Obituaries

Mrs. Nell "Diane" Gravley

Mrs. Nell "Diane" Gravley

Oct 12, 2025

Mrs. Nell “Diane” Gravely, age 58 of Summerville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, at a local hospital.

Mrs. Gravley was born in Tate, Georgia on July 13th, 1967, to the late James Ethridge Jackson and the late Effie Mary Louise Williams Jackson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald James Gravley;...

Glynn Wayne Watson

Glynn Wayne Watson

Oct 10, 2025

Mr. Glynn Wayne Watson, age 75 of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 10th, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Watson was born in Long Beach, California on December 12th, 1949, a son of the late John Ray Watson and the late Lolita Marie Henthorn Watson. After graduating from high school, Mr. Watson attended California State University, Long Beach, where he...

Mr. Clifford Allen Starkey

Mr. Clifford Allen Starkey

Oct 8, 2025

Mr. Clifford Allen Starkey, age 84, a lifelong resident of Gordon County, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home in San Diego County, California, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

Mr. Starkey was born in Sonoraville, Georgia, on October 7, 1941, to the late Grover Cleveland Starkey and the late Lillie Mae Barnette Starkey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Mr. Easton Kenneth Martin

Mr. Easton Kenneth Martin

Sep 28, 2025

Mr. Easton Kenneth Martin, age 19, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away tragically due to an accident and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 28th, 2025, 

Easton was born in Cartersville, Georgia, on May 12, 2006, to Kristin Michelle Banks Holcomb and Devin Scott Martin. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Reverend Don Holcomb and his...

Rev. James Lawson Abercrombie

Rev. James Lawson Abercrombie

Sep 22, 2025

Rev. James Lawson Abercrombie, age 76, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, September 22, 2025.

Rev. Abercrombie was born in Ellijay, Georgia, on September 28th, 1948, to the late Richard Martin Abercrombie and the late Lorena May Smith Abercrombie. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by six brothers, Clyde Abercrombie, Roy Abercrombie,...

Mrs. Judy Mae Vogler

Mrs. Judy Mae Vogler

Sep 22, 2025

Mrs. Judy Mae Vogler, age 78, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 22nd, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Vogler was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, on September 28th, 1946, to the late Chester Earl (Rocco) Fox and the late Virginia LaVerna Luke Vogler. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Mr. Ramon Martinez

Mr. Ramon Martinez

Sep 15, 2025

El Sr. Ramón Martínez, de 83 años, de Rome, Georgia, falleció el lunes 15 de septiembre de 2025, en su residencia rodeado de su familia.

El Sr. Martínez nació en Villa Juárez, SLP, México, el 18 de septiembre de 1941, hijo de los difuntos Juan Martínez Corona y Elisa Reyes Varocio. Además de sus padres, le precedieron en la muerte varios...

Mr. Scott Robert Hight

Mr. Scott Robert Hight

Sep 6, 2025

Mr. Scott Robert Hight, age 56 of Shannon, Ga., passed away on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, at a local hospital following a brief illness.

Mr. Hight was born in Rome, Ga., on August 10th, 1969, son of the late Claude Hight and the late Jeanetta Sanders Hight. He attended Model High School until he went to work at an early age...

Belinda Ellen Fender

Belinda Ellen Fender

Sep 5, 2025

Ms. Belinda Ellen Fender, age 65, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 5th, 2025, at her residence.

Ms. Fender was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on January 13th, 1960, to the late Alfred Rubin Fender and the late Barbara Geryld Brewer Fender. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving partner, Randy Julian Skelton; son,...

Mr. Jerry Wilson Bomar

Mr. Jerry Wilson Bomar

Sep 4, 2025

Mr. Jerry Wilson Bomar, age 74 of Plainville, Ga., passed away on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at a local hospital.

Mr. Bomar was born in Ringgold, Georgia on September 4th, 1951, a son of the late Woodrow Wilson Bomar and Edith Hasty Ledford. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by the love of his life, Mrs. Lynda...

