Obituaries
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...
Charles William Hamilton
Feb 22, 2016
Charles William "Bill" Hamilton, age 85 of the Shannon Community, passed away early Monday morning, February 22, 2016, at a local hospital. Mr. Hamilton was born in Adairsville, Georgia on August 8, 1930, the son of the late Andrew Means "Buster" Hamilton and the late Lula Vick Hamilton. For many years, Mr. Hamilton was associated with Lockheed in Marietta Georgia....
Mary Elanor Kinsey
Jan 31, 2016
Mrs. Mary Cowart Kinsey, age 93, of Armuchee, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Mrs. Kinsey was born on April 23, 1922 in Gordon County, the daughter of the late Clarence Leonord Cowart and the late Sarah Louise Smith Cowart. She was a member of the Floyd Springs Baptist Church, where she was member of the Adult Ladies...
Helga Hach Jarrell
Jan 30, 2016
Helga Jarrell, age 76, of Rome, passed away on Jan. 30, 2016. She was born Dec. 17, 1939 in Rodenbach, Germany. Helga was of the protestant faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Eugene Jarrell; parents Hennrietta Raquet Hach and Heinrich Hach. She retired from Marglen Industry after many years of service. Mrs. Jarrell loved her roses...
Ashley Louise Mcearchern
Jan 28, 2016
Ashley Louise McEarchern, age 30, of Rome, passed away on Jan. 28, 2016. Ashley loved to drive her car and listen to music. She loved her children and her family more than anything else. She is survived by her children Mason Emerson Dowdy, Bailey Lynn Dowdy, AVRI Zane McEarchern; father, Thomas McEarchern; mother, Kathy (Johnny) Gray; brother, William Mason "Cole"...
Corey Jamel Evans
Jan 26, 2016
Corey Jamel Evans, age 25, of Rome passed away on January 26, 2016 of injuries following a vehicle accident. Corey was born on April 26, 1990, the son of Roy and Laura Evans Campbell. Corey was a graduate of Model High School and was in construction. Corey is survived by his parents Roy and Laura Campbell; a sister, Seria Evans;...
Bette Faye Davis
Jan 26, 2016
Bette Faye Fowler Davis, 85, a native of Rome, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2016. Bette was born on March 10, 1930 to kind and affectionate parents: Bessie Richardson Fowler and Clifford Roscoe Fowler. Bette was preceded in death by her loving and faithful husband, Herbert Luther Davis, after celebrating 59 years of marriage...
Betty Jewel Lumpkin
Jan 21, 2016
Mrs. Betty Duke Lumpkin, age 73, of Armuchee, Georgia passed away on Thursday afternoon, January 21, 2016. Mrs. Duke was born on November 8, 1942, the daughter of the late Berry A. Duke and the late Evelyn Touchstone Duke. Mrs. Lumpkin was a member of the Floyd Springs Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Dr. Pat McGivaren...
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