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Surname M |
Death Date (or newspaper date) |
| MACON , W. G. | November 7, 1918 |
| MADARIA , Infant Daughter | |
| MADDOX , Mrs. Dorothy Louise | April 15, 2006 |
| MADDOX , Myrtle Lou Crabb | September 19, 1986 |
| MADRY , Mrs. | August 23, 1902 |
| MALONE , Curtis L. | March 4, 1998 |
| MANN , Jesse James | Oct. 6, 1997 |
| MANN , Mrs. R. H. | |
| MANNING , Elma Slaughter | October 16, 1996 |
| MANNING , G. E. | December 29, 1903 |
| MAPLES , Annie Bell | March 13, 1998 |
| MAPLES , Hoyt Thomas | May 5, 2009 |
| MARCHMAN , R. H. | November 23, 1916 |
| MARTIN , Mrs. J. D. | November 28, 1918 |
| MARTIN , Julia | April 25, 1918 |
| MARTIN , Matthew | May 29, 1919 |
MARTIN , Sarah Delores McElwee  10-1-2009 |
September 27, 2009 |
| MATTHEWS , B. F. | September 20. 1902 |
| MATTHEWS , Mrs. | May 29, 1919 |
| MATTHEWS , Mrs. Zonie | March 2, 2006 |
| MAULDIN , Jimmy Wayne | ? |
| MAY , Mrs. Gladys Waddell | November 20, 2007 |
| MAYBEN , Mr. Alvin "Son" | December 12, 1997 |
| MERONEY , Annie Eunice Hackney | June 25, 1918 |
| MILLER , Frank L | November 28, 1901 |
| MILLER , Ruth Burnette | Oct. 7, 1997 |
| MILLER , Mrs. Sara | May 29, 1919 |
| MILLHOLLAN , Mr. Sonney, Sr. | February 13, 1998 |
| MILLHOLLAN , Mr. Virgil Lee | June 22, 2002 |
| MITCHELL , Alice | April 24, 1919 |
| MITCHELL , Annie J. | Oct. 26, 1997 |
| MITCHELL , James | November 14, 1918 |
| MOBLEY , Edward Connor | Dec. 31, 2004 |
| MOBLEY , Pleasant William | Feb. 19, 1945 |
| MONCRIEF , Richard | November 21, 1918 |
| MONTGROMERY , Mary | December 26, 1918 |
| MONTGOMERY , W. J. | September 4, 1930 |
| MOODY , Joe Wright | July 31, 1998 |
| MOODY , John William | September 1, 1984 |
| MOON , Mr. J.C. | February 24, 1998 |
| MOON , Thelma Chambers | Sept. 2, 2005 |
| MOORE , Charles Edward, Jr. | April 15, 2002 |
| MOORE , Edith Allen | April 13, 1998 |
| MOORE , Lillian Smith | Feb. 15, 2003 |
| MOORE , Mary Alice | February 13, 1919 |
| MORENO , Peggy Allen | ? |
| MORGAN , Frances Ann | March 17, 1998 |
| MORGAN , Mr. Marvin H. (Jack) | October 31, 1997 |
| MORGAN , Minerva | October 11, 1900 |
| MORGAN , Mr. Russell John | Jan 20, 2002 |
| MORRIS , Mrs. J. M. | October 17, 1918 |
| MORRIS , John Garvin | June 11, 1998 |
| MORRIS , Mary Irene Thompson | October 17, 1918 |
| MORRISON , Evelyn | October 31, 1918 |
| MORTON , Mrs. B. F. | May 15, 1929 |
| MORTON , Mrs. Betty Jo Burns | October, 1977 |
| MOSLEY , Dr. Benjamin Thomas | Nov. 14, 1900 |
| MOSS , Isabell | |
| MOSS , Mr. J. E. | |
| MOSS , Raleigh | |
| MOSS , William Marion "Chief" | July 23, 2006 |
| MOTES , W. M. | April 8th, 1929 |
| MOUNTCASTLE , H. M. | November 8, 1917 |
| MULL , Mrs. E. | January 9, 1919 |
| MULL , James Daniel | July 29, 1988 |
| MULLEN , Mr. C. Carroll | December 13, 1997 |
| MULLINAX , John A. | October 24, 1972 |
| MULLINAX , Ollie Ingram | December 16, 1983 |
| MUNDY , Ivy Felton "Felt" | August 9, 1917 |
| MYERS , Billy Eugene | September 19, 1966 |
| MYERS , Buddy Bruce | October 31, 1969 |
| MYERS , Fletcher | November 1, 1944 |
| MYERS , William Harvey | March 3, 1960 |
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Maddox
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Maddox, 73, of 133 Elizabeth St.,
Cedartown passed away Saturday, April 15, 2006.
Mrs. Maddox was born in Berrien County, Ga., on June
14, 1932. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist
Church and prior to retirement was employed with the
Arrow Shirt Factory. Mrs. Maddox was preceded in death
by her husband Mr. John H. Maddox, Jr. and her father,
Mr. Alvin Futch.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law,
Deborah and Donald Crabb, Vickie and Dennis Standeford,
all of Rockmart; two sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and
Tammie Maddox of Cedartown, Roy and Brenda Maddox of
Cedartown; her mother, Mrs.Nellie Futch Riley of Gainesville,
Fla.; a son-in-law, Mr. Curtis Padgett of Rockmart; 10 grand
children; six great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 18, at 2 p.m. in
the Friendship Baptist Church of Cedartown with Rev. Bill
Donaldson officiating. Interment followed in the Friendship
Church Cemetery.
The following gentlemen served as active pallbearers; Fred
Green,Jr., Tony Mitchell, Alvin Crabb, Clay Blankenship, J.D.
Nale, and Phillip Frazier.
Honorary escorts were John Green, Joey Morton, Frank Weaver,
Charles Weaver, Timmy Sauceda, and Ricky Sauceda.
Freeman Harris Funeral Home had charge of the funeral services.
(The Cedartown Standard
Thursday, April 20, 2006)
Submitted by
Mrs. Maddox
Mrs. Myrtle Lou Crabb Maddox, 82, Brackett Hill Road, Rockmart, (Georgia), died Friday, September 19, 1986, in the Rockmart-Aragon Hospital following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Maddox was born June 17, 1904, in Alabama, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Burton "Toby" Crabb. She had lived the greater part of her life in the Polk County, (Georgia), area and was a member of the Morningview Baptist Church. Mrs. Maddox was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Maddox, on August 3, 1958, and a son, Herman Maddox, on September 17, 1986. Survivors include two sons, Paul B. Davis, Centre, Ala.; Lonnie Cecil Maddox, Sharon, Pa; four daughters, Mrs. Susie Sorrells, Austell; Mrs. Helen Dunn, Rockmart; Mrs. Jimmy Lynn Truett, Cedartown; Mrs. Myrteel Parish, Mansfield. Twenty nine grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 21, (1986), at the Bellview Baptist Church with the Rev. Clifford Chandler and the Rev. Clyde Purser officiating. Interment followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Dansby, Jim Campbell, Rev. James O. Crabb, C. W. Crabb, Gene Crabb and Harold Crabb. The Alvis Miller and Son Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements. (The Rockmart Journal, Wednesday, September 24, 1986)
Submitted by Wanda Crabb Pannell
P W Mobley
MOBLEY, Pleasant Wilson*, 64, of Rt. 1, Cedartown passed away at his residence on Monday, Feb. 19, 1945 at 11:15 a.m. He was born in Cherokee County, Ala. on July 27, 1880, but had lived in Cave Springs for 46 years. He was a member of Jackson Chapel Methodist Church for 20 years and was a member of the Odd Fellows of Cave Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife, [Anna Lee Ellis Mobley] on May 26, 1936. He is survived by three sons, E J [Everett Jackson] Mobley of Memphis, Tenn., H L [Homer Leo] Mobley and H E [Harvey Edward] Mobley of Cedartown; two daughters, Mrs. J B [should be G D Estes - Flonnie] Estes of Atlanta, Mrs. Ruby Patterson of Panama City, Fla., two brothers, I E [Isaac Edward] Mobley of Cedartown, T J [Thomas J] Mobley of Cave Springs and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Jackson Chapel Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 1945 with Rev. PM Minter and Rev. Leman Smith officiating with interment in the Jackson Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were W W Barnett, J P Shaw, J F Paxton, C A Shaw, E C Mobley and W T Whorton.
