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Surname E |
Death Date (or newspaper date) |
| EASON , Ann M. | October 24, 1996 |
| EAST , Mrs. Dean | June 3, 2002 |
| EAST , Mrs. Geraldine | December 16, 2003 |
| EASTERWOOD , Bobby William | July 20, 1965 |
| EASTERWOOD , Dorothy Louise | February 5, 2001 |
| EASTERWOOD , Maggie Tillery | Dec. 30, 2001 |
| EASTERWOOD , Marion Dean | May 23, 2007 |
| EASTERWOOD , Mrs. Mary Morgan | July 1965 |
| EASTERWOOD , Mr. Phillip Dean | Nov. 4, 2003 |
| EASTERWOOD , Robert Ray | Aug. 30, 2002 |
| EBERHART , Mattie | June 26, 1902 |
| EDGEN , Hattie | April 17, 1919 |
ELLIS , Mrs. Christine W.  06-13-2009 | |
| ELLIS , Mr. William Harold | December 29, 1997 |
| ELLISON , Joseph | November 20, 1902 |
| ELLIOTT , Child | March 13, 1919 |
| ELLIOTT , Dolly Geraldine Goss | June 18, 1998 |
| ELLIOTT , Florence | September 20, 1917 |
| ELLIOTT , Preston A. | February 27, 1998 |
| ELROD , Mrs Betty Williamson | Dec. 9, 2003 |
| ELSBERRY , Miss Dora Maude | October 7, 1971 |
| ELY , Ralph Lamar | March 14. 1998 |
| ENLOW , J. D. | October 10, 1901 |
| ESTES , E D | June 29, 1916 |
| ESTES , Mrs. Flonnie Jane Mobley | June 9, 2003 |
| ESTES , George Daniel "Dan" | April 14, 2001 |
| ESTES , Mrs. Martha Terry | July 16, 2008 |
| ETNIRE , "Dad" | May 7, 1931 |
| EVANS , Henry | October 4, 1917 |
| EVANS , Lillian Dale Booz | July 13, 1960 |
| EVERETT , James Peek, Jr. | Sept. 11, 2004 |
| EWEN , Leona Agness | August 3, 1998 |
| EZZELL , Mr. J. M. | July 19, 1917 |
Surname F |
Death Date (or newspaper date) |
| FARMER , Nannie Sue Lee | Dec. 8, 1986 |
| FERGUSON , George | July 11 , 1918 |
| FERGUSON , Harry | February 14, 1918 |
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FERGUSON , Mary Helen 02-02-2009 | June 3, 2003 |
| FERGUSON , Mary L | February 15, 1992 |
| FERGUSON , Theodore Roosevelt | January 7, 1998 |
| FERGUSON , Thomas R. | September 23, 1959 |
| FERRELL , Mrs. Martha Estelle | Dec. 16, 1999 |
| FITTON , Mrs. Klea Smith | March 9, 1998 |
| FITZPATRICK , F. M. | May 2, 1901 |
| FITZPATRICK , James M | October 22, 1972 |
| FLEMING , Mrs. J. O. | February 13, 1919 |
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FLOYD , Billy Wayne 02-02-2009 | February 1, 2009 |
| FLOYD , Chase Ray | November 4, 2007 |
| FLOYD , Joe Brown, Jr. | August 17, 2007 |
| FLOYD , Judy | ? |
| FOLGER , Guy | March 3, 1903 |
| FORD , Henry T. | Dec. 18, 2001 |
| FORRISTER , Mrs. Liddell Evans | April 11, 1998 |
| FORTUNE , Mamie Lou Easterwood | July 22, 2001 |
| FRANKS , Mattie Lou | Nov. 9, 1997 |
| FRAZER , Blanton | January 23, 1902 |
| FRAZER , John | February 25, 1904 |
| FREEMAN , Mrs. Bertha Frances | March 17, 1982 |
| FREEMAN , Mr. T. M. | May 23, 1918 |
| FRENCH , John H | March 1, 2003 |
| FREW , Mary Ann | ? |
| FRICKS , Mrs. Bernice D. | Aug. 15, 2000 |
| FURGASON , Linda Gail | Nov. 27, 1997 |
| FULMER , Mrs. Charles A. | December 28, 1939 |
Henry T. Ford
Henry T. Ford, 86, of Whiteford, Md., died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001.
