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Mr. Stephen Felton Dean, age 75 of Rockmart, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Mr. Dean was born January 29, 1948 in Atlanta, son of the late William Felton "Bill" Dean and the late Lillian Mayes Dean. He was a 1967 graduate of Rockmart High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Dean was a retired mechanic having worked 29 years for Delta Air Lines and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rockmart. He loved flowers, aviation, and cars, but his greatest love was his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially going on family trips to national parks. Survivors included his wife of 46 years, Julia Little Dean of Rockmart;...

Mr. Jackie "Roger" Atkins, age 85 of Aragon, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. Mr. Atkins was born December 28, 1937 in Rockmart, son of the late Jack Atkins and the late Katie Waddle Atkins. He worked as a dairy delivery driver and was a deacon at Seney Baptist Church for many years. He was a devoted family man whose hobbies included working in his yard and watching sports, especially baseball, with his wife. In addition to his parents, Mr. Atkins was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy "Bernese" Atkins; and siblings, Euzell Atkins, Cecil Atkins, Ernestine Bowman, Barbara Sorrells, and Hazel York. Survivors included his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Nyoaka Atkins of...

Rev. Charles "Allen" Grimes, 82 of Aragon passed on to his Heavenly home Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born in Cullman, AL on April 27, 1940, son of Elmer & Lovella Grimes. Allen was survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sylvia Grimes; daughters, Sharon (Larry) Weaver & Anna (Rob) Hamby; grandchildren, Brittany Weaver, Kaitlyn (Nathan) Clarke, Kristen (Jeremy) Byess, Isaac Hamby, Morgan (Levi) Shordon, Lauren Weaver, Andrew (Naomi) Weaver; great-granddaughter, Kora Clarke; siblings, Bonnie (Ralph) Hutcheson, Dennis (Diane) Grimes, & Susan (Cecil) Hulsey. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Billy Grimes; sister, Virginia Grimes. Allen was an honorable veteran...

Mrs. Peggy Joyce Mann Burnley, age 84 of Rockmart, passed away peacefully at Floyd Medical Center, surrounded by family on Saturday, New Year's Eve, December 31, 2022. Mrs. Burnley was born May 26, 1938 in Polk County, daughter of the late James Oscar Mann and the late Eunice Wilson Mann. She attended elementary school at Antioch School and finished the 11th grade at Rockmart High School. She left high school to marry the love of her life "Ed" who had joined the US Navy and was being stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii. They were married on April 23, 1955. She started her working career at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Rockmart where she was proud to have worked on several of the...

Mrs. Addie Mae Lewis Robinson, age 91 of Rockmart, GA, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022. Mrs. Robinson was born June 16, 1931 in Rockmart, daughter of the late Clarence William "C.W." Lewis and the late Vastie Chupp Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel Robinson; and a brother, Rev. Hoyt Lewis. Survivors included sons, Randy Hannah and Lee Hannah; brothers, Freddie Lewis and Curtis (Sue) Lewis; grandson, Justin Hannah; sister, Barbara (Gary) Peek; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Robinson were held Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of the Freeman Harris Funeral Home with Clay Peek...

Mrs. Peggy Ann Moore Parrish, age 84 of Rockmart, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022. Mrs. Parrish was born October 27, 1938, daughter of the late Gus Moore and the late Thelma Brown Moore. She was of the Baptist faith and worked in office management having retired from the Lockheed Credit Union with 30+ years of service. Mrs. Parrish enjoyed gospel music and crocheting and loved family time, especially with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Waylon Parrish on May 26, 2010; infant daughter, Patricia Hembree; infant grandson, Jos? Victoria; and two sisters, Dorothy Owens and Elizabeth Wolfe. Survivors included five children,...

Mr. William (Bill) Clifford Green, age 81 of Rockmart, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. Mr. Green was born November 10, 1941 in Jasper County, son of the late Willie Miller Green and the late Mary Lou Studdard Green. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a machine operator having retired from Mead Paper Company. He loved to hunt and fish, but his greatest love was his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings, Jimmy Green, Ethel Sordillo, Betty Gafnea, Billy Green, Joann Davis Kurz and Kathryn Green. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Glenda Halderman Green of Rockmart; two daughters, Tassie (Tim) Aycock of Marietta and...