Mr. Eugene Smith Jr.

Mr. Eugene Smith Jr.

Sep 2, 2025

Mr. Eugene Smith Jr., age 72, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Smith was born in Trenton, Michigan, on March 14th, 1953, son of the late Eugene Smith Sr. and the late Dorothy Mae Wright Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Danny Smith and two...

Ms. Sally Ann Himel

Ms. Sally Ann Himel

Aug 30, 2025

Ms. Sally Ann Himel, age 61 of Rome, passed away on Saturday, August 30th, 2025 at her residence.

Sally was born on July 17th, 1964, in Lutcher, Louisiana, a daughter of the late Percy Victor Himel and the late Joan Stevenson Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by the father of her two children, John Jordan....

Mr. Robert Lincoln Keene Sr.

Mr. Robert Lincoln Keene Sr.

Aug 29, 2025

Mr. Robert Lincoln Keene Sr., age 67, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 29th, 2025, at a local hospital facility.

Mr. Keene was born in Ashville, North Carolina on May 20th, 1958, son of the late Herbert Allen Osborne and Wilma Marie Osborne. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Keene. Mr....

Glenn Jacob "Bing" Vogler

Glenn Jacob "Bing" Vogler

Aug 29, 2025

Mr. Glenn Jacob “Bing” Vogler, age 82 of Acworth, Ga., passed away on Friday, August 29th, 2025, at Piedmont Cartersville Hospital.

Mr. Vogler was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania on April 25th, 1943, a son of the late Charles Madison Vogler and the late Ruth Margaret Musselman Vogler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother,...

J.W. Fortenberry

J.W. Fortenberry

Aug 24, 2025

J.W. Fortenberry, 78, of Rome, Georgia passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025. Born on July 1, 1947, to the late Vernon Doyle Fortenberry and Cleo Janet Holloway, J.W. lived a full and joyful life defined by service, hard work, humor, and love for his family.

A proud veteran of the United States Navy, J.W. served his country for 10 years....

Mr. Donald Richard "Donnie" Bailey

Mr. Donald Richard "Donnie" Bailey

Aug 20, 2025

Mr. Donald Richard “Donnie” Bailey, age 67 of Shannon, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Bailey was born in Floyd County on August 10th, 1958, a son of the late Robert Felton Bailey and the late Johnnie Winkle Bailey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Stanley Thomas...

Mr. Edward James Czar

Mr. Edward James Czar

Aug 18, 2025

Mr. Edward James Czar, age 72, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 18th, 2025, at his residence. 

Mr. Czar was born in Rockville Centre, New York, on December 11th, 1952, to the late Edward James Czar  and the late Elizabeth Anne Higgins Czar. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Beth Czar.

He is...

Mr. Robert Walter Asztalos

Mr. Robert Walter Asztalos

Aug 9, 2025

Mr. Robert Walter Asztalos, age 80, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at a local hospital.

Mr. Asztalos, was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on April 1st, 1945, to the late Joseph Asztalos and the late Anna Lavko Asztalos. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, James Earnest Asztalos and one sister,...

Margaret "Maggie"  Ellen Felkel

Margaret "Maggie" Ellen Felkel

Aug 8, 2025

Mrs. Margaret "Maggie" Ellen Felkel, age 78, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 8th, 2025, at Fifth Avenue Health Center.

Mrs. Felkel was born on November 18th, 1946, daughter of the late Jack Walter Mallett and the late Fannie "Mae" Jolly Mallett. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by the father of her children, James...

Mrs. Eileen Lois Henderson

Mrs. Eileen Lois Henderson

Aug 4, 2025

Mrs. Eileen Lois Henderson, age 95, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 4th, 2025, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living.

Mrs. Henderson was born on April 11th, 1930, daughter of the late George Alfred Long and the late Ethel Arvilla Thorp Long. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Loyd Henderson; one son,...