Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel

Charles Gregory Parris, age 62, of Silver Creek, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at a Marietta hospital. Mr. Parris was born in Rome, Georgia on August 7, 1959, son of the late Charles David Parris and the late Geneva Willoughby Parris. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gina Lee Rowland Parris, by a son, Chad Parris, and by a sister, Vickie Floyd. Prior to retirement, Mr. Parris worked for a number of years for Atlanta Gas Light. He was a member of Crosspoint Community Church and the Mackey Lodge #120 F.&A.M. Mr. Parris was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, and traveling. Survivors include his fianc?, Vanessa Fortune; two sons, Jason Parris (Catherine)...

Mrs. Juanita Mae Key Green, age 84, of Rome, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at a local hospital. Mrs. Green was born on August 14, 1937, in Cleburne County, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Jimmie Green, on January 8, 2019, her parents, Rev. Homer Key and Edna Knight Key, sisters, Mrs. Wanda Caldwell and Mrs. Laquieda Joiner, and by her son-in-law, Charles Ely. Mrs. Green was a member of Lindale First Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Shorter College and taught at Pepperell Middle School. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Debbie Ely; son, Randy Green (Sherry) both of Rome; son, Dr. Tim Green (Beth) of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Kasey Green Brant,...

Mr. James Eldon "Jimmy" Noles, age 87, of Aragon, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Noles was born in Aragon, Georgia on March 11, 1935, son of the late Richard Eldon Noles and the late Grace Holland Noles. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Williams Noles, by a son, Michael Lamar Noles, and by two brothers, Walter Lee Noles and Wilbur Noles. Mr. Noles was a member of Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church where he was a member of the "Prime Timers". Prior to retirement, he worked for Atlanta Gas Light for 41 years. Survivors include two sons, Larry Richard Noles (March Ann), Aragon, and Ronald Eldon Noles (Connie), Cartersville; a daughter-in-law,...

Mr. James Eldon "Jimmy" Noles, age 87, of Aragon, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Noles was born in Aragon, Georgia on March 11, 1935, son of the late Richard Eldon Noles and the late Grace Holland Noles. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Williams Noles, by a son, Michael Lamar Noles, and by two brothers, Walter Lee Noles and Wilbur Noles. Mr. Noles was a member of Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church where he was a member of the "Prime Timers". Prior to retirement, he worked for Atlanta Gas Light for 41 years. Survivors include two sons, Larry Richard Noles (March Ann), Aragon, and Ronald Eldon Noles (Connie), Cartersville; a daughter-in-law,...

Let me tell you about my dad. Luther Lamar (Luke) Studdard was born to the late W.H. and Ezma Bright Studdard on January 21, 1940, in Spring Garden, Alabama. He was one of eight children. He attended Spring Garden School. There were days that they would skip school to pick cotton to help meet the needs at home. The family attended the Exie Congregational Holiness Church. In the late 50's, the family moved to Rome where the kids would attend Pepperell School. On a Sunday night in 1960, he met a beautiful blue-eyed blonde, Kay Chambers, at the Dari-Delite. No one was supposed to know because she had skipped church and went there with a friend. At the time, she was seeing someone else. Dad...

Janice Kay Mullinax, age 62, of Rome, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Ms. Mullinax was born in Rome, Georgia on January 26, 1960, daughter of the late Marshall Thomas "M.T." Mullinax and the late Ophelia Stamey Mullinax. She was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph Taylor Hayes, and by a brother, Thomas Daniel Mullinax. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She worked for several years as a sales clerk for various convenience stores. Survivors include a sister, Cathy Mullinax; two brothers, Gary Wayne Mullinax (Rosanna) and Marshall Mullinax (Sandra); her stepmother, Barbara Mullinax; her boyfriend, Chris Holcomb; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be...

Guy Neal Wardlaw, age 69, of Rome, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at a local hospital following a sudden illness. Mr. Wardlaw was born in Marietta, Georgia on December 10, 1952, son of the late Roland L. Wardlaw and the late Georgia Hix Wardlaw. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Georgiana Wardlaw. Mr. Wardlaw played football for the Citadel and at Jacksonville State. He was a freelancer and worked various jobs during his lifetime. For the last several years, he had devoted himself to being a personal caregiver. Mr. Wardlaw loved cooking and had many friends living from California to Florida. Survivors include two brothers, David Wardlaw, Cedartown, and Miles H. Wardlaw,...

