Obituaries

Danny Wayne Carpenter

Danny Wayne Carpenter

Dec 20, 2014

Danny Wayne Carpenter, age 60 of Rome, passed away on Dec. 20,2014. Danny was preceded in death by his parents John Marion and Frances Carpenter also a daughter Laura Carpenter. He is survived by his wife Wanda Carpenter; daughter Katie Ramey; two sons, Jason Carpenter and Luke (Jaime) Ramey; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation will be on Monday,...

Mattie Marguerite Brock

Mattie Marguerite Brock

Dec 16, 2014

Marguerite Brock age 83 of Armuchee, passed away on Dec. 16, 2014. She was a lifelong member of Floyd Springs Baptist Church. Marguerite loved to sing and play the piano with her sisters. Mrs. Brock was preceded in death by her husband James Paul Brock; son, Greg Brock; parents, Arthur Lee Touchstone and Mary Frances Touchstone; sisters, Doris Moore, Ruth...

Elizabeth Harriet Silvers

Elizabeth Harriet Silvers

Dec 9, 2014

Elizabeth H. Silvers, age 72 of Silver Creek, passed away on Dec. 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Ola and Howard Crumley. Mrs. Silvers is survived by her husband Billy Silvers; two daughters, Kathy Silvers and Carol (Karl) Brooks; 4 grandchildren, Seth Parker, Katie Parker, Branden Sutton and Adam Sutton; 2 great grandchildren, Isaac Sutton and...

Elvern Allen Evans

Elvern Allen Evans

Dec 9, 2014

Elvern Allen "Doc" Evans, age 85, of Rome, a former long time residence of Rosedale, passed away on Tuesday morning, December, 9, 2014. Doc was born on August 22, 1929 the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Evans. He was a member of the Georgia Bluegrass Music Group. Funeral services for Doc Evans will be held on Thursday...

Philip L Greene

Philip L Greene

Dec 2, 2014

Philip L. Greene, of Rome, passed away on Dec. 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Betty Moyer and Ernest Greene; brother, Jeff Greene; sister, Karen Greene. Philip is survived by his wife Lynda Greene; three daughters, Sarah (Christopher) Smith, Amanda (Nicholas) Bohannon, Tiffany Greene; two grandchildren, Cassandra Smith and Claire Smith. Visitation will be on Dec....

Jane Ledbetter

Jane Ledbetter

Dec 1, 2014

Jane "Polly" Canada Ledbetter, age 84 of Rome passed away on Dec. 1, 2014. Mrs. Ledbetter was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Jessie Mae Chestnut and Robert Canada; brother, Wallace Canada; sister, Lucille Oakes; brother-in-law Buddy Oakes; brother and sister in law Harold and Doris McCain. Polly was a definite sports...

John Ronald Casteel

John Ronald Casteel

Dec 1, 2014

John "Ronnie" Casteel age 68, of Rome passed away on Dec. 1, 2014. Mr. Casteel worked for the Floyd County Correctional System. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Jewel Jones and Ladale "Clem" Casteel; brother, Donnie Casteel. Ronnie is survived by his wife Linda Casteel; son, John (Donna) Casteel, Jr.;...

Reva Mae Cook

Reva Mae Cook

Nov 22, 2014

Reva Mae Cook, age 97 of Calhoun formerly of Rome, passed away on Nov. 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Asbury Reeves Cook and daughter Patricia Roland Padgett. Mrs. Cook is survived by her sister Dorothy Moss; five grandchildren, Gail Rice, Janice Garrison, Rebecca Roland, Donna Carey, Michael Roland; and several great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild;...

Emily Jane Bowen

Emily Jane Bowen

Nov 10, 2014

Emily Jane Bowen age 85, of Rome, passed away on Nov. 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband William Thomas Bowen. She is survived by her son Tim Bowen; sister, Helen Stone; two brothers, Sam (Paralee) Pappalardo and Tony (Dot) Pappalardo and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 from 11:00 am...

Hazel Elaine Ables

Hazel Elaine Ables

Nov 2, 2014

Hazel Elaine Burns Ables, age 96 of Calhoun passed away on Nov. 2, 2014. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was a 1937 graduate of Oostanaula High School. Mrs. Ables was preceded in death by her husband Adair Ables; parents, Bonnie Fuller and Jether W. Burns; three brothers, J.W. Burns, Buren Burns and James M. "Malcolm"...

