GOOD SAMARITAN

Mrs. Barton went home to be with her Lord on Jan. 23, 2018.

She was a resident at Huntersville Oaks Retirement Home in Huntersville, N.C. Mrs. Barton moved to Rome, Georgia at the age of sixteen. It was here that she met and married Edgar Barton. Hazel found enjoyment in the company of many close friends and various activities. For years, Hazel worked in the banking industry and would later retire from Bank of America. She was a member of Second Avenue United Methodist Church.

Proceeded in death by her husband; sister, Louise House and brother, Bill Turner. She is survived by her remaining sister, Ruth Haigler as well as several dear friends and family that will deeply miss her.

A graveside service will be held Monday, Jan. 29, at The National Cemetery in Salisbury, N.C. NORTH CHAPEL

Willie Faye Gilmore VanDyke

Mrs. Willie Faye Gilmore VanDyke, age 83, of Rome, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, in a local medical facility.

Mrs. VanDyke was born at home in rural Cherokee County, Ala., daughter of the late William Claude Gilmore and the late Gladys Lee Woodall. She graduated from Model High School in 1951. She was a member of Meadowdale Baptist Church and had taught Sunday school for the majority of her adult life. She loved getting up on Sunday morning and making sugar biscuits for three different classes. Prior to retirement, Faye was a secretary with the claims office for State Farm Insurance for 45 years. She married her sweet heart, Donald VanDyke, on October 15, 1952, and they were blessed this past year to celebrate 65 years together.

Survivors include her husband, Henry Donald VanDyke, Rome; daughter, Vicki Bowman (Joel), Calhoun; grandchildren, Joy Renfro (Michael), Adairsville, Jordan Bowman (Alison), Frederick, MD; great-grand-children, Jack Renfro and Henry Renfro; sister, Pearlye VanDyke (Sidney), Adairsville; two nieces and one nephew.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at 2 p.m., at Meadowdale Baptist Church with Dr. Stephen Pearson, the Rev. Jeremy Kirby and Dr. Garry Tate officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday at the church from noon until 1:45 p.m.

Pallbearers are asked to meet at the church on Monday by 1:30 p.m. and include: Jordan Bowman, Michael Renfro, Ronnie VanDyke, Seth VanDyke, Tony Childers and Justin Childers. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Eunice Jones Sunday School Class.

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