Mr. Ford was born in Whiteford on Aug. 7, 1915, son of the late Bryan
P. and Mary Ford. He was a former member of the Rehobeth Welsh
Church, a veteran of the Army serving in World War 11, and a civilian
gunner at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland.
Surviving are: wife, Annie McKibben Ford, former of Cedartown; daughter,
Patricia Kefauver of Whiteford; son, Thomas D. Ford of Whiteford; brother,
Owen B. Ford of Whiteford; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 21, at 11 am at the Harkins Funeral
Home of Delta, Penn., with the Rev. John G. Blewitt officiating.
Interment with military honors followed in Slate Ridge Presbyterian Church
in Delta, Penn.
Pallbearers were Charlie May, Clay Miller, Scott Kefauver, Timothy Ford,
Barry Kefauver and Dale Wise.
The Harkins Funeral Home of Delta had charge of the arrangements.
The Cedartown Standard Dec 2001
Submitted by
Mr. John Frazer, one of Cedartown's cleverest railroad men, met with a fatal
accident Tuesday afternoon at Summerville. He was working as a conductor on
a north bound local freight on the Central Railway, and his train was on a
sidetrack near Summerville. In some way he fell between the rails, and was
struck on the head by a brake beam, his body escaping mutilation. The
remains were brought home to Cedartown on the night train, and funeral
services were held at 3:30 p.m. yesterday at the Methodist church, conducted
by the pastor Rev. J. M. White. Mr. Frazer was born at Oxford about
forty-two years ago, and has made his home in Cedartown for many years,
having been one of our most highly esteemed citizens. He has been twice
married, his first wife being Miss Lizzie Archer and his second, Miss Willie
Nisbet, of Jacksonville, Ala. Four children have been born to each marriage
seven of whom are living. His oldest son lost his life in an accident on the
East & West about two years ago just as he was beginning a railroad career.
Mr. Frazer was a veteran railroad man, having worked his way up to the
position of conductor on the Old East & West, and recently taking charge of
a train on the Central. He was well liked by all his railroad associates and
by all who knew him. He was a member of the Methodist church, and was a man
of excellent character. The heart broken wife and children have the
heart-felt sympathy of the entire community in their tragic bereavement.
(Cedartown Standard, February 25, 1904)
Submitted by
Mary Ann Frew, Funeral services for Miss Mary Ann Frew, 14 month old
daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Sam Frew, of 301 West Queen St. Cedartown, who died
Monday at her residence after an extended illness were held at 3 p.m.,
Tuesday in the Chapel of the First Baptist Church. Dr. Hugh L. Smith and the
Rev. Tom Rogers conducted the services, Burial followed in Greenwood
Cemetery. She was born on March 25, 1960 in Cedartown and had lived her
entire life here. Survivors are her parents; two brothers, Vance Frew,
Charles Frew, both of Cedartown; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Charles Vance,
Sr. of Cedartown; paternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. W. L. Frew of Oklahoma
City, Okla., Pallbearers were Joe Vance, Charles Vance, Thornton Vance, Bob
Darden. Olin Gammage was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Submitted by
Miss Judy Floyd, Graveside Services for Miss Judy Floyd will be at 2 p.m.
Friday at East View Cemetery with the Rev. Amos Adams officiating. Miss.
Floyd, 28 of 12 Leisure Drive died Wednesday morning at an Atlanta Hospital
from injuries sustained in an automobile wreck. She was born Sept. 15, 1960,
in Floyd County, daughter of Melvin Floyd and Gerrye Brackett Floyd. She had
been a lifelong resident of Floyd County and Coosa High School in 1978 and
was a member of the marching band. She presently was a student at Floyd
College and was employee by West End Florist. Survivors include her parents,
Rome; Two brothers, Otis Lee Floyd, Rome, and Ronnie Floyd, Armuchee.
