Mrs. Ruby Jewell Shell, age 81, of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at a local hospital. Mrs. Shell was born in Bartow County, Georgia on October 22, 1939, daughter of the late Theodore Money and the late Allie Mae Scott Money. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frederic Shell. Mrs. Shell was of the Baptist faith and attended Rome Baptist Temple. Prior to retirement, she worked in the Dietary Department at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Shell loved spending time with her family and friends. She worked her word search book every day and wanted to go riding around every day all day long. She also loved to eat at O'Charley's every day. Mrs. Shell used to...

Mrs. Charlotte Faye Wallace, age 72, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at a local hospital. Charlotte was born in Summerville, Georgia on February 21, 1949, the daughter of the late Jessie Edward Smith and the late Lucille Tinnie Teems Smith. She was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy T. Harris, by her daughter, Frankie Lynn Reynolds, by her grandson, Pete Huggins, by her brothers, Dan Smith, Charles Smith, Wayne Smith, and Arnold Smith, and by her sisters, Francis Maton and Jessie Mae Willingham. She is survived by her husband, Gene Wallace, Sr.; her children, Beth Hamby, Jean Foley...

Christopher Paul Book, age 49, of Rome, GA, passed away on April 28, 2021. Chris was born in Baton Rouge, LA on May 31, 1971, son of the late Darwin Book and the late Mary Bloodworth Book. He was a member of Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church. Christopher loved to be outside, riding dirt bikes and spending time with his dog, Cowboy. He and his wife, Wendy, were the best of friends and both are so proud of their daughter, Chanceley Book. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Wendy Johnson Book; his children, Chanceley JeanAnn Book and Kristen Elizabeth Salzano; his sisters, Courtny Hawes, Brittney Nave and Sara Hill; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Graveside...

Mr. Charles Ellworth Wilson, age 91, of Rome, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at a local hospital. Mr. Wilson was born in Cave Spring, Georgia on August 28, 1929, the son of the late Ola Mae Wilson. He worked for years as a meat cutter at Lumpkin Grocery Store. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Sartin Wilson; his children, Deborah Paige (Tim) of Leesburg, AL and Mike Wilson (Cindy) of Rome; his 2 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. Entombment will follow in the Chapel Mausoleum. Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, has...

Mr. Charles Wayne Broome, age 82, of Rome, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Broome was born in LaFayette, Georgia on August 14, 1938, the son of the late Martin Hershel Broome and the late Mattie Lou Smith Broome. He was a designer and draftsman. He loved woodworking and playing the guitar. Mr. Broome was a member of Cornerstone Church. He was a good husband and father. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bennie Broome. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alva Jean Hibbert Broome; his children, Sandra Broome, Ginger Wilson (Cameron) and Mitchell Broome. A memorial service will be held on...

Mr. Arvil L. Thompson, age 87, of Rome, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Mr. Thompson was born in Alabama on January 11, 1934, son of the late Erastus Clyde Thompson and the late Hattie Ophelia Anderson Thompson. He retired from Berry College where he was Physical Plant Supervisor. He was involved in several civic organizations and served as President of the State of Georgia Jaycee's. He was also a member of the "Willing Shepherds". He loved to quail hunt, to fish and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Forrest Thompson, and Ernest Thompson. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty Lockridge Thompson; his children, Greg...

Mr. Clarence Willis "Chubby" White, age 72, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, at a local hospital. Mr. White was born in Rome, GA on October 23, 1948, the son of the late Clarence Lee White and the late Bertie Ruth Wilson White. He served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver, logger, and diesel mechanic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeffrey Jordan. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jane White; his daughter, Mary Lou White of Rome; his stepdaughter, Stacey Leintz (Danny) of Grand Junction, CO; his stepson, Jamie Couey (Vickie) of Cedar Bluff, AL; his grandchildren, Robert Jordan (Mary) and Johnny...