[*Note: Name should be Pleasant William Mobley. Most people called him Will]
Mother's Maiden Name: [Mary] Lou [Ivenyer] Williams, born Polk County, Ga.
Father's Name: Pleasant Green Mobley, born in Polk County, Ga.
Physician: Ray Spanjer
(From the book - Polk County, GA Funeral Home Records 1944-1949)
Submitted by
Mary Irene Thompson Morris, passed away Friday after many months illness and
funeral service were conducted Saturday morning at the residence on Stubbs
street by her pastor, Rev. W. T. Hunnicutt of the First Methodist Church.
The remains were taken to Rockmart for interment. Mary Irene Thompson was
born April 25th, 1861, and was united in marriage Sept. 18, 1878, with Mr.
Jas. M. Morris. Four children blessed their union, three of them surviving,
Mrs. W. L. Burk and Mr. G. E. Morris of Atlanta, and Mrs. Irving R. Thomas
of Cedartown. Another daughter, Mrs. J. M. Rudolph, died a few years ago at
Canon City, Col. The deceased was an excellent Christian lady, a devoted
wife and mother. Coming from a distance to attend the funeral were Mr. and
Mrs. J. H. Lanham, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Lanham, Mr. and Mrs. Florence
Smith, Miss Eva Thompson and Mr. Felix Lanham, of Rome; Mr. T. J. Morris, of
Rockmart; Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Burk and Mr. G. E. Morris of Atlanta; Mr. John
Thompson, of Florida. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, October 17, 1918)
Submitted by
Prof. Benjamin Thomas Moseley, was one of the best known citizens of the
early days of Cedartown, and he and his family are well remembered by our
oldest people. His son and namesake passed away on the 14th inst. At his
home in Louisiana, and the following obituary notice from the Daily Town
Talk of Alexander, La, will be read with interest. Moseley~At the family
residence, corner Fifth and Jackson streets, Alexandria, La., on Wednesday,
Nov. 14, 1900, at 7:50 a.m., Dr. Benjamin Thomas Moseley, age 51 years.
Cause of death, Bright's disease. Dr. Moseley was born in Hancock county,
Ga., on 12th November 1849, and was therefore 51 years and 2 days of age
when death called him hence. His father, Hon. Benjamin T. Moseley was a
prominent citizen of George, and the Moseley family is still prominent in
that state. Dr. Moseley after receiving a literary education in his native
state, left there before reaching his majority and settled in North
Louisiana. He studied medicine at Minden, La., and took his first course of
lectures at the Medical Department of the Louisiana University. He graduated
in the spring of 1875 from the Medical College of New Orleans. He first
practiced medicine in North Louisiana, and from there moved to Washington,
St. Landry parish, where he remained for some time. He next moved to New
Orleans and practiced his profession there for several years, moving with
his family to Alexandria in January, 1896, and resided here up to the time
of his death. In 1876 he married Miss Jennie Jones of Minden, La., whose
father was a prominent lawyer of North Louisiana. To this union five
children were born, three sons and two daughters, all of whom survive their
father. He leaves one brother, Mr. M. C. Moseley, the well known attorney at
law of Alexandria. Dr. Moseley had a very lucrative practice here until his
health failed. He was confined to his bed for many weeks before his death.
The remains will be taken to Minden, Webster parish, for interment in the
cemetery there, where his mother and other relatives are sleeping.
(Cedartown Standard, November 29, 1900)
Submitted by
Mr. Virgil Lee Millhollan
Mr. Virgil Lee "PaPa" Millhollan, 79, 864 College St., Rockmart,
died Saturday, June 22, 2002 at Deaconess Hospital in Billings,
Montana.
Papa was born Dec. 29, 1922 in Haralson County, Ga., son of the
late Minnie Woody Millhollan and the late Henry Millhollan. He was
a Veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army Air Force in Iceland, a
carpenter, member of Second Baptist Church of Rockmart and
retired from Goodyear Corporation in 1988 following 20 years of
service.
Mr. Millhollan was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Vester C.
Millhollan Aug. 25, 2000.
He is survived by his daughter, Judy Barger and her husband Joe,
Rockmart; grandson, Allen Daniel Barger; granddaughter, Mrs.
Angelia Barger Western and her husband Tony, Hiram; brother,
James Millhollan, Powder Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Garner,
Smyrna, Ga., and Mrs. Lena Mae Baines Robinson, Rome; three
great granddaughters.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2002 in
the Chapel of Alvis Miller Funeral Home with Rev. David Warriner
and Minister Alvis Miller officiating. Interment was in Rockmart
Memory Gardens.
Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(The Rockmart Journal July 3, 2002)
Submitted by
Mr. Sonney Millhollan, Sr., age 42, of Rockmart, passed away Friday,
February 13, 1998 in Rome. Mr. Millhollan was born March 9, 1955 in
Habersham County, Georgia. He was a Georgia Power Employee and of the
Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his father, E.S. Donald
Millhollan. Survivors include his mother, Doress Posey Robinson, of
Rockmart; two sons, Sonny Gerald Millhollan, Jr., and Joshua Dell
Millhollan, both of Rockmart; a grandmother, Mrs. Flora Millhollan, of
Cedartown; two sisters, Dondra Hutcheson, of Rockmart, and Sandra
Lanning,
of Marietta; and a granddaughter. The Funeral service was held Sunday,
February 15, 1998 at 2 p.m. from the Freeman Harris Funeral Home Chapel
with
Eulogy by Mark Sproull and the Rev. Charles William officiating.
