Braxton Bearden
Mar 18, 2026
Braxton Andrew Bearden, better known as Brax, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026.
Braxton was born May 28, 2005, in Cartersville, GA, son of Jeff Bearden and the late Kisha Welchel Bearden. He was greeted in heaven by his mother, and his grandparents, Darlene Waldon Payne, Jim Payne, Frances Graves Bearden and Lawrence Thurston Bearden, Jr.
He leaves behind to cherish...
Michael Wayne Pressley
Mar 8, 2026
Mr. Michael Wayne Pressley, known to everyone as Mike, age 70, of Leesburg, Alabama, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his residence.
Mike was born September 16, 1955, and grew up in Kingston Georgia, son of the late Eva Mae Strickland Pressley and Emmett Lewis Pressley. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister,...
Heather Danielle Bagley Stephens
Mar 3, 2026
Mrs. Heather Danielle Bagley Stephens, age 35, of Rome, passed away Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Heather was born December 7, 1990, in Cartersville, Georgia, daughter of Lisa Brunson Bagley and the late Edward “Eddie” Darnell Bagley. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her pawpaw and big mamma, Ed and...
Rosa Mae Mansour Matthews
Feb 28, 2026
Rosa Mae Green Mansour Matthews, age 90, passed away peacefully in the presence of her beloved daughters on Saturday, February 28th, 2026.
Rosa was born on February 10th, 1936, in Locust Grove, Georgia to the late Leonard and Ruby Green. She graduated top of her class from Cass High in 1954. Much of her career was spent working in administrative support...
Howard Carver
Feb 28, 2026
Mr. Howard Newton Carver, age 82, of Rome, passed away Friday, February 28, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family.
Mr. Carver was born in Bartow County, GA, February 12, 1944, son of the late Harry R. Carver and Mrs. Essie Mae Greene Carver. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his...
Sue Baker
Feb 27, 2026
Mrs. Sara Sue Ingram Baker, age 74, of Adairsville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, February 27, 2026, with her beloved family at her side.
Sue was born, August 28, 1951, in Cartersville, GA to the late Louise Rainey Ingram and Nat Columbus Ingram. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant son,...
Judy Duvall Prince
Feb 24, 2026
Oh, Happy Day, Happy, Happy, Day!
"This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." (Psalm 118:24)
Truly, this IS a happy day and a day for rejoicing. I promise you, Moma is doing just that. She's dancing on streets of gold, singing in the heavenly choir, and having many a talk with Jesus. Oh,...
Johnny Clinton Gray
Feb 24, 2026
Mr. Johnny Clinton Gray, age 61, of Adairsville, GA passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at AdventHealth Gordon surrounded by his loving family.
Johnny was born February 25, 1964, in Rome, Georgia, son of Anna Miller Gray and the late Roy “Bodie” Clinton Gray. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a brother, Bradley Joe Gray.
Survivors include...
Geraldine Morgan Johnson
Feb 23, 2026
Mrs. Geraldine Morgan Johnson, age 83, of Adairsville, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:32AM at Floyd Atrium Medical Center.
Geraldine was born in Alabama, January 4, 1943, daughter of the late Annie Leola Brooks Morgan and Thomas Elijah Morgan. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Lavorgel Olon Johnson in 1997 and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors...
Debra Fay Miller
Feb 23, 2026
Mrs. Debra Fay Miller, age 62, of Cartersville, passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Debra was born in Rome, GA, May 2, 1963, daughter of the late Fay White McClure and Clifford Alvin McClure, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Clifford Alvin McClure, JR. and Michael Ray McClure. Debra was a...
Dennie Franklin Brookshire
Feb 19, 2026
Mr. Dennie Franklin Brookshire, age 82, of Adairsville, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Floyd Atrium Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.
Dennie was born in Rome, GA, December 20, 1943, son of the late Lurlyne Fortenberry Brookshire and Henry Brookshire. Mr. Brookshire was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Aurie Bob Pickard Brookshire. He was a...
David Lee Hammonds
Feb 16, 2026
Mr. David Lee Hammonds, age 78, formerly of Adairsville, passed away peacefully Monday, February 16, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Rome, GA.
He was born in Bartow County, Georgia on May 29, 1947, son of the late William David and Virginia Lulabell Rodgers Hammonds. A man of deep and abiding faith, Lee cherished attending church service. He found great...
Retta Bramblett
Feb 5, 2026
Ms. Retta Irene Bramblett, 86, of the Folsom community, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Retta was born in Adairsville, GA, February 16, 1939, daughter of the late Annie Mae Loucile Bramblett. She was also preceded in death by her grandsons, Jason Elrod and Samuel Elrod, Jr., and great-grandson, Russell Wyatt Holden.
Survivors include her beloved...
Amy Rebekah Knight
Feb 2, 2026
Ms. Amy Rebekah Knight, age 43, of Adairsville, GA, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.
Amy was born in Atlanta, GA, on September 8, 1982, daughter to Cindy Eubanks Giddens and Dale Giddens. As a Christian, Amy lived a life that mirrored her faith: simple, quiet, and deeply rooted in service to others. To many...
Judy Ann Parks
Feb 1, 2026
Mrs. Judy Ann James Parks, age 71, of Adairsville, GA, passed away peacefully Sunday morning February 1, 2026, at 3:33 AM, surrounded by her loved ones
Judy was born in Columbus, GA on February 19, 1954, to the late Ruby Oneida Mulkey James and Paul Edwards James. Judy was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and caring sister whose life...
Robert Lee Coursey
Jan 26, 2026
Mr. Robert Lee Coursey, age 57, of Adairsville, GA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Robert was born in Atlanta, GA, on October 26, 1968, son of the late Linda Gail Burns Merritt and Junior Lee Coursey. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Charles Ray Haney and mother-in-law, Brenda Cleveland Haney. He enjoyed working outside...
Joseph "Jay" Pettit
Jan 23, 2026
Mr. Joseph Columbus Pettit, better known as Jay or Jaybird, of Adairsville went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, January 23, 2026. He was born in Portsmouth, VA, on January 30, 1944, to the late Hattie Camp Pettit and Olin Kithil Pettit.
Jay proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force before dedicating many...
Sandra Sue Pelfrey Pratt
Jan 22, 2026
Mrs. Sandra Sue Pelfrey Pratt, age 73, of Ellijay, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, with her loving family at her side.
Mrs. Pratt was born in Calhoun, GA, April 14, 1952, daughter of the late Dollie Sue Howell Pelfrey and Jesse William Pelfrey. Sandra was also preceded in death by her son, Randy O’ Berry, daughter, Cassie O’Berry Rayburn, and...
Sidney Linton Stegall
Jan 19, 2026
Sidney Linton (Lint) Stegall, 79, died peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, with family at his side. Lint was born to the late Sidney Alfred Stegall and Ruth Lipscomb Stegall in Cartersville, Georgia, on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1946.
Lint is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Cassandra (Sandra) McClure Stegall; sons, Lt. Col. (Ret) Sidney L. (Rebecca) Stegall,...
Cheryl R Warren
Jan 12, 2026
Mrs. Cheryl R. Warren, age 68, of Calhoun, GA, passed away Monday evening, January 12, 2025, with her son by her side.
Cheryl was born in Rome, GA on June 21, 1957, to the late Ophelia Rowland Ross and Willie Ross. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Donny Harvey Warren and brother Jerry Ross. Cheryl was of...