Obituaries

Raymond William Dixon

Raymond William Dixon

Mar 16, 2024

Raymond William Dixon, age 80, of Rome, GA passed away on March 16, 2024, in Rome, GA. He was born in Rome on October 2nd, 1943.



Raymond proudly served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged, showcasing his sense of duty and loyalty to his country. He loved to fish, read and he loved animals. 



Raymond is survived by his daughters,...

Juana Dianne Walker

Juana Dianne Walker

Mar 13, 2024

Mrs. Juana Dianne Walker was born on April 5th, 1958 in Rome GA. She was the wife of Leslie Hoyt Walker and the daughter of Martha Ann Reynolds Giles and the late Frank Kerce. Mrs. Walker was a stay-at-home mother and cleaned houses for many years until she retired from working. She was an avid gardener and had an abounding...

Margaret Eads Jennings

Margaret Eads Jennings

Mar 10, 2024

Margaret Eads Jennings, age 95, the loving matriarch of both the Eads and Jennings families, passed from this life to her eternal glory on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at her home of more than 50 years, surrounded by her loved ones.

 

Margaret was born on January 15, 1929, in Calhoun, Georgia, the first child of J. Melvin Eads and Inez Reeves...

Rose Marie Clonts

Rose Marie Clonts

Mar 10, 2024

Rose Marie Sarter Clonts, age 85, of Rome, passed away Sunday, March 10 2024 in Rome.

 Mrs. Clonts was born, July 3, 1938 in Sturgeon Bay, WI. She was the daughter of the late Mr. John and Elsie Sarter. She was a member of The Church at Northside. Mrs. Clonts was retired from B & B Pool Supply where she worked...

Alesia Terry Baines

Alesia Terry Baines

Mar 3, 2024

Alesia Terry Baines, age 37, of Rome, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Rome surrounded by her loving family. Alesia was born in Rome, GA on October 3, 1986 to her loving parents, Angela Louise Terry and Tommy Thompson. She found joy in simple pleasures like being in nature, playing in the creek, and embarking on road trips...

Vernon Howard Merck

Vernon Howard Merck

Feb 29, 2024

Mr. Vernon Howard Merck, age 83, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024. 

Mr. Merck was born on April 23, 1940 in Gainesville, GA. He was the son of the late Mr. Joseph Hoyt Merck and Mrs. Bertha Bell Merck. Vernon was a member of the Euharlee Masonic Lodge, The Yaarab Shriners of Atlanta and the Cartersville Chapter...

David J. Stansell

David J. Stansell

Feb 28, 2024

David J. Stansell, age 60 of Rome, GA passed away on February 28, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1963 in Rome, GA. He was a cherished son of Palmer Allen Stansell and Sandra Faye Helms Bell. 

David graduated from West Rome High School in 1981. He was known for his passion for fishing and the great outdoors, he spent...

Peggy Webb Ayers

Peggy Webb Ayers

Feb 13, 2024

Peggy Ayers, age 95, of 100 Keown Road, S.E., Rome, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Mrs. Ayers was born in Rome, Ga on September 7, 1928 and was the only child of the late Mark Webb and the late Lethia Williams. She lived her entire life in Rome and graduated form Rome Girls High School in...

Annie Dale Winkle

Annie Dale Winkle

Feb 13, 2024

Mrs. Annie Dale Ray Winkle age 88, of Rome, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. 

Mrs. Winkle was born in Adairsville, GA, on October 21, 1935, the daughter of the late Richard B. “R.B.” Ray and Thelma Sutton Ray. She was a member of Northwood Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Winkle worked at Galey and Lord for fifteen years. She...

Thomas Othie Payne

Thomas Othie Payne

Feb 6, 2024

Thomas Othie Payne, age 87, passed away February 6, 2024, in Rome, GA. He was born on May 20, 1936, in Carrollton GA. Thomas was known for his warm and loving personality.

Throughout his life, Thomas worked in many different roles at Hickory Log Personal Care Home and found joy in each one. His strong work ethic and positive attitude made...