Interment
followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tripp Barrett,
David
Hutchinson, Sr., Bobby Posey, Eddie Statham, Blake Brumbelow, Doyle
Thomas
and Wayne Clemons. Honorary pallbearers were Franklin Statham, Danny
Stanford, David Hutchinson, Jr., Woodrow Barrett, and fellow Georgia
Power
employees. Freeman Harris Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
Submitted by
Mr. Edward Mobley
Edward "Conner" Mobley, 88, of 404 Jackson Chapel Road, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31. He was born Aug. 10, 1915, in Floyd County. Mr. Mobley was a member of Jackson Chapel United Methodist Church where he served as a lay speaker, Sunday School teacher and music director. He worked as
a farmer and carpenter for most of his life. He was also employed at the Georgia School for the Deaf for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Edge Mobley. Survivors include; sons,
Dorian and Willard Mobley, both of Cedartown; daughters, Sharon Mobley and Linda Williams, both of Temple, and Janis Sims, Whitesburg;
sisters, Mozelle Studdard, of Cedartown and Lula B. Couch, of Cave Spring. Five grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and number
of nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 3, at 3:30 p.m. in the Jackson Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Benny Abney, Rev. Dewey Bailey
and Rev. Michael Holt officiating. Interment followed in the Jackson
Chapel Cemetery. The Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (The Cedartown Standard Thursday, January 8, 2004)
Submitted by
MR MORGAN,
Mr Russell John Morgan, 63, 5739 A Fosters Mill Rd, Cave Spring, died
Sunday, Jan 20, 2002 in Floyd County.
He was born June 4, 1938 in Floyd County and retired from Bekaert Corp,
was an active attendant of Mt. Spring Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lucille Morgan.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Morgan; children, Clint Morgan of
Rockmart, Candy Tucker of Cave Spring, Christie Pajor of Rome, brothers,
Harvey Morgan of Lindale, Herman Morgan of Rome, Robert Morgan of
Atlanta, Horace and Jack Morgan of Cave Spring, sister, Carolyn McKenney
of Cave Springs, grandchildren.
Graveside services for Mr Morgan was conducted at 2 pm Tuesday, Jan
22, 2002 from Mountain Spring Cemetery in Cave Springs with Rev. Neil
Williams officiating. Interment was in Mt Spring Cemetery.
Pallbearers David McKinney, Rick Hickman, Greg Morgan, Randy Morgan,
Bobby Morgan, Wayne Morgan.
Gammage Funeral Home of Cedartown had charge of arrangements. Rockmart
Journal 1/30/02.
Submitted by
Mr. Marvin H. (Jack) Morgan,
age 89, of Naples, Florida, formerly of
Rockmart, passed away Friday, October 31, 1997, in Naples Florida. Mr.
Morgan was born January 23, 1908, in Rockmart. He was a retired Swift &
Company employee in Cincinnati, Ohio with 30 years service and a member
of
Naples First Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his
parents,
Thomas A. and Johnny Copeland Morgan. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Mary
M. Morgan, of Naples, Fla.; two sons, Dr. Tom Morgan, of Cedartown and
Mr.
Jack D. Morgan, of Mt. Dora, Fla.; and a brother Mr. Thomas Morgan, of
Oregon. Graveside funeral service was held Saturday, January 17, 1998
at 3
p.m. in Rose Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Lowery officiating. This
information was furnished by the Freeman Harris Funeral Home.
Submitted by
Mr. John Garvin Morris, Sr., age 75, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday,
June 11, 1998 in an out of town hospital. Mr. Morris was born November 20,
1922 in Cherokee County, Ala. and was a World War II veteran. He was a
member of Lodge 121 in Cedartown. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Fannie Ragsdale Morris and Charles Morris. Survivors include a daughter,
Sherry Morris of North Carolina; a son, John G. Morris, Jr. of Austell; two
sisters, Annie Mae Austin of Cedartown and Maxine Morris of Bremen; and
eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 13, 1998 at
5
p.m. from the chapel of the Gammage Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy
Forrister officiating. Gammage Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements. (Cedartown Standard, June 16, 1998)
Submitted by
Mr. W. M. Motes, In loving memory of Mr. W. M. Motes, who passed away April
8th, 1929, at the age of sixty-three. He was loved and respected by all who
knew him, especially the children around him. God in His wisdom and mercy
beckoned and he went home. He is survived by his wife, whom he married in
1886; four daughters, Mrs. I. A. Lewis of Rome, Mrs. C. R. Haney, Mrs. E. E.
Childers, Mrs. B. F. Hardy of Aragon; two sons, J. F. and J. W. Motes of
Aragon; a brother, J. H. Motes. He was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hope
cemetery, services being conducted by Rev. S. H. Pendley, his pastor,
assisted by Rev. J. O. Burnett of Tallapoosa-A Friend. (Cedartown Standard,
May 23, 1929)
Submitted by
Mrs. B. F. Morton, passed away Wednesday, May 15, eighty years marking the
life limit of this useful pioneer lady. Her husband died three years ago,
and she is survived by four sons, Messrs. J. S., J. A., J. E. and Geo. W.
Morton. She was a faithful member of the Baptist Church at Pooletown.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday by Rev. L. A. Hunter, and she was
laid to rest in the city cemetery.(Cedartown Standard, May 23, 1929)
Submitted by
Billy Eugene Myers, Funeral services for Billy Eugene Myers, 30, of 206
Canal St., Cedartown, who died Friday following injuries sustained in an
accident on the Burkhalter Road, were to be held at 4 P.M. today in the
Assembly of God church in Cedartown with the Revs. Charles Quinn, Jess
McCain and Hershel Caldwell officiating. Interment was to be in
Friendship
Cemetery, with the Jennings Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Myers was born
April 30, 1936 in Gainesville and had been a resident of Rome before moving
to Cedartown in 1946. He attended the Baptist church.(Rome News Tribune,
September 19, 1966)
Submitted by
Buddy Bruce Myers
Buddy Bruce Myers, 26, of Primrose Road, Rome Rte. 3, died Thursday in an on the job accident near the Antioch community in Polk County when an earth moving machine he was operating overturned.
Mr. Myers was born in Floyd County, August 3, 1943, son of Mrs. Willie Mae Gilham Myers and the late Harvey William Myers. He had spent his entire life in Rome and Floyd County and at the time of his death was employed by the J. W. Wills Construction Company of Cedartown.
He was preceded in death by his father on March 1, 1960 and by a brother, Billy Eugene Myers, on Sept 16, 1966.
Survivors in addition to his mother include three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Sue Burt and Miss Bernice Myers, both of Rome Rte. 3 and Mrs. Shirley Bolinger, Cedartown; two brothers, Bobby Myers, Cedartown and Carey Myers, Rome Rte. 3; grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Spears, Rome, Rte. 3.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Jackson Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Tommy Rampley and Rev. Jesse McCain officiating.
Interment will be in Jackson Chapel Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the residence from 3 p.m. today until the funeral hour.
