NEPTUNE SOCIETY
Larry Wendell Arrington,
76, of Lindale, died April 30, 2018. Henderson & Sons, South Chapel, has charge of the arrangements.
Patricia “Patsy” C. Harrison,
80, of Rome, died May 2, 2018. Daniel’s has charge of the arrangements.
57, of Aragon, died May 3, 2018. Henderson & Sons, South Chapel, has charge of the arrangements.
Anita Jo Jones, Patricia A. Miller,
79, of Cedartown, died May 2, 2018. Neptune Society makes the announcement for the family.
Orvel Eugene “Gene” Norris,
85, of Rome, died May 3, 2018. Henderson & Sons, North Chapel, has charge of the arrangements.
Ralph Thomas Shephard Jr.,
77, of Rome, died May 3, 2018. Good Shepherd has charge of the arrangements. NORTH CHAPEL
Orvel Eugene Norris
Mr. Orvel Eugene “Gene” Norris, age 85, of Rome, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements. 901 E. Second Ave. 706-232-3646 Since 1895 www.daniels-funeralhome.com
Patricia A. Miller passed away on May 2, 2018 at her home in Cedartown, Georgia. She was born on April 4, 1939 in Pontiac Michigan to Flo and Percy Murphy. Patti is survived by her husband of 56 years, Vernon L. Miller; their daughter, Shari Miller Capers and husband, Rutledge Capers; and their son, Derek Miller and wife, Kathy Miller. She is also survived by her sisters, Margaret Pappas and Kathryn Behlert, and her grandchildren, Jennifer Murphy Capers, William Mann Capers, and Matthew Frank Capers.
There are no words that seem adequate enough to say thank you to everyone who expressed concern during this time. Your kindness, concern, and prayer for Patty and our family have meant a great deal to us. We take comfort in Romans 8:38-39 during this time, “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor power, nor height nor depth nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
A private family service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred and can be sent to Grace Presbyterian Church, 120 John Hand Road, Cedartown, GA 30125 or Heyman HospiceCare, c/o Floyd Healthcare Foundation, 400 Turner McCall Blvd., Suite 102, Rome, GA 30165, http://www.floyd. org/about-floyd/Pages/ makeadonation.aspx.
Members of Rome’s Community Criminal Justice Foundation took time to honor Northwest Georgia law enforcement personnel at a barbecue luncheon at the Rome Civic Center on Jackson Hill on Friday. The CCJF was specifically created in 1998 to show support for the local law enforcement community..
Tom Bojo, dean of Public Service Technologies at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (Calhoun campus), said the foundation provides scholarships for law enforcement personnel at both GNTC and Georgia Highlands College each year. “It’s 100 percent community supported, we do no fundraising whatsoever,” Bojo said. He said business and industry across the region support the foundation financially because they understand the importance of a well educated law enforcement community. Cathy Kerce, the CCJF board chairwoman, said board members are
Ex-warden Jeff Chandler (left) and FCSO Maj. Bob Sapp talk about work during the Law Enforcement Appreciation lunch.
individually active in the effort to attract contributions from the various communities across the region.
Last month, CCJF leaders presented Georgia Highland College with a check for $4,000 to be used for scholarships for students in the law enforcement curriculum. City Commissioner Evie McNiece, a CCJF board member, said that generally translates to a pair of $2,000 scholarships.
Most law enforcement agencies today require a certain level of education for their officers, particularly those who want to rise through the ranks. “We want to show our appreciation back to the community,” Bojo said. “We have officers that really look forward to coming Doug Walker / RN-T
up here, the camaraderie is unbelievable.”
The barbecue is held annually around the end of the school year, and invitations to the luncheon are sent out to officers from across 18 counties, the Georgia State Patrol and Department of Corrections personnel as well.
During Friday’s luncheon, Capt. David Roberson with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office was honored with a Superstar of Service Award. Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Lisa Smith said Roberson had received numerous recommendations for one of the annual awards.
“Multiple people nominated him for his courteousness and kindness,” Smith said.