Obituaries

James Gavin Statham

James Gavin Statham

May 29, 2022

Gavin Statham, age 16, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 after a courageous battle against an extended illness. Gavin was born on March 9, 2006 in Cartersville, GA, to his loving parents: Kevin Statham and Alecia Haney Statham. Gavin lived all his life in Rockmart, GA. He loved golf, UGA football and was a Pittsburgh Steelers...

William Randolph (Randy)  Thomas

William Randolph (Randy) Thomas

May 21, 2022

Mr. William Randolph (Randy) Thomas, age 65, of Rockmart, GA passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022. Randy was born in Rockmart, GA on March 15, 1957, a son of the late Rev. Billy Thomas and the late Betty Lou Carter Thomas. Randy had lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart, was a member of New Etna Baptist Church,...

Angela Joy Watford

Angela Joy Watford

May 20, 2022

Mrs. Angela Joy Watford, age 71, of Rockmart, GA passed away Friday, May 20, 2022. She was born in Rockmart, GA on September 25, 1950, a daughter of the late Lawrence Allgood and the late Edna Marks Allgood. She had lived all of her life in Rockmart where she was a graduate of Rockmart High School, class of 1968. Joy...

Doris Virginia  Pope

Doris Virginia Pope

May 17, 2022

Mrs. Doris Virginia Pope, age 89, of Silver Creek, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Mrs. Pope was born on July 6, 1932 in Rome, GA, to her parents: Jesse Thacker and Maggie Abernathy Thacker. Doris lived the greater part of her life in Polk and Floyd County. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was a member of...

Jimmy Duncan

Jimmy Duncan

May 16, 2022

Mr. Jimmy Duncan, age 73, of Aragon, GA, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. Mr. Duncan was born on November 14, 1948 in Buchanan, GA, to his parents: James Thomas Duncan and Lottie Redden Duncan. Jimmy lived the greater part of his life in Polk and Floyd County and was a member of Wimberly Hill Baptist Church. He was...

Jeffery  Wayne  Harrell

Jeffery Wayne Harrell

May 15, 2022

Mr. Jeffery Wayne Harrell, age 58, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Mr. Harrell was born on September 10, 1963 in Fayettville, N.C., to his parents: James A. Harrell and Susan Smith Harrell. He had lived in Cedartown since 1998. Jeff was retired from AT&T and was a proud United States Navy Veteran. Mr. Harrell will...

Dr. Paul Edwin  Smith

Dr. Paul Edwin Smith

May 12, 2022

Dr. Paul Edwin Smith, age 77, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Dr. Smith was born on February 15, 1945 in Villa Rica, GA, to his parents: Otis Edmund Smith, Jr. and Winnie Elizabeth Bennett Smith. Paul was self-employed as a Dentist for many years and was a proud United States Army Veteran. Dr. Smith wanted...

Cathy Lynn Carswell

Cathy Lynn Carswell

May 12, 2022

Mrs. Cathy Lynn Carswell, age 64, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Mrs. Carswell was born on June 18, 1957 in Tampa, FL. to her parents: Russell Benton Feather and Ina Mae Christine Hoover Feather. Cathy had previously lived in Milton, FL. before moving to Rockmart 3 years ago. In her free time, she enjoyed going...

Wanda  Jean Moring

Wanda Jean Moring

May 5, 2022

Wanda Jean Shumaker Moring passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at her home on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Mrs. Moring was born on May 3, 1938 in Rainelle, West Virginia to her parents, the late Fulton and Mary Ann Shumaker. Wanda had four loving, doting brothers - Mr. Paul Shumaker of Roanoke VA; the late Mr. Sonny Shumaker of...

Barbara  Thomas  Cauley

Barbara Thomas Cauley

May 3, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Thomas Cauley, age 72, of Taylorsville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Mrs. Cauley was born on December 18, 1949 in Rockmart, GA. to her parents: Benjamin "Shorty" Thomas and Emma Davis Thomas. Barbara lived all her life in Polk County and was Baptist by faith. She attended Van Wert Baptist Church. Barbara went to work...

