Mr. George C Bud Freeman
Rome News Tribune Nov. 11, 2004
Submitted by Emily O'Neal

Mr. Bud Freeman, age 79, of 1841 Wax Road S.E., Silver Creek, Wax Community, passed away Wednesday morning in a local hospital.  A native of Floyd County, he was born George Clifton Freeman on April 27, 1925, son of the late James Wesley Freeman, Sr. and the late Ruth Leola Shores Freeman. Prior to his retirement, he owned and operated Freeman's Stop and Snack in the Wax community for many years, after having been employed there since an early age. He was a member of Silver Creek  Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Freeman was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and in the 95th Division in France, Belgium, and Germany during World War II. He was awarded two Purple Hearts. He was a member of the American Legion Post #5 in Rome Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by his parents, by a sister, Mrs. Eunice Beck, and by two brothers, James and Ralph Freeman. Survivors include his wife, the former Shirley Ann Lloyd, to whom he was married on June 4, 1949, a daughter, Mrs. Rona Freeman Crawford and her husband, Alan, of Silver Creek; four sons, Dane Freeman, and his wife, Ellen, Drew Freeman and Stacey Freeman and his wife, Renati, all of Silver Creek, and Scott Freeman of Palm Springs, Calif; 11 grandchildren, Andrew Freeman and his wife, Bethany of Beale AFB, Calif., Taylor Freeman of Sand Rock, Ala, Joshua Freeman of Carrollton, G, Asley Peschel, Austin Freeman, Faith Freeman and Silas Freeman, all of Silver Creek, Lindsey Freeman, Kansas Freeman and Kayla Freeman all of Adairsville, a great grandchild, Canaan Freeman of Beal AFB; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Robertson of Aragon and Mrs. Inez Gozzett of Rome; a brother Billy Freeman of Coosa; nieces and nephews also survive.   Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Wax Cemetery with Elder Lewis Norton and Rev. Elgin Williams officiating. The American Legion Post #5 Honor Guard will extend military honors. The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home this evening from 5 until 7 p.m. At other hours they may be contacted at the residence. Honorary pallbearers are requested to assemble at the graveside in Wax Cemetery Friday at l:45 p.m. and include Ronnie Buford, Gerald Carroll, George Smith, grandsons, Andy Freeman, Josh Freeman and Austin Freeman. Henderson & Sons Funeral Home has charge of the funeral arrangements.
 

George Monroe Freeman

December 26, 1987 - Rome News Tribune
Submitted by Emily O'Neal

Adairsville-Funeral services for George Monroe Freeman, 96, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Snow Springs Baptist Church. The Rev. Dewey Atchley and the Rev.James Ward officiated. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Mr. Freeman, a resident of a health-care center here, died Wednesday at a Rome hospital after a long illness. He was born Sept. 30, 1891 in Bartow County, son of the late Stephen Monroe and Mattie Lou Hazelwood Freeman. He was a member of Stoner Baptist Church where he was the oldest deacon. Mr. Freeman was a local contractor, and also operated Freeman's Feed and Grist Mill in Adairsville prior to retirement.
Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by his wife, Octavia Viola Hight Freeman, in June 1945.  Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Louise Abernathy, Adairsville; Mrs. Helen Harkins, Milford, Ohio, and Mrs. Hazel Janet Mixon, Rome; two brothers, Newt Freeman, Adairsville and Dykes Freeman, Calhoun; 19 grandchildren 41 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
 

