Polk County Standard Memoriams

Mr. Johnny "Ralph" Meek, age 84, of Rockmart, traded in his earthly life for Heavenly Glory on July 15, 2022. Mr. Meek was born on March 30, 1938, in Dallas, Georgia, a son of the late Mr. Ennis Meek and Mrs. Inez Carter Meek. Mr. Meek grew up in Rockmart, Georgia, and graduated from Rockmart High School in 1956. While in school, he played varsity football. In 1954, while in 10th grade, Mr. Meek began refereeing football and basketball games for other high schools. He refereed high school football for 64 years, finally retiring in 2018. The Officials' Dressing Room at Rockmart High School was dedicated to him and named the "'Ralph Meek Officials' Dressing Room'". Mr. Meek was...

Mrs. Dorothy Ruth Stubbs Garner, age 75 of Cedartown, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was born August 17, 1946 in Cedartown, daughter of the late John Stubbs and the late Ruth Gowens Stubbs. Mrs. Garner retired from Shaw Industries and was a member of the Piedmont Ave. Baptist Church. She loved flowers and wildlife, but had a special love for her grandchildren and her church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Franklin Garner, Sr. on December 9, 2014; daughter, Catherine Christine Elizabeth York; son, Richard Franklin Garner, Jr.; and a brother, Leonard Stubbs. Survivors included three sons, Jimmy (Heather) Garner of Douglasville, Jack...

Mr. James Felton "Jim" Williams, age 79, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Wednesday morning, June 29, 2022, at his residence. Jim was born in "Little New York" at Aragon, GA, on June 17, 1943, son of the late James "Buck" Williams and Edna Dunn Williams. He was a 1961 graduate of Cedartown High School where he was a percussionist and attended the University of Alabama, studying music there. He would go to Brevard Music Center in North Carolina in the summers where he met the love of his life, Marian Ellen Ashe. They married on October 3, 1964, and moved to Cedartown. Jim opened his own insurance agency and then got into politics, becoming a Polk County Commissioner and eventually running...

Mrs. Vera Hutcheson Murray, age 102 of Rockmart, passed away Wednesday morning, June 29, 2022. Mrs. Murray was born April 8, 1920 in Sycamore, GA , daughter of the late Robert Edgar Hutcheson and the late Nancy Elizabeth Ingram Hutcheson. She was a 1937 graduate of Rockmart High School and at her death was the oldest living graduate of RHS. She retired from Sears after 26 years of service and was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. Mrs. Murray enjoyed traveling and loved to write poetry, especially about her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren D. Murray on August 7, 1993; three sisters and five brothers. Survivors included a...

Mrs. Zora Mae Mobbs Green, age 90, of Cedartown, GA, passed away at her residence Monday, June 27, 2022. Mrs. Green was born on September 27, 1931, to the late Conner Lee Mobbs, Sr., and Annie Mae Gresham Mobbs. She was a graduate of Cave Spring High School. Mrs. Green was a nurse at Polk General Hospital for 25 years, the First Aid nurse at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 10 years and later worked with Redmond Regional Medical Center. She was a lifetime member of friendship Baptist Church of Cedartown. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her sisters, Sarah George and Estelle Hopkins, and a brother, Conner Lee Mobbs, Jr. Mrs. Green is survived by her...

Mr. William Campbell, age 57, of Cedartown passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. He was born on March 1, 1965, in Dekalb County to his parents, Charles and Doris Brown Campbell. He was a collector of NASCAR memorabilia, loved muscle cars, and 80's music. He would spend his time working in the yard to keep it in pristine condition. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and son that will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Campbell, and his wife Holly Campbell. William is survived by his wife, Shelia Campbell; son, Tyler Campbell and his wife, Kathleen; mother, Doris Campbell; sister, Janice Hunter, and her husband William. Several nieces, nephews and cousins...

Mrs. Bessie V. Barrington of Cedartown, GA passed away May 22, 2022 at the age of 101. Mrs. Barrington was born January 26, 1921, to the late Coleman and Elsie Love. Mrs. Barrington is preceded in death by her first husband Arnold Moller and her second husband Walter Barrington. She is also preceded in death by her daughter Karen Gorman and sisters Ardyse Dallager, Beatrice Murphy and Donna Lawrence. Mrs. Barrington attended The Lindsey Chapel Methodist Church and was a life time member at the America Legion Auxiliary in Illinois. Mrs. Barrington is survived by her son Allen Floyd Moller; Son-in-law Stan Gorman; 6 grandchildren, many great grandchild and 1 great great grandchild . Many...

