Polk County Georgia Obituaries 1931-1940

Following is a list of Obituaries for Polk County Georgia transcribed from the Cedartown Standard and submitted by Wendell Stephens

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Mr. Will Adams, Funeral services for Mr. Will Adams of Cedartown, who died Saturday morning at McCalls hospital in Rome, were held at Salem Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. J.R. Ellis assisted by Rev. Tom Stone of Rome. The Cedartown quartet was in charge of the music. Mr. Adams was born and raised in Polk County and leaves a wide circle of friends and relatives to mourn his passing. He was connected with the Woodstock Iron Co. at the time of his death and has been for the last fifteen years. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, Mrs. Will Adams, three daughters, Mary Frances, Betty and Mrs. Liddell Thomas, two sons, Harwick and Joe Allen and one grandson, Liddell Thomas, Jr. all of Cedartown. His mother Mrs. Sally Adams of Piedmont, Ala. three sisters, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Butrum of Piedmont and Mrs. McGathy of Center, ALa. one brother, Griffin Adams of Cedartown. Bisaners Funeral Home in charge. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, May 10, 1934.)

Mrs. John W. Barr, Final rites for Mrs. John W. Barr, 79, prominent and beloved Cedartown woman, were held from the Methodist church on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Barr, who had been in ill health for the past several months, passed away early on Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Griffin, in Atlanta, with whom she had spent the past several months. The remains were brought to Cedartown Tuesday. Mrs. Barr had been a resident of Cedartown for more than fifty years and during that period she was actively associated with many of the city&rsquos most progressive organizations. She was a loyal and devoted member of the First Methodist church and always took an active and interested part in the church and Sunday School activities. Funeral services were conducted from the church with the pastor, Rev. T. R. Kendall, Jr., officiating, assisted by Rev. Harry Peterson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers for the funeral were, Walker Bradford, J. W. Cone, Charles Brumby, Wallis Brumby, James Young, Charlie Peek, Dr. C. V. Wood and Robert Wood. The stewards of the First Methodist church, Dr. C. W. Peek and M. D. Russell acted as honorary escorts. Mrs. Barr is survived by a son, William J. Barr, of Cedartown; a daughter, Mrs. W. Huff Griffin, Atlanta; a brother, Robert Lockhart, Dallas, Texas; and a number of grandchildren and other relatives. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, May 10, 1934)

William E. (John) Booz, 74, died at his home on Pryor Street late Wednesday afternoon after a serious illness of several days. He had been in ill health for some years. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the chapel of Bisaner,s Funeral Home with Rev. Olin Beall, rector of St. James Episcopal Church officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. He is survived by his wife; two sisters, Miss Kate Booz and Mrs. A. W. Evans, of Miami, Fla.; and three brothers, T. H. Booz, of Rome, G. H. Booz, of Montana, and B. T. Booz, of Chicago, Ill. (Cedartown Standard, December 28, 1939)

Riley Brock, middle aged Polk county man, died suddenly Monday night while driving in his car near the home of J. W. Carnes. Early Monday night, according to Mr. Carnes, he was summoned by MR. Brock to help him get his car out of the ditch where it was stuck. After assisting him with the car and getting it into the road again, Mr. Brock was invited into the Carnes home where he washed his hands and cleaned up a bit, according to Mr. Carnes. He then got into his car, drove a few yards down the road and stopped. Mr. Carnes stated that he, thinking there was more trouble with the car, walked down to help him. When he reached the car he said he found Mr. Brock gasping for breath and that within a few seconds he was dead, having never regained consciousness to speak. Neighbors, called in, summoned a doctor and an ambulance. When the doctor arrived and examined Mr. Brock he pronounced him dead, and attributed his death to a heart attack caused by over exertion. Funeral services were held at 11 o’clock Tuesday from the Friendship church with the Rev. Garner in charge of the services. A coroner’s jury Tuesday returned a verdict of death by natural causes. For many years Mr. Brock had been a well known and liked figure in Polk county, as his connection with the J. R. Watkins company brought him in close contact with many people throughout the county. Mr. Brock survived by three children, Macon Brock, of Carters- boy had not as yet been appre- Brock, of Cedartown (I typed the previous sentence as it appeared in the paper) Bisaner’s Funeral Home was in charge of the interment arrangements. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, October 31, 1935)

