Obituaries

Norma Joyce Terrell

Norma Joyce Terrell

Dec 14, 2021

Mrs. Norma Joyce Rutledge Terrell, age 88 of Cedartown passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Norma was born December 17, 1932 in Cedartown to the late John F. Rutledge and the late Pearl Pitts Tanner. She was a retired nurse who enjoyed gardening and baking cakes. She was a member of Wimberly Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...

Barry Jerome Ford

Barry Jerome Ford

Dec 12, 2021

Mr. Barry Jerome Ford, age 53, of Cedartown passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. Barry was born November 27, 1968 in Rome to the late James Ford and Ruby Presley Davidson. Barry was a good-hearted person and was also willing to help anyone. He was a talented carpenter and enjoyed working with his hands. In addition to his parents, he...

Woodrow "Woody"  Talley, Jr.

Woodrow "Woody" Talley, Jr.

Dec 7, 2021

Mr. Woodrow “Woody” Wilson Talley, Jr. age 63, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Woody was born on January 25, 1958 in Birmingham, AL to his parents: Woodrow Wilson Talley, Sr. and Eula Edna Bynum Talley. Mr. Talley was currently serving as the organist for Cedartown First United Methodist Church. He has played the organ and...

Jackson Marchbanks

Jackson Marchbanks

Dec 2, 2021

Mr. Jackson “Jack-Jack” Marchbanks, age 22 of Cedartown passed away December 2, 2021. Jackson was born May 8, 1999 in Rome, Georgia to Richard Marchbanks and Vicky Marchbanks. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles. Jackson was a University of Alabama football fan. Jackson was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Ledbetter...

Larita "Ashleigh" Chastain

Larita "Ashleigh" Chastain

Dec 2, 2021

Mrs. Larita “Ashleigh” Chastain, age 38 of Cedartown passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. Ashleigh was born February 22, 1983 in Rome, Georgia to Lynn and Lou Ella Wells Chastain. She was a proud member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church where she loved to sing. She was a talented actor and loved to draw. Her favorite holiday was Christmas celebrating the...

David Pizano

David Pizano

Nov 27, 2021

Mr. David Pizano, age 52 of Cedartown passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. David was born January 10, 1969 in Cuaracurio, Michoacan, Mexico to Esteban Pizano and Ricarda Hernandez Pizano. He loved to travel to Mexico and enjoyed working in his flower garden. David was a man dedicated to work and his family. He worked for Trident Seafoods. David was...

Dennis Rowell

Dennis Rowell

Nov 27, 2021

Mr. Dennis Rowell 74 of Cedartown passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. Mr. Rowell was born on March 30, 1947 in Cedartown to his late parents, James and Vassie Rudeseal Rowell. He was a proud veteran having served during the Vietnam era as a sharpshooter. While in Vietnam, he was awarded a Purple Heart from injuries he sustained. Dennis could...

Ronnie Robinson

Ronnie Robinson

Nov 23, 2021

Ronnie Dee Robinson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world after a year-long battle with cancer on November 23, 2021, at age 71. He was born to Rev. John (J.C.) and Catherine Robinson on August 15, 1950, in Cedartown, Georgia. After Highschool, Ronnie enlisted in the Marines and served one term during which time...

O.T. Martin

O.T. Martin

Nov 19, 2021

Mr. O.T. Martin, age 70 of Cedartown passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. Mr. Martin was born on November 19, 1951 in Conway, South Carolina to his late parents, Lee and Marie Johnson Martin. O.T. was a US Marine and served our country for 20 years and retired as a Gunnery Sergeant. He was a devoted servant to God, Family,...

Lester "Papa Ho" Peek, Jr.

Lester "Papa Ho" Peek, Jr.

Nov 15, 2021

Mr. Lester Verdell Peek, Jr., AKA “Papa Ho” age 75, of Cedartown, Ga passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. Mr. Lester was born in Cedartown on March 1, 1946, a son of the late Lester Verdell Peek, Sr. and Annie Laura Prince Peek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sybille Annette Gary. Survivors...

