Obituaries

Darroll Freeman

Darroll Freeman

Jul 19, 2024

Mr. Darroll Fred Freeman of Cedartown, Georgia passed on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the age of 94. Mr. Freeman was born November 16, 1929 in Sugar Hill, Georgia to Hinton and Avie Freeman.

Mr. Freeman was raised in Sugar Hill, Georgia and a member of the champion Sugar Hill basketball team. He married Virginia Reed on October 1, 1948. They...

Jennell Mason

Jennell Mason

Jul 15, 2024

Mrs. Susan Jennell Miller Mason, age 79, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024.

Mrs. Mason was born September 5, 1944, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Miller and Mattie Mae Taylor Miller.

Mrs. Mason was of the Christian faith and was a dedicated member of Victory Baptist Church. She loved to shop and enjoyed time spent with her family...

Gilda Morris

Gilda Morris

Jul 15, 2024

Mrs. Gilda Thompson Morris, 93, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. She was born March 24, 1931, in Chesterfield, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Henry Perry Thompson and Hattie Irene Thompson-Mungo.

Mrs. Morris was raised in Kershaw, South Carolina. In 1948 she met the love of her life, Mr. Leon Morris at Berry...

Jasper Newton Howard

Jasper Newton Howard

Jul 6, 2024

Mr. Jasper Newton Howard, age 87 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on July 6, 2024. Mr. Howard was born on December 19, 1936 in Waco, Georgia. He is the son of the late William & Iva S. Howard.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a brilliant man and the head of Research & Development Department...

Ryan Scott McCrickard

Ryan Scott McCrickard

Jul 5, 2024

Mr. Ryan Scott McCrickard, age 36, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. 

Ryan was born May 7, 1988, in Rome, Georgia, son of Charlene Brock and the late Wayne McCrickard. 

Ryan was a considerate and deeply thoughtful person. He loved his family and was a devoted husband and father to his wife, daughter, and step children. Ryan found the most pride in...

Troy Melvin Gable

Troy Melvin Gable

Jul 3, 2024

Mr. Troy Melvin Gable, age 87, passed away, Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

Mr. Gable was born July 21, 1936, in Woodstock, Georgia, son of the late Ulus Franklin Gable and Nellie Bell Gable. 

Mr. Gable was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He retired after a long career at Winn Dixie and later went to work as a manager at...

Cathy Garrett

Cathy Garrett

Jul 3, 2024

Mrs. Cathy Garrett, age 73, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

Cathy was born May 6, 1951, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Fred Boling and Barbara Jean Hardin.

Cathy was a member of the Morning View Baptist Church where she loved to sing and play piano. She was a loving person with a gentle nature. She was a caring and...

Velma Marie Beck

Velma Marie Beck

Jul 2, 2024

Ms. Velma Marie Beck, age 65,  passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Ms. Beck was born October 6, 1958, daughter of the late Bobby Gene Blankenship, Sr. and Donis Bedford Blankenship. 

Ms. Beck was known for her sweet spirit and disposition. She was of the Christian faith and was a friend to everyone. Ms. Beck was a member of the First Baptist...

Arlene Camp

Arlene Camp

Jul 2, 2024

Ms. Patricia "Arlene" Camp, age 79, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Ms. Camp was born October 23, 1944, in Cedartown, Georgia, to the late Mr. Arlie "AJ" Stephens and Iva Mae Dempsey Stephens. 

Ms. Camp loved the simple things in life and enjoyed watching old western movies and reading books. She was very dedicated to her faith as a Jehovah's Witness....

Randall Edward Thomason

Randall Edward Thomason

Jun 29, 2024

Mr. Randall Edward Thomason, age 67, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Mr. Thomason was born April 26, 1957, in Marietta, Georgia, son of the late Aubrey Lee Thomason and Bernice Osborne Prewett. 

Mr. Thomason loved music and enjoyed playing guitar. He always enjoyed watching a game of football and was known for being a jokester. He was a loving husband, father,...

