Obituaries
Thadious Cecil "Thad" Henshaw
Jan 25, 2022
Thadious Cecil “Thad” Henshaw, age 54, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Thad was born on November 13, 1967, in Renton, WA, son of the James Alan Henshaw and Michelle Larayne Docktor Henshaw. He had worked for Neaton of Rome for several years prior to becoming disabled. Thad loved hunting and fishing and playing on his PlayStation4....
Rachel Ann Highfield
Jan 9, 2022
Mrs. Rachel Ann Breeden Highfield, age 84, of Kingston, GA, passed away Sunday morning, January 9, 2022. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Rachel was born August 16, 1937, daughter of the late James Daniel Breeden and Evelyn Richardson Breeden. She was a loving housewife and homemaker. “Mamaw Angel”, as she was known to many, enjoyed being with her...
Earl Glenn Godfrey
Jan 6, 2022
Mr. Earl Glenn Godfrey, age 83, of Adairsville, GA, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, in a local hospital. Earl was born in McCaysville, GA, on January 21, 1938, son of the late T.M. Godfrey and Elsie Stuart Godfrey. He was a member of Rush Chapel United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of Shannon Masonic Lodge #100 F&AM. Earl...
Carol Ann Watters
Jan 4, 2022
Mrs. Carol Ann Mathis Watters, age 90, of Rome, GA passed away peacefully at her home with her 2 daughters, Gail and Becky by her side. Carol was born July 31, 1931, daughter of the late Robert Daniel Mathis and the late Rhoda Rebecca Yates Mathis. Carol loved singing, especially Christian hymns. At the age of 14, she along with...
Jerry Lee Lambert
Jan 3, 2022
Jerry Lee Lambert, age 58, of Rome, GA, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Jerry was born December 7, 1963, son of the late Elton E. Lambert and Mary Frances Pilcher Lambert. He was a graduate of East Rome High School and attended Floyd Training Center. Jerry loved bowling, doing his artwork, and...
Jerle J Lockaby
Dec 27, 2021
Jerle J Lockaby, age 76, of Cartersville, GA, formerly of Rome, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, surrounded by his family. Jerle was born in Hiawassee, GA on September 2, 1945, son of the late Roy and Maggie Sue Dayton Lockaby. He grew up in Hiawassee, a small town of approximately 350 people, located in Northeast Georgia. Growing up,...
Ann Nix Ellis
Dec 25, 2021
Mrs. Ann Nix Ellis, age 92, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at her residence. Ann was born May 13, 1929, in Floyd County. She was the daughter of the late Andrew B. Nix and Annie Johnson Nix. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Ellis, son, Steve Ellis, and a brother, A.B. Nix....
James William "Pat" Hughes
Dec 18, 2021
Mr. James William “Pat” Hughes, age 95, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mr. Hughes was born March 17, 1926, son of the late Jay G. Hughes and Elva Pace Hughes. He was nicknamed Pat because of being born on Saint Patrick’s Day, and it stuck with him the rest...
Fredrick Blake "Fred" Taylor
Dec 13, 2021
Mr. Fredrick Blake “Fred” Taylor, age 70, of Rome, GA, passed away Monday morning, December 13, 2021. Fred was born in Pontiac, MI, on March 31, 1951, son of the late Maurice Manning Taylor, Sr. and Madeline Ruth Small Taylor. He grew up in Ellsworth, a small town of approximately 380 people, located in Northwest Michigan. Growing up he attended...
James Jackson "Jake" Rhinehart
Dec 10, 2021
James Jackson “Jake” Rhinehart, age 29, of Rome, GA, passed away in his home, on Friday, December 10, 2021. Jake was born on December 31, 1991, to Nan Marie Payne Rhinehart and the late Kyle Dew Rhinehart at Floyd Medical Center. He lived most of his life in Fairmount, Georgia and spent his last few years in Rome. He was...
Jordan Chappell Dupeire
Dec 9, 2021
Jordan Chappell Dupeire, age 31, of Rome, GA, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. Jordan was born in Augusta, GA, on September 11, 1990, son of Rhonda Chappell Dupeire and the late David Carl Dupeire, Sr. He had been in Rome most of his life and was a 2009 graduate of Rome High School and had attended Georgia Northwestern Technical...
Owen Garner Brock
Dec 3, 2021
Mr. Owen Garner Brock, age 71, of Kingston, GA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, December 3, 2021. Owen was born on May 27, 1950, in Rome, GA, son of the late Garner Norman Brock and Beatrice Fowler Brock. He attended Model High School and had worked with Galey and Lord Industries for over 40 years prior to...
Rosa Lee Thacker
Nov 30, 2021
Mrs. Rosa Lee Thacker, age 97, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday evening, November 30, 2021, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Thacker was born in Anderson, SC, on January 16, 1924, daughter of the late John Dial Selman and Ollie Mae Chapman Selman. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County for most of her life and...
Teressa Nichols
Nov 26, 2021
Teressa Yevonne Nichols, age 65, of Rome, GA, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. Teressa was born in Columbia SC, on October 9, 1956, daughter of the late Bobby Rouel Nichols and Lola Jeanette Burge Nichols. She was a longtime waitress with Waffle House where everyone knew her as “Mama Teressa”. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved...
Jessie James "Dj" Williams
Nov 25, 2021
Mr. Jessie James “DJ” Williams, age 63, of Rome, GA, passed away of natural causes Thursday, November 25, 2021. He was the youngest child of the late Dave Hampton Williams and Del Monte Colley Williams Conway. In addition to his parents, Jessie was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Jessie was a talented auto mechanic for over...
Jackie Wayne Lambert
Nov 11, 2021
Mr. Jackie Wayne Lambert, age 75, of Rome, GA, passed away at his residence on Thursday, November 11, 2021. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Jackie was born January 16, 1946, son of the late Fin Wade Lambert, Sr., and Ethel Mae Carroll Lambert. He attended Pepperrell High School and was of the Baptist faith. Jackie began roofing with...
Mitchel Lee Davis
Nov 8, 2021
Mr. Mitchel Lee Davis, age 79, of Rome, GA, passed away at his residence on Monday evening, November 8, 2021. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mr. Davis was born August 15, 1942, son of the late General Alonzo Davis and Margaret Ruth Harrell Davis. He had lived all of his life in Rome and was a graduate of...
Linda Ann Hughes
Nov 7, 2021
Linda Ann Hughes, age 74, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, November 7, 2021, in a local healthcare facility. Linda was born in Cedartown, GA, on June 14, 1947, daughter of the late William T. “Bill” Colbert and Ruby Estelle Ray Colbert. She grew up in Hazlehurst, GA, graduating from Jeff Davis High School. Linda was a caregiver...
Clarence Brooks
Oct 29, 2021
Mr. Clarence Brooks, age 90, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully at his residence Friday evening, October 29, 2021. Mr. Brooks was born in Cartersville, GA, on February 23, 1931, son of the late Herbert and Louise Knight Brooks. He had lived most of his life in the Shannon community and for many years was a member and deacon of...
Violet Dean Collins
Oct 28, 2021
Mrs. Violet Dean Collins, age 89, formerly of Rome, GA, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, in Waynesboro, MS. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mrs. Collins was born August 15, 1932, the daughter of the late R. Lee Brock and Edith Odessa O’Neal Brock. She was associated with D&J Manufacturing for a number of years and was a...
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