Obituaries

Mrs. April Selena Smith

Mrs. April Selena Smith

Feb 5, 2026

Mrs. April Selena Smith, age 57, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Smith was born in Newport News, Virginia, on April 5, 1968, daughter of the late Herman Percell McCraw and Barbara Ann Warren McCraw. Along with her father, she is preceded in death by one grandchild, Amari...

Ms. Barbara Madden

Ms. Barbara Madden

Feb 4, 2026

Ms. Barbara Madden, age 79, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on February 4, 2026, at her residence.

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

Reynolds Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of arrangements for Ms. Barbara Madden.

Mr. Duane Robert Weeder

Mr. Duane Robert Weeder

Jan 27, 2026

Mr. Duane Robert Weeder, age 65, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at a local hospital.

Mr. Weeder was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on February 12, 1960, a son of the late Robert Samuel Weeder and the late Alice Margaret Meyers Weeder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Kathleen Weeder...

Timothy "Tim" Avon Grant

Timothy "Tim" Avon Grant

Jan 27, 2026

Timothy Avon "Tim" Grant, 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Born in Boykin, S.C., he was a son of the late Ella Grant. Tim was a musician of the original Drifters with Bill Pinkney and was also a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, drawing and art.

Left to cherish his memory are...

Mrs. Margie Walker-White

Mrs. Margie Walker-White

Jan 16, 2026

Mrs. Margie Walker-White, age 86 of Lindale, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 16th, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. White was born in Cartersville, Ga., on June 15th, 1939, a daughter of the late Dallas Georgia Reagan and the late Mildred Janie Martin Seminole. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David White; one daughter,...

Mrs. Maxie Susan Lawson

Mrs. Maxie Susan Lawson

Jan 15, 2026

Mrs. Maxie Susan Lawson, age 73, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Atrium Floyd Hospital. 

Mrs. Lawson was born in Cartersville, Georgia, on July 27, 1952, a daughter of the late Claude Reeves Jr. and the late Maudie Brooks Reeves. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Ross; one son,...

Mrs. Sharon Ann Sykes

Mrs. Sharon Ann Sykes

Jan 8, 2026

Mrs. Sharon Ann Sykes, age 66, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. 

Mrs. Sykes was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 22, 1959, daughter of Linton Lewis Mathews and Mamie Hoskins Mathews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Sykes.

Mrs. Sykes was known for her talent at doing just...

Mrs. Mai Kim Luong

Mrs. Mai Kim Luong

Jan 4, 2026

Mrs. Mai Kim Luong, age 55, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, peacefully at home with her family by her side.

Mrs. Luong was born in Vietnam on February 18, 1970. She then immigrated to the United States in the summer of 1994. Mai soon met the love of her life and married Kiet Le, whom she...

Mrs. Claudia Ann Steinacker

Mrs. Claudia Ann Steinacker

Dec 30, 2025

Mrs. Claudia Ann Steinacker, age 58, of New Hudson, Michigan, and formerly of Pasco County, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with her devoted husband by her side at a local hospital.

Mrs. Steinacker was born in Elk Grove, Illinois, on August 23, 1967, to the late Joseph Alex Depa and Dolores Yzaguirre Depa. 

Mrs. Steinacker was known for the...

Mr. Michael Van Worthy

Mr. Michael Van Worthy

Dec 27, 2025

Mr. Michael "Van" Worthy, age 70, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Worthy was born on July 24, 1955, to Mr. and Mrs. Woodly Worthy of Buchanan, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clora McAdams Worthy; his father, Woodly Worthy; one brother, Earl Worthy; two brother in laws, LeRoy Hunt...

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Upton

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Upton

Dec 13, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Upton, age 55, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at a local hospital.

Mr. Upton was born on July 16, 1970, a son of the late Wendall Newman Upton and the late Shirley Ann Daniels Upton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Tina Leigh Upton and one...

Mr. Thomas Widson Mullinax

Mr. Thomas Widson Mullinax

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Widson Mullinax, age 77, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at a local hospital.

Mr. Mullinax was born on February 11, 1948, a son of the late Widson Mullinax and the late Margie Marie Crowe Mullinax. He was a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life. Mr. Mullinax could be found often...

Mrs. Diane Brady McCoy

Mrs. Diane Brady McCoy

Nov 20, 2025

Mrs. Diane Brady McCoy, age 67, of Rome, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. McCoy was born in Mannheim, Germany, on March 30, 1958, a daughter to Robert and Ruth. 

Survivors include her husband, Russell Paul McCoy; son, Robert Paul McCoy; numerous other family members. 

Private services will be held at a later date.

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Mr. Virgil Ray Hines

Mr. Virgil Ray Hines

Nov 18, 2025

Mr. Virgil Ray Hines, age 68, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at a local nursing facility.

Mr. Hines was born in Harriman, Tennessee, on January 25, 1957, a son of the late Virgil Hines and the late Pearl Ruth Houston Hines. Mr. Hines was known by all as a dedicated and hard working man. This was...

Mrs. Andrea Dianne Christian

Mrs. Andrea Dianne Christian

Nov 14, 2025

Mrs. Andrea Dianne Christian, age 81 of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14th, 2025, surrounded by her family. 

Mrs. Christian was born in Macon, Georgia, on March 14th, 1944, a daughter of the late William Thomas Christian and the late Evelyn Christian. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Christian and...

Mr. David Timothy Weaver

Mr. David Timothy Weaver

Nov 12, 2025

Mr. David Timothy Weaver, age 63, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at a local hospital.

Mr. Weaver was born in Rome, Georgia, on December 28, 1961, to the late Gene Weaver and the late Betty Richardson Humphries Weaver.

Survivors include special friends, Steve and Cathy Brock; one cousin, Ken Goewey; extended friends also survive.

Graveside services will be...

Mr. Anthony "Todd" West

Mr. Anthony "Todd" West

Nov 10, 2025

Mr. Anthony "Todd" West, age 45, of Calhoun, Georgia, formerly of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Mr. West was born March 18, 1980, the son of late Anthony "Andy" Mitchell West and Tammy Helton Mincey. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Helen Helton; paternal grandparents, Ralph and...

Tommy Gene Whittle

Tommy Gene Whittle

Nov 10, 2025

Mr. Tommy Gene Whittle, age 79, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on November 10, 2025.

Mr. Whittle was born on June 13, 1946, the son of the late J.W. Whittle and the late Othal Johnson Whittle. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his spouse Karol Whittle; infant son, Patrick Whittle; one sister, Carol Dunlap. Mr. Whittle...

Mr. John Jerome Waller Sr.

Mr. John Jerome Waller Sr.

Nov 3, 2025

Mr. John Jerome Waller Sr., age 79, of Armuchee, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 3rd, 2025.

Mr. Waller was born on December 27th, 1945, the son of the late Gordon Lee Waller and the late Frances O’Cille Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Matt Waller; three brothers, Roy, James, and Jerry...

Mrs. Kathy Diane Mount Maples

Mrs. Kathy Diane Mount Maples

Nov 1, 2025

Mrs. Kathy Diane Mount Maples, age 62 of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at a local hospital.

Mrs. Maples was born in Floyd County on February 3rd, 1963, to the late Homer Edward Elkins and the late Mary Nell Reynolds Stamps. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Jason Mount. Mrs....