Janice Marie Ballard

Janice Marie Ballard

Jun 26, 2024

Ms. Janice Marie Ballard, age 52, of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Janice was born November 6, 1971, in Rome, Georgia, daughter of the late Wesley Ballard and the late Patricia Smith. 

Janice was a graduate of Pepperell High School. She was a very gifted person who loved crafting. She was talented in cross stitch, crocheting, making stained glass, and...

Bobi Peppers

Bobi Peppers

Jun 26, 2024

Ms. Bobi Peppers, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully departed this life on June 26, 2024, following a courageous battle with an extended illness. She was 62 years old. Born on December 30, 1961, to the proud parents of Bob and Joyce Peppers, Bobi was a cherished native of Cedartown, Ga, where her resilient spirit and unwavering faith...

"Buddy" Gentry

"Buddy" Gentry

Jun 24, 2024

Mr. John David "Buddy" Gentry, age 74, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024.

Mr. Gentry was born December 22, 1949, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late Grady Gentry and Vera Gentry. 

Mr. Gentry was of the Baptist Faith. After his retirement, Mr. Gentry spent his time working in lawn service. He found much joy just in living and enjoyed dancing, music,...

J.C. Witt

J.C. Witt

Jun 17, 2024

Mr. James Cecil “JC” Witt, age 82, of Cedartown passed away, Monday June 17, 2024.

Mr. Witt was born August 20, 1941, son of the late James Witt and Bert “Tina” Witt. 

Mr. Witt proudly served his country in the United States Army in the Vietnam War and retired in 1985. He loved America and was a big Donald Trump supporter. He...

Judy Darlene Reynolds

Judy Darlene Reynolds

Jun 12, 2024

Mrs. Judy Darlene Harrison Reynolds, age 75, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Judy was born November 7, 1948, in Scottdale, Georgia, daughter of the late Alvin Harrison and Frances Harrison. 

Judy was a very dynamic individual with many hobbies and talents. She enjoyed time spent doing crafts and tending to her garden. She loved traveling, UGA football, and watching NASCAR. Judy...

Tricia Lambert

Tricia Lambert

Jun 11, 2024

Ms. Tricia Lambert, age 50, passed away, Tuesday, June 11, 2024.Tricia was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, October 9, 1973, the daughter of the late Kathleen Mills Frankforther and Richard Lambert. In addition to her mother, Tricia was preceded in death by a twin sister. Tricia is survived by her father and step mother, Richard and Laura Lambert; step father, Donald Frankforther;...

Melissa Elaine Anderson

Melissa Elaine Anderson

Jun 9, 2024

Melissa Elaine Anderson, age 43, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024.Melissa was born June 26, 1980, in Carrollton, Georgia, daughter of James Anderson and the late Karen Anderson. Melissa spent the greater part of her life here in Cedartown, having been a graduate of Cedartown High School, Class of 1998. She was described as free spirited, intelligent, and creative. Melissa loved...

John Francis Burkart

John Francis Burkart

Jun 8, 2024

John Francis Burkart, age 81, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

He was born on September 29, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio son of the late Francis Milton Burkart and Alma Speed Burkart.

 He had a remarkable career as a Delta Airline Pilot for 32 years. Prior to his aviation career, John served in the Marine Corps as a Major...

Leon T. Allen

Leon T. Allen

Jun 7, 2024

Mr. Leon Timothy Allen, age 76, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024.Leon was born on January 16, 1948, in Bremen, Georgia, son of the late Josephine Gore Booker and Cleon Allen.Leon married his best friend on July 15, 1968. Leon and Mickey were happily married for almost 56 years. Leon proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the...

Denise Goforth

Denise Goforth

Jun 6, 2024

Mrs. Denise Goforth, age 61, of Rockmart, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Mrs. Goforth was born August 22, 1962, in Lubbock, Texas, daughter of the late Buddy Wolfe and Janet Bernard Potts.

Mrs. Goforth was formerly a catering director. She had a huge heart and enjoyed the simple things in life, like taking walks and feeding ducks along the way. She...

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