Polklogostandardwweb
Obituaries

Mr. Stanley Shaw

|

|

Mr. Stanley Shaw

Mr. Stanley Shaw, age 60, of Cedartown, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Stan was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 1, 1960 to the late Johnny “Jake” Shaw and the late Bertha “Tina” Norton Shaw. Stan and a huge passion for motorcycles, old cars. He was the type of person that never met a stranger and would talk to anyone. Stan was employed with Wal-Mart in Rockmart working in maintenance, he definitely enjoyed his Walmart family and customers.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Johnny “Bubba” Shaw, Jr.

Stan is survived by his wife, Connie Short Shaw; sons, Adam Short and his wife Ashely and Michael Shaw; sister, Brenda Milam and her husband Sammy. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Services to celebrate Stan’s life will be held in the chapel of Smith & Miller Funeral Home Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 6:30 PM with Rev. Ronald Head officiating.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and mask will be required.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Stanley Shaw.


Charles Argo Sr.


Obituaries
Lg 2026 03 04T163511.561
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.

Polk Today
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.