COMMUNITY CALENDAR

George Clyde Durham,

91, of Rome, died July 21, 2017. Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Mary Edd Garner,

of Cave Spring, died July 22, 2017. John House’s Cave Spring Chapel has charge of the arrangements.

Casey Ferrell Kerr,

46, of Cave Spring, died July 21, 2017. John House’s Cave Spring Chapel has charge of the arrangements.

77, of Rome, died July 20, 2017. Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Arlene Robinson, Johnny Conn Roland,

75, of Rome, died July 19, 2017. Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Wanda Sue West,

60, of Silver Creek, died July 20, 2017. Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Cynthia Irene Edmonds White,

74, died July 21, 2017. Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Judy Faye White,

66, of Rome, died July 21, 2017. Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. Arlene Robinson

Mrs. Arlene Robinson, age 77, of Rome, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, in a local hospital.

A native of Gordon County, Mrs. Robinson was born September 19, 1939 daughter of the late Paul and Pearl Frix and Earlene and Ruben Allen. She had been a resident of Shannon most of her life and prior to retirement, was employed with Galey and Lord in the spinning department. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Shannon, and enjoyed spending time with her family, her flower garden, Lifetime movies and murder mysteries. She kept children in her home and was a devoted caregiver to her husband, Benny Joe Robinson, who preceded her in death in 2005. Mrs. Robinson was also preceded in death by two daughters Julia Dooley and Lisa Mason, a grandchild McClain Baird, and a sister Betty Sue Grogan.

Survivors include her sons: Mitchell (Robin) Baird of Calhoun, Michael Baird and Jeremy (Samantha) Robinson, both of Kingston and Billy Stinchcomb of Buford; daughters Shannon (Linn) Shirey of Armuchee, Susan Spiva of Calhoun, Elaine Robinson and Faye (Wade) Sherman of Buford. Grandchildren Nicholas and Jay Baird, Haley and Mandy Spiva, Haven and Talan Shirey, Baylen and Weston Robinson, Wesley Thacker, Shauna and Christina Gore, Haley Sherman, Lacey and Kelly Stinchcomb, Trish, Nicole, and Sarah Mason. Several great and great great grand children also survive, along with brothers Johnny Frix and Ruben Allen Jr. and sisters Marie Morehead and Marcella Johnson.

Graveside funeral and interment services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens with Reverends Jody Haggerty and Mitchell Martin officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 12 until 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Avenue. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Nicholas and Jay Baird, Mitchell and Wayne Martin, Chris Carter, and Randy Gore. Randy Martin will be an honorary pallbearer. Please visit our website www. goodshepherdfh.net to post tributes.

Parnick Jennings Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home is serving the family of Arlene Robinson.

Wanda Sue West

Wanda Sue West, age 60, of Silver Creek, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Good Shepherd Funeral Home.

Judy Faye White

Judy Faye White, age 66, of Rome, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Good Shepherd Funeral Home. George Clyde Durham

George Clyde Durham, age 91, of Rome, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017. Mr. Durham was a United States Marine Corp. veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific.

He was born in Ft. Payne, Alabama, son of the late Jack and Lydia Walker Durham of the Adamsburg community. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Eloise Suttles and Phyllis Holbrook Dingler and by two brothers, Billy Durham and Ralph Durham and by one daughter, Drusilla Durham.

Prior to his retirement, Mr. Durham was employed with Georgia Kraft as an electrician. He was a member and deacon of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, the former Inez Beaty, a son, Randy Durham and a daughter Kathy (Louie) Atkins; three grandchildren, John (Rachel) Hardman, Jere (Jamie) Hardman, Melissa (Johnathan) Hunter; five great grandchildren, Lilyan, Jaide, Audrey, Dru, and Wilson.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church. Dr. Dale LeVan and Rev. Max Tucker will officiate.

The family will receive friends at Fellowship Baptist Church on Sunday at 2 p.m. for one hour prior to the funeral.

Interment will follow in Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Adamsburg, Ala.

Flowers will be accepted but the family would like contributions to be made to Fellowship Baptist Church or to Heyman Hospice.

Parnick Jennings, Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga. 30165, has charge of arrangements.

Johnny Conn Roland, age 75, of Rome, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 19, 2017.

A native of Floyd County, Mr. Roland was born February 28, 1942, son of the late Luther Roland and Lillian Walraven Roland. He was a retired employee of Bekaert Steel Wire and enjoyed metal detecting, cave exploring, scuba diving, and stamp and coin collecting. He had a very strong work ethic. Mr. Roland was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Dobbs Roland on August 10, 2013.

Survivors include two daughters Angie Hall and Kimberly Hood; grandchildren Haley Tynan, Alex Hall, Hayden Hood, and Heaven Hood; Great grandchildren Davin Tynan and Lila Hood. A sister Jean Robbins also survives.

Memorial services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Avenue, with the Rev. officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 8 p.m. Private interment services will be conducted at a later date at Bush Arbor Cemetery.

