Obituaries

Sybil Reeves Barlow

Sybil Reeves Barlow

Aug 2, 2019

Mrs. Sybil Reeves Barlow, age 90, of Rome, GA, passed away Friday morning, August 2, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Barlow was born in Kingston, Ga, on February 19, 1929, daughter of the late Hollie Reeves and Virgie Crawford Reeves. She was a graduate of Johnson High School and attended Sherwood Forest Baptist Church. Mrs. Barlow...

Barbara Ann Reid Davis

Barbara Ann Reid Davis

Jul 29, 2019

Barbara Ann Davis, age 89, of Rome Georgia, passed away at Riverwood Assisted Living on July 29, 2019. Mrs. Davis was born on January 18, 1930, daughter of the late Vandiver Lewis Reid and the late Margaret Coalson Reid. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Christopher Lewis Davis and by her husband of 63 years, Marvin Eugene...

Stephen Daniel Womack

Stephen Daniel Womack

Jul 29, 2019

Stephen Daniel "Steve" Womack, age 56, of Rome, GA, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Steve was born January 25, 1963, a son of Carolyn Joann Morgan and Hubert Womack. He was a self-employed carpenter who loved hunting, fishing and camping. Steve was an excellent cook and gardener and also loved motorcycles. Steve...

William L. Cawood

William L. Cawood

Jul 20, 2019

Mr. William Logie Cawood, age 76, of Rome, passed away on, Saturday, July 20, 2019 in a local hospital. In keeping with Mr. Cawood's wishes, he will be cremated and no formal services will be held. Salmon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Mr. William Logie Cawood.

Myrtle Josephine Jacks

Myrtle Josephine Jacks

Jul 20, 2019

Mrs. Myrtle Josephine Braswell Jacks received her angel wings on Saturday, July 20, 2019, following an illness of several months. She was born in Carroll County, Ga, on August 26, 1930, the daughter of the late John Thomas Braswell and Willie Jane Horsley Braswell. She was preceded in death by sisters, Hilda Braswell, Elsie Clark and Connis Selman. Her brother,...

Geneva Baker Dempsey

Geneva Baker Dempsey

Jul 13, 2019

Mrs. Geneva Baker Dempsey, age 88, died on July 13, 2019. Geneva lived in Rome, GA, for 84 years prior to moving to North Carolina to be near her children. Mrs. Dempsey was born in Cave Springs, Ga on March 3, 1931, daughter of the late John Daniel Baker and Eve Ashmore Baker. Married in 1949, Geneva was a homemaker...

Ryan Davis Godfrey

Ryan Davis Godfrey

Jul 9, 2019

Ryan Davis Godfrey, age 18, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Chattanooga, TN. Ryan was born on August 24, 2000, in Calhoun, GA, son of Christopher Eugene Godfrey and Tracy Elizabeth Dupree. He had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County most of his life and was a member of Legacy Church. Ryan loved swimming,...

Barbara Ann Owen

Barbara Ann Owen

Jul 4, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Ann Owen, age 86, of Rome, GA, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. Barbara was born in Chattooga, County, GA, on April 4, 1933, daughter of the late Ben Turner Strawn and Amy Lavada Cummings Strawn. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. Barbara was...

Jo Gray Smith

Jo Gray Smith

Jul 3, 2019

Mrs. Jo Gray Smith, age 90, of Rome, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Jo was born May 6, 1929, a daughter of the late Henry Clay Gray, Sr., and Dillie Wilkie Moore Gray. She graduated from Model High School in1948 with her sweetheart, Charles R. "Snook" Smith. They were married on...

Charles Richard Snook Smith

Charles Richard Snook Smith

Jun 30, 2019

Mr. Charles Richard "Snook" Smith, age 91, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 30, 2019, surrounded by his family. Mr. Smith was born in Calhoun, GA, on April 6, 1928, a son of the late Lawrence Barton Smith and Lois Eunice Woods Smith. He had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County the greater part of his...

