Mrs. Ruth M. McDowell Bradley Wigley, age 87 of Rockmart, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born July 13, 1933 in Paulding County, to loving parents, the late J. T. McDowell and the late Mamie Strickland McDowell. She was a caregiver for many years and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Wigley loved to read her Bible, sew, listen to music and spend time with her family and friends. She also loved working in her garden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ehi Bradley; her second husband, Charles Wigley; son, Robert (Bobby) Bradley; and two brothers, James McDowell and Wendell McDowell. Survivors included two daughters, Deborah Bradley...

Mr. Buell Ingram, age 97 of Rockmart, passed away Wednesday , February 10, 2021. He was born March 17, 1923 in Rockmart, son of the late William D. Ingram and the late Blonnie King Ingram. A 1947 graduate of Rockmart High School, he served in the United States Navy during WWII on the U.S.S. WASP. He was an attorney and a member of the Georgia Bar. His lifelong career was with General Motors in Doraville, GA. He had been a member of the American Legion Brown-Wright Post #12 since 1946. In 1949, he joined the Rockmart Masonic Lodge #97, becoming a Master Mason on April 6, 1950 and a 70-year Mason on June 6, 2020. He was a member of Piedmont Avenue Baptist Church in Rockmart. In addition to...

Mrs. Lois Gertrude Ingram Gates, age 96 of Aragon, passed away Thursday evening, February 4, 2021. Mrs. Gates was born March 14, 1924 in Eastaboga, Alabama, daughter of the late Chester Elisha Ingram and the late Blonnie Perina Shepard Ingram. She was a member of the Euharlee Baptist Church of Aragon and retired from the Aragon Mill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Neal Gates on June 8, 1994; son, Thomas Edward Gates; and three brothers, J. W. Ingram, Ernest Ingram and Leon Ingram. She was survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Gayle Gates of Aragon and Bill and Becky Gates of Rome; six grandchildren, Jeff Gates of Aragon, Ginger...

Mrs. Lois Gertrude Ingram Gates, age 96 of Aragon, passed away Thursday evening, February 4, 2021. Mrs. Gates was born March 14, 1924 in Eastaboga, Alabama, daughter of the late Chester Elisha Ingram and the late Blonnie Perina Shepard Gates. She was a member of the Euharlee Baptist Church of Aragon and retired from the Aragon Mill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Neal Gates on June 8, 1994; son, Thomas Edward Gates; and three brothers, J. W. Ingram, Ernest Ingram and Leon Ingram. She was survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Gayle Gates of Aragon and Bill and Becky Gates of Rome; three grandchildren, Jeff Gates of Aragon, Ginger...

Mr. Jeffrey Todd Lane, age 58 of Rockmart, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Lane was born August 11, 1962 in Rome, son of Mary Beth Weaver Lane and the late Jerry Edward Lane. He was a 1980 graduate of Rockmart High School and attended Jacksonville State University. Jeff attended the First Baptist Church of Rockmart and for the past 35 years had been employed by the Culver Insurance Agency. He was an avid golfer, bass fisherman and trophy deer hunter. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry E. Lane; mother-in-law, Sandra Rhinehart Ballard; and grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Weaver and Mr. & Mrs. Adron Lane. He was survived by his wife of 32...

Mrs. Cora F. Free, age 92 of Aragon, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born November 9, 1928 in Taylorsville, daughter of the late Henry E. Free and the late Millie Powell Free. She was a member of Floyd Creek Baptist Church and retired from J. C. Penney Company after 16 years of service. Mrs. Free enjoyed bowling, square dancing and traveling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lessie Free; and four brothers, R. C. Free, Woodrow Free, Harvey Free and W. D. Free. Survivors include a niece, Katherine Bibbings and her husband Bob of Kingston; a nephew, Harvey "Sonny" Free, Jr. and his wife Brenda of Cartersville; great-nieces and nephews, Gerald...

Mr. Bobby Lee Shepherd, age 75, of Cartersville, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 6, 1945 in Rockmart, to the late Robert Glen Shepherd and the late Elsie Mae Hayes Shepherd. He played football for Rockmart High School and graduated in 1963. While in high school, Mr. Shepherd met his high school sweetheart, Miss Gayle Gazaway, whom he later married and was wed for 56 loving years. After high school, he was a police officer for the City of Rockmart and the Polk County Police Department and he retired from Lockheed. To his family, Mr. Shepherd was a role model and the glue that held the family together. He loved playing golf and spending time with his...