Submitted by
Mrs. Mary L. Ferguson, 62, of 141 Deer Trail, Rockmart, died Saturday
(February 15, 1992) morning at Polk Medical Center after a short illness.
Mrs. Ferguson was born in Polk County, May 3, 1929, daughter of the late
Elizabeth Smith Snedden and the late James E. Little. She was a homemaker
and a member of the Flint Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include: her
husband, E. C. Ferguson, to whom she was married on Oct. 2, 1948; a brother,
C. W. Little, Lindale; three sisters, Ms. Virginia Little, Rome, Mrs. Sarah
Howard, Silver Creek, and Mrs. Hazel Miller, Alamogordo, New Mexico; nieces
and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Flint Hill
Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Spears officiating. Interment will be at 4
p.m. (EST) at Valhalla Cemetery, Bessemer, Ala.
Submitted by
Mr. Geo. Ferguson, one of our best and most popular young business men, passed away Friday after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife and
little son, and by his father, Mr. W. Ferguson, and his sister, Mrs. Geo.
Dansby. His death is sincerely mourned by all our people. (Cedartown
Standard, Thursday, July 11 , 1918)
Submitted by
Mrs. Charles A. Fulmer, age 25, of LaGrange, were held in Griffin at the
First Baptist church Monday morning with the pastor, Dr. J. B. Turner, and
Rev. L. W. Blackwelder, rector of St. George's Episcopal Church,
officiating. The body was brought to Cedartown, Monday afternoon for burial
in Greenwood Cemetery. Both Mr. and Mrs. Fulmer are members of prominent
Cedartown families and hundreds of friends were present to pay final
respects at the graveside service. Mrs. Fulmer was fatally injured late
Saturday afternoon near Woodbury when the automobile in which she and her
husband were riding plunged from the slippery pavement and overturned. She
died shortly afterward in a physician's office in Greenville. Surviving are
her husband; her parents, Mr. And Mrs. George Simerville, of Griffin; and
two brothers, George Simerville, Jr., of Cedartown and Francis F.
Simerville, of Atlanta, all former Cedartown residents. (Cedartown, December
28, 1939)
Submitted by
Mr. James M. Fitzpatrick, passed away October 22 in Polk General Hospital.
He was born August 22, 1922 in Polk County, son of Tom Fitzpatrick and Mrs.
Annie Lou Young Fitzpatrick. He is survived by his father and mother; two
brothers, Charles Fitzpatrick of Acworth, GA., and Doyal Fitzpatrick of
Cedartown; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Deems and Mrs. Betty Dempsey of Rome,
Ga., and Mrs. Adrian Childers of Austell, GA. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday, 24, at 2:00 p.m. from Aragon Methodist Church with the Rev. Mr.
Collum officiating. Burial in Aragon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tommy
Deems, Danny Deems, Dennis Fitzpatrick, Steve Alred, Charles Fitzpatrick and
Ricky Bradford. Two honorary pallbearers will be Timmy Childers and Johnny
Fitzpatrick. Freeman Harris Funeral Home of Rockmart in charge of
arrangements. (Cedartown Standard, October 24, 1972)
Submitted by
F. M. Fitzpatrick, In memory of F. M. Fitzpatrick. He closed his eyes to the
beauties of this world March 27th, 1901, and his age was about 46 years when
he died. He joined the Baptist church at Antioch 27 years ago next August,
of which the writer is a witness. He was left an orphan boy and had a hard
time until grown. He married Miss Laura Hill, daughter of Mr. James Hill,
and she became afflicted for many years before she died. Notwithstanding all
his hardships, he lived a Christian life, and was one of the most patient
men I ever knew. He never complained at anything like many of us, but was
always cheerful in adversity as in prosperity. He called his daughter and
two little boys to his dying bed and told them how to live and always find
friends while without father and mother. We know that although his form will
moulder to dust, his soul hath inherited eternal life, sheltered from the
storms of life by a fond Father,s protecting love who bore our sorrow and
grief. He leaves three children, one daughter and two little boys. And one
sister Miss. Georgie Broom, of Alabama, to mourn their loss. They have our
sympathy in their lonely and sad hours. We can only say: He is only gone
before to join his angel mother and wife, and will be watching and waiting
for you and me. Weep not, for a brother deceased; Our loss is his infinite
gain; A soul out of prison released And fread from his bodily chain. With
sons let us follow his flight and mount with his spirit above, Escaped to
the mansions of light, And lodged in the Eden of love. A Friend. (Cedartown
Standard, May 2, 1901)
Submitted by
Mr. Guy Folger, a popular conductor on the Central Railway, met a horrible
death Friday near Newnan. His train was derailed and went down an
embankment, and he was caught and crushed underneath. It took long and hard
work to extricate him, and he died soon after. Mr. Folger was a clever young
man, and had made many friends during his stay in Cedartown, which had been
his headquarters for some time. His remains were taken to Easley, S. C. Mr.
