Times-Journal

Derek Tyler Thornberry, age 34, of Marietta, Georgia passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on July 24, 2021. He was born in 1986 to Donald and Debbie Thornberry of Marietta. Derek graduated from Lassiter High School in 2005 then received Bachelor's Degree Justice Studies from Georgia Southern University, then earned his Master's Degree in Conflict Management and Theory of Negotiation from Kennesaw State University. Derek was previously employed as Southeast Regional Sales Manager at Central Payment Systems, Physical Training Manager at LA Fitness, and Loan Specialist at LendingPoint. In his spare time he enjoyed working out in the gym, spending time with his family, watching and...

Mary Ellen Moore Fielder departed earthly life for her next adventure on June 27, 2021, at the end of a long illness. She took her leave at home in Lakeland surrounded by family. Those remaining behind take great joy in the certainty that she is reveling in reunion with loved ones who have gone before. Mary Ellen was born in Parsons, Kansas to TJ and Valetta (Howard) Moore on March 25, 1935. She grew up in Parsons and graduated from Parsons Senior High School in 1953. She married her childhood sweetheart, O. H. Fielder, Jr. (Buddy) in Parsons on November 9, 1952. The Fielders raised their two children, Mike, and Paula, in Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, and Florida. Mary Ellen was the...

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...

Mr. T.M. Tucker, age 95, of Rome, Ga. passed away Jan. 28,2021, at a local health care facility. Services will be private. Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, GA. 30165 has charge of the arrangements.

Paul Richey Smith, age 59, of Hixson departed this life on Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born in Fort Payne, Alabama on January 29, 1961 to the late Martin and Betty Smith. Paul graduated from Sylvania High School in the class of 1979. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Martin Smith, and Rodney Smith. Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife of 15 years, Peggy Smith; son, Travis Smith; daughter, Cassie Smith; 2 grandchildren, Kaitlyn Smith, and Weston Smith; sister, Patsy Chambers; and many beloved aunts, uncles, and extended family members. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. You are invited to share a personal memory of...

Dr. Billy Jack Goolesby, age 80, of Rome, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2020. Dr. Goolesby was born in Hollywood, AL on September 4, 1940, son of the late Frank and Irene Tate Goolesby. He was also preceded in death by 4 brothers. He served in the U. S. Army National Guard for several years. Dr. Goolesby accepted his call into ministry at the age of 21 years. He received his Doctor of Theology degree from Heritage University. After serving as Pastor for several churches, Dr. Goolesby began his ministry at Rome Baptist Temple on June 1, 1986, where he has served as Pastor for over 34 years. Survivors include his wife, the former Myra Perry, to whom he...

Mrs. Jesker L. Baldwin Sexton, age 88, of Douglasville, Georgia, formerly of East Point, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Mrs. Sexton was born to the late Rufus John Baldwin and late Susan "Susie" L. Logan Baldwin on March 17, 1932 in Marshall County, Alabama. She was born into a large family and grew up with great values: love the Lord, feed the hungry and enjoy life. Mrs. Sexton had two children: Sharon and Anthony. She was a devoted mother and found more joy in life when her family grew to include her 5 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Her life revolved around her family and she kept them laughing between her light heartedness and her honesty. She'd...