Obituaries

David "Rooster"  Baldwin

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Janice Hollabaugh

Janice Hollabaugh

May 24, 2023

Ms. Janice Hollabaugh, age 75, of Cedartown, passed away, Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Ms. Hollabaugh was born March 19, 1948, in Cedartown, daughter of the late Roy Edwin Stephens, Sr. and Ocie Bell Rhinehart Stephens.

Ms. Hollabaugh enjoyed reading and had a fulfilling career as the bookkeeper for Eagle Picher Fertilizing Company. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Ms....

William Anthony Duke

William Anthony Duke

May 22, 2023

Mr. William Anthony “Billy” Duke, age 65, of Cedartown, passed away. Monday, May 22, 2023.

Billy was born, December 25, 1957, in Austell, Georgia, son of the late Ned Douglas Duke and Opal Ann Freeman Duke.

Billy was a loving father and grandfather, and was a carpenter for many years. Billy had many longtime friends who he shared good times and fond...

Paulette  Beck

Paulette Beck

May 12, 2023

Mrs. Paulette Blankenship Beck, age 61, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023.

Paulette was born December 25, 1961, in Rockmart, daughter of the late Paul Blankenship and Pansey Womack Blankenship.

Paulette was a devoted member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Felton. She was a retiree of Cedartown Walmart where she worked for 15 years. She always enjoyed seeing and...

Nancy  Morris

Nancy Morris

May 10, 2023

Mrs. Nancy Jim Morris, age 81, of Cedartown, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Morris was Born July 2, 1941, the daughter of the late Lewis Harris and Adell Lockridge Kelly.

Mrs. Morris was always known for her love for the Lord and for others. Some summed her up by saying “She...

Johnny  Wayne  Garner

Johnny Wayne Garner

May 8, 2023

Mr. Johnny Wayne Garner, age 76, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023.

Johnny was born February 5, 1947, on Treat Mountain, son of the late John Lewis Garner and Audrey Pruitt Garner. He came from a large family, having been one of nine children.

Johnny proudly served our country in the United States Army and had an impressive Military...

Rev. Delton Ray Harne

Rev. Delton Ray Harne

Apr 23, 2023

Reverend Delton Ray Harne, age 93, of Cedartown, passed away, Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Reverend Harne was born in Garfield, Maryland, May 4, 1929, son of James L Harne and Ruth Wolfe Harne.

Reverend Harne was known for his love for all people and always wore a smile. He began his ministry at the age of nineteen and went on to impact...

Charlie Frank Morman

Charlie Frank Morman

Apr 21, 2023

Mr. Charlie Frank Morman, age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away, Friday, April 21, 2023.

Mr. Morman was born, January 3, 1943, in LaGrange, Georgia, son of the late Reverend Rufus Mormon and Lucy Nix Morman.

Mr. Morman enjoyed the outdoors and could often be found fishing and hunting. He retired after a long career at the City of Cedartown Parks Department.

In...

James Eddie Guice

James Eddie Guice

Apr 17, 2023

Mr. James Eddie Guice, age 78, of Cedartown, passed away, Monday, April 17, 2023.

Mr. Guice was born July 23, 1944, in Cedartown, Georgia, son of the late Reverend Lewis B. Guice and Eddie Mae Galimore Guice.

Mr. Guice was a caring and devoted father who dedicated his life to providing for his children. He retired after a thirty-year career from Sheet...

Pank William Adams

Pank William Adams

Apr 4, 2023

Mr. Pank William Adams, age 87, of Cedartown, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 4:00 PM, in the chapel of The Smith & Miller Funeral Home. 

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 PM until the funeral hour. 

A full obituary will be posted at a...

Charlotte  Ann Proctor

Charlotte Ann Proctor

Apr 4, 2023

Mrs. Charlotte Ann Morris Proctor, age 87, passed away, April 4, 2023.

Mrs. Proctor was born July 24, 1935, in Cartersville, Georgia, daughter of the late Jack Morris and Clara Massey Morris.

Mrs. Proctor was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Spring Creek Baptist Church in Rome, Georgia. She worked many years for Owen's King and Belk Department...

Anita Cooper Clay

Anita Cooper Clay

Mar 30, 2023

Mrs. Anita Cooper Clay, age 78, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.

She was born in Cedartown, January 4, 1945, daughter of the late Harold Cooper and Mildred Boling Cooper.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by son, John Clay; grandson, Stephen “Aubrey” Clay.

She is survived by her children, Jeff Clay and his wife, Stephanie, Kirt...

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