Obituaries

Ms. Maria Carolina "Carito" Zavala

Ms. Maria Carolina "Carito" Zavala

May 23, 2026

Carolina “Carito” Zavala, a beloved mother, abuela, and patient, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. She was surrounded by her closest loved ones.

Born in San Salvador, El Salvador, Carito lived a truly remarkable life, having survived a 12- year civil war in her home country, several natural disasters, and various health crises, among other things....

Mr. Randy Wayne Wilson

Mr. Randy Wayne Wilson

May 18, 2026

Mr. Randy Wayne Wilson, age 67, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on May 18, 2026, at a local hospital.

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

Reynolds Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of services for Mr. Randy Wayne Wilson. 

Mr. Michael Andrew "Andy" Wade

Mr. Michael Andrew "Andy" Wade

May 15, 2026

Mr. Michael Andrew "Andy" Wade, age 65, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Mr. Wade was born on May 15, 1961, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Michael Amos Wade and Judith Ann Holt Wade. While born in Tennessee, Andy grew up in Rome, Georgia after his family's move...

Mrs. Bessie Grace Brock

Mrs. Bessie Grace Brock

May 14, 2026

Our precious mother, Bessie Grace Sharpe Brock, age 85, of Rome, GA., left us for her heavenly home on Thursday, May 14th, 2026.

Sister Brock was born in Floyd County on January 25th, 1941, a daughter of the late Buchanan Albert Sharpe and the late Della Myrtle Frizzell Sharpe. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband...

Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Gibeau

Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Gibeau

May 11, 2026

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Gibeau, affectionately known as "Liz", age 53, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at a local hospital.

Mrs. Gibeau was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, on August 16, 1972, daughter of the late John Michael Kochevar and Mary Ann Saari Kochevar. Along with her father, she is preceded in death by her husband, David "Dave"...

Mr. Wayne David Howell Sr

Mr. Wayne David Howell Sr

May 9, 2026

Mr. Wayne David Howell Sr., age 69 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at his residence. 

Mr. Howell was born in Long Island, New York, a son of the late Russell William Howell Sr. and the late Florence Ann Sarro Howell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by the mother of his...

Mrs. Janet Rosalie Sharp

Mrs. Janet Rosalie Sharp

May 6, 2026

Mrs. Janet Rosalie Sharp, age 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at a local assisted living facility. 

Mrs. Sharp was born in Marceline, Missouri, on December 22, 1940, to the late Claude Hughes and the late Viola Ruth Peden Hughes. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two daughters, Shelly...

Linton Louis Mathews

Linton Louis Mathews

May 4, 2026

Mr. Linton Louis Mathews, age 89, of Cartersville, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Mathews was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 18, 1937, a son to the late William Frank Mathews and the late Lula Mae Blue Mathews. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Ms. Eleanor "Terre" Davenport

Ms. Eleanor "Terre" Davenport

Apr 11, 2026

Ms. Eleanor "Terre" Davenport, age 86, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. 

Ms. Davenport was born in Rome, Georgia, on May 15, 1939, to the late Henry Grady Terrell and the late Myra Holland Terrell. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by one sister, Gwen Bennett.

Shortly after graduating from Model High School, she...

Mrs. Lillie Lourine Waits

Mrs. Lillie Lourine Waits

Apr 5, 2026

Mrs. Lillie Lourine Waits, age 77, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 5th, 2026, at home with her family by her side.

Mrs. Waits was born in Centre, Alabama, on September 11, 1948, to the late Luther Locklear and the late Lena Bobbitt Locklear. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Locklear and...

Mrs. Ann Juanita Jiles

Mrs. Ann Juanita Jiles

Mar 21, 2026

Mrs. Ann Juanita Jiles, age 85, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at a local healthcare facility.

Mrs. Jiles was born in Chambers County, Alabama, on October 14, 1940, daughter of the late Clarence Harper and the late Martha Louise Allen Harper. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lamar McElhannen.

Mrs. Jiles...

Thomas Luther Nasworthy

Thomas Luther Nasworthy

Mar 13, 2026

Mr. Thomas Luther Nasworthy, age 74, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026 at a local hospital.

Mr. Nasworthy was born in Rome, Georgia, on December 6, 1951, to the late Luther James Nasworthy and the late Dorothy Silver Nasworthy. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Gail Stanfield Nasworthy; and...

Mr. John Michael Gray

Mr. John Michael Gray

Mar 4, 2026

Mr. John Michael Gray, age 51, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on March 4, 2026, at a local hospital.

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

Reynolds Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of arrangements for Mr. John Michael Gray. 

Mr. Daniel Craig

Mr. Daniel Craig

Mar 1, 2026

Mr. Daniel Craig, age 70, of Kingston, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. Craig was born in Rome, Georgia, on January 13, 1956, to the late clarence "Hubert" Craig and the late Emma Heath Craig. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by one brother, Mike Craig. Daniel liked to tinker on...

Miss. Brianne Renee Morgan

Miss. Brianne Renee Morgan

Feb 27, 2026

Miss Brianne Renee Morgan, age 25, of Trion, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Advent Redmond Hospital.

Miss Morgan was born in Quincy, Illinois, on September 14, 2000, to the late Richard Anthony Morgan and Sarah Elizabeth Lucas Morgan. Along with her father, she is also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Richard and Kathleen Morgan.

Brianne's time...

Michele Lemastus

Michele Lemastus

Feb 23, 2026

Ms. Michele Lemastus, age 58, of Tallapoosa, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Advent Health Redmond Hospital.

Ms. Lemastus was cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. 

You may leave online condolences at www.reynoldsfhrome.com

Reynolds Funeral Home of Rome is honored to be in charge of arrangements for Ms. Michele Lemastus. 

Mrs. Ranessa Kay Wells

Mrs. Ranessa Kay Wells

Feb 23, 2026

Mrs. Ranessa Kay Wells, age 48, of Kingston, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at a local hospital.

Mrs. Wells was born in Rome, Georgia, on November 17, 1977, to the late Lewis Barker and Joann Hazel Abernathy Edwards. Mrs. Wells was a special lady who could always be found with a smile on...

Mrs. Carol Paulette Tucker - Wood

Mrs. Carol Paulette Tucker - Wood

Feb 22, 2026

Mrs. Carol Paulette Tucker Wood, age 79, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by her family at a local nursing facility. 

Mrs. Wood was born in Polk County, Georgia, on September 17, 1946, daughter of the late Artie Lee Brown and the late Paulene Cornelia Sloman Brown. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in...

Phillip Stanley "Phil" Bearden

Phillip Stanley "Phil" Bearden

Feb 21, 2026

Mr. Phillip Stanley “Phil” Bearden, age 76 of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, at Piedmont Cartersville Hospital.

Mr. Bearden was born in Bartow County on December 12th, 1949, a son of the late Woodrow Bearden and the late Kathryn Ray Bearden. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Charlotte Elizabeth...

William "Bill" Robert Krick

William "Bill" Robert Krick

Feb 21, 2026

Mr. William "Bill" R. Krick, age 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 21, 2026. Bill passed away at his home in Rome, Georgia, surrounded by his family and friends.

Bill was born in Meriden, Connecticut, on September 5, 1942, to the late Robert Henry Krick and the late Katherine Cashman Krick. Bill was...