Ms. Angela Louise "Angie" Walters, age 62, of Silver Creek, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at a Fort Payne, Alabama hospital. Ms. Walters was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 13, 1959, daughter of the late Bobby Joe Eugene Sims and the late Hilda Mullis Sims. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John William Walters. Ms. Walters was a homemaker and was a member of Doyle Road Baptist Church. Survivors include her companion, Ronnie Rampley, Silver Creek; a daughter, Stephanie Walters, Silver Creek; two sons, John Walters and his wife, Dana, Dallas, and Justin Walters and his husband, Matty, Decatur; two granddaughters, Katelynn & Isabella Walters; a brother, Joey...

Mrs. Jacqueline Green Gresham, age 83, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday morning, May 1, 2021, in a local hospital. Mrs. Gresham was born in Rome, GA on October 13, 1937, daughter of the late William and Ruby Freeman Green. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Johnson Gresham, and by her brother, Charles Nathan Green. She was a graduate of Pepperell High School in Lindale. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Battey Machinery here in Rome for a number of years. Mrs. Gresham attended First Baptist Church of Lindale where she was active in the Survivors Sunday School Class and the Senior Adult Choir. Survivors include her son, Doug Gresham (Melinda), Rome; 2...

Mrs. Rachel Banister Bargainnier, age 92, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at a local senior assisted living facility. Rachel was born in Canton, Ohio on June 26, 1928 to Gypsy Stephens Banister and Monroe Conyers Banister. She moved to Georgia with her parents at the age of two. She attended Rome High for Girls and played basketball for the school. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles Hugh Bargainnier, at the age of sixteen and they celebrated their 75th anniversary before his death in 2020. She was an accomplished seamstress who began sewing for others at the age of fifteen. She enjoyed sewing for her daughters and granddaughters throughout her life. ...

Mrs. Rachel Banister Bargainnier, age 92, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at a local senior assisted living facility. Rachel was born in Canton, Ohio on June 26, 1928 to Gypsy Stephens Banister and Monroe Conyers Banister. She moved to Georgia with her parents at the age of two. She attended Rome High for Girls and played basketball for the school. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles Hugh Bargainnier, at the age of sixteen and they celebrated their 75th anniversary before his death in 2020. She was an accomplished seamstress who began sewing for others at the age of fifteen. She enjoyed sewing for her daughters and granddaughters throughout her life....

Mrs. Ollie Hodge Poe, age 92, of Kathleen, GA, formerly of Rome, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Poe was born in Gainesville, FL on January 30, 1929, daughter of the late Peter Garfield Hodge and the late Cordia Missouri Thomas Hodge. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Thomas Eugene "Tom" Poe, by 4 sisters, Lizzie Cook, Madalyn Jones, Gloria Don Fowler, and Arabelle Francis, and by 2 brothers, Getzin and Ottis Hodge. Mrs. Poe was a graduate of Newberry High School in Newberry, FL, and a 1951 graduate of Berry College. A career educator, she taught at Rabun Gap School, Johnson School, Central Primary, and at Midway School, where she...

Mr. Lloyd Gregory Baker, age 76, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Baker was born in Chattanooga, TN on May 28, 1944, son of the former Loraine Johnson and the late Fred Baker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Weathington Baker. Mr. Baker was a veteran of the United States Army. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Local #48 as a Superintendent with North Brothers/PCI. Upon his retirement, he owned and operated the Sports Page on Dean Avenue for several years. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Baker, Trion; 2 sons, Gregory Lloyd Baker, Trion, and Gregory Rockdale Baker, Las Cruces, NM;...

Mrs. Annette Abney Willkie, age 69, of Silver Creek, GA, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Willkie was born in Macon, GA on September 8, 1951, daughter of the late Robert Bryant Abney, Sr. and the late Annie Jo George Abney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Willkie and by a brother, Robert B. Abney, Jr. Mrs. Willkie was a 1969 graduate of Pepperell High School in Lindale. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with BellSouth as an Electronic Technician for over 31 years. Mrs. Willkie was a member of Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church. Survivors include 2 daughters, Jaime Martin and Jessica Merritt, both of Silver Creek; 3...

