Linda Ann Smith Scott
Apr 26, 2026
Mrs. Linda Ann Smith Scott, age 78, of Kennesaw, passed away April 26, 2026, at her residence.
Linda was born in Adairsville, GA, July 31, 1947, daughter of the late Louise Sherffield Smith and Edward Bradley Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Sammy Smith and Edward Smith.
Survivors include her beloved sons, Greg Scott and wife Meggie...
Vera Mae Smith
Apr 22, 2026
Mrs. Vera Mae Bailey Smith, age 90, of Adairsville passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with her beloved family at her side.
Vera was born in Adairsville, GA, July 5, 1935, daughter of Bessie Milsap Bailey and Orvil Raymond Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her son, Donald Larry Smith; daughter, Vicky Sue Smith Bagley; granddaughter, Misty Smith;...
Rev. Calvin Miller, JR
Apr 20, 2026
Rev. Calvin Miller, JR., age 83, of Kingston, went to be with his Lord and Savior April 20, 2026.
Calvin was born in Hazard, KY, October 25, 1942, to the late Hermie Duff Miller and Calvin Miller, SR. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Lee Hughes Miller; sisters, Midge Combs, Mary Cole, Loretta Fletcher; brothers, Jerry...
Rhonda Faye Smathers
Apr 19, 2026
Mrs. Rhonda Faye Smathers, age 63, of Adairsville, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 19, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Rhonda was born in Cartersville, GA, November 5, 1962, daughter of the late Ola Faye Abernathy Siniard and William Edward Siniard. She was also preceded in death by her niece, Jasmine Nicole Gilreath and brother-in-law, Randy Hazelwood.
Survivors include her beloved daughter,...
Belinda Carol Cole
Apr 9, 2026
“The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind.”
Mrs. Belinda “Carol” Cole, 67, of Cartersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 9, 2026.
Carol was born in Macon, GA, March 30, 1959, daughter of the late Annie Joyce Nations and Johnny W. Nations . She was also preceded in death by her sister, Patsy Glover...
Hilda Sue Jackson
Apr 8, 2026
Mrs. Hilda Sue Pelfrey Jackson, 86, of Adairsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, April 8, 2026, at Gordon Health and Rehab Center, Calhoun.
Hilda was born in Rome, GA, March 9, 1940, daughter of the late Mildred Cochran Pelfrey and James Woodrow Pelfrey. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Kenneth Jackson and son-in-law, Johnny Baker.
Survivors include...
Joey Dean
2026
Mr. Joseph Lyndon Dean, known to everyone as “Joey”, a devoted educator, coach, and beloved member of the community, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2026.
Joey was born in Rome, GA, on September 24, 1978, to Phillip Charles and Lucaellyn “Lynn” Holcomb Dean. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Otis and Annelle Holcomb and Wilmer and Estelle Dean,...
Peggy Gulledge Hunter
Apr 7, 2026
Mrs. Peggy Gulledge Hunter, age 89, of Kingston, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 7, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Adairsville, GA, July 12, 1936, daughter of the late Rose Mary Clark Gulledge and Ernest C. “Mutt” Gulledge, SR. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Clifford Elmore Hunter,...
Ronny Oliver Smith
Apr 3, 2026
Mr. Ronny Oliver Smith, age 70, of Rome, formerly of Adairsville passed away peacefully Friday morning, April 3, 2026, with his loving family at his side.
Ronny was born in Adairsville, Georgia, May 8, 1955, son of the late Lelar Robinson Smith Oliver Richard Smith. He was also preceded in death by his beloved daughter April Diane Smith; grandparents, Guy Oliver...
Garland Gene Byrd
Mar 27, 2026
Mr. Garland Gene Byrd, age 79, of Adairsville passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at AdventHealth Redmond, surrounded by his loved ones.
Garland was born in Rome, GA, on February 6, 1947, to the late Marion Frances Matthews Byrd and O. G. Byrd. He was also preceded in death by his grandmothers, Emma Lee Matthews and Carey Byrd; great-grandmother, Hattie Octavia...
Alan Troy Westbrook
Mar 22, 2026
Mr. Alan “Troy” Westbrook, age 62, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at Wellstar Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain surrounded by his loving family. Troy was born in Atlanta, Georgia, September 23, 1963, to the late Bill E. Westbrook and Linda L. Westbrook.
Survivors include his loving daughter, Aaron Childree (Raymond) of Ozark, AL; grandchildren, Noah Abbott of Ozark, AL, Breanna...
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...