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Patricia Gail Coker
Mar 11, 2024
Patricia Gail Coker, age 80, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday evening, March 11, 2024.
Patricia was born in Rome, GA, on August 28, 1943, daughter of the late Charlie Wofford Coker and Gertrude Frances Swift Coker. She had lived all her life in Polk County and was a 1962 graduate of Rockmart High School. Patricia worked from 1963 until 1968...
Robert Conrad
Mar 10, 2024
Robert Karl “Rob” Conrad, age 55, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Rob was born in Bowling Green, KY, on December 28, 1968, and had been a resident of Georgia since 2011. He was an entertainment truck driver and a very caring person. Rob loved golf, music animals and cars, especially his “Lowtiss”. He also had a love...
Susan Gail Tilley
Mar 10, 2024
Mrs. Susan Gail Tilley, age 76, of Aragon, GA passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Susan was born on November 11, 1947, a daughter of the late Clayton Phagan and Dorothy Dobb Phagan. Susan was a dedicated educator who focused on furthering the education of the children of her community. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband...
Martha Anne Walraven Justus
Mar 9, 2024
Mrs. Martha Anne Walraven Justus, age 77, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Saturday evening, March 9, 2024.
Martha was born May 9, 1946, in Calhoun, GA, a daughter of the late Charlie Ralph Walraven and Vernist Lee White Walraven. She had lived her adult life in Rockmart and was of the Baptist faith. Martha was associated with Engineered Fabrics for...
Pressley Wade "Buster" Akins
Mar 5, 2024
Pressley Wade “Buster” Akins, age 62, of Rockmart GA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning, March 5, 2024.
Buster was born in Powder Springs, GA, on September 7, 1961, son of the former Annie Hames and the late Mackie Eugene Akins. He had been a resident of Rockmart since 1975 and was employed with Toyo Tire Company of Cartersville, GA. Buster...
Brenda Sue Noland Woods
Mar 3, 2024
Mrs. Brenda Sue Noland Woods, age 72, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Floyd Medical Center. Brenda, the third of four children, was born in Rockmart, GA, on April 11, 1951, to the late Robert Frank and Pauline Frances Austin Noland.
On May 29, 1970, in a small ceremony at the courthouse, she married Bobby Derrell Woods in...
Kenneth Daniel Powell
Feb 29, 2024
Kenneth Daniel Powell, age 68, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Rome GA.
Kenneth was born in Rockmart on March 6, 1955, a son of Betty Brown Powell and the late Clyde Franklin Powell. He had lived all his life in Rockmart and was a member of Springdale Baptist Church. Kenneth retired from Southland Metals after 40...
Danny Hugh Smith
Feb 26, 2024
Mr. Danny Hugh Smith, age 68, of Rockmart, GA passed away Monday, February 26, 2024.
Mr. Smith was born in Rome, GA on August 1, 1955, a son of the late Porter Smith and Jane Ely Smith and had lived in the Cedartown area the greater part of his life. He had a love for the outdoors and was a NASCAR...
Annie Mae Jackson
Feb 26, 2024
Mrs. Annie Mae Jackson, age 100, of Cartersville, GA, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024.
She was born on August 11, 1923 in Sand Mountain, AL. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Ed Marks and Jacie Elliot Marks. Annie had been a resident of Cartersville since 1963. She enjoyed exercising, cooking, cleaning and spending time with her family...
Harry Fry
Feb 26, 2024
Mr. Harry Fry, age 77, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024.
Harry was born on April 13, 1946 in Rockmart, GA and was the son of the late Mr. William J. Fry and Mrs. Lucile Hooper Fry. He lived all his life in Rockmart and was Baptist by faith. Mr. Fry had retired from Engineered Fabrics after...
Kelsie Cecil "K.C." Coker
Feb 26, 2024
Mr. Kelsie Cecil “K.C.” Coker, age 86, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024.
Mr. Coker was born on November 28, 1937 in Rockmart, GA and was the son of the late Mr. Henry Cecil Coker and Mrs. Beulah Frances Williams Coker. K.C. lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart and was a member of New...
Anthony Edward Robinson
Feb 21, 2024
Anthony Edward Robinson, age 61, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in the same town where he spent his entire life.
Anthony was born on October 18, 1962, a son of Gerald Robinson and the late Margaret Westmoreland Robinson. He was a devoted caretaker for his family and will be remembered fondly by all whose lives he...
Charles Edward Baker
Feb 19, 2024
Charles Edward Baker, age 44, of Aragon, GA, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024.
Charles was born in Rome, GA, on December 4, 1979, son of Remonda Womack Compton and the late George Baker. Charles was a carpenter and was known for his craftsmanship and dedication to his work. Charles attended Rockmart High School and was a member of Aragon...
Kayla Brooklynn Adams
Feb 19, 2024
Kayla Brooklynn Adams, age 28, of Rome, GA, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, graced this world on February 1st, 1996, in the vibrant city of Rome, GA. Her untimely departure on February 19th, 2024, from the same city has left a void in the hearts of all who knew her.
Throughout her life's journey, Kayla held various roles with...
John W. Cavender
Feb 19, 2024
John W. Cavender was born on December 1, 1939, in Kanawha, Two Mile, West Virginia and left this world to be with his lord and savior on February 19, 2024. John was the middle of five children born to Luther Thomas and Alma Hazel Cavender. John’s early education was in a one-room schoolhouse next door to the house he was...
Ricky Joe Bratcher
Feb 18, 2024
Ricky Joe Bratcher, age 64 of Rockmart, GA, passed away in Rome, GA surrounded by his loved ones on February 18, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1959, in Rome, GA, to his parents, the late David Estle Bratcher and Rose Lanham Bratcher.
Ricky's life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and sportsmanship. He graduated from East Rome High School...
Charles Barrett Davis, Jr.
Feb 18, 2024
Charles Barrett Davis, Jr., age 67, of Rome, GA, peacefully passed away Sunday morning, February 18, 2024.
Charles was born in Nuremberg, Germany on July 17, 1956, a son of the late Charles Barrett Davis Sr. and Joann Janet Sanders Davis. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and dedicated his life to various careers including working...
Hattie Marie McGatha "Polly" Holmes
Feb 13, 2024
Mrs. Hattie Marie McGatha “Polly” Holmes, age 86, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Mrs. Polly was born on December 20, 1937, in Piedmont, AL, a daughter of the late John McGatha and Mary Frances Griffin McGatha. She had lived the greater part of her life in Rockmart and was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church....
Shirley Upton Hughes
Feb 12, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Upton Hughes, age 88, of Rockmart, GA passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. Shirley was a retired substitute teacher for Polk School District and has left us with cherished memories and a profound impact on the lives of her students. Born on October 31, 1935, to the late William Thomas Upton, Jr. and Beulah Hiett Upton in her...
Rita Dunn Burnley
Feb 11, 2024
Mrs. Rita Dunn Burnley, age 52, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Rita was born on August 15, 1971 in Rockmart, GA. She was the daughter of the late Larry Dunn and the former Annette Knight. She lived all her life in Rockmart. She enjoyed music and watching her tv shows.
Mrs. Burnley is survived by her loving...
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