Mr. Willie Dee Lester, age 90 of Rockmart, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born May 11, 1930 in Rockmart, GA to the late Mr. Loy Lester and the late Mary Lou Statham Lester. He retired as a sub-contractor in construction and was a Navy Veteran. He was very hardworking and family was very important to him. His favorite pastime was listening to his gospel CDs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Lola Beatrice Owen Lester; a daughter, Sheila Lester Hajj; and siblings, Curtis, David, Daniel, and Catherine. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Debbie Lester and Willie Jr. and Reba Lester; and a daughter and son-in-law,...

Mrs. Patricia Ann "Pat" Reynolds Wingate, age 73 of Rockmart, passed away Monday evening, November 30, 2020. Mrs. Wingate was born December 30, 1946 in Sumter, SC, daughter of the late Craig Austin Reynolds and the late Virginia Mathis Reynolds. She was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church where she enjoyed working in the AWANA Club. She retired from the Walmart Corporation and was a loving and caring homemaker and spouse. Mrs. Wingate loved her family, church family, dining out, movies, fishing, camping and traveling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Kenneth Howell "Ken" Wingate on August 13, 2018. She was survived by her two sons,...

Mr. Michael Dewayne Rowell, 76, of Rockmart, passed away Monday November 23, 2020. Mr. Rowell was born February 7, 1944, in Cedartown, to the late James E. and Wilma Grogan Rowell. Mr. Rowell attended Rockmart High School and was a retired truck driver. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Rockmart Masonic Lodge #97 F. and A. M., and the American Legion. Mr. Rowell is survived by his sister, Jimmie Rowell Jones of Cedartown; nephew, Robert Bradley Jones and his wife Michele, and one grand-nephew, Marshall Robert Jones, all of Avondale Estates. An aunt, Mrs. Edna Rowell Shores of Lawrenceville, and many cousins also survive. Due to Covid-19 conditions, indoor services will not be...

Mrs. Benda Sue Garrett Wall, 65 of Cedartown, GA passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Floyd Medical Center in Rome. She was born Jan 10, 1955 in La Fayette, GA. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at the Calvary Christian School of Rockmart. She loved singing, playing piano, and attended Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Wall was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband of 22 years, Rev. Gary Garrett; brother, Buddy Johnson; and sister, Diane Mayo. Mrs. Wall was survived by her husband of almost 19 years, Dr. Marc Wall of Cedartown; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Rev. Trey Chambers of Cedartown; grandson, Rev. Caleb Chambers and...

Mr. Lonnie W. Arp, 84 of Brock Road, Rockmart, GA passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 27, 1936 in Taylorsville, GA, son of the late Mr. William Arp and the late Mrs. Geraldine Goss Arp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Arp. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 plus years where he was a Drill Instructor and obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class. While in the Military, he served from 1968-69 in Vietnam. He was an avid member and manager of the American Legion. He loved to ride motorcycles. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Christa Thea Shumann Arp of Rockmart;...

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Chupp Scroggs, age 99 of Rockmart, GA, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Oakview Health and Rehab of Summerville. She was born August 30, 1921 in Haralson County, GA, daughter of the late Mr. Benjamin Chupp and the late Mrs. Maggie Martin Chupp. She was a seamstress and worked at the Dallas Cotton Mill and the Aragon Mill. She retired from Malbon Manufacturing and in her later years, ran chicken houses. She was a member of Yorkville Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Robert Scroggs; her children, Mr. Douglas Coalson and Linda Elizabeth Coalson; four brothers, Mr. Jewell Chupp, Mr. Roy Chupp, Mr. Martin...

Mr. Lemon Eston "Smitty" Smith, 89 of the Yorkville Community, Rockmart, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 11, 1930 in Cherokee County, GA, son of the late Wallas Edward Smith and the late Nellie Scroggs Smith Puryear. In 1951, he moved to Peoria, Illinois, where he worked 18 years for the Caterpillar Tractor Company. He moved back to Georgia in 1969 to the Yorkville Community and worked for Glogas Propane Company. He went on to retire from Printpack, Inc. of Villa Rica as a machinist. Mr. Smith had been an active member of the Yorkville Baptist Church since 1974. He was a Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, bus ministry...

