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Reverend James Harvey Shelley Sr., age 85, of Rome transitioned from Labor to Reward on November 2, 2022. The Celebration of Life for Reverend James Harvey Shelley Sr. will be Monday, November 7, 2022 at 12 noon at Metropolitan Methodist Church (700 Broad St, Rome, GA). Reverend Shelley will lie in state from 11 am until the funeral hour. Interment will follow the Celebration at Eastview Cemetery. **Public viewing will be Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 12 noon until 6 pm at F. K. Jones Funeral Home. Keep the family lifted in prayer.

Harrison "Disco Mac" Lamar McKnight, Jr., age 63, of Rome, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022. Harrison was born November 13, 1958, to the late Harrison McKnight Sr. and Bernice McKnight. Formerly of Rome, GA, Harrison was the owner of Mac's Window Cleaning. Harrison leaves to cherish his memory: children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A Celebration of life for Mr. Harrison Lamar McKnight, Jr. will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at New and Living Way Bible Church at 1:00pm. Interment will follow at Eastview Cemetery. Care and Direction entrusted to F. K. Jones Funeral Home.

Deacon Hines Clifford Whatley (Army Retired), age 90, of Rome transitioned April 11, 2022. The Celebration of Life for Deacon Hines Clifford Whatley will be Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 11 am at Floyd Memory Gardens (895 Cartersville Hwy SE, Rome, GA 30161). *Public viewing for Deacon Hines Clifford Whatley will be Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from 11 am until 6 pm and Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 9 am until 10 am both at F. K. Jones Funeral Home. Please encourage the family through prayer. Care and Direction entrusted to F. K. Jones Funeral Home.

Mrs. Geraldine "Gerri" Sandifer Morrow, age 74, of Rome went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, April 1, 2022. Gerri was born in New Orleans, LA on November 8, 1947 to the late Eddie Sandifer Sr. and the late Ernestine Sandifer. She was preceded in death by brothers; Eddie Sandifer Jr. and Stanley Sandifer, sisters; Yvonne Sandifer Allen and Antionette Sandifer. Gerri was a graduate of George W. Carver High School and attended Southern University New Orleans (SUNO). She was baptized at the Law Street Baptist Church in New Orleans at a very young age. Gerri and her husband joined Springfield Baptist Church in Rome on March 20,2011. They were also co-owners of Pakmail...

Mr. William Hudson, 93 of Rome, Georgia transitioned on Monday, March 21, 2022. The Celebration of Life will be Monday, March 28, 2022 at 11 am at St. Paul AME Church on 6th Ave., Rome, GA. Final resting place will be Eastview Cemetery. Care and Direction entrusted to F. K. Jones Funeral Home

Mr. Charles Collins, age 77 of Rome, Georgia transitioned on January 27, 2022. For many years, he was the face of Collins Auto Cleanup Shop. The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 12 Noon at Greater Christ Temple, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rome, Georgia. Interment will follow at Eastview Cemetery. Care and Direction entrusted to F. K. Jones Funeral Home.

Ms. Martha Jean Johnson Carson, 69, of Rome, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Service for Ms. Carson will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021at 1:00 P.M. at Lovejoy Baptist Church, 436 Branham Avenue, Rome, Georgia 30161. She will lie in-state from 12:00 P.M. until the hour of service. Interment will follow the service at Morning View Cemetery, Highway 53, Rome, Georgia 30161. Ms. Carson was born July 30, 1952, to the late Eugene and Jessie Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Kevin Lewis Carson, and one brother, Clifford Johnson. Ms. Carson leaves to cherish her memories three children, Lakeisha Johnson, Monica Carson Roberts, and Robert (Nicole)...

