Obituaries
Sylvia Lively Barton
Mar 17, 2023
Our precious Sylvia Sue Lively Barton entered her Heavenly Home on March 17, 2023 at the age of 88.
Mrs. Barton was the daughter of the late Buford “BO” and Vivian Jackson Lively. She was born on September 27th, 1934, the eldest of the Livelys’ 10 children. Sylvia grew up in Waco, Ga, and graduated from Waco School.
On July...
Charlie Walker McEntire, Jr.
Mar 7, 2023
Mr. Charles W McEntire, Jr., age 86, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, March 7, 2023.
Mr. McEntire was born in Atlanta, GA, on February 27, 1937, son of the late Charles W. and Lucille McEntire, Sr. He retired from Cobb County Sheriff’s Department in Marietta, GA. Mr. McEntire enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and...
Charles Don 'Donny' Chupp, Jr.
Mar 2, 2023
Mr. Charles Don ‘Donny’ Chupp, Jr, age 66, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Mr. Chupp was born on July 21, 1956 in Atlanta to his loving parents, the late Mary Strickland Chupp and Charles Don Chupp, Sr of Rome, GA.
After graduating high school and from the University of Georgia he went on to work in...
George William 'Billy' Long, Jr.
Feb 28, 2023
Mr. George William "Billy" Long, Jr. age 79 of Buttrum Road, Adairsville passed away on Tuesday February
28, 2023 following a brief Illness.
Mr. Long was born September 18, 1943, in Rome, Georgia son of the late George William Long,
Sr. and Pauline Shaw Long. Mr. Long was a Christian and member of North Rome Church of God
where he served as Church Clerk...
Brian Joseph Grinde
Feb 25, 2023
Mr. Brian Joseph Grinde, age 44, of Dothan, AL, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Mr. Grinde was born on February 9, 1979 in Miami Beach, FL to his loving parents, the late Allen Grinde and Cynthia Grinde of Daytona Beach, FL.
Brian worked for the Jackson County Fire and Rescue as a Firefighter and EMT. He...
Jalinda Shirlese Wildridge
Feb 19, 2023
Ms. Jalinda Shirlese Wildridge, age 61, of Rome, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Redmond Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Jalinda was born on June 1, 1961 in Robstown, TX to her parents: Wayman Art Dunkin and Gerry Ann Rogers Blankenship. Ms. Wildridge worked for Southern Home Care as a certified nurse assistant. She enjoyed video games,...
Robert 'Rob' Burton Parker
Feb 17, 2023
Mr. Robert ‘Rob’ Burton Parker, age 54, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. Mr. Parker was born on October 26, 1968 in Spokane, WA to his loving parents, the late Richard Dekle Parker and Candy Driver Howard of Enumclaw, WA.
After graduating high school Rob joined the United States Air Force and served faithfully. Following his military...
James Kelly Flowers
Feb 12, 2023
Mr. James ‘Kelly’ Flowers, age 65, of Rome, GA, passed away on
Sunday, February 12, 2023.
Mr. Flowers was born on August 1, 1957 to his late parents: James
Flowers and Margaret Jane Kelly Flowers. After graduating from high
school, Kelly went into the United States Army and served as a military
policeman in the 101st Airborne division from 1976-1982. From there,
he worked as head...
Christopher Shane Hicks
Feb 11, 2023
Mr. Christopher Shane Hicks (Timms), age 47, of Rome, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Mr. Hicks was born on March 29, 1975 in Augusta, GA, to his late parents: Tommy Lee Timms and Vicky Dutton Timms.
Christopher worked for the City of Rome in the Construction Department. He enjoyed fishing, Ohio State football, The Seattle Seahawks and traveling, especially...
Harry Benson Atkinson
Feb 3, 2023
Harry Benson Atkinson, born on September 11, 1946 in Rome, GA passed away on Friday February 3, 2023. After graduating high school he began his work in the Flooring field and worked with Mohawk for many years. He enjoyed watching any sport, especially the Auburn Tigers and loved life. Mr. Harry never met a stranger and was known as easy-going....
