OBITUARIES

Kenneth Ross Cormany,

90, of Rome, died Feb. 26, 2018. Daniel’s has charge of arrangements.

Rev. Coleman Monroe Wood,

81, of Silver Creek, died Feb. 28, 2018. Henderson & Sons, South Chapel, has charge of arrangements.

Kennie Eugene “Gene” Young Jr.,

60, of Rome, died Feb. 28, 2018. Henderson & Sons, North Chapel, has charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Ross Cormany

Mr. Kenneth Ross Cormany, age 90, of Rome, passed away at a local healthcare facility on Monday, February 26, 2018. Mr. Cormany was born in Rome, Georgia on December 4, 1927, the son of the late Ross Cox Cormany and Mary Mitts Cormany. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Alice Cormany.

He graduated from Rome High School, Class of 1944, as Valedictorian. He then attended Georgia Tech and graduated with a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering. He served 16 years active and reserve in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as a Major in the Army Reserve. He served in many civic and professional organizations. He was a member of advisory boards at Coosa Valley Tech in Rome and area vocational schools in Columbus, Ga., was a member-at-large of the Rome Exchange Club and the Coosa Valley Fair Association, the Society of Professional Engineers, NW Georgia Chapter, life member of the Edison Electric Institute, EEI — Codes and Standards National Committee, IEEE (Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers), Power Engineering Society, SEE (Southeastern Electric Exchange), and CIGRE (International Conference on Large High Voltage Systems). From May of 1986 to March of 1987 he was Vice President, office of the Chief Executive, of Georgia Power, assisting the CEO in all areas of his activities and coordinating the Company Guidelines and Practices Committee, and from March of 1987 until recently, he was the consultant for the electrical utility industry and various other committees and organizations throughout his engineering career with Georgia Power.

He was a member of Second Avenue Baptist Church, Rome, the Men’s Sunday School Class, a former member of the Coosa Country Club, Rome, and Dunwoody Country Club in Atlanta, a member of the Prince Club of Rome, the Lake Rabun Association, Lakemont, Georgia, and a former member of the Nine O’clock Cotillion in Rome. He loved collecting stamps from around the world, computers and above all, boating and relaxing at Lake Rabun in Rabun County, Georgia.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Rebecca Freeman Cormany, Rome; daughter, Kay Cormany Duffey, Ellijay, Georgia; grandchildren, Cliff Duffey of Alexandria, Virginia, Ken Duffey and his wife Kate of Athens, Ga., Spencer Duffey of Portland, Oregon; great-grandchildren, Mary Susan Duffey, Kate Duffey, and Maisie Duffey.

Services for Mr. Cormany will be held Saturday morning, March 3, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at Second Avenue Baptist Church, Rome, with the Rev. Monty Stallins officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall of the church. Those serving as pallbearers are Cliff Duffey, Ken Duffey, Spencer Duffey, and Dwight Cassity. A private interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. The American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post No. 5 Honor Guard will render military rites. The family asks that members of the Exchange Club, the Men’s Sunday School Class of Second Avenue Baptist Church, and the members of The Prince Club serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made to Second Avenue Baptist Church, 823 East Second Avenue, Rome, Georgia 30161, or Heyman Hospice Care, 420 East Second Avenue, Rome, Georgia 30161.

Please visit our website at www. daniels-funeralhome.com to share fond memories and post tributes.

Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. SOUTH CHAPEL

Rev. Coleman Monroe Wood

Rev. Coleman Monroe Wood, age 81, of Silver Creek, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at his residence.

Rev. Wood was born in Lindale, Georgia on September 28, 1936, son of the late Rev. Irah Monroe Wood and the late Mary Etta Akins Wood. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Hope Renee Wood, by a sister, Gwen Wood Graham, and by a brother, Billy Monroe Wood. Rev. Wood was a 1956 graduate of Pepperell High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for many years in retail at Colonial Stores in Lindale, Super D Stores in Rome, Cartersville and Piedmont, Ala., Family Dollar Stores in Carrollton, Kroger in Rome and Marietta, and lastly was Assistant Manager of Walmart in Rome, Carrollton and Cartersville.

Rev. Wood was ordained into the Gospel ministry on March 15, 1964 and served in the ministry from 1956 until his death. He served as Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church, Cartersville, New Cannon Baptist Church, Cartersville, Community Chapel Baptist Church, Rome, Northwood Baptist Church, Rome, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Rome, and as Assistant Pastor of New Harmony Baptist Church, Rome. He had served for several years as a Minister of Music and previously sang with the Roman Gospelettes. He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church, Rome, where he was the assistant teacher of the Adult Sunday School Class and sang with the Prazin Hymn Trio with his wife, Jane, and son, Joseph Roberson. If Rev. Wood could preach one more sermon, it would be titled “Prepare to Meet Your God.”

