Obituaries

Brooks Coe Crider

Brooks Coe Crider

Aug 11, 2022

Mr. Brooks Coe Crider, age 37, of Rome, GA, passed away on August 11, 2022. Mr. Crider was born on January 3, 1985 in Rome, GA. Brooks worked as a boiler maker for The Union and loved it. He enjoyed fishing, playing basketball, attending family events and anything to do with cars or trucks. Mr. Crider will be dearly missed...

Stanley G. Edwards

Stanley G. Edwards

Aug 9, 2022

Mr. Stanley G. Edwards, age 64, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 09, 2022. Stanley was born on January 29, 1958, in Calhoun, GA. He was the son of the late Floyd and Eunice Rogers Edwards. He graduated from Calhoun High School in 1976. Mr. Edwards was employed with Mohawk Industries. Stanley served in the United States...

Janet Leddell Evans

Janet Leddell Evans

Jul 18, 2022

Janet Leddell Evans, age 40, of Woodstock, Georgia passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. Janet was born on September 13, 1981 in Dallas, Texas. Janet had a knack for connecting with people and she touched many lives. Janet loved sports, especially the Georgia Bulldogs and the New Orleans Saints. She also loved to travel. Her influence will forever remain in...

Michael "Mike" Wayne Mccormack

Michael "Mike" Wayne Mccormack

Jul 18, 2022

Michael "Mike" Wayne McCormack, age 71, of Rome, GA passed away on July 18, 2022. Michael was born in Summerville, Georgia on July 10, 1951 to the late Michael and Sally Holdbrooks McCormack. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Haney McCormack. Mr. McCormack is survived by his loving daughter, Duchess Dupree and...

Robert Wayne Espy

Robert Wayne Espy

Jul 17, 2022

Mr. Robert "Wayne" Espy, age 71, of Plainville, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Mr. Espy was born on September 8, 1950, in Armuchee, GA. He was the son of the late Emmett Franklin and Nettie Carden Espy. Mr. Espy attended Floyd Springs Baptist Church and loved the lord. He was an animal lover and enjoyed horses...

Bobby  Ray  Jones

Bobby Ray Jones

Jul 14, 2022

Mr. Bobby Ray Jones, age 81 of Rome, passed away on Thursday July 14th, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Jones was born in Rome, Georgia on February 23rd, 1941. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-son, Jeffery Paul Day. Prior to retiring, Mr. Jones was an Electronic Engineer for The Georgia Power Company. He...

Levi James Harvey

Levi James Harvey

Jul 5, 2022

Levi James Harvey went home to be with Jesus in heaven on Tuesday, July 5th 2022. He was born on Sunday, November 28th and lived his life at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. His parents are Damon and Rachel Harvey of Rome, GA. He is also survived by his big brother Dean Philip Harvey and two sets of loving grandparents...

Jeffery Scott Hopper

Jeffery Scott Hopper

Jul 4, 2022

Mr. Jeffery Scott Hopper, age 46 of Rome, passed away on Monday July 4th, 2022, at Advent-Redmond Hospital. Mr. Hopper was born in Austell, Georgia on October 19th, 1975, to Henry Lee Hopper and Rebecca Hopper Bryant. Mr. Hopper was preceded in death by his father, Henry Lee Hopper; brother, Henry Todd Hopper; infant daughter, Chelsea Elizabeth Jade Hopper and...

Thomas Kinney Fincher

Thomas Kinney Fincher

Jul 2, 2022

Mr. Thomas "Kinney" Fincher, Jr., age 85, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Mr. Fincher was born on July 27, 1936, in Rome, GA. He was the son of the late T.K. Fincher, Sr. and Thelma Fowler Fincher. He graduated from Rome High School in 1954 and furthered his education through off-campus courses. Mr. Fincher...

Micheal 'Mike' Eugene Maddox

Micheal 'Mike' Eugene Maddox

Jun 29, 2022

Micheal ‘Mike’ Eugene Maddox, age 65, of Kingston, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Mike was born on March 23, 1957 in Rome, Georgia. He loved all animals, especially his dogs and was an avid outdoorsman that loved to fish and hunt any game. Mike also enjoyed farming. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, William Eugene...