Pallbearers include Clifton Gilham, Travis, Lamar, Jesse, Jimmy and Olive Ashley. Jennings Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. (Rome News Tribune, Friday, October 31, 1969)
Submitted by
Fletcher Myers, died at the home of his son, Harvey Myers, on Route 1,
Lindale, at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. He suffered a stroke of
paralysis on July 21, from which he never recovered. Born in Hall County
near Gainesville, Mr. Myers moved to Rome 20 years ago. He made his home in
Rome until going to visit his son five weeks age. He was married to Miss
Louola Roberts 44 years ago, who preceded him in death. He is survived by
one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Rollins, of Cave Spring, Route 2; two sons, Harvey
Myers, Lindale Route 1, Lee Myers, of Rome Route 4, and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon in Mount
Zion Baptist Church by the Rev. Ed Dempsey. Burial will be in Mount Zion
Cemetery. Hurbert Whitlock, Clarence Whitlock, George Gillam, Amos Gillam,
Rawl Ashley and Bud Ashley will serve as pallbearers. The remains will be
carried to the home of his son, Lee Myers, on the Callier Springs Road, late
this afternoon, to rest there until time for services. (Rome News Tribune,
Wednesday, November 1, 1944)
Submitted by
William Harvey Myers, was born in Canton, May 14, 1909, son of the late
William Fletcher Myers and Lola Roberts Myers. He had been a resident of
Cordele for two years but had spent the greater part of his life in Rome and
Floyd County. Surviving are the widow, the former Willie Mae Gilliam; four
sons, Billy and Cary Myers of Cordele, Bobby and Buddy Myers of Rome, four
daughters, Misses Barbara, Shirley, Edith and Bernice Myers, all of Cordele;
one sister, Mrs. Ruth Rollins of Cave Spring, Rte. 2; one brother, Lee M.
Myers of Silver Creek, Rte. 1 and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete and will be announced later by Jennings Funeral Home. (Rome
News Tribune, Thursday, March 3, 1960)
Funeral services for William Harvey
Myers, 49, who died Tuesday, were to be held today at 3:30 p.m., at the
Jackson Chapel Methodist Church with interment to follow in the family lot
in Jackson Chapel Cemetery near Cave Spring. The Rev. Eddie Dempsey had
charge of the services. Jennings Funeral Home had charge of
arrangements.(Rome News Tribune, Thrusday, March 3, 1960)
Submitted by
Ruth Burnette Miller,
65 of Huntsville, Ala., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7,
1997. Mrs. Miller was born April 19, 1932 in Polk County. She was of the
Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Lee Miller.
Surviving are: son, Martin Miller of Huntsville, Ala.: daughter Kathleen
Miller of Huntsville; four sisters, Martha Hogan of Jacksonville, Miss.
Gloria Wright of Adairsville, Gwendolyn Forrister of Bowdon and Billie
Gossett of LaGrange; and two grandsons. Funeral services were held
Thursday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of the Lester C. Litesey Funeral
Home, with the Rev. Wesley Forrister officiating. Interment followed in
Northview Cemetery. The Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home had charge of the
arrangements.
Submitted by
Jesse James Mann,
69, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, 1997. Mr. Mann was born
Nov. 18, 1927 in Polk County. He was a retired supervisor with Goodyear
Tire and Rubber Company with 47 years of Service. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Roy R. and Grace Priest Mann. Survivors include: wife,
Cecile G. Mann of Cedartown; two daughters, Brenda Fox of Rome and Beverly
West of Cedartown; two sisters, Lois Brown of Bremen and Mary Jane Snow of
Milledgeville; brother, Don Mann of Atlanta; three grandchildren and a great
grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m., from
the Gammage Funeral Home with Rev. Amos Adams and Rev. Talmadge Barnes
officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were:
Franklin Phillip, Ray Hilburn, Tony Gaylor, Charles Rayburn, Edward
Phillips, and Bob Brown. Honorary pallbearers included: Vic Dekle, Jimmy
Camp, Jimmy Swafford, Junior Womack, Junior Elkins, Paul Cox, Junior
Moncrief and Jerry Camp. The Gammage Funeral Home had charge of the
arrangements.
Submitted by
Mr. Joe Wright Moody, age 78, of Rockmart, passed away Friday, July 31, 1998
at his residence. Mr. Moody was born February 24, 1920 in Yorkville. He
was a U. S. Army Medical retiree and of the Christian belief. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Conner and Annie Leigh Pruitt Moody.
Survivors include two sons, David Harrell Moody of Silver Creek and James
Daniel Moody of Rockmart; to daughters, Martha Diane Jackson and Debbie
Patricia Wilson both of Rockmart; a brother, Glenn Moody of Yorkville; two
sisters, Norma Jean Rawl of Powder Springs and Faye Miller of Rockmart; and
12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 2, in the
Freeman Harris Funeral Home chapel with Mr. Allen Scott officiating.
Interment followed in Yorkville Cemetery with the Rockmart American Legion
Post #12 in charge of military rites. Pallbearers included Adrian Currie,
Sparky Wilson, James Wilson, Cody Wilson, Jesse Jackson, and Kevin Graham.
Freeman Harris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Submitted by
Mr. John William Moody, age 91, of 210 Maple Drive, Cedartown, passed away
Saturday, September 1, 1984. Mr. Moody was born July 5, 1893, in Whitfield
County, Ga.; member of the Kresge United Methodist Church. Survivors
include; two daughters, Mrs. Lee Dingler, Mrs. William Dawson, both of
Cedartown; one brother, Mr. Henry Moody, Bremen, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs.
Minnie Mae Carter and Mrs. Olin Gann, both of Orange Park, Fla.; three
grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday from Greenwood Cemetery with
the Rev. Dewey Bailey officiating. Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home of
Cedartown was in charge of the arrangements.
Submitted by
Mr. John A. Mullinax, age 87, of Cedartown, passed away early Thursday
morning in Cedartown Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was born
Sept. 14, 1885, in Polk County, Ga., and had lived all his life here. He was
a retired farmer and carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ora
Odessa Wiggins Mullinax on Aug. 2, 1954, also two infant children. Survivors
include: five daughters; Mrs. S. R. Willingham, Rome, Ga., Mrs. Jewell
Willingham, Cedartown, Ga., Mrs. Mildred Berry, Smyrna, Ga., Mrs. James L.
Queen and Mrs. Audrey Johnson, both of Marietta, Ga.; three sons, Mr. Lloyd
L. Mullinax, and Mr. Allen Mullinax, Both of Cedartown, Ga., and Mr. James
T. Mullinax, Austell, Ga,; two sisters, Mrs. W. C. Cox, Sr., Cedartown, Ga.
and Mrs. D. K. Witcher, Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers; Mr. Roscoe Mullinax,
Cedartown, Ga., and Mr. C. J. Mullinax, Macon, Ga.; twenty grandchildren,
twenty six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday Oct. 21,
at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Gammage Funeral Home with Rev. C. B.
Davis and Rev. Edward Ingram officiating. Interment in Jackson's Chapel
Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers Gammage Funeral Home was in charge
of the arrangements. (Cedartown Standard, October 24, 1972)
Submitted by
Mrs. Ollie Ingram Mullinax, age 73, of 118 Marshall Street, Cedartown,
passed away Friday, December 16, 1983. Mrs. Mullinax was born September 3,
1910, in Polk County, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband. Mr.
Allen Mullinax in 1974. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Cedartown and a member of the Wingfoot Club. Survivors include one daughter,
Mrs. Vurla Thornton; one son in law, Mr. Ernie Thornton of Cedartown; two
sisters, Mrs. Letha Sanders, Mrs. Mary Calloway, both of Cedartown, one
grandchild, Allen Thornton, Cedartown. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m.
Saturday, December 17th in the Chapel of the Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home
with the Rev. Cecil W. Johnson and the Rev. Wayne Benefield officiating.