Mr. Terry James Goss, age 71, of Silver Creek, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Goss was born in Floyd County, Georgia on June 16, 1949, son of the late Ellis Franklin Goss and the late Beatrice Hammett Goss. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Teresa Gail Goss. Mr. Goss was a veteran of the U. S. Navy where he served as a Seabee during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, he was a long-distance truck driver for Shaw Industries. Mr. Goss was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed doing mechanic work, gardening, and working outside. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Teresa Swindle Goss, to whom he was married on January 8, 1971; two daughters, Tonya...

Mrs. Linda Frances Chandler, age 73, of Lindale, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at a local hospital. Mrs. Chandler was born in Rome, Georgia on April 8, 1948, daughter of the late William Riley Chambers, Sr. and the late Frances Thompson Chambers. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Cecelia Diane "Cil" Chambers, and by two brothers, William Riley "Sonny" Chambers, Jr., and Robin Harris. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Chandler worked as an Office Manager for Floyd Medical Center. She was a faithful member of Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church where she was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class. Mrs. Chandler loved studying the Bible and was a former Sunday School...

Mr. Tony Wayne Martin, age 53, of Lindale, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at a local hospital. Tony was born in Rome, Georgia on October 20, 1967, son of Jerry Milton Martin and Syble Ruth Tillery Martin. He was a graduate of Pepperell High School and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Mr. Martin was the manager of Martin's Auto. He was a member of the NRA and was a former member of the Police Explorers. Survivors include his wife, Nea Faye Walters Martin; a son, Joey Ryan Martin (Breeanna); a grandson, Conner Charles Wayne Martin; his parents, Jerry & Syble Martin; three sisters, Celina Dellinger (Tommy), Pamela Ann Colston (David), and Tammy Diane Martin-Hulsey;...

Mr. Johnny Mack Trotter, age 68, of Lindale, GA, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, in a local hospital. Mr. Trotter was born in Rome, GA on August 14, 1952, son of the late John William "J. W." Trotter and the late Bobbie Mormon Trotter. He was a 1970 graduate of Pepperell High School in Lindale and attended Berry College prior to graduating from Chattahoochee Technical College. A Master Carpenter, Mr. Trotter worked several years with Wayne Robinson Builders. He then became a Carpentry Instructor at Coosa Valley Technical College. Prior to his retirement, he was Facilities Director for the entire Georgia Northwestern Technical College system. Mr. Trotter was a member and Deacon...

Mr. Dennis James Little, age 57, of Lindale, GA, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, in a local hospital. Mr. Little was born in Rome, GA on December 30, 1963, son of the late Dennis and Betty Phillips Little. He was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Genie Salter, Vicky Little, and Wanda Little, and by a brother, Tony Little. Mr. Little was a 1983 graduate of East Rome High School and attended Floyd College. He spent many years in law enforcement as an officer with the Rome Police Department, the Summerville Police Department, and the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as Code Enforcement Officer with Bartow County for several years. Mr. Little...

Mr. Randall "Randy" Chambers, age 61, of Rome, GA, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021, in a local hospital. Mr. Chambers was born in Floyd County, GA on July 24, 1959, son of the late George Franklin Chambers and the late Katherine Floyd Chambers. He attended Model High School in Shannon. Prior to his becoming disabled, he was employed with Marglen Industries for several years. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, the former Sherryl Milstead, to whom he was married on September 20, 1996; 2 sons, Randall O. Chambers, Rome, and Cody Crawley, Camp Lejeune, NC; a sister, Susan Rogers, Alabama; a brother, George Rodney Chambers (Linda), Rome; nieces and...

Mrs. Phyllis Velie Hannay, age 94, of Rome, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in a local hospital. Mrs. Hannay was born in Greenville, NY on February 24, 1927, daughter of the late Roscoe Byron Velie and Elizabeth Finch Velie. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Dick" Hannay, and by a sister, Doris Elizabeth Velie Hannay. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Hannay was employed as a Bookkeeper with Sears, Roebuck and Company for 11 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lindale. Survivors include 2 sons, Curtis Richard Hannay, Afton, WY, and Dr. Keith Hannay (Marsha), Centre, AL; 5 grandchildren, Christopher Andrew Hannay, St. Petersburg, FL, Zachary...

