Obituaries

Sandra Sandlin Jackson

Sandra Sandlin Jackson

Nov 19, 2022

 

Sandra Sandlin Jackson, age 85, peacefully passed away on November 19, 2022 at her residence in Rome, GA.

 

Sandra was born May 27, 1937 in Chattanooga, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Charlie Sheridan Jackson; her parents, Eleanor Rike Sandlin and Luther Davis “Sandy” Sandlin; and her brother, Joseph Rike Sandlin, Sr....

Gordon Jay Baker

Gordon Jay Baker

Nov 19, 2022

Gordon Jay Baker, age 84, of Buchanan, GA, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022.

Gordon was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 6, 1938. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served for over twenty years where he received several commendations. Gordon was a Combat Engineer, following his retirement from the military he went to work with the...

Daniel Salazar Maldonado

Daniel Salazar Maldonado

Nov 7, 2022

Daniel Salazar Maldonado, age 27, of Tallapoosa, GA, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022.

Daniel was born in Manhattan, NY, on January 16, 1995. He was a graduate of Nyack High School. Daniel was a quiet and reserved young man who loved all things outdoors. He was a loving person and everyone that met him always remembered him. He enjoyed playing...

Jerry Thomas Smith

Jerry Thomas Smith

Nov 3, 2022

Mr. Jerry Thomas Smith, age 76, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022.

Mr. Smith was born on October 11, 1946, in Rome, GA. He was the son of the late Jack Smith and Sybol Hester Smith. Mr. Smith married Marsha “Darlene” Smith and they were happily married for 47 years. Mr. Smith worked as a mail...

Mary  Leger Guidroz

Mary Leger Guidroz

Oct 25, 2022

Ms. Mary Leger Guidroz, age 76 of Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday October 25, 2022, at a local assisted living facility.

Ms. Guidroz was born on April 9, 1946, to the late Amos Leger and Mary Johnson Leger. In addition to her parents, she is preceeded in death by three sisters, Judy Harris, Shirley Leger, and an infant sister. Mary enjoyed...

Sharon Elaine Meers

Sharon Elaine Meers

Oct 20, 2022

Ms. Sharon Elaine Meers, age 68, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Sharon was born on August 25, 1954 in Rome, Georgia to her loving parents, J.W. House and Evelyn Hight. Sharon enjoyed sewing, reading, cooking and spending time with her loving family. Ms. Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter and friend who will...

Sharon Denise Wilson

Sharon Denise Wilson

Oct 11, 2022

Sharon Denise Wilson, age 65, of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Sharon was born on August 17, 1957 in Chattanooga, TN. Sharon was born to the late William Hampton and Nina Jones Hampton. She loved to help other people and spend time with her loving family. She was a faithful member of the Church of God...

Jeanetta  Mae Hatt

Jeanetta Mae Hatt

Oct 11, 2022

Ms. Jeanetta Mae Hatt (sister Tommy), age 84, of Shannon, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Jeanetta was born on August 9, 1938 in Petersburg, Indiana to her late parents, Douglas Sanders and Opal Armstrong Sanders. Jeanetta was a faithful member of the Shannon Church of God of Prophecy. In her free time, she enjoyed watching Jeopardy, spending time...

Carol  Ann  Ritchey

Carol Ann Ritchey

Oct 7, 2022

Carol Ann Lancaster Ritchey went to be with her Lord on October 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Daisy Lancaster and her sister, Linda Scott. She was born in Attalla, AL on November 24, 1942. She was a graduate of Etowah High School where she was a class favorite. She married Harold (Bud) Ritchey...

Dale  Delane  Cammon

Dale Delane Cammon

Sep 17, 2022

Mr. Dale Delane Cammon, age 66 , of Silver Creek, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Mr. Cammon was born on June 11, 1956 in Austell, GA, to his late parents: James Thomas Cammon, Jr. and Betty Wadsworth Evans. Dale was retired, where he had worked in construction for many years. In his free time,...

Jefferson David Nolan, Sr.

Jefferson David Nolan, Sr.

Sep 4, 2022

Mr. Jefferson David "J.D." Nolan, Sr. age 94, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

Mr. Nolan was born on January 27, 1928, in Rossville, GA. He was the son of the late Hartwell Earnest Nolan, Sr and Agnes Whitehead Nolan. J.D. had a 40 year career with Southern Bell/AT&T, starting...

Wanda Jean Brown

Wanda Jean Brown

Sep 2, 2022

Mrs. Wanda Jean Brown, age 62, of Cedar Bluff, AL, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022.

Wanda was born on January 11, 1960 in Chattanooga, TN to her late parents: Marvin and Betty Jones Echols. Wanda worked as a cosmetologist for years and owner her own beauty shop where she served many people. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting,...

Marlene  Mull  Mathis

Marlene Mull Mathis

Aug 28, 2022

Marlene Mull Mathis, age 81, of Rome, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Marlene was born on October 15, 1940 in Copperhill, TN. Marlene was born to the late Ralph Howard Mull and Evelyn Pauline Parker Mull. Marlene worked in the Sample Department for Marglen for many years. She loved to help other people and spend time with...

Kayla Cherie Miles

Kayla Cherie Miles

Aug 25, 2022

Ms. Kayla Cherie Miles, age 34, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Kayla was born on July 5, 1988 in Rome, GA to her parents: Steven Lewis Miles and Laura Adams. Kayla worked as a clerk for Hi Tech Gas Station. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting, spending time with her children and family, being...

Ruth Forman Gardner

Ruth Forman Gardner

Aug 19, 2022

Ruth Iris Gardner (née Forman), of Rome, Georgia, passed away August 19th at the age of 90 after several months of illness. Previously she had been in good health and living independently, keeping busy with family, genealogical research, contacting newly discovered relatives and pursuing her passion for drawing and painting. A prolific reader, she read a book a week and...

Betty  Louise  Kerce

Betty Louise Kerce

Aug 18, 2022

Betty Louise Kerce, age 90, of Rome, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Betty was born on May 16, 1932 in Calhoun, GA. Betty was born to the late Archie Melvin Hicks and Cliff Pope Hicks. Betty worked as a Buyer for Belk and was able to travel the United States for work which she thoroughly enjoyed. She...

Daniel Paul Masterson

Daniel Paul Masterson

Aug 18, 2022

Daniel Paul Masterson, age 41, of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away peacefully on August 18th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Daniel was born to the late George Masterson and Kathleen Masterson on March 16th, 1981 in Rochester, NY at Strong Memorial Hospital. Daniel was a loving and devoted son, brother and friend and was always willing to put the needs...

Bobby James Vines

Bobby James Vines

Aug 16, 2022

Mr. Bobby James Vines, age 72, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Mr. Vines was born on January 27, 1950, in Rome, GA. He was the son of the late James Hoyt Vines and Ruth Inez Frazier Vines. Mr. Vines married Kathy Elaine Digsby Vines in 1971, and they were happily married for 51 years....

William Vann Early

William Vann Early

Aug 16, 2022

William (Bill) Vann Early, age 79, of Rome, Ga, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Bill was born on January 8, 1943. He was the son of the late Wanda and William Harper Early. He graduated from Coosa High School, served as a United States Marine, and attended Shorter College. He enjoyed raising and riding horses, reading, playing cards,...

Richard Leo Leslie

Richard Leo Leslie

Aug 14, 2022

Mr. Richard Leo Leslie, age 42, of Cave Spring, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Richard was born on March 25, 1980, in Rome, GA. He was the son of David Leslie and Cheryl Lowery Johnson. After graduating from Cedartown High School, Mr. Richard worked as a welder. Richard was loved by all who knew him. He...