Henderson & Sons, Oaknoll Chapel

Mrs. Lillie "Gervine" Garrett, age 96, passed away on December 1, 2023. Mrs. Garrett was born in Polk County on February 5, 1927, daughter of the late Virgil Oscar Bollen and the late Ida Mae Bollen. She was a lifelong resident of Rome and Floyd County. Mrs. Garrett was a Christian and active member of Shorter Avenue Baptist Church. She started attending church when she was eight years old and accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and baptized when she was eleven years old. She served as co-director of Young at Heart ministry, Home Bound Ministry, Sunday School Secretary, and faithfully attended regular church services. Mrs. Garrett demonstrated unconditional love for her family and enjoyed...

Mrs. Lillie Gervine Garrett, age 96, passed away on December 1, 2023. Mrs. Garrett was born in Polk County on February 5, 1927, daughter of the late Virgil Oscar Bollen and the late Ida Mae Bollen. She was a lifelong resident of Rome and Floyd County. Mrs. Garrett was a Christian and active member of Shorter Avenue Baptist Church. She started attending church when she was eight years old and accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and baptized when she was eleven years old. She served as co-director of Young at Heart ministry, Home Bound Ministry, Sunday School Secretary, and faithfully attended regular church services. Mrs. Garrett demonstrated unconditional love for her family and...

Mrs. Betty Ann Cadle Wigley entered the Gates of Heaven on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Mrs. Wigley was born on July 3, 1934, in Rome, GA, daughter of the late Walter Ray Cadle and the late Elsie Ramsey Cadle. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Virgil `Bill' Wigley, to whom she was married on September 21, 1957, her son, Scott Wigley, her brothers, James Cadle, Howard 'Sonny' Cadle, and Paul Cadle, and her sister, Charlotte Britt. Betty was an active and involved member of Fellowship Baptist Church for most of her life. She was recognized for her years of volunteer work with the Boy Scouts of America and the Multiple Sclerosis Society, she was always eager and willing...

Ms. Shirley Elaine Reece, age 83, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, in a local hospital. Ms. Reece was born in Floyd County, GA, on February 13, 1940, daughter of the late J.C. Martin and the late Gladys Mae Hart Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Reece, and by 2 siblings, Edna Atkins and Charles Martin. Ms. Reece is well known for working at the Desoto Theatre where she working in the concession stand for many years. She also worked at the "Super D" and most recently at Morrison's Cafeteria when it was in Riverbend Mall. Ms. Reece was one of a kind and kept the staff and residents of Fifth Avenue Health Care straight. While she never had...

Mrs. Patricia Ellen Autry, age 81, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in a local hospital. Mrs. Autry was born in Blue Ridge, GA, on November 21, 1941, daughter of the late Joseph Dennis Cranmore and the late Bessie Lee Pless Cranmore. She was also preceded in death by 2 children, John Michael Autry and Jody Steven Autry, and 3 siblings, Eva Lee Ely, Teddy Cranmore and Carol Lavender. Mrs. Autry received her associate degree from Coosa Valley Technical College and was a certified Pharmacy Technician for the State of GA northwest region Health Departments. She was the bookkeeper and did accounting for Ira Levy for several years, but her favorite job was being a loving...

Mr. Robert "Robi`" Lee Cox, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Robert was born on June 28, 1965, in Atlanta, GA, son of Agetha G. Cole and the late William T. Cox, Sr. Robi was educated in the Gwinnett County School System and became a true entrepreneur. He has lived in Atlanta, GA, Rome, GA, and San Diego, CA, where he achieved his dream of owning his own bar. Robi enjoyed traveling the world and experiencing many cultures. Survivors include his mother, Agetha Cole, of Rome, GA; his brother, William T. Cox Jr. "Tee"; many aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens,...

Mr. Robert "Robi`" Lee Cox, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Robert was born on June 28, 1965, in Atlanta, GA, son of Agetha G. Cole and the late William T. Cox, Sr. Robi was educated in the Gwinnett County School System and became a true entrepreneur. He has lived in Atlanta, GA, Rome, GA, and San Diego, CA, where he achieved his dream of owning his own bar. Robi enjoyed traveling the world and experiencing many cultures. Survivors include his mother, Agetha Cole, of Rome, GA; his brother, William T. Cox Jr. "Tee"; many aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens,...

