Obituaries
Harry Joseph Bruerton
Jan 29, 2025
Mr. Harry Joseph Bruerton, age 76, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Harry was born in Hayward, CA, on May 7, 1948, a son of the late Edward Wallace Bruerton and Amy Julie Maurer Bruerton. He had been a resident of Rockmart for the past seven years and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Harry was...
Robert Leon Hayes
Jan 27, 2025
Mr. Robert Leon Hayes, age 65, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday evening, January 27, 2025.
Robert was born on December 3, 1959, in Rockmart, a son of the late Julius Hayes, Sr. and Annie Mae Jacobs Hayes. He had lived all his life in Rockmart and was a roofer by trade. Robert enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling and cherished the time...
Jackie Eugene Tucker
Jan 27, 2025
Mr. Jackie Eugene Tucker, age 71, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at his residence.
Jackie was born in Rockmart on February 16, 1953, son of the late Orbin Tucker and Daisy Chafin Tucker. He had lived all his life in Rockmart and was of the Baptist faith. Jackie was a self-employed lawn maintenance guy who loved cutting...
Guy Jehue Rutland, Jr.
Jan 24, 2025
Guy Jehue Rutland, Jr., age 90 of Cedartown passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, surrounded by family.
Mr. Rutland was born on January 23,1935 in Polk County, Georgia to the late Guy Jehue Rutland, Sr. and Ida Davis Rutland. Guy was the owner of Rutland Farm, a Georgia Centennial Farm, which he and his sister, Blanche, inherited from their parents....
Dennis Ladell Williams
Jan 19, 2025
Mr. Dennis Ladell Williams, age 66, of Lindale, GA, passed away Sunday evening, January 19, 2025.
Dennis was born in Aragon, GA, on December 12, 1958, son of the late Odell Williams and Lela Mae Robinson Williams. He had lived the greater part of his life in Polk County, moving to Lindale 4 years ago. Dennis was a self-employed block layer...
Jeanna Dunn Gay
Jan 16, 2025
Mrs. Jeanna Dunn Gay, age 75, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Gay was born in Rome, GA, on January 27, 1949, a daughter of the late John Dunn and Louise Whitfield Dunn. She had lived all her life in Rockmart and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Gay was the co-owner with her...
Deborah Ann Coats
Jan 13, 2025
Mrs. Deborah Ann Coats, age 53, of Rome, GA, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at her residence.
Deborah was born in Carrollton, GA, on June 26, 1971, daughter of Billy Vines and the late Shelbert Nails Vines. She had lived the greater part of her life in Polk and Floyd counties and was of the Baptist faith. Deborah enjoyed camping...
John Gibson Norman
Jan 13, 2025
Mr. John Gibson Norman, age 68, of Aragon, GA, passed away Monday evening, January 13, 2025, at his residence.
John was born in Burlington, NC, on January 17, 1956, a son of the late Harold Leonard Norman and Jamella Cook Norman. He had lived in Rockmart and Polk County for the last 30 years. John was a self-employed contractor and was...
Cody Andrew Stephenson
Jan 11, 2025
Cody Andrew Stephenson, age 32, of Buchanan, GA, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his residence.
Cody was born in Orange Park, FL, son of Daniel “Red” Stephenson and Levitta Baker. He had lived his childhood years in Florida and moved to Polk County at age 13. He was a graduate of Rockmart High School and lived the past 4...
John "John Boy" Deems
Jan 5, 2025
John “John Boy” Deems, age 49, of Aragon, GA, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025.
John Boy was born in Rome, GA, on November 16, 1975, son of Jerry Wayne Deems, Sr. and Linda Brown Deems. He had lived all his life in Aragon and was a member of Seney Baptist Church. John Boy was a self-employed landscaper who enjoyed his...
Harry Terrance "Terry" Walls
Jan 4, 2025
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Mr. Harry Terrance “Terry” Walls, Sr. of Powder Springs, GA passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Terry was born in Bremen, GA on March 26, 1945 a son of the late Warner Wendell Walls and the late Evie Holland Walls. He had lived the greater part of his life in...
Gaye Tinnan
Jan 2, 2025
Mrs. Gaye C. Tinnan, age 62, of Rockmart, GA passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 in a Rome medical center.
Gaye was born in Rockmart on March 21, 1962, a daughter of Marylee Roberson Cline and the late William Quincey Cline. She had lived all of her life in Polk County. She was a bargain shopper, loved her animals and never...
Terri Streetman Stone
Jan 1, 2025
Mrs. Terri Streetman Stone, age 64, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Atlanta.
Terri was born in Rockmart on September 27, 1960, daughter of the late Howard Streetman and the late Joyce Ballew Streetman. She had lived all her life in Rockmart and was a member of Rockmart Second Baptist Church. Terri was a graduate of Jacksonville...
Judy McCown Roberson
Dec 31, 2024
Mrs. Judy McCown Roberson, age 80, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 31, 2024, at her residence.
Mrs. Roberson was born in Rockmart on February 13, 1944, daughter of the late James McCown and Elsie Mae Thomason McCown. She had lived all her life in Rockmart, was a graduate of Rockmart High School and was a member of Morning...
Walter David Hert, Sr.
Dec 31, 2024
Mr. Walter David Hert, Sr, age 82, of Temple, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, December 31, 2024.
Mr. Hert was born in Poplar Bluff, MO, on December 29, 1942. He had worked as a dozier operator and was also a maintenance technician with W.R. Grace Chemicals. Mr. Hert loved fishing, woodworking and making wine.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hert was...
Duane O. Davidson
Dec 29, 2024
Mr. Duane “Buddy” Davidson, age 83, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Sunday morning, December 29, 2024, at his residence.
Mr. Davidson was born in Rockmart on November 25, 1941, a son of the late Jack Leon Davidson and Laura Lee Davidson. He had lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart and was a graduate of Rockmart High School. Mr....
Marie Thompson
Dec 25, 2024
Mrs. Marie Thompson, age 81, of Bryan, OH, and formerly of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Ohio.
Mrs. Thompson was born on March 2, 1943, daughter of the late Andrew Taylor and Jessie Shepherd Taylor.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Thompson, a son, William Thompson, sisters, Frances Stevens,...
Amy "Paddy" Phillips
Dec 25, 2024
Mrs. Amy “Paddy” Phillips, age 91, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Mrs. Phillips was born on October 24, 1933, daughter of the late Jack Austin and Eula Tomlin Austin. She had lived all her life in Rockmart and was a graduate of Rockmart High School where she was a member of the Rockmart High School Marching Band....
Johnny Dewayne House
Dec 24, 2024
Johnny Dewayne House, age 38, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Johnny was born in Villa Rica, GA, on December 21, 1986, son of Roxie Ann Morris House and the late Carl Samuel House. He was a graduate of Paulding High School and was a self-employed carpenter. Johnny enjoyed remodeling houses, country music and playing video games.
Johnny is...
Teresa Lynn "Terrie" Yarbrough
Dec 22, 2024
Ms. Teresa Lynn “Terrie” Yarbrough, age 67, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Sunday morning, December 22, 2024.
Terrie was born in Rockmart on July 11, 1957, daughter of Sue Morgan Yarbrough and the late Preston Yarbrough. She had lived all her life in Rockmart and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she taught intermediate girls Sunday School Class. Terrie...
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