Mr. Charles Ross Phillips, age 85 of Loganville (formerly of Rockmart) passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 22, 2022 at 6:34 A.M. Mr. Phillips was born January 1, 1937 in Aragon, son of the late Joseph Phillips and the late Lillie Scott Phillips. He was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church of Tucker where he served in many capacities: Deacon, Chairman of the Usher's Brotherhood, Sunday School Teacher, and Pastor's Special Committees. He was a graduate of Rockmart High School Class of 1957. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers: Harry, Gordon, Edward, Harold, Gerald, James, and Bobby Joe Phillips. Survivors included his wife of 64 years, the...

Age 85, of Loganville, formerly of Rockmart, passed away November 22, 2022. Services Nov. 26 , 11:00 A.M. at Second Bsptist Church of Rockmart.

Mrs. Dorothy Sue Harvey Chappell, age 81 of Rockmart, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022. Mrs. Chappell was born October 9, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of the late John William Harvey and the late Nancy Brock Harvey. She was a former employee of Integrated Products of Aragon and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Cedartown. She enjoyed reading, sewing and traveling. Mrs. Chappell loved to search genealogy and visit with family. Survivors included three daughters, Danelia Chappell of Chattanooga, TN, Donna Wagman of Nebraska and Randy Jones of Rome; a son, Jonathan Chappell of Virginia; sister, Patricia (Daniel) Williamson of Lake Station,...

Mr. Robert Owen "Bob" Lewis, age 66 of Rockmart, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022. He was born September 19, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late John W. Lewis and the late Lillie Brown Lewis. He was a 1973 graduate of Statesboro High School and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at El Paso. Mr. Lewis was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Brown-Wright Post 12 of Rockmart. He was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church and was a corrections officer having worked at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for 30+ years. His favorite pastime was joking with his family and watching UGA Football. He loved to hunt and...

Mrs. Betty Ann Steele Chappell, age 94 of Rockmart, passed away Thursday morning, October 6, 2022. Mrs. Chappell was born September 16, 1928 in Miami, Florida, daughter of the late Charles William Steele, Sr. and the late Muriel Rawlins Steele. She graduated from the Miami Edison Senior High School and was a 1950 graduate of Florida State University. Mrs. Chappell was a homemaker and a member of the Rockmart First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing and gardening and loved to travel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Chappell, Jr. on August 15, 2018; her son, Harry W. (Buddy) Chappell, III; son-in-law, Robert Lee Cochran, Jr.; and a...

Mrs. Carol Chapman Smith, age 75 of Rockmart, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Wesley Woods of Newnan with family surrounding her. She was born March 29, 1947 in Anderson, SC, daughter of the late J. Wilbur Chapman and the late Myra Kay Chapman of Hartwell, GA. She graduated from Hart County High School in 1965 and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1969 with a degree in Art and Interior Design. Mrs. Smith married the late Steven (Steve) Bennett Smith on July 20,1969. They shared 42 wonderful years together. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Rockmart where she served in various children's ministries including Sunday School, Vacation Bible School,...

Mrs. Madileen Elliott Brown, age 93 of Rockmart, passed away Tuesday morning, August 9, 2022. Mrs. Brown was born March 5, 1929 in Rockmart, daughter of the late Henry Elliott and the late Allie Bollen Elliott. She graduated from Rockmart High School. Mrs. Brown was a former secretary for Cummings & Randall Furniture later known as Maxwell Brothers Furniture and then retired as secretary from the family business, Brown's Floor Service. She enjoyed playing bingo and dominoes and doing word search puzzles. Her greatest love was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Second Baptist Church of Rockmart where she was the church organist for 42 years and...

