McGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART

Myrette Autry Bennett Hough, age 95, of Cornelia, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017.

Born in White County, Georgia on September 6, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Ola Belle Alexander Autry and the late Elbert A. Autry. Mrs. Hough was the owner and operator of The Clothesline in Cornelia, Georgia and Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Rhette, as she was affectionately known, enjoyed playing golf for many years, dancing and a wonderful life with her family. Being a very talented seamstress, Rhette could design and create without patterns. She was a blessing to all who knew her and a caring friend to many. A loving, devoted mother and grandmother, she was so proud of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cornelia for 67 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Bennett; second husband, Joe Hough; grandchildren, Brian Dockins and Natalie Bennett; brothers, Hubert Autry, Leroy Autry and Andrew Autry; sisters, Flora Belle Kirby and Dot Rogers.

Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Judie & Russ Vinson, of Cornelia; sons and daughters-in-law, Tom & Charlesean Bennett and Mike & Brenda Bennett, all of Rome; grandchildren, Holly Perry, of Demorest, Melannie Herrin, of Cornelia, Lori Poorman, of Collierville, Tennessee, Jeff Bennett, Amy Schriever, and Micah Johnson, all of Rome; 13 great grandchildren; brother, Hoyt Autry, of Cleveland; and many cherished nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017, in the Chapel of McGaheeGriffin & Stewart with the Rev. David Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from noon until the funeral hour on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Fla. 33607.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia, 706-7788668, is in charge of arrangements. 901 E. Second Ave. 706-232-3646 Since 1895 www.daniels-funeralhome.com

Margaret Jane Tucker Swanson

Mrs. Margaret Jane Tucker Swanson, age 94, of Rome, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family Thursday, August 24, 2017.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Daniel’s Funeral Home.

Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

will meet today at 9 a.m. at Ryan’s, 2305 Shorter Ave. All members are asked to attend. For more information call 706-291-2327.

today from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Rome-Floyd County Library, 205 Riverside Parkway. The program