Obituaries
Louise Henry Ingram
Sep 19, 2023
Louise Henry Ingram, passed away on September 19, 2023, at her home in Rome, GA. She was born on August 31, 1929, in Chatsworth, GA, to parents, William Franklin Henry and Nora Elizabeth Terry.Louise had a fulfilling career and dedicated many years as the office manager with Motor Contract Company before retiring. She was a diligent and dedicated employee who...
Ronald Stephen Pilgrim
Sep 17, 2023
Ronald Stephen Pilgrim “Billy Joe Pearl”, born on September 13, 1951 in Rome Ga, passed away onSeptember 17, 2023 at his home. He was the beloved son of Adrian and Lucille Pilgrim who precededhim in death.
Ronnie was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his children and their spouses PhillipPilgrim (Quincy), Lindsay Dreher (Eric), Drew Pilgrim (Erin),...
Michael Garland Trapp
Sep 11, 2023
Michael Trapp, age 73, passed peacefully at home on September 11, 2023. He resided his entire life in Rome. He graduated from Coosa High School and Floyd Junior College. He spent most of his working years taking care of people. He served as a police officer, EMT, and Registered Nurse. He retired from Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital in 2011....
Opal Arlene Carden
Sep 4, 2023
Opal Arlene Carden, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023, at The Fountains of Calhoun. She was surrounded by her loving family.Opal was born on November 23, 1928, in Plainville, GA to Fabian Durham and Eva Elizabeth Cowart Durham. She was preceded in death by her loving husband James O. Carden; her five brothers: Thermon Taylor, Doyle Taylor, Jesse Wilmer...
Betty Anne McGill
Sep 4, 2023
Betty Anne McGill, passed away on September 4, 2023, at Gordon Health & Rehab, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 1, 1931, in Staunton, VA.After business school, Betty worked in the textile industry, moving up quickly from a stenographer to an executive administrative assistant. Her commitment and expertise in her field earned her the respect and...
Linda Braswell Childress
Sep 4, 2023
Mrs. Linda Braswell Childress, passed away on September 4, 2023, at Redmond Hospital. She was born on January 2, 1942, in Shannon, GA.
Linda started her career at Coosa Bakery and held numerous roles there over the years. Her dedication and hard work were evident to all who knew her. In addition to her successful career, Linda was a proud...
Janice Ruth Pollack
Aug 26, 2023
Janice Ruth Pollack, passed away on August 26, 2023, at the Gardens of Rome Nursing & Rehab. She was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many during her time on this earth. Janice was born on March 24, 1930, in the charming town of New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Barnard and Lillian Cohen Schatz. From an...
Ricky Lynn Davis
Aug 21, 2023
Ricky Lynn Davis, born December 22, 1957 passed away Monday, August 21, 2023.
Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Y.B. Davis and mother, Darlene Clonts Davis; grandparents, Amburs and Delva Clonts and George and Mae Davis; and a brother-in-law, Mike Eads.
Ricky lived an amazing life, 47 years ago he was given 2 weeks to live. In true...
Harvey Leroy Minshew
Aug 19, 2023
Harvey Leroy Minshew, Jr., known affectionately as Leroy, passed away on August 19, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on May 23, 1950, in Rome, GA, to Harvey Leroy Minshew, Sr. and Betty Saul Minshew.Leroy dedicated the majority of his career to the Southern Company, Georgia Power. From 1970 until his retirement in 2012, he...
Patricia Annette Irvine
Aug 15, 2023
Patricia Annette Irvine, affectionately known as Pat, passed away peacefully in Rome, Georgia on August 15, 2023. Born on June 6, 1939, in Calhoun, Georgia, Pat lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to family and friends.Patricia was a woman of many talents and accomplishments. She worked at Galey and Lord for 40 plus years as an instructor....
Windel Lee Alford
Aug 13, 2023
Windel Lee Alford, passed away peacefully in his residence on August 13, 2023. He was born on August 19, 1984, in Rome, GA.
Driven by his love for challenges and the satisfaction of a job well done, Windel dedicated himself to his career as a motorcycle mechanic. With his exceptional abilities and wealth of knowledge, he quickly earned a reputation...
Barbara Sue Kilgo
Aug 13, 2023
Barbara Sue Kilgo, affectionately known as Bobbie, peacefully transitioned from this life on August 13, 2023, in Anderson, SC. She was born on November 5, 1936, to Robert M. Treglown and Bessie Florine Ware Treglown.
Bobbie's passion for flowers shone through her work as a florist. She delighted in creating beautiful arrangements that brought joy and comfort to others. Her...
David Scott Leonard
Aug 11, 2023
David Scott Leonard, age 40, of Rome, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. David was born on November 16, 1982 in Colorado Springs, CO to his loving parents, Sandy Henry and Steven Leonard. He was kind, thoughtful, and always a gentleman.
David spent most of his life in Colorado Springs and was a 2001 graduate of Wasson High...
Wyline McFry
Aug 2, 2023
Datha Wyline (Grogan) McFry went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2023 surrounded byloved ones in Shannon, GA at the age of 87.
Wyline was born September 10, 1935 to the late Odis Leon and Datha Ozella Grogan in Rome,GA. She married, Burl McFry, her middle school sweetheart on August 10, 1951 and togetherthey had two sons,...
Ruth Lavinia Ray
Jul 27, 2023
Ruth Lavinia Ray, age 87, of Centre, Alabama passed away in a local nursing home after an extended illness on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Ruth was born on August 6, 1935, in Rome, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jud King Willerson and Christine Courtney Willerson; her late husbands, Lester Bobo, Billy Grogan and Willard Ernest Ray;...
Patricia Hawkins Bryan
Jul 19, 2023
Patricia Hawkins Bryan, age 82, of Canton, Georgia (formerly of Rome) passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Patricia was born on February 5, 1941 in Rome, GA. Patricia was born to the late George Dayton Hawkins Sr. and Minnie Viola Jiles Hawkins. She enjoyed spending time with her loving family, watching television and reading.
Patricia is preceded in death...
Milledge Joseph O'Neal
Jul 12, 2023
Milledge Joseph “M.J.” O’Neal Jr., age 75, of Rome passed away Wednesday July 12, 2023 at a local hospital.
M.J. was born August 24, 1947 in Rome GA. to the late Milledge Joseph O’Neal Sr. and Eula Johnson O’Neal. M.J. owned and operated O’Neal Flooring for many years. M.J. was preceded in death by his wife Lois Minter O’Neal of...
Doris Agan Barfield
Jul 12, 2023
Doris Agan Barfield, passed away on July 12, 2023, in Centre, AL. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing. Doris was born on August 14, 1945, in Centre, AL to the late L.C Anderson and Nellie Cotton Anderson.
Doris lived a fulfilling life filled with love and joy. She dedicated many years to her...
Donna Melinda Newton
Jun 9, 2023
Donna Melinda Newton, passed away at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital on June 9th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 29th, 1973 in Chattanooga, TN to her late parents, Marcel Parker Cole and Patricia Herndon Cole.Donna dedicated years of her career to customer service at ATT where she loved nothing more than helping people solve their...
Thornton Whatley Morris, Sr.
Jun 9, 2023
Thornton Whatley Morris, native of Plainville Georgia, died peacefully in his home on his family farm on June 9, 2023. He was 82 years old.
Thornton was born in Rome on May 20, 1941, the son of the late James Paul Morris and Mary Jane Powell. He spent his formative years with his maternal grandparents on their farm near...
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