Obituaries

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...

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...