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Mrs Charlcie W Yarbrough

Rome News Tribune December 1, 1996

Submitted by Emily O'Neal
 

Mrs. Charlcie W. Yarbrough, 83, formerly of Fay Street, died Friday at a Cartersville health care center.  Mrs. Yarbrough was born in Rome, Dec. 7, 1912, daughter of the late William Henry Wilson and Beulah King Wilson. She was a member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and a seamstress. She was married Oct. 7, 1933 to J. D. Yarbrough who preceded her in death Nov. 20, 1973.  Survivors include: two sons, Dale Yarbrough, Cartersville and Leroy Yarbrough, New Orleans, La.; a sister Jewell Blaylock, Rome; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Daniel's Funeral Home with the Rev. W.C. Ruchti officiating. Interment will be at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.  (Note: Died November 29, 1996)

 

 

 

J D Yarbrough
Rome News Tribune November 21, 1973
Submitted by Netha Dunlap

Funeral services for J.D. Yarbrough were to be held at 4 p.m. today in the chapel of Daniel's Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe L. Vernon officiating. Interment was to be in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.  Pallbearers were: Dwyatt Dempsey, Clyde Colllier, Lamar Chapman, R.C. Quarles, Homer Masters and F. C. Dougherty.  Mr. Yarbrough was a native of Floyd County, born on June 6, 1911, son of the late Newman and Elizabeth Kennedy Yarbrough. He had resided in Floyd his entire life and was associated with the Hanks-Saunders Wholesale Grocery for over 25 years. He was a member of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church.  Survivors include his widow, the former Charlcie Wilson, to whom he was married Oct. 7, 1933; two sons, H. Leroy Yarbrough of San Antonio, Texas, and Dale W. Yarbrough of Tampa, Fla.; three grandchildren; three brothers, Edgar Yarbrough of Armuchee, Carl Yarbrough of Calhoun, and Henry Yarbrough of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Marrow of Rome, Mrs. Winston Conway of Covington and Mrs. Newton Sanders of Armuchee.

 

 

John David Yarbrough

Rome News Tribune, Monday, Oct. 27, 1924.
J.D. Yarbrough Dies at Armuchee

Submitted by Netha Dunlap
 

J.D. Yarbrough, age 78, died Sunday morning at 9:20 at the home of his son, N. N. Yarbrough at Armuchee.  He had been in feeble health for some time.  Mr. Yarbrough was a Confederate veteran and a faithful member of Midway Baptist church near Armuchee.  He is survived by his, six sons, W. C. of Rome, N. C., R. K., N.N., and Henry Yarbrough of Armuchee and J. W. Yarbrough of Rockmart and three daughters Mrs. W.O. Holder of Armuchee, Mrs. Max Gaddes of  Leesburg and Mrs. Ida Stancell of Rome.  The funeral will be held from Midway Baptist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Elder W. J. Cooper and Elder K.C. Baker of Cave Springs.  Six grandchildren will act as pallbearers and interment will be in the cemetery adjoining Midway Church.  Arrangements by Daniel's.   (John David Yarbrough, son of William T. Yarbrough, born 15 April 1846 in Gwinnett Co GA.  Burial was not at Midway Church, but at New Armuchee Cemetery.  Netha Dunlap)

 

John Henry Yarbrough
Rome News Tribune, Wednesday, January 6, 1965
J. Henry Yarbrough Dies, Funeral To Be Conducted Thursday.
Submitted by Netha Dunlap

   J. Henry Yarbrough, 78, a life-long resident of Floyd County, died Tuesday at 10 a.m. at his residence in Armuchee, following an illness of four years.   Born in Floyd County, Aug 18, 1886, he was the son of the late John D. and Margaret Caldwell Yarbrough.  He was a retired employee of the Etowah Heading Co. and a member of the New Armuchee Baptist Church.   Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Lillie Griswell, to whom he was married 55 years; one daughter, Mrs. P. A. (Louise) Young of Dallas; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Crozier of Rome, Mrs. Elsie Gaddis of Plains; Mrs. M Z (Ida) Stansell of Adairsville. ?? grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.   Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. in the New Armuchee Baptist Church with the Rev. E. S. Morris officiating.  Interment will be in Armuchee Cemetery.   The following will serve as pallbearers: C. L. Hicks, Talmadge Davis, Ernest Perry, Jim Landers, Jack Maxey, Hugh Grigsby.  The body will lie in state at the Henderson-Frazier Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today.  The body will be moved to the church Thursday at 2 p.m. to lie in state until the service.

 

 

Mrs. Mary Dean Yarbrough
Rome News Tribune January 17, 2003
Submitted by Emily O'Neal


Mrs. Mary Dean Yarbrough, age 89, 12 Chateau Drive, Rome, passed away Wednesday evening in a local hospital following a lengthy illness.  Mrs. Yarbrough was born in Floyd County on Jan. 2, 1914, daughter of the late James Dean Jenkins and the late Sadie James Jenkins. A Licensed Practical Nurse, she retired from McCall Hospital here in Rome following over 22 years of employment. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Yarbrough was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband, John C. Yarbrough in May 1970 and by five sisters.  Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary John Privett of Lindale, three sons, Jim Yarbrough of Rome, Tommy Yarbrough of Rome and Kenny Yarbrough of Rome, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.  Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. at the graveside in East View Cemetery. The Rev. Elgin Williams will officiate.  The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home today from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. At other hours, they may be contacted at each of their respective homes.  Grandsons will serve as pallbearers and are requested to assemble at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home today at noon.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heyman Hospice Care, P. O. Box 163, Rome, Ga. 30161-0163. Henderson & Sons Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.  (Date: Died Jan. 15, 2003)

