‘Caine Mutiny,’ ‘Winds of War’ author Herman Wouk has died

Mrs. Jennie Marie Robinson Forsyth, age 80 of Rockmart passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.

She was born May 8, 1939 in Rockmart, daughter of the late C.O. “Mutt” Robinson and the late Lula Mae Cash Robinson. She worked in the insurance and real estate family business for over 40 years and a member of Bethel Crossroads Baptist Church. Mrs. Forsyth was a great cook and enjoyed her ÀRZHUV 6KH ORYHG WKH /RUG and her Church, but her greatest love was her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph Robinson and Rev. Carl Robinson and Rev. Donald “Bo” Robinson.

Survivors include her husband, Dan Forsyth of Rockmart to whom she was married August 21, 1960; three sons and daughtersin-law, Jon and Debbie Forsyth, Gary “Red” and Missy Forsyth and Lee and Tammy Forsyth all of Rockmart; three brothers, Dell Robinson of Taylorsville and Ronnie Robinson and Rev. Dean Robinson both of &DVKWRZQ ¿YH JUDQGFKLOdren, Matt (Candice) Forsyth, Tyler Forsyth, Brittany Forsyth, Emily Forsyth and Emerson Forsyth; and four great-grandchildren, Judson Forsyth, Jhett Brantley, Tate Forsyth and Ace Forsyth.

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Pallbearers will be: Jon Forsyth, Gary “Red” Forsyth, Lee Forsyth, Matt Forsyth, Tyler Forsyth and Randy Robinson.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Visit www.freemanharrisfunerals.com to sign the online guestbook.

Freeman Harris Funeral Home in charge of the services for Mrs. Marie Forsyth.

GONZÁLEZ, Ondina Santos

Ondina Santos González, 86, of Rome, GA died March 21, 2019. Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on May 25, 2019 at Berry College Chapel, followed by a reception at The Berry College Memorial Library. Arrangements by Daniel’s Funeral Home.

NEW YORK — Herman Wouk, the versatile, Pulitzer Prize winning author of such million-selling novels as “The Caine Mutiny” and “The Winds of War” whose steady Jewish faith inspired his stories of religious values and secular success, died on Friday at 103.

Wouk was just 10 days shy of his 104th birthday and was working on a book until the end, said his literary agent Amy Rennert.

Mrs. Patricia Lillian “Pat” Holcomb, age 73, of Rome, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019, at a local nursing facility.

Mrs. Holcomb was born in Floyd County, GA on June 6, 1945, daughter of the late Roy “Gene” Mixon, Sr. and the late Lillian Allen Mixon. She was a graduate of West Rome High School and was a former employee of Western Sizzlin. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include a daughter, Tammy Peace (Rick), Kingston; a son, Ricky Shedd, Rome; a brother, Roy Mixon, Jr. (Evelyn), Rome; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A memorial graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Floyd Memory Gardens. The 5HY *HRUJH 1L[ ZLOO RI¿FLate.

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

MILLER, Glenda Faye

Glenda Faye Miller, 72, of Rome, GA died May 15, 2019. Service will be held at 02:00 PM, on May 20, 2019 at Floyd Memory Gardens. Arrangements by GOOD SHEPHERD FUNERAL HOME.

TALLEY, Walton Frederick “Fred”

Walton Frederick “Fred” Talley, age 74, of Rome passed away Thursday May 16, 2019 in a local hospital.

Fred was born July 21, 1944, in Gordon County. He was a son of the late Walton S. “Jett” Talley, and Mattie Ridley Talley. Fred was a long time Funeral Director. With his brother Marvin, he owned and operated Talley Brothers Funeral Home for many years. After Talley Brothers sold, he opened Fred Talley’s Parkview Chapel on Shorter Avenue.

Fred served as Floyd County Coroner from 1972-1996; he was president of the Georgia Coroner’s Association in the early 1980’s. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rome, Floyd Springs Masonic Lodge #167 F&AM. Fred was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was currently employed by Parnick Jennings, Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home at the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Talley, Marvin Talley.

Survivors include his wife, Diane Poole Talley, daughter, Allison Talley Holcomb, and 2 grandsons, Ridge Holcomb and Jesse Holcomb. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

In keeping with Fred’s wishes, he will be cremated followed by a private entombment to be held at a later date.