Mr. Robert "Robi`" Lee Cox, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Robert was born on June 28, 1965, in Atlanta, GA, son of Agetha G. Cole and the late William T. Cox, Sr. Robi was educated in the Gwinnett County School System and became a true entrepreneur. He has lived in Atlanta, GA, Rome, GA, and San Diego, CA, where he achieved his dream of owning his own bar. Robi enjoyed traveling the world and experiencing many cultures. Survivors include his mother, Agetha Cole, of Rome, GA; his brother, William T. Cox Jr. "Tee"; many aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens,...

Mr. James Billy "Bill", "Skin" Waters, age 89, of Rome, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at his residence. Bill was born in Walker County, GA, on March 28, 1934, son of the late Sam Jefferson Waters, and the late Katie Lou Harmon Waters. He was also proceeded in death by his brother, Richard "Shorty" Waters. Mr. Waters is survived by his wife, Jerry Jacks Waters; his sons, Randy Waters (Laurel), and Rick Waters; his grandchildren, Jake Waters (Erin), and Erin McKinney (Kyle); his three great grandchildren, Harriet and Thomas Waters and Sylvie McKinney; his sister-in-law, Raynell Waters; his nephews, Stacy Waters (Deborah), of Rome, GA and Marney Waters (Norma), of Marietta,...

Mr. Bobby L. Haislip, age 73, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1950, to the late Wilfred and Gladys Haislip. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Patricia (Patsy) Haislip, and a brother, Donald Haislip. Survivors include his daughters, Jill Thacker (Clint) and Jennifer Haislip; his grandchildren, Kearstin Schmidt (Jake), Beau Thacker (Meghan), Brody and Catherine Lynn; great-grandchildren, Cannon and Callen Schmidt and Carter Lane Thacker; sisters, Peggy Eden (Bob) and June Daniel (Wayne); a brother, Tommy Haislip (Sue); nieces and nephews that he loved like his own; friends he adopted as family, and his dog, Candy. He was a veteran of the...

Mrs. Sue Maner Ammons, age 86, of Cleveland, TN, formerly of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at a healthcare facility in Cleveland, TN. Mrs. Ammons was born on November 21, 1936, in Ducktown, TN, daughter of late Hubert William "Flip" Fuqua and the late Ruby Sara Elizabeth Cheatham Fuqua. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Ammons. Mrs. Ammons graduated from Rome High School earning the distinction of Valedictorian of her graduating class. She retired from the State of Georgia after over 30 years of service where she worked as a counselor in their vocational rehabilitation department. Mrs. Ammons had a servant's heart and always saw the best in...

Mr. Stephen S. Cook, age 71, of Perry, Florida, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Monday, September 18, 2023, in Perry, Florida. Mr. Cook was born in Rome, Georgia on June 15, 1952, son of the late Syndor H. Cook and the late Alva Ruth Paris Cook. Prior to retirement, he worked as an x-ray equipment installer for the Phillips Company. Mr. Cook was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed playing the guitar, camping, and fishing. Survivors include a brother, Donald H. Cook (Dianne), Perry, FL; a sister, Anne Cook Oxford (Andy), Macon, GA; nieces and nephews, Adam Cook (Temara), Leslie Fletcher (Jason), Rachel Smyth (Mitch), Bethany Sheffield (Justin), and Sarah Knapp (Ryan); nine...

Mrs. Mary Helen Scoggins Studard, age 100, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, in a nursing home in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Studard was born in Rome, GA, on March 28, 1923, daughter of the late Augustus O'Connor Scoggins and the late Murtice Adair Scoggins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alton Studard. Mrs. Studard was a graduate of Rome Girls High School. Before her retirement, she and her husband Alton were self-employed master hairstylists. Affectionately known to many as "Mama Duck," Mrs. Studard had a servant's heart. She taught adult reading and participated in mission work to Africa where she taught adult literacy. Mrs. Studard was a member of...

Dr. Paul Leo Camp, 90, died September 8, 2023. His life was devoted to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his beloved wife and children, and his ministerial calling. Dr. Camp was born in Red Bud, GA on the Slagle Farm in Gordon County on November 5, 1932, to Grover Cleveland and Mary Rebecca (Owen) Camp. He was the youngest of ten children and often cared for by his older siblings after his father died in 1935. His siblings referred to him as "Wimp" after the Popeye cartoon character due to his ability to eat. He attended elementary school in Gordon County and at Elm Street in Rome before attending Coosa School where he was a cheerleader and voted wittiest boy in 1950. As a teenager, Dr....

