OBITUARIES
Ruth Ann Barnes,
74, of Rome, died Feb. 16, 2018. Good Shepherd has charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth W. Dixon,
82, of Rome, died Feb. 13, 2018. Wright Memorial has charge of arrangements.
Michael Wayne Green,
70, of Rome, died Feb. 12, 2018. Good Shepherd has charge of arrangements.
77, of Armuchee, died Feb. 17, 2018. Good Shepherd has charge of arrangements.
59, died Feb. 16, 2018. Good Shepherd has charge of arrangements.
Patty Jo Puryear, Dwayne Jay Sams, Elizabeth R. Van Hoff,
87, of Rome, died Feb 11, 2018. Daniel’s has charge of arrangements.
Ralph Lee Wilson,
89, of Shannon, died Feb. 15, 2018. Good Shepherd has charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth W. Dixon
Mrs. Elizabeth W. Dixon, age 82, of Rome, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at a local hospital.
Home going services for Mrs. Elizabeth Dixon will be Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, 11 a.m. Thankful Baptist Church, 935 Spider Web Dr. Rome, with the Rev. Ferrell Shields doing the eulogy and Pastor H. Bernard Young presiding. She will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.
Interment will follow at the Floyd Memory Garden Rome, Georgia.
There will be a wake Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 21, 2018, Wright Memorial Mortuary Chapel, 814 South Broad Street, Rome, Ga.
Wright Memorial Mortuary, Inc. has charge of arrangements for Mrs. Dixon.
Elizabeth R. Van Hoff
Mrs. Elizabeth R. (Betty) Van Hoff, age 87, of Rome, passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, in Cedartown, Ga.
Betty was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 30, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Frances Harold Higgins and Dorothy Frances Higgins. She was also preceded in death by one brother, William Joseph Higgins, and a daughter, Patrician Van Hoff Burton.
She was employed with Berry College as the Dean’s Secretary for more than 25 years before retiring in 2000.
She is survived by sons, Michael (Barbara) Van Hoff, of Rome, Mark (Sharon) Van Hoff of Rome, and Tom Van Hoff of Mulberry Fl; Brothers and sisters, Richard Thomas Higgins, Shelia Ann Ruggs, Dorothy Frances Long, and James Patrick Higgins, all of Michigan; Grandchildren, Amy Van Hoff-Bryan, John Van Hoff; Step-Grandchildren, Carrie Rossio Holmes, Michael Rossio, Tina Sullivan, Clint Trader, Mandy Slappey, David Payne, and Jess Payne. 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation for Mrs. Van Hoff will be held Wednesday evening, Feb. 21, 2018, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Daniel’s Funeral Home, 901 E. Second Ave., Rome, Ga., 30161 with a Biblical Wake to follow at 6 p.m. in the Thomas B. Griffin Chapel of Daniel’s with Deacon Stuart Neslin of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Rome, officiating.
Please visit our website at www.daniels-funeralhome. com to share fond memories and post tributes.
Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. Michael Wayne Green
Mr. Michael Wayne Green, age 70, of Rome, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, in a local hospital.
Services will be announced at a later date in the Rome News Tribune.
Ms. Ruth Ann Barnes, age 74, of Rome, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at her residence.
Ms. Barnes was born May 3, 1943, in Floyd County a daughter of the late Cecil Barnes, and Ruby Payne Barnes. She was preceded in death by brother, Billy Barnes.
Survivors include, her daughter, Holly Rayburn, Rome; brother, Gary Barnes, Rome; sister Pat (Charles) Adair, Adairsville; several nieces and nephews also survive.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor, Nick Georgian, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, on Monday, at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga. 30165.
Please visit our website, www.goodshepherdfh.net to post your tributes.
Parnick Jennings, Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Patty Jo “Miss Pat” Puryear, age 77, of Armuchee, passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 17, 2018 in a local health care facility.
A native of Peoria, Illinois Mrs. Puryear was born Dec. 19, 1940 daughter of the late Elmer Ray Fonner and Mary Priscilla Weaver Fonner. She had been a resident of Rome most of her life and was a member of the Armuchee Baptist Church and was active in the WMU. “Miss Pat” and her husband Thonn took the temporary job of supplying pizza and snacks for the children on Wednesday night. 15 years later they were still enjoying that ministry. They were both active in the Baptist Center food pantry ministry for over 25 years Prior to retirement, she worked for Carmire and Kuhlman Chenille in Adairsville. Mrs. Puryear was a graduate of East Peoria High School and enjoyed horseback riding and traveling to gospel concerts. She was preceded in death by a brother Charles Fonner.
