Rome News-Tribune

Mr. Clifton Manville Bagwell, Jr., age 78, passed away on April 21, 2024, with family at his side. He was born February 5th, 1946, in Rome, GA, to parents, Clifton Manville Bagwell, Sr., and Ruby Carrie Bagwell. Cliff is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mrs. June D. Bagwell; son, David Bagwell (Emily); granddaughter, Blakeley Bagwell, and grandson, William Bagwell; sister-in-law, Lynn Dougherty; and brothers-in-law, Ray Dougherty (Charlotte) and Frank Dougherty. After completing his undergraduate degree and ROTC program at Auburn University, Cliff married June and served as an officer in the US Air Force until 1972. He was stationed in CA and SD. Cliff and June returned to Rome in...

Mr. Thomas Edward Pilcher, Sr., age 88, of Rome, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at a local healthcare facility. Mr. Pilcher was born in Lindale, Georgia on March 14, 1936, son of the late Herschel "Tut" Pilcher and the late Annie Mae Wilson Pilcher. He was also preceded in death by eight siblings, Jewel Brewer, Myra Selman, Ruth Daniel, Mary Lambert, Annie Bell Cash, Mildred Helms, Lee Roy Pilcher, and James H. Pilcher. Mr. Pilcher was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam War. When he joined the Navy, he had a seventh-grade education, and after leaving the Navy he received his GED and then went to college at Berry College where he received a double major in Human...

Mrs. Eileen Walsh Brown, age 92, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at a local hospital. Mrs. Eileen Brown was born in Galway, Ireland, on January 16, 1932, daughter of the late Martin Walsh, and the late Mary Ann O'Loughlin Walsh. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Eugene Brown; her daughter, Victoria Ann Brown; and her son, Stephen Michael Brown. Mrs. Brown immigrated to the United States from Ireland in January of 1950. Survivors include her children, Jane B. Brown, Gary Eugene Brown, Timothy Martin Brown, Jeffery Joseph Brown, Teresa Marie Brown, Richard Patrick Brown, and Elizabeth Brown Meier; her 12 grandchildren; her 19 great...

Mr. Robert Lamar Garrett, age 82, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully at his home in Cedar Bluff, AL, on April 17, 2024. Lamar was born in Rome, GA, on September 15, 1941, son of the late Mather Marvin Garrett and the late Alice Lenora Sharpe Garrett. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Karen Orpha Garrett; his former wife, Yvonne Robinson; his daughter Shelly Susan Michelle Garrett; and his brother, Jimmy Garrett. Mr. Garrett was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam from 1965 - 1967, on active duty as a SSGT in the 1 8t and 7th Calvary. While in the service, Lamar received a Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, a Purple...

Ms. Diane Busby, 84, of Cave Spring died Tuesday evening, April 16, 2024 in a Cedartown, Geogia care center. Survivors include one son, Robert Price and his wife Randi; two grandsons, Nick Price and Robert Price, Jr. and his wife Carrie, and her great-grand-daughter Calyn, all of Baldwinsville, New York. Her sister, Mrs. Karen Stevenson of Cave Spring also survives. In keeping with her wishes, Ms. Busby was cremated and no formal services are planned. John House's Cave Spring Chapel

Dr. William Patrick Adams, age 79, passed away on April 16, 2024 from Alzheimer's disease. He was born on November 24th, 1944 in Louisville, KY to parents, Dan Rogers and Annie Laurie Adams. Lovingly known as Pat to friends and family or Popeye to his grandchildren. Pat is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mrs. Colleen Adams; children, Catherine Adams, Emily Mowery (David), Ryan Adams (Kara); grandchildren, Aidan Mowery, Patrick and Emma Gallagher, Jake Mowery (Erin), Grafton Flock (Hannah), Walker and Avery Adams; sisters, Ann, Rose (Louis), Beverly (Mike), Betsy; sister-in-law, Ann Dugan. After completing his undergraduate degree from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY...

