Mr. Donnie Edward Lumpkin, age 73, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 16, 2025.
Mr. Lumpkin was born on September 7, 1952, in Rome, GA, to the late Edward Hart “Runt” Lumpkin and Margaret Louise Jackson Lumpkin. A lifelong resident of Polk County, Donnie was a proud graduate of Rockmart High School. He was an employee of Walmart in Rockmart where he enjoyed meeting and conversing with patrons.
Donnie was known for his deep love of sports and was a devoted fan of Rockmart High School football. Donnie also had a passion for horses and never met a stranger. He loved to visit with friends and share stories, always having fun with those around him.
Mr. Lumpkin is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Woods; a son, Jody Lumpkin; two grandchildren, Dawson (Ava) Sanders and Cody (Kristi) Lumpkin; three great-grandchildren, Jacey Lumpkin, Silas Lumpkin, and Dean Sanders.
In keeping with his wishes, Mr. Lumpkin will be cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Donnie Edward Lumpkin.
Mrs. Julie Anne Taylor, age 72, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Tuesday January 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Taylor was born July 1, 1953, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of the late Julian Rodriguez Ruiz and the late Clara Martinez Ruiz.
From an early age, Mrs. Taylor showed tremendous talent at sewing and made a living as a gifted seamstress throughout the course of her life. Children brought her such joy and she loved taking care of them. Mrs. Taylor will forever be remembered for her tender care and devotion to children during her time with the Boys and Girls Club in both Rome and Cedartown. Children likewise loved her right back and stayed in touch with her.
She will always be remembered as a beacon for her family, a motherly figure that her family could always turn to; she was always there for her family and friends and showed them unconditional love and support and her family and friends will never forget her tender love.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Taylor is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Taylor, and her siblings, Richard Ruiz and Julian Rodriguez Ruiz, Jr.
Mrs. Taylor is survived by her loving children, David Snell (Sandra), Daniel Snell (Kathy), Teresa Snell (Todd Womack), Tossa Taylor (Mary), Sarah Ellison (Gary), and Charmin Lanagan; siblings, Thomas Ruiz, Margaret Schenkel, and Suzie Deleon; grandchildren, Jacob, Ayrianna, Alysha, Nicholas, Destiny, Jaden, Tyler, Erica, Mitchell, Christina, S.J., Carter, Jimmy, Mikayla, Bethany, A.J., and Raelyn; and 12 loving great-grandchildren.
In keeping with her wishes, Mrs. Taylor will be cremated and a memorial service will be conducted Friday January 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home with eulogies being given by her family and friends. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour at 12:00 p.m. Immediately following the service, the family will dismiss to Cross Point Church, located at 4949 GA 101 Aragon, GA 30104, to have a meal and fellowship. All are invited to join the family for fellowship at the church following the service.
To express your condolences online to the family please visit our website at www.liteseyfh.com.
Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Julie Anne Taylor.
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