Obituaries

Mr. Charles Michael "Mike" Tant

Mr. Charles Michael "Mike" Tant

Oct 29, 2026

Mr. Charles Michael "Mike" Tant, age 70, of Silver Creek, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Atrium Floyd Hospital.

Mr. Tant was born in Rome, Georgia, on November 14, 1955, a son to the late Charles W. Tant and the late Virginia Cowan Tant. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Cathy...

Reverend Farril Jae Ray

Reverend Farril Jae Ray

Oct 26, 2026

Reverend Farril Jae Ray, age 82, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Rev. Ray was born in Bartow County, Georgia, on June 28, 1944, a son to the late Earlie "Earl" Jae Ray and the late Dorothy Elizabeth Allen Ray. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one...

Mr. Michael Ray Hill

Mr. Michael Ray Hill

Oct 26, 2026

Mr. Michael Ray Hill, 80, a native of Charleston, South Carolina, and resident of Cave Spring, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Advent Health Redmond in Rome, Georgia.

Michael was born in Charleston, South Carolina, to the late Allen McClellan Hill and Susie Maggie Hood Hill. The youngest of five children, Michael was born later in his parents’...

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.

Ms. Karen Dianne Barry

Ms. Karen Dianne Barry

Oct 6, 2026

Ms. Karen Dianne Barry, age 61, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away on October 6, 2026, at a local hospital.

Ms. Barry 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. Karen Dianne Barry.

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...

Ms. Hilda Whatley

Ms. Hilda Whatley

Sep 22, 2026

Ms. Hilda Whatley, age 60, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on September 22, 2026, at a local hospital.

Ms. Whatley 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. Hilda Whatley.

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...