Robert L. Bryant, age 83, of Rome, GA passed away on April 15, 2024. Robert (Bob) was born on August 30, 1940 in Wellington, Alabama. Bob was the son of the late Henry Harris and Gladys Bryant of Wellington, Alabama. Bob was a longtime member of Second Avenue Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and as the Sunday School Director and Teller for many years. Bob was a Perpetual Member of Cherokee Masonic Lodge #66 in Rome, Georgia for 39 years. Bob served as Treasurer, Past Master as well as Past District Deputy of 7B for 15 years. Bob had served as the Master of the Floyd County Masonic Convention and the Past Master of the 7th District Convention. Bob was the business owner of Bob's...

Carol Kay Chumbler age 76 of Gaylesville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at her home. A funeral service will be held Thursday April 18th 2024 at 2:00PM graveside at Weiss Lake Memory Gardens in Gaylesville, the family will receive friends from 12:30PM till 1:30PM at the funeral home, then process to the cemetery for the service. Pallbearers include Brent Hall, Kirk Hall, Brantson Brand, Tim Colbert, Ricky Chumbler, and Tanner Rutledge. Honorary Pallbearer, Jagger Rutledge. She is survived by her sister; Ruth (Jimmy) Hall, numerous nieces and nephews, caretakers Holly Rutledge, Kristi Black. She was preceded in death by her husband; Billy Jack Chumbler and brother; James Ross...

Mr. Robert Durham Dansby, age 84, of Rome, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Dansby was born in Aragon, Georgia on May 20, 1939, son of the late Daniel Monroe Dansby and the late Laura Mae Sorrells Dansby. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Dansby. During his working career, Mr. Dansby worked for Braswell Grocery for 3 years, the Goodyear Mill in Rockmart for 7 years, and then as a Draftsman for General Electric in Rome for 33 1/2 years until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of Mt. Alto Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dollie Stephenson Dansby, to whom he was married on June 27, 1959; a son, Danny Dansby; a daughter, Donna...

Mr. Joseph Colvin Ozment, age 87, of Rome, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Mr. Ozment was born on July 15, 1936, in Floyd County, GA, son of the late Joe T. Ozment and the late Frances Ruth Loveless Ozment. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Chiyo Uehara Ozment, and by a brother, Franklin Delano Ozment. Mr. Ozment was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from the United States Postal Service in St. Louis, MO. Mr. Ozment enjoyed being outside in sunshine and was quite the skilled gardener. He loved sports of all kinds but had a special affinity for college football. Mr. Ozment loved his Georgia Bulldogs but enjoyed watching any SEC team play. He was a giving...

Mrs. Phyllis Lee Arnold Hammond, age 64, of Rome, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at a local healthcare facility. Mrs. Hammond was born in Rome, GA, on October 1, 1959, daughter of the late Bobby Gene Arnold and the late Lilla Tomasetti Arnold. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Mr. Jerry Hammond, and her brother-in-law, Cash Covington. Phyllis graduated from West Rome High School and went on to continue her education, graduating from Auburn University and obtaining her master's degree from Berry College. She was Director of Financial Systems and Processes for Mohawk Industries. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, and friend, she will be missed by all....

Mr. Herbert John Gene Arnold, age 82, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Herbert was born in Miami, Florida, on September 9, 1941, son of the late John Eldridge Arnold and the late Margaret Janette Allen Arnold. He was also preceded in death by his son, Anthony Arnold. Herbert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1960 to 1968. Herbert worked in avionics his entire career until his retirement. He loved football, fishing, golfing, and especially his cats. Herbert was devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend and will be missed by all. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ellen Agnew Arnold, to whom he was married for 32 years; sons,...

Mrs. Jimmie Murdock Burkhalter, age 90, of Lindale, GA, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at a local assisted living facility. Mrs. Burkhalter was born in Cedartown, GA, on July 25, 1933, daughter of the late Roland Lee Murdock and the late Zelma Grogan Murdock. She was also preceded in death by 5 siblings, Edward Murdock, Opal Gentry, Juanita Batot, Ruby Cox, and Sylvia Fullbright. Mrs. Burkhalter was a 1951 graduate of Cedartown High School. She worked at Sears in Atlanta and Rome, as well as working for a time at Southern Wholesale Company in Rome. Mrs. Burkhalter retired from Floyd Junior College (now Georgia Highlands) in 1998 where she worked in the Registrar's office. She was...

