All Obituaries

On Friday, January 28, 2023, Earl Gene Lindsey, loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 85. Earl (or Two Ton as his childhood friends called him) was born in Cherokee County, Alabama on August 17, 1937, a son of the late J.D. Lindsey and the late Annie Ruth Chapman Lindsey. He attended Cave Spring High School and earned a degree from Georgia Tech. He lived for many years in Montgomery, AL, working for the Department of Rehabilitation Services and eventually rising to...

Mrs. Sandra Gail Tant, better know as “DeeDaw” to most, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 7, 2023, with her family by her side. She was 82 years old. Her greatest love in life was her husband of 65 years, William “Squeaky” Tant, and her children, Dwight & Diane Tant, Letha Tant, and Lanette Tant. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the highlight of her day and her love for them was immeasurable. She was a real-life superwoman, who...

Mr. Phillip Lynn Johnson, 57, of Cedartown, died Friday afternoon, January 6, 2023 in a Rome hospital following an extended illness surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Johnson was born in Jasper, Alabama October 9, 1965, a son of Patricia Beverly Hilgenberg Johnson (Cook) and the late Zebedee Merle Johnson. Mr. Johnson had made his home in Rome for a number of years, and was associated with the Courtesy Ford Company and prior owners for 32 years. He was a Senior Master Technician,...

Mrs. Doris Crowe, 82, of Cave Spring, died Thursday evening, December 29, 2022 in a Rome care facility following an extended illness. The former Doris Mae Isbell, Mrs. Crowe was born March 29, 1940 in Nettleton, Mississippi daughter of the late Carl Moorehead Isbell, Sr. and the late Florence Dora Massengill Isbell. Mrs. Crowe was of the Baptist faith, and had attended the Live Oak Baptist Church. Prior to her retirement, she was associated with the Department of Family and Children’s...

Mr. James Randolph (Randy) Earwood, Jr., 64, of Rome, died unexpectedly Friday morning, November 11, 2022 in a Rome hospital following a short illness. Mr. Earwood was born in Rome February 4, 1958, a son of Mrs. Lillie Romines Earwood and the late James Randolph Earwood, Sr. He was a graduate of the Coosa High School, and had attended Coosa Valley Tech and Georgia Northwestern Technical School. Prior to declining health, Mr. Earwood was employed by the Trinity Rail Car Company in...

Mrs. Rhonda Lee Dunn, age 57, of Thomaston, died Sunday, October 23, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Dunn was born on December 12, 1964, in Floyd County, Georgia to the late Gordon Lee Miller and the late Janice Mills Miller. She worked as a cake decorator at Walmart and at Upson Lee High School in the lunchroom. She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church in Cave Springs, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Greg Dunn. Survivors include her son,...

Mrs. Lucy Mull Rakestraw of Rome passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 in a nursing facility in Rome. Lucy was born in Rome November 21, 1957, the fourth child of the late Gilbert John Mull and the late Doris Barnett Mull. She grew up in Lindale and was a graduate of the Pepperell High School in 1975 where she was on the year book staff and the Miss Pepperell Court. Lucy was married to Kin Rakestraw of Dallas, Georgia for over thirty years. They enjoyed being with family and friends,...

Mr. Alan Philip Reeves died Monday evening, October 3, 2022, after spending his last days at home, overlooking his beloved Big Cedar Creek.  He had been married to his Berry College sweetheart for 45 years at the time of his passing. He was born March 15, 1956 to Frank and Frances Reeves of Fayette County.  He is survived by his wife Barbara, his son Philip Reeves (Carley), and his daughter Erin Reeves McGinnis (Gavin).  He loved his grandchildren dearly: Coby Reeves, Maddox...

Mr. Christopher Franklin Brown, 58, of Cave Spring, died unexpectedly Monday morning, October 3, 2022 in an Atlanta hospital. Mr. Brown was born December 25, 1963 in Decatur, Georgia, a son of Barbara Manguard Brown Freeman and the late Franklin Brown. Mr. Brown had made his home in Cave Spring for a number of years, and was retired from Drug Transport Incorporated after 36 years of service. Mr. Brown was a devout member of the Silver Creek Church of God, and he enjoyed his family and...

Ms. Marcia Porter Miller, 68, of Cave Spring and Centre, died Monday evening, September 26, 2022, in Cave Spring following an illness of several months. Ms. Miller was born in Carrollton, Georgia on July 15, 1954, daughter of the late Fred Madson Porter and the late Elsie Lee Burgess Porter Bramlett. A 1972 graduate of Cave Spring High School, Ms. Miller was a Yellow Jacket through and through and she loved her school, those she went to school with, Cave Spring, those that live here, and...