COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Harold Franklin Coalson,
86, of Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, died Aug. 12, 2016. Lohman Funeral Home of Daytona Beach, Florida, has charge of the funeral arrangements.
Brenda Florine Morgan,
57, of Rome, died Aug. 23, 2016. Wright Memorial Mortuary has charge of the funeral arrangements.
Glenda Jo McEntyre Page,
79, of Rome, died Aug. 26, 2016. Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the funeral arrangements.
Harriet Whisnant Rogers,
92, of Rome, died Aug. 18, 2016. Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the funeral arrangements.
66, 38 Berkshire Drive, died Aug. 24, 2016. Wright Memorial Mortuary has charge of the funeral arrangements.
57, of Rome, died Aug. 26, 2016. The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home of Rockmart has charge of the funeral arrangements.
Donald H. Starr, Timothy Joe Staton,
Timothy Joe Staton
Mr. Timothy Joe (Tim) Staton, age 57, of Rome, Ga., passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, in a Rome nursing center.
Tim was born in Atlanta, Ga. on May 30, 1959 a son of the late Howard C. (Buddy) Staton and Betty Sue Aycock Staton. He attended Peachtree High School.
The family lived in the Doraville area before moving to Acworth and then to Rome in 1988.
Tim was affectionately known as “Shorty” by many of his friends.
Survivors include a sister, Beverly Smith (Don), Rome; two brothers: Carly Staton, Armuchee and Bill Staton (Debra), Summerville and a number of nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Jonathan Cook, Rome.
Memorial graveside services will be held Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at 1 p.m. in the East View Cemetery with Minister Michael Farris and Mr. Mark Hilbert officiating.
The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
MEMORIAL MORTUARY 814 S. Broad St., Rome Phone 706-235-0642
Donald H. Starr
Mr. Donald H. Starr, age 66, 38 Berkshire Drive Rome, Ga., passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, at Redmond Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Homegoing celebration will be held Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 1 p.m. at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 700 Broad St., Rome, Ga.
Family can be contacted at his resident 38 Berkshire Drive Rome, Ga.
Wright Memorial Mortuary Inc. has charge of the arrangements for Mr. Donald H. Starr. Brenda Florine Morgan
Ms. Brenda Florine Morgan, age 57, of Rome, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Morgan was born in Floyd County on December 14, 1958 to the late Ms. Cora Morgan and Mr. John Brooks. She was preceded in death by two brothers Mr. Isaiah Moran and Mr. Stanley Brooks; one sister Ms. Clara King, and one niece-Kenya Morgan.
Ms. Morgan leaves to cherish her wonderful memories, one daughterMrs. Okista (Grady) Tory of Rome; two sons - Mr. Seth Morgan and Mr. Jarvis Morgan, both of Rome; five grandchildren; six sisters; one brother; and the father of her children, Mr. Rondald Fletcher, a wonderful friend of 40 plus years.
Services for Ms. Morgan will be Monday, August 29, 2016 at 12 noon, Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Terrell Shields officiating. The body will lie in state at 11 a.m. until the funeral hour.
Interment will follow in the Eastview Cemetery. Please keep the Morgan family in Prayer during the time of the loss of their loved one, Ms. Morgan.
Wright Memorial Mortuary, Inc. is in charge of the services for Ms. Brenda Florine Morgan. 901 E. Second Ave. 706-232-3646 Since 1895 www.daniels-funeralhome.com
Mrs. Harriet Whisnant Rogers, age 92, of Rome, passed away at her residence Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016.
Mrs. Rogers was born in Summerville, Ga., November 24, 1923. She was the daughter of the late John B. Whisnant and Sarah Fay Taylor Whisnant. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Lt. William A. Henson, II of Conyers, Ga., who was killed in WWII; and her second husband, David Rogers to whom she was married May 10, 1948.
She attended Shorter College and was active in many civic organizations. Mrs. Rogers was a member of First United Methodist Church, Rome.
A memorial service for Harriet Whisnant Rogers will be held on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 11:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Rome, Ga. A reception to celebrate her life will follow in the Wilder Center at the church.