Parnick Jennings Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home is serving the family of Johnny Conn Roland.

Cynthia Irene Edmonds White, age 74, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017.

Mrs. White was born August 19, 1942 in Habersham County, Georgia. The daughter of the late Arthur Harold Edmonds and Mildred Claudine Herbert Edmonds. She was of the Baptist faith. She retired from Sara Lee Bakery in Rome, Georgia, in 2007.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Lynn Phelps.

Survivors include her grandchildren; Heather Scott, Gadsden, Alabama, David Carter, and Joshua Carter, Dallas, Georgia, great grandchildren; Reagen Scott and Brody Scott, Gadsden, Alabama, siblings; Gail Brown, South Carolina, Herbert Edmonds, Florida, and Jerry Edmonds, Rome, Georgia.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga. 30165, with Rev. Herman Stamey, officiating. Interment will follow at Oaknoll Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. on Monday before the service. Pallbearers are Allan Carter, Mark Carter, Joshua Carter, and Loyad Carter.

Please visit our website, www.goodshepherdfh.net to post your tributes.

Parnick Jennings, Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Mary Edd Garner

Mrs. Mary Edd Garner, of Cave Spring, died Saturday morning at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Funeral services for Casey Ferrell Kerr, age 46, of Cave Spring, who died Friday, will be held today at 4 p.m. at John House’s Cave Spring Chapel. Interment will follow in Rehobeth Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m.. until the funeral hour. MONDAY

will hold for “Of Mice and Men” at the DeSoto Theatre, 530 Broad St., on Monday and Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. Auditions are open to men over the age of seventeen and women over the age of twenty. “Of Mice and Men” will run Oct. 20-29 at the DeSoto Theatre and Jan. 12-13, 2018 at the Harris Arts Center, 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun. For online registration, more information or sponsorships visit www.romelittletheatre.com or call 706-295-7171.

will meet Monday at 5 p.m. at Brookdale Senior Living Center, 180 Woodrow Wilson Way. The group meets the fourth Monday of every month. ALL Veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information call Donald Phillips at 609410-1076.

beginner line dance class

A 1325 Kingston Highway. Cost is $2. All ages are invited. Advanced beginners to follow from 7-7:45 p.m. and improved from 7:45-8:30 p.m. For more information contact Lois Roberts at 706235-2885 or the Charles C. Parker Senior Center at 706-234-0383.

will meet Tuesday at noon at Red Lobster on Shorter Avenue. Regina Wright of Riverwood Assisted Living and Remembrance Village will be the guest speaker.

will be offered Tuesday from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Anthony Recreation Center, 2901 Garden Lakes Blvd. Bring a sack lunch. The class is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Call 706235-0094 to register.

will continue its summer field trip excursions with a trip to the Chieftains Museum on Tuesday at noon.

will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 52 building, 1205 Calhoun Ave. For more information call 706-234-8424. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Road. All ages and abilities can participate in the free classes.

will offer a basic pistol safety training course from 1-5 p.m. on July 29 at the Charles C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Road. The minimum class size is 10 students with a maximum of 20 students. This course is designed for first-time gun owners and students who are interested in learning the basic skills, knowledge and attitude in safely handling a pistol. This four-hour course will consist of three hours in the classroom with a written test and one hour of range training and qualifications. For more information contact Rodney Smith at 770-530-5630. The fee for the course is $80. To register visit www.gafasta. com. The registration deadline is

Northwest Georgia Woodturning Club will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Charles C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway. Wayne Lovelace will be the demonstrator.

will host Dr. David C. Hess, dean of the Medical College of Georgia, on Thursday. The club meets at noon at Coosa Country Club, 110 Branham Ave.

will have storytelling night Thursday from 7-9 p.m. in the courtyard at Schroeder’s New Deli, 406 Broad St.

1902 Stock Exchange & Public Square Opera House, 124 Public Square, Adairsville, will present “Leaving Iowa,” a road-trip comedy, in a dinner theater format Friday and July 29 and Aug. 4-5. All shows will begin at 7 p.m. The cost of dinner and the show is $50, and reservations are required. Call 770773-1902 to make reservations.

will meet for their quarterly luncheon July 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ryan’s on Shorter Avenue. For more information call 706-7665298 or 706-238-1650.

and their long-time classmates will meet for their quarterly class summer social July 29 at 5 p.m. at the Adairsville Inn. For more information call Linda Meers McFry at 706-295-4605 or Judye Green Wood at 706-2382545.

will host at Ridge Ferry Park on Riverside Parkway on July 29 from 2 to 10 p.m. Call 706-766-3256 for more information. Advance tickets are available for youth ages 3-12 for $10 and adults $20; tickets at the gate will cost $15 for youth and $25 for adults. Tickets are available at Collins Auto Clean Up, 15 W. 10th St.; Bubba’s Barber Shop, 409 Kingston Ave.; or Kroger, 1476 Turner McCall Blvd. Or online at www.freshtix.com/ events/soul-fest-2017.

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