Helen M. Hardegree

Helen M. Hardegree

Jun 21, 2019

Ms. Helen M. Hardegree, age 91, of Rome, GA, passed away Friday morning, June 21, 2019. Ms. Helen was born in Decatur, GA, on June 14, 1928, daughter of the late John Carl Hardegree and Maude Duncan Hardegree. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County most of her life and was a member of the North Rome...

Edward William Mcburnett

Edward William Mcburnett

Jun 17, 2019

Mr. Edward William McBurnett, age 76, of Rome, GA, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mr. McBurnett was born September 7, 1942, a son of the late Vester William McBurnett and Lavada Brazier McBurnett. He was associated with Mohawk Industries, retiring after 25 years of service. Mr. McBurnett was a member of New...

Ronnie Gene Dixon

Ronnie Gene Dixon

Jun 16, 2019

Mr. Ronnie Gene Dixon, age 61, of Rome, GA, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, in a Cartersville, GA, hospice facility. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Ronnie was born May 1, 1958, son of the late Genes Eugene Dixon and Vera Margaret Lacey Dixon. He was a 1976 graduate of East Rome High School and attended West End...

Cathie Wise

Cathie Wise

Jun 15, 2019

Mrs. Cathie Cagle Wise, age 64, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Rome and Floyd County, Cathie was born August 20, 1954, a daughter of Margaret Payne Cagle and the late Marvin Eugene Cagle. She was a 1972 graduate...

James Bryant Steele, Jr.

James Bryant Steele, Jr.

Jun 12, 2019

James "Bryant" Steele, Jr., age 67, of Rome, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Bryant was born on April 3, 1952, a son of the late James Bryant Steele, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Christian Steele. He went to work at the Rome News-Tribune in December of 2007 as the business editor, but began his journalism career as the editor...

Doris Jean Cantrell

Doris Jean Cantrell

Jun 8, 2019

Mrs. Doris Jean Cantrell, age 85, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, in a local hospital. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mrs. Cantrell was born February 28, 1934, a daughter of the late James Hugh White and Delia Blanche Davis White Evans. She was a graduate of Model High School and was associated with Sears...

Ronald Alan Ronnie Koehler, Sr.

Ronald Alan Ronnie Koehler, Sr.

Jun 3, 2019

Mr. Ronald Alan "Ronnie" Koehler, Sr., age 57, of Rome, GA, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019. Ronnie was born in Chicago, IL, on August 3, 1961, son of Betty Dodd Koehler Julian and the late Donald Edward Koehler. He had been a resident of Rome and Floyd the greater part of his life and was a master welder....

Samuel Orris Sam Freeman

Samuel Orris Sam Freeman

May 28, 2019

Mr. Samuel Orris 'Sam' Freeman, age 95 of Rome , Ga passed away on May 28, 2019 at Townsend Park Health and Rehab in Cartersville, GA. Sam was born in Jones County, GA on July 27, 1923 son of the late William McClayton Freeman and Bertha Waits Freeman. He had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County for 18...

Phillip David Chunky Smith

Phillip David Chunky Smith

May 8, 2019

Phillip David "Chunky" Smith, age 57, of Rome, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Phil was born in Leominster, MA, on May 5, 1962, a son of Elmer David and Maurine Tribble Smith. He had lived the greater part of his life in Rome and Floyd County and was a member of Dykes Creek Baptist Church. "Chunky" was associated...

Sara Evelyn Reeves

Sara Evelyn Reeves

Apr 3, 2019

Mrs. Sara Evelyn Reeves, age 86, of Rome, GA, passed away Wednesday morning, April 3, 2019. Evelyn was born in Plainville, GA, on May 5, 1932, daughter of the late Daniel Webster Stephens and Maggie Van Dyke Stephens. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County for the greater part of her life. Prior to retirement in the...