Henry Douglas Freeman
Rome News Tribune April 7, 2005
Submitted by Emily O'Neal

Henry Douglas Freeman, age 85, of 12 Wentworth Place, Garden Lakes Community, Rome, died Tuesday night, April 5, 2005 at a local hospital. A native of Bartow County, Mr. Freeman was born on Oct. 16, 1919, the son of the late Franklin Jeffery and Hazel Beatrice Branton Freeman. He was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local. Mr. Freeman was a World War II veteran, having served in the European Theater in the Battle of the Bulge and the Ardennes Rhineland with the U. S. Army. For 16 years Mr. Freeman was associated with the Yellow Freight Lines and prior to his retirement was associated with RCA Trucking Company having retired as a driver. Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Wayne Freeman in 1993 and was married on Dec. 24, 1950 to the former Marion Louise Thrash who survives. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Marion Freeman; a sister, Bettye Ann Barrett of Rome; a brother, Hugh Freeman of Rome. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service for Mr. Freeman will be held Friday afternoon, April 8, 2005 at 3 p.m. from the Parkview Chapel of Fred Talley's Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in the Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. Mr. Freeman will remain at Fred Talley's Parkview Chapel where the family will receive friends this evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. At other hours the family will be at the residence. Nephews will service as active pallbearers. Fred Talley's Parkview Chapel Funeral Home has charge of the funeral arrangements for Henry Douglas Freeman.

James Wesley Freeman

Rome News Tribune Feb.27, 1963
James Wesley Freeman Dies; Rites Thursday

Submitted by Emily O'Neal

James Wesley Freeman, 70, a retired farmer and former textile employee, died Tuesday at 9:55 p.m. in a Rome hospital. He had been in declining health for three years, his condition having been critical for three weeks. He resided on Aragon Rte. 1 in the Wax community. Mr. Freeman was born in Floyd County June 11, 1892, son of the late Jeff Davis and Mary Drummond Freeman. He has spent his entire life in Floyd County and prior to his retirement he has been employed by the Pepperell Mfg. Co. He had also engaged in farming prior to his illness. He was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church. He was married Jan. 21, 1917 to the former Miss Ola Shores, who survives. Surviving, beside his wife, are three daughters, Mr. J. C. Beck, Mrs. Inez Buford and Mrs.. P.M. Roberson, all of the Wax community; three sons, J.W. Freeman, Jr. of Cortland, Ohio, Clifton (Bud) Freeman of Wax and Billy Freeman of Rome; two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Thrash of Rome, Rte. 4 and Mrs. Kathleen Gross of Rome; six brothers, Eddie Freeman of Waco, Texas, Clarence, Franklin, Doyal, Willie and Tholly Freeman, all of Rome; 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Silver Creek Primitive Baptist Church. The Revs. Dewey Pinson, Hosea Mull and W. A. Farr will officiate. Interment will be in the Wax Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from 3 until 4 p.m. Thursday. The following will serve as pallbearers: Ralph Morris, Henry Shores, William Thrash, Clinton Freeman, A. D. Freeman and Elmer Freeman. The Board of Deacons and the Brotherhood of the Flint Hill Baptist Church will serve as an honorary escort. The family will receive friends at the Stevens-Davenport funeral home from 7 until 9 p.m. today. At other hours, they will be at the residence. (Note: died Feb. 26)

J D Freeman

Rome News Tribune Nov. 2, 1936
J. D. Freeman 73, Of Spring Creek Passes Monday

Submitted by Emily O'Neal

J. D. Freeman, 73, prominent farmer of the Spring Creek community, died Monday morning at 4 o'clock at his residence, his death coming as a great shock to his many friends and relatives.  He was a devoted worker in the Methodist church. Born Janury 24, 1863 in Bartow County, he moved to Floyd County thirty years ago and had been living here ever since. He married Miss Mary Elizabeth Drummond, of Bartow County, January 11, 1883. She survives him. Mr. Freeman is survived also by seven sons, Ed of Moultrie; C.G. of Rome; J. W. of Wax; J.F., W. C. and T.W. of Spring Creek and D. B. Freeman of Kingston; three daughters, Mrs. J.W. Thrash, of Spring Creek; Mrs. Eunice Fricks, Mrs. Bonnie Gross, of Rome; a brother, R. L. Freeman of Bartow county; four sisters, Miss Fannie Freeman of Bartow County; Mrs. S.C. Dunn, of Taylorsville; Mrs. T. W. Bright of Rome; Mrs. J. T. Dunn of Bartow County; fifty-two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 o'clock at the Wax Primitive Baptist Church. The Rev. J. E. Smith, pastor of the Pleasant Hope Baptist church will officiate with interment in the family lot in Wax. Six grandsons will act as pall bearers, including Alfred and Irving Fricks, Clinton Freeman, J. W. Williams and Herman Thrash. (Note: died Nov. 2)
 