Interment followed in Polk Memory Gardens Pallbearers were Allen Thornton,
Ricky Peck, Barry Buttram, Larry Mullinax, Lloyd Mullinax, James Calloway.
The Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home of Cedartown was in charge of
arrangements.
Submitted by
Annie J. Mitchell, 84, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997 at her residence.
Mrs. Mitchell was born Jan. 1, 1913 in Floyd County. She was a homemaker
and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her
husband, Otis J. Mitchell, and parents, Newt and Mammie Quick Barber.
Surviving are: daughter, Margaret Statham of Rockmart; four grandchildren
and nine great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Oct. 28
at 3 p.m., from the Rockmart Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Hobart Pierce
officiating. Pallbearers were:
Phil Statham, Mickey Statham, Al Statham, Drake Hitchock, Mike Statham, and
Franklin Statham, Jr.. The Freeman Harris Funeral Home had charge of the
arrangements.
Submitted by
Mr. H. M. Mountcastle, died suddenly Friday in Bradford's Drug Store, of
which his son, Mr. H.R. Mountcastle, is one of the proprietors. He had come
here from Smyrna, where he was in the drug business to spend a few days with
his son. The deceased was 66 years of age. In his young manhood, while emplo
yed in the drug store of Dr. E.H. Richardson, he was united in marriage with
Miss Minnie Richardson, who died several years ago. Two sons survive their
parents, H.R. of Cedartown, and W.R. of Marietta. Funeral services were
conducted Saturday morning at the home of the former, on College street, by
Rev. W. T. Hunnicutt assisted by Rev. T.M. Stribling. Coming from out of
town to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Mountcastle of Marietta,
Mrs. Annie Hall of Rome, Mr. B.R. and Miss Virginia Mountcastle of Atlanta.
Mr. Mountcastle was a man of clean heart and pure life, whose influence was
always for good in any community where he lived, and his death is regretted
by his many friends. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, November 8, 1917)
Submitted by
Senator Ivy Felton "Felt" Mundy, big-hearted, whole-souled "Felt" Mundy is
dead. Stricken with appendicitis Wednesday afternoon while at his post of
duty in the Senate Chamber in Atlanta, it was characteristic of the man that
he should insist on waiting to vote on a bill in which he felt an interest
before being taken to the hospital for an operation. The surgeons found that
their efforts were too late, and he passed away about 2 o'clock Friday
morning. Rockmart and Polk County have sustained a heavy loss in the death
of Felt Mundy. He was a community builder, ever working for his home town,
but broad-minded and farsighted enough to recognize the fact that whatever
helps one part of the county helps all. There was no movement for the
upbuilding of his town and county that did not safely count on him as a
vigorous leader. Stricken down in the prime of manhood, when his prospects
for success and usefulness were at the highest, his taking away is
inexpressibly sad and is a grievous shock to his family and to all who knew
and loved him. He had served capably as Mayor of Rockmart, and was a leader
in affairs of the Methodist church and the various fraternal organizations
there. His success as an attorney had been marked ever since his admission
to the bar after graduating from Mercer University, and he took an active
interest in various enterprises. Genial and sympathetic by nature, he was
always a helpful friend to the needy and distressed. When his remains were
brought Friday afternoon to Rockmart, they were accompanied by an escort
from the Senate and every business house in the town was closed as a tribute
of sympathy and respect. The funeral Saturday morning was the largest ever
held in Rockmart, the Methodist church being filled to overflowing, and the
floral tributes being many and beautiful. Services were conducted by his
pastor, Rev. M. D. Cunningham, assisted by Rev. Claude Hendricks of Lindale.
The Polk County Bar attended in a body and a delegation of Knights Templar
came from Rome to participate in the Masonic services at his grave.
Surviving him are his wife, nee Miss Minnie Allgood, and three little sons,
Clay, Felton and Lee; his mother, Mrs. M. E. Mundy; three brothers, Messrs.
W. W. Mundy of Cedartown, J. E. Mundy of Augusta, and C. G. Mundy of
Rockmart; and three sisters, Mesdames Irving Tinsley and D. H. Young of
Rockmart, and G. C. Powell of Nashville. The bereaved family have the
sympathy of the entire county in their great loss, which is shared by all.
(Cedartown Standard, August 9, 1917)
Submitted by
Frank L. Miller
The town of Cave Spring was deeply stirred Tuesday
afternoon by the killing of one of her most prominent citizens by his own
nephew. The slayer has fled, and a scouting party of incensed citizens has
been searching the country for the fugitive. So high was the feeling
incident to the killing that summary punishment would have been meted out if
the murderer had been caught. The story of the killing was phoned to
Cedartown to the officers, and the facts are reported about as follows: Mr.
F. L. Miller, of the well-known business firm of Miller & Sons, went
bird-hunting Tuesday afternoon, and in his hunt trespassed on the farm of
his nephew, Mr. John B. McGhee, near Cave Spring, and shot at some birds
about six hundred yards from McGhee's house. This greatly angered McGhee,
who went to town to swear out a warrant for trespass against Miller. Failing
to find an officer, McGhee returned home, meeting his uncle in the road. He
showed evidences of anger, and asked Miller why he shot on his premises so
near his wife and children. Miller replied that he had not been dangerously
near the home and would not injure a member of the family for anything. He
tried to mollify the anger of his nephew, and proposed to go to his home
with McGhee, at the same time breaking his shot-gun and extracting the two
shells therefrom. As Miller turned to get into his buggy, McGhee drew his
pistol and fired five shots at his uncle, two balls entered the latter's
back and one in his leg, the victim dying in about fifteen minutes. McGhee
saw what he had done in a heat of uncontrolled passion, and fled
immediately. The news spread rapidly, and soon a hundred men were in hot
pursuit of the fugitive. Fierce indignation was rite for several hours, and
threats of lynching were heard on all sides. The deplorable affair has
stirred that community as nothing else for years, and is deeply regretted on
account of the prominence of both families. So far, nothing is known of the
whereabouts of McGhee. (Cedartown Standard, November 28, 1901)
Submitted by
Mrs. Madry, On August 23rd, the death angel visited our community and cast a
shadow on the home of Mrs. Nanny Weaver in the death of her mother, Mrs.
Madry. For years her home has been with her daughter, Mrs. Weaver, and how
heroically and pathetically she strove to help and comfort her widowed
daughter in her mother's struggle to support and train her children. Never
did she cease her personal efforts in directing and guiding her
grandchildren to that most priceless of treasurer, a noble Christian manhood
and womanhood. None more modest and reserved in all the walks of life, she
made no parade of life, or her Christian experience, but lived nobly by the
still waters; was respected and loved by all who knew her. Her body has
served its purpose, and having been a little chastised, shall be greatly
rewarded, for God proved her and found her worthy for himself. Her spirit
has passed into a large life and a divine service in the kingdom of Heaven.
