OBITUARIES
Thomas Vincent Culp,
of Rome, died June 15, 2017. Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Robert Earl Frazier,
85, of Rome, died June 16, 2017. Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the arrangements.
Jacquelyn Millican McGehee,
86, of Rome, died June 17, 2017. Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Samuel Lipscomb Shapard,
54,
88, of Rome, died May 28, 2017. Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
April Kornegay Walker,
55, of Rome, died June 17, 2017. Wright Memorial Mortuary has charge of the arrangements.
Thomas Vincent Culp
Mr. Thomas Vincent Culp, age 54, of Rome, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, June 15, 2017.
The family will receive friends Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Daniel’s Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. Please visit www. daniels-funeralhome.com for the full obituary and to share memories.
Jacquelyn Millican McGehee
Jacquelyn Millican McGehee, 86, departed this life on June 17, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by husband, Jackson Reed McGehee, Sr., and son, Jackson Reed McGehee, Jr. She is survived by daughter, Lynne McGehee Cabe (Doug); daughter-inlaw, Ann Dickinson (Blair); and grandchildren, Jackson Reed McGehee III (Teela), Hannah Cabe Jones (Stephen), Anna Tate McGehee Lupo, and Haley Cabe. Five great grandchildren survive: Sydnee and Cabe Jones, Reed and Libby McGehee, and Mary Alice Lupo.
Jackie was a long-time, devoted member of Rome First United Methodist Church.
Jackie was a first and second grade teacher at Alto Park and McHenry Schools. Her legacy includes touching the lives of many children and families with her empathic love and persistent belief in the intelligence, skills, and unique abilities of children.
Jackie was a friend to forests, streams, wildflowers, rain, rocks, and hummingbirds. She took solace with nature. Jackie hiked many miles on local and regional trails and supported the preservation of nature.
A celebration of Jackie’s life will be held Saturday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Rome First United Methodist Church in the sanctuary. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. A private interment will follow the celebration service at Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to make contributions in Jackie’s memory to the Chieftains Museum, P.O. Box 373, Rome, Ga. 30162.
Please visit our website at www.daniels-funeralhome. com to share memories and post tributes.
Daniel’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Samuel Lipscomb Shapard
Samuel Lipscomb Shapard (Sam) passed away on May 28, 2017 at the age of 88 while visiting his family in Colorado. Sam was born on September 19, 1928, in Griffin, Georgia. He was the son of the late Maynie and Evander Shapard III. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne, daughter, Sarah, and siblings Mary Jeanette Vance and Evander Shapard.
After graduating from Griffin High School, Sam attended the University of Georgia, where he earned a degree in Marketing in 1951. After graduation, Sam enlisted in the Air Force and served for four Samuel Lipscomb Shapard years. While stationed in Enid, Okla., Sam met Suzanne Jones, the love of his life. After a brief courtship, they were married in 1953 and immediately left for Germany, where they lived for two years while Sam served there. After returning home, Sam and Suzanne relocated to Rome, Ga. where they founded Roman Chemical Corporation.
Sam was an active and dedicated member of First United Methodist Church and the Adult Fellowship class. He was a member of the Rome Rotary Club. Sam served in leadership positions at the YMCA, the Board of Equalization and the Rome City Voting Polls. Family and friends who participated on the Rome YMCA Swim Team will always remember and appreciate his many years of dedication and service to the team.
Sam will forever be remembered by loved ones and friends for his friendly, kind, warm, humble, and joyful demeanor. He exemplified what it is to be a gentleman, and he treated everyone he met with the same level of interest and respect. Sam adored spending time with his family, and he will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his children, Mark (Renee) of Aurora, Colo., Carol (Scott) Rees of Atlanta, Ga., and Van (Christine) of Denver, Colo.; and grandchildren, Spencer (Julia Bowen), Chandler, Samantha, Sarah, and Catharine.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Rome, Ga., with the Rev. Dr. Robert C. Brown officiating. A brief reception will immediately follow the service in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Sam’s life. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to be made to First United Methodist Church, 202 E. Third Ave., Rome, Ga. 30161. Please visit our website at www. daniels-funeralhome.com to share memories and post tributes.
Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. SOUTH CHAPEL
Mr. Robert Earl “Bob” Frazier, age 85, of Rome, passed away Friday evening, June 16, 2017, at his residence after suffering for many years from heart disease.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, with his Pastor, the Rev. Millie Kim, officiating. Interment will follow in the Frazier Family Lot in East View Cemetery with the American Legion Post 5 Honor Guard extending military honors.
The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Monday from 5 until 7 p.m. At other hours, they may be contacted at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Avenue United Methodist Church, 801 E. Second Avenue, Rome, Ga. 30161.
A complete obituary will be included in the Monday edition of the Rome NewsTribune.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.
