Obituaries

Kennith William Tillery

Kennith William Tillery

Nov 15, 2024

Mr. Kennith William Tillery, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. 

Mr. Tillery was born February 24, 1940, in Buchanan, Georgia, son of the late Clyde Tillery and Vera Brown Tillery. 

Mr. Tillery proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He would then go on to build a career as a machinist...

James Parris

James Parris

Nov 14, 2024

Mr. James Parris, age 64, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024.

James was born on August 6, 1960, to the late Marion and Frances Garmon Parris in Marietta, Georgia. He always enjoyed the simple things in life. He enjoyed his family and time fishing, camping, and watching wrestling on television.

Mr. Parris is survived by his children, James Olin Parris,...

Julia "Frances" Wills

Julia "Frances" Wills

Nov 11, 2024

Mrs. Julia “Frances” Maulding Wills, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at a Rome Nursing Home.

Frances was born on June 7, 1932, to Cleo and Thelma Harris Maulding in Polk County. She spent most of her life in Polk County but lived in Rome for 10 years before moving back to Cedartown. For the last year...

James Morris

James Morris

Nov 10, 2024

Mr. James Morris, age 89, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024. 

James was born August 2, 1935, in Mableton, Georgia, son of Ralph Morris and Frances Houge Morris. 

In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by a son, Steve Morris.

Mr. Morris is survived by his children: Stanley Morris and Stacen Morris; brother, Nick Morris; sister, Marlene Aldridge and several...

Elizabeth McCombs

Elizabeth McCombs

Nov 4, 2024

Mrs. Elizabeth McCombs, age 97, of Cedartown Ga, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024.

 She was born on April 15, 1927 in Cedartown to the late Robert Lee Pyles and Winnie Baldwin Pyles. 

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth is also preceded in death by her late husband of 62 years, James R. McCombs; her beloved son-in-law, Larry D Welchel; brothers,...

Martha Massey

Martha Massey

Nov 4, 2024

Ms. Martha Massey, age 84, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024.

Martha was born March 12, 1940, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Gordon Lee Reddish and Emmy Carter Reddish. 

Martha was a seamstress for Arrow Shirt Company for twenty five years. She enjoyed singing and listening to gospel music, and especially loved Loretta Lynn. She loved flowers and and spending...

Debbie Lynn Shaw

Debbie Lynn Shaw

Oct 28, 2024

Mrs. Debbie Mitchell Shaw, age 63, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024.

Debbie was born January 18, 1961, in Marietta, Georgia, daughter of R.B. Mitchell and Frances Truett Erwin.

Debbie loved spending time with her family members. She enjoyed listening to music, working in her garden, riding bicycles and cats.

In addition to her parents, Debbie is preceded in death by her daughter,...

Amanda Wolf

Amanda Wolf

Oct 28, 2024

Ms. Amanda Lee Wolf, age 43, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. 

Amanda was born March 22, 1981, in Atlanta, Georgia, daughter of Ronnie Wolf and Tammy Davis. 

Amanda spent the greater part of her life in Paulding County and was a graduate of East Paulding High School. Amanda was an adventurous person by nature. She loved any time spent outdoors. Swimming,...

Carolyn Roberts Nale

Carolyn Roberts Nale

Oct 23, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn "Carol" Roberts Nale, age 74, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. 

Carol was born August 18, 1950, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Charles "Jack" Roberts and Evelyn Hill Roberts. 

Carol was a devoted Christian and long time member of Morning View Baptist Church. Her faith guided her in all that she did. She enjoyed sight seeing and afternoons...

Betty Arp

Betty Arp

Oct 19, 2024

Ms. Betty Arp, age 64, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024. 

Betty was born July 12, 1960, in Draketown, Georgia, daughter of the late Harvey Arp and Shirley Woody Arp. 

Betty was a loving person. She loved family gatherings and cooking for the people she loved. She was an avid Alabama football fan and enjoyed watching games with friends and family. Betty...

