Obituaries
Nancy Carole Echols
Sep 11, 2016
Ms Nancy Carole Fowler Echols, age 73, of Rome, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Born in Atlanta December 6, 1942 and was a resident of Rome for the last thiry-six years. She was preceded in death by both of her parents Elmer Augusta Fowler and Lillian Louise Stephens Fowler, her only brother Johnnie Elmer Fowler, a nephew...
Edna Mae Mckenzie
Sep 8, 2016
Edna Mae Parton McKenzie, age 77 of Armuchee passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016. She was born on September 1, 1939 the daughter of the late James Albert Parton and the late Etta Mae Ellenburg Parton. Mrs. McKenzie was preceded in death by her husband, William Algie McKenzie, Jr., by brothers, Albert Parton, Alton Parton, Bill Parton, and Herman...
Colton Ellis Rood
Sep 3, 2016
Colton Ellis Rood, 19, of Rome, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Colton graduated from Armuchee High School in 2015 where he played basketball and baseball. He then attended Jacksonville State University. He was a free spirit and loved all people he encountered. His warm smile could light up a room. Colton found happiness in...
Janice Virginia Chapman
Aug 2, 2016
Janice Virginia Rakes Chapman, age 88, of Rome, passed away on Aug. 2, 2016. She was a longtime member of Shorter Avenue Baptist Church, Young at Heart and the Ester Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rheba Mary Mayberry Rakes and Palmer Crawford Rakes; husband, Bobby Jim Chapman; sister, Lois Ann Rakes Wright; two brothers,...
Patricia Edna Green
Jul 31, 2016
Patricia Edna Green, 86 of Dallas, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2016. Affectionately known as "Mama Pat", she was born in Roseville, Ohio on October 25, 1929 to Thearle William Morris and Edna Fern Foregrave of Zanesville, Ohio. On August 2, 1968, in Wheatridge, Colorado, Pat married Leonard Ray Green of Rome, Georgia. Soon...
George Albert Bourne
Jul 16, 2016
George Albert "Al" Bourne, Sr., 77 of Rome, GA passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at a local hospital. Mr. Bourne was a lifelong resident of Rome, GA and was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the U.S. Army serving in the 24th Infantry Division in Germany. Mr. Bourne had worked many years in the textile industry at Integrated Products,...
Bence Melvin Maynor
Jul 15, 2016
Bence Melvin "Humpy" Maynor, Jr., age 47, of Rome, passed away on July 15, 2016. Humpy was born January 28, 1969 in Rome, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents Evelyn Jeanette Jenkins Maynor and Bence Melvin Maynor, Sr. He was the owner operator of Murph's Tree Service. Mr. Maynor is survived by his son Bence Melvin Maynor,...
Carol Roberta Langford
Jul 12, 2016
Carol Roberta Hall Langford, age 82, of Calhoun, passed away on July 12, 2016. She is a member of Dykes Creek Baptist Church. Carol also retired from Gordon County Health Care. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy Langford; son, Merle Langford; sister, Alice Faye Bynum; 2 brothers, John L. Hall and James C. Hall. Mrs. Langford is...
Patricia Duke Griffith
Jul 6, 2016
Patricia Duke Griffith, age 71, of Rome, passed away on July 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Annie and George Duke; husband, Paul Griffith; brother, Howard Duke. Patricia was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church in Shannon. She was retired from Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Mrs. Griffith was an avid reader...
Texie Wilma Buffington
Jul 1, 2016
Texie Wilma (Texie Lee) Elkins Buffington Born in the foot hills of Franklin, NC, April 29, 1937 and died July 1, 2016 was the daughter of Vernia Mae and Ralph Elkins. Texie was preceded in death by her mother, grandmother and sister Linda Peterson. She is survived by her children Shelia Lee Buffington (Jimmy "James") Knowles, Danny A (Patsy A.)...
John Henry Terry
Jun 11, 2016
John Henry Terry, age 69, of Rome, passed away on June 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by two siblings. He worked for Pet Bakery. He is survived by his wife Linda Terry; son, Phillip Terry; two daughters, Amy Terry and Melody Terry; 10 grandchildren, Kyle, Austin, Tiffany, Jessica, Sedona, Helena and Lyfe Terry, Wayne Allen and Pete Allen,...
Donald Lynn Barton
May 26, 2016
Lynn Barton, age 53, of Rome, passed away on May 26, 2016. Lynn worked for Ansco Utility Construction doing construction for Bellsouth. He was preceded in death by his father Donald Paul Barton and Uncle Gene Murphy. Mr. Barton was a race car fan and loved anything to do with cars. He is survived by his wife Monica Barton; son,...
William Jams Ford
May 26, 2016
William James "Bill" Ford, age 76, of Cartersville, passed away on May 26, 2016. Bill was preceded in death by his daughter Teresa Smith. He is survived by his wife Sara Ford; five children, Mark Ford, Lori McCain, Sherry Cates, Debbra Smith, Gary Smith; 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; mother, Wilma Martin of Fort Myers, FL; brother, Charles James "Jimmy"...
Bessie Lucille Tate
Apr 27, 2016
Bessie Lucille Tate, age 97, of Rome, passed away on April 27, 2016. She was born in Floyd County on April 8, 1919 daughter of the late W.D. Early and Sudie Wood Early. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Ayers; two sons, Max and Dan Ayers; sister, Grace Pettyjohn; brothers Elbert, R.C., William and Earl Early. Survivors...
Dawn B Denson
Apr 9, 2016
Mrs. Dawn Billingsley Denson, a long-time resident of the Sherwood Forest community passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Denson was born in Rome, GA, on August 20, 1935, daughter of the late Robert Early Billingsley and Rose Gaston Billingsley. She was also preceded in death her husband of 52 years, J.C. Denson, Sr. and...
Marika Marie Nelson
Mar 30, 2016
Marika Marie Nelson, age 26, of Rome, passed away on May 30, 2016. Marika loved writing in her journal, listening to music and anything dealing with her son and niece. She loved working at Floyd Medical Center in the cafeteria. Marika also loved taking selfies and had an infectious smile. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed....
Jo Nell Chester
Mar 12, 2016
Jo Nell Chester, formerly of Rome, passed away on March 12, 2016 in Chattanooga, TN, at the age of 79. Jo Nell was a former member of West Rome Baptist Church. She was a realtor for many years with Clyde Chester Realty then later owned Coldwell Banker French Property in Cumming, GA. Mrs. Chester lived her life for her family,...
George Rudolph Mcdurmont
Mar 11, 2016
George Rudolph McDurmont, age 85, of Rome, passed away on March 11, 2016. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Era. Mr. McDurmont was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a longtime member of Sherwood Forest Baptist Church prior. Rudy retired from J.C. Penney after 30 years of service and then was the manager for Kessler...
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