Mr. Harry Dallas Battle, age 66, of Armuchee, GA, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, at his residence. Dallas was born in Gordon County, GA on August 30, 1954, son of the late James Harry Battle and the late Edna Mae Blankenship Battle. Dallas worked for the Floyd County Police Department as an Investigator and with other law enforcement agencies for over 40 years. He was a member of Floyd Springs United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Sherry Battle; his children, Dana Kelley (Jacob), Audrey Capo (Brett), Matthew Battle (Stephanie), Jeremy Battle (Dana), and Thomas Abrams (Cody); six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held...

Mr. John Pendley Blalock, age 73, of Rome, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at a local hospital. Mr. Blalock was born in Rome, Georgia on October 3, 1947, son of the late John Pershing Blalock and the late Bobbi Hudgins Blalock. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Robert Reeps, and by a sister-in-law, Tammy Vaughn. He was a 1968 graduate of East Rome High School. Mr. Blalock learned the trade of electrician while working for Pledger Electrical and later went on to be a Master Electrician working for Bekaert Steel Corp. for 46 years until his retirement. He was a member of Enon Baptist Church where he was ordained as a Deacon in 1975. In his younger years Mr....

Mr. Clayton Lee Culpepper passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Clayton was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Clyde Malachi Culpepper & Bonnie Harbor Culpepper, his great Uncle, Thomas Delmon Culpepper, grandparents, John Harry Powell, Sr. & Betty Anne Washburn Powell, and an Uncle, John Harry Powell, Jr. He grew up in Cherokee County and completed high school in Rome, Georgia at Rome High School where he was a stand-out athlete and outdoor enthusiast. After graduating from Rome with honors, he entered Berry College and received a great education while playing baseball on a full scholarship. After graduating from Berry, Clay accepted a job working for RSC Equipment...

Mr. John Allen Swafford, age 71, of Armuchee, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at his residence. John was born in Chattanooga, TN on January 29, 1950, son of the late Troy Roy Swafford and the late Jean Aileen Cash Swafford. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mickey Swafford. John served our country in the United States Army where he received a Purple Heart. He was employed as a Supervisor with Capitoline Products for many years. John loved the Lord, his family, his country, hunting and all Shriner activities especially "The Red Fez." Survivors include his wife, Jere Freeman Holland Swafford; sons, Joel E. Swafford and Jeffrey A. Swafford (Michelle); seven...

Mr. John Allen Swafford, age 71, of Armuchee, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at his residence. John was born in Chattanooga, TN on January 29, 1950, son of the late Troy Roy Swafford and the late Jean Aileen Cash Swafford. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mickey Swafford. John served our country in the United States Army where he received a Purple Heart. He was employed as a Supervisor with Capitoline Products for many years. John loved the Lord, his family, his country, hunting and all Shriner activities especially "The Red Fez." Survivors include his wife, Jere Freeman Holland Swafford; sons, Joel E. Swafford and Jeffrey A. Swafford (Michelle); seven...

Mr. James Henry Gribble, Jr., 87, a lifelong resident of Rome, GA, and an avid golfer, traveler, tinkerer, and friend to all, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at a local hospital. Mr. Gribble was born on July 13, 1933, in Rome and was the son of the late James "Henry" Gribble, Sr. and the late Ruth Stephens Gribble. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel Henderson Gribble; his son, James "Jimmy" Maurice Gribble; his step-daughter, Hillary Paris Thomas; and his brother, Dan Stephens. In his younger years, James Gribble loved athletics, having played football and ran track at Rome High School and later taking up boxing. He served as a football coach...

Mr. Bradley Hall Hatch, age 63, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Mr. Hatch was born in Rome, GA on October 26, 1957, son of the late Bobby Hall Hatch and the late Carolyn Virginia Willingham Hatch. He worked for Local #72 as a pipefitter. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Williams Hatch, Rome; son, Jordan Hatch (Alana), Rome; stepmother, Barbara Hatch, Rome; brothers, John Hatch (Carol), Rome, Randy Hatch, Dalton, and Jim Hatch (Pam), Suwanee; two grandchildren, Blake Hatch and Ryder Hatch; nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held held at a later date. Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, makes this announcement for the family.

