Mr. Clarence Franklin “Cedy” Rollins, Jr., age 79 of Rome, Georgia passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 in a Rome hospital.
Mr. Rollins was born in Cave Spring, Georgia on December 1, 1946, son of the late Clarence Franklin Rollins, Sr. and Annie Ruth Myers Rollins. He was a member of the Holy Ground Church and prior to retirement, was employed with Integrated Products as a Truck Driver and had previously worked in the pulpwood and logging industry. Mr. Rollins enjoyed fishing, working in his yard, especially riding his zero turn mower, piddling and listening to Gospel Music.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Rollins was preceded in death by sisters, Louise Wade, Myrtle Ashley and Sara Bearden; brothers, Grady Rollins and Floyd Rollins; mother-n-law, Julia Lord and a daughter-in-law, Becky Rollins.
Mr. Rollins is survived by his wife, Sara Rollins; sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Jean Rollins, Hank and Darlene Rollins, Dell and Terri Rollins and Jeffery and Wanda Rollins; sister, Gail Wade; special neighbors and friends, Doug and Joynce Aaron; 16 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. Rollins will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Kim Wolfe officiating. Interment will be at 4:00 P.M. in the Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will include Barry Rollins, Jeffery Rollins, Dell Rollins, Hank Rollins, Frank Bearden and Franklin Selman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Marvin Henderson and Doug Aaron.
Mr. Rollins’ family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Clarence Franklin “Cedy” Rollins, Jr.
Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.
The Chapel Hill Full Gospel Church on Butler Dairy Road has cancelled their singing that was scheduled for this Saturday January 24th.
Mr. Lloyd Alan Chatman, age 68, of Gaylesville, AL, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Advent Health Redmond.
Mr. Chatman was born October 14, 1957, in Summerville, GA, son of Jackie Hartline Chatman and the late Lawrence Chatman. He was of the Baptist Faith and was employed in the trucking industry. Mr. Chatman was a loving husband and a member of the Free and Accepted Masons.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Chatman; son, Alan Chatman; daughter, Christy Chatman; mother, Jackie Chatman; as well as several brothers, sisters, and grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Mt Bethel Baptist Church in the Broomtown community on Saturday January 17th at 11 a.m. Friends are welcomed to attend.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Lloyd Alan Chatman.
Ms. Florene Susan Ivey age 73 of Cave Springs, GA passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her residence.
Ms. Ivey was born August 2, 1952 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Walter and Mary Schruff Ivey. She enjoyed country music and watching westerns on television.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings Angela Sauls, Judy Chambers, and Kenneth Ivey.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara (Lavon) Owens; siblings, Walter (Sandra) Ivey, Jr. Linda Callaway, and Sharon Headrick; and grandchildren, Jesse Owens and Robin Owens.
In accordance with Ms. Ivey’s wishes there are no formal services scheduled at this time.
To share your condolences with the family online, please visit www.MasonFuneralHome.com
Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home – Summerville, GA.
Coach “Buddy” Roy Knapp Jr. age 81 of Centre, passed away Saturday, January 03, 2026 at his home.
Buddy Knapp leaves behind a legacy of leadership, dedication, and service that spanned more than five decades in education and athletics.
Beginning his coaching career in Notasulga High School in 1969, Buddy Knapp devoted his life to mentoring young athletes through both football and basketball, believing that sports provided a foundation for discipline, integrity, and lifelong values. His coaching journey continued at Carrollton High School from 1976 to 1987, Mount Zion High School from 1987 to 1996, Coosa High School from 1996 to 2001, and concluded with a return to Mount Zion High School from 2001 to 2003.
To his players, Buddy was more than a coach—he was a mentor, teacher, and steady influence during some of the most formative years of their lives. Whether on the football field or the basketball court, he emphasized effort, accountability, and respect. One of his most enduring lessons was his belief that athletes should always carry themselves with “class, character, and clout,” a phrase that became a cornerstone of his coaching philosophy and a standard his teams were proud to uphold.
Among his fellow coaches and coworkers, Buddy was known for his integrity, loyalty, and tireless work ethic. He led by example and earned the respect of colleagues through fairness, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to his athletes. He never asked more of others than he was willing to give himself.
He often reminded his teams to “do things the right way, even when no one is watching,” a principle that guided both his coaching and his life. His influence reached far beyond seasons and scoreboards, shaping young men and women long after their playing days had ended.
Buddy Knapp leaves behind a lasting legacy in the countless athletes he coached, the colleagues he supported, and the communities he faithfully served. Built over five decades of dedication, his impact will continue to live on through the lives he touched and the values he instilled—forever defined by class, character, and clout.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, January 08, 2026 at 12:00PM in the chapel of Perry Funeral Home, the family will receive friends from 11:00AM till the hour of service at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife; Rita Ann Cothran Knapp, sons: Brian Scott (Tashia) Knapp, Brady Keith Knapp, stepson; Jonathan Allen Roberts, step-daughter; Aimee Nicole Macmahon, grandchildren; Gracie Allen (Cash), Bristol Knapp, Emerson Knapp, Theodore Knapp, special friends; The Mighty Ballers, John Hill, Larry Bing, Knowlin Wood, George Scroggins, Ricky Tollison. The family request no flowers and donations be made to Centre First Baptist Church Building Fund or The Gaylesville High School Booster Club.
Perry Funeral Home of Centre, AL is in charge of arrangements for Coach “Buddy” Roy Knapp Jr.