William Osburn Cleveland, Funeral services for William Osburn Cleveland were held Monday afternoon at Lime Branch church with Rev. Walter Moore, pastor of the First Baptist church officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery with Roberts Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Gordon Brewster, Wallis Brumby, R. L. Casey, T. R. Marett, Buddy Nation, George Ayers, C. R. Hmmill and C. C. Bunn. Mr. Cleveland a retired merchant and farmer, died of a heart attack at the home on Gibson street Sunday morning. He lived his entire life in Cedartown, where he was born in 1872. He was a Mason and a member of the Woodmen of the World. Surviving are his wife; seven sons, C. H. Cleveland, of Senola, H. E., W. F. and J. C. Cleveland, of Birmingham, Ala.; Ned Cleveland, of Chicago, Ill.; and H. a. and O. O. Cleveland, of Honolulu, Hawaii; five daughters, Mrs. W. M. Crews and Mrs. W. M. Key, of Birmingham; Mrs. F. F. Abercromble and Mrs. R. P. Dial, of Atlanta; and Mrs. W. B. Woodward, of Cedartown; three brothers, Grover, Dock and Ben Cleveland, all of Birmingham; and three sisters, Mrs. Charlie Gross, of Rome; Mrs. Borden Gross, of Summerville and Mrs. W. B. Merritt of Cedartown. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, May 16, 1940)

Gerald Wayne Collins, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Collins, died at the home, 15 Cedar Street, Thursday night after a brief illness. Mr. Collins is an employee of Goodyear Mills and has many friends who will regret to learn of the death. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the home with Rev. Buddy York, pastor of the West End Baptist church, officiating, Song selections were rendered by Mrs. Pauline Brown, Mrs. Lillian Brown and Mrs. Sara Lawrence. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery, Lester C. Litesey Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Miss Hazel Paxton, Miss Irene Mull, Miss Catherine Jolly and Miss Sara Bussey. Surviving Gerald Wayne are his father and mother; two sisters, Betty Sue and June; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. G. L. Turner and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. W. E. Collins. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, April 25, 1940)

Alma Louise Dawson, 12 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Selma Dawson of Blue Mountain died Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. She is survived by her parents; two brothers, Walter Dawson of the U. S. Navy, and Willard Dawson of Blue Mountain; four sisters, Mrs. Emory Lockridge of Blue Mountain, Mrs. Clarence Cook of Anniston, Mrs. James Mathews of Esom Hill, GA., and Junior Lee Dawson of Blue Mountain. Funeral services will be announced later by Usrey. (Anniston Star, Page 3, Thursday, February 3, 1944)

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)

J. D. Glenn, An employee of a Cedartown manufacturing plant, died suddenly at his home near Cedartown December 20. He was 59 years old. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the home with Rev. Dobbs officiating, assisted by Rev. R. C. Knight. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Roberts Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Walter, Olive and Frank Glenn, all of Hartsville, S. S.; four daughters, Mrs. D. R. Bayless, Mrs. W. G. Davis, of Bessemer, Al., and Miss Evelyn Glenn; one sister, Mrs. Jessie Glenn, of Chattanooga; four brothers, Will Glenn, of Cedartown, Martin Glenn, of Chattanooga, Cliff Glenn of Atlanta, and Rube Glenn of Alabama; and 15 grandchildren. (Cedartown Standard, December 28, 1939)

William C. Gray, Funeral services for William C. Gray, prominent farmer of the Lime Branch Community, were held from the First Methodist Church in Bremen, Monday afternoon with Rev. W. L. Brockman officiating. Interment was in the Bremen Cemetery, Bisaner,s Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Gray died at his home Sunday. He had been in falling health for some time, but had been seriously ill only a short time. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. P. Boyd, of Bremen, and Mrs. C. J. Powell of Cedartown; two sons, J. T. Gray of Cedartown and Lawrence Gray of New London, Conn., and five grandchildren. (Cedartown Standard December 28 1939)

Miss Zula Mae Haile, the eight year old daughter of Mrs. Frances Haile, died at the home at 206 Park street Friday morning, March 4th, after an extended illness. Funeral services were held from the First Methodist church in Buchanan at 11 a.m., Saturday with the Rev. Joe Black, of Buchanan, and the Rev. Olin Beall, of Cedartown St. James Church officiating. Interment was in the Buchanan cemetery with Bisaner&rsquos Funeral Home in charge. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, Monday 10, 1938)

Mrs. Seals Harris, Funeral services were held Saturday in Birmingham, Ala., for Mrs. Seals Harris, who died suddenly Friday morning at her home there. Dr. and Mrs. Seals Harris have been frequent visitors in this city with their sister, Mrs. Della Garrett, and their brother, Prof. J. C. Harris and their many friends regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Harris. Mrs. Garrett, Mrs. W. C. Bunn and Miss Mary Harris, of this city, attended the funeral. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, May 16, 1940)