Jesse Paul Freeman

Rome News Tribune Monday, Nov. 3, 1930
Floyd Officer Killed Sunday By Ex-convict (extracted from news article)

Submitted by Fran Weatherby

Paul Freeman, 47, was killed Sunday afternoon. He was a deputy sheriff and night watchman at a chemical company when he died. Prior to becoming watchman, he was a policeman in Rockmart and a guard at the county chaingang camp. He resided at 636 Pennington Avenue.  He is survived by his wife and five children, F.M., D.W. W. B., Felton and Mabel.  (Note: Jesse Paul Freeman was born Oct. 31, 1882, son of James Dickerson and Doshia Perry Freeman, wife:Jessie Belle Williams Freeman, children: James Finnemore, Dewitt W., Willie B., Felton Opal; and Mable Inez Freeman)

Mrs Jessie Mathis Freeman

Rome News Tribune August 9, 1987
Submitted by Emily O'Neal

Mrs. Jessie Mathis Freeman, 78, of 301 Strand St., died Saturday morning at a Rome hospital.  A native of Floyd County, Mrs. Freeman was born Dec. 3, 1908, the daughter of Morgan Mathis and Eula Davis Mathis. She was employed by Anchor Rome Mills for several years before beginning employment with Advance Glove Company, where she worked for many years also. She was a member of McFall Baptist Church and the Lorine Jackson Sunday School Class. Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by her husband, Thollie W. Freeman, July 22, 1986, to whom she was married Dec. 8, 1924.  Survivors include a son, David Freeman, Rome; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Childers and Mrs. Carrie Ball, both of Rome; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Boss, Kingston, Mrs. Sue Miller, Summerville and Mrs. Sarah Ramsey, Chattanooga, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dewey Atchley officiating.  (Note: died Aug. 8)

Mrs. Mary Freeman

Rome News Tribune October 3, 1956
Mrs. Mary Freeman Dies At Age of 90; Funeral Tomorrow

Submitted by Emily O'Neal

Mrs. Mary Freeman, 90, a member of a pioneer Floyd County family, of 2 Blanche Ave., died Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. in a Rome convalescent home following an illness of several months.  Mrs. Freeman was born Feb. 8, 1866, daughter of the late Samantha King and Samuel Drummond and spent the greater part of her life in Floyd County. She had resided with her daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Gross for 16 years.  Mrs. Freeman, the former Miss Mary Drummond, was married to Jeff Freeman, who preceded her in death several years ago. She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Gross and Mrs. J.W. Thrash, Sr., both of Rome; seven sons, E.D. Freeman, Waco, Tex., C.G., J.W., J.F., W.C., D.B. and T.W. Freeman, all of Rome; 56 grandchildren, 98 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Wax Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Willard Willis, pator of the Spring Creek Baptist Church officiating, with interment in Wax Cemetery.  Six grandsons will serve as pallbearers. They are Clifton Freeman, Davis Freeman, William Thrash, Winston Freeman, Irvin Fricks and Charles Gross.  The body will lie in state at Daniel Funeral Home until 1:30 p.m. Thursday when it will be removed to the church to lie in state until time for the services.  (Note: died Oct. 2)

Mary Anna Elizabeth Freeman

Rome-News Tribune, Oct. 26, 1916
Submitted by Sylvia Simms

Mrs. J. K. Freeman succumbs to long illness.  After several weeks of severe suffering the Death Angel claimed the life of Mrs. J.K. Freeman, an aged and beloved resident of 2nd Avenue.  She was a victim of cancer. Mrs. Freeman was beloved and highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was president of the Lindale Aid Society some time before her illness. She is survived by her husband, two sons Arthur and Joe Freeman.  The funeral and interment will occur today at 12 o'clock at Pleasant Hope Church and cemetery. 
Some background:

Mary Anna Elizabeth Abrams (1860-1916) was the granddaughter of James and Anna Patty through their second child Mary J. Patty. Both of her parents are buried at Pleasant Hope Church cemetery, Silver Creek, Floyd Co., GA. Her father was James R. Abrams, son of William Abrams 1795 NC-30 Dec. 1862 prob. Cherokee Co. AL, and Sarah Ann McLemore 1809 NC-07 Feb 1858. I do not know where William and Sarah Ann are buried, but would like to have that information if anyone knows.