Mr. Bennie Wayne Reed, age 81, of Rome, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Reed was born in Atlanta, Texas on July 31, 1939, son of the late Wayne Allen Reed and the late Willie Salone Thomas Rivero. He was a graduate of C. F. Vigor High School in Mobile, AL. He also graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Business Administration and then graduated from Georgia State University with a Master of Business Administration in Finance & International Business Administration. Mr. Reed was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving as a Guided Missile Installation Electrician before starting college. He began his working career with U. S....

Mrs. Louise Traylor Brown, age 95, of Rome, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Brown was born in Woodland, Alabama on April 2, 1926, daughter of the late Mark Washington Traylor and the late Frances Emma Rampy Traylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse B. Brown, by a son, Wayne Brown, and by a brother, Curtis Traylor. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and was a member of West Rome United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and loved to spend time outside in her yard and loved to cook. Survivors include three grandchildren, Brandy McKenzie (Bo), Rome, Chris Brown (Kelly), Glencoe, AL, and Casey Brown (Marni), Atlanta; five great...

Mr. Ngan V. Truong, age 71, of Rome, GA, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Mr. Truong was born in Vietnam on February 5, 1950. He worked and retired from Mohawk Industries. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Thien Thi Nguyen; his children, Mai Thi Truong, Minh Van Truong (Sara Hoa Pham), and Jenny Phuong Truong (Andrew N. Nguyen); grandchildren, Linda Nguyen, David Pham, Daniel Pham, Thu Truong, Kathy Nhu Truong, Adam Nguyen, Janna Nguyen and Jacoby Nguyen; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, from 11:00am until 2:30pm. Social distancing guidelines will be...

Mrs. Linda Diane Graves, age 64, of Rome, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at her residence. Linda was born in Floyd County, GA on April 29, 1956, the daughter of the late Ernest Dunagan and the late Mary Smith Dunagan. She worked for 25 years at Rome Dye Casting. She was a good wife, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of almost 31 years, David R. Graves, Sr.; her children, Angela Vicente (Cesar), Jody Wells, Joel Wells, and David R. Graves, Jr.; her grandchildren, Brittany Pope (Steven), Courtney Pope (Sam), Taylor Wells, Skyler Wells, Ansley Wells and Gregory Wells; her great grandchildren, Saif,...

Mrs. Lottie Mae Love, age 79, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at a local hospital. Mrs. Love was born in Rome, GA on April 18, 1941, the daughter of the late Dewey Lee Loudermilk and the late Leddie Mae Bratcher Loudermilk. She worked at the Lindale Mill for several years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Austin Powell and Hoyt Love, by her daughters, Eleanor Beebe, Martha Powell and Mary Powell, by her sister, Veatrice Hicks, and by her brother, Clyde Cox. She is survived by her grandchildren, Twyla Brown, Alicia Grissom, Raven Carlock, Cassi Mikel and Brandi Blalock; her great grandchildren, Steven Webber, Stephanie Ellette,...

James Daniel, "Jim" Bradshaw, age 71 of Rome, GA passed away at home on March 31, 2021. Born in 1950, and raised in Thomson, Georgia, Jim was a graduate of Thomson High School, and was a member of the 1967/68 state championship football team. He met his wife Susan Shoemaker of Cartersville, GA at Shorter College, and in 1972, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration. Jim received his Master of Divinity Degree in 1975, and his Doctor of ministry Degree in 1982 from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Living a life of service, Jim served as the Assistant Pastor of Fourth Avenue Baptist Church of Louisville Kentucky from 1972-1975 and...

Nola Marie Mayberry Powell was born February 12, 1926, and died March 31, 2021 at Redmond Hospital in Rome, Georgia. She was the widow of William Joseph Powell, born November 20, 1925, died June 24, 1998. They were married for fifty-three years, having married October 1, 1944. They bore one daughter, Claudia, and three sons, Mike, David and Joe. Her parents were Frank and Jeanette Mayberry of Sweetens Cove in Marion County, Tennessee, where she also grew up. At the age of seventeen she graduated from Marion County High School. Her further training was at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, and she also attended Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Nola was also...