Thomas G. Ingram, 50 year old resident of Cedartown, Route 1, died of pneumonia in an Atlanta hospital Sunday. He was a veteran of the World War. Funeral services were held at Oak Grove church Monday with Rev. S. M. Smith officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery with Bisaner,s Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ingram is survived by his wife and several children. (Cedartown Standard December 28, 1939)

Cecil Wayne Jarrell, Funeral services for Cecil Wayne Jarrell, the tow months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C. Jarrell, were held at the home, 802 LaFayette street, Friday afternoon with Rev. Sewell Strickland officiating. Burial was in Lime Branch cemetery, Lester C. Litesey Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Ruby Moncrief, Pearl Robinson and Lucy Dell Robinson. Song selections were rendered by Mrs. Lucille Edwards and Mrs. Louise Ford. Cecil Wayne died suddenly at his home Thursday. He is survived by his father and mother, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Wheeler; and his paternal grandmother. Mrs. Tinnie Jarrell, all of Cedartown. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, May 16, 1940)

Larkin Timothy Latham, 58 years old proprietor of a Cave Spring service station, was found murdered on the floor of his station early Wednesday morning by passersby. Sheriff Mark Horton began an immediate investigation, but if clues had been uncovered they had not been revealed Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services for Mr. Latham were held this afternoon from the First Baptist church at Cave Spring with Rev. Gus Tilly, of Cave Spring and Rev. Tuck, of Centre, Ala., officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery with Bisaner’s Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Miss Roma Latham; six brothers, W. H. Latham, of Cedartown, J. F., Loyd and Gus Latham, of Rome, George Latham, of Armuchee, and J. T. Latham of Cave Spring; two sisters, Mrs. J. L. Nolan and Mrs. Fletcher Sanders of Rome; and one grandson. (The Cedartown Standard, September 7, 1939)

Mrs. Frank Lyon, 71 years old, died Sunday at her home on the Caves Spring road after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Monday at Friendship Church with Rev. Steve Garner, of Holly Springs, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, Roberts Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Nephews were the active pallbearers. Besides her husband, Mrs. Lyon is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lee Brock; two sons, Fred, of Cave Spring and Bill Lyons of Cedartown; and a sister Mrs. Albert Witcher, of Cedartown. (Cedartown Standard December 28, 1939)

William F. Norman, widely known retired railroad man and a brother of Graham Norman and Mrs. Clara Huff, died Saturday afternoon at his residence in Atlanta. Funeral services were held in Atlanta at the chapel of Awtry and Lowndes Monday with Dr. Wait Holcomb officiating. In addition to his brother and sister, of Cedartown, his survivors are his wife; a son, Charles H. Norman; four daughters, Mrs. E. L. Milam, of Marietta; Mrs. R. W. Hastings, of Rome; Mrs. W. R. Scott, of Caracas, Venezulela; and Miss Sara Norman, of Atlanta; and tow other sisters, Mrs. Rosa Shiegog, of Columbia, Tenn., and Mrs. Byrd Tubbs, of Dundee, Ill. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, May 16, 1940)

William Parrish, The four-month old son of Mrs. And Mrs. Loomas Parrish, died Thursday at the home on Lucky Street. Funeral services were held at the home Friday with Rev. Josh Kirk officiating. Burial was in Lime Branch cemetery, Roberts Funeral home in charge. Surviving are his parents, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cash; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Jack Parrish. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, May 16, 1940)

Mrs. Emanuel Pullen, of Lake Creek, died at her home Monday after a short illness. She was in her 64th year. Funeral services were held from New Bethel Church with Rev. Steve Garner, of Holly Springs, officiating Burial was in the church cemetery, Roberts Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Music was rendered by the Roberson quartet with a solo selection by Mrs. Melton, of Silver Creek. Active pallbearers were Pat Pendergraph, Raymond Millican, Joe Bobo, Myron Bobo, M. O. Shiflett, C. C. Byson, H. B. Jones and Davis Ayers. Mrs Pullen is survived by two daughter, Mrs. May Bobo, of Lindale, and Miss Crease Pullen; one son, Love Pullen, of Lake Creek and three grandchildren. (Cedartown Standard, December 28, 1939)

Miss Ollie Purks, Friends of Prof. J. E. Purks and family will regret to learn that his sister, Miss Ollie Purks, died Sunday morning at her home in Greensboro after an extended illness. Mr. Purks and his son and daughter, Leland Purks and Miss Sara Purks, were called to Greensboro Sunday and funeral rites were conducted from the home Monday afternoon. Burial was in White Plains Cemetery. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, February 29, 1940)