Patricia Green Duke

Patricia Green Duke

Oct 18, 2024

Patricia Green Duke (Pat, Patti, Patsy), age 83, of Rome, GA passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on October 18, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Tarleton Bafton and Eunice Hayes Green as well as her siblings Micki Green Knott, Mary Green Gile, William Hayes Green, Betty Jo Green Erb, and Robert Wayne Green. 

She is...

Daryl Hassebrock

Daryl Hassebrock

Oct 16, 2024

Mr. Daryl Lee Hassebrock, age 76, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Mr. Hassebrock was born October 21, 1947 in Webster City, Iowa, son of the late Vernon Hassebrock and Gladys Longhenry Hassebrock. 

Mr. Hassebrock graduated from Arkansas Tech University in the top six of his class. His children fondly recall him taking them on trips to Atlanta Braves games and the...

Herbert Preston Camp, Sr.

Herbert Preston Camp, Sr.

Oct 13, 2024

Mr. Herbert Preston 'Red" Camp of Cedartown, Georgia passed away October 13, 2024. He was six days from his ninety-eighth birthday. 

He was born in 1926 just across from the Chattahoochee River in Cobb County at his grandfather's River Hill Dairy Farm. His mother gave birth while visiting her parents. He was the only son of Benjamin Franklin Camp and Andrilla...

Patsy Jean Cole Beecham

Patsy Jean Cole Beecham

Oct 12, 2024

Mrs. Patsy Jean Cole Beecham, age 77, of Cedartown, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Mrs. Beecham was born November 15, 1946, in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Albert Cole and Betty Ruth Cole. 

Mrs. Beecham had a lengthy career of fourteen years as a school bus driver for the Cobb County School System. She loved spending time in her garden...

Winfred Lee Brannon, Jr.

Winfred Lee Brannon, Jr.

Oct 7, 2024

Mr. Winfred Lee Brannon, Jr., age 51, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024.

Lee was born in Austell, Georgia, July 18, 1973, son of Carol Crocker Brannon and the late Winfred Lee Brannon, Sr. 

For the entirety of his childhood Lee lived in Powder Springs, Georgia, and was a graduate of McEachern High School. He has been a resident of Cedartown, Georgia...

John Larry Cantrell

John Larry Cantrell

Oct 5, 2024

Mr. John Larry Cantrell, age 74, of Cedartown, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Mr. Cantrell was born September 24, 1950, in Marietta, Georgia, son of the late Walter "Walt" Cantrell and Mary Latimer Cantrell. 

In his younger years, Mr. Cantrell was a standout basketball player at Sprayberry High School. He proudly served our country as a member of the Georgia National...

Juanita Hanson Culp

Juanita Hanson Culp

Sep 23, 2024

Mrs. Juanita Hanson Culp, age 96, passed away on September 23, 2024. Mrs. Culp was born and raised in Cedartown, Georgia, and she was the oldest child of the late J.L. and Nell Hanson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd A. Culp Sr., and her brothers John, Bobby, and Jimmy Hanson.

 She is...

Franklin Smith

Franklin Smith

Sep 21, 2024

Mr. Franklin Smith, age 86, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away September 21, 2024.

Mr. Smith was born April 21, 1938, in Rome, Georgia, to the late Gus Smith and Cynthia Smith. He was a long-time employee for the City of Rome Transit Department. Then after retiring, he remained very active, running track and lifting weights until his early 70's. He loved...

Laticia Rosser

Laticia Rosser

Sep 10, 2024

Mrs. Laticia Ann Sullins Rosser “Tisha”, age 37, of Cedartown passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Tisha was born in Rome, Georgia on December 29, 1986. She was a graduate of Cedartown High School Class of 2006. Tisha will aways be remembered for her selflessness, kindness, and the way her presence could change the energy in any room.

She is preceded in...

James "Jimbo" Guttery, Jr.

James "Jimbo" Guttery, Jr.

Sep 5, 2024

Mr. James “Jimbo” Guttery, Jr., age 58, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024.

Mr. Guttery was born September 14, 1965, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late James A. “Buddy Guttery, Sr. and Gloria Jean Guttery.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Guttery was preceded in death by a nephew, Christopher Pegg, and several aunts and uncles.

Mr. Guttery is survived by his...

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