Obituaries
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
John Douglas Hawkins, Jr.
Apr 28, 2022
John Douglas Hawkins, Jr. age 92, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully April 28, 2022, at his residence. John started his career as a sawmiller and worked very hard throughout his life. He was a faithful member of Community Chapel Baptist Church. John enjoyed gardening, working on things, traveling, playing cards and staying active. He and his wife enjoyed traveling...
Tammy Telayne Barnes
Apr 8, 2022
Tammy Telayne Barnes, age 62, of Rome, GA, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022. Tammy has been cremated and no services are planned at this time The staff od Salmon Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Tammy Telayne Barnes.
Edward Junior Pye
Mar 29, 2022
Mr. Edward Junior Pye, age 81, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in a local hospital. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Ed was born March 18, 1941, a son of the late William A. Pye and Myrtle Holmes Pye. He had worked for Galey and Lord Manufacturing for over 35 years until the plant closed....
Mary June Reese
Mar 24, 2022
Mary June Reese, age 68, of Sugar Valley, GA, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at her residence. Mary was born in Atlanta, GA, on September 23, 1953, a daughter of the late Cecil Homer Disharoon and Leila Irene Barner Disharoon. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Mary enjoyed music and dancing, going to casinos, but...
Jane Carolyn Brock
Mar 12, 2022
Mrs. Jane Wright Brock, age 93, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 12, 2022. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mrs. Brock was born February 14, 1929, daughter of the late Carl Bivens Wright, Sr., and Lessie Horton Wright. She attended West Georgia College and graduated from University of Georgia in Athens, GA, in 1952. Mrs. Brock...
Ronnie Eugene Motes
Mar 2, 2022
Mr. Ronnie Eugene Motes, age 71, of Rome, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at his residence. Ronnie was born in Cedartown, GA, on July 27, 1950, son of the late C.J. Motes and Nancy Hazel Paxton Motes. He was a 1968 graduate of West Rome High School and received an Associate’s Degree from Coosa Valley Technical College. Ronnie...
Martha Jo Vaughan Mcgrath
Mar 1, 2022
Mrs. Martha Jo Vaughan McGrath, age 86, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, March 1, 2022, in a local hospital. Martha was born in Elba, AL, on November 10, 1935, a daughter of the late John Frank Vaughan and Gladys Florine Kite Vaughan. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County for over 30 years, moving here...
Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Carter
Jan 31, 2022
Barbara (Bobbie) Jean Royals Carter of Rome, GA, slipped away from this life into the arms of Jesus on January 31, 2022. She passed peacefully surrounded by family members. Barbara was born in Atlanta, GA, on April 10, 1939, to the late J.O. “Owen” Royals Sr. and late Ora Belle Davis Royals. She met her husband of almost 65 years,...
Earl Norman Barrett
Jan 26, 2022
Earl Norman Barrett, age 79, of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Earl was born in Floyd County on June 18, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Connor Barrett and Joyce Culbersen Barrett, and a sister Barbara Jean Barrett Camp of Adairsville, GA. Earl grew up in Floyd County. He was a 1962...
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