Obituaries

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...

Jul 7, 2025

Mrs. Theresa Beth Jones Bowdoin, age 80, of Cartersville, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 7, 2025. She was born in Shreveport, LA, March 13, 1945, daughter of the late Odis L. Jones and Beth Denman Jones.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Warren Daniel Bowdoin "Dan"; grandmother, Sibyl Denman; and uncle, Russell Denman....

Jul 3, 2025

Tammy Laurette Hutt was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 15, 1961. She was the youngest of three children to Geraldine (Whitehead) Hutt and Loister Hutt. Growing up, Tammy had many interests including singing, basketball, and track. Tammy was an athlete in the Junior Olympics, competing in Track. As an adult, Tammy had a passion for playing the...

Jul 1, 2025

Carl Douglas Towe, "Doug", age 57, of Plainville, GA, passed away suddenly July 1, 2025, at AdventHealth Murray. He was born in Rome, GA, March 3, 1968,

Survivors include his father, Carl Towe and wife, Dianne; mother, Linda Kelley Holloway; son, Cody Peace; grandson, Elijah; brother, William Jamar Towe; sister, Vickie Lynn Pearson; stepsisters, Shelia Whitfield (James)...

Jun 29, 2025

Ms. Margaret Carson Curtis, 73, of Adairsville, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Gordon County on May 5, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Joe Carson and Christine Conley Carson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Ray Carson and a sister, Gail Carson. Ms. Curtis was...

Jun 27, 2025

Mrs. June Hyde Hight, age 84, of Cartersville, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Bartow County, Georgia, December 24, 1940, daughter of the late Jack Carthan Hyde, Jr. and Esther Mae Payne Hyde. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Charles...

Jun 20, 2025

Mrs. Cleo Miller Adcock, age 90, of the Folsom community, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Cleo was born in Suches, GA April 1, 1935, daughter of the late James Alonzo Miller and Vella Elizabeth Ingram Miller She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Alton Aubrey...

Jun 6, 2025

Mr. Larry Douglas Allen, age 74, of Rydal, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.  Larry was born in Rydal, GA, December 24, 1950, son of the late Gus Robert and Viola Maude Thurman Allen. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dennis Richard Allen and Harry Bradford Allen.

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Jun 4, 2025

Mr. Robert Dwain Peace, age 52, of Cartersville passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his residence.

Robert was born in Apopka, FL, October 31, 1972, son of Wanda Butcher Peace and the late Harold Eugene Peace. He was also preceded in death by his grandparent, Harold and Jessie Peace and Harold and Virginia Butcher. He...