Mr. C. Harold Griffin, age 82, of Kingston, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Griffin was born in Hahira, GA on October 5, 1939, son of the late Howard Griffin and the late Carrie Mae Kelly Griffin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Jean Boyd Griffin, and by four siblings, Mildred McGill, Harvey Griffin, Billy Griffin and Sarah Suttles. Mr. Griffin received his bachelor's degree in Sociology from Valdosta State University. He began his career with the State of Georgia in 1964 as a Health Services Program Representative and retired in 1996 as Northwest Georgia 10 County Principle Communicable Disease Specialist. Mr. Griffin was a member of...

Thomas Martin Shea passed away on May 9th, 2022. He was 68 years old. Tom was an unceasingly devoted and doting husband, a powerfully supportive and loving father, a thoughtful and fun-loving brother, a tender and attentive son, and a generous and caring friend to all who knew him. He was always the life of the party. Whether kicking his leg over his head on the dance floor, or captivating a dinner party with his stories and quick wit, he never shied away from a chance to make people smile. In true Tom fashion, he wrote his own obituary, which we felt captured his spirit perfectly and is shared below: Well -apparently, I have passed away. I knew that would happen someday, I just...

Mr. Hoyt Franklin Terry, age 80, of Rome, GA, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Terry was born in Floyd County, GA on February 2, 1942, son of the late Adolphus Franklin Terry and the late Annie Mae Morris Terry. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, William Lee Terry and Charles Eugene Terry. Mr. Terry was a veteran of the United States Army having served from 1964 until 1967. Prior to his retirement he worked at Trend Mills, Florida Tile and Peach State Labs. Mr. Terry played the piano for Eden Valley Baptist Church and Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Wanda White Terry, Rome, to whom he was married on November 24, 1967;...

Kenny "Odell" Justice, age 75, of Silver Creek, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday evening, May 4, 2022, surrounded by family that loved him dearly. Odell was born in Rome, Georgia on September 24, 1946, son of the late Kenny Lee Justice and the late Lucille Bray Justice. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Lamar Justice. Odell was a devout Christian and was a member of Gideon's International. He wore many hats while on this earth as a father, papa, IRS agent, landlord, teacher, and chicken farmer. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving during the Vietnam War. Odell was a friend to all and was always willing to help others any way he could. Survivors include his...

Alexis Trachelle Pendleton Lloyd, age 41, of Silver Creek, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at a local hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Alexis was born in Sarasota, Florida on April 26, 1981, daughter of James A. Pendleton and April Michelle Sheff Pendleton. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Pendleton. Alexis was a member of His Church. She loved the outdoors, gardening, flowers and working on cars and was an auto mechanic by trade. She was an avid arrowhead collector. Survivors include her husband, Shane Lloyd; two daughters, Mercedes Ramer (Jon) and Promise Pendleton-Brown; her parents, James & April Pendleton; three sisters, Nicole Waln...

Ralph Douglas Cain, Sr., age 76, of Rome, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at his daughter's residence. Mr. Cain was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 29, 1946, son of the late Joseph Paul Cain, Sr. and the late Audrey Iona Chandler Cain. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Diane Hayes Cain, and by a brother, Robert Eugene Cain, Sr. Prior to retirement, he worked in janitorial services at Spears Mattress Company. He was a member of Hollywood Baptist Church. Survivors include five daughters, Rachel Cain, Melissa Cain, Janet Petzold, Tammy Cain, and Sarah Martin; two sons, Douglas Cain, and Vincent Cain; a sister, Louise Southerland; a brother, Paul Cain; 22 grandchildren;...

Mr. Ercie Templeton, age 80, of Lindale, GA, passed away Saturday morning, April 30, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Templeton was born in Carls Fork, KY on June 4, 1941, son of the late Cecil Templeton and the late Elenora Boyles Templeton. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, L. B. and Eugene Templeton. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Bekaert for 27 years. Mr. Templeton was of the Christian faith. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved working around the house and gardening. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, the former Frances Thompson, to whom he was married on May 17, 1968; 3 children, Billy...

