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Marvine Forrister

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Mrs. Marvine Heath Forrister

Mrs. Marvine Heath Forrister, age 89 of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2025.  

She was born on November 28, 1935 in Cedartown.  She was the daughter of the late Paul David and Annie Ruth Bell Heath. 

Mrs. Forrister is survived by her daughters, Marie Arp and Vickie Lanham (Greg); son, Charlie Lamar Forrister (Reba); sisters, Shirley Landers and Vivian Preston; brother, Billy Heath (Viv); grandchildren, Leighann, Hailey, Heather (Howard), Raven, Travis (Hannah), Michael (Jessica), and Gryffon; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members; and her loving family at The Cottages of Rockmart. 

Mrs. Forrister is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herrell L. Forrister; sisters, Gladys Eaves, Betty Faye Maddox, and Joyce Turner; and brothers, Ralph Heath, Bobby Heath, and Harvey Heath. 

The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Forrister will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at three o’clock in the afternoon in the chapel of the Gammage Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Redding officiating.  Interment will follow in the family lot at Pine Bower Baptist Church Cemetery. 

The family of Mrs. Forrister will receive family and friends on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from two o’clock in the afternoon until the funeral service hour at the Gammage Funeral Home. 

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Travis Forrister, Aidan Forrister, Skylar Edwards, Gryffon Lanham, Jeremi Wester, and Zach Pope.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jackson Hood and Taegan Forrister. 

Messages of condolence can be made to the family by visiting our website and signing the online guestbook at gammagefh.com. 

The Olin L. Gammage and Son Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services for Mrs. Marvine Heath Forrister.


Charles Argo Sr.


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Mr. Charles Benjamin Argo Sr.

Mr. Charles Benