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Mr. Robert "Bob" Abbott, age 75, of Rockmart, GA passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. Mr. Abbott was born in Lexington, KY on January 19, 1947, a son of the late John Wilson "Jack" Abbott and the late Helen Cochran Abbott. Bob had lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart where he was a member and former trustee of Rockmart First United Methodist Church. Bob was a graduate of Rockmart High School then attended West Georgia College. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Bob enjoyed gardening and working in his yard and also at his church. He was owner/operator of the Walker Mountain Store...

Rev. Charles Griffin Garrett, age 80, a lifelong resident of Rockmart GA, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday morning, April 17, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Rev. Garrett was born on January 14, 1942, in Rockmart, GA to the late Rev. Lawrence G. Garrett and Vivian Lipham Garrett. He was a 1960 graduate of Rockmart High School. Early in his career, he worked for General Electric in Rome while attending Shorter College and later was a carpenter and homebuilder with Lawrence G. Garrett and Sons. In the 1970's, he, and his siblings along with his father's influence opened Buy-Low Home Decorating Center and Building Supply. He also prepared taxes for family,...

Rev. Charles Griffin Garrett, age 80, a lifelong resident of Rockmart GA, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday morning, April 17, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Rev. Garrett was born on January 14, 1942, in Rockmart, GA to the late Rev. Lawrence G. Garrett and Vivian Lipham Garrett. He was a 1960 graduate of Rockmart High School. Early in his career, he worked for General Electric in Rome while attending Shorter College and later was a carpenter and homebuilder with Lawrence G. Garrett and Sons. In the 1970's, he, and his siblings along with his father's influence opened Buy-Low Home Decorating Center and Building Supply. He also prepared taxes for family,...

Mrs. Carolyn Elaine Shepard Thomas, age 79, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Mrs. Thomas was born on December 15, 1942 in Rome, GA, to her late parents: Henry N. Shepard and Emily Carlton Shepard. Elaine was a 1960 graduate of Rockmart High School. After high school, she attended Shorter College where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1964. After graduating she lived in Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, North Carolina, New Orleans, Louisiana and Albuquerque, New Mexico before moving back to Rome. Georgia in 1993. Mrs. Thomas worked as a real estate agent for many years with Reese and Smallwood, and was of the Baptist Faith. In her free time she loved traveling and...

Lester Clarence Mullins, Jr. (L.C., Moon, Kayo) passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, at his home in Rome, GA at 97. L.C. was born July 21, 1924, in Whitfield County, GA to Lester Clarence, Sr. and Verta McKay Mullins. He grew up in Lumber City, GA with his sister Lillian Mullins Camp, twelve years his senior and Henry Joe Mullins, six years his senior. He attended Lumber City High School. In 1944, L.C. joined the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. He was a proud veteran who served and loved his country, prayed for it and our leaders. He was known as Moon Mullins at Robins Air Force Base where he retired after working for 35 years as an Aircraft Electrical Inspector. He truly...

Lillian Joyce (Ware) Swendsen, 72 of Salt Springs, Florida went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2022. She was born March 7, 1949 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. She is the daughter of the late Violet and Clarence Edward Jones. Joyce moved to Georgia at a young age where she was a graduate of North Cobb high school. Joyce married George Wayne Ware of Rome, GA. and had 3 children Brian, Darian, and Regina Ware. Joyce furthered her education by attending Berry and Shorter College in Rome, GA. where she received her Teaching Degree. She taught at Pepperell elementary in Lindale, GA. Wayne and Joyce, were members of Oak Hill Church of Christ, and were very active in the church and community there....

Mrs. Marie Waters Quick, age 97, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. Marie was born on August 26, 1924 to her parents, Charlie Waters and Van Dora Maxwell Waters. Marie lived in Rockmart and Taylorsville all her life and was a graduate of Taylorsville School. Mrs. Quick enjoyed gardening and putting puzzles together. She was a member of Piedmont Avenue Baptist Church. Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Waters and Van Dora Maxwell Waters, her husband, James "Jack" Quick, son, Gary Quick and...

Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Hudgins, age 86, of Aragon, GA passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 in a Rome medical center. A native of Floyd County, GA she was born on May 24, 1935 a daughter of the late V. S. Carr and the late Bessie Dempsey Carr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Arnold Hudgins; by a brother, Charles Carr and by two sisters:Sarah Morgan and Louella Carr. Mrs. Hudgins was of the full gospel faith, was a former employee of the General Electric Company in Anniston, AL and was a homemaker. She loved everyone with God's love. Survivors include a sister, Rilla Holcombe of Calhoun, GA as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great...

Mr. James T. "Jimmy" Posey, age 69, of Rockmart, GA passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born In Gadsden, AL on December 21, 1951 a son of Beatrice Witcher Posey and the late Rudolph Huel Posey, Sr.. Mr. Posey had lived the greater part of his life in Atlanta before moving to Rockmart. He was a "tough old bird" according to his family. Mr. Posey worked for Mac's Bakery in Rockmart for over twenty years. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, Rudolph H. "Rudy" Posey, Jr. Survivors include his mother, Beatrice Posey; five brothers and sisters: Joseph Posey, Judy Pitts, Shirley Docimo, Robert Posey and Wanda Haney; numerous nieces and...

