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Dr. Clyde Randall “Randy” Edwards

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Dr. Clyde Randall “Randy” Edwards

Dr. Clyde Randall “Randy” Edwards, age 71, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. 

Dr. Edwards was born March 13, 1953, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late Clyde Marcus “Buddy” Edwards and Frances Edwards. 

Dr. Edwards always had a passion for helping others which led him into the medical field. He began his career as a Physician’s Assistant before going back to Medical School to become a doctor.

He was a member of the first class of graduating doctors at Mercer University School of Medicine. He was a skilled physician who worked in several Emergency Room Departments. Dr. Edwards moved to Cedartown in 1996, and after many years of serving his community in the medical field, he retired from the Emergency Room Department at Polk Medical Center.

After retirement, Dr. Edwards found much joy in spending his days on the farm. Dr. Edwards was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He leaves a legacy of compassion, steadfast determination, and love. 

In addition to his parents, Dr. Edwards is preceded in death by a beloved son, Chad Edwards; and siblings: Cathy Edwards and Linda Jackson, 

Dr. Edwards is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Jann McClendon Edwards; son: Mark Edwards and his wife, Whitney; and grandchildren: Will Edwards, Jillian Edwards, Katelyn Edwards, Madison Edwards, Mackenzie Edwards, Emma Edwards, and Ian Edwards; siblings, Mary Furnace, and Gary Edwards. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There are no formal services planned at this time. 

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Dr. Clyde Randall “Randy” Edwards. 


Charles Argo Sr.


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Mr. Charles Benjamin Argo Sr.

Mr. Charles Benjamin Argo Sr., age 71, of Rockmart, GA passed away Monday afternoon, March 2, 2026.

Charles was born on September 2, 1954, to the late Thomas Jackson Argo and the late Christine Hobbs Argo. A lifelong resident of Rockmart, he was a proud graduate of Rockmart High School in 1972. He later earned his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University.

Charles dedicated 44 years of faithful service to Meggitt, where he built a respected career before retiring.

In his free time, Charles enjoyed building and flying model airplanes and was an avid eBay treasure hunter. He had a passion for shopping for and collecting cars, always making sure to have a special one ready for his family’s yearly trips to Daytona Beach. While in Daytona, he nurtured his love of NASCAR by regularly attending the Daytona 500 with those he cherished most.

Above all, Charles treasured his family. He adored his grandchildren and held an especially special place in his heart for his great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Keith Argo.

Charles is survived by his daughter, Julie Argo; his son, Charlie Argo (Kady); 6 grandchildren, Lacey Brinkley, Albrey Argo, Alexia Argo, Emma Leigh Argo, Kerlie Mae Argo, and Luke Argo; 3 great-grandchildren, Lilly Barber, Landen Brinkley, and Aspen Brinkley; and a nephew, Brad Argo.

Funeral services for Charles will be held Monday, March 9, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Rockmart Memorial Gardens

The family will receive friends Monday at the funeral home from 12:00 noon until the service hour.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Charles Benjamin Argo Sr.

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