Obituaries

Maxine Coats

Maxine Coats

Jul 10, 2021

Mrs. Maxine Coats, age 82, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. Maxine was born in Rockmart, GA on May 27, 1939, a daughter of the late Fred Copeland and the late Ruth Hammonds Copeland. She had lived in Rockmart the greater part of her life where she was former co-owner of Lamar’s Videos. She had a great...

Barbara Ann James

Barbara Ann James

Jul 9, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Ann James, age 76, of Taylorsville, GA, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. Mrs. James was born in Slocomb, AL on August 24, 1944, a daughter of the late H.L. Chavis and the late Gladys Tew Chavis. Barbara had lived the past thirty-six years in Taylorsville, moving from Roswell, GA. She was retired from John Harland Company and...

Freddie Joe Stringer

Freddie Joe Stringer

Jul 5, 2021

Mr. Freddie Joe Stringer, age 67, born in Cedartown, GA, on July 18, 1953 to Fred and Louise Stringer, entered his eternal, Heavenly home at 4:30 PM on July 5, 2021 surrounded by his children and those he loved. He was married to Shirley Stringer on November 3, 2000. Freddie Joe was daddy to Stacy (Tony) Baker and Lee (Tonya)...

 William Jeffrey Jackson

William Jeffrey Jackson

Jul 1, 2021

Mr. William Jeffrey “Jeff” Jackson, age 60, of Rockmart, GA passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021. He was born in Atlanta, GA on December 10, 1960 a son of the late Doyce Edward Jackson and the late Shirley Ann White Jackson. Jeff had lived all of his life in Rockmart and attended Rockmart High School. He was a certified mechanic...

Judge F. Marion Cummings

Judge F. Marion Cummings

Jun 30, 2021

Judge F. Marion Cummings, age 82, of Canton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Judge Cummings was a graduate of Leon High School in Tallahassee, FL. He attended Jacksonville State University. In Jacksonville, AL and received a bachelors degree in marketing from Florida State University and a juris doctor degree from Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer...

Doris Copelan

Doris Copelan

Jun 29, 2021

Mrs. Doris Copelan, age 82, of Aragon, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She was born on September 17, 1938 in Gray, GA, to her late parents: Robert Ethridge and Lucille Brown Ethridge. Mrs. Copelan had moved from Forsyth, GA, to Aragon in 1977 and had lived in Aragon since then. Doris was a member of the Church...

Estelle  Lipham

Estelle Lipham

Jun 29, 2021

Mrs. Estelle Lipham, age 79, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She was born on September 22, 1941 in Rockmart, GA, to her late parents: Bradley Conyers White and Frances Liddie Pinkard White. Estelle was a lifelong resident of Rockmart and a graduate of Rockmart High School in 1959. Mrs. Lipham had worked for the Goodyear...

Wilburn E. Davenport

Wilburn E. Davenport

Jun 28, 2021

Mr. Wilburn E. Davenport, age 78, of Silver Creek, GA, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born on March 2, 1943 in Rome, GA, to his late parents: Mr. Olen Davenport and Mrs. Florence Sisson Davenport. Wilburn spent all his life in Polk County. Wilburn was retired from H & W Trucking, where he worked as a...

Marcia Maxwell

Marcia Maxwell

Jun 20, 2021

Mrs. Marcia G. Maxwell, age 72, of Panama City, FL and formerly of Marietta, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was born on August 15, 1948 in Atlanta, GA, to her late parents: Morris Lee Martin Sr. and Mildred Ruth Head Martin. Mrs. Maxwell spent her childhood in Rockmart and later moved to Marietta in 1970. She has...

Duane Noland

Duane Noland

Jun 20, 2021

Mr. Robert Duane Noland, age 76, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. He was born on August 26, 1944 in Rockmart, GA, to his late parents: Robert Frank Noland and Pauline Frances Austin Noland. Duane lived all his life in Polk County and was a 1962 graduate from Rockmart High School. After graduation, Mr. Noland served...