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we are mourning the death of our beloved mother, Sharone Hope Williamson. Sharone was born in Cedartown, Georgia, on December 14, 1939. She was one of six children born to William and Gladys Baxter. She grew up in Cedartown and married Jack Donald Williamson, also from Cedartown, when she was 16 years old. "Don" found work at the General Motors Fleetwood plant and they moved to Detroit Michigan shortly thereafter. She worked at Michigan Bell Telephone as an operator until she decided to leave the workforce to be a fulltime Mom. A few years later they moved to Taylor and then finally to Riverview Michigan, where Don and Sharone spent the...

Terry Ezzell age 72 of Mableton died Saturday, May 7, 2022. Funeral service will be 2 PM on Thursday, May 12 in the Chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta with TR Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Fitzgerald, Georgia. Mr. Ezzell lived in Cobb County for 40 years. He worked for Roadway Express for 29 years retiring as a field engineer. Mr. Ezzell was an avid UGA fan and loved to fish and hunt and he was a member of Lost Mountain Baptist Church. Survivors include: Wife of 50 years- Melissa Ezzell of Mableton, Georgia, 2 Sons and Daughters in law- Tracy and Kathy Ezzell of Dallas, Georgia and Patrick and Michelle Ezzell of Powder Springs, Georgia, Brother and Sister in Law-...

Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, and Vietnam War veteran, Lark A. Dingler Jr., from Cedartown, passed away at home in Bedford, Texas on April 23, 2022 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, the love his life, Nell Kines Dingler; his daughters Lena Schaffer, Milda Burgan, Laurie Murray, and son-in-law, Mike Murray. Mr. Dingler is survived by his seven granddaughters ? Jessica Murray, Katie Burgan, Sally Beach, Hannah Weathers, Maddie Heaton, Claire Schaffer, Cori Schaffer ? and twelve great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Nichols and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lark Alfred Dingler, Sr. and Dovie...

Mr. Robert "Bob" Abbott, age 75, of Rockmart, GA passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. Mr. Abbott was born in Lexington, KY on January 19, 1947, a son of the late John Wilson "Jack" Abbott and the late Helen Cochran Abbott. Bob had lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart where he was a member and former trustee of Rockmart First United Methodist Church. Bob was a graduate of Rockmart High School then attended West Georgia College. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Bob enjoyed gardening and working in his yard and also at his church. He was owner/operator of the Walker Mountain Store...

Rev. Charles Griffin Garrett, age 80, a lifelong resident of Rockmart GA, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday morning, April 17, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Rev. Garrett was born on January 14, 1942, in Rockmart, GA to the late Rev. Lawrence G. Garrett and Vivian Lipham Garrett. He was a 1960 graduate of Rockmart High School. Early in his career, he worked for General Electric in Rome while attending Shorter College and later was a carpenter and homebuilder with Lawrence G. Garrett and Sons. In the 1970's, he, and his siblings along with his father's influence opened Buy-Low Home Decorating Center and Building Supply. He also prepared taxes for family,...

Mrs. Dorothy "Bernese" Hames Atkins, age 79 of Aragon, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. Mrs. Atkins was born May 22, 1942 in Bartow County, daughter of the late Grady "Tucker" Hames, Sr. and the late Pauline Waits Hames. She was a member of the Seney Baptist Church. Mrs. Atkins retired from First Brands Corporation of Cartersville and worked several years part-time for Triangle Foods. She enjoyed working puzzles and loved her grandchildren. Survivors included her husband of 62 years, Jackie "Roger" Atkins of Aragon to whom she was married September 12, 1959; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Nyoaka Atkins of Rockmart; brother, Grady Hames, Jr. of Taylorsville; granddaughter, Morgan...

Mr. James Wesley "Jim" Freeman, age 78 of Rockmart, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born February 6, 1944 in Etowah County, Alabama, son of the late Clifton Monroe Freeman and the late Hazel Foster Freeman. He was a 1962 graduate of Altoona High School of Altoona, Alabama, and was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Freeman was a carpenter having been owner and operator of J. Freeman Builders and was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Rockmart where he served as the church pianist. He enjoyed fishing, Alabama football, and loved his grandchildren. Survivors included his wife of 51 years, Peggy Bailey Freeman of Rockmart, to...