Barry William Jackson
Feb 1, 2023
Barry William Jackson, born on August 19, 1962 in Rockmart, GA passed away on Wednesday February 1, 2023. After graduating high school he began his work in the construction field and enjoyed his career building things. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish. He also enjoyed watching any sport and listening to country music.
He was preceded in death...
Kimberly Michelle Beard
Feb 1, 2023
Ms. Kimberly Michelle Beard, age 32, of Kingston, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Kimberly was born on June 12, 1990 in Kingston, GA, to her parents: Wayne Beard and Sharon Brookshire Beard. Ms. Beard was of Baptist faith and enjoyed cooking, typing and doing projects with The Elevation House as a team. Kimberly was a loving daughter, girlfriend,...
Richard Allen Drawdy
Jan 25, 2023
Richard Allen Drawdy, age 78, of Rome, Georgia entered eternal peace on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Redmond Hospital. Richard was born on June 22, 1944 in Buford, South Carolina to the late Vandosta and Marguerite Hutto Drawdy.
After graduating high school, he received a full athletic scholarship to Mississippi State to play football. He later transferred to Jacksonville State University...
Brenda Wood Henderson
Jan 25, 2023
Salmon Funeral Home would like to announce on behalf of the family, the passing of Mrs. Brenda Jann Wood Henderson.
Mrs. Brenda Jann Wood Henderson, age 73, of Buchanan, GA, passed away Wednesday evening, January 25, 2023, in a Rome, GA, hospital.
Mrs. Henderson was born in Cedartown, GA, on February 17, 1949, daughter of the late Carlton F. Wood and Dorothy...
Alton Barna Jones
Jan 18, 2023
Mr. Alton Barna Jones age 78, of Kingston, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Alton was born on November 15, 1944, in Rome, GA to Edmond Doyal and Martha Elizabeth Barna Jones. Mr. Alton retired from Gayly-Lord after 40 plus years of service to the company. Alton was a faithful member of Enon Baptist...
Levoin Stephens Dickson
Jan 18, 2023
LeVoin Stephens Dickson, age 84, of Rome, GA went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Dickson was born on April 1, 1938, in Ellaville, GA, to her late parents, Grover and Edna Brewer Stephens. She graduated from Stone Mountain High School in 1956. LeVoin was a secretary at The...
Joseph Scott Hubbard
Jan 14, 2023
Mr. Joseph Scott Hubbard age 52, of Summerville, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Joseph was born on April 22, 1970, in Rome, GA. to Joe Bob Hubbard and Donna Davis. Joseph loved to spend time with family and friends.
Mr. Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Joe Bob Hubbard and a sister, Delena Dowdy.
Survivors include...
Mary Ruth Sharp
Jan 12, 2023
Mary Ruth Presley Sharp, age 75, of Rome, GA passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on July 2, 1948 in Summerville, GA to her late parents, Miles Presley and Eula Prince Presley. She retired from Northwest GA Regional Medical Center where she worked as a LPN. Mary was a faithful member of...
Paul William Peterson
Jan 10, 2023
Paul William Peterson, age 73, of Rome passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 10, 2023.
Paul was born on October 10, 1949 in Miami, Florida to the late Herbert Peterson and Ruth Peterson. Paul worked for years as a chemist at Bekaert Steel Wire and his art was stone masonry. His handiwork can be found all over Rome and...
Norman Lee Skidmore
Jan 10, 2023
Norman L. Skidmore, born May 7, 1943 in Baltimore, MD died in faith on Tuesday January 10, 2023. After graduating high school at Lakeview - Ft. Oglethorpe, four years in the United States Air Force, graduation from Berry College, he began his work career as a Community Planner with the Coosa Valley Area Planning and Development Commission; concluding his career...