Linda Joyce McDaniel, 79 passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Linda was born on August 15, 1943, to the late John (Buddy) and Margaret Ozel Bearden. Her sisters are the late Fannie Mae McDaniel, Owens (Idus and Charles), and survived by Becky Rosser (Hugh) of Alabama. Linda married the love of her life, Buck McDaniel, on July 30, 1960. They had four sons. Ladon and wife Vickie McDaniel, John AKA: Jonboy and wife Melissa McDaniel, Kirt and wife Sonya McDaniel, Craton Wade AKA: P~Nut and...

Mr. Jerrell Raye Stepps of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully in his family home on May 25th, 2023. Mr. Stepps is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Deborah Stepps, his son Shannon Stepps and his daughter Amanda (Jerry) Childress. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Marley Bowen, Elliot Stepps, Marina Stepps, Brittany (Brad) Christian, Lexie Childress, and Aubrianna Childress, his great-grandchildren Avery Gibbs, Evan Gibbs, Malachi Christian, and Liam Christian, his sister Brenda...

Ms. Sharon Beth Blankenship, age 78, of Rome, passed away peacefully at her residence and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Ms. Blankenship was born in Rome, Georgia on July 29, 1944, daughter of the late Bernice Reece Blankenship and the late Melvin H. Blankenship. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Berry College in 1969. She earned a Master of Education degree from West Georgia College in 1977 and a Specialist in Education degree from West...

Linda Carrol Evans passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. She was born on October 8, 1955, to the late Fredrick and Betty Sue Greene. In addition to her parents, Linda is also preceded in death by her daughter, Candace Childs Redd, her son Mitchell Evans and her sister Deborah Palmer. Linda is survived by her husband, Carlos Allen Evans; her daughters Crystal Hollis, and Carmen Childs Kruger; her grandchildren, Hunter Hollis, Andrew Hollis, Dylan Evans, Tristan Lewis, Audrey Lewis, Hayden...

Joyce C. Dunagan, 90 of Rome, Georgia passed from this world into the Arms of Jesus on May 14, 2023, after a continuing decline in health. She was born on September 9, 1932, in Bartow County Georgia. Always putting the health and care of her family first, she heard and answered the call to be a stay-at-home mother and forsook a career outside the home. Joyce was a devoted wife and mother who found absolute joy in caring for her family. She recognized her need for a savior early in life and...

Ray Evans Fricks Jr, 62, passed away after a strenuous battle with liver disease. He was born to the late Ray Evans Fricks, Sr., and Jane Walker Fricks on May 28, 1960. He is survived by his daughters Amanda Leclear, Brittany Cornett, and Lea Marie Lankford. Ray also leaves behind his grandchildren Asher Cornett, Everly Leclear, Colton Lankford, and Ella Leclear; along with his brother Brad Fricks, and aunt Kathy Walker (Larry) Cornett. Ray was an artist who saw beauty and creativity all...

Patty Sue Virginia Poole Garrett, 88, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023.  Patty was born on June 21, 1934, to the late Benjamin Franklin Poole and Mamie (Elsie Mae) Studdard Poole. Her brothers and sisters are A.J. Poole, William Poole, Tim Poole, Mozell Huckaby, Jan Hughes, Roxy Yarbrough, Charles Poole and Junior Poole. Patty married the love of her life, John Lee Garrett on March 27, 1950. They had six children: John Lamar (Nancy) Garrett, Charles Andrew (Jan) Garrett, Barbara...

Robert Earl (Bob) Sumners, age 92, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully at a local hospital on May 10, 2023. Bob was born April 10, 1931, in Vincent, AL, the youngest son of the late Charles Ernest and Evie Elizabeth Sumners. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Roy, Walter, Paul, Gene, Clyde and sister Ruby Sumners Justice, son-in-law Robert Lewis (Rusty) White, father & mother-in-law Thomas and Edna Everett, and numerous nieces and nephews. Survivors include his wife...

Cheryl Lynn Empey, 75, of Rome, Georgia, passed away into God’s Graces on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was born to Vivian Jyd Strup and the late Harley Swedell on July 27, 1947 She had two daughters, Carrie Davis, and Jennifer Dulany; four grandchildren, Savanna Davis, Amanda Davis, Heidi Dulany, and Madeline Dulany; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry Swedell and Bruce Swedell; and two sisters, Dawn Malvin and Arlinda Sindorf.   Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her...

Nicholas Adam Vining, born on December 21, 1981, in Illinois, to Barbara Ann Jonas-Robbins and the late Larry Woodard Vining, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, In addition to his mother, Nicholas is survived by his sons Don Stephen Vining and Christian Adam Vining; his daughters Brittany JoAnn Vining and Jesslyn Shy Marshall; and his sisters Bridget Alicia Doyle, Dorcia Hunter, Courtney Little, Thyra Richardson and Desiree Amber Little. He is preceded in death by his father. Though he...