Ms. Martha Lee Rogers, age 100, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at her residence. Ms. Rogers was born in Rome, GA on June 24, 1920, daughter of the late John Nevin Horn and the late Cynthia Elizabeth Higgins Horn. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Leon Rogers, and by 6 siblings, Mildred Smith, Evelyn Murdock, Marvin Horn, Frank Horn, Bruce Horn and John Horn. Ms. Rogers was a homemaker who did not meet a stranger. She loved flowers and cooking for her family. Ms. Rogers was a faithful member of Shorter Avenue Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 60 years. Survivors include 3 daughters, Elaine Pledger...

Mr. John Ronnie Gilreath, age 75, of Rome, GA, passed away on February 26, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Gilreath was born in Floyd County, GA on May 19, 1945, son of the late James Frank Gilreath and the late Helen Neal Gilreath. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Beatrice Knowles Gilreath, a daughter, Susan Gilreath Ashley, and by 5 siblings, Patricia Abernathy, Donald Gilreath, Elbert Gilreath. James Gilreath, and Danny Gilreath. Mr. Gilreath was a veteran of the United States Army having served overseas in Vietnam from 1966-1968. He was a member of the Insulators and Allied Workers Local #48. Survivors include 4 daughters; Stephanie Mantooth...

Mr. Claude Ellis Wade, age 53, or Cave Spring, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at a local hospital. Mr. Wade was born in Columbus, Georgia on December 28, 1967, son of Arthur Wayne Wade and the late Shirley Ruth Presley Wade. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sheila Wade. Mr. Wade worked for several years as a mechanic. Survivors include two sons, Tootie Ellis Wayne Wade (Lacey Hudgins), Silver Creek, and Trenton Blu Wade (Chelsea), Silver Creek; his father, Arthur Wade, Cave Spring; a brother, Tony Wade (Jenifer), Rome; a sister, Connie Sue Humphrey, Piedmont, AL; grandchildren, Brantley Wade and Greylin Wade; nieces and nephews, Josh, Brandon, Austin, Haley, Sarah...

Mrs. Marjorie Tucker Lane, age 86, of Rome, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Margie was born in Whitfield County, Georgia on December 13, 1934, daughter of the late Herbert and Clara Tucker Slack. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, T. L. Lane, and by her sister, Lillian Jones. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lindale, where she served for many years. She worked in the Pepperell Elementary Cafeteria before working as a Lab Technician and retiring from Greenwood Mills Lindale Plant. Mrs. Margie had a tremendous love for people which led to her volunteering in the Lindale community as a Girl Scout Troop...

Mr. Roy Donald "Don" Johnston, Jr., age 74, of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Johnston was born in Floyd County, GA on November 5, 1946, son of the late Roy Donald Johnston, Sr. and the late Martha McGinnis Johnston. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Carol Johnston. Mr. Johnston was a graduate of West Rome High School as well as Dalton State University where he received his B.B.A. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Before his retirement, Mr. Johnston owned and operated his heating and air company, Johnston Enterprises. He was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife, Shirley...

Mrs. Reva LaVerne (Hicks) Adair, age 91, of Rome, Georgia went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2021. She was born on April 13, 1929, in Senath, MO. She had lived most of her life in Battle Creek, Michigan and later in Chatsworth, Georgia. She loved Jesus with her entire heart and was a member of Central Community Church in Chatsworth. She loved and was proud of her family. She was a very kind and caring lady. Throughout her life she often looked after and cared for others. She will be fondly remembered by all that knew her. Reva was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Lorenia Keown Hicks, and her husband, Chester Marion Adair. She was also preceded in...

Mrs. Betty Joyce Smith, age 87, of Rome, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at a local assisted living facility. Mrs. Smith was born in Lindale, Georgia on June 25, 1933, daughter of the late Hayden O. Smith and the late Ava Feazell Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Aaron Smith, Sr., and by two brothers, Harold and Horace Smith. She was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Lindale. Prior to retirement, Mr. Smith worked at Greenwood Mills in Lindale. Survivors include a daughter, Debra Kay Bobo (Danny), Silver Creek; two sons, Stephen Eugene Smith (Leigh Ann), Forsyth, and William A. "Bill" Smith, Jr. (Michelle), Rome; five grandchildren, Hannah...