Her memory will be kept fresh and sweet by devoted hearts, while she dwells
in the Eternal Home, and awaits the coming of loved ones left behind. May
the God of all grace comfort the bereaved family, and enable them to join
her at last in the bright home of the redeemed, may they draw near God's
great throne, and so live that when their summons comes they, too, may lie
down to as pleasant dreams. Peace, peace! She is not dead she does not
sleep! She hath awakened from the dream of life, she has outscoared the
shadows of our night. (A Friend) (Cedartown Standard, September 4, 1902)
Submitted by
Elma Slaughter Manning, age 93, of Rockmart passed away Wednesday, October 16, 1996 in Summerville. Mrs. Manning was born January 29, 1903 in Esom Hill. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rome Central Church of God. She was preceded in death by husbands, Harper Manning and Luther Slaughter; parents, Henry and Lela Ballew Mathis; son, Luther J. Slaughter and daughter, Mavis Goodwin. Surviving are: son, Kenneth Slaughter of Rockmart; six daughters, Carolyn Goodard and Dixie Cash, both of Cedartown, Barbara Kimbrell of Douglasville, Pearlie Chastain of Conley, Diane Smith of Rockmart, and Kim Ballard of Cedartown; 23 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m., from the Freeman Harris Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Michael Edwards officiating. Interment followed in Northview Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Sidney Gowens, David Stewart, Keith Kimbrell, Glenn Kimbrell, Jim Baxter, and Jason Slaughter. The Freeman Harris Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements. (The Cedartown Standard, Cedartown, GA., Tuesday, October 22, 1998)
Submitted by
Mr. G. E. Manning, Whereas, we learn with unmixed sorrow that our fellow
fireman, G. E. Manning, was killed on the 29th day of December 1903, the
same being the result of an accident the most unexpected and shocking and
with the painful details of which we are all acquainted, be it therefore.
Resolved, 1st, That the news of his unexpected death was a source of unmixed
sadness to us all. 2nd, That we most cheerfully testify to his uprightness
of life and beauty of character as a citizen, his unswerving fidelity as a
friend and his nobility of spirit as a man. 3rd, That we also bear willing
testimony to the fact that he was a brave a fireman as ever manned a nozzle,
ascended a ladder, or confronted the fire fiend in blazing battle. 4th, That
we extend to the stricken wife and other relatives of our brother as pure
sympathy as was ever generated in human breast. 5th, That these resolutions
be spread upon our minutes, and that the Secretary forward a copy of same to
the family of Brother Manning. And we further request that the city paper
give them a place in their columns. C. V. Wood, W. J. Weems, Eugene Pittman,
Committee. (Cedartown Standard, January 28, 1904)
Submitted by
Mr. Matthew Martin, who has been a confirmed invalid for some time, died at
his home here last Sunday. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the
community. (Cedartown Standard, June 26, 1902)
Submitted by
Mr. B. F. Matthews, The remains of Mr. B. F. Matthews were taken for
interment Thursday to his former home at Dallas, his death have occurred the
night before after a very short illness. He was a clever Midway merchant,
and a man with many friends who greatly regret his untimely death in the
prime of life. (Cedartown Standard, September 20. 1902)
Submitted by
Mrs. Minerva Morgan, one of Rockmart's most esteemed and venerable ladies,
passed away Saturday evening, after having been in failing health for a long
time. She was aged seventy-eight years, and was the widow of the late
Benjamin Morgan. Hers was a long and useful life, and out of a large family
of children four survive to mourn the loss of a devoted mother~Mrs. R. R.
Thompson, of Cedartown, Mrs. John B. Jones, of Walthall and Messrs. Thos. W.
and Geo. F. Morgan, of Rockmart. Mrs. Morgan was a daughter of the late
Augustus Young, one of Polk's pioneer citizens, and her remains were taken
to Young's for interment Sunday, the funeral being conducted at the home of
her brother, Col. Jas. Young, and services being conducted by Rev. J. L
Perryman. The deceased was for many years a devoted member of the Baptist
church, and was a noble Christian woman. "She will be missed," has been said
by many since her death. Always cheerful, she was ever faithful to
administer to those who needed help. (Cedartown Standard, October 11, 1900)
Submitted by
Mr. Charles Edward Moore
Mr. Charles Edward Moore, Jr., 47, 2315 Morgan Valley Road, Rockmart,
died Monday, April 15, 2002.
He was born in Polk County March 20, 1955, a son of the late Charles Edward
Moore, Sr. and Mary Jo Hatfield Moore. He had lived his entire life in
Polk,
was an avid fisherman and former textile employee.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cynthia Starr Moore, Rockmart, to whom he was
married on Oct. 8, 1979; three sons, Dusty Ryan Moore, Rockmart; Toby
Tyler Moore, Rockmart and Charles Jefferson Moore, Bremen; one daughter,
Ms. Crystal Starr Moore, Rockmart; one sister, Mrs. Olivia (Libbie) Booth,
Rockmart; two brothers, Michael Moore, Cedartown and Weldon Edwards;
five grandchildren.
Memorial graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 17 in the
Morning View Baptist Church Cemetery with Minister Alvis Miller officiating.
The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(The Rockmart Journal, Wednesday, April 24, 2002)
Submitted
by
Mrs. J. D. Martin, of Piedmont, were brought here for interment Sunday,
funeral services being conducted by Rev. T. W. M. Brown. Her husband
preceded her only a couple of weeks before, both dying from influenza. Their
children, Miss Emma Frisbie and Mr. Wiley and Miss Cora Martin came Tuesday
from Piedmont to make their home here. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday,
November 28, 1918)
Submitted by
Mr. W. G. Macon, a foreman of the car department at the Central Railway
shops, passed away Monday at his home on College street, after a few days
illness from influenza and pneumonia, and the remains were taken Tuesday to
Foltson for interment. Mr. Macon came here last spring to accept a position
with the Central Railway, of which he was a valued employe, and was a
gentleman of sterling worth who made many friends here. He was forty-seven
years of age and leaves a wife and four young daughters to mourn his
untimely loss. Two brothers, Messrs. Ed. And Juhan Macon, came to accompany
the remains to their last resting place. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday,
November 7, 1918)
Mrs. W. G. Macon and children returned Thursday from
Foltson, where they took the remains of her husband for interment, and will
now make their home in Columbus. ( Cedartown Standard, Thursday, November 14,
1918)
Submitted by
Mr. R. H. Marchman, Mrs. E. E. Whitfield was called Thursday to Banning by
the illness of her father, MR. R. H. Marchman, who was stricken with
paralysis that morning. He was in charge of the Central Railway office
there, and was stricken while at his desk. His death occurred yesterday
morning, and his funeral will be held here today. His many friends here
regret his death and deeply sympathize with his family. (Cedartown Standard,
November 23, 1916)
Submitted by
Miss Julia Martin, died Monday, aged 29 years, after a short illness from
pneumonia. She was a member of the Mission Church. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. T.W. M. Brown. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, April 25,
1918)
Submitted by
Mrs. Matthews, Mr. W. A. Matthews was called Friday to Cartersville by the
death of his venerable mother. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, May 29, 1919)
Submitted by
Annie Eunice Hackney Meroney, On June 25, 1918, the death angel visited the
home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hackney and called away the spirit of their
daughter, Eunice, the wife of Algia Meroney, leaving a fond husband, one
little boy, a father and mother, three brothers and a sister to mourn her
great loss. Mrs. Meroney for some time has been declining in health, and the
brittle thread of life was at last severed and her soul, guileless and
without blemish took its flight to the home of the blest. Though reduced by
protracted sickness and suffering, she continued to receive and entertain
her numerous friends with that cordial welcome which was the counterpart of
her nature. Never did a little babe sink more gently into its mother's bosom
than did this Christian wife and mothers fall asleep in the arms of Jesus.