Mr. W. E. Roberts, Funeral services for W. E. Roberts, prominent Atlanta and Marietta attorney, were conducted this afternoon from the First Methodist church of Marietta. A brother of Mrs. Harry Trumbo, Rev. J. T. Roberts and D. L. Roberts, all of Cedartown. Mr. Roberts was born and reared in Cedartown and graduated from Cedartown High school and has many friends and relatives who were shocked by his sudden death which occurred Wednesday morning. He resided in Marietta and had his law office in Atlanta. He was a graduate of Mercer University. Mr. Roberts is survived by his widow, the former Miss Willie Mae Blair; his sister, Mrs. Trumbo, of Cedartown; and three brothers, J. Hughes Roberts, of Atlanta and Rev, J. T. Roberts and D. L. Roberts of Cedartown. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, May 167, 1940)

Infant Smith, The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Smith died at the residence on Herbert Street Thursday night. The remains were carried to Columbus for services and burial. Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters, June and Rita, and her grandparents, of Columbus. Roberts Funeral home was in charge of the arrangements. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, April 25, 1940)

Mrs. Annie A. Smith, Funeral services for Mrs. Annie A. Smith, 68, were held Friday morning from the Providence Baptist church, near Woodward, Ala., with Rev. Mr. Caldwell officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Bisaner’s Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Smith died last Thursday morning at her home, 1041 South Main Street. She was born Feb. 16, 1872, and was a member of the Providence church for a number of years. She is survived by three sons, Columbus, Ed, and Dewey, all of Cedartown; four daughters, Mrs. Troy Heard, Mrs. Lizzie Cofield, Mrs. Enorris Jameson and Mrs. Mattie Miller; six brothers, Tom, Charlie Hollis, Henry, Jerry and Lunia Calhoun; a sister, Mrs. Mattie Spradling, and 15 grandchildren. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, February 29, 1940)

Mr. Charlie Smith, 39, of Esom Hill, GA., died in a local hospital Monday night, December 24th. Funeral services were held at the Salem Baptist Church at Bluffton, Ala., with the Rev. Clinton officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. Bisaners Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Note: Born Dec, 24, 1895, Died Dec. 24, 1931)

Mr. F. P. Smith, of Rt. 2, Bremen, died July 29th at his home. Mr. Smith, who was 60 years of age, was a prominent farmer near Bremen and was a member of Corinth Baptist church, member I.O.O.F. and a Mason. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 31, at 11 o’clock from the Union Hill Methodist church with Rev. R. C. Campbell and Rev. John Edwards officiating. His grandsons, Dewey Waddell, Ted Head, Jerry Westbrooks, Robert Smith, Tom Smith, and Mack Weathington was pallbearers. Mr. Smith is survived by a son T. W. Smith, of Bremen; six daughters, Mrs. W. H. Waddell, Mrs. R. C. Tuggle, both of Bremen; Mrs. W. F. Head, Mrs. W. M. Waddell of Atlanta; Mrs. F. L. Westbrooks, of Birmingham, Ala.; Mrs. Magnolia Weathington, of Washington, D. C. Interment was in Union Hill Cemetery with Bisaner’s Funeral home, of Cedartown in charge of arrangements. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, August 1, 1940)

Mr. George M. Smith, 77, died at the home of his son, Rev. L. A. Smith on East avenue Friday morning, (Dec. 22, 1939) after an extended illness. Funeral services were held from West End Baptist church Sunday afternoon with Rev. Ed Dempsey and Rev. Buddy York officiating. Burial was in New Harmony Cemetery with Bisaner's Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were A. L. Carlisle, Willard Ledbetter, Homer Grogan, John Benton, Clarence Benson and A. R. Reagan. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, five daughters, Mrs. Alex Stevens, Mrs. Bob Wood, Mrs Bob Whitehead, Mrs. Ralph Stevens, and Mrs. Belle Couzzart; two sons Webb and L. A. Smith; 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Mr. Ike Smith, 49 years of age, died Wednesday, March 3, in a Rome hospital; after receiving injuries about the head in an accident. He was brought to a local hospital, but was later transferred to Rome. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Forney, Ala., with the Rev. Clinton officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery with Bisaner's Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife and four children, Clyde, James, Doris and Evelyn Smith. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, March 11, 1937.)

