Bob Prewitt

Sara Ruth Rampley Beam,

71, of Cedartown, died May 4, 2018. Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the arrangements.

James George Marshall Boggs,

74, of Aragon, died. Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Barbara Jean Cole Ware Brown,

83, of Rome died May 4, 2018. The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home of Rockmart has charge of the arrangements.

Frances Holler Formby,

95, of Rome, died May 3, 2018. Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Ralph Thomas Shephard Jr.,

77, of Rome, died May 3, 2018. Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Regina Lynette Ware,

42, of Panama City Beach, Florida, died March 18, 2018. Heritage Funeral Home of Panama City has charge of the arrangements.

71, of Cave Spring, died May 4, 2018. John House’s Cave Spring Chapel has charge of the arrangements.

Darial R. Youngblood,

Darial R. Youngblood

Darial R. Youngblood, age 71, of Cave Spring, died Friday afternoon in a Rome hospital.

Funeral services are being planned for Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family plans to receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. Complete arrangements will be announced Monday.

John House’s Cave Spring Chapel.

Frances Holler Formby

Mrs. Frances Holler Formby, preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James Aaron Formby, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018. She is survived by her three children, Sam Formby (Angela), Beth Formby, and Fran Buice (Richard). She is also survived by her sister Dot Storey, and grandchildren, Samuel Formby (Tiffany), Kristi Brigman (Matt), Elizabeth McGehee (Clark), David Formby, Clara Formby, and Benjamin Formby.

Frances Formby was born in Rome, Ga. on Sept. 2, 1922. She graduated from Rome High School in 1939 and later married Jim, an Army Air Force pilot in 1945 following WWII. Jim and Frances were married for 65 years and were active members at Trinity United Methodist Church. Together they worked at National City Bank and got to know many people in the town they called home. Mother of three and grandmother of six, Frances loved spending time with her family most and was always ready for a gathering and visit. She found much joy in cooking and hosted countless meals around her table. She treasured her many “famous Formby family food photos.” Frances was an avid bridge player, jigsaw puzzler and loved any type of word puzzle she could get her hands on (excelling at any Jumblepuzzle).

A celebration of Frances’s life will be held on Monday, May 7, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Building A. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in building B. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Trinity United Methodist Church (606 Turner McCall Blvd SW, Rome, Ga., 30165) or your favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www. daniels-funeralhome.com. Frances Holler Formby James George Marshall Boggs

James George Marshall Boggs, age 74, of Aragon, Ga., passed away at Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga, Tennessee, after sustaining a devastating stroke.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lynda Lovell Boggs, Aragon, Georgia, their children, Martha Boggs Borders (Jim), Colorado Springs, Colo., Dr. Mary Kathryn Boggs, Annapolis, MD, and Dr. George Lovell Boggs (Elisha), Tallahassee, Florida, along with seven grandchildren, Elizabeth, Andrew, and John Borders, Colorado Springs, and Amelia, George Wilder, William, and Hannah Boggs, Tallahassee, Florida.

He is also survived by siblings Mr. Joseph Wilder Boggs, West End, North Carolina, Mrs. Marynan Sheely Boggs Allen (Baker), Chatsworth, Ga., Dr. Gordon Boggs (Tari), Carrollton, Georgia.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Marshall Boggs of Aragon, Georgia. Jim was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, and was raised in the Floyd County area.

Jim Boggs had a life long dream of restoring farmland.

After attending the United States Naval Academy, Jim studied agriculture and met his life partner, Lynda Sue Lovell, born in Clarkesville, Georgia, at The University of Georgia. He received a divine call to expand his life’s work to include the cultivation of learners as a mathematics teacher.

Just as he sought to manage cattle and pasture to protect and enrich the soil, he created a life-giving classroom environment for hundreds of children who discovered new academic capabilities under his guidance.

His end-of-life choices reflect his unswerving commitment to the betterment of his community by donating his body for medical education.

Jim is remembered for his warmth, integrity, and joy. Generations of students remember his inspiring devotion to their growth and development. Jim’s definition of neighbor reached far beyond the Flint Hill, Ga., community, and the cares and concerns of those around him were paramount in his thoughts, prayers, and actions. Jim was unashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, manifesting his personal experience of God’s redeeming grace through forgiveness, generosity, worship and song.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, Boone, N.C., (www.samaritanspurse.org), Second Avenue Methodist Church, Rome, Ga., or to charities of their choice.

