Obituaries
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Jane Carolyn Brock
Mar 12, 2022
Mrs. Jane Wright Brock, age 93, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 12, 2022. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mrs. Brock was born February 14, 1929, daughter of the late Carl Bivens Wright, Sr., and Lessie Horton Wright. She attended West Georgia College and graduated from University of Georgia in Athens, GA, in 1952. Mrs. Brock...
Ronnie Eugene Motes
Mar 2, 2022
Mr. Ronnie Eugene Motes, age 71, of Rome, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at his residence. Ronnie was born in Cedartown, GA, on July 27, 1950, son of the late C.J. Motes and Nancy Hazel Paxton Motes. He was a 1968 graduate of West Rome High School and received an Associate’s Degree from Coosa Valley Technical College. Ronnie...
Martha Jo Vaughan Mcgrath
Mar 1, 2022
Mrs. Martha Jo Vaughan McGrath, age 86, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, March 1, 2022, in a local hospital. Martha was born in Elba, AL, on November 10, 1935, a daughter of the late John Frank Vaughan and Gladys Florine Kite Vaughan. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County for over 30 years, moving here...
Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Carter
Jan 31, 2022
Barbara (Bobbie) Jean Royals Carter of Rome, GA, slipped away from this life into the arms of Jesus on January 31, 2022. She passed peacefully surrounded by family members. Barbara was born in Atlanta, GA, on April 10, 1939, to the late J.O. “Owen” Royals Sr. and late Ora Belle Davis Royals. She met her husband of almost 65 years,...
Earl Norman Barrett
Jan 26, 2022
Earl Norman Barrett, age 79, of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Earl was born in Floyd County on June 18, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Connor Barrett and Joyce Culbersen Barrett, and a sister Barbara Jean Barrett Camp of Adairsville, GA. Earl grew up in Floyd County. He was a 1962...
Thadious Cecil "Thad" Henshaw
Jan 25, 2022
Thadious Cecil “Thad” Henshaw, age 54, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Thad was born on November 13, 1967, in Renton, WA, son of the James Alan Henshaw and Michelle Larayne Docktor Henshaw. He had worked for Neaton of Rome for several years prior to becoming disabled. Thad loved hunting and fishing and playing on his PlayStation4....
Rachel Ann Highfield
Jan 9, 2022
Mrs. Rachel Ann Breeden Highfield, age 84, of Kingston, GA, passed away Sunday morning, January 9, 2022. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Rachel was born August 16, 1937, daughter of the late James Daniel Breeden and Evelyn Richardson Breeden. She was a loving housewife and homemaker. “Mamaw Angel”, as she was known to many, enjoyed being with her...
Earl Glenn Godfrey
Jan 6, 2022
Mr. Earl Glenn Godfrey, age 83, of Adairsville, GA, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, in a local hospital. Earl was born in McCaysville, GA, on January 21, 1938, son of the late T.M. Godfrey and Elsie Stuart Godfrey. He was a member of Rush Chapel United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of Shannon Masonic Lodge #100 F&AM. Earl...
Carol Ann Watters
Jan 4, 2022
Mrs. Carol Ann Mathis Watters, age 90, of Rome, GA passed away peacefully at her home with her 2 daughters, Gail and Becky by her side. Carol was born July 31, 1931, daughter of the late Robert Daniel Mathis and the late Rhoda Rebecca Yates Mathis. Carol loved singing, especially Christian hymns. At the age of 14, she along with...
Jerry Lee Lambert
Jan 3, 2022
Jerry Lee Lambert, age 58, of Rome, GA, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Jerry was born December 7, 1963, son of the late Elton E. Lambert and Mary Frances Pilcher Lambert. He was a graduate of East Rome High School and attended Floyd Training Center. Jerry loved bowling, doing his artwork, and...
Jerle J Lockaby
Dec 27, 2021
Jerle J Lockaby, age 76, of Cartersville, GA, formerly of Rome, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, surrounded by his family. Jerle was born in Hiawassee, GA on September 2, 1945, son of the late Roy and Maggie Sue Dayton Lockaby. He grew up in Hiawassee, a small town of approximately 350 people, located in Northeast Georgia. Growing up,...
Ann Nix Ellis
Dec 25, 2021
Mrs. Ann Nix Ellis, age 92, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at her residence. Ann was born May 13, 1929, in Floyd County. She was the daughter of the late Andrew B. Nix and Annie Johnson Nix. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Ellis, son, Steve Ellis, and a brother, A.B. Nix....
James William "Pat" Hughes
Dec 18, 2021
Mr. James William “Pat” Hughes, age 95, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mr. Hughes was born March 17, 1926, son of the late Jay G. Hughes and Elva Pace Hughes. He was nicknamed Pat because of being born on Saint Patrick’s Day, and it stuck with him the rest...
Fredrick Blake "Fred" Taylor
Dec 13, 2021
Mr. Fredrick Blake “Fred” Taylor, age 70, of Rome, GA, passed away Monday morning, December 13, 2021. Fred was born in Pontiac, MI, on March 31, 1951, son of the late Maurice Manning Taylor, Sr. and Madeline Ruth Small Taylor. He grew up in Ellsworth, a small town of approximately 380 people, located in Northwest Michigan. Growing up he attended...
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