Survivors include her husband Thonn Puryear; son Darren Puryear and his wife Rita; daughter Raeanne Stanley; grandchildren Eric and Mike Stanley, Jason Puryear, Mandy Hicks, Brandy McGaskey; Great grandchildren Laken, Mike, Zoe and Belle Stanley, Sierra Casteel, Lauren Brown, and Dakota Hicks; great great grandchild Penelope Casteel; brothers Marion and Terry Fonner.
Graveside funeral and interment services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens with Reverend Brian Evans and other ministers officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 1 until 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Armuchee Baptist Church WMU, 6648 Big Texas Valley Road, Rome Ga., 30165.
Parnick Jennings Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home is serving the family of Patty Jo “Miss Pat” Puryear.
Mr. Dwayne Jay Sams, age 59, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in a local hospital.
Funeral services are incomplete at this time and will be announced later in the Rome News-Tribune.
Mr. Ralph Lee Wilson, age 89, of Shannon, passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, in a local hospital.
Celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, at Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Nick Jones, and the Rev. Nick Kinsey, officiating. Interment will follow in Gordon Memorial Gardens, in Calhoun, with Shanklin-Attaway Post Five Honor Guard will conduct full military honors. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga. 30165.
Pallbearers include the following gentlemen and are asked to meet at the funeral home by 1:30 p.m. Sunday, James Coleman, Brad Coleman, Scott Hight, Johnny Hight, Dalton Dover, Greg Stiles, Timmy Stiles, and Jim Fowler.
Please visit our website, www.goodshepherdfh.net to post your tributes, and view the DVD on the life of Mr. Wilson.
Parnick Jennings Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. TODAY
will offer Family-to-Family, a free 12week education course for adults who have a friend or family member with a mental illness. The course gives valuable information about mental illness including types, causes and treatment while helping caregivers to be understanding and empathetic. Family-toFamily will begin today and will meet on Sundays from 2-4:30 p.m. Call NAMI Rome at 706-506-5010 to learn more about this course and to register.
Rome’s Own Gospel Choir Northwest Georgia Winds will perform a concert titled “Lift Every Voice” at 7:30 p.m. on
at the Rome City Auditorium on Broad Street. Admission is free. The concert will celebrate unity and togetherness for Black History Month. Rome City Schools
Black History Month production from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Rome City Auditorium, 601 Broad St. The production is open to the public free of charge. Students and faculty will showcase black excellence by performing musical numbers, staging re-enactments and reading poetry that highlights AfricanAmerican moguls, movies and music.
The will hold a blood drive hosted by Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1941 Shorter Ave., on from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Make an appointment to donate by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767.
Northwest Georgia Woodturning Club will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Charles C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway. Paul Coley will demonstrate how to make a pipe. The meeting is free and open to the public.
will host Rome dentist Dr. Hunter Edwards to discuss a mission trip to Africa on at noon at Coosa Country Club, 110 Branham Ave.
will be sponsoring their sixth annual SPAYghetti dinner from 5-8 p.m. at the American Legion, 5 Shorter Ave. The menu will include spaghetti, salad, bread, iced tea and an ice cream sundae bar. Children’s activities include face painting, movies, games and other activities. Adult ticket prices are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Tickets for children 3-10 cost $5. Tickets will be sold in advance at West Rome Animal Clinic, Peggy’s Back Yard, Wet Petz and Sue’s Barber Shop. Tickets will also be available at the door or by calling 706-622-1098.
will host an for preschool-12th grade on at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will learn more about the school, tour the campus and meet teachers.