Mrs. Carolyn Smart Perkins, age 84, of Silver Creek, GA, passed away Wednesday morning, April 14, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Perkins was born in Cherokee County, AL on September 19, 1936, daughter of the late John Felton Smart and the late Janie Estelle Malone Smart. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Elbert Perkins, by a daughter, Janice Duisen, by a grandson, Jamie Kennamer, and by 9 siblings. After having been employed with West Point Pepperell Manufacturing Co. in Lindale for a number of years, she retired from Valley Vend Services following several years of employment. She was member of Silver Creek Church of God where she served as a faithful Young Adults Sunday...

Rev. Elton Durell (Peanut Man) Hobbs, age 74, of Rome, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at his residence. Rev. Hobbs was born in Dexter, GA on February 12, 1947, son of the late Erven Hobbs and the late Rosa Mullis Hobbs. He was a self-employed vendor and was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife, the former Myra Earwood Shiflett, to whom he was married on March 31, 2012; a daughter, Miss Lynn Hobbs, Glennville, GA; a son, Daniel Hobbs, Claxton, GA; 2 stepsons, Rev. Sammy Shiflett (Brandy), Silver Creek and Nick Shiflett (Heather), Adairsville; 9 grandchildren and 2 nephews. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021, at 7pm at Unity...

Mr. Ronald David Dasher, age 78, of Rome, GA, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, in a local hospital. Mr. Dasher was born in Valdosta, GA on October 6, 1942, son of the late Lawrence David Dasher and the late Evelyn Arnold Dasher. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Dasher, and by a grandson, Landon Dasher. He attended Valdosta High School for 3 years prior to graduating as the Star Student from Lowndes County High School in 1959. He was also awarded the designation of Star Student for the county. In 1964, he graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Dasher was employed for 33 years with a major state utility company before retiring from...

Mrs. Jackie Smith Brooks, age 82, 3126 Cedartown Highway, Rome, passed away at her residence on Friday evening, April 9, 2021. Mrs. Brooks was born in Soddy Daisy, TN on November 7, 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Al Brooks, in 1996. She is survived by her children, Bob (Caroline) Brooks and Nancy (Jeff) Williams; her sister, Linda (Dean) Regula; grandchildren, Alan Brooks, Danielle Bolen, Jordan Shuler and Jake Williams; great grandchildren, Jackson, Brooklyn, Jacob, and Ella Grace. She will be missed by nieces, nephews, and life-long friends. Mrs. Brooks enjoyed life to the fullest and always had a smile on her face. The family would like to thank the...

Mrs. Jackie Smith Brooks, age 82, 3126 Cedartown Highway, Rome, passed away at her residence on Friday evening, April 9, 2021. Mrs. Brooks was born in Soddy Daisy, TN on November 7, 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Al Brooks, in 1996. She is survived by her children, Bob (Caroline) Brooks and Nancy (Jeff) Williams; her sister, Linda (Dean) Regula; grandchildren, Alan Brooks, Danielle Bolen, Jordan Shuler and Jake Williams; great grandchildren, Jackson, Brooklyn, Jacob, and Ella Grace. She will be missed by nieces, nephews, and life-long friends. Mrs. Brooks enjoyed life to the fullest and always had a smile on her face. The family would like to thank the...

Ms. Rachel Eugene Johnson, age 80, of Lindale, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at a local hospital. Ms. Johnson was born in Rome, Georgia on January 15, 1941, daughter of the late J. C. Adams and the late Mattie Boozer Martin. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Adams. Mrs. Johnson was a member of East Rome Baptist Church. Ms. Johnson worked for Dillinger's for several years, at General Electric in Rome until it closed, at K-Mart for several years and then retired from Suhner. Survivors include a son, Dewayne Johnson (Martha Neighbors), Lindale; a daughter, Marilyn Trotter (David), Rome; nine grandchildren, Michael Davis (Mara), Kristin Davis, Erica Bobo (T. J.),...

Mrs. Sandra Lynne Smith Ransom, age 74, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, in a local health care facility. Mrs. Ransom was born in Tallapoosa, GA on September 18, 1946, daughter of the late George Washington Smith and the late Mozelle Pollard Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Freddy Webster Ransom. Mrs. Ransom was a graduate of Pepperell High School in Lindale. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a Secretary with Healthy Touch here in Rome for 13 years. Mrs. Ransom was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Ransom Mayberry (Andrew), Rome; 2 brothers, David Smith and Jimmy Smith (Denise), all of Rome;...