Obituaries
Petra Ann Justice
Aug 30, 2019
Petra Ann Justice, five-month-old daughter of Michaela Brianne Short Justice and Jacob Quinn Justice, of Oceanside, California, passed away on, Friday, August 30, 2019 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Steve Justice, and maternal great-grandfather, Ben Short. In addition to her parents, Petra is survived by her grandparents, Regina Ann Salmon Justice, of Rome,...
Larry Dr. Draper
Aug 21, 2019
Dr. Larry W. Draper, age 75, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday evening, August 21, 2019. Dr. Draper was one of the premier preachers of our generation. He was a faithful expositor of the Word of God. He preached the Word with confidence, without apology, and without compromise. Dr. Draper believed the purpose of all preaching is...
Larry T. Gregory, Sr.
Aug 15, 2019
Mr. Larry Theodore Gregory, Sr., age 65, of Rome, GA, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019. Larry was born in Jacksonville, FL, on August 20, 1953, son of the late Theodore Gregory and Ethel Mae Higginbotham Gregory. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Larry always went out of his way to help others, especially those who were less...
Sybil Reeves Barlow
Aug 2, 2019
Mrs. Sybil Reeves Barlow, age 90, of Rome, GA, passed away Friday morning, August 2, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Barlow was born in Kingston, Ga, on February 19, 1929, daughter of the late Hollie Reeves and Virgie Crawford Reeves. She was a graduate of Johnson High School and attended Sherwood Forest Baptist Church. Mrs. Barlow...
Stephen Daniel Womack
Jul 29, 2019
Stephen Daniel "Steve" Womack, age 56, of Rome, GA, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Steve was born January 25, 1963, a son of Carolyn Joann Morgan and Hubert Womack. He was a self-employed carpenter who loved hunting, fishing and camping. Steve was an excellent cook and gardener and also loved motorcycles. Steve...
Barbara Ann Reid Davis
Jul 29, 2019
Barbara Ann Davis, age 89, of Rome Georgia, passed away at Riverwood Assisted Living on July 29, 2019. Mrs. Davis was born on January 18, 1930, daughter of the late Vandiver Lewis Reid and the late Margaret Coalson Reid. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Christopher Lewis Davis and by her husband of 63 years, Marvin Eugene...
Myrtle Josephine Jacks
Jul 20, 2019
Mrs. Myrtle Josephine Braswell Jacks received her angel wings on Saturday, July 20, 2019, following an illness of several months. She was born in Carroll County, Ga, on August 26, 1930, the daughter of the late John Thomas Braswell and Willie Jane Horsley Braswell. She was preceded in death by sisters, Hilda Braswell, Elsie Clark and Connis Selman. Her brother,...
William L. Cawood
Jul 20, 2019
Mr. William Logie Cawood, age 76, of Rome, passed away on, Saturday, July 20, 2019 in a local hospital. In keeping with Mr. Cawood's wishes, he will be cremated and no formal services will be held. Salmon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Mr. William Logie Cawood.
Geneva Baker Dempsey
Jul 13, 2019
Mrs. Geneva Baker Dempsey, age 88, died on July 13, 2019. Geneva lived in Rome, GA, for 84 years prior to moving to North Carolina to be near her children. Mrs. Dempsey was born in Cave Springs, Ga on March 3, 1931, daughter of the late John Daniel Baker and Eve Ashmore Baker. Married in 1949, Geneva was a homemaker...
Ryan Davis Godfrey
Jul 9, 2019
Ryan Davis Godfrey, age 18, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Chattanooga, TN. Ryan was born on August 24, 2000, in Calhoun, GA, son of Christopher Eugene Godfrey and Tracy Elizabeth Dupree. He had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County most of his life and was a member of Legacy Church. Ryan loved swimming,...
Barbara Ann Owen
Jul 4, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Ann Owen, age 86, of Rome, GA, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. Barbara was born in Chattooga, County, GA, on April 4, 1933, daughter of the late Ben Turner Strawn and Amy Lavada Cummings Strawn. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. Barbara was...
Jo Gray Smith
Jul 3, 2019
Mrs. Jo Gray Smith, age 90, of Rome, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Jo was born May 6, 1929, a daughter of the late Henry Clay Gray, Sr., and Dillie Wilkie Moore Gray. She graduated from Model High School in1948 with her sweetheart, Charles R. "Snook" Smith. They were married on...
Charles Richard Snook Smith
Jun 30, 2019
Mr. Charles Richard "Snook" Smith, age 91, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 30, 2019, surrounded by his family. Mr. Smith was born in Calhoun, GA, on April 6, 1928, a son of the late Lawrence Barton Smith and Lois Eunice Woods Smith. He had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County the greater part of his...
Helen M. Hardegree
Jun 21, 2019
Ms. Helen M. Hardegree, age 91, of Rome, GA, passed away Friday morning, June 21, 2019. Ms. Helen was born in Decatur, GA, on June 14, 1928, daughter of the late John Carl Hardegree and Maude Duncan Hardegree. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County most of her life and was a member of the North Rome...
Edward William Mcburnett
Jun 17, 2019
Mr. Edward William McBurnett, age 76, of Rome, GA, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mr. McBurnett was born September 7, 1942, a son of the late Vester William McBurnett and Lavada Brazier McBurnett. He was associated with Mohawk Industries, retiring after 25 years of service. Mr. McBurnett was a member of New...
Ronnie Gene Dixon
Jun 16, 2019
Mr. Ronnie Gene Dixon, age 61, of Rome, GA, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, in a Cartersville, GA, hospice facility. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Ronnie was born May 1, 1958, son of the late Genes Eugene Dixon and Vera Margaret Lacey Dixon. He was a 1976 graduate of East Rome High School and attended West End...
Cathie Wise
Jun 15, 2019
Mrs. Cathie Cagle Wise, age 64, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Rome and Floyd County, Cathie was born August 20, 1954, a daughter of Margaret Payne Cagle and the late Marvin Eugene Cagle. She was a 1972 graduate...
James Bryant Steele, Jr.
Jun 12, 2019
James "Bryant" Steele, Jr., age 67, of Rome, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Bryant was born on April 3, 1952, a son of the late James Bryant Steele, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Christian Steele. He went to work at the Rome News-Tribune in December of 2007 as the business editor, but began his journalism career as the editor...
Doris Jean Cantrell
Jun 8, 2019
Mrs. Doris Jean Cantrell, age 85, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, in a local hospital. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mrs. Cantrell was born February 28, 1934, a daughter of the late James Hugh White and Delia Blanche Davis White Evans. She was a graduate of Model High School and was associated with Sears...
Ronald Alan Ronnie Koehler, Sr.
Jun 3, 2019
Mr. Ronald Alan "Ronnie" Koehler, Sr., age 57, of Rome, GA, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019. Ronnie was born in Chicago, IL, on August 3, 1961, son of Betty Dodd Koehler Julian and the late Donald Edward Koehler. He had been a resident of Rome and Floyd the greater part of his life and was a master welder....
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