Obituaries
Annie Ruth Owens
Apr 19, 2025
Mrs. Annie Ruth Owens, age 84, of Rockmart, GA, went to be with Jesus Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Mrs. Owens was born February 2,1941, to parents Chester Akins and Francis Lewis. She is preceded in death by her husband, John F. Owens, and brother, Sonnie Akins, also two great-granddaughters, Madison Swann and Elizabeth Owens.
Mrs. Owens is survived by a sister, Dorthy...
JoAnne S. Hartline
Apr 18, 2025
Mrs. JoAnne S. Hartline, age 89, of Lebanon, TN, formerly of Rome, GA, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lebanon.
Mrs. Hartline was born in Trion, GA, on November 19, 1935, a daughter of the late William Owen Stewart, VII, and Mary Lee Jones Stewart. She grew up in the Shannon community of Floyd County and was a graduate of...
Cora Virginia "Jenny" Phillips
Apr 17, 2025
Mrs. Cora Virginia “Jenny” Phillips, age 83, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday evening, April 17, 2025.
Jenny was born in Mine Run, VA, on September 6, 1941. She lived the greater part of her life in Trussville, AL, and was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church in Irondale, AL. Jenny was a CNA, working for Kirkwood by the River...
Ruth Ann Edwards
Apr 17, 2025
Mrs. Ruth Ann Edwards, age 79, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Thursday morning, April 17, 2025.
Mrs. Edwards was born in Rome, GA, on June 10, 1945, a daughter of the late Henry Edwards and Gaynell Dyer Edwards. She had lived all her life in Polk County and was a 1963 graduate of Cedartown High School. Mrs. Edwards was member of...
Thelma Joyce "Joy" Elliott
Apr 14, 2025
Thelma Joyce “Joy” Elliott, age 55, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday afternoon, April 14, 2025.
Joy was born in Atlanta, GA, on November 18, 1969, daughter of Thelma Joyce Barrett Collins and the late Anthony Collins. She had lived her childhood years in Carrollton, GA, and the greater part of her adulthood life in Rockmart. Joy was a housewife and...
Kristy Charlene Ferguson
Apr 13, 2025
Kristy Charlene Ferguson, age 53, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Sunday morning, April 13, 2025.
Kristy was born in Rockmart on August 4, 1971, daughter of Linda Anderson White and the late Ernest White. She had lived all her life in Polk County and had worked with the Polk County Jail in food service. Kristy was a member of Emanuel Baptist...
Erlene Campbell Cole
Apr 11, 2025
Erlene Campbell Cole, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on April 11th, 2025.
She was a lifelong resident of Rockmart, Georgia, a Rockmart High School graduate, and retired from the local SunTrust Bank as a respected banker. She was part owner of a local jewelry store, George W. Cole Jewelers, for a number of years. She attended Carol Inn...
Rose Caroline Butler Little
Apr 8, 2025
Mrs. Rose Caroline Butler Little, age 93, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Rose was born in Rome, GA, on January 11, 1932. Her parents were Cecil and Caroline Butler. She graduated from Rockmart High School and the University of Georgia. She attended Wesleyan College for two years prior to UGA. Rose married Howell Park Little, Jr.,...
Wayne Hardy
Apr 6, 2025
Mr. Wayne Hardy, age 81, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Wayne was born in Rome, GA, on February 16, 1944, a son of the late Franklin D. Hardy and Mary Emma Cliffie Deems Hardy. He had lived the greater part of his life in Polk County and was a member and deacon of Rockmart Church of Christ....
Tina Leigh Jay
Apr 4, 2025
Mrs. Tina Leigh Jay, age 63, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, following a courageous battle with breast cancer.
She was born in Rockmart, GA on September 14, 1961, a daughter of the late Robert “Bobby” Lumpkin and the late Shirley Lipham Lumpkin. Tina had lived all of her life in Rockmart and was a 1979 graduate of...
Robert Warren Pleasants, Jr.