James  Lewis Astin

James Lewis Astin

Nov 14, 2021

Mr. James Lewis Astin, age 85, of Cedartown passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021. James was born December 22, 1935 to the late Robert Boyd Astin and the late Mattie Lee Welchel. He attended Lake Creek Baptist. James was an Atlanta Braves fan and he took great pride in everything. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death...

Russ Baldwin

Russ Baldwin

Nov 14, 2021

Mr. Russell Paul Baldwin, age 44, of Minneapolis, Minnesota and formerly of Cedartown, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021. Russ was born November 10, 1977 in Marietta, Georgia to Danny and Vicki Pruitt Baldwin. He was a 1996 graduate of Rockmart High School. Russ continued his education at the University of Georgia and other colleges in pursuit of his Master’s...

Jackie Tinney

Jackie Tinney

Nov 13, 2021

Mrs. Jackie Tinney, age 76, of Piedmont, AL, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021. Mrs. Tinney was born in East Point, GA on December 29, 1944, a daughter of the late Robert Eugene Harper and the late Mary Swan Harper. Jackie grew up in East Point and had lived the past twenty years in Piedmont. She was a member of...

Robert Scott "Bones" Allred

Robert Scott "Bones" Allred

Nov 10, 2021

Mr. Robert Scott “Bones” Allred, age 62, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Scott was born January 15, 1959 in Calhoun, Georgia to the late Robert Allred and the late Margaret Hamrick Allred. He enjoyed fishing and listening to classic rock and roll music. Scott was willing to help others and always left an impression wherever he went. He loved...

George Wheeler

George Wheeler

Nov 8, 2021

On November 8, 2021, our beloved son, husband, daddy, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, adopted father figure, and friend transitioned from labor to reward. George, affectionately known as “Bubba,” “George Edward,” or “Wheeler,” was born on June 11, 1956, to Lillie Vera Wheeler and the late Edward Wheeler. George accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of the...

Keith Dennis Costley

Keith Dennis Costley

Nov 1, 2021

Retired Sergeant First Class Keith Dennis Costley, age 55 of Midland, Texas and formerly of Cedartown, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. Keith was born December 21, 1965 in Cedartown, Georgia. Keith enjoyed traveling throughout his life. He was a fan of the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves. Keith retired from the United States Army after faithfully serving...

Rev. Dr. Edwin "Ed" Robert  Wadsworth

Rev. Dr. Edwin "Ed" Robert Wadsworth

Oct 31, 2021

Reverend Dr. Edwin "Ed" Wadsworth, Jr., age 73, of Lawrenceville, Ga and formerly of Cedartown, passed away peacefully with his family beside him Sunday, October 31, 2021. Ed was born March 15, 1948 in Dallas, Texas to the late Edwin Robert Wadsworth, Sr. and the late Doris Smith Wadsworth. He served as a faithful pastor for 43 years serving 19...

Sandra  Fay  Brazier

Sandra Fay Brazier

Oct 29, 2021

Mrs. Sandra Fay Brazier, age 80, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan and formerly of Cedartown, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. Sandra was born December 6, 1940, to her parents, Charley and Sidney Sorrells. She enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, scrolling through Facebook and playing computer games. Her favorite pastime was shopping on QVC. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Bobby Bannister

Bobby Bannister

Oct 25, 2021

Mr. Bobby Bannister, Jr. age 62 of Rome, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021. Mr. Bannister was born on July 5, 1959 in Rockmart, GA, to his parents: Bobby Eugene Bannister, Sr. and Mildred Eloise Hooper Bannister. Bobby was a 1979 graduate of Rockmart High School and had worked for Pike Electric as a lineman for many years. He...

Killian Ellsworth

Killian Ellsworth

Oct 22, 2021

Baby Killian Ellsworth passed away Friday, October 22, 2021. Killian was born October 22, 2021 to his mother, Tamara Carter and his father, Phelix Ellsworth. Survivors include his parents: Tamara Carter and Phelix Ellsworth; sister: Lilah Ellsworth; grandparents: Tina and Tim Tucker and Dina and Scott Sampson along with several cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021...

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