Sharon Sue Merrifield

Sharon Sue Merrifield

Jun 29, 2022

Sharon Sue Merrifield, age 62, of Rome, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Sharon was born on May 5, 1960 in Altus, Oklahoma. Sharon was a nurse and loved to help other people. She enjoyed spending time at Smiley Farms, where she played with the goats and worked in the garden. She also loved to spend time with...

Little Miss Cathleen Kelly Saylor

Little Miss Cathleen Kelly Saylor

Jun 18, 2022

Little Miss Cathleen Kelly Saylor passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Cathleen was born on June 18, 2022, the daughter of Jessica Purkey Saylor and Justin Saylor. Survivors include, her loving parents; paternal grandfather, Lester Saylor and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Cathleen was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Howard and...

Larry  Michael "Mike" Treglown

Larry Michael "Mike" Treglown

Jun 8, 2022

Mr. Larry Michael "Mike" Treglown, age 55, of Silver Creek, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Mike was born on June 22, 1966 in Rome, GA to his parents: Larry Martin Treglown and Joyce Ann Fox. Mr. Treglown was a graduate of Pepperell High School and a huge Georgia Tech fan! He was a giving person and loved...

Andrea Gibson Wear

Andrea Gibson Wear

Jun 6, 2022

Andrea ‘Andi’ Gibson Wear, age 42, of Rydal, Georgia passed away Monday, June 6, 2022. Andi was born on January 21, 1980 in Rome, Georgia. She graduated from Model High School. Andi married the love of her life, Jeremy in 2013. She and Jeremy loved each other very much and enjoyed sharing precious moments and adventures together. Andi also enjoyed...

Mamie Jo Branton

Mamie Jo Branton

Jun 3, 2022

Mrs. Mamie ‘Jo’ Starnes Branton, age 86, of Rome, Georgia passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. Jo was born on September 11, 1935 in Cassville, Georgia, to the late, John W. and Pallie Vaughn Starnes. She Graduated from Cass High School and from North Georgia Business College. In addition to her parents, Jo is preceded in death by her husband,...

Carolyn Adams Gibson

Carolyn Adams Gibson

May 3, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn ‘Carol’ Adams Gibson, age 69, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 3, 2022. Mrs. Carol was born August 26, 1952, daughter of Elisha and Helen Adams. She graduated from Tift College with a Bachelor of Science degree. She worked as a substitute teacher and at the Waffle House where she met her husband, Herbie. Carol enjoyed...

John  Douglas Hawkins, Jr.

John Douglas Hawkins, Jr.

Apr 28, 2022

John Douglas Hawkins, Jr. age 92, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully April 28, 2022, at his residence. John started his career as a sawmiller and worked very hard throughout his life. He was a faithful member of Community Chapel Baptist Church. John enjoyed gardening, working on things, traveling, playing cards and staying active. He and his wife enjoyed traveling...

Tammy Telayne Barnes

Tammy Telayne Barnes

Apr 8, 2022

Tammy Telayne Barnes, age 62, of Rome, GA, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022. Tammy has been cremated and no services are planned at this time The staff od Salmon Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Tammy Telayne Barnes.

Edward Junior Pye

Edward Junior Pye

Mar 29, 2022

Mr. Edward Junior Pye, age 81, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in a local hospital. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Ed was born March 18, 1941, a son of the late William A. Pye and Myrtle Holmes Pye. He had worked for Galey and Lord Manufacturing for over 35 years until the plant closed....

Mary June Reese

Mary June Reese

Mar 24, 2022

Mary June Reese, age 68, of Sugar Valley, GA, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at her residence. Mary was born in Atlanta, GA, on September 23, 1953, a daughter of the late Cecil Homer Disharoon and Leila Irene Barner Disharoon. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Mary enjoyed music and dancing, going to casinos, but...