Obituaries
Susan Whitehead
Oct 3, 2018
Miss Susan T. Whitehead, age 58, of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in a local healthcare facility. Susan was born in Columbus, GA, on November 26, 1959, a daughter of the late Robert Martin Whitehead and Betty Jean Schubert Whitehead. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County since 2007, moving here from Whitesburg,...
Paul Franklin Autry
Oct 3, 2018
Devoted husband and father Paul Franklin Autry, 84, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Born in Plainville, Ga., in Gordon County on Jan. 24, 1934, Autry later moved to neighboring Floyd County. He was an active member of Enon Baptist Church where he served as a deacon at the Rome, Ga., church for 50 years. Known for his genuine kindness and...
John Henry Winkle
Sep 28, 2018
Mr. John Henry Winkle Mr. John Henry Winkle age 61, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018, surrounded by his family. Mr. Winkle was born in Rome, GA, October 22, 1956, the son of Annie Dale Ray Winkle and the late Robert Wicker "Dub" Winkle, Sr. He attended Shannon Church of God and prior Northwood Missionary Baptist...
Ruth R. Jones
Sep 17, 2018
Mrs. Ruth R. Jones, age 104, of Rome, GA, passed away on Monday morning, September 17, 2018. Mrs. Jones was born in Whitfield County, GA, on August 2, 1914, a daughter of the late Robert Webster Ralston and the late Kansas Almeta Smith Ralston. She was married to Waddie Ormond Jones on May 28, 1931, and he preceded her in...
Betty Sue Martin
Sep 16, 2018
Mrs. Betty Sue Williams Martin passed away on, September 16th, in a local health care facility, from a lengthy illness. Mrs. Martin was born on, April 15, 1941 in Rome, GA daughter of the late Buddie and Annie Mae Landers Williams. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters. Mrs. Martin delivered the Rome Tribune for...
Dorothy Beard Dot Jackson
Sep 12, 2018
Mrs. Dorothy Mae "Dot" Beard Jackson, age 96, of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Dot was born on September 6, 1922, a daughter of the late Lewis Auburn Beard and Callie Ann Casey Beard. She grew up in the Floyd Springs area and graduated from Floyd Springs High School....
Susan Marie (Soules) Bailey
Sep 12, 2018
Mrs. Susan Marie Soules Bailey, age 59, of Rome, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. In keeping with her wishes, Mrs. Bailey was cremated. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The staff of Salmon Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Susan Marie Soules Bailey.
Robert Ernest Powell
Sep 6, 2018
Mr. Robert Ernest Powell Mr. Robert Ernest Powell age 79 of Wellington Way, Rome died suddenly Thursday September 6, 2018 at his residence. In keeping with Mr. Powells wishes he was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Salmon Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Robert Ernest Powell.
Robert Wicker Dub Winkle, Sr.
Sep 6, 2018
Mr. Robert Wicker Winkle, Sr. "Dub" age 87, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Mr. Winkle was born in Rome, GA, on March 23, 1931, the son of the late Lunie Mae Burnett Winkle and Bernice Jefferson "BJ" Winkle. He served in the United States Marines Corp and retired from Galey & Lord after forty plus...
Randall Robert Blevins
Sep 4, 2018
Randy "Bubba" Blevins We celebrate the wonderfully rich life of Randy "Bubba" Blevins. He was a man of unparalleled dedication to the care of his family and friends. We give thanks for the blessings of his presence in our lives. His legacy of food, coaching young people and hugs left a lasting positive impression on everyone he met. He passed...
Frances Geneva (Wilson) Miles
Sep 4, 2018
Mrs. Frances Geneva Wilson "Nannie Miles, age 85, of Dalton, GA, took her heavenly flight on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 surrounded by her family. Frances, known to most as Nannie, was born in Flat Rock, AL on December 24,1932. The daughter of the late James Olen Wilson, Sr and Cynthia Emma Dover Wilson. She was raised in Trion, GA, moving...
Syble Nell Mobbs
Aug 31, 2018
Mrs. Syble Nell Mobbs, age 82, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. Mrs. Mobbs was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on April 9, 1936, to the late Mr. Daniel Webster Johnson and the late Mrs. Molinda Dunahew Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Mobbs. Mrs. Mobbs grew up in Mississippi, was a...
Ruth F. (Stauffer) Wallace
Aug 25, 2018
Mrs. Ruth F. Stauffer Wallace Mrs. Ruth F. Wallace, age, 75 of Kings Court, Rome, GA, died Saturday, August 25, 2018, following a brief illness. Mrs. Wallace was born November 7, 1942, in Nye, KY, daughter of the late Emanuel Stauffer and Mirum Steward Stauffer. Mrs. Wallace was a Registered Nurse and had worked numerous years in the health care...
Frances B. Jones
Aug 16, 2018
Mrs. Frances B. Jones, age 99, of Rome, passed away on Thursday morning, August 16, 2018, in a local hospital. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mrs. Jones was born on August 12,1919, daughter of the late William Ortiz and Ethel Lamb Ortiz. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County her entire life and was a...
Gwinn Carlton G.C. Dotson
Aug 7, 2018
Mr. Gwinn Carlton "G.C." Dotson, age 78, of Rome, GA, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2018. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mr. Dotson was born on May 17, 1940, son of the late John Carlton Dotson and Margaret Cade Dotson. He graduated from Model high School and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Prior to...
Meladine Dean Money
Aug 5, 2018
Mrs. Meladine "Dean" Money, age 68, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday morning, August 5, 2018. Dean was born in Cedartown, GA, on September 10, 1949, a daughter of the late Tony and Geraldine Hight Gilmore. She had lived all her life in Rome and Floyd County. Dean was a member of the Enon Baptist...
Roy Wayne Johnston
Jul 11, 2018
Roy Wayne Johnston was born on June 14, 1936 in Lexington, Kentucky. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, the Reverend Roy Bell Johnston and Elsie M. Johnston and by his first wife, Blanche Estes Johnston. Wayne grew up in Florida and graduated from Sarasota High School in 1954. He graduated with honors from the University of Miami in...
Katheryn Lynn (Lolley) Groover
Jul 11, 2018
Mrs. Katheryn Lynn Groover, age 63, of Rome, GA, passed away at her home on Wednesday morning, July 11, 2018. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Katheryn was born on April 3, 1955, daughter of the late Clarence Melvin Lolley and Anna Bell Taylor Lolley. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County all her life and...
Stephen Loyd Steve Mcburnett
Jul 8, 2018
Mr. Stephen "Steve" Loyd McBurnett, age 63, of Rome, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Steve was born on November 29, 1954, son of the late John L. McBurnett and Romye Edna Van Pelt McBurnett. He was a member of the Shorter Avenue Baptist. Prior to retirement in 1996, Steve had...
Margaret Fischer Bourne
Jul 2, 2018
Mrs. Margaret Fischer Bourne, age 78, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 2, 2018. Mrs. Bourne was born in Karlsbad, Germany, on April 9, 1940, a daughter of the late Franz Josef Fischer and Emilie Fischer. She met her future husband, George Albert Bourne, Sr. while he was stationed in Germany in the United...
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