Survivors include his wife, Jane Edwards Wood, to whom he was married on June 23, 1996; four children, Mark Wood and his wife, Trish R. Wood, Lindale; Lisa Harwell and her husband, Tracey, Lindale; Jason Chafin and his wife, Penny, Silver Creek; and Joseph Roberson and his wife, Marsha, Silver Creek; six grandchildren, Chris Harwell and his wife, Montana, Chad Redden, Austin & Jenna Chafin, and Zach & Laura Roberson; four great-grandchildren, Brayden, Chandler & Hunter Redden, and Ireland Hope Harwell; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Rev. Jackson Davis and the Rev. Harold Ingram officiating. Interment will follow in Wax Cemetery with the Rev. Kyle Graham officiating and the American Legion Post #5 Honor Guard presenting military honors.

The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Saturday from 5 until 7 p.m.

Pallbearers are asked to assemble at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and include David Garrett, Larry Padgett, Farren Bailey, Paul Vinson, Jesse Jenkins, and Russell McMichael.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Heyman Hospicecare at Floyd and to the doctors and nurses at Floyd Medical Center.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the arrangements. Rev. Coleman Monroe Wood NORTH CHAPEL

Mr. Kennie Eugene “Gene” Young Jr., age 60, of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, in a local hospital.

Mr. Young was born on June 9, 1957, in Rome, Ga., son of the late Kennie Eugene Young and the late Grace Roberson Young Henson. Gene grew up in East Rome and was a youth at the boys home, where he was known as “Dino.” At the age of 16, he changed his life around and got saved. Gene graduated from East Rome High School in 1974. In his later youth, he was into softball and body building, earning the nickname “Hulk.” Gene was an avid Auburn War Eagles fan, a lover of music, music history and trivia (especially Elvis), was a fantastic dancer and wonderful storyteller. He met his wife on a blind date and won her over with his jovial personality and wit. They dated for three years and they married on March 12, 1983.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Ginger Inez Young, Rome; nine brothers & sisters, Pam Hinson (Charlie), Blairsville, Ga.; Jimmy Young (Madeleine), Pendergrass, Ga.; Kay Jenkins (David), Dahlonega, Ga.; Cricket Dills (Buck), Blairsville; Mae Amato (Ric), Blairsville; Dwayne Henson, Blairsville; Mary Jordan (Brandon), Jacksonville, Fla.; and Thomas Henson, Blairsville; four brothersin-law & sisters-in-law, Gerald Smith (Jolie), Cedartown; Kyle Smith (Melissa), White; Lacy Smith (Kim), Jacksonville, Ala.; and Megan Smith, Alexandria; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother-inlaw, Jay Smith.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, with Pastor David Nance officiating. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 2, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel.

Pallbearers are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday by 1:30 p.m. and include Rene Brumbelow, Willie Burdette, Steve Hughes, Wayne Hughes, Dana Collum, Alex Ward, Justin Smith, and Brennon Smith. Honorary pallbearer will be Steve Bailey.

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

will present “Making Memories to Make a Difference,” an evening of food, 1970s music, dancing and entertainment, from 6-9 p.m. at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive. For more information and tickets call the Salvation Army at 706291-4745.

on March 10 at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Garden Lakes Baptist Church, 2200 Redmond Circle. The competition is open to any student who had not reached their 18th birthday prior to last Oct. 1. There is no minimum age. The topic for the contest is “Where are My Roots of Optimism?” Participants will be judged on both content and delivery. SATURDAY

The an education and service program for boys and girls age 8 through high school, will have a drill and parent orientation from 1-3 p.m. at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, 304 Airport Road. New recruit drills will start March 17 at the airport. Visit www.youngmarines. com for more information.

will be giving away clothing to homeless and low-income residents of Floyd County on in the parking lot of Rome First United Methodist Church, 202 E. First Ave., from noon-4 p.m.

are currently offering three new silent auction showcases devoted to the arts. For a complete list of items, visit www.rome. shrls.org/friends-of-the-library. The auction will close

at 4 p.m.

on Fullday registration is $55 and includes two writing workshops, a publishing panel, a lunch presentation and a featured reading. Half-day registration in $35 and includes one less writing workshop. The featured speaker is Jimmy Cajoleas, author of “Goldline.” To learn more about the event visit facebook.com/HighlandsWriters.

“More of the Best of Frank Sinatra” on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Forum River Center, 301 Tribune St. Tickets are $20 for cabaret-table seating and $10 for general admission. Tickets are available at the door or at Kroger, at the Forum box office, online at

forumrivercenter.com (events tab; online fee added), or by calling 1-877-725-8849.

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