Obituaries

Lawrence  Kirby  Casey

Lawrence Kirby Casey

Dec 1, 2023

Mr. Lawrence Kirby Casey, age 83 of Rome, Ga., passed away on Friday December 1st, 2023, in a local healthcare facility.

Mr. Casey was born in Walker County, Ga., on October 13th, 1940, to the late Arvil Casey and the late Mary Lou Woods Casey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Jean White, and...

Dora  Everline Benjamin

Dora Everline Benjamin

Nov 30, 2023

Mrs. Dora Everline Benjamin, age 85 of Rome, formerly of Piney Point, MD.,, passed away on Thursday November 30th, 2023 at her residence. 

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday December 13th, 2023 at 11 AM from the Chapel of Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home in Mechanicsville, MD. Interment will follow in the Seafarers Haven Cemetery. 

A complete obituary will be published...

Louie  Gene Casey Jr.

Louie Gene Casey Jr.

Nov 24, 2023

Mr. Louie Gene Casey Jr., age 60 of Rome, Georgia, passed away on November 24th, 2023.

Mr. Casey was cremated, and no services are planned at this time.

Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lois  Jane  Reece

Lois Jane Reece

Nov 22, 2023

Mrs. Lois “Jane” Faulkenberry Reece, age 76 of Sugar Valley, Ga., passed away on Wednesday November 22nd, 2023, in a local assisted living facility.

Mrs. Reece was born in Gordon County, Ga., on January 3rd, 1947, to the late George Faulkenberry and the late Monnie Faulkenberry. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Monica Green;...

Billy  Raymond  Landrum Jr.

Billy Raymond Landrum Jr.

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. Billy Raymond Landrum Jr., age 65 of Cartersville, passed away on Thursday November 16th, 2023, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mr. Landrum was born in Bartow County on November 5th, 1958. Mr. Landrum was employed by CTG, where he worked as an IT Tech until his retirement. Although he loved all things technology, he loved his...

Debra  Ann Godfrey

Debra Ann Godfrey

Nov 16, 2023

Ms. Debra Ann Godfrey, age 58 of Kingston, passed away on Thursday November 16th, 2023, at her residence.

Ms. Godfrey was born in Floyd County on November 20th, 1964. She is preceded in death by her mentor, trainer, and idol- her father, Earl Glenn (Bud) Godfrey. Debra was full of life and there was nothing she couldn’t do. She loved her...

James  Jordan  Mitchell

James Jordan Mitchell

Nov 4, 2023

Mr. James “Jordan” Mitchell, age 32 of Rome, Ga., passed away on Saturday November 4th , 2023 from injuries sustained in an accident.

Jordan was born in Rome, Ga., on September 11th, 1991, to Rodney Mack Mitchell and Angela Susan Leker. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James, and Elsie Shelly; grandfather, Ricky Mask. Jordan was a mechanic...

Linda  Sue  Casey

Linda Sue Casey

Oct 29, 2023

Ms. Linda Sue Casey, age 83 of Rome, Ga., passed away on Sunday October 29th, 2023, at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ms. Casey was born in Murray County, Ga., on December 5th, 1939, to the late Robert Rogers and the late Mae Watters Rogers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three sisters,...

Kevin  Mejia

Kevin Mejia

Oct 27, 2023

El Joven Kevin Mejía, de 20 años de Cartersville, Ga., falleció el viernes 27 de octubre de 2023.

El Joven Mejía nació en Cartersville, Ga., el 27 de enero de 2003, hijo de Rolando Mejía y Ana González-Mejía. Kevin amaba a su familia, amigos y sus perros. Era un barbero muy apasionado y amaba a cada uno de sus clientes. Kevin...

Paul  Henry  Smith

Paul Henry Smith

Oct 20, 2023

Mr. Paul Henry Smith, age 68 of Adairsville, Ga., passed away on Friday October 20th, 2023, at a local hospital.

Mr. Smith was born in Batavia, New York on April 27th, 1955, to the late Glenn Smith and the late Ruth Leg Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Lois Smith. Prior to retirement,...