Mrs. Melinda Pabst, age 55 of Cartersville, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Melinda was born on February 13, 1966 in Atlanta, GA, to her late parents: Henry Akers and Bobbie McCauley Akers. She has lived in Bartow County since 2015. Melinda was a faithful member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, where she stayed involved in multiple ministries. She was a longtime member of the Legion of Mary. Mrs. Pabst was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a homemaker and enjoyed homeschooling her children as they were growing up. In her free time, Melinda loved to paint. Melinda is...

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Owen, age 80, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Mrs. Owen was born on January 16, 1941 in Rockmart, GA, to her late parents: Robert and Opal Priest Brumbelow. Mary spent the greater part of her life in Rockmart and was a graduate of Rockmart High School. Mrs. Owen attended Rockmart First United Methodist Church. In her free time, Mrs. Owen enjoyed going camping, watching Braves baseball, sharing recipes with her friends and family and going to watch her granddaughters play tennis and soccer. Most importantly, Mary loved her family dearly and spending time with them. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will...

Judge Marion Cummings, age 82, of Canton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. For a complete announcement, please visit alvismillerfuneralhome.com. Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the graveside services for Judge Marion Cummings.

Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth "Millie" Nicholson, age 101, lifelong resident of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was born on January 9, 1920 in Rome, GA to her late parents: Roscoe and Gladys Russell Nicholson. She later attended Martha Berry School for Girls. Millie worked as a homemaker and was a faithful member of Oak Hill Church of Christ. Mrs. Nicholson enjoyed spending her free time quilting, watching Braves Baseball, delivering for meals on wheels for many years and working at voting polls. Mrs. Nicholson was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition...

Mrs. Lori Brumit Forrister, age 57, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born July 9, 1963 in Rome, GA, to her late parents; Larry and Doris Meers Brumit. Mrs. Forrister lived all her life in Rockmart and graduated from Rockmart High School. She then attended Carson -Newman University and The Medical College of Georgia, where she received her degree to become a physician's assistant. Lori worked with Dr. Toby Morgan's Ear, Nose and Throat office for 29 years and also worked for Harbin Clinic Family Practice in Cedartown for 3 years. She truly loved her work and getting to care for her patients, as well as her own family. Mrs. Forrister was a faithful member of...

Mrs. Lori Brumit Forrister, age 57, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born July 9, 1963 in Rome, GA, to her late parents; Larry and Doris Meers Brumit. Mrs. Forrister lived all her life in Rockmart and graduated from Rockmart High School. She then attended Carson -Newman University and The Medical College of Georgia, where she received her degree to become a physician's assistant. Lori worked with Dr. Toby Morgan's Ear, Nose and Throat office for 29 years and also worked for Harbin Clinic Family Practice in Cedartown for 3 years. She truly loved her work and getting to care for her patients, as well as her own family. Mrs. Forrister was a faithful member of...

Mr. Jeffery L. (Jeff) Ellis, age 67, Manager of the City of Rockmart, GA passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 in a Rome medical center from complications of the COVID 19 virus. Jeff was born in Akron, Ohio on June 22, 1953 a son of the late Charles E. (Chuck) Ellis and the late Donna Tisen Ellis. The Ellis family moved to Rockmart in 1968 and Jeff was a graduate of Rockmart High School, class of 1971. He later attended East Tennessee State College. He was a member of the Lake View Baptist Church and was a member of Rockmart Lodge # 97 F.&A.M.. He was a former employee of Marquette Cement Company and later worked for the Aragon Police Department. In 1980 he was hired to be the Chief of...

Mr. Jeffery L. (Jeff) Ellis, age 67, Manager of the City of Rockmart, GA passed away Friday, January 15, 2021. Jeff was born in Akron, Ohio on June 22, 1953 a son of the late Charles E. (Chuck) Ellis and the late Donna Tisen Ellis. The Ellis family moved to Rockmart in 1968 and Jeff was a graduate of Rockmart High School, class of 1971. He later attended East Tennessee State College. He was a member of the Lake View Baptist Church and was a member of Rockmart Lodge # 97 F.&A.M.. He was a former employee of Marquette Cement Company and later worked for the Aragon Police Department. In 1980 he was hired to be the Chief of the Rockmart Fire Department and served in that capacity for...

Mr. Bobby Derrell Woods, age 77 of Rockmart passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. Bobby, the youngest of four children, was born October 25, 1943 to Joseph Perry and Ottis Farmer Woods of the Van Wert Community. In 1960, Bobby enlisted in the US Army, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War for almost nine years. In the army Bobby worked on everything thing from Deuce and half trucks and jeeps to airplanes, helicopters and tanks. He was also a door gunner on a helicopter. Bobby was honorably discharged attaining rank of E6 (Staff Sargent). Upon returning to Van Wert, Bobby found himself employed at Stanley Austin's Amoco Station, as a service attendant. A cute redhead caught...

Kenneth H. (Dickey) Newberry, age 74, of Silver Creek, GA, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Funeral Services for Mr. Kenneth Newberry will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Smith & Miller Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Floyd Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for a visitation on Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 12:00 PM until the service hour. The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Kenneth H. (Dickey) Newberry.