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DEATH NOTICES Mary Beasley

79, of Rome, died April 6, 2018. Wright Memorial has charge of the arrangements.

Ted Little Edwards Sr.,

78, of Armuchee, died April 7, 2018. Henderson & Sons, North Chapel and Crematory, has charge of the arrangements.

William Thomas Hand Jr.,

92, of Rome, died April 7, 2018. Henderson & Sons, South Chapel, has charge of the arrangements.

79, of Cumming, died March 30, 2018. McDonald and Son Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Bob G. Lanier, Timothy Robinson,

58, of Rome, died April 4, 2018. Good Shepherd has charge of the arrangements.

Amber Revae Huggins Yother,

33, of Rome died April 7, 2018. Good Shepherd has charge of the arrangements. MEMORIAL MORTUARY 814 S. Broad St., Rome Phone 706-235-0642

Mary Beasley

Ms. Mary Beasley age 79, of Rome, Ga., passed away Friday, April 6, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Services for Ms. Beasley are incomplete at this time but will be announced at a later date.

Please keep the Beasley family in your thoughts and prayers.

Wright Memorial Mortuary, Inc. has full charge of arrangements. NORTH CHAPEL

Ted Little Edwards Sr.

Mr. Ted Little Edwards, Sr., age 78, of Armuchee, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at his residence.

Mr. Edwards was born in Chattooga County on January 10, 1940, son of the late Benjamin Franklin Edwards and the late Carrie Kathleen Smiley Edwards. Prior to his retirement, he was parts manager at Rhinehart Equipment Company. He was a member of the Floyd Springs Baptist Church and a member of the Floyd Springs Masonic Lodge #167 F. & A. M.

Survivors include his wife, the former Sarah Jane Gilliland, to whom he was married on July 29, 1962; three sons, Ted Edwards, Jr., and his wife, Tina, Armuchee, David Edwards, and his wife Leann, Lindale, and Thomas Edwards, Armuchee; seven grandchildren, Ashley Comer, and her husband, Christian, Blake Edwards, Dawson Edwards, Megan Edwards, Josey Edwards, and her fiancé, Tyler Whitlock, Aubrie Edwards, and Weston Conner Edwards; two step-grandchildren, Rachel and Emily Phipps; three great grandchildren, Blakely and Emmy Comer and Tate Whitlock; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Floyd Springs Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Izell will officiate. Interment will follow in Floyd Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with the Floyd Springs Lodge #167 F. & A. M. in charge of graveside rites.

The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel on Monday from 5 until 7 p.m. At other hours, they may be contacted at the residence of a son, Ted Edwards, Jr., 25 Ashley Oaks Trail, Rome.

Pallbearers serving are asked to assemble at Floyd Springs Baptist Church on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and include: Dawson Edwards, Blake Edwards, Ralph Vanpelt, Steve Swords, Christian Comer and John Edwards.

There will be a call communication of the Floyd Springs Masonic Lodge #167 at 1 p.m. on Tuesday for the purpose of attending the funeral service for Mr. Edwards.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements. SOUTH CHAPEL

William Thomas Hand Jr.

Mr. William Thomas Hand, Jr., age 92, of Rome, passed away Saturday morning, April 7, 2018, at his residence.

Mr. Hand was born in Adairsville on Feb. 12, 1926, son of the late William Thomas Hand, Sr. and the late Martha Jefferson Hand. He was also preceded in death by his wife, the former Ethel Jeanette Yarbrough, by a son, Jackie Hand, by a sister, Mary Mulkey, and by two brothers, Walter and John Arthur Hand. Mr. Hand was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during World War II. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Horizon Carpets in Calhoun, following many years in the textile industry. He was a member of American Legion Post #136 in Lindale and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include three daughters, Judy Layne, and her husband, Greg, Cedar Bluff, Ala., Patsy Johnson, and her husband, David, Chatsworth, and Donna Bates, and her husband, John, Cedar Bluff, Ala.; five sons, Larry Hand, and his wife, Vicki, Silver Creek, Danny Hand, Rome, David Hand, and his wife, Daphne, Calhoun, Barry Hand, Yorkville, and Gary Hand, Rome; a sister, Lethonie Richards, Canton; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 9, 2018, at 3 p.m. at the graveside in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Jerry Brooks will officiate 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 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Pallbearers are requested to assemble at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Monday at 2 p.m. and include: Jeff Hand, Steven Hand, Kirklyn Layne, Chris Layne, Craig Layne, Daniel Johnson, Melvin Highfield, and Shawn Hand.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements. Timothy Robinson

Timothy “Timmy” Robinson, age 58, of Rome, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in a local hospital.

Timmy was born Dec. 22, 1959 in Floyd County. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Cribb, and a brother, Ricky Robinson.

Survivors include his daughters, Chasity Robinson, Rome; Tesha Robinson, Atlanta; Lacey Robinson, Rome; mother, Mildred Robinson, brother, Lynn Robinson, Rome; sisters, Debbie Ballard, Rome; Donna Robinson, Rome; Sue Robinson, Rome; Diane Carpenter, Rome; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018, 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.

Amber Revae Huggins Yother, age 33, of Rome, died early Saturday morning, April 7, 2018, following injuries sustained in a traffic accident.

Graveside funeral and interment services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 1 until 1:45 p.m. at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Avenue. Please visit our website www.goodshepherdfh. net to view the complete announcement.

Parnick Jennings Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home is serving the family of Amber Revae Huggins Yother.

Bob G. Lanier, M.D., age 79, of Cumming, Ga., went to be with our Lord on Good Friday, March 30, 2018, with his wife and friends Rachel and Joe Craymer by his side holding his hands and praying with him.