Deacon Raymond Barrett was born June 12,1946 to the late Theadford and Lorene Barrett in Cherokee Alabama. He was Educated at E S Brown in Cave Springs Ga. Raymond Barrett joined Bethlehem Temple at an early age. Later in life, he became an ordained Deacon at Emmanuel Temple AOH Church as a Deacon. Deacon Barrett Retired from Northwest Regional Hospital after 25 years of dedicated service. Following retirement, he worked for Tallatoona Head Start Program. Deacon Barrett was dedicated to many ministries in his church. He also was the Founder of the Georgia Spiritual Group and the male chorus at New Life of Saint John Baptist Church. Deacon Barrett was proceeded in death by; one sister,...

JULIA MAE BROWN BERRY Julia Mae Brown Berry, age 91, passed away peacefully January 10, 2021. Born December 3, 1929 in Chattooga County, Georgia to the late John Henry and Eva Mae Williams Brown, she spent her childhood and attended school in this community. In 1957 she married the love of her life Arthur Lewis Berry Sr. who preceded her in death in 1981. She was a member of the St. James A.M.E. Zion where she held countless leadership roles and touched the lives of thousands. She was preceded in death by her brother Harper Lee Brown and 3 grandsons, Galvin and Calvin Cammack and Dexter Mizelle. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Priscilla Ann...

Edward Ronald Washington "Fence Man" Mr. Edward Ronald Washington, age 84, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Mr. Washington was a member of Lovejoy Baptist Church, an Army Veteran, General Electric Retiree and the Owner and Operator of Washington Fence Company for over 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Reva Yvette Washington, a son, Ronald Williams, a brother, Arthur Lorenzo Washington, an ex-wife, Barbara Stevenson Washington, and his children's mother and ex-wife, Hattie Elmore Washington. He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Rhonda W. Houser (George), Rome, GA and Roslyn D. Washington, Tampa, FL; one son, Rodney R. Washington, Montgomery...

Mr. John Anthony Walker went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at a local hospital. Mr. Walker was born on May 20, 1958 to Mrs. Ezelle Walker Young in Rome, Georgia. He accepted Christ at a young age at Flatrock Baptist Church. He was a member of Lovejoy Baptist Church, where he worked faithfully until his health could no longer allow. Mr. Walker was a US Army Veteran and a Prince Hall F&AM 33rd Mason. He was employed by Inland Container for many years. He was preceded in death by his mother, his step-father, Otis Young, his brother, Ronnie Walker, his son, Christopher John Walker, and his daughter, Felisa Walker Williams. He leaves to cherish his precious memories,...

Mr. Kenneth Michael Moore, age 53, of Rome, Ga. transitioned July 24, 2020. Graveside Service for Mr. Kenneth Michael Moore will be Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 1:30 pm at Eastview Cemetery in Rome, Ga. Please keep the family lifted up in prayer. Public viewing for Mr. Kenneth Michael Moore will be Friday, August 31, 2020 from 3 pm until 7 pm at F. K. Jones Funeral Home.Social distance guidelines as mandate by both State and Federal Agencies. Care and Direction entrusted to F. K. Jones Funeral Home.

Mr. Jesse Michael Keith, 69, of Rome, Ga. transitioned February 14, 2020. Services for Mr. Jesse Michael Keith will be Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 1:30 pm at Fellowship Baptist Church located at 314 Burnett Ferry Rd. Rome, Ga. Mr. Keith will lie instate from 12:30 pm until the funeral hour. Interment will follow the service at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens located 2549 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga. Care and Direction entrusting to F. K. Jones Funeral Home.

Mr. David Horton Ford Sr., age 75, of Euharlee, Ga. transitioned November 15, 2019. Funeral service for Mr. Ford will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Metropolitan UMC (700 Broad St.) at 12 Noon. Interment will take place on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA at 10:00 AM. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 6 PM - 7 PM at F.K. Jones Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request that you make a donation to Metropolitan UMC in memory of David Horton Ford Sr. Please keep Mrs. Barbara Ford and the entire family lifted up in prayer. Care and Direction entrusted to F.K. Jones Funeral Home. Send flowers to the...