Robt. Corley, the engineer of the ill fated train, had a narrow escape from
death, but was fortunate enough to get off with only some painful bruises.
(Cedartown Standard, March 3, 1903)
Submitted by
Mrs. Fortune
Mamie lou Easterwood Fortune, 84, of 148 Cason Rd., passed away
Sunday, July 22, 2001. Mrs. Fortune was born Feb. 14, 1917 in Polk
County. She was a member of the Cedartown Church of God. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Joel and Burma Easterwood; son, Michael
Fortune; a grandson; brother, Emanuel Easterwood; and sister, Mary Jo
Ealy.
Surviving are: two sons, Wayne and Sammy Fortune; three daughters,
Carolyn Prince, Betty Jarrell and Esta Lita Lewis; brother, M.D.
Easterwood
of Panama City, Fla.; sister, Joyce Haywood of Memphis; 15 grandchildren;
and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday,
July 25, at 4 p.m. in the Cedartown Church of God with Rev. Delton Harne
and Rev. Danny Rhoades officiating. Interment followed in the Polk
County
Memory Gardens. Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home had charge of the
arrangements. (The Cedartown Standard, July 2001)
Submitted by
Mr. Blanton Frazer, the sixteen year old son of Mr. John Frazer died
yesterday morning at 6:45 o'clock from the effect of injuries received
Tuesday evening about 6 o'clock in Pell City, Ala. His father is a
well-known conductor on the East & West road, and his son was a member of
his crew as flagman. On the arrival of the passenger train Tuesday evening
at Pell City, Ala, the crew switched the cars and proceeded to couple up the
coaches. The engine backed up to the baggage car and young Frazer stepped in
to adjust the coupler. He slipped on a pile of cinders between the tracks
and fell, his body falling outside of the railing. His right leg was caught
under the wheels of the tender, and was frightfully mangled. The flesh was
mashed from the thigh-bone, and his body badly bruised about the groin. Mr.
Frazer was the first to reach his wounded son, and was overcome with grief.
Young Frazer, although suffering intensely, was cool and self-possessed,
giving an unusual exhibition of courage and superb nerve under a shocking
ordeal. He bore his suffering bravely and gave directions about himself. The
road officials were promptly notified, and Dr. J. A. Liddell surgeon of the
East & West, was requested to go at once to the relief of the wounded young
man. A special train left Cedartown at 8 o' clock for Pell City, bearing Dr.
Liddell and Dr. W. A. Chapman. The train returned to Cedartown at 4 o'clock
yesterday morning and the patient was taken to the office of Dr. Chapman in
the Peek building. Everything possible was done by these skilled surgeons
for the relief of the sufferer, but the wound was fatal, the shock was to
great, and the brave young fellow died at 6:45 o'clock. The undertaker took
charge of the remains and the body was later removed to the home of Mr.
Frazer in Eastview. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 o'
clock this morning, conducted by Rev. Fletcher Walton, and the interment
will take place in the city cemetery. This death is a peculiarly sad one
cutting off a young life at the door of manhood, and falls with heavy grief
on the father. The family have the deepest sympathy of a large number of
friends in this calamity and bereavement. (Cedartown Standard, January 23,
1902)
Submitted by
FARMER, Nannie Sue LEE
Obit from Cedartown Standard
Mrs. Nannie Sue Lee Farmer, age 77, Felton, died Dec. 8, 1986. Mrs. Farmer was a retired social
worker for Tallatoona EOA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Ira Earl Farmer.