Bob was born in Collins, Georgia April 29, 1938 to Climie Buford and Kinie Lanier. He came into this world large and left a huge legacy behind. Bob loved hunting, golfing, fishing and all sports with his friends and family. He was a member and former Fleet Surgeon of the University Yacht Club. He was a member of the North Georgia Crappie Anglers Fishing Club and really enjoyed his Wednesday night card games with neighborhood buddies. Bob loved his Savior, his family and friends with all his heart. He was a loving, caring and generous man.

Bob entered college at Emory at Oxford when he was 15, 1954-56. He completed his Medical Training at Medical College of Georgia 1958-62; Internship-U.S.P.H.S. Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana 1962-63; Medical Residency-Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota 1965-67; and Rheumatology FellowshipMayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 1967-69.

Bob loved his patients and never wanted to be away from them. After Bob’s illness he wanted to return to his practice and take care of all that needed him. He was an inspiration to everyone with whom he came into contact.

He especially loved his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Joan Rayburn Lanier and his children Hunter Lanier and his wife Marcy, Lynn Lanier, Jane Hill and her husband Fred and his adopted son and friend Kevin Schultz and his wife Patty along with his grandchildren Willow Lanier, Wolfe Lanier, Alexandra, Parker, William, Justin and Jackson Hill.

He was a member of the American Society of Internal Medicine, American Medical Association, Lupus Foundation and Georgia Society of Rheumatology. He was also on the Board of Directors of Alliant Health Solutions. Bob served as President of the Medical Association of Atlanta 1983-1984 and as President of the Medical Association of Georgia 1994-1995.

He was still in private practice in Cumming, Georgia. Bob lived a huge and exciting life. He gave God all the glory for his accomplishments and all the blessings the Lord had provided him. We know Bob is in Heaven talking politics with friends who arrived before him. We can see him fishing in beautiful blue waters with friends and family and already hosting a fish fry. He loved a good party.

We love you with all our hearts Bob. We know you have peace and comfort in your new home in Heaven. We will be with you when the Lord brings us home.

Bob’s service will be held Saturday, April 14, at 1 p.m. followed by a reception at First Baptist Church of Cumming, 1597 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, Ga., 30040.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a favorite charity or to First Baptist Church of Cumming. TODAY

The Last Stop Gift Shop, 402 Civic Center Drive, will host a Spring Art Market

from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Admission and parking are free. Shop locally-made fine art, handmade gifts, culinary treats and collectibles. will display its

at the RomeFloyd County Library, 205 Riverside Parkway,

Art showcase participants are students in grades 6-12. Georgia Northwestern Technical College,1 p.m. on a.m.-4 p.m. on

and from 9 a.m.-noon on Cash or check. Items sold include annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, blooming plants, potted geraniums, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, eggplants and more.

will distribute free clothing to those in need on from noon-4 p.m. in the parking lot of Rome First UMC, between Second and Third Street. will be held at 5 p.m. on in the Ford Auditorium, Berry College, 2277 Martha Berry Highway. In conjunction with the Berry College Symposium on Student Scholarship and sponsored by Pi Kappa Lambda, select Berry music students will perform solo works demonstrating their talents and courses of study.

will give their

at 7:30 p.m. on in the Ford Auditorium, Berry College, 2277 Martha Berry Highway. The concert will showcase Berry’s string ensembles in a mixed chamber music setting and is free and open to the public.

will meet for lunch on at noon at O’Charley’s, 737 Turner McCall Blvd. Graduates, spouses and friends of classmates are invited. Call Judy Ballard Dempsey at 706-237-2606 with questions.

Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Department Major League Baseball Jr. Home Run Derby on Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. at the Upper Alto Fields, 1014 Burnett Ferry Road. The derby is a free national program for boys and girls age 14 and under. The program includes three levels of competition, with top performers from the local level advancing to regional level and ultimately the national finals prior to the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby during MLB All-Star Week. To preregister visit rfpra.com. On-site registration will be available. Bring proof to verify your child’s age. For more information contact Stephen Kostoff at kostoffs@floydcountyga.org. Clubs & Meetings A5

Darlington School freshman Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation

Floyd County Special Olympics 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at Darlington School, 1014 Cave Spring Road. Young athletes representing Rome City Schools, Floyd County Schools and Georgia School for the Deaf will participate the events. The public is invited to attend. For more information or questions about the Floyd County Special Olympics call Tammy Bryant at 706-234-0383. In the event of inclement weather the event will be held

Friends of the Chieftains Museum Chieftains Herb and Plant Sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and from noon3 p.m. on April 15 in the Community Building, Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, 1400 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., rain or shine. Volunteers and Master Gardeners will be on hand. Shoppers may purchase containers or bring their own clean pots. Credit and debit cards, checks and cash will be accepted. For more information visit www.chieftainsmuseum.org or call 706-291-9494.

AARP Tax-Aide is offering free assistance during the tax-filing season through at two sites. Help is available at the Rome-Floyd County Library, 205 Riverside Parkway, on Mondays from 1-4 p.m. and at the Charles C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway, on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. For more information call 706-234-0931.

on at the Forum River Center, 301 Tribune St. Doors open at 6 a.m. and the program begins at 7 a.m. Admission is free but a reservation or a ticket is required. Call Donna Chadwick at 706-295-1409 or email romeprayerbreakfast@ gmail.com for more details about the breakfast. Complimentary tickets are available until at Bert Brooks Tire, Chickfil-A Dwarf House, Christian Counseling and Education Ministries, Dogwood Books, Doug’s Deli Downtown, Duffy’s Deli, sweetFrog and Winslette Pharmacy.

To list an event email RomeNewsTribune@RN-T. com or call 706-290-5252.