Obituaries

Betty Jean O'Neill

Betty Jean O'Neill

Oct 12, 2026

Mrs. Betty Jean Broome O'Neill, age 82, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. O'Neill was born in Rome, Georgia, on July 8, 1944, a daughter of the late James Henry Broome Jr. and the late Agnes Louie Hughes Broome. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Hank"...

Mr. Matthew "Chase" Pope

Mr. Matthew "Chase" Pope

Oct 8, 2026

Mr. Matthew "Chase" Pope, age 25, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Atrium Floyd Hospital.

Mr. Pope was born in Rome, Georgia, on February 9, 2001, a son to Jackie Ray Pope and the late Michelle Lee Wheat Pope. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his two grandfathers, Jimmy Wheat and...

Margaret E. Salmon

Margaret E. Salmon

Oct 7, 2026

Ms. Margaret E. Salmon, age 66, of Rome, Georgia passed away on October 7, 2026, at a local hospital.

Ms. Salmon was cremated and no further services are planned at this time.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.reynoldsfhrome.com

Reynolds Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements for Ms. Margaret E. Salmon.

Mrs. Bonnye Dale Sielken

Mrs. Bonnye Dale Sielken

Oct 3, 2026

Mrs. Bonnye Dale Sielken, age 64 of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Sielken was born in Montgomery, Alabama on November 25th, 1961, a daughter of the late James Woodrow Forbus and the late Ouida Faye Evans Forbus.

Bonnye loved her husband David, of 42 years, deeply. Together, they built a...

Daelyn Brock Godfrey

Daelyn Brock Godfrey

Sep 23, 2026

Daelyn Brock Godfrey, age 13, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Daelyn was born in Rome, Georgia on October 15, 2012. Daelyn was an 8th grade student at Rome Middle School, where he was a member of the marching band and played tenor saxophone. He was always willing to try something new and was truly a pioneer...

Mr. Clarence "Sonny" Forbus

Mr. Clarence "Sonny" Forbus

Sep 21, 2026

Mr. Clarence “Sonny” Forbus, age 77 of the Armuchee Community, passed away on Monday, September 21st, 2026, at a local assisted living facility.

Mr. Forbus was born in Lineville, Alabama on September 26th, 1948, a son of the late Marvin Hulen Forbus and Margie Eunice Pettis Forbus. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Deby...

Mrs. Sally Ann Windsor (Carter)

Mrs. Sally Ann Windsor (Carter)

Sep 18, 2026

Sally Ann Carter Windsor, age 89, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on September 18, 2026. She was at home surrounded by her family when she peacefully passed over to her eternal home.

Sally was born on August 3, 1937, in Miami, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Mary Catherine Strahle Carter and Wellington Hue Carter.

Sally was a 1956 graduate...

Mr. Shannon Mat Lovingood

Mr. Shannon Mat Lovingood

Sep 1, 2026

Mr. Shannon Mat "Fat Boy" Lovingood, age 47, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at a local nursing facility, surrounded by the love of his family.

Shannon was born on September 3, 1978, in Marietta, Georgia, a son to the late Donny Leon Waits and Vicky Lee Hulsey. Along with his father, he is also preceded in...

Ms. Janice Lou Howard

Ms. Janice Lou Howard

Aug 28, 2026

Ms. Janice Lou Howard, age 60, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at her home.

Ms. Howard was born in Cartersville, Georgia, on May 24, 1966, a daughter of the late Junior Wesley "Doc" Mulkey and the late Annie Mae Cook Mulkey. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Smith...

Mr. Daniel Curtis DeGraw

Mr. Daniel Curtis DeGraw

Aug 26, 2026

Mr. Daniel "Danny" Curtis DeGraw, age 42, of Shannon, Georgia,  passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at his residence. 

Mr. DeGraw was born in Patterson, New Jersey, on June 5, 1984, a son to April Louise DeGraw. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Curtis DeGraw.  Danny was a simple man who enjoyed the outdoors. If he was walking...