Floyd County Juvenile Court is seeking volunteers to serve as Citizen Review Panel members. After the initial two-day training, this is a once-a-month commitment. Volunteers will meet families with whom the Division of Family and Children Services is involved. The parties go over the case plans to measure progress and make recommendations to the judge. For more information or to volunteer, contact Kimberly Barackman at 706-290-6097. Training will be held and a background check will be required.
will present “Sanctuary at Berry: Wildlife Photography by Gena Flanigen” from through
This exhibition explores Berry College’s wild
is requesting blood donations at local donor centers or bloodmobile drives. There is less than a one-day supply of O negative blood and the community is asked to donate to help guarantee blood is available for hospital patients. Donors must be at least 18 years old or 16 years old with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good health. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids, avoid caffeine and eat a meal that is rich in iron prior to donating. Call 800-962-0628, text “BAGIVE” to 444999 or visit www.bloodassurance.org to schedule an appointment. Photo by Heather Abercrombie
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inhabitants, including a variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. Berry faculty and community members will present lectures on whitetailed deer, the Berry College bald eagles, striped bass spawning and more. Museum admission is $8 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $5 for students. For more information visit berry. edu/oakhill.
“Familiar Faces and Places,” of works by Rena M. Storey, in its art gallery until Feb.
Enter from the East First Street parking lot next to the chapel, and take the elevator to the third floor.
cookbooks titled “Classic Southern Dishes: From Our Home to Yours” are currently available for purchase. The cost is $20$25. All proceeds benefit the Fairview-E.S. Brown Heritage foundation. For more information call Mary Montgomery at 706-2320975.
requests that veterans of all military branches of service be sure their DD214 discharge is recorded at the courthouse. Veterans may record their DD-214 in Floyd County in addition to their hometown, county or state. Bring a DD-214 to the Clerk of Superior Court’s Office, 3 Government Plaza, Suite 101, to have it recorded for Floyd County. This is a free service for all veterans.
is seeking businesses and school, civic and church groups to participate in
on More than 1,000 people are needed to create a mile-long chain of inner tubes and inflatables.
Discounted registration rates of $20 per person are available for groups of 25 or more. Regular registration for adults and youth is $25, with children 12 and younger floating for free. All participants will receive an event T-shirt, complimentary tube rental and shuttle service to and from the river. Following the float there will be food, music and games at Heritage Park. Prizes will be awarded for the largest group, the most spirited group and the best-costumed group. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information about group participation and event sponsorships email Shira Kerce at skerce@coosa.org. For more information contact Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman at 706-232-2724 or jesse@coosa.org.
Northwest Georgia Chapter of the United Veterans of the Armed Forces will meet Feb. 24 at 9 a.m. at Ryan’s Steakhouse, 2305 Shorter Ave. For more information call 706-291-2327.
is coming to the Cherokee Golf and Country Club in Cedartown on at 150 Club Drive from 8 a.m. to noon. Items for sale will include jewelry, baked and canned goods, wardrobe accessories and home decor. Vendor applications are being accepted, but a limited number of tables are available
for rent. Reserve a 60-inch round table for $20, or a 36inch square table for $10. Call Cory Huskins at 706-8531925 for more information.
will hold its annual meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Rome First United Methodist Church, 202 E. Third Street. The event is free and open to the public and will recap the year for the organization as well as formally recognize key contributors. A light dinner and refreshments will be served. For more information or to RSVP call 706-506-5010 or visit www. namiromega.org.
Northwest Georgia Regional Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will meet Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Thornton Recreation Center, 102 N. Floyd Park Road (across from Armuchee High). The meetings are open to the public.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes will hold its 15th FCA Home Team Celebration on at the Forum River Center, 301 Tribune St. University of Georgia Football Chaplain Thomas Settles will be the featured speaker. This event creates awareness of ministry outreach and raises funds to support salaries, programs and activities associated with the FCA Rome Area. The reception and silent auction will start at 5:45 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. For more information about tickets or sponsorships contact Area Director Kent Howard at khoward@fca.org or visit www.fcaromearea.org.
will present “Making Memories to Make a Difference,” an evening of food, 1970s music, dancing and entertainment, on from 6-9 p.m. at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive. For more information and tickets call the Salvation Army at 706-291-4745.
will host a free pruning demonstration on
from noon to 2 p.m. at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive. Learn basic skills and gain knowledge about the correct way to prune trees and shrubs. The program will be presented by City of Rome certified municipal arborist Terry Paige and Floyd County Extension Agent Keith Mickler. Call the Extension Office at 706-2956210 for details and visit the Floyd County Master Gardener Volunteers on Facebook for more information.
To list an event email RomeNewsTribune@RN-T. com or call 706-290-5252. To have an event listed in Roman Record as well, please send it at least 10 days in advance.