Mrs. Marguerite Louise "Mugs" Grindstaff, age 94, of Cave Spring, GA, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Grindstaff was born in Rock Run, AL on December 11, 1926, daughter of the late Howard White and Katie Arrington Harrison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Grindstaff, by a son, Robert Terry Grindstaff, by a sister, Annie Belle Couch, by a brother, Comer White, and by a special aunt, Jewel Tuck. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Grindstaff was employed with Fox Manufacturing Co. here in Rome for many years. She was a member of Liberty View Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Kenneth Grindstaff (Imogene), Cave Spring; 2...

Mr. Nolan Gail Floyd, age 78, of Silver Creek, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at a local hospital. Mr. Floyd was born in Floyd County, GA on May 18, 1942, son of the late Conn Floyd and the late Ruth Stewart Floyd. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara English Floyd, and by 8 siblings. Mr. Floyd worked for Little Debbie for 20 years, then worked at Florida Tile and Lindale Manufacturing before retiring from Meggit, Inc. in Rockmart, GA. After this retirement, he worked at Publix for many years. Mr. Floyd was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his 2 sons, Mitchell Floyd, Silver Creek, and Scotty Floyd...

Mrs. Betty Jo Carver Thacker, age 84, of Rome, GA, passed away February 15, 2021. She was born April 29, 1936, the second child of the late Clarence Tumlin Carver and Vivian Emma Patrick Carver. She had resided in the Dykes Creek Community her entire life and was a member of the Dykes Creek Baptist Church (DCBC) where she had worshipped for the past 70 years. Mrs. Thacker was a graduate of Johnson High School, Carroll Lynn Business School and attended Coosa Valley Tech. She was employed by The Rome Housing Authority (NWGRA) in the Finance Department for 31 years. In her retirement years, she enjoyed traveling through the USA and Canada with her favorite travel agencies, spending time at...

Mr. Daniel Joseph Hunter, age 51, of Palm Coast, FL, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. Mr. Hunter was born in North Kingston, RI, on August 13, 1969, son of Eddy Hutto and Ann King. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, June Ely, and by his paternal grandparents, George and Linnie Hutto. Mr. Hunter was a self-employed professional painter for his entire working life. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Hunter, Palm Coast; his daughter and son, Rina Vega and Andrew Davis (Meggan), Palm Coast; his mother, Ann King (John), Rome; his father, Eddy Hutto (Grace), Palm Coast. In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Hunter will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at...

Giles M. Chapman, Jr., age 82, of Rome went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 12, 2021. Giles was born on November 11, 1938, in Anderson, SC the son of the late Giles & Mary Chapman. He is survived by his wife, Iva, two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles & Season, and Matthew & Cherie, a granddaughter, Kamdyn, and two grandsons, Bryce & Conley. Giles was raised in Pensacola, FL and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army which helped instill in him a love for his country and a strong sense of patriotism that continued throughout his life. His patriotism drove him to re-ignite the Americanism efforts of the Rome Exchange club. He was the leader of the One...

Mrs. Vena Lou Blaker, age 85, of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at a local hospital. Mrs. Blaker was born in Dekalb County, Alabama on August 7, 1935, daughter of the late John Franklin Stephens and the late Alma Charlsie Jones Stephens. She was a member of McFall Baptist Church. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Blaker worked for several years in housekeeping at Battey State Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Wilburn Blaker; a daughter, Teresa Faloon (Hugh), Rome; a son, Gerald David Pope, Rome; two grandsons, David A. Blalock and Chris Faloon (Haley); five great grandchildren, Seirra Barnett, Skye Blalock, Taylor Blalock, Hunter Faloon, and Lindsey Faloon; a special...

Mrs. Vena Lou Blaker, age 85, of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at a local hospital. Mrs. Blaker was born in Dekalb County, Alabama on August 7, 1935, daughter of the late John Franklin Stephens and the late Alma Charlsie Jones Stephens. She was a member of McFall Baptist Church. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Blaker worked for several years in housekeeping at Battey State Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Wilburn Blaker; a daughter, Teresa Faloon (Hugh), Rome; a son, Gerald David Pope, Rome; two grandsons, David A. Blalock and Chris Faloon (Haley); five great grandchildren, Seirra Barnett, Skye Blalock, Taylor Blalock, Hunter Faloon, and Lindsey Faloon; a special...