Mr. Roger Herman Mathis, age 74, of Armuchee, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Mathis was born in Summerville, Georgia on March 8, 1946, son of the late William Emory Mathis, Sr. and the late Annie Lou Hughes Mathis. He was a 1964 graduate of Armuchee High School. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. Mr. Mathis was a lifelong farmer and was a member of the Little Sand Mountain Baptist Church. Prior to retirement, he worked as a power operator at International Paper. Survivors include his wife, Linda Louise Payton Mathis; three children, Dewayne Mathis (Mary), Armuchee, Sandy Headrick (Jeff), Rome, and Eric Mathis, Canton;...

Mrs. Faye Fleming Milner, age 80, of Armuchee, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at a local hospital. Mrs. Milner was born in Zebulon, Georgia on July 8, 1940, daughter of the late Nathan Ray Fleming and the late Janie Woods Fleming. She was also preceded in death by three siblings, Bill Fleming, Emily Fleming Smith, and Buddy Fleming. Mrs. Milner was a faithful Christian and was a long-time member of New Armuchee Baptist Church and had recently joined Floyd Springs Baptist Church. In high school, she was a star basketball player and during her senior year she helped lead her basketball team to the state championship. After high school, Mrs. Milner received her teaching degree...

Mr. Kenneth M. Moore, age 68, of the Everett Springs Community, Calhoun, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at a local hospital. Mr. Moore was born in Rome, Georgia on March 7, 1952, son of the late Benny "Jack" Moore and the late Annie "Gertrude" Jackson Moore. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Miranda Jane Armstrong. Mr. Moore was a 1970 graduate of Armuchee High School and was a member of Doyle Road Baptist Church. Prior to retirement in 2017, Mr. Moore worked as a plant operator for the Floyd County Water Department. He loved golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Melinda Turner Moore, to whom he was married on October...

Kevin Scott Young of Rome, Georgia, passed away suddenly of natural causes at his residence on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Kevin was born in Floyd County, GA on November 15, 1967, son of the late Pat Young and the late Bettye Young. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Katherine Young and Judi Young Lovell, by his brother, Chris Young, and by his niece, Tonya Dupree. A longtime employee of Floyd Medical Center, Kevin considered his coworkers his second family. Survivors include his brother, Jim Young; his sister, Beth Davenport (Tim); his nephew, Terence Dupree (Natalie); his nieces, Kimberly Connell (Joey), Skye Crabtree (Ryan), Johnda and Rachel Trammell, and Brooke...

Joel Linwood Jones, long-time resident of Rome and Armuchee, Georgia died at his home on January 5, 2021. Born on August 14, 1935 in Washington DC, he was the oldest child of James Alva Jones and Mattie Sharpe Jones. The family moved from Washington DC to Alston, Georgia in 1944 to be near extended family, after his father was diagnosed with TB during his Army draft physical. He graduated as Valedictorian from Mt Vernon - Ailey High School in 1953, having served as President of the Senior Class and the FFA Chapter. In high school, he was a lead scorer for the basketball team, active in baseball, and a member of the Beta Club. He received the Georgia Planters Award from FFA at the...

Joel Linwood Jones, long-time resident of Rome and Armuchee, Georgia died at his home on January 5, 2021. Born on August 14, 1935 in Washington DC, he was the oldest child of James Alva Jones and Mattie Sharpe Jones. His siblings Gilbert and Eric were also born in Washington DC and his sister Patricia was born in Alston, Georgia. His father was drafted into the Army in 1944, diagnosed with TB during the draft physical, and hospitalized with TB, first in Maryland, and then in Rome, Georgia. The family moved from Washington DC to Alston, Georgia in 1944 to be near extended family. He graduated as Valedictorian from Mt Vernon - Ailey High School in 1953, having served as President of the...

Dr. William M. "Bill" Dempsey, age 77, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in a local hospital. Dr. Dempsey was born in Siler City, NC on December 18, 1943, son of the late William John Dempsey and the late Helen Higgins Dempsey. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Antonia Lynn Dempsey, and by 3 brothers, Ralph, Jack, and Connie Dempsey. He attended Anderson Boys High School and began his military service at the age of 17. Dr. Dempsey served in the United States Army Special Forces, Rangers Division, for two tours of duty in Vietnam and served as the Army Recruiter in Rome, GA from 1977 until 1980. He received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees while serving in...

