MR. JAMES ROWAN (RYAN) HICKS, age 89, of Little Sand Road, Armuchee, Georgia passed away Thursday morning, February 1, 2018, in a Rome hospital.
Richard Andy Crabtree, age 74, of Rome passed away Sunday January 28, 2018 in a local hospital.
Richard was born October 15, 1943, in Stephenson, Alabama, a son of the late George Crabtree, and Mae Smith Crabtree. He was preceded in death by sister, Louise Cooper.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Jane Jarrett Crabtree, children, Todd Crabtree, Patrick Crabtree, Jeremy (Kathy) Crabtree, Casey (Melanie Hope) Crabtree, Meagan (Enoch) Cheatwood, brothers, Clarence Crabtree, Alford Crabtree, David Crabtree. 7grandchildren several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday February 1, 2018 at Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ronny Hilton, and Dr. Jack Jarrett, officiating. Interment will follow in Pisgah Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the hour of service on Thursday at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga. 30165.
Mason Funeral Home makes this local announcement on behalf of the family.
Mrs. Patsy Jean McCollum Thomas, age 80, of Summerville, GA, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018, at her residence.
Mrs. Thomas was born April 16, 1937, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late William Henry and Rosa Whitley McCollum. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Mount Vernon Mills. Patsy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She reflected such characteristics as generosity, sacrifice, long-suffering, and hospitality. Her humble spirit was shown in her concern and devotion to those who needed a friendly ear. Her joy in life was being surrounded by her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Ralph A. Thomas, Sr.; and brother-in-law, Frank McCrickard.
Mrs. Thomas is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Alex Thomas, Todd Henry (Angie) Thomas; daughter and son-in-law, Faith (Brian) Robinson; sister, Peggy McCrickard; grandchildren, Joy (Chris) Youngman, John (Stacey) Robinson, Callie Thomas, and Cole Thomas; great-grandchild, Jackson Robinson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, February 1, 2018, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brian Robinson, Rev. Billy Dempsey, and Rev. Howard Odom officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Robinson, Cole Thomas, Chris Youngman, Colby Helms, Doug Farmer, and Trey Skelton.
Mrs. Thomas will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:30 P.M. until the hour of service on Thursday.
The winner of this week’s Birthday and Anniversary Club is Kenny Edgeman! Kenny will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to Menlo Restaurant and an arrangement from Duff’s Flowers. Kenny can pick up his winnings from Duff’s Flowers in Summerville. Congratulations Kenny Edgeman!