Randy Waits

Randy Waits

Jun 19, 2021

Mr. Randy “Paw” Waits, age 63, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. Mr. Waits was born in Rockmart, GA on July 29, 1957, a son of the late Hansel Eugene “PeeWee” Waits and the late Shirley Ann Waters Waits. Randy had lived all of his life in Rockmart and had attended Van Wert Baptist Church. He enjoyed...

Sue Womack Bradshaw

Sue Womack Bradshaw

Jun 18, 2021

Mrs. Sue Womack Bradshaw, age 82, of Aragon, GA passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. She was born on June 22, 1938 in Rockmart, GA to her late parents: Clifford “Cliff” Scoggins and Katie Bishop Scoggins. Mrs. Bradshaw lived all her life in Rockmart and was a faithful member of Live Oak Baptist Church. Sue loved to sew, play...

Imogene Eubanks

Imogene Eubanks

Jun 13, 2021

Imogene Eubanks, age 92 of Cherrylog, GA passed away June 13, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Eubanks was born August 28, 1928 in Rockmart, GA to the late William David Harrell and the late Mary Elizabeth Heitt Harrell. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffery Scott Womack, and siblings, Herman, Dewey, Myrtle, Eunice, Inez, Pearl, Gladell, Opal, and...

Robbie Bishop Fennell

Robbie Bishop Fennell

Jun 9, 2021

Mrs. Robbie Bishop Fennell, age 65, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Floyd Medical Center. She was born on February 18, 1956 in Douglasville, GA, to her late parents: Denver and Willie Bishop. Mrs. Fennell spent most of her life in the Rockmart area and was a 1974 graduate of Haralson County High School. Robbie...

Jason Douglas Jolly

Jason Douglas Jolly

Jun 8, 2021

Mr. Jason Douglas Jolly, age 49, of Cartersville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born on April 1, 1972 in Floyd County to his parents: Rev. Russell Jolly and Donna Pinkard Jolly Vinson. In his free time, Jason loved to go fishing and travel, especially to the beach. Jason loved his family with all his heart...

Tonya  Michelle Peugh

Tonya Michelle Peugh

Jun 7, 2021

Mrs. Tonya Michelle Peugh, age 45, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. She was born on November 11, 1975, to her parents; J.D. Nale and Joann Hembree. Tonya was a long time employee for Meggitt and loved being a Mimi to her wonderful grandchildren, crafting and golfing. Mrs. Peugh was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother, stepmother,...

Billie Joyce  Titch

Billie Joyce Titch

Jun 5, 2021

Mrs. Billie Joyce Titch, age 89, of Rockmart, GA, formerly of Gainesville, TX, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was born near Dexter, TX on October 31, 1931, the daughter of the late Edd and Ruth McCormick. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Joseph, Jessie and Jimmy McCormick and two sisters: Ella Jane Carr...

Preston Yarbrough

Preston Yarbrough

Jun 1, 2021

Mr. Preston Yarbrough, age 85, of Rockmart, GA passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his residence following several months of declining health. He was born in Rockmart, GA on April 27, 1936 a son of the late Winifred Yarbrough and the late Frances Crabb Yarbrough. Mr. Yarbrough had lived all of his life in Polk County and was a...

Gail Fergason

Gail Fergason

May 27, 2021

Mrs. Gail W. Barnes Fergason, age 81, of Rockmart, GA passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. Gail was born in Taylorsville, GA on August 30, 1939, a daughter of the late Benjamin Rush Williams and the late Annie Lee Smalley Williams. Polk County was home for Gail the greater part of her life. Her childhood years were in Taylorsville where...

Lonnie "Lonzo" Duane Forrister

Lonnie "Lonzo" Duane Forrister

May 27, 2021

Mr. Lonnie "Lonzo" Duane Forrister, age 56, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was born on May 8, 1965 in Cedartown, GA, to his loving parents: Dewie E. Forrister and Glenda Nell Boothe Forrister. Lonzo was a lifelong resident of the Cedartown area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He was working as...