Denise Morgan Howell

Denise Morgan Howell

Jan 28, 2024

Denise Morgan Howell, known affectionately as Dee, age 59, passed away on January 28, 2024, in Rome, GA, due to injuries sustained in an automotive accident. Dee was born on November 2, 1964, in Rome, GA to her loving parents, Bobby Jack and Juanita Steed Morgan.

Dee was raised in Floyd County and graduated from Cave Spring High School. Dee's working...

Wilmer Regina Brown

Wilmer Regina Brown

Jan 25, 2024

Wilmer Regina Brown, lovingly known as Regina, age 90, passed away on January 25, 2024, in Rome, GA, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on April 15, 1933, in Atlanta, GA to Wilmer Stroud Morris and Lola Octavia Warnock Morris.

Regina lived a fulfilling life as a homemaker and found great joy in raising her daughters and supporting her...

Kathy Lee Keiser

Kathy Lee Keiser

Jan 13, 2024

Kathy Lee Keiser, age 63 passed away on January 13, 2024, in Rome, GA. She was born on March 17, 1960, in Rome. Kathy was surrounded by her loving husband and family when she peacefully passed away.

Kathy excelled as a homemaker, creating a warm and welcoming home for her loved ones. Known for her loving nature and compassionate heart,...

Roger Del Callahan

Roger Del Callahan

Jan 7, 2024

Roger Del Callahan, 71 of Rome, passed away on January 7, 2024 at his home. He was surrounded by his loved ones during his final moments.

Roger was born on September 5, 1952 in Anniston, AL to his parents, Delano and Allene Callahan. From Anniston, AL to Franklin, GA and eventually to Rome where Roger spent the majority of...

Genoka Tucker Parker

Genoka Tucker Parker

Dec 28, 2023

Mrs. Genoka Tucker Parker, age 92, of Rome, GA passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her home.

Genoka was born on May 3, 1931, in Centre, Alabama to her late parents, Andrew and Effie Hill Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman Parker, two sons, Kim Parker and David...

David Dean Hightower

David Dean Hightower

Dec 26, 2023

Mr. David Dean Hightower, age 63, of Centre, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

David was born on June 29, 1960 in Corpus Christi, TX, to Mr. Chuck Marcus Hightower and Mrs. Delores Dean Coats Hightower. Mr. Hightower worked in Public Safety where he was a Police Officer. He served with the Floyd and Polk County Police Departments,...

Curtis Phillip Oliver

Curtis Phillip Oliver

Dec 20, 2023

Mr. Curtis Phillip Oliver, age 89, of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Curtis was born on August 21, 1934 in Gloucester, VA, to Mr. Howard Phillip and Mrs. Annie Mae Riley Oliver. Mr. Oliver worked at Berry College where he was a Grounds Supervisor. He loved spending time on the campus and making it beautiful. He...

Shirley Burns

Shirley Burns

Dec 20, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Burns, age 84, of Kingston, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born on March 24, 1939 in Kingston, GA, to her late parents: Roy A. Byars and Willie Mae Willburn Byars. She retired from Floyd County School Systems. She was a member of Blue Pond Baptist Church and...

Edward Earl Campbell

Edward Earl Campbell

Dec 18, 2023

​Edward “Earl” Campbell, 92 of Armuchee, passed away December 18, 2023, at a local assisted living facility.

​Mr. Campbell was born January 7, 1931, son of the late C.F. “Charlie” Campbell and of the late Willie H. Bohannon Campbell.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Avanell Wilson Campbell, his son-in-law Eugene Arnold, and brothers and sister- in-laws Frank (Isabel) Campbell...

Thomas "Tom" Cornelius Climer

Thomas "Tom" Cornelius Climer

Dec 17, 2023

Mr. Thomas “Tom” Cornelius Climer, age 81, of Aragon, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Tom was born on July 8, 1942 in Rome, GA, to Mr. Starling Denson Climer and Mrs. Eula Baggett Climer. Mr. Climer worked as a telecommunications engineer manager and worked as a funeral assistant for many years. He raised Cocker Spaniels for show...

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