 


Newman N Yarbrough

Rome News Tribune, April 18 1957
N. N. Yarbrough Dies Unexpectedly, Funeral Incomplete
Submitted by Netha Dunlap

  N. N. Yarbrough, age 79, of 111 Cherokee St., well-known Floyd Countian, died unexpectedly at 11/20 a.m. today.    Mr. Yarbrough was born April 20, 1878 in Floyd County, and had spent his entire life here.  He had resided at Armuchee until two years ago when he moved to Rome.  He was associated with Rome Manufacturing Co. for over 20 years, prior to his retirement.  He was a member of New Armuchee Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his wife, the former Lizzie Kenneday, on Nov. 30, 1953.    Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Morrow, Mrs. W. E. Conway, and Mrs. Oscar N. Sanders, all of Rome; five sons, Edgar and J. D. (John David), of Rome, Grady of Cave Springs, Henry of Jacksonville, Fla., and Carl Yarbrough of Kingston, Rt 1; two brothers, Henry of Armuchee, and Walt Yarbrough of Lindale; three sisters, Mrs. Mont (Ida) Stansell and Mrs. Anna Crosier, both of Rome, and Mrs. Mack (Elsie) Gaddis of Americus.  Twelve grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

 


R E (K) Yarbrough

Rome News Tribune, Sunday, 7 Feb. 1943.
Submitted by Netha Dunlap

Robert E (K) Yarbrough, 70, of Armuchee, died at 8 o'clock Friday night in a local hospital.  He had been in declining health for the past four months, his condition becoming serious five days ago.    Mr. Yarbrough was born in Rockmart, Ga., January 7, 1873, but had been a resident of Floyd County for the past 58 years.  He had been a member of the Midway Baptist Church for a number of years.    Surviving are three sons, Robert, Rueben, and Edward Yarbrough, all of Armuchee; three daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Touchstone of Rome, Mrs. Hattie Shaw of Summerville, Ga., and Mrs. Tennie Creamer of Atlanta; four sisters; Mrs. W O (Nancy Jane) Holder and Mrs. A(H) S (Annie) Crozier, of Rome, Mrs. M D (Elsie) Gaddis, of Americus, Ga.; and Mrs. M V (Ida) Stansell of Kingston; five brothers. W C (William Cemore), N C (Norris Clayton) and N N (Newman), all of Rome, Henry, of Armuchee, and J W (James Walton) of Lindale; 31 grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren.

 

 

Mary Hyde Young

Rome News Tribune May 25, 1952
Funeral Services For Mrs. Young Scheduled Today
Submitted by Emily O'Neal

Mrs. Mary Hyde Young , 71, died at her residence, 16 Hill Street, at 11 p.m. Friday following a three weeks illness. She was born in Cherokee County, GA Sept. 29, 1880, the daughter of the late Tanty and Annie Cagle Hyde. She had resided in Floyd County for 18 years, coming here from Bartow. Mrs. Young was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Young, Feb. 10, 1949. Surviving are two sons, Coleman and Robert Young, both of Rome, two daughters, Mrs. Forrest Lanham, of Rome, and Mrs. J. L.Lanham of Atlanta. Ten grand- children and ten great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at the Mizpah Methodist Church with the Rev. W. O. Denson, the Rev. Willard Willis and the Rev. Clyde Lee officiating. \par Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state at the residence until time for the service. (The next line did not print, but probably had a list of pallbearers as the second line had "pallbearers".) Honorary pallbearers will be J. Kerce, Raymond Brown,Joe Mitchell, Edward Moore, Claud Tate, Y. E. Graves, Clifford Hardin, the Rev. Russell Head, Earl Crowell, James Minshew, James Fricks and Clifford Crunkelton.

 

 

Ruby Franklin Young

The Rome News Tribune, Rome, GA., Sunday, December 8, 1996, page 2-A
Submitted by Netha Dunlap


Graveside services for Mrs. Ruby Franklin Young were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Young, 84, of Valley Head, Ala., formerly of Rome died Thursday. She was born in Walker County. She was a longtime resident of Rome, of the Christian faith and was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Thomas Young. Survivors include: a son, Bobby Gene Young, Rome; two daughters, Laquinta Brown, Rome and Juanita Oliver, Valley Head; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the graveside of the Sulphur Springs Cemetery Burt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Fred Talley‘s Parkview Chapel Funeral Home makes this announcement for the family.

 

Turner Youngblood

Rome News Tribune June 27, 1981
Submitted by Emily O'Neal


Turner Youngblood, 66, 612 East 19th St. died Friday night after a sudden attack Mr. Youngblood was born in Floyd County Jan. 28, 1915, son of the late Samuel Lon and Julie Clay Youngblood. Prior to his retirement, he was associated with the Rome Post Office for 31 years. He was a member of the Second Avenue Baptist Church and the Men's Sunday School Class.  Survivors include his widow, the former Mildred Johnston, to whom he was married April 7, 1939; two sons, Edward Youngblood, Tallahassee, Fla., Tommy Youngblood, Riverdale; two sisters, Mrs. Weyman Wallace, Dade City, Fla.; Mrs. William Roberson, Rome, nine grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at Talley Brothers Chapel with Dr. Haywood Day officiating. Interment will follow in the Connesena Cemetery. Pallbearers include Tom Ellis, Bobby Dan Patrick, Barry Duke, Larry Davis, Jimmy Day, Ronnie Youngblood, Steve Rush and Dennis Rush. 
(Note: Edward Turner died June 26)

 

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