Mrs. April Kornegay Walker, 55, of Rome, Ga., transitioned to her Heavenly Home on June 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements for Mrs. Walker are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Please keep the Kornegay/ Walker families in your prayers.
Wright Memorial Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. April Kornegay Walker. MONDAY
1205 Calhoun Ave., will meet Monday at 7 p.m. All veterans welcome. For more information call 706-346-0119 or 706-728-8683. puppetry summer camp, Monday through June 23 for ages 8-15. There is a maximum of 40 students. Cost is $180 per student. Scholarships are still available for the puppetry camp on a first come, first served basis. Visit www.ahhas.org for applications or call 706331-2725 or 706-233-2517. TUESDAY
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will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at New Armuchee Baptist Church, 5385 Martha Berry Highway. For more information visit www. armucheeruritan.org.
will meet at Chieftains Museum, 501 Riverside Parkway, on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and to learn about the local ecosystem.
will have its monthly meeting Tuesday at Fuddruckers, 595 Riverside Parkway, at 6 p.m. John “Ted” Corwin, a founding partner of Cox, Corwin & Niedrach P.C., will be the guest speaker.
will host a demonstration by the Boys & Girls Club’s competition robotics team at noon on Tuesday at Coosa Country Club, 110 Branham Ave.
Rotary Club of Rome will host Eric Haney, author and consultant for Special Forces in film, on Thursday. The club meets at noon at Coosa Country Club, 110 Branham Ave.
Floyd County Master Gardeners will present a community “How to Make Hypertufa Pots” workshop on June 24 at 10 a.m. at Chieftains Museum, 501 Riverside Parkway. The workshop requires pre-registration, a $5 supply fee and is limited to 20 participants. For information or to register, call the Floyd County Extension Office at 706-295-6210. June 24 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Women of W.O.R.T.H. clinic, 1513 Dean Ave. A representative from Highland Rivers will provide Hepatitis C testing. On June 27, the Council’s office will be open until 5 p.m. For more information call the AIDS Resource Council at 706-290-9098.
4322 Little River Trail, Fort Payne, Alabama, will host a free program on the Green Pitcher, a rare carnivorous perennial herb, and iNaturalist plant identification on June 24 at 10:30 a.m. CDT. Parking is $3. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 256-845-9605 or visit www.nps.gov/liri.
will meet June 25 at Ryan’s Steakhouse, 2305 Shorter Ave., at 9 a.m. For more information call 706291-2327.
will host YoungTales storytellers June 26 at 10 a.m. Children who would like to tell a story are invited to prepare a 5-minute tale, put their names in a basket, and as time permits, may get a chance to present a story. Stories may be personal stories from real life, tall tales, versions of traditional folk tales or any other genre suitable for children. The final YoungTales Summer Show will be Monday, July 17 at 10 a.m. at the library. Civic or educational groups that would like to sponsor this program for 2017-2018 should contact Terrell Shaw at 706-346-9155.
at Ridge Ferry Park will run every Saturday and Wednesday from 7 to 11:30 a.m., ending on Oct. 7. Items for sale will include fresh vegetables, canned goods, jellies and jams, and craft items. The cost for vendors is $7 per space, which is due upon arrival. For any questions about how to become a vendor or how to obtain an application, contact Maria DeArmoun at 706-252-1134.
The is having its annual peach sale, with proceeds to benefit scholarships for local students. Orders are due by July 18, with pickup at State Mutual Stadium on July 28 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Email orders to JLPillsbury0114@ aol.com or order by mail at John Pillsbury, 106 East Valley Road, Rome, GA 30161. Make checks out to Rome Kiwanis Club. All orders must be prepaid — $40 for a 25-pound box, $25 for a 12 ½-pound box and $15 for a 6¼-pound box. For more information call 706-506-4185 or 706-295-2201.
Disabled American Veterans of Chapter 95 be at the Rome-Floyd County Library on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist with benefits and filing claims with the Veterans Administration. Bring all documents pertaining to service and medical records. For any questions or to set up an appointment for another time, call Donald Phillips at 609-410-1076 or Art Cook at 706-314-6411.
the city of Rome’s public excursion boat, is offering public tours at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of each month through September. Each tour is limited to 40 passengers. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for children 12 and younger. Purchase tickets at romegeorgia.org/romanholiday or at the Rome-Floyd Visitors Center, 402 Civic Center Drive. For more information call 706-295-5576. who attended East Rome but left before graduation. The group is looking for phone numbers, physical addresses and emails. Notify Donna Tillery Collier at 706-291-4316 or aldonahue@comcast.net with information or updates.
is currently planning its 35th reunion for Labor Day Weekend. They are looking for classmates. For more information call Joann Paracka at 706-767-2660 or Tami Broadway at 404-392-7736.
support group for adults who have a family member or friend with a mental illness meets Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 202 E. Third Ave. For more information about NAMI, call 706-506-5010.
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