Dr. Larry Baxter Atwell, 76, of Rome, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2022. Larry was born on February 25, 1946, to John Lee Atwell and Zora Ollis Atwell in Banner Elk, N.C. He spent a few of his early years in Detroit but mostly grew up in and around Boone, N.C. Larry Atwell attended Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, N.C., received his Master's of Education at the University of South Carolina and earned a doctorate at Georgia State University. He began his career in education in 1970 as a teacher in Cayce, S.C. He later served as Assistant Principal and Principal at schools in Sumter, S.C. In 1980, Dr. Atwell joined Rome City Schools as a Title I Director. Two years later,...

Ms. Norma Jean Huckaby, age 70, of Silver Creek, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at a local hospital. Ms. Huckaby was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on June 3, 1951, daughter of the late John Robert Hemsley, Jr. and the late Marie Marjorie Gibbons Hemsley. She was a member of HBC Rome where she was a member of the Amazing Grace Sunday School class and taught Pre-K Sunday School for several years and was lovingly known to all as "Granny Jean". She received an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Floyd College and was named the Lawrence Society History Student of the Year in 1992. Prior to retirement, Ms. Huckaby worked for Floyd Medical Center for over 30 years. ...

Mr. Calvin Cooledge Miller, age 95, of Lindale, GA, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, in a local hospital. Mr. Miller was born in Polk County, GA on June 28, 1926, son of the late Martin Jeet Miller and the late Flora Elsberry Miller. He was also preceded in death by his son, Calvin C. Miller, Jr. Mr. Miller served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1944 until 1946. He reenlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952 and served until 1965. Mr. Miller retired from General Electric here in Rome following a number of years of employment. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his sister, Betty Ann Leach, Lindale; a niece, Cheryl Leach Baker (Jimmy), Rome; a...

Mrs. Sandra Faye Hampton, age 65, of Lindale, GA passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at a local hospital. Mrs. Hampton was born in Floyd County, GA on July 7, 1956, daughter of the late John Willie Proctor, Sr. and the late Eva Mae Stevens Proctor. She was a graduate of Pepperell High School and Coosa Valley Tech. She was a Certified Medical Coder and had been an employed at Atrium Health Floyd for 31years. She was a member of Hollywood Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandy Guice in 2006, and by a brother, Harold Proctor, in 2014. Survivors include her husband, Gregory Hampton, Sr., to whom she was married March 8, 1972; a...

Ms. Marcia June Smith, age 62, of Lindale, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at a local hospital. Ms. Smith was born in Atlanta, GA, on June 13, 1959, daughter of Juanita Smith Henry and the late David Henry. She graduated from Forest Hills Christian School in Stone Mountain, GA. Ms. Smith was a sales representative for the Fairbanks Company in Rome. She had an extremely "green thumb" and an unbelievable talent for not only planning a garden but maintaining it as well. Ms. Smith was of the Christian faith. Survivors include 4 children, Erin Fortney (Patrick Ream), Spokane, WA, Morgan Smith, Rome, Dakota Smith (Devyn), Acworth, and Maj. Ryan Fortney (Emily), Buenos Aires,...

Mrs. Patty Isabel Warren Vick Buford, age 83, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at a local hospital. Mrs. Buford was born in Lindale, GA, on February 4, 1939, daughter of the late Roy Warren and the late Ruby Hovers Warren. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Don Vick, and by 3 siblings, Charles, Louise and J. W. Mrs. Buford worked as a creeler at the mill in Celanese for many years. She also held various jobs at the Circle Supermarket, GMC, and for her son, Clayton. Mrs. Buford was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Buford, Rome, to whom she was married on September 16, 1999; 4 children, Lynn Vick,...

Mrs. Dolores Bradshaw Osteen, age 83, of Silver Creek, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in an assisted living residence in Cartersville. Mrs. Osteen was born in Floyd County, GA on August 6, 1938, daughter of the late Hamilton N. Bradshaw and the late Frances Baker Nichols. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Dean Osteen on March 5, 2016. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Bell South following 36 years of employment. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers/Bell South Retirees and was of the Christian faith. Survivors include 2 sons, Larry Kyle Osteen (Nancy), Kingston, and Corey Stephen Osteen (Stephanie), Panama City Beach, FL; two...