Mrs. Glenda Faye Limbert, age 77, of Rome, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at a local hospital. Mrs. Limbert was born in Dawson, Georgia on December 9, 1945, daughter of the late Clyde A. Young and the late Ida Coleman Young. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Raymond Limbert, by a stepdaughter, Cheryl Warren, and by six siblings, Violet Bollen, Clyde Young, Pat Young, Charles Young, Rosa Cook, and Sarah Williams. Mrs. Limbert was a homemaker and was a member of Life Church. Survivors include three children, Darrin Keith, Derrick Keith, Kacey Keith; two stepchildren, Donny Limbert and Nancy Grannas; grandchildren, Clorice Crews, Stewart Thomas, Charles...

Mrs. Sandra "Sandy" Crider Fricks, of Rome, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at a local hospital. Sandy was born in Rome on April 30, 1960, the daughter of the late Ralph Crider and the late Forrestine Smithburger Crider. She worked at Mohawk Industries. She was a great wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Larry Gene Fricks, Jr.; her son, Bradley Gossett; her grandchildren, Cali Nicole Gossett and Bradley "Bubba" Gossett, Jr.; her sister, Debra Reed (Ronnie); her brother, Boog Crider; and her nieces and nephews. In keeping with Sandy's wishes, she will be cremated, and no formal services are scheduled at this time.' Henderson &...

Gerald "Wayne" Keasler, age 78, of Rome, Ga, entered the Kingdom of Heaven, surrounded by his family of loved ones, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Wayne was born in Rome, Ga. on December 19, 1944, to the late Joseph Marion Keasler and the late Frances Moore Keasler. He was a 1964 graduate of Model High School where in the 9th grade he met his high school sweetheart and future wife Elaine Skelton. Wayne was a veteran of the United States Army Security Service, serving from August 1965 to August 1969. After serving overseas during the Vietnam war, he acquired his Top Secret Crypto clearance and taught Cryptography at the National Security Agency at Fort Meade, Maryland for his remaining...

Ronald Lee Jones, age 75, of Rome, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Ron was born in Trion, Georgia, on August 12, 1948, son of the late Nolan Ernest Jones and the late Mattie Green Bryant. He served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Jones was a member of the Kraftsmen Golf Club and Stonebridge Golf Club. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Frances Comiller Brumbelow Jones, and his brother, Ray Jones. He is survived by his children, William Brumbelow (Lisa); his grandchildren, Chelsea Brumbelow and Kaylynn Brumbelow; his great grandson, Cage Dean; his brother, Mike Jones; his nephew, Chris Jones, and his niece, Claire Jones. A...

Charles "Tom" Thomas Ellison, Jr. went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2023. He was born July 22, 1940, to Charles Thomas Ellison, Sr. and Mary Harper Ellison in Rockmart, Georgia. At the age of 12, he and his family moved to Rome, Georgia where he graduated from Rome High in 1958. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. After Basic Training at Lackland AFB in Texas he was stationed at Lincoln Air Force Base in Lincoln, Nebraska where he met the former Judith "Judy" Marie Gipson and they were married January 14, 1961. He returned to Georgia with his wife and small son after his discharge from the Air Force in 1962. He worked at General Electric Transformer Plant for...

Helen Popham Wade went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Mrs. Wade was born in Taylorsville, Georgia, on October 8, 1926, the daughter of the late Ben and Bessie Popham. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wade, on October 31, 2002. She was also preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. Helen grew up in Taylorsville, Georgia and graduated from Taylorsville High School. She and her husband lived in Douglasville and Cedartown before moving to Rome. Mrs. Wade worked as a kindergarten teacher aide, and then worked as a dental assistant for many years. Following that, she worked with her husband in real estate appraising. Mrs. Wade was a long-time...

Mr. Judson Henderson Cooper, age 90, of Rome, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Cooper was born in Rome, Georgia on October 11, 1932, son of the late Hugh Dorsey "Doc" Ray and the late Birdie Margaret Long Ray. He was also preceded in death by a brother, J.D. Long, and by a sister, Alice Samples. Mr. Cooper was a graduate of Coosa High School and attended Abraham Baldwin College. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving during the Korean War. Mr. Cooper worked as a conductor for Norfolk Southern Railway for 31 years prior to retirement. He was a faithful member of Mt. Alto Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon. Mr. Cooper was a member of the...