Survivors include four daughters and one son: Harriet Powell, Conyers, Ga.; Sally Johnson, Rome, Ga., David Rogers, Rome, Ga., Milda Rogers, Prescott, AZ, and Elizabeth Yancey, New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Also surviving are several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the First United Methodist Church, 202 East 3rd Ave., Rome, Ga. 30161.
Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.daniels-funeralhome.com to share memories and post tributes. Glenda Jo McEntyre Page
Mrs. Glenda Jo McEntyre Page, age 79, of Rome, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at her daughters residence, in Cartersville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Morning View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until the hour of the service on Tuesday, at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave., Rome, Ga., 30165.
A complete obituary will follow in the Monday edition of the Rome News-Tribune.
Parnick Jennings, Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. MONDAY
will meet Monday at noon at Provino’s, 288 Shorter Ave. Douglas Crumbly, president and CEO, and Thom Holt, vice president and CFO of Rome Cares, will speak about their nonprofit group working to help women and children rescued from sex trafficking.
Habitat for Humanity will sponsor an informational meeting Tuesday on the Brush with Kindness program from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rome-Floyd County Library, in the Etowah Room. Through the Brush with Kindness program, Habitat for Humanity selects homeowners based on need, ability to pay and willingness to partner to help with exterior painting, landscaping or minor exterior repairs. For more information call Torri at 706-378-0030.
The meet at noon Tuesday at Coosa Country Club. Seth Ingram will discuss the Rome International Film Festival.
The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department
will begin collecting funds for Muscular Dystrophy Association starting Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. More than 170 firefighters will fan out with boots in hand at locations throughout the city. They will be collecting in front of the East Rome and West Rome Wal-Marts and Kroger. The drive will end Saturday. 1:00-5:00pm • Ford Dining Hall, Berry College 2277 Martha Berry Hwy • Mt Berry, GA 30149
The Cave Spring Ruritan Club will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at Cave Spring United Methodist Church. Sandra Lindsey, director of the Cave Spring DDA, will speak. Dinner will be served. Attendance is free, but they are requesting a $10 donation for the dinner. For more information call 706-237-1334.
will be take place Thursday at the Charles C. Parker Center, 1325 Kingston Highway, at 6:30 p.m. New single friends are welcome. For more information call 706-378-8375.
will take place Thursday through Sept. 4 at the Armuchee Music Park, 899 Turkey Mountain Road. Electric and water hookups will cost $15 per night. Electric hookups will cost $10 per night. Tent camping will cost $5 per night. There will be a free jam-a-long each evening at 7 p.m. No alcohol or dogs will be allowed in the concert area. A $21 dollar three-day pass will provide access to Thursday’s jam-along at 6 p.m., the covered-dish dinner that night, and admittance to Sept. 2 and Sept. 3 shows. Gates on Sept. 2 open at 4:45 p.m. and admission is $10. On Sept. 3, gates open at 10:45 a.m. and admission is $12. Children younger than 12 will be admitted free with parents. There will be a Sept. 4 worship service at 9:30 a.m. For more information call 770-928-4517.
Knights of Columbus Labor Day barbecue
The beef, as well as 240 chicken halves. Some 200 gallons of Brunswick stew and 25 gallons of baked beans will also be for sale. The barbecue sale will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets for a barbecue plate or take-out are $9 each and are available at St. Mary’s Catholic Church or from any member of the Knights. Blood Assurance will also be accepting donations that day. For more information call 706-290-9000.
The fifth annual Garden Tour will take place Sept. 6 at 21st Century Financial, 500 E. Second St. The tour will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring cameras. Private parking is provided.
will offer a free 10-week course for adults with a mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. It will begin Sept. 11 and will meet from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the NAMI Rome trailer, 1 Woodbine Ave. For more information and registration, call Jim at 706-506-5010.
will speak at Berry College’s Cage Center on Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. He will speak about his novel “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption.” The event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
To list an event call 706-290-5252 or email RomeNewsTribune@RN-T.com.