Dean  Martin  Hartley Sr.

Dean Martin Hartley Sr.

Oct 19, 2023

Mr. Dean Martin Hartley Sr., age 62 of Rome, passed away on Thursday October 19th, 2023, at a local hospital.

Mr. Hartley was born in Rome, Ga., on September 4th, 1961, to the late Mr. Robert Junior Hartley and the late Mrs. Louise Franks Hartley. Prior to becoming disabled, Mr. Hartley was employed by Marglen Industries. He was of the Baptist...

Lee Ann  Womack

Lee Ann Womack

Oct 17, 2023

Ms. Lee Ann Womack, Age 64 of Rome, Ga., passed away on October 17th, 2023.

Ms. Womack was cremated, and no services are planned at this time.

Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edward  Kenneth  Davidson Sr.

Edward Kenneth Davidson Sr.

Oct 12, 2023

Mr. Edward Kenneth Davidson, Sr., age 80 of Cartersville, Ga., passed away on Thursday October 12th, 2023, at his home.

He was born in Madison, WI., on August 25th, 1943, to the late Kenneth Davidson and the late Gladys Johnson Davidson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first love, Elsie Linda Davidson; second wife, Kathern...

Vivian  Olivia  Varner

Vivian Olivia Varner

Oct 10, 2023

Mrs. Vivian Olivia Varner, age 79 of Rome, passed away on Tuesday October 10th, 2023, at a local hospital.

Mrs. Varner was born in Plainville, Georgia on June 2nd, 1944, to the late James Bradford Culberson and the late Ida Morrow Culberson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Jewell Montieth; four brothers, Billy, James,...

Annette  Mechelle Lance

Annette Mechelle Lance

Sep 28, 2023

Ms. Annette Lance, age 53 of Cedartown, Ga., passed away on September 28th, 2023. 

In accordance with her wishes, Ms. Lance was cremated and no services are planned at this time. 

Reynolds Funeral Home of Rome is in charge of arrangements 

Bradley Marc Sharpe

Bradley Marc Sharpe

Sep 14, 2023

Mr. Bradley Marc Sharpe, age 49 of Cave Spring, Ga., passed away on Thursday September 14th, 2023, from injuries sustained in an accident.

Mr. Sharpe was born in Rome, Ga., on February 22nd, 1974, a son of the late Reginald Sharpe and the late Debra McCord Sharpe. Mr. Sharpe enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle. He loved his children and...

James  William  Mcgee

James William Mcgee

Sep 13, 2023

Mr. James William “Magoo” McGee, age 83 of Piedmont, Ala., passed away on Wednesday September 13th, 2023, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. McGee was born in Centre, Ala., on July 29th, 1940, a son of the late James Wesley McGee and the late Ruthie Mae Abernathy McGee. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife,...

Brenda  Kay  Walraven

Brenda Kay Walraven

Sep 9, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Kay Walraven, age 49 of Rome, passed away on Saturday September 9th, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Walraven was born on May 18th, 1974, in Hopkinsville, Ky., to the late L.B Rogers and Kay Rogers. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Billy, and Jimmy Rogers. Prior to becoming disabled, she was employed...

Houston  Fred  Bynum

Houston Fred Bynum

Sep 9, 2023

Mr. Houston “Fred” Bynum, age 94 of Shannon, Ga., passed away on Saturday September 9th, 2023, at his home.

Fred was born in Dawson, Ala., on April 20th, 1929, a son of the late H.F Bynum and the late Cordia Ponder Bynum. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Georgia K....

Jonathan  Edward  Dunn

Jonathan Edward Dunn

Sep 8, 2023

Mr. Jonathan Edward Dunn, age 26 of Rome, passed away on Friday September 8th, 2023.

Jonathan was born in Rome, Ga., on August 8th, 1997, to Jon Dunn and the late Marci Faye Harris Dunn. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Cecil and Juanita Dunn; maternal grandfather, Kenneth Harris. Jonathan was the life...