The family will receive friends at Daniels Funeral Home, Rome, Ga., Monday, May 7, 5 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Second Avenue United Methodist Church, Rome, Ga., Tuesday, May 8, 4 p.m.

Honorary pallbearers are Herb Brown, Sheely Wilder, Jerome Bentley, Franky Ellis, John Mull, Wayne

White, Baker Allen, Herman Hawkins, and Norm Johnson.

Online condolences may be made at www.danielsfuneralhome.com. Barbara Jean Cole Ware Brown

Barbara Jean Cole Ware Brown, age 83, of Rome, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Pruitt Health Care of Rome.

Mrs. Brown was born February 4, 1935 in the Flint Hill Community. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Arvil Cole and Cora Lee Baker Cole.

Barbara was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters: by Thomas Ware, father of her children, and husband Allen Brown.

She was raised in the Flint Hill and Wax Communities and attended Harmony School.

Mrs. Brown was a CNA and worked for over 40 years in local Nursing and Personal Care Homes. Her life’s work was dedicated to helping others. SOUTH CHAPEL

Mrs. Sara Ruth Rampley Beam, age 71, of Cedartown, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, at her residence.

Mrs. Beam was born in Rome, Ga. on March 26, 1947, daughter of the late Calvin Curtis “Curt” Rampley and the late Audrey Deaton Rampley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raven Watson Beam, by a son, Jimmy Ray Beam, and by two brothers, Harlan and James Darrell Rampley. Prior to her retirement, she was employed for several years with CanAm in Cedartown. She was a member of Doyle Road Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Sara Nicole Steele (Michael), Rome, and Paula Ann Ellis; two grandchildren, Krystalen Kennemur (Jay), Canton, and James Ray Ellis (Amanda), Cartersville; two sisters, Judy Chambers, Lindale, and Dorothy Pope, Cedartown; five brothers, Curtis Eugene Rampley, Calvin Rampley, Danny Rampley, and Jackie Rampley, all of Cedartown, and Ronnie Rampley, Silver Creek; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 7, 2018, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Rev. Kenneth Boatner and Brother Jay Kennemur officiating. Interment will follow in New Bethel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Monday from noon until the service hours.

Pallbearers are requested to assemble at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Monday at 1:30 p.m. and include: Michael Steele, James Ellis, Jay Kennemur, Joe Beam, Doug Rampley, and Greg Sloan.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements. Ralph Thomas Shephard Jr.

Mr. Ralph Thomas Shephard Jr. died Thursday morning, May 3, 2018 at Floyd Medical Center.

Mr. Shepard was born August 7, 1940 in Floyd County. He retired in 1993 from Inland Container and was an amateur pilot who loved fishing and Georgia football. Mr. Shepard played guitar with the Georgia Mountain Music Club. He was a member of Wesley Chapel and was preceded in death by his parents Velma Irene Powell Brannon and Freeman Brannon; wife Charlotte Weeks Shepard February 15, 2013; grandson Brannon Ray; brother Jimmy Donald Shepard, and sister Betty Lou Shepard. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam and was a Purple Heart recipient.

Survivors include his children Chris (Kimberly) Shepard and Charmaine (Mike) Ray, both of Rome and two grandchildren Michael Ray, engaged to Katie Kelley, and Dakota Ray both of Rome

Mr. Shepard’s family received friends Friday from 4 until 6 p.m. at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Avenue, Rome. Private interment services will be conducted at a later date. Please visit our website www.goodshepherdfh. net to post tributes. In lieu of flowers, please honor Mr. Shepard by making a contribution to the Georgia Mountain Music Club, in care of Linda Forsyth, 21 Pebblecreek Drive, NW Rome, Ga., 30165.

Parnick Jennings Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home is serving the family of Ralph Thomas Shepard, Jr.

DALLAS (AP) — Bob Prewitt, who was part of SMU’s only NCAA Final Four during three decades as a player and coach, has died. He was 93.

Prewitt was an assistant coach for 18 seasons, a stretch during which SMU reached the Final Four in 1956 and won eight Southwest Conference titles. He was then head coach of the Mustangs for eight seasons, from 1967-75.