Nola Marie Mayberry Powell was born February 12, 1926, and died March 31, 2021 at Redmond Hospital in Rome, Georgia. She was the widow of William Joseph Powell, born November 20, 1925, died June 24, 1998. They were married for fifty-three years, having married October 1, 1944. They bore one daughter, Claudia, and three sons, Mike, David and Joe. Her parents were Frank and Jeanette Mayberry of Sweetens Cove in Marion County, Tennessee, where she also grew up. At the age of seventeen she graduated from Marion County High School. Her further training was at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, and she also attended Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Nola was also...

Mrs. Jennie Ree Lavender, age 85, of Rome, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at a local hospital. Mrs. Lavender was born in Gaffney, SC on February 14, 1936, the daughter of the late Sam Simpson and the late Alice Mabry Simpson. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Lavender, and by her sister, Frances Wall. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Roxanne and Alan Brinson; her nephew, John Wall and her niece, Mary Wall, both of Gaffney, SC. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 12:00 pm at Fellowship Baptist Church, 314 Burnett Ferry Road, Rome, GA 30165 with...

Mrs. Christine Lawson Freeman, age 87, of Rome, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Freeman was born in Cherokee County, Georgia on August 7, 1933, daughter of the late Lyfus Lenuar Lawson and the late Myrtle Ann Ingram Lawson. She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 5 sisters. Mrs. Freeman attended Coosa High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. Mrs. Freeman loved bowling and was a member of the Greater Rome Bowling Association. She also loved planting flowers, but her family was always her top priority. Survivors include her husband, Ray Thomas Freeman, to whom she was married on February 19, 1953; three...

Ms. Doris Pruitt Garrett, age 84, of Rome, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, after an extended illness. Ms. Garrett was born in Cleburne County, Alabama on May 5, 1936, the daughter of the late Emery Dee Pruitt and the late Shellie Davidson Tuggle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Roger "Danny" Garrett, who she married January 15, 1956, by her daughter, Susan Garrett Magnicheri, by her stepdad, Thomas Howell Tuggle, by her sister, Imo Waddell, and by her brother, Alton Pruitt. After moving to Rome at the age of 13, she attended Rome High School, graduating in 1954. Following graduation, she worked at Allen's 5 & 10 and later was...

Mr. Raymond Hudson Davis, age 98, of Venice, Florida, formerly of Rome, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Venice, Florida. Mr. Davis was born in Floyd County, Georgia on November 11, 1922, son of the late J. Hudson Davis and the late Cora Davis. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sara Mathis Davis, by a special sister, Nita Hicks, and by three brothers, Courtney, Guy, and Roy Davis. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving as a MP during World War II. Prior to retirement, Mr. Davis worked for over 30 years at Georgia Kraft. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Davis (Rick Earwood), Venice, FL; a niece, Rhonda Hicks Willis (Dan), Acworth; a nephew, Gary Davis, Rome;...

Mr. James Richard Phillips, age 91, of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Phillips was born in the Oostanaula Community of Gordon County, Georgia on December 5, 1929, son of the late Andrew Terrell Phillips and the late Myrtle Taylor Phillips. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Shepherd Phillips, on March 24, 2016, by two brothers, Max & A.T., and by two sisters, Louise & Patsy. Mr. Phillips was a graduate of Oostanaula High School and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving on the USS Wedderborn during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he was the Power-House Superintendent at Temple Inland in Rome. Mr. Phillips was a former...

Mr. James Richard Phillips, age 91, of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Phillips was born in the Oostanaula Community of Gordon County, Georgia on December 5, 1929, son of the late Andrew Terrell Phillips and the late Myrtle Taylor Phillips. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Shepherd Phillips, on March 24, 2016, by two brothers, Max & A.T., and by two sisters, Louise & Patsy. Mr. Phillips was a graduate of Oostanaula High School and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving on the USS Wedderborn during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he was the Power-House Superintendent at Temple Inland in Rome. Mr. Phillips was a former...