Obituaries

Aug 22, 2025

Mrs. Marsha Lynn Whaley Brookshire, loving mother and grandmother, of Euharlee, GA, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Marsha was born on June 1, 1955, to the late Tommy Whaley Jr., and Imogene Mashburn Whaley. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward F. Brookshire; son, Robert Michael Helton; brother, Tony Whaley; and...

Aug 18, 2025

Mrs. Mary Kate Womack King, age 91, of Adairsville, passed away peacefully at home Monday evening, August 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. King was born in Gordon County, GA, August 9, 1934, to the late Ralph Edward and Flonnie Mae Grogan Womack. She was a faithful member of Oothcalooga Baptist Church, Adairsville, where she...

Aug 17, 2025

Eric Lee Bemish, age 33, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born in Deland, FL, on May 1, 1992, to Diane Duvall Johnson and Bruce Edward Bemish.

Eric was a dedicated worker in the heavy machinery industry for several years, which allowed him to travel and explore new places. He was an avid...

Aug 16, 2025

Mrs. Ruby Lee Harris Register. age 79, of Kingston passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 27, 1945, in the Folsom Community of Bartow County, Georgia, to the late Carl Edward Harris, Sr. and Vaudie Self Harris. She was also preceded in death by her sisters,...

Aug 12, 2025

Mrs. Charlotte Frances Bragg Belcher, age 80, of Adairsville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Charlotte was born in Calhoun, GA, May 9, 1945, to the late Virgil Lee Bragg and Kate Frances Stewart Bragg. Charlotte was a talented pianist and singer, known for her beautiful voice in numerous gospel...

Aug 11, 2025

Ms. Morgan Elizabeth Weare, age 34, of Lafayette, GA, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.

Morgan was born March 25, 1991 in Rome, Georgia. She graduated from Lafayette High School and was previously employed at Costco, where she made lasting friendships.

She is preceded in death by her father, Roger Weare, and is survived...

Aug 8, 2025

Mr. Gene Felton Sutton, age 85, of Calhoun, formerly of Adairsville, passed away at home on Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born in Rome, GA, on January 27, 1940, to the late Doyle H. Sutton and Connie Lee Jackson Sutton.

Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Dorothy Sutton; daughter...

Aug 6, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Lucille White Hall, age 64, of Cartersville, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born in Athens, TN, on December 18, 1960, to the late Hubert Monroe White and Blanche Lucille Hall White. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Eugene White. Shirley was...

Jul 28, 2025

Mrs. Pauline Owens Todd, age 92, of Carterville, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at Townsend Park Health and Rehabilitation.

Pauline was born in Heflin, Al, August 11, 1932, daughter of the late Harvey Linvell Owens and Lora Harris Owens. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Roscoe Todd and many siblings. She was...

Jul 28, 2025

Mr. Steve Michael Eldridge, Sr., known to everyone as "T-Bone", age 70, of Kingston passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Steve was born in Cartersville, Georgia, August 28, 1954, to the late Harold M. Eldridge, Sr. and Mary Lou Blankenship Eldridge. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Jul 27, 2025

Ms. Kimberly Bell Bunch, age 64, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Kimberly was born on May 25, 1961, in Ooltewah, Tennessee, to Edgar Jacob Buckner and Mildred Lillian Godsey Buckner. She was a devoted mother, beloved Nana, loyal sister, loving aunt,...

Jul 27, 2025

Mr. William Verdell "Dale" Price, age 73, of 122 Thomas Road, NE, Rome, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at AdventHealth Redmond, Rome, GA.

Mr. Price was born in Rome, GA, on July 14, 1952, to the late William Herschel and Joyce Marie Shirey Price. He was a master mechanic, working for several garages before...

Jul 24, 2025

Edwin Nathan Varner, loving father and grandfather, age 91, of Rydal, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Manor Lake Assited Living.

Edwin was born in Carnesville, GA, on December 3, 1933, to the late Eugene Muncy Varner and Edna Susan Ford Varner. He was greeted in heaven by his loving wife, Margie Lee Varner...

Jul 23, 2025

Agnes McCord, beloved West Rome Wal-Mart door greeter, passed away July 23, 2025, after a battle with cancer.

She was born September 18, 1948, in Rome, GA, daughter of Albert Leslie Boozer, Sr. and Hattie Hopkins Boozer. She loved bringing smiles and laughs to all the customers and employees every day and oftentimes could be found dancing...

Jul 22, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James David Maddox (Stinger), age 66, of Kingston, GA. who departed this life on July 22, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Born on March 22, 1959, David was a true outdoorsman through and through. From the quiet thrill of casting a line at dawn...

Jul 22, 2025

Mr. Danny Jolly, age 93, of Kingston, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with his son and daughter-in-law at his side.

Danny was born in Kingston, Georgia, May 28, 1932, son of the late John Mark Jolly, Sr. and Lella Vincent Jolly. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Charlotte...

Jul 15, 2025

Rev. Jack Ray Edwards, 86, of Taylorsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 15th, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on April 6th, 1939, in Folsom, Georgia, Jack lived a life devoted to faith, family, and service. He was the son of the late Paul Leon Edwards and Rosalie Godfrey Edwards, and stepmother, Nell McElrath Edwards and was preceded...

Jul 12, 2025

Mrs. Mildred Mulkey Moore, age 92, of Adairsville, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Fifth Avenue Nursing Home.

Mildred was born in Rome, GA, September 21, 1932, daughter of the late John Turner Jackson and Bessie Kay Jackson. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her daughter, Emmett Mulkey, husband,...

Jul 11, 2025

Mrs. Sue Ann Guthrie Tims, age 71, of 10 Cedar Ridge, NW, Adairsville, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Atrium Health at Floyd Medical Center, Rome.

She was born in Fostoria, OH, May 4, 1954, daughter of the late William Albert and Becky Leathers Guthrie. Mrs. Tims was an antique dealer, having owned and operated G....

Jul 9, 2025

Mr. Merriel C Landrum, Jr., age 87, of 111 Wilson Street, Adairsville, passed away Wednesday July 9, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Rome. He was born in Calhoun, GA, April 25, 1938, child of the late M.C. and Rosa Lee Scott Landrum, Sr.

When Mr. Landrum moved with his parents to Adairsville in 1954, he...