,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV FRQWULbutions to Fred’s grandsons’ school athletic programs are requested, payable to: Coosa High School 12th Man Football Cross Country Team, 4454 Alabama Hwy Rome, GA 30165 Please visit our website, www.goodshepherdfh.net to post tributes.

Parnick Jennings, Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Club/ Below is this week’s schedule of Clubs and Meetings:

MONDAY

The CWA Retirees will meet on Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Union Hall, 132 Old Lindale Road. Bring a covered dish for a cookout. For more information call 706-802-7576.

The Rome Photo Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at Oak Hill Baptist Church, 1500 Martha Berry Blvd. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome.

Senior Gospel Singers meet every Monday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Charles C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway, and every Thursday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Shannon Scout Hut, 40 Minshew Road, Shannon. For more information call Charles Patterson at 706-676-4445.

TUESDAY

The Rome Tea Party, the Floyd County Republican Party, Floyd County Republican Women and Floyd County Young Republicans will host Lunch Bunch on Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Fuddruckers, 595 Riverside Parkway. Attorneys David Guldenschuh and Joel Thornton will speak and debate on “The Rule of Law: No longer respected and applied or still a strong constitutional protector.” Contact Mike Morton for more information at 706-346-3400.

Rome Seven Hills Rotary will meet at noon on Tuesday at Coosa Country Club, 110 Branham Ave. The program will be Heather Casey from LeadStrong 414. Guests are welcome.

The Celanese Girls will meet Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Chili’s, 1310 Turner McCall Blvd. For more information call 706-506-1389.

The Armuchee Ruritan Club will host Floyd County’s legislative delegation including club member Eddie Lumsden on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at New Armuchee Baptist Church, 5385 Martha Berry Highway. The delegation will discuss the 2019 legislative session. New members are welcome. For more information call 706-234-5887 or visit armucheeruritan.org.

Auxiliary VFW Post 4911, 2632 Cedartown Highway, hosts bingo every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen opens at 6 p.m. Cost to play varies depending on the number of cards used. For more information call 770-905-0996.

The Kiwanis Club of Rome meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, noon to 1 p.m., at Bella Roma Grill, 770 Braves Blvd. Email kiwanisclubofrome@ gmail.com with any questions.

The Disabled American Veterans of Chapter 95 meets at the Rome-Floyd County Library, 205 Riverside Parkway, on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist veterans in filing benefits claims with the Veterans Administration. Bring all documents pertaining to service and medical records. For questions or to set up an appointment call Donald Phillips at 609-410-1076 or Art Cook at 706-314-6411.

WEDNESDAY

Celebrate Recovery meets on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at Trinity United Christian Church, 6 Deer Run Trail.

The Georgia Mountain Music Club has oldtime music and singing on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Charles C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway. For more information call 706-584-1724.

Hospitality House has a women’s support group for victims/survivors of family or domestic violence from 3-4 p.m. on Wednesdays on the second floor of the Serve Rome Building, Rome First United Methodist Church, 202 E. Third Ave. Childcare is provided.

TOPS 0344 Rome weight loss support group meets every Wednesday at Garden Lakes Baptist Church, 2200 Redmond Circle. Meetings start at 10 a.m. Weigh-in is from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. For more information call or text Jean at 706-331-1111.

THURSDAY

Gordon County Saddle Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Gordon County Agricultural Service Center, 1282 Highway 53 Spur, Calhoun.

Women in Recovery, a group for women who struggle with alcohol problems, meets Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at Living Proof, 408 Shorter Ave. Free babysitting. For more information contact Debbie J. at 706-766-7771.

The Floyd County Democratic Party meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority, 560 N. Division St.

The Rome Women’s BSF group meets every Thursday at 9:30 am at the Church at Northside, 75 North Floyd Park Road. BSF is a nondenominational international organization that encourages and equips people of all faiths to better serve their local churches. For more information call 706-728-8728. FRIDAY

The Exchange Club of Rome will host Miss Rome and present the PITA award at their Friday meeting. The Exchange Club meets at noon every Friday at The Palladium, 1400 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. For more information call 706-506-2499.

A Laughercize Class will meet at the Charles C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway, on the first Friday of each month at 11 a.m. Classes are free. Call 706-2340383 for more information.

Clubs and Meetings are published every Sunday. To have your group’s regular meetings (weekly or monthly) included, send by Thursday at noon to romenewstribune@ RN-T.com and include “Clubs and Meetings” in the subject line.