Melissa Margaret Thacker Henderson, 42, of Cave Springs, GA passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2004. Melissa was the loving mother to Sierra Lingerfelt, Halee Henderson, Rayce Henderson; Grandmother to Madilyn Lingerfelt. She leaves behind her twin brother, Donnie (Felecia) Thacker, and sisters Tina (Tommy) Hiles, Tanya (Danny) Barfield, Jacque Thacker, Sandee (Jim) Rohne, Deayna (Kevin) Woodruff and fiance, Mike Baxter. Melissa was preceded in death by her mother Deborah...

In Loving Memory of Patricia Jean Beard Sherman  June 19, 1961 – May 17, 2024 Patricia Jean Beard Sherman, 62, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. Born on June 19, 1961, she was the cherished daughter of the late Harold James Beard and Irene Winnie Rowland Beard. Patricia is survived by her devoted husband, Calvin Jennings Sherman; her beloved daughter, Jessica Leigh Palmer; her brother, Randy Beard; and her sister, Teresa Ferguson. She is also remembered...

In Loving Memory of Mark Allen Lambert September 27, 1960 – May 15, 2024Mark Allen Lambert Sr, age 63, departed this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, peacefully in sleep at his residence in Trion, Georgia. Mark was born in Rome, GA on September 27, 1960 to James Russell Lambert and the late Cynthia Louise Thacker. Mark leaves behind a legacy of love and family.  He is survived by his devoted children, a son Mark A Lambert Jr., daughters Jennifer Lynn Lambert (Rome) and Nicole Lambert...

In Loving Memory of Ava Gail Edwards JacobsAugust 24, 1952 – May 13, 2024Ava Gail Edwards Jacobs, age 71, peacefully departed this life on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Rome, Georgia. Ava was born on August 24, 1952, to the late Linton Teasly “LT” Edwards and the late Ozelle Roberson Edwards.Ava is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Douglas Jacobs; her cherished daughter, Tiffany Abercrombie; her treasured grandson, Athanasius Abercrombie; and her brother, Alan Clark...

In Loving Memory of Linda Kay Watkins LumpkinJune 19, 1955 – May 12, 2024 Linda Kay Watkins Lumpkin, aged 67, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Linda was born to Thomas Ray Watkins and Fannie Marzee Griffith Watkins on June 19, 1955, in the beautiful state of Alabama. Linda leaves behind her devoted husband of forty-three years, Carl Lumpkin, who stood by her side through every joy and challenge. She was the cherished mother of Carla Stanley (Mitchell)l. Linda’s legacy continues...

In Loving Memory of James Shaw  November 29, 1952 – May 12, 2024James Shaw, 71, of Lindale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Born on November 29, 1953, in Cedartown, Georgia, he was the beloved son of Margaret V. Corley Shaw and the late Jay Junior Shaw.James leaves behind a devoted family who will forever cherish his memory. His son Michael Shaw, his mother, Margaret V. Corley Shaw, and his siblings, Bobby Shaw, Randy Shaw, and Mary Satterfield, were not just his family,...

In Loving Memory of Martha Jo McKibben LorrensJuly 28, 1939 – May 11, 2024 Martha Jo McKibben Lorrens, 84,  a cherished member of our community, passed away peacefully at home in Rome, Georgia on Saturday, May 11, 2024, after a brief illness. Her unwavering love for her family and friends will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.Martha was born on July 28, 1939, in Polk County, Georgia, to the late John McKibben and the late Lillie Mae Davis McKibben. She was preceded in death by...

In Loving Memory of Faraón Samuel Vásquez Jacobo December 15, 1980 – May 10, 2024Faraón Samuel Vásquez Jacobo, 43, of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born on December 15, 1980, in San Marcos, Guatemala, to Miguel Vásquez Ramírez and Juliana Jacobo Ramírez.Faraón is survived by his beloved daughter, Nohemi Vásquez Garcia, who was the light of his life. He is also survived by his devoted brothers, Selvin Manolo Vásquez Jacobo, Vilardo Gamaliel...

In Loving Memory ofThomas B. Thompson "Buck"November 28, 1955 – May 7, 2024Thomas B. Thompson, 68, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born in Chattooga County, Georgia, on November 28, 1955, Thomas was the beloved son of the late Melvin and Thelma Thompson.Buck's life was enriched by his deep connections with his family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Tonia Thompson, who stood by his side through every joy and...

Emory Preston Hayes, 95, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024.Preston was born on December 3, 1928, to Lloyd and Ethel Hayes in Rome , Georgia and was raised by his loving mother.He worked various jobs helping to support he and his mother while attending Rome Boys High School and then studied accounting at North Georgia Business School.He married Nell Daniels in 1948 and soon after in 1950 he joined the the Army Reserves as a Master Sergeant during the Korean War. Preston worked as an...