Obituaries

Feb 28, 2023

Mr. Mcarthur "Mack" Ward, age 80, of Adairsville passed away Tuesday evening, February 28, 2023, at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center.

Mr. Ward was born in Adairsville, Georgia, October 5, 1942, son of the late Harry Murphy Ward and Edna Francis Gore Ward. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Joyce Bragg Ward;...

Feb 26, 2023

Mr. Charles William Johnston, age 76 , of Adairsville passed away Sun day, February 26 , 2023, surrounded by the family he loved.

Charles was born in Rome , Georgia, January 2, 1947 , son of the late James Clifton Johnston and Dorothy Lucile Osteen Johnston Mr. Johnston is also preceded in death by...

Feb 25, 2023

Mrs. Karen Moore Swafford, age 80, of Adairsville, passed away Saturday evening, February 25, 2023, at home with family.

Karen was born in Rome, Georgia, September 15, 1942, daughter of the late J. B. Moore and Wilma Jo Gazaway Moore. Mrs. Swafford was also preceded in death by her grandson, William Brandon Brown and stepdaughter,...

Feb 25, 2023

Mrs. Carol Thornbrough Adams, age 84, passed away peacefully at home Saturday morning, February 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Adams was born in Adairsville, Georgia, June 9, 1938, to the late Bun and Hallie Hunt Thornbrough. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ottis Wesley Adams and brothers,...

Feb 18, 2023

April 3, 1933- February 18, 2023

Mr. Ernest Hayes was born April 3, 1933, in Bartow County to the late Ethel Carson Hayes and Hilson Hayes, Sr.

Ernest was preceded in death by his stepfather, Ward Crittenden; wife, Lucille Carter Hayes; his siblings, Mamie K. Hayes, Mack R. Hayes, J. C. Hayes, and Geneva...

Feb 11, 2023

Maxie Dewayne Melton , age 4 2 , of Rydal , passed away unexpectedly Satur day, February 11 , 2023.

He was born in Galveston, Texas , June 7, 1980 , son of the late Jim Melton and Mary Hall Lo er ker-Worley. Maxie is also preceded in death by the one he called dad,...

Feb 8, 2023

Mr. James Doyle Harmon, age 84 , of Fairmount, passed away Wednes day, February 8 , 202 3, surrounded by his loving family .

H e was born in Waleska, Georgia, March 2, 1938 , son of the late Robert Olin Harmon and Angnes Mable Jenkins Harmon . Mr. Harmon is also preceded in death...

Feb 8, 2023

Mrs. Gwendolyn Reece Cooper, age 87, of Cartersville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

Mrs. Cooper was born in the Pleasant Valley Community of Adairsville, Georgia, October 29, 1935, daughter of the late Horace Major Reece and Ruby Cochran Reece. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Louie Hugh Cooper; 3 sons,...

Feb 5, 2023

Mr. Rodney Floyd Van Rosendale, age 66, of Adairsville, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, February 5, 2023.

He was born in Puyallup, Washington, August 21, 1956, son of Rosetta Criss Van Rosendale and the late John Burton Van Rosendale. He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Lynda and Frank Deaver. Rodney was a...

Feb 5, 2023

Christopher "Chris" Coker, age 54, passed away the morning of Sunday, February 5th, 2023, after a short illness.

He loved his family and fishing. He was a renowned painter, known throughout the area for his detailed and quick work that made any room look amazing. He was just as much a master of the grill as he...

Feb 4, 2023

Ms. Roseann Scillia Ferranti, age 70, of Adairsville, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Ms. Ferranti was born in Passaic, New Jersey, May 30, 1952, daughter of the late Alexander Scillia and Grace Vocaturo. Roseann was of the Christian faith. She was a member and secretary of WoodmanLife Chapter 1975 Adairsville....

Feb 1, 2023

Mr. Steve Don Hazelwood, age 66, of Rome, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, February 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Rome, Georgia, June 4, 1956, son of the late Rev. Theodore H. Hazelwood and Alice Hight Hazelwood. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Ted J. Hazelwood and Randy Hazelwood. He...

Jan 27, 2023

Mrs. Kay Ann Boswell , age 7 5 , of Adairsville, passed away peacefully Fri day morning, January 27, 2023 , surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Boswell was born in Gordon County, March 2 6 , 194 7 , daughter of the late Nuil F leet "Jute" Sutton and Edna Kate Colston Sutton ....

Jan 16, 2023

Mr. Albert "Earl" Dutton, age 89, of Adairsville, passed away peacefully Monday January 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Dutton was born in Gordon County, GA, April 8, 1933, son of the late Marion Dutton and Fannie Hayes Dutton. He was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Dutton was a veteran...

Jan 13, 2023

Ms. Cynthia Ann Smith, age 64, formerly of Adairsville, passed away peacefully Friday evening (January 13, 2023) in Huntsville, Alabama.

Ms. Smith was born in Floyd County, GA, September 7, 1958, daughter of the late Raymond Gordon "Bill" Smith and Marion Penfield Smith. Cynthia was a member of the Adairsville Church of Christ and a...

Jan 8, 2023

Mrs. Ruth V. Kinsey Pelfrey, age 93, of Adairsville passed away peacefully Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Gordon Health and Rehab.

She was born in Polk County, GA, April 26, 1929, daughter of the late Arthur Charles Kinsey and Ethel Crabbe Kinsey. Mrs. Pelfrey was a member of Adairsville First Christian Church where she enjoyed...

Jan 4, 2023

Mr s . Patricia Ann Myers , age 81 , of Adairsville, passed away Wednesday morning January 4, 2023, at AdventHealth Redmond Regional .

S h e was born in New Jersey , October 6, 1941 , daughter of the late Grover Johnson and Helen Louise Lamb Johnson . Sh e was a former member of Bethel...

Dec 28, 2022

Ms. Angela Diane Greene Austin, age 50, of Kingston, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

She was born in Rome, Georgia, November 18, 1972, daughter of Vicky Goforth Hu t son and Johnny Lee Greene. Angie was preceded in death by her grandchildren, grandparents, and several aunts and uncles. She was...

Dec 17, 2022

Ms. Rebecca C. Taylor, 70, of Rome, Georgia passed away peacefully Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Atrium Floyd Hospital.

She was born and raised in Decatur, GA, December 14, 1952, daughter of the late Anna Darling and Fite H. Casey, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Robyn Lynn Casey and Harriet Kathryn Casey,...

Dec 14, 2022

Mr. Edward Carl Mulkey, age 70, of Cartersville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

He was born in Cartersville, Georgia, February 24, 1952, son of the late Herman Edward Mulkey and Naomi Elizabeth Shook Mulkey. Edward was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Arlene Victoria "Vickie" Mulkey; daughter, Rebecca Miller Greenway; and brother, John...