Woody Durham

SOUTH CHAPEL

Kenneth Ellis Jones

Mr. Kenneth Ellis Jones, age 78, of Rome, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018, in a local hospital.

Mr. Jones was born in Alabama on July 10, 1939, son of the late Floyd Ellis Jones and Willie Lucille Jones. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Fay Cole Jones; by a daughter, Aletha Lynn Austin; and by two sisters. Mr. Jones was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Prior to his retirement, he was a truck driver for Walraven Trucking Co. for a number of years. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include two daughters, Chele Glass and Cristy Yow, and her husband, Michael, all of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sons, Allen Jones, and his wife, Barbara, Jacksonville, Fla., Glenn Jones, and his wife, Tracy, and Dewayne Jones, all of Rome; a grandson that he raised as his own, Jason Jones, Rome; two sisters, one brother, 13 other grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Rev. Jerry Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in Wax Cemetery with the American Legion Post #5 Honor Guard presenting military honors.

The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Friday from 5 until 7 p.m. Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.

Michael David Smallwood

Mr. Michael David Smallwood, age 67, of Cave Spring, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in a local hospital.

Mr. Smallwood was born in Rome, Ga. on December 15, 1950, son of the late Arthur J. “Boss” Smallwood and the late Kathryn Pauline Brewton Smallwood. He was a decorated veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War, where he was awarded several Bronze Stars for his valor. Prior to his becoming disabled, he was employed with the Pipefitter’s Local #72 of Atlanta. Mr. Smallwood was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include two sisters, Jane McWhorter, Rome, and Kathy O’Callaghan, and her husband, Peter, Rome; a brother, Wayne Smallwood, and his wife, Jackie, Lindale; his canine companion, Jett Lady; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018, at 2 p.m. in Rome Memorial Park. The Rev. Jason Stockton will officiate with the American Legion Post #5 Honor Guard presenting military honors. Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.

Helen Lane

Helen Lane, age 95, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Family will receive friends from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2018. The funeral will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Daniel’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow at East View Cemetery. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Ronald Glenn Calvert Sr.

Ronald “Runt” Glenn Calvert Sr., 82, of Armuchee, lost his battle with dementia on Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born on November 11, 1935 to the late Ralph Spencer Calvert and Mary Magdalene Cox of Sheridan, Indiana. He retired from Florida Tile. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Dean Calvert; his daughter, Vicky Lynn Johnson; and his grandson, William Lonnie Garrett.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 37 years, Loretta Joyce Taylor Calvert, of Armuchee; his sons, Larry (Dena) Johnson and Ronald (Angie) Calvert Jr.; his daughters, Kay (Bryan) Dostart, Sheila (Josh) Ray, and Tammy Carroll; his brothers, Dorsey (Joan) Calvert and Doran (Mary) Calvert; his six beloved sisters, Jesslyn Sutton, Cleora Kouns, Cleta Stapleton, Patty (Dale) Ogle, Marilyn (Dick) Roberts, and Rita (Chuck) Barker; his grandchildren, Amber, Tabitha, Becky, Jaime, Jake, Christy, Megan, and Jessie; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, 20 nephews, 11 nieces and several great-nephews and nieces; special care-giver Crystal Carter and many special friends including his much loved cat, Molly.

Ronald served his country as a proud U.S. Marine. He was an avid fisherman and motorcycle enthusiast. He loved building and creating things with his sharp mind and talented hands. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a member of First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ in Sheridan, Indiana.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. at Oaknoll Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until the service hour. At other hours, the family will be receiving friends at 11 Border Road.

Miller and Richards Oaknoll Chapel Funeral Home and Cremation Service is honored to serve Mr. Calvert’s family. Please visit www.oaknollchapel. com to share your memories or leave a condolence message.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Woody Durham, the retired “Voice of the Tar Heels” who called North Carolina football and basketball games for four decades, died Wednesday. He was 76.

Son Wes Durham said his father died from complications of the neurocognitive disorder that prevented him from public speaking.

“He’s my favorite announcer,” said Wes Durham, who followed his father’s career path and was in New York calling this week’s Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball Tournament. “His influence on me and my career is immense. He’s had the biggest impact on me professionally, obviously, and was undying in the support.”

“From the time I was 14 when I told him this is what I want to do to a month ago when we’re having a conversation about the way this business is moving. He couldn’t communicate it very well then, but I could tell I was triggering something. In those term, I’ll never be able to get that back.”

Woody Durham called UNC games from 1971 through 2011. He worked more than 1,800 games with a voice that became inextricably tied to some of the school’s most unforgettable victories. That included the 1982 and 1993 NCAA basketball championships under late coach Dean Smith as well as the 2005 and 2009 titles under Roy Williams. Contributed photo

The Floyd-Rome Retired Educators honor Blanch Ruston at their February meeting. She recently celebrated her 101st birthday. The members sung “Happy Birthday” to her and presented her with birthday cards. TODAY

Rome Chapter of The Compassionate Friends will meet today at 7 p.m. at Redmond Regional Medical Center, 501 Redmond Road. Take the outpatient elevator to the lower level classrooms. This support group is for those who have lost their child, grandchild or sibling. Call DeeAnn at 706-936-9021 or Sandra at 706-506-6108 for more information.

Rotary Club of Rome will host attorney Daniele Tedesco speaking about immigration at noon at Coosa Country Club, 110 Branham Ave.