Ola E Freeman

Rome News Tribune Monday, Oct. 18, 1972
Submitted by Emily O'Neal

Mrs. Ola E. Freeman, 93, 90 Missina Way, Atlanta, died Sunday evening in an Atlanta hospital.  A native of Floyd County, she was born Jan. 2, 1889, the daughter of the late William and Ella Thrash Evans. Mrs. Freeman had resided in Rome and Floyd County a greater part of her life and was a member of the Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence in 1970.  Survivors include nine daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Wright, Rome, Mrs. Marie Maxey, Armuchee, Mrs. Gladys Lackey, Rome, Mrs. Bernice Hightower, Cedartown, Mrs. Sarah Tucker, Atlanta, Mrs. Chalotte Kornagy, Atlanta, Mrs. Susan Cormany, Atlanta and Mrs. Bobbie Parker, Decatur, 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.  Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens with the Rev. J.A Nolan officiating.  (Note: died Oct. 17)

Thollie Wilson Freeman

Rome News Tribune July 23, 1986
Submitted by Emily O'Neal

Thollie Wilson Freeman, 79, of 301 Strand St. died Tuesday at a Rome hospital. Mr. Freeman, a native of Bartow County, was born Feb. 7, 1907, son of Jeff Freeman and Mary Freeman. Prior to retirement he was co-owner of the Freeman & Lemming Sheet Metal in Rome. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, the former Jessie Mathis, to whom he was married Dec. 8, 1925; a son Dave Freeman, Rome, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Childers and Mrs. Carrie Ball, both of Rome, a sister, Mrs. Kathleen Gross, Rome; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dewey Atchley officiating. Pallbearers are David Childers, Larry Freeman, John Freeman, Martin Ball; Kenneth Ball and Winston Freeman. (Note: died July 22)
 

Wesley Freeman

Rome Tribune-Herald, Thursday April 14, 1910

Submitted by Fran Weatherby

Wesley Freeman Dead--"Uncle" Wesley Freeman, probably the oldest colored hackman in Rome, died yesterday. The funeral will take place at the home at 3 o'clock today. Freeman was one of the best known negroes in Rome, and his death removes another of the kind that white people respect and like to render assistance.
 

Willie C Freeman

Rome News Tribune Friday Nov. 24, 1972
Submitted by Emily O'Neal

Willie C. Freeman, 71, of 401 E. 19th St. died Thursday in a Rome hospital following a short illness. He was born in Bartow County Dec. 3, 1900, the son of the late Jeff D. and Mary Drummond Freman. He had resided in Rome and Floyd County the greater part of his life and for 21 years prior to retirement was asssociated with Fox Manufacturing Company. He was a member and former steward in the Methodist church. His wife, the former Mary Thelma Fricks, died Oct. 3, 1960. He was also preceded in death by a sister and five brothers. Survivors include four sons, Winston, Houston, Dennis, and Neal Freeman, all of Rome; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Jarrell and Mrs. A.T. Bagley, both of Rome; two brothers, Franklin and Thollie Freeman, both of Rome; two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Thrash and Kathleen Gross, both of Rome; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniel's Funeral Home with the Rev. Rogert Padgett officiating. Interment will be in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will include Herman Thrash, Alfred Fricks, Bud Elmer Freeman, Clinton Feeeman, Elmer Freeman, John Gross, Davis Freeman and Wayne Agan. The body will lie in state at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there today from 7 until 9 p.m. At other hours they will be at the residence of a daughter, Mrs. A.T. Bagley, Wellington Way.
 