Apr 4, 2025
Mr. Robert Warren Pleasants, Jr., age 61, of Dallas, GA, passed away Friday morning, April 4, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Pleasants was born in Richmond, VA, on December 17, 1963. He had been a resident of Dallas for over 20 years, moving there from Marietta, GA. Mr. Pleasants was a truck driver for Messer Transport Company and loved fast cars....
Kenneth Douglas "Kenny" Thompson
Apr 3, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Douglas “Kenny” Thompson, age 41, of Auburn, Washington passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Kenny was born in Fort Lewis, Washington on September 23, 1983. He had lived the majority of his life in the state of Washington where he worked as a carpenter in the construction industry. Kenny enjoyed spending time with his family, going to the beach...
James Francis "Big Jim" Brady
Mar 31, 2025
James Francis Brady, age 69, of Aragon, GA, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at his residence.
“Big Jim”, as he was affectionately known, was born in Brooklyn, NY, on September 13, 1955, son of the late William Brady and Anne McGinely Brady. He moved to Polk County in 2011 and was a self-employed roofer. James enjoyed watching television, drinking sodas,...
Patricia Ann Lusted
Mar 27, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ann Lusted, age 96, of Rome, GA, passed away Thursday morning, March 27, 2025.
Mrs. Lusted was born in Cedar Rapids, IA, on August 16, 1928, daughter of the late Everett Pratt and Mary Menoher Pratt. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Cornell College and worked for many years prior to retirement with Iowa Electric. Mrs. Lusted was a...
Timothy Allen "Tim" Locklear
Mar 26, 2025
Mr. Timothy Allen “Tim” Locklear, age 67, of Rockmart, GA passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Tim was born in Rockmart on April 11, 1957, a son of the late Jesse Ray Locklear and Elender Mae Bowman Locklear. Tim lived the greater part of his life in the Yorkville community. He was an avid University of Georgia fan and enjoyed spending...
Baby Dixie Kayd Jones
Mar 25, 2025
Baby Dixie Kayd Jones, infant daughter of Chris and Kaylie Jones, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Dixie Kayd was preceded in death by her grandmother, Tangie Brookshire, great-grandfathers, Jerry Davis, Jere White, Jimmy Barron, and James Brookshire, great-grandmothers, Kathleen Barron and Joyce Benefield.
Dixie Kayd is survived by her parents, Chris and Kaylie Jones; sisters, Ellie Kayte Jones and Lilah Grace...
Betty Peek Bond
Mar 23, 2025
Mrs. Betty Peek Bond, age 95, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Bond was born in Dayton, OH, on July 14, 1929, daughter of the late Jimmy Peek and Peggy Peoples Peek. She had lived the greater part of her life in Rockmart and was a graduate of Rockmart High School. Prior...
Mamie P. Thaxton Hogan
Mar 23, 2025
Mrs. Mamie P. Thaxton Hogan, age 83, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2025.
Mrs. Hogan was born in Aragon, GA, on July 1, 1941, daughter of the late James Daniel Pinion and Pauline Edwards Pinion. She had lived the greater part of her life in Rockmart and was retired from Zartic Foods as a dispatcher. Mrs. Hogan...
Larry Frank "Frankie" Burnley
Mar 20, 2025
Mr. Larry Frank “Frankie” Burnley, age 72, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his residence.
Frankie was born in Rockmart on August 3, 1952, son of the late Burl Huel Burnley and Ollie Mae McAllister Burnley. He had lived all his life in Rockmart and attended Calvary Baptist Church. Frankie retired from C. W. Matthews Paving, where...
Jerome George "Jerry" Mull
Mar 19, 2025
Mr. Jerome George “Jerry” Mull, age 75, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Wednesday evening, March 19, 2025, at his residence.
Jerry was born in New Parris, OH, on December 24, 1949, son of the late Raymond Mull, Jr. and Mary Margaret Horigan Mull. He had lived the greater part of his life in Polk County. Jerry was a veteran of the...
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