Mr. James O. Smith, Funeral services for Mr. James O. Smith, 73, were held this Thursday afternoon from Salem church with the Rev. James Spears and the Rev. J.W. Clinton officiating. Mr. Smith's death occurred late Tuesday at the home in Etna following a brief illness. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery with Bisaner's in charge of arrangements. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie Smith; by three daughters, Mrs. J.E. Snead, Jacksonville, Ala.; Mrs. Lucille Smith, Anniston, and Mrs. Jane Johnson, of Etna; and by one son, Hoyt Smith, Esom Hill. He is also survived by a brother, George Smith, of Cedartown, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Frances Tanner, Cedartown, and Mrs. Susie Duke, Atlanta. Pallbearers included Gus Sargent, John Thompson, Charles James, Clifton Garmon, Dewey Eurik and Mr. Clinchway. (Cedartown Standard, Thursday, March 10, 1938.)

Mr. John William Smith, 64, died at his home on Route 3, Tuesday after an extended illness. He was a prominent member of the Cedartown lodge of Odd Fellows. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from Lime Branch church with Rev. Walter L. Moore, pastor of the Cedartown First Baptist church officiating. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery with Bisaner’s Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Members of the Odd Fellows lodge served as honorary pallbearers and conducted graveside services. Active pallbearers were Paul Hackney, Paul Diamond, George Dingler, Ernest Hackney, John Gibble and Andy Diamond. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Lou Peek; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, October 26, 1939)

Miss Sara Elizabeth Smith, died Tuesday morning at her home on Route 1, after a brief illness. She was in her 85th year. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at New Prospect church, near Rockmart. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery with Bisaner’s Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Miss Smith is survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mollie Smith and several nieces and nephews. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, July 6, 1939)

Thomas Doyle Smith, the 3 month-old son of Reuben Smith, Route 3, Cave Spring, died at his home Friday after a short illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Baptist church at Forney, Ala. with Rev. Ed Dempsey officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery, Bisaner's Funeral home in charge of arrangements. In addition to his father, Thomas Doyle is survived by a brother, Thurston Smith. (Cedartown Standard, Thrusday, August 31, 1939)

Mr. Thomas Butler Smith, 69, prominent farmer of Cedartown Route 2, died at his home Monday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from Friendship church with Rev. J. S. Garner officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cenetery with Bisaner’s Funeral home in charge. Pallbearers were Frank Lyons, Lee Brock, Henry Witcher, Ray Brock, S. H. Pittman, Homer Wallace, G. D. Brock and Chester Russell. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Annie Lee Weaver, of Atlanta; four sons, Raymond Smith, of Rockmart; Fred Smith, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Calder Smith, of Cedartown, and Spencer Smith, of Atco; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Crabb, of Beaumont, Texas, Mrs. T. R. Mullinax, of Lake Creek and Mrs. J. W. Wilkins, of Cocoa Fla.; and six grandchildren. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, July 6, 1939)

Mrs. Mary Smith, age 79, years old, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. L. Shaw, on the Antioch road. She had been ill for several months. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Bethlehem church with the Rev. J. B. Wright of Rockmart, officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery, Roberts Funeral home in charge of arrangements. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, August 3, 1939)

Mrs. John Tanner, 59, of Benedict, died Friday at her residence after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Lime Branch church with Elder Ira Patty and Rev. Sewell Strickland officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery, Roberts Funeral home in charge of arrangements. In addition to her husband, Mrs Tanner is survived by three sons, Columbus, Earl and Ewell Tanner; four daughters, Mrs. Carl Purser, Mrs. Charlie Stroup, Mrs. Inez Morris and Miss Nina Mae Tanner; one sister, Mrs. R. N. Dingler; and 15 grandchildren. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, May 16, 1940)

Mrs. Ora Bell Worthington, Last rites for Mrs. Ora Belle Worthington were conducted Friday afternoon at Jackson’s Chapel with Rev. Will Turner of Rome; Rev. Lester Pope, of Silver Creek and Rev. Ed Dempsey, of Forney, Ala., officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery with Bisaner’s Funeral home in charge. Mrs. Worthington died at her home near Jackson’s Chapel Thursday after an extended illness. She was 64 years old. She is survived by her husband J. T. Worthington: four sons, S. G., B. P. and Sidney, of Route 2, Cave Spring and J. R. Worthington of Rome: four daughters, Mrs. J. D. Carter, of Atlanta, Mrs. Henry Allen, of Rome and Mrs Ola and Miss Fannie Worthington of Route 2, Cave Spring; one sister, Mrs. Sam Bell of Cassville; and a brother, Wade Worthington, of Rome. (The Cedartown Standard, Thursday, August 31, 1939)

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