Annie Eunice Hackney was born June 25, 1898, and was married to Algia
Meroney in 1916. She united with the Baptist Church at Pine Bower in 1913.
Weep not, for your darling is waiting at the beautiful gates to welcome her
loved ones to their home in glory. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, December
5, 1918)
Submitted by
Mrs. Sara Miller, Mr. John Wilson and wife and two daughters, Mrs. W. A.
Whitfield and Mrs. Rube Lee, attended the funeral of Mrs. Sara Miller last
Wednesday at Pleasant Grove Church, near Tallapoosa. (Cedartown Standard,
Thursday, May 29, 1919)
Submitted by
Mrs. Alice Mitchell, A very sad death was that of Mrs. Alice Mitchell, wife
of Mr. Lee Mitchell of Birmingham, who was brought back last Monday and laid
to rest at Maple Spring. Besides her husband she leaves five little
children. Rev. A. J. Garner preached the funeral to a large number of
friends and relatives. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, April 24, 1919)
Submitted by
Mr. James Mitchell, Mrs. C. H. Morton was called Saturday to Palestine,
Ala., by the death of Mr. Jas. Mitchell. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday,
November 14, 1918)
Submitted by
Richard Moncrief, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Moncrief, died
Thursday from the influenza. The remains were taken to Oak Grove for
interment. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, November 21, 1918)
Submitted by
Miss Mary Montgomery, Mr. W. E. Montgomery was called Friday to Piedmont by
the death of his sister, Miss Mary Montgomery. (Cedartown Standard,
Thursday, December 26, 1918)
Submitted by
Lillian Smith Moore
Lillian Smith Moore, 74, of 4205 County Rd., Esom Hill, passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003.
She was born August 21, 1928 in Alabama. She was preceded in death by William (Bill) Moore.
Survivors include sons, Robert Moore, Bobby Edwards, Jerry Edwards, Dennis Edwards, Bryan Rogers and Jimmy Rogers; daughter, Lisa Moore; brothers, Carl and Arthur Smith; 20 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 18 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home. Rev. Gene Beck and Rev. Windell Studdard officiated. Interment followed in the Northview Cemetery.
The Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Cedartown Standard, Cedartown, GA, February 20, 2003)
Submitted by
Mary Alice Moore, the sweet eleven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S.
Moore, died Tuesday morning from pneumonia, following influenza, and the
remains were taken by her parents yesterday to Decatur for interment. She
was an exceptionally bright and popular pupil in the 5th grade of our city
schools, and the bereaved family have much sympathy in their sad loss. Rev.
W. R. Mackay conducted funeral services Tuesday afternoon at the residence
on College Street, and accompanied the family to Decatur yesterday. An
honorary escort of Boy Scouts attended the funeral. (Cedartown Standard,
Thursday, February 13, 1919)
Mary Alice Moore, Though young and happy, With many friends so dear, Though
all around so bright and fair, The hour of death was near. Such in the early
quite hours of a February morning was the sad departure of Mary Alice Moore.
The end came peacefully to her sweet spirit as a relief from the suffering
she could no longer endure, and entered into eternal rest which is so
precious to the children of God. Possessing a sunny and cheerful
disposition, she was a comfort to her father and mother and loved by her
teachers and companions. And yet we cannot understand why one so young and
unselfish and with a future so bright, should be taken; but our heavenly
Father doeth all things well and has a glorious purpose in all His work.
Therefore, be it resolved: That the sad removal of such a bright member of
our Sunday school has left a vacancy, the great sorrow of which is realized.
That it is with the most profound sentiments of love and appreciation of her
and the sincerest grief over her death that we extend our sympathy to the
loved ones and commend them to Him who alone can bind up broken hearts. "A
precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is
vacant in her class, Which ever can be filled. God in His wisdom has
recalled, The boon His love had given, And though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in heaven. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, March 13, 1919)
Submitted by
Mrs. E. Mull, The death angel visited the home of Mr. E. Mull early Saturday
morning and took from him his beloved companion. Mrs. Mull had complained
only a few days, and so sudden a death was a shock to the entire community.
She leaves besides her grief-stricken husband eleven children, six girls and
five boys, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She was
laid to rest Sunday in Pleasant Hope cemetery. (Cedartown Standard,
Thursday, January 9, 1919)
Submitted by
James Daniel Mull, 64, 767 Arcadia Avenue, Decatur, died Friday, July 29.
Mr. Mull was born November 25, 1922 in Polk County. He was a veteran of
World War II.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Cooper, Cedartown; Mrs. Lola
Mull, Cedartown. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 31, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of
the Litesey Funeral Home with the Rev. Hugh Partain and the Rev. Earl
Partain officiating. Interment followed in the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Serving as pallbearers were David Pike, Ronnie Pike, J. W. Pike, Donny
Gilley, Larry Mull and Jimmy Mull.
The Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. (The
Cedartown Standard, Thursday, August 4, 1988, page 4A)
Submitted by
Mrs. Evelyn Morrison, Mr. J. M. Morris received a telegram Saturday from
Ashville, N. C. Stating that his niece, Mrs. Evelyn Morrison, a daughter of
his brother, Mr. Gilbert H. Morris, of Ashville, had died from influenza.
(Cedartown Standard, Thursday, October 31, 1918)
Submitted by
Mrs. J. M. Morris, Mrs. W. L. Burk and daughter, Dorothy, who were called
here by the illness and death of her mother, Mrs. J. M. Morris, returned
yesterday to Atlanta. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, October 17, 1918)
Mrs. J. M. Morris, In April, 1861, there was born near Rockmart a little
girl, who developed into one of the gentlest and sweetest of spirits. I have
often thought my friend, Mrs. J. M. Morris, must have been born good, it
seems so easy for her to be good, apparently without the struggles and
battles necessary in others to attain it. In those early days of our
friendship, when we were neighbors, she was bright, cheerful and naturally
optimistic. She was guileless by nature, and seemed to think no evil. A most
industrious woman, a great home lover, a true home builder she ever was.
When her children were small, clustered around her knees, trampling her
toes, she would so often say, "No one can ever know how I really enjoy my
children, no joy in life is comparable to my association with them, oh, I am
so happy with them, my little ones." Now that they have all attained
maturity and realize the blessedness of such a mother's love, they have some
conception of the richness of their inheritance. One beautiful daughter
preceded her across the Great Divide; two others, dutiful and faithful,
together with one son and several grandchildren are living to call her
memory blessed. She was married to Mr. Morris in Sept., 1878, and was ever a
most devoted wife. One to do him good and not evil always, and one in whom
his heart could trust with abiding faith. Just why my good friend, so sweet
and unassuming, of free from harm or vices of any kind, should have been
called to so many years of acute suffering and physical agony, I do not
know. Thank God, there is a land where no such things can enter and I
believe my friend is there, and some day if I am faithful I hope to see her
glorified, free from pain and happy. Dear all wise, never erring Father,
comfort these grieved hearts, and may her beckoning hands, with the mercy
ones of the Savior, draw them to thee in love and submission - Mrs. R. O.
