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Ronald “Ronnie” Williams

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Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Williams

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Williams, age 83, of Cedartown passed away Monday, February 17, 2025.

Mr. Williams was born February 27, 1941, in Cedartown, Georgia, son of the late Verbon Williams and Ozell Hessler Williams. 

Mr. Williams was a gentle and kind person. He had a love for education and had a lengthy career as a teacher at the Georgia School For The Deaf. He could always find a project to do in order to spend time on his tractor. He was well known in Polk County for his skill of repairing and restoring Volkswagen Beetles.

Mr. Williams was a founding member of the Pioneer Street Rods. Mr. Williams was a devoted and caring husband to his wife, Janice, through their many years of marriage.

He was a loving and attentive father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His presence in the lives of all who knew and loved him will be greatly missed. 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Williams is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mrs. Janice Hayes Williams, and a son-in-law, Stanley Thompson.

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Mr. Williams is survived by his children, Reggie Williams and his wife, Tina, and Mimi Thompson; special friend, Mike Hill; grandchildren: Tyler Williams, and Jacob Williams and his wife, Melody; great-grandchildren: Eli Williams and Evan Williams; his beloved cat, “TT,” who is the queen of the house; sisters, Veronica Hasson, and Tina Sucher; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Funeral services to celebrate Mr. Williams life will be held Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Smith & Miller Funeral Home, with Reverend Brian Crisp officiating. Interment will follow in Lime Branch Cemetery, with Reverend Roger Kiser officiating. 

Mr. Williams Family will receive friends Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at Smith & Miller Funeral Home. 

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The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Tim McKelvey, Ed Worsham, Jerry Barker “Round man”, Lee Richardson, Donnie McKibben, and Zack McKibben. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Rodney Little, Sammy Parnell, Mike Hill and Brownie Gaulding. 

Mr. Williams’ family kindly accepts flowers, or memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Tapestry Hospice. 

The Smith and Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Williams. 


Alan Dale “Al” Statham


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Mr. Alan Dale “Al” Statham

Mr. Alan Dale “Al” Statham, age 64, of Aragon, GA passed away Friday afternoon, February 6, 2026.

Al was born in Rome, GA on July 24, 1961, to the late Billy Statham and Margaret Mitchell Statham. He spent his entire life in Polk County and was a graduate of Rockmart High School, Class of 1979.

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing softball, but most of all, his greatest joy was watching his granddaughter play softball. He had his special place at the end of his fence where he loved watching Kiley play. He also enjoyed shooting pool with Braidyn and loved working outside.

In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death by his nephew, Seth Hitchcock.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Kris Statham, to whom he married on March 20, 1982; his daughter, Hannah (Corey) Price; 3 grandchildren, Kiley Statham, Braidyn Statham, and Brian Bowman; his brothers, Phil (Loye) Statham, Mickey (Jerri) Statham; and his sister, Patricia (Eldon) Watts. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Statham will be Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Todd Jones officiating and eulogies given by Kiley Statham, Braiden Statham, and Mark Gray.

The family will receive friends Monday from 4:00 pm until the service hour at the funeral home.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Alan Dale “Al” Statham.

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