Mrs. Michelle Darlene Dyer

Mrs. Michelle Darlene Dyer

Aug 20, 2026

Mrs. Michelle Darlene Dyer, age 63, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, peacefully with her family by her side at home. 

Mrs. Dyer was born in Rome, Georgia, on December 23, 1962, a daughter of the late Oscar "Sam" Boatner and the late Shirley Anne Fulton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Mr. Kenneth Hatton

Mr. Kenneth Hatton

Aug 17, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Aaron Hatton, age 41, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on August 17, 2026, at a local hospital.

Mr. Hatton was cremated and no further services are planned at this time. 

You may leave the family online condolences at www.reynoldsfhrome.com

Reynolds Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of arrangements for Mr. Kenneth Hatton.

Mr. John Dowell "Blue Diamond" Bradshaw Jr.

Mr. John Dowell "Blue Diamond" Bradshaw Jr.

Aug 14, 2026

Mr. John Dowell "Blue Diamond" Bradshaw Jr., age 66 of Shannon, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 14th, 2026 at Atrium Health Floyd following injuries sustained in an accident.

Mr. Bradshaw was born in Floyd County on May 14th, 1960, a son of the late John Dowell Bradshaw Sr., and Betty Mae Sweatt Brownlow.

Mr. Bradshaw was a kind-hearted man who was...

Ms. Connie Eugenia Sims

Ms. Connie Eugenia Sims

Aug 12, 2026

Ms. Connie Eugenia Sims, age 61, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at a local nursing facility. 

Ms. Sims was born in Rome, Georgia, on September 15, 1964. 

Graveside services will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 10AM at West HIll Cemetery, 457 Pine Street, Trion, Georgia, 30753.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.reynoldsfhrome.com

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Mr. John "J.W." William Hunter

Mr. John "J.W." William Hunter

Aug 11, 2026

Mr. John "J.W." William Hunter, age 60, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at his residence. 

Mr. Hunter was born on September 3, 1965, a son of the late Daniel C. Hunter and the late Rose Lucille Daily Hunter. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by one brother, James and two sisters, Brenda...

Mr. John Edward Wilson

Mr. John Edward Wilson

Aug 10, 2026

Mr. John Edward Wilson, age 88, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on August 10, 2026. 

John was born on October 12, 1937, in West Point, MIssissippi, a son of the late Avis Edward "A.E." Wilson and the late Pauline Robinson Wilson. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Tim Wilson and one sister.

He is survived by...

Mr. Christopher "Chris" Daniel Freeland

Mr. Christopher "Chris" Daniel Freeland

Aug 5, 2026

Mr. Christopher "Chris" Daniel Freeland, age 37, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on August 5, 2026, at a local hospital.

Chris was born on October 19, 1988, in Thomaston, Georgia, a son of Alton Jiroud Freeland and Susan Michelle Brown Freeland. He was preceded in death by one brother, Alton Jiroud "A.J." Freeland Jr.; paternal grandparents, Earnest Bradley Freeland and Billie...

Mrs. Debbie O Taylor

Mrs. Debbie O Taylor

Jul 29, 2026

Mrs. Debbie O. Taylor, age 70, of Tunnel HIll, Georgia, passed away on July 29, 2026, at a local nursing facility.

Interment will be in West Hill Cemetery, Dalton, Georgia.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.reynoldsfhrome.com

Reynolds Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Debbie O. Taylor.

Mrs. Judith Diane Reed

Mrs. Judith Diane Reed

Jul 26, 2026

Mrs. Judith Diane Reed, age 91, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at a local nursing facility. 

Mrs. Reed was born in Butler, Pennsylvania, on June 10, 1935, a daughter to the late Louis Karges and the late Sarah Karges. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, William R. Reed;...

Mr. William Calvin Thornley Jr.

Mr. William Calvin Thornley Jr.

Jul 18, 2026

Mr. William Calvin Thornley Jr., age 55, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at his home. 

Mr. Thornley was cremated and no further services are planned at this time. 

Reynolds Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for Mr. William Calvin Thornley Jr.