Mrs. Doris Lorene Tolbert Hutchinson, age 86 of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She was born August 28, 1934 on a farm in Haralson County, Georgia. She was the third of seven children and the oldest daughter of Corine and Henry Tolbert. After graduating from Buchanan High School in 1953, she moved to Atlanta to live with her aunt and uncle, Grace and Dee Tolbert. While living and working in Atlanta, she met and married Army Lieutenant Wayne Hutchinson from Oriskany, New York. They spent their first three years of marriage in Texas, Missouri, and Kansas before returning to Atlanta with two young children to settle down and raise their family. During these years, they...

Mrs. Yvonne Head Cason, age 83 of Rockmart, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 14, 1937, in Polk County, daughter of the late Mr. James P. Head and the late Mrs. Mae Lucy Sanford Head. She was a 1955 graduate of Rockmart High School, retired from Arrow Shirt Company and was a member of the True Gospel Missionary Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Franklin Head, Edwin Head and Harrison Head; and sisters, Dorothy Mershon, Jean Popham, Agnes Causey and Sonya Hillstrom. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Charles Cason of Rockmart; daughter and son-in-law, Hilda Ann and Tommy Shaw of Rockmart; son...

Mrs. Patricia Ann Jones Gore, 72 of Aragon, GA passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Emory University Hospital. She was born December 15, 1947 in Floyd County, GA, daughter of the late Samuel Otterson Jones, Jr. and the late Mildred Smith Jones. She was educated in the Rome School System. After high school, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Emory University, her Master's Degree from Brenau University and her Educational Specialist Degree from the University of West Georgia. She was an Elementary Educator having taught in Cherokee County and retired from Bartow County. After her retirement, she was an accomplished artist. She was a member of the Rockmart First United...

Mrs. Jenny Marie Hopkins Garrett, age 62 of Rockmart, GA passed away, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Floyd Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1958 in Cedartown, GA, daughter of the late Mr. Charles Hopkins and the late Mrs. Edith Parham Hopkins. She retired as an Analyst from AT&T with 20 years of service and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Curtis Michael Hopkins, Charles Hopkins and Danny Hopkins. Survivors included her husband, Denny Edwin Garrett of Rockmart; daughters and son-in-law, Stacy and Raythan Edwards of Madison, AL and Amy Walker of Rockmart; sisters, Beth...

Mrs. Sheila Ann Morgan Porter, 63, of Aragon, GA, passed away Saturday June 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 14, 1956 in Rome, GA, the daughter of the late Warner Harper Morgan and the late Nellie Jo Carpenter Morgan. She retired from Engineered Fabrics and in her retirement, she was a supervisor at Dollar Tree. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Brandon Floyd Deems; and her former husband, Floyd Willis Deems. Survivors included her daughter, Amanda Deems of Aragon; former husband, Roy Porter of Aragon; brother, Randy Morgan of Aragon; two grandchildren, Zander Deems and Zoey Deems; and one nephew, Chris...

Mr. Edgar Allen Fennell, Sr. 83 of Rockmart, GA passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born July 15, 1936 in Braswell, GA, son of the late Edmond Earl Fennell and the late Willie Mae Tant Fennell. He was a 1954 graduate of Rockmart High School. He also was a veteran of the United States Navy serving from 1955-1957 where he did maintenance and repair of all gunnery equipment. After leaving the military, he worked for Independent Life Insurance Co. and Interstate Life Ins. Co. for a number of years. He was member of the American Legion for 66 years and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Fennell was a successful entrepreneur and business owner. He...

Mr. Milton Berle Waddell, 70, of Rockmart, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Polk Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1949 in Floyd County, son of the late Horace Milard Waddell and the late Mrs. Drucila Wray Waddell. He was a graduate of Rockmart High School class of 1968, he also graduated from Coosa Valley Technical School. He served in the United States Army as a parachute rigger where he obtained the rank of SP4, he then transferred to the United States Army Reserve. Mr. Waddell met his future wife in grade school, they became Sweethearts and were married March 2, 1979. He retired from Graham Packaging Company in Cartersville, where he was a Systems Tech. He was a...