Melvin Thacker

Melvin Thacker

Oct 24, 2014

Melvin Thacker, age 78 of Rome lost his battle with cancer and went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Georgia Mae and Marion Thacker and a sister Betty Jo Grizzard. Melvin was a US Army Veteran and was the President of Local 689 Celanese Union longer than...

James Osmond Carden

James Osmond Carden

Oct 18, 2014

Please make memorial contribution to Heyman Hospice Care of Rome.

Anthony Frank Spezio

Anthony Frank Spezio

Oct 14, 2014

Anthony Frank "Tony" Spezio, age 85 of Rome passed away on Oct. 14, 2014. Tony was a veteran of the US Marine Corp serving from 1946-1967 and worked for Berry College Business Department from 1968-1997. He was a member of the Rome Bowling Association from 1968-2010 and volunteered with the police department for 10 years. He was preceded in death...

Virginia Avanell Horn

Virginia Avanell Horn

Oct 8, 2014

Virginia Avanell Horn age 87, of Rome passed away on Oct. 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband John D. Horn who she married on May 1, 1943. She was also preceded in death by her parents Leo C. and Charley Mae Nelson McKinney; sisters, Doris Rogers, Shirley Willburger; brothers, L. C. McKinney and Ray McKinney. Virginia...

Lemuel Sullins

Lemuel Sullins

Sep 18, 2014

MSgt. USAF Retired, Lemuel Gary Sullins of Rome, passed away on Sept. 18, 2014 at the age of 67. He was born in Gadsden, AL on Dec. 30, 1946 the son of L.G. Sullins and his mother Dorothy Cook Adams of Rome, GA. Gary served his country proudly around the world in the U.S. Air Force. Gary was of the...

Amy Michelle Brigham

Amy Michelle Brigham

Sep 11, 2014

Amy Michelle Brigham, age 48 of Kingston passed away on Sept. 11, 2014. Amy worked with the Rome-Floyd Humane Society and was a member of the Rome Photo Club. She worked at Lieberman Chiropractic. Mrs. Brigham was a graduate with honors of Cedartown High School. She was preceded in death by her mother Carol Allen Holder. Amy is survived by...

Thelma M Cooper

Thelma M Cooper

Sep 4, 2014

Thelma Maddox Cooper, age 80 of Rome, passed away on Sept. 4, 2014. She is survived by her daughter Angie (fiance Jason Marrs) Cooper; three grandchildren, Annie Kathleen Rosa Cooper, Emily Haney (Dean) Mackey, Kenneth Jason Henderson; great grandchild, Oliver Dean Mackey; three sisters, Linda (Pat) Woodward, Geraldine Buchanan, JoAnn (Malvin) Lambert. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm...

Danny Boyd Simpson

Danny Boyd Simpson

Aug 25, 2014

Danny Boyd Simpson, age 55 of Cave Spring, passed away on Aug. 25, 2014. Danny was preceded in death by his father Harold Boyd Simpson. Danny previously worked for Inland Paperboard and worked as a farmer for most of his life. He was a volunteer at the Cave Springs Fire Department and Floyd County EMA. Mr. Simpson was a member...

Charles Berry Estes

Charles Berry Estes

Aug 22, 2014

Charles Berry Estes, age 74 of Rome, passed away on Aug. 22, 2014. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Amy Lou Estes; brother, Larry Estes; sister, Deborah Estes. Mr. Estes was very active in the union at Bekaert and loved having coffee at Waffle House and Huddle House. He is survived by his three daughters, Elizabeth...

Michael Anthony Spezio

Michael Anthony Spezio

Aug 19, 2014

Michael Anthony Spezio, age 52, of Rome, passed away on Aug. 19, 2014. Michael is survived by his parents Tony and Janet Spezio; 2 sons, Jacob Spezio and Hunter Spezio; sister Susan Spezio; the mother of his children, Kelly Kinsey. There is will be a visitation from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fred Talley's Parkview Chapel on Thurs. Aug....