Mrs Mattie Fricks

Rome News-Tribune Nov. 23 1955
Mrs. Fricks Passes; Funeral Thursday

Submitted by Emily O'Neal

Mrs. Mattie Fricks, age 63, of 8 West First Street, passed away at her residence at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. She had been in ill health for several years and her condition became serious three weeks ago.  Born in Bartow County on December 4, 1891, Mrs. Fricks was the daughter of the late Samuel and Seney Callaway Satcher, and was married to Arthur Fricks, who preceded her in death in May of 1936. Mrs. Fricks resided in the Spring Creek Community until three months ago, when she moved to Lindale. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.  Surviving are one son, Robert Fricks, of Lindale; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Violet Guest, of Toccoa, and Mrs. Liah (Leah) Rebecca Forsyth, of Kingston, sisters, Mrs. Pearlie Fricks, of Rome, Mrs. Cary Branton, of Kingston, Mrs. Ethel Freeman, of Rome, Mrs. Allie Ledbetter, of Thomaston, and Mrs. Lollie Bozeman of Rome Route 5; and six grandchilden. She was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Satcher, in December of 1953.  Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Macedonia Baptist Church, with the Rev. Howard Holcomb and the Rev. W. P. Cronan officiating.  Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers, and include Sammy Fricks, Joe Branton, Lewis Branton, Earl Bozeman, Arthur Sather, Jr. and Elmer Freeman. The remains will rest at the residence, 8 West First Street, until time for the services, and pallbearers are asked to meet there at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.  (Note: The pallbearer, Arthur Sather, Jr. is probably supposed to be Arthur Satcher, Jr.)

Cecil H. Frost
The Rome News Tribune, Rome, GA., February 27, 1973
Submitted by Wendell & Edna Stephens

Cecil H. Frost 51, of Centre, Ala., Rte 2 died Sunday night in a Centre hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Cherokee County, Ala. Son of the late R. J. and Jimmie Price Frost. He was a farmer, member of Alexis United Methodist Church and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Margaret Burk Frost; one daughter, Mrs. Johnny Williams, Centre; four sisters, Mrs. Grace Sievers, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. C.M. Thornton, Anniston, Ala., Mrs. B.G. Beaird, Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Billy May, Centre. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. (CST) Tuesday in the Alexis United Methodist Church. The Rev. Larry Harbin and Fred Johnston will officiate. Interment will be in Cherokee Memory Gardens. The body will remain at the Perry Funeral Home until one hour before services.

Mrs. Evie Fulbright
The Rome News Tribune, Rome, GA., Sunday, June 3, 1962, page 2
Submitted by Wendell & Edna Stephens

Mrs. Evie Fulbright, 73, of Fairview Ave., died Saturday after an extended illness. She was born May 10, 1889, in Polk County and was a member of the Union Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Sara Thomas, of Cedartown; Mrs. Florence Clinton, of Cedartown; Mrs. Letha Mae Mitchell, of Cedartown: Mrs. Jennie Lee Allen, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Will Strickland, of Cedartown; one brother, Charlie Parish, of Cedartown, eight grandchildren. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by the Olin Gammage Funeral Home.

Rufus Melvin Fuller
Rome News Tribune November 30, 1941
Fuller Funeral Set For Today

Submitted by Emily O'Neal

Funeral services for Rufus Melvin Fuller, 45, who died at his home in Texas Valley Saturday morning after a lengthy illness, will be held from the Sand Springs Baptist Church this afternoon at 3 o'clock with the Rev. W.F. Conn and the Rev. Gordon Ezell officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.  Mr. Fuller was born in Floyd County on Jan. 2, 1896 and has lived in Floyd County all his lilfe. He was a veteran of the first World War and a member of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Christ Church.  Surviving him are his widow; a step-daughter, Annie Ruth Hammons; two brothers, Grover and Guy; four sisters, Mrs. Herbert Vanderfort, Spring Garden, Ala.; Mrs. Jessie Wiggins, Mrs. Ivey Jones and Miss Louise Fuller, all of Moultrie, GA.
 

C Beecher Funderburk

The Rome News Tribune, Rome, GA., February 27, 1973
Submitted by Wendell and Edna Stephens

Funeral services for C. Beecher Funderburk, who died Saturday, were held at 11:30 a.m. today in H.M. Patterson and Son Spring Hill Chapel in Atlanta with the Rev. E.B. Shivers, Jr. officiating. Interment was in Arlington Cemetery.

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