years. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and...
Jeremy Hayes
May 24, 2023
Mr. Jeremy Hayes, age 47, passed away, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at his home in Athens, Georgia.
Jeremy was born April 16, 1976, in Rome, Georgia, son of Homer Lee Hayes, Jr. and Seretha Hayes.
Jeremy was a 1994 graduate of Cedartown High School and spent many years umpiring for the Cedartown Recreation Department and Little League. In 2009, Jeremy was nominated...
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