Mr. Johnny "Ralph" Meek, age 84, of Rockmart, traded in his earthly life for Heavenly Glory on July 15, 2022. Mr. Meek was born on March 30, 1938, in Dallas, Georgia, a son of the late Mr. Ennis Meek and Mrs. Inez Carter Meek. Mr. Meek grew up in Rockmart, Georgia, and graduated from Rockmart High School in 1956. While in school, he played varsity football. In 1954, while in 10th grade, Mr. Meek began refereeing football and basketball games for other high schools. He refereed high school football for 64 years, finally retiring in 2018. The Officials' Dressing Room at Rockmart High School was dedicated to him and named the "'Ralph Meek Officials' Dressing Room'". Mr. Meek was...

Mrs. Dorothy Ruth Stubbs Garner, age 75 of Cedartown, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was born August 17, 1946 in Cedartown, daughter of the late John Stubbs and the late Ruth Gowens Stubbs. Mrs. Garner retired from Shaw Industries and was a member of the Piedmont Ave. Baptist Church. She loved flowers and wildlife, but had a special love for her grandchildren and her church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Franklin Garner, Sr. on December 9, 2014; daughter, Catherine Christine Elizabeth York; son, Richard Franklin Garner, Jr.; and a brother, Leonard Stubbs. Survivors included three sons, Jimmy (Heather) Garner of Douglasville, Jack...

Mrs. Vera Hutcheson Murray, age 102 of Rockmart, passed away Wednesday morning, June 29, 2022. Mrs. Murray was born April 8, 1920 in Sycamore, GA , daughter of the late Robert Edgar Hutcheson and the late Nancy Elizabeth Ingram Hutcheson. She was a 1937 graduate of Rockmart High School and at her death was the oldest living graduate of RHS. She retired from Sears after 26 years of service and was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. Mrs. Murray enjoyed traveling and loved to write poetry, especially about her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren D. Murray on August 7, 1993; three sisters and five brothers. Survivors included a...

Mrs. Dorothy "Bernese" Hames Atkins, age 79 of Aragon, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. Mrs. Atkins was born May 22, 1942 in Bartow County, daughter of the late Grady "Tucker" Hames, Sr. and the late Pauline Waits Hames. She was a member of the Seney Baptist Church. Mrs. Atkins retired from First Brands Corporation of Cartersville and worked several years part-time for Triangle Foods. She enjoyed working puzzles and loved her grandchildren. Survivors included her husband of 62 years, Jackie "Roger" Atkins of Aragon to whom she was married September 12, 1959; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Nyoaka Atkins of Rockmart; brother, Grady Hames, Jr. of Taylorsville; granddaughter, Morgan...

Mr. James Wesley "Jim" Freeman, age 78 of Rockmart, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born February 6, 1944 in Etowah County, Alabama, son of the late Clifton Monroe Freeman and the late Hazel Foster Freeman. He was a 1962 graduate of Altoona High School of Altoona, Alabama, and was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Freeman was a carpenter having been owner and operator of J. Freeman Builders and was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Rockmart where he served as the church pianist. He enjoyed fishing, Alabama football, and loved his grandchildren. Survivors included his wife of 51 years, Peggy Bailey Freeman of Rockmart, to...

Mrs. Lois Elizabeth "Liz" Willingham, age 88 of Rockmart, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Willingham was born March 23, 1933 in Cedartown, daughter of the late Austin Rowell and the late Addie McBride Rowell. She was a graduate of Cedartown High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rockmart, where she worked as the secretary for 38 years prior to her retirement. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, T. A. Willingham, Jr.; and her siblings, William Wayne (Toby) Rowell, Rosa Lee Holcombe and Mary Jo Wallace. Survivors included a sister-in-law, Marie W. Butler; and nieces and nephew, Cindy Shaw, Joy Moore, and...

Mrs. Andrea Rayfield Franklin, age 66 of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 4, 2022 Mrs. Franklin was born October 23, 1955 in Belmont, North Carolina, daughter of the late John Rayfield and the late Jacqueline Huggins Rayfield. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Belmont High School. After graduation she was employed by Bache Securities and trained as a commodity futures broker, and worked with Denny Franklin, her husband of forty-one years. Andrea had lots of friends and loved to entertain them. Her motto was "If you want to have a friend, you have to be a friend". Survivors included her husband, Cecil D. "Denny" Franklin, Jr. of...