Pitts (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, October 31, 1918)
Submitted by
Mr. Curtis L. Malone, age 72,
of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, March 4,
1998, in Houston, Texas, following a brief illness. He was born May 29,
1925, in Polk County, Georgia. He was owner and president of several
utility installation corporations, former vice president of Write Lopez,
inc., Jacksonville State University graduate with a degree in Business
Administration and accounting. He was preceded in death by his parents,
David Parks and Ruthie Sloan Malone. He is survived by: wife: Mrs. Agnes
Malone of Cedartown, two sons: Mr. Steve Malone of Panama City Beach,
Fla.,
and Mr. Tim Malone of Rockmart, a grandson Mr. Clint Malone of Panama
City
Beach, Fla., and two sisters; Mrs. Catherine Whitfield of Cedartown and
Mrs.
Beatrice Morgan of Marietta. The funeral services were held on
Saturday,
March 7, 1998, at 11am from Sardis Methodist Church with Rev. Talmadge
Pope
and Rev. Jarrell Dickerson officiating. Interment followed in Northview
Cemetery. Pallbearers were: T. F. Smith, Jim Campbell, Jack Purser,
Jr.,
Nick Morris, Selwyn Morgan, Hal Morgan, Walter Zucker and Gordon
Forsyth.
Honorary pallbearers were: Tom Cook, Keith Hamrick, Jack Helton, Charles
Holcombe, Robert Bailey, Danny Dunn, Donald Williams, Kenneth Tracy,
Johnny
Lane, Charlie King, Jimmy Waldrop, Bobby Hutcheson, Bob Harper, Clifford
Turner, Bobby Joe Gore, Elmer Garrett, Duane Davenport, Billy Hutcheson,
Phil Akins, Delbert Ashley, Ira Waits, Harold Hulsey, Dwayne Yates, Bill
Harper, Son Collum, Bobby Gore, Bobby Joe Phillips, C. J. Cook, J. R.
Woods,
Wendell Grannell, Bobby Bradley, Yank Schmeck, Ron Morgan, Eddie
Hatfield
and Scott Pope. Freeman Harris Funeral Home had charge of the
arrangements.
Submitted by
Mrs. Annie Bell Maples, age
78, of Rt. 1, Denison Texas, passed away Friday,
March 13, 1998. Mrs. Maples was born December 9, 1919 in Alabama and
was a
member of Calvary Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Eugene Maples; a sister, Margie Atkins, two brothers, Elbert
Lee
Coley and Emmett Coley; and her parents, Effie Mae Kilgore Coley and
John
Edward Coley. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Dobbs of Denison,
Texas;
a brother Raymond Coley of Cedartown; two grandsons; one great grandson;
and
a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside service for Mrs. Maples was
held
March 17, 1998 at 11 a.m. from Northview Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry
Buttrum officiating. Interment followed in Northview Cemetery. Gammage
Funeral Home of Cedartown was in charge of the arrangements.
Submitted by
Mr. J. C. Moon, age 76, of
Douglasville, succumbed to cancer Tuesday,
February 24, 1998, at his residence. Mr. Moon was a retired foreman
with
Delta Airlines with 30 years service, served as a Deacon and member of
Mr.
Zion Baptist Church, and a U.S. Air Force Veteran of WWII. He was
preceded
in death by his parents, Marion B. and Nettie Brown Moon. Survivors
include
a wife Margaret Moon of Douglasville; two sons, Terry Moon and Jerry
Moon,
both of Douglasville; a daughter, Beverly Cochran of Douglasville; a
brother, Horace Moon of Rockmart; two sisters Maggie Rae King and Rosie
Faye
Moon both of Rockmart; three grandsons; and five great grandchildren.
The
funeral service was held Friday, February 27, 1998 at 2 p.m. from Mount
Zion
Baptist Church in Dallas with the Rev. Michael Wheeler, the Rev. John
Cox
and the Rev. Robert White officiating. Interment followed in Yorkville
Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Cochran, Thomas Cochran, Jason
Cochran,
Wesley Crone, Rusty Crone, and Butch Porter. Freeman Harris Funeral
Home
was in charge of the arrangements.
Submitted by
Thelma Chambers Moon
Mrs. Thelma Chambers Moon, 93, of Crossroads Church Road,
Rockmart, passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2005.
Mrs. Moon was born Feb. 12, 1912 in Haralson County, daughter
of the late Laura Lewis Chambers and the late Clem C. Chambers.
She was a homemaker and also a Charter member and oldest
member of the Crossroads Memorial Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Marvin Benjamin Moon.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Donald
Gibbs of Rockmart; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Luttrell and Mrs.
Alma Ruff of Rockmart; a granddaughter and great granddaughter.
Funeral services for Mrs. Moon were held on Sunday, Sept. 4
in the Chapel of the Freeman Harris Funeral Home with Rev. Andy
Fennell and Rev. Danny Tucker officiating. Interment followed in
the family lot of Yorkville Cemetery.
The following served as pallbearers; Tony Coley, J.W. Wright,
Ollie Locklear, Branson Locklear, Jim Moon and Joel Hanson.
Freeman Harris Funeral Home had charge of the funeral services. (The Cedartown Standard
September 8, 2005)
Submitted by
Mrs. Edith Allen Moore, age
76, of Rockmart, passed away Monday, April 13,
1998. Mrs. Moore was born August 21, 1921 in Lenox, GA. and was a
member of
the First Baptist Church of Cedartown. Survivors include tow sons, John
Howard Moore and Richard William Moore, both of Marietta, GA.; a
daughter,
Mary Cecil Moore Mattingley of Mill Valley, Calif.; a sister, Merle
Bowen of
Tifton, Ga.; a brother Bruce Allen of Lenox, GA.; seven grandchildren
and
two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 17,
1998
at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Cedartown with the Dr. Jerry
Mahan
officiating. Interment followed in the Antioch Cemetery. Pallbearers
included Talmadge Ammons, Gerald McAllister, Billy Byrne, Al Hales,
Mason
Brumby and Bill Allen. Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
Submitted by
Mrs. Frances Ann Morgan, age
48, of Rockmart, passed away Tuesday, March 17,
1998, in a Rome hospital. Mrs. Morgan was born November 13, 1949 in
Rockmart. She was a Lindale Dairy King Employee and of the Baptist
faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Lamar Morgan; and
parents,
Green I. And Iva Lee Clyatt Blalock. Survivors include her mother,
Myrtice
Davis of Rockmart; a son Jeff Morgan of Rockmart; two daughters, Andrea
Michelle Morgan, and Leslie Shae Morgan, both of Rockmart; and tow
sisters,
Nancy Harp of Conyers and Kathy Watkins of Marietta. Funeral service
for
Mrs. Morgan was held Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 2 p.m. from the Freeman
Harris Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Carroll officiating.
Interment followed in the Aragon Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ricky
Floyd,
Robert Farmer, Don Lyle, Neal Carter, Alan Dean, and Robert Blalock.
Freeman Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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