John William Barnes, age 69, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was born on May 5, 1954, in Millington, Tennessee, the son of the late Ernest Hillyer Barnes and Wilma Gean Ellington. John was a man of many talents, leaving a significant mark in various fields, such as mechanics and computer programming. His last role was at the Southwire distribution center in Villa Rica, Georgia, where he made valuable contributions. Beyond his professional life, he was a passionate supporter of the Georgia Bulldogs, a hobby that brought him immense joy. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, watching NASCAR, and fishing, activities that reflected his love for the outdoors and...

Mrs. Lola Mae Edwards Barnes, age 95, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at a local assisted living facility. Mrs. Barnes was born in Ft. Benning, GA, on October 22, 1928, daughter of the late Samuel Paul Edwards and the late Luna Vann Edwards. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Whitey" Leon Barnes, Jr., to whom she was married on February 22, 1953, and by 4 brothers, Sammy Edwards, Tom Edwards, Jimmy Edwards, and Johnny Edwards. Mrs. Barnes graduated from Butler High School in Butler, GA, class of 1945. She was an assistant to Dr. Lester Harbin at Harbin Clinic for 30 years. Mrs. Barnes then volunteered at Floyd Medical Center for another 30 years...

Mrs. Mary Josephine Outlaw, age 92, of Silver Creek, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at a local healthcare facility. Mrs. Outlaw was born in Rome, Georgia on February 2, 1932, daughter of the late Clinton Powell and the late Vesta Williams Powell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Horace Buford Outlaw, by 2 sons, Buford Michael Outlaw and James Gregory Outlaw, by a sister, Patsy Powell, and by a brother, James Clyde Powell. Mrs. Outlaw was a member of Unity Baptist Church and attended the Sanctuary in Taylorsville. She worked for many years as a hairdresser. Survivors include a son, Mark Outlaw (Cheryl Duvall); several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and...

Mr. Robert Michael Brock, age 76, of Rome, GA, passed away Wednesday evening, April 3, 2024, after a brief illness. Mr. Brock was born in Floyd County, GA on August 11, 1947, son of the late Robert D. Brock and the late Clara Sue Bennett Brock. He was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Jenny Nadu, and by a brother, Gregory Darnell Brock. He was a veteran of the United States Army, being honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant, after serving 11 years and two tours in Vietnam. He was the head of the last mounted calvary unit in the U. S. Army. Major Brock retired from the Floyd County Police Department following over 32 years of service. Prior to his retirement, he was...

Richard "Rick" Donald Johnson, Jr. age 72, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Rick attended Riverside Baptist Church and he was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman, animal-lover, and Alabama football fan. He also always looked forward to visiting the beach with his family. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. Rick was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on February 25, 1952, son of the late Richard Donald Johnson Sr. and the late Rachael Pauline Stack Johnson. He is also preceded in death by his father-in-law, James W. Mize, mother-in-law, Juanita Mize, daughter-in-law, Brandi Cornett Mathis and many beloved pets. Rick worked at One Vision...

One of Rome's most gifted women has died on April 2, 2024. Rena Mebane Storey slipped quietly away in the presence of her family. Rena was married to Harold Storey for 71 years, a fact she delighted in reminiscing about often since his death over 2 years ago. Their marriage produced many years of dedicated and sacrificial service in teamwork to the Rome community, to The First Baptist Church and to the joyful and artistic part of this community. They were both beloved by young people and peers alike and counseled, taught and shared their home openly with many friends, students and often persons in crisis. Rena was born in Rome, February 16, 1926, and loved to speak of coinciding with the...

Mr. Thomas Eugene "Gene" Cagle, age 81, of Rome, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at a local hospital. Mr. Cagle was born in Rome, Georgia on September 13, 1942, son of the late Thomas Cagle and the late Angie Wood Cagle. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Ferguson, by a son, Gayle Cagle, and by a sister, Martha Ann House. Mr. Cagle was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was a hard worker all his life and during his career he worked at Celanese for several years, in construction with the Pipefitter's Local for several years, in insurance sales for several years, then returned to the Pipefitter's Local until his retirement. Mr. Cagle was of the Christian faith and...