Obituaries
Alfred Duke Elliott Jr.
Jan 31, 2022
Mr. Alfred Duke Elliott, Jr. age 87, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on January 31, 2022. Alfred was born in Dekalb County Georgia to his parents: Alfred Duke Elliott, Sr. and Allie Claire Clarke Elliott on December 16, 1934. During his lifetime, he lived in many places in the metro Atlanta area growing up in Riverdale, more recently in Villa...
Helen C. Cox
Jan 29, 2022
Miss Helen C. Cox, age 68, of Rockmart, GA, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 29, 2022. Helen was born on November 8, 1953 a daughter of the late Harold L. Cox and the late Mary Frances Anglin Cox. She had lived all of her life in Rockmart and was a 1971 graduate of Rockmart High School. Helen also attended Coosa...
Martin Ray Waits
Jan 27, 2022
Mr. Martin Ray Waits, age 69, of Newnan, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Martin was born on July 31, 1952 in Marietta, GA, to his parents: Elijah Martin Waits and Opal Nell Towe Waits. He spent most of his life in Floyd and Bartow County and the last 23 years in Coweta County. As Ray would say...
Mark Wayne Barnes
Jan 27, 2022
Mr. Mark Wayne Barnes, age 60, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Mr. Barnes was born on February 4, 1961 in Rockmart, GA, to his parents: Johnny Barnes and Bobbie Garner Barnes. Mark lived all his life in Rockmart, GA and was a 1979 Rockmart High School graduate. Mr. Barnes enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, riding bicycles...
Sandra Lee Eckman Jansen
Jan 27, 2022
Mrs. Sandra Lee Eckman Jansen, age 83, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Mrs. Jansen was born on March 19, 1938 in Davenport, Iowa to her parents: Carmen Eckman and Roberta Bender Eckman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 2 brothers: Steve Eckman and Michael Eckman. Sandra is survived by...
Roy L. Sampson
Jan 26, 2022
Mr. Roy L. Sampson, age 89, of Aragon, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Roy was born on September 3, 1932 in Columbus, GA, to his parents: Wilbert Merle Sampson and Flossie Mann Sampson. Aragon has been home for Roy since 1981 after moving from Cobb County. He was a proud United States Army Veteran, where he served...
Dennis Ray Singleton Sr.
Jan 26, 2022
Mr. Dennis Ray Singleton, Sr. age 64, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Dennis was born on July 12, 1957 in Rockmart, GA, to his parents: Forrest Singleton and Velma Green Singleton. He lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart and was Christian by faith. He played Santa Clause for many years, which he...
Derrell Lee West
Jan 26, 2022
Mr. Derrell Lee West, age 70, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Derrell was born in Rockmart, GA on September 7, 1951, a son of the late Walter Tyson West and the late Gertrude Ione Portwood West. Mr. West had lived all of his life in Rockmart and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He enjoyed...
Floyd Edward Pilgrim
Jan 25, 2022
Mr. Floyd Edward Pilgrim, age 64, of Buchanan, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Mr. Pilgrim was born on October 22, 1957 in Rome, GA, to his parents: Doyce Edward Pilgrim and Ola Elizabeth Robinson. Floyd lived the greater part of his life in Polk County. He was self- employed in construction and was of Baptist faith. In...
Rosa Cox Moore
Jan 24, 2022
Mrs. Rosa Nell Cox Moore, age 69, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. Rosa was born on April 19, 1952 in Cedartown, GA, to her parents: Harold L. Cox and Mary Frances Anglin Cox. Mrs. Moore lived all her life in Rockmart and was a graduate of Rockmart Highschool in 1970. Rosa was a member of...
William Franklin "Bill" Weaver
Jan 23, 2022
Mr. William “Bill” Franklin Weaver, age 86, of Rome, GA and formerly of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Mr. Weaver was born on January 13, 1936 in Haralson County, GA, to his parents: Frank Weaver and Eunice Harrell Weaver. Bill worked for Rome Bank & Trust, JFG and Montgomery Insulation before retiring from The Polk County...
Susan Gail Brown Pope
Jan 19, 2022
Mrs. Susan Gail Brown Pope, age 63, of Aragon, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Mrs. Pope was born on July 25, 1958 in Cartersville, GA, to her parents: Jimmy Brown and Syble Potts Brown. Susan lived the greater part of her life in Aragon. She was a faithful member of Gordon Hill Baptist Church and known as...
Madge Thomas
Jan 18, 2022
Mrs. Madge Thomas, age 93, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Mrs. Thomas was born in Watkinsville, GA on October 12, 1928, a daughter of the late Robert Chesley Smith and the late Evie Townsend Smith. Madge had lived the greater part of her life in Rockmart and was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in...
Susan Rutledge Floyd
Jan 16, 2022
Mrs. Susan Rutledge Floyd, age 61, of Rockmart, GA passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 16, 2022 upon arrival to the local hospital. She was born on January 15, 1961 in Cedartown to her parents Coy Earl Rutledge and Peggy Landrum Rutledge. She was a 1978 graduate of Cedartown High School and was a longtime employee of Hon Industries. Susan...
Craig Hallman
Jan 14, 2022
Mr. Benny Craig Hallman, age 62, of Rome, GA and formerly of Rockmart passed away suddenly on Friday, January 14, 2022 in Rome. Craig was born in Talladega, AL a son of the late Benny Heflin Hallman and the late Mary Amelia Stoffregan Hallman. He spent the early years of his life in Alabama and served in the Army National...
Benny Mcclain
Jan 13, 2022
Mr. Benny McClain, age 80, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. Mr. McClain was born on July 22, 1941 in Atlanta, GA, to his parents: Clarence and Evelyn Ferguson McClain. Benny lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart and was a graduate of Rockmart High School. Benny attended Bible Baptist Church. He was a proud...
Rita Frances Powell
Jan 12, 2022
Mrs. Rita Frances Powell, age 61, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Mrs. Powell was born on November 26, 1960 in Rome, GA to her parents, Bill and Frances Cain Hayes. Rita lived all her life in Rockmart and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. In her free time, she enjoyed swimming, fishing, taking walks...
Cherry Clark
Jan 10, 2022
Mrs. Cherry Clark, age 75, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at her residence. Cherry was born in Hapeville, GA, on August 1, 1946, daughter of the late Morris Lee Martin, Sr., and Mildred Ruth Head Martin. She had been a resident of Rockmart the greater part of her life and was a graduate of Rockmart High...
Lynn Allgood Harrell
Jan 8, 2022
Mrs. Lynn Allgood Harrell, age 67, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Mrs. Harrell was born on August 15, 1954 in Chamblee, GA, to her late parents: Thomas William Allgood and Carolyn Cross Allgood. Lynn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and...
James Guy Nettles
Jan 8, 2022
Mr. James Guy Nettles, age 92, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. Mr. Nettles was born in Rockmart, GA, on July 30, 1929, a son of the late Pierce and Nancy Nettles. James had lived in Rockmart the greater part of his life where he was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. He was a proud...
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