Survivors include three sons, Elbert E. Farmer Jr. and Robert E. Farmer of Buchanan, Harold E. Farmer
of Felton; three daughters, Mrs. Kate Johnson of Felton, Mrs. Jean Spoehr of Marietta and Mrs. Mary
Spearman of Tallapoosa; one brother, John Lee of Tallapoosa; one sister, 14 grandchildren, 16 great
grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. from Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel with Rev. Marvin
Mobbs officiating. Music was rendered by Jimmy Mauldin. Pallbearers were Danny Cook, Richard
Brannon, Sam Sparks, Mark Cook, Bo Cook and Ted Kiser. Interment was in the Centre Cemetery in
Felton.
Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel, Buchanan.
Submitted by
Mattie Lou Franks, 78, passed
away Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997
following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Franks was born March 16, 1919 in
Aragon. She was a member of the Rolling Hills Baptist Church and a
homemaker. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher Carl Franks. Survivors
include: three daughters, Linda Gail Ballew and Mary Frances Osborne,
both of Cedartown,
and Shirley Zika of Lebanon, Tenn.; son Bobby Franks of Lebanon, Tenn.;
brother, Larry Freeman of Rockmart; seven grandchildren and a great
grandchild.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., in the chapel
of the Alvis Miller and Son Funeral Home, with Rev. Roger Swafford
officiating.
Interment followed in Yorkville Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Euzeal
Jones, Todd Brown, Jerry Smith, Phil Brown, Paul Streetman, and Edward
Streetman. The Alvis Miller
and Son Funeral home had charge of the arrangements.
Submitted by
Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Ferguson, age 79, of Clairmont Rd., Decatur, passed
away Wednesday, January 7, 1998. Mr. Ferguson was born June 7, 1918, in
Polk County and was an Army Veteran. Survivors include Harvey Ferguson,
of
Marietta; Nell Toole, of Rome; Fay Thigpin of Mexico Beach, Fl.;
Margaret
Wood, of Naples, Fl.; David Ferguson, of Summerville, S.C.; and Howard
Ferguson, of Columbus, MS. All cousins. Graveside services were held
Friday, January 9, 1998 at 1 p.m. in Northview Cemetery with Thomas
Lighthall officiating. Interment followed in Northview Cemetery.
Gammage
Funeral Home of Cedartown was in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by
Mrs. Klea Smith Fitton, age
96, passed away Monday, March 9, 1998. Mrs.
Fitton was born January 26, 1902 in Lyman, Idaho. She was a member of
the
First Presbyterian Church of Cedartown. She was preceded in death by
her
husband, Clifford Fitton; and a son, Reed Fitton. Survivors include a
son,
Cliff Fitton of St. Simons Island, GA; five grandchildren; and nine
great
grandchildren. Graveside services for Mrs. Fitton were held Wednesday,
March 11, at 11 a.m. in the Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. David Grove
officiating. Interment followed in the Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the First Presbyterian
Church of Cedartown. Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home was in charge of
the
arrangements.
Submitted by
Mrs. Liddell Evans Forrister,
age 90, of Rockmart passed away Saturday,
April 11, 1998. Mrs. Forrister was born May 9, 1907 in Haralson County
and
was a member of the Cedartown Church of God. Survivors include a son,
the
Rev. Wesley Forrister of Bowdon; three daughters, Lynn Ingram, Mae Dell
Stephens, both of Rome and Texanna Broadway, of Cedartown; two sisters,
Alvester McGee and Mary Cuzzourt, both of Cedartown, nine grandchildren,
18
great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Lester C.
Litesey Funeral Home with the Rev. Delton Harne and the Rev. Jack Harvey
officiating.
Interment followed in the Northview Cemetery. Lester C. Litesey Funeral
Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Submitted by