Obituaries
Franklin Merritt Baggett
Jul 19, 2024
Mr. Franklin 'Merritt' Baggett, age 60, of Rome, GA, passed away on July 19, 2024 at his residence. He was born on February 7, 1964, in Rome to the late C.M. 'Doc' Baggett and Mable Cordle Baggett.
Merritt's passion for mechanics was evident throughout his career where he excelled as a Transmission Specialist. His work ethic and expertise left a mark...
Judy Faye Dover
Jul 17, 2024
Judy Faye Dover, age 74, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024.
Judy was born in Rome on January 14, 1950, a daughter of the late James A. Miles and Adel Ramsey Miles. Throughout her life, Judy was known for her deep faith and love for her family and Jesus. She was devoted to reading the Bible and...
Betty Lou Estes
Jul 15, 2024
Miss Betty Lou Estes, age 88 of Rome, Ga. passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at a Cedartown health care facility.
Miss Estes was born on March 12, 1936, in Centre, Alabama, the daughter of the late Dennis and Amy Lou Knighten Estes. She was a 1955 graduate of Model High School. She worked for many years as a medical...
Robert Goldin Armstrong
Jul 9, 2024
Robert Goldin Armstrong, age 78, passed away on July 9, 2024, at his home in Rome, GA. He was born on December 14, 1945, in Aragon, GA.
Robert's interests varied and brought him much joy. He particularly enjoyed following the UGA Bulldogs and Nascar. In his leisure time, he found relaxation in reading about these subjects and watching their matches. Additionally,...
Carol Elaine Tyler
Jul 9, 2024
Mrs. Carol Elaine Tyler, 85, of Rome, Georgia passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 after a long and valiant fight against Alzheimer's Disease. Carol was born on August 29, 1938, in Rome, Georgia to the late Raymond Rolan and Leone Young Rolan.
Mrs. Tyler was a graduate of Johnson High School, in Rome. Upon graduation, she married the love of her...
Danny Cribb
Jul 6, 2024
Mr. Danny Cribb, age 68, of Rome, GA passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his home. Mr. Danny was born on November 30, 1955, in Rome, GA. Danny was a cherished son of Dennis and Nellie Robinson Cribb.
Throughout his life, Danny exemplified patriotism and American values. He found joy in the simple pleasures of fishing, traveling, and spending...
Marvin Ernest Lingerfelt
Jul 3, 2024
Mr. Marvin Ernest Lingerfelt, age 82, of Rome, GA passed away on July 3, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd surrounded by his loving family. Marvin was born on April 15, 1942, in Chattanooga, TN.
Marvin's journey in life was marked by meaningful work and service. He excelled as a propane truck driver, earning the reputation of being the best in the...
Judith Richey Capie
Jun 13, 2024
Mrs. Judith Richey (Eckhardt) Capie age 81 of Rome, Ga passed away peacefully on Thursday June 13th 2024 at her home.
Mrs. Capie was born in Washington D.C. on January 3, 1943 to her loving parents David Richey Eckhardt and Mary Elizabeth Riley Eckhardt.
Throughout her life she was known as a beautiful, creative spirit who never lost her sense of wonder...
John Fredrick Brannon
Jun 10, 2024
John Fredrick Brannon, age 41, passed away suddenly on June 10, 2024, in Cedartown, GA. He was born on January 16, 1983, in Riverdale, GA. John was a loving father and family man who found joy in spending time with his children and loved ones. His hobbies included fishing, being outdoors, and watching sports. Throughout his life, John's proudest accomplishment was...
Wayne Anthony Beard
Jun 9, 2024
Wayne Anthony Beard, age 71, passed away on June 9, 2024, at Advent Health Redmond in Rome, GA. He was surrounded by his loving family as he peacefully passed away. Wayne was born on June 20, 1952, in Rome. Wayne will be remembered with great fondness and admiration. His memory will be cherished by all those who had the pleasure of...
Donnie Lee Spradlen, Jr
Jun 8, 2024
Donnie Lee Spradlen, Jr, known affectionately as DJ, passed away at his home in Cave Spring, GA. He was born on December 27, 1981, in Lakeland, FL. DJ was an electrician who possessed a multitude of trade talents. Renowned as a fixer, he had the remarkable ability to mend not only electrical issues but also family dynamics. His knack for...
Daniel "Dan" Alfred Valerio, Jr.
Jun 5, 2024
Mr. Daniel “Dan” Alfred Valerio, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Dan was born on May 26, 1944 in Greensburg, PA. He was the son of the late Mr. Daniel Alfred Valerio, Sr. and Gina Pietropaoli Valerio. Dan was retired but had been self-employed and worked as an Arborist for many years. He was...
Pearl Claudine Williams Crowley
Jun 3, 2024
Pearl Claudine Williams Crowley passed away on June 3, 2024, at home in Rome, Georgia surrounded by her family.
Pearl was born October 11, 1939, to Roy Williams and Frances Williams-Cole in McDonald County, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Howard Williams, and sister Donna Schler.
She is survived by one sister, Carolyn Kay Carter, Tamms, Illinois, and two...
RW Kerr
May 29, 2024
On May 29, 2024 the greatest love story was complete. The lord welcomed Mr. RW ‘Dub’ Kerr home to be with his precious wife Beatrice. Dub was born on November 4, 1933 to the late RB and Thelma Kerr in Cherokee County, AL. He was known to all as Pawpaw and loved everyone. He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. If...
Phyllis Jeanne Lipscomb
May 18, 2024
Phyllis Jeanne Lipscomb born March 26th,1942, on Signal Mt. TN. passed May 18th, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Phyllis was preceded in death by her mother and father, Jessica and Herbert Bilbury, her Late husband George Lipscomb, her brother Theodore Bilbury, daughter Dorenda Hart, and...
Robert 'Robbie' Gregory Brock
May 15, 2024
Robert ‘Robbie’ Gregory Brock, age 51, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd.
He was born on December 19, 1972, in Colorado Springs, CO and was the son of the late Robert Michael ‘Mike’ Brock and Glenda Sutton Brock. In his professional life, Robbie was a manufacturing Technician at Toyo Tires. Additionally, he previously served with the...
Kathie Arla Weedon
Apr 29, 2024
Kathie Arla Weedon, passed away on April 29, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 23, 1951, in Rome, GA, to the late Jessie James Selman and Eloise Parris Selman.
Kathie will be remembered as someone who raised everyone in Shannon with love and care. She was a lifetime member of New Antioch Baptist Church. Kathie is survived by...
Mui Nhi Chuong
Apr 19, 2024
Mui Nhi Chuong, age 71, passed away on April 19, 2024, at her home in Rome, GA. She was born on June 20, 1952, in Quang Ninh, Vietnam. Mui will always be remembered for her hard work and commitment to her family. Her dedication to providing for her family knew no bounds, and her role as a mother and wife was...
Karen Faye Law
Apr 19, 2024
Karen Faye Burns Law, age 67, of Rome, GA, passed away early Friday morning, April 19,
2024 at her home where she was being cared for by a dear friend, Ann Langston, and surrounded by the love of her family near and far.
Karen was born on March 22, 1957, a daughter of the late Buren L. Burns and Charlotte
Ann Nix Burns. She had...
Robert Lamar Garrett
Apr 17, 2024
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