Mrs. Virginia Ramey Dougherty Connell, age 102, of Rome, GA, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, in a local hospital. Mrs. Connell was born in the Spring Creek Community of Floyd County on January 2, 1919, daughter of the late John Wesley Dougherty and the late Jim Willie Mathis Dougherty. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Ernest Connell, by a son, William Wesley Connell, by 8 sisters, Lucille Mull, Olivia Mathis, Plassie Mathis, Farris Freeman, Mozelle Welch, Gertrude Dougherty, Roberta Penley, and Sarah Reece, and by 2 brothers, Frank C. and Albert Wesley Dougherty. Mrs. Connell is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Connell, with her husband, served...

Mrs. Jana Elise Hopkins McCurry, age 64, of Silver Creek, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. McCurry was born in Rome, Georgia on March 21, 1956, daughter of the late George Hopkins and the late Doris Poole Hopkins. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Derick Kyle Hopkins. Mrs. McCurry attended the Pepperell schools and was a 1974 graduate of East Rome High School. She received a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. Prior to retirement, she worked as a Customer Service Representative for Walter-Kleur. Survivors include her husband, Stephen Eugene McCurry, to whom she was married on December 28, 1980; two sons, Joshua Shane McCurry,...

Mr. Thomas James "Jimmy" Bridges, Jr., age 76, of Lindale, GA, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021, in a local health care facility. Mr. Bridges was born in Rome, GA on August 17, 1944, son of the late Thomas James "Buck" Bridges, Sr. and the late Annie Lee Goss Bridges. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Bridges Dean. Jimmy was a 1962 graduate of Pepperell High School in Lindale and attended Shorter College, where he was a member of the tennis team. A meat cutter by trade, Mr. Bridges had been employed with Piggly Wiggly and Big Star prior to his retiring as a meat buyer at J. L. Lester & Sons in Rockmart. Following his retirement, he was also employed part-time...

Mr. Willie Alton Poole, Sr., age 73, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Poole was born in Floyd County, GA on May 1, 1947, son of the late Willie A. J. Poole and the late Sarah Kidd Poole. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Esther Ruth Loveless Poole, by 2 sisters, Charlene and Wanda Poole, and by a brother, Dick Poole. Before an injury at work, Mr. Poole was a forklift mechanic at Wooten Lift Truck Service which later became North Georgia lift truck service. He also worked for a stint at Diamond Carpet Mills. Mr. Poole was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his son, Willie Alton "Al" Poole, Jr....

Mr. Gordon Russell Ray Jr., age 49, of Silver Creek GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Gordon was born in Rome, GA on February 9, 1971. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines and was of the Baptist faith. He was employed with Tyson Foods in the electrical maintenance department. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Stroud Ray; his daughter, Taylor Ray; his mother, Joyce Ann Carver Ray; his father, Gordon Russell Ray Sr.; his sister, Melissa Ann Ray Parker, his brothers; David Dekota Ray and Shawn Ray; his special friend, Mandy Brownlow; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Wednesday, February 10,...

Mr. Ronnie Edward Morris, age 76, of Centre, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Morris was born in Wrightsville, Georgia on April 21, 1944, son of the late Asa Morris and the late Evie Mae Beasley Morris. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, T. C. Morris, Gene Morris, and Bob Morris, and by a sister, Faye Cox. Mr. Morris was a veteran of the Army Reserves. Prior to retirement, he was the General Superintendent for Inland Container in Rome. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Coosa Lodge #622 F&AM. Mr. Morris loved gardening, birds (especially Martins), and living on Lake Weiss. Survivors include his wife, Veronica...

Mrs. Betty Sue Carter, age 85, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at a local senior living facility. Mrs. Carter was born in Cave Spring, Georgia on March 22, 1935, daughter of the late Leo Dodson Ingram and the late Bertha Mae Nichols Ingram. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Glenward Carter, Sr., by a great grandson, and by four siblings. Mrs. Carter was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and was a two-time breast cancer survivor who had led the Relay for Life survivor's lap. Survivors include three daughters, Belinda Carter, Rockmart, Jeri Carter, Tacoma, WA, and Melissa Bowman,...