In the early morning hours Monday, December 28, 2020, Mrs. Joan Puryear Plymel, age 63, after a short and unexpected illness made her transition to be with the Lord that she served and loved with all her heart. With the exception of about 2 years, Joan was a life-long resident of Rome/Floyd County Georgia. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Franklin "Buddy" Puryear and Peggy Joan (Rackley) Puryear. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ray Plymel; a son, Jeremy and his wife, Jennifer Plymel; a daughter, Jaime and her husband, Chad Maddox, and her 7 grandchildren Emma, Savanna, Emily, Zane, Caylie, Kylee and Ezra. Joan is also survived by her sister, Sherrye (Puryear)...

Mr. Dickerson Earl Taylor, age 69, ofArmuchee,GA, went to be with the Lordon December 27, 2020, at a local hospital. Mr. Taylor was born in Rome, Georgia on May 22, 1951, son of the late Thomas Russell Taylor and the late Jean Dickerson Taylor. He worked at General Electric for 10 years. He retired from Shorter University as Assistant Vice-President for Facilities Management. He then served for a time as Construction Project Manager for Reinhardt University. At the time of his death, he was serving on the Floyd County Board of Assessors. Prior to Shorter, he established the family business, The Frame Up, which he and his wife operated for 35 years. Mr. Taylor was a member of Pleasant...

Mrs. Audine Melba New Dollar, age 84, of Rome, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Dollar was born in Fort Payne, AL, on December 22, 1936, daughter of the late Johnie New and the late Elsie Woodall New. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Wilburn Dollar, Sr., as well as 3 siblings, Donald New, Doyle New and Earline Wigley. Mrs. Dollar was a graduate of Sand Rock High School. She was a substitute teacher for many years at both Armuchee Middle School and Armuchee High School. Mrs. Dollar was an active member of New Armuchee Baptist Church where she faithfully sang in the choir. Survivors include 2...

Ms. Merylon Imogene Little Morgan, age 60, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday morning, December 19, 2020, at her residence. Ms. Morgan was born in Rome, GA on May 16, 1960, daughter of the late Alfred Little, Sr. and the late Mildred Edwards Little. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James William "Willie" Little. Ms. Morgan was a homemaker and was a member of Way of the Cross Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Sarina Bannister (Charles), Rome; her son, Stevie Lamar Garner, Jr., Rome; 4 sisters, Alice Faye Ballard, Mary Crowe, Martha Jane Ely, and Ruby Roberson, all of Rome; 3 brothers, Rev. Alfred Little, Jr., Marion Little, and Roy Little, all of Rome; 4...

Mrs. Vicki Brown, DC (Victoria Ann Coleen Brown), age 68, of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at a local hospital. Vicki was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 23, 1952. She was preceded in death by father, Forrest Eugene Brown; brother, Stephen M. Brown (Jacque Mullen). Vicki grew up in Rome, GA, and lived in Alameda, California from 1984 - 2016. Vicki came back to Rome, GA in 2016. Vicki attended St. Mary's School, a graduate of East Rome High School, Freshman year at UGA, graduate of Floyd College/Georgia Highlands College Registered Nursing program, (Miss Floyd College 1973), Georgia State University (BSN), Berkley Institute, Life University-West with a Doctor...

Mr. Marvin Albert Caldwell, age 87, of Armuchee, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Mr. Caldwell was born in Rome, GA on January 4, 1933, son of late Annie Laura Davis Caldwell and the late William Griffin Caldwell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Mae Caldwell, by a sister, Jeanie Nelson, and by 5 brothers, Calvin Caldwell, Tom Caldwell, John Caldwell, Monroe Caldwell, and George Caldwell. Marvin served our country in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Mohawk Carpets as a Hyster Operator and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughters, Sheila Mae Barrett, Karen Ann...

Mrs. Shirley Marie Reynolds Ashworth, age 57, of Adairsville, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at a local healthcare facility. Mrs. Ashworth was born in Floyd County, GA, on December 14, 1962, daughter of Ms. Henrietta Pyles Reynolds and the late Lonnie Junior Reynolds. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Steve Reynolds, Sr. Mrs. Ashworth was a graduate of Model High School. She worked as a creeler at Mohawk Industries for many years. Mrs. Ashworth was a member of Lakeview Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her loving husband, Dewey Ashworth, Adairsville, to whom she was married on February 22, 1990; 2 daughters, Lisa McCain...