Obituaries
Mary Ann Earle
Mar 30, 2019
Mary Ann Penn Earle, 88, of Rome, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the William Breman Jewish Home in Atlanta after a few years of declining health. She was born in Rome, GA on May 31st, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Herman Stuart Penn and Mary Elizabeth Gaines Penn. In addition to her parents, she...
Jeffrey Wayne Jeff Davis
Mar 24, 2019
Mr. Jeffrey Wayne "Jeff" Davis, age 61, of Cave Spring, GA, passed away on Sunday morning, March 24, 2019. Jeff was born in Detroit, MI, on August 9, 1957, son of the late Gilbert J. "Sam" Davis, Jr., and Vivian Pruitt Davis Poole. He had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County for the greater part of his life...
Juanita Ann Garrett
Mar 18, 2019
Mrs. Juanita Ann Burch Garrett, age 93, of Rome, GA, formerly of Huntsville, AL, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday morning, March 18, 2019. Nita, as most people knew her, was born on February 25, 1926, in Covington, VA, daughter of the late Bessie and William W. Burch. She married the love of her life, Robert Shirey Garrett,...
Betty Sue Smith
Mar 11, 2019
Mrs. Betty Sue McNew Smith, age 80, of Northside Drive the Coosa Community, passed away on Monday afternoon, March 11, 2019, following an extended illness. Mrs. Smith was born May 18, 1938 in Rome, GA, daughter of the late J.M. McNew and Avey Ester Gilreath McNew. Until her retirement in the late 1990s, Mrs. Smith had been a Millworker and...
Thomas Elliott Duke Watkins
Feb 26, 2019
Mr. Thomas E. "Duke" Watkins, age 80, of Rome, GA, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 26, 2019, in a local hospital. Duke was born in Washington, DC, on May 18, 1938, son of the late Roy N. Watkins and Addie C. Rogers Watkins. He grew up in Anderson, SC, and attended Clemson University, Anderson University and University of South...
Ruth Alexander
Feb 22, 2019
Ciba Ruth Stone Alexander, 88, of Rome, GA, passed away following a lengthy illness on Friday, February 22, 2019, at her daughters home in Panama City Beach, FL. Ruth, the youngest daughter of the late Landon Tucker Stone and Annie Etta Youngblood Stone, was born March 6, 1930. Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Samuel Alexander,...
Mildred Inez Wheat
Feb 19, 2019
Mrs. Mildred Inez Wheat, age 92, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday morning, February 19, 2019. Mrs. Wheat was born in Okeechobee County, FL, on April 24, 1926, a daughter of the late Charles Tilman Martin Sr. and Radie Lou Burns Martin. She was raised in Dalton, GA, and moved to Rome in...
Donald B. Henry
Feb 18, 2019
Mr. Donald B. Henry, age 81, formerly of Rome, GA, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019, in Sylvester, GA. Don was born in Indianapolis, IN, on February 25, 1937, son of the late Willard L Henry and Eunice Fern Ryan Henry. He was instrumental in bringing the Lobster restaurant to Rome and managed it for several years. Don was...
John Grant Self
Feb 17, 2019
John Grant Self (age 89) went to be present with the Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2019, while held by his wife and children. He was born in 1929 in Floyd County, Georgia. John spent his younger years as the child of a farming family and as a student of the Model Schools. Mr. Self graduated Model High in 1948...
Sanford Samuel Sandy Taylor
Feb 9, 2019
Sanford Samuel "Sandy" Taylor, age 97, of Rome, GA, passed away Saturday evening, February 9, 2019 in an Alabama healthcare facility. Mr. Taylor was born on August 22, 1921, in Bartow County, GA, a son of the late Jesse Taylor and Azzie Lanham Taylor. He had been a resident of Rome and Floyd the greater part of his life and...
Greer Fay Brock
Feb 8, 2019
Ms. Greer Fay Brock, age 75, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday evening, February 8, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Rome and Floyd County, Ms. Brock was born on August 12, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles Thomas Craton, Jr., and Flossie Mae Greer Craton. She was a graduate of West Rome High School and received...
Phillip Lane Mcentire
Feb 7, 2019
Phillip Lane McEntire, age 56, of Calhoun, GA passed away on Thursday evening, February 7, 2019 in a local hospital. Phillip was born in Rome, GA on November 2, 1962. Son of Charles Walker McEntire, Jr and Mattie Louise Riggins McEntire. In addition to his parents, Phillip is survived by his wife, Tara Zann Jefferson McEntire whom he married on...
Betty Thacker Sapp
Jan 28, 2019
Betty Thacker Sapp, age 93, passed away, January 28, 2019, at Redmond Hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Sapp was born April 19, 1925 in Rome, GA. to James DeWitt Thacker and Mattie Conn Thacker Johnson. Mrs. Sapp was preceeded in death by her husband of 67 years, Joseph Fredrick Sapp Jr. and brothers James Dewitt Thacker Jr. and Bradley...
Matthew Lee Thompson
Jan 18, 2019
Matthew Lee Thompson, 35, of Armuchee Georgia, took his final steps home in January 2019. He was born January 14th, 1984, in Austell, Georgia and was dearly loved by his family. Affectionately known as "Matty" and Uncle Matthew", he was a cherished son who loved his family and especially treasured his two daughters. Matthew loved the outdoors and particularly camping....
Margaret Crocker
Jan 16, 2019
Mrs. Margaret S. Crocker, age 77, of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 16, 2019, in a local healthcare facility. Mrs. Crocker was born in Copperhill, TN, on July 29, 1941, a daughter of the late Otis Parr, Sr., and Florence Guy Parr. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County the greater part of her...
Kenneth S. Ken Reed
Jan 8, 2019
Mr. Kenneth "Ken" S. Reed, age 91, of Rome, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, following a brief illness. Mr. Reed was born on May 30, 1927, in Gloucester, Mass., son of the late Aubrey Griffin Reed and Helen Lloyd Reed. He attended grade and high schools in Gloucester before entering the United States Navy in 1945, serving...
Jodie Alexander Rowell, Jr.
Jan 8, 2019
Mr. Jodie Alexander Rowell, Jr. age 72 of Rome, died Tuesday morning following a lengthy illness. Mr. Rowell was born June 28, 1946 in Cedartown, GA son of the late Jodie Alexander Rowell, Sr. and Catherine Johnson Rowell. Before his retirement Mr. Rowell had been employed with General Electric Co. with over 33 years of service. He was also a...
Catherine L. Laney
Jan 4, 2019
Catherine L. Laney, age 89, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019. Mrs. Laney was born in Summerville, GA, on May 4, 1929, daughter of the late Charles Neal Kinsey and Flossie Lee Steed Kinsey. Prior to retirement in 1972, she was associated with Klopman Mills for a number of years. Mrs. Laney enjoyed traveling, going to...
Jimmy Morris Folds
Jan 1, 2019
Jimmy Morris Folds, age 77, of Rome, Passed away on, Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at his residence. In keeping with his 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 Jimmy Morris Folds.
Robert A. Pete O'Dillon
Dec 31, 2018
Mr. Robert A. "Pete" ODillon, age 83, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, December 31, 2018. In keeping with Petes wishes he has been cremated. At this time the family is weighing their options for a private service at a later date. To honor Petes life the family asked that memorial contributions be made to...
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