Stuart A. Jones

Stuart A. Jones

Apr 28, 2022

Mr. Stuart A. Jones, age 49, of Hiram. GA passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Stuart was born in Rockmart, GA on February 22, 1973 a son of the late William J. Jones and the late Dorothy Faye Lindsey Jones. Stuart had lived the greater part of his life in Paulding County. In addition to his...

Gregory  Dewey Bollen

Gregory Dewey Bollen

Apr 27, 2022

Mr. Gregory Dewey Bollen, age 65, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Mr. Bollen was born on August 14, 1956 in Rome, GA, to his parents: Dewey Bell Bollen and Mildred Alligene Childers. Gregory lived all his life in Rockmart. He was a proud United States Navy Veteran and was retired from Shaw Industries, where he...

Baby Branson  Rowan  Mincey

Baby Branson Rowan Mincey

Apr 25, 2022

Our Baby, Branson Rowan Mincey, was born into heaven on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 4:31 am at Floyd Medical Center. Baby Rowan will be remembered always by his parents, Branson and Madison Mincey of Taylorsville, Georgia; his big brother, Riley; his Gramma and Papa, Donna and Lynn Smith of Taylorsville, Georgia; his Pa and Grammie, Chuck and Linda Mincey...

Joseph S. (Joe) Rayburn

Joseph S. (Joe) Rayburn

Apr 24, 2022

Mr. Joseph S. (Joe) Rayburn, age 84, of Aragon, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Mr. Rayburn was born on July 13, 1937 in Rockmart, GA, to his parents: Ollie S. Rayburn and Gertrude Caldwell Rayburn. Joe lived all his life in Polk County. He was retired from General Motors, where he worked as a Master Mechanic and...

David  Cody  Sisson

David Cody Sisson

Apr 23, 2022

Mr. David Cody Sisson, age 29, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Mr. Sisson was born on November 19, 1992 in Rome, GA, to his parents: David Lee Sisson and Lisa Chapman Sisson. He lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart and worked as a body technician for One Source Paint & Body. In...

Jeremy  Nathaniel  Hardy

Jeremy Nathaniel Hardy

Apr 21, 2022

Mr. Jeremy Nathaniel Hardy, age 44, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on April 21, 2022. Mr. Hardy was born on February 18, 1978 in Rome, GA, to his parents: Dewey Hardy and Debbie Schmeck Fincher. Jeremy was self employed in construction. He enjoyed Georgia Bulldog Football, The Atlanta Braves and The Atlanta Falcons. He was an avid sports fan! Mr....

Shannon  G.  Smith

Shannon G. Smith

Apr 20, 2022

Mr. Shannon G. Smith, age 45, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Mr. Smith was born on August 2, 1976 in Rome, GA, to his parents: James Terry Smith and Elizabeth Ann Shepherd Smith. Shannon lived the later part of his life in Heflin, AL. and Rockmart, GA. He attended Rockmart High School and graduated from...

Geneva Wigley Tinnan

Geneva Wigley Tinnan

Apr 19, 2022

Mrs. Geneva Wigley Tinnan, age 82, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Mrs. Tinnan was born on July 30, 1939 in Aragon, GA, to her parents: James Wigley and Ida Lou Cash. Geneva lived the greater part of her life in Rockmart and Aragon and was a graduate of Aragon School. Mrs. Tinnan was of Baptist...

Robert "Bob" Abbott

Robert "Bob" Abbott

Apr 18, 2022

Mr. Robert “Bob” Abbott, age 75, of Rockmart, GA passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. Mr. Abbott was born in Lexington, KY on January 19, 1947, a son of the late John Wilson “Jack” Abbott and the late Helen Cochran Abbott. Bob had lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart where he was a member and former trustee...

Rev. Charles Garrett

Rev. Charles Garrett

Apr 17, 2022

Rev. Charles Griffin Garrett, age 80, a lifelong resident of Rockmart GA, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday morning, April 17, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Rev. Garrett was born on January 14, 1942, in Rockmart, GA to the late Rev. Lawrence G. Garrett and Vivian Lipham Garrett. He was a 1960 graduate of Rockmart High...