Master Sergeant Joseph C. Harvey, Sr, age 90, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. He was born on March 18, 1932 in Augusta, Maine. He was the son of the late Gertrude G. Jackson Lagassie and Leo K. Harvey. He grew up in Augusta, Maine and graduated from Cony High School. Joseph proudly served his country for 35 years as a Member and a Veteran of The United States Marine Corps. "Semper Fidelis - Always Faithful" husband of 55 years to his late wife Ina A. Allen Harvey. Mr. Harvey is survived by his daughters, Myra Harvey, Lisa (Harvey) Kiel and Martha Harvey and his grandchildren, Kristy Hardy, Amanda (Mandy) Zimmerle, Julia Walls, Heather Harvey, Ryan and...

Mrs. Sheila J. Grimes, age 58, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1964 in Newnan, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Addis Lee and Betty Jean Highfield Lee. Mrs. Grimes is survived by her husband, Randall Grimes; sons, Jeremy Broadway (Shayna) and Johnathon Williamson (Brittany); grandchildren, Grayson Broadway, Beau Broadway, Auburn Roberts, and Dallas Williamson; sister, Kay Casey (Mike); and brothers, Don Lee (Audrey) and Stevie Lee (Laurie). Several nieces and nephews also survive including Julie Lee, Cristy Smith, Matt Lee, Josh Lee, Michael Casey, and Thomas Smith. The funeral service for Mrs. Sheila J. Grimes will be held...

Mrs. Mabel Gossett Dooley, age 103, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was born February 12, 1919 in Floyd County, to parents Allie Clayton Gossett and Irma Ezzell Gossett. Mrs. Dooley is survived by daughter, Barbara Dooley Porterfield; son, Larry Dooley (Patti); grandchildren, Amy Monroe (Rob) and Lori Casey (Ben); and great-grandchildren, Pierce, Kate, Thomas Monroe, Knox, Banks, Gaines, and Corinne Casey. Mrs. Dooley is preceded in death by parents; husband, Pierce Anderson Dooley; brothers, Sidney Gossett, Robert Gossett, and Earl Gossett; sisters, Grace Gossett, Mildred Gossett, and Ruth Gunter; son-in-law, John Billy Porterfield; and grandson, Michael...

Mrs. Lois Elizabeth "Liz" Willingham, age 88 of Rockmart, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Willingham was born March 23, 1933 in Cedartown, daughter of the late Austin Rowell and the late Addie McBride Rowell. She was a graduate of Cedartown High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rockmart, where she worked as the secretary for 38 years prior to her retirement. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, T. A. Willingham, Jr.; and her siblings, William Wayne (Toby) Rowell, Rosa Lee Holcombe and Mary Jo Wallace. Survivors included a sister-in-law, Marie W. Butler; and nieces and nephew, Cindy Shaw, Joy Moore, and...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Duke Hightower, daughter of the late Carey and Addie Duke of Cedartown, GA, passed away Friday, March 11th 2022. Jackie is survived by her two children, Craig Hightower (Lynn) and Claire Evans (Tom); grandchildren, Geoffrey Hightower, Eli Evans and John Paul Evans; sister, Connie Wood of Carrollton, GA; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Hodge of Clarkesville, TN; several nephews and nieces. Jackie was a native of Cedartown, Georgia. She was born on November 11, 1936 in Putnam, CT. Jackie was a graduate of Cedartown High School and Emory University. Jackie volunteered with the Cedartown Junior League and for many years in her church. Jackie and her late husband, Harold, were...

Mrs. Andrea Rayfield Franklin, age 66 of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 4, 2022 Mrs. Franklin was born October 23, 1955 in Belmont, North Carolina, daughter of the late John Rayfield and the late Jacqueline Huggins Rayfield. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Belmont High School. After graduation she was employed by Bache Securities and trained as a commodity futures broker, and worked with Denny Franklin, her husband of forty-one years. Andrea had lots of friends and loved to entertain them. Her motto was "If you want to have a friend, you have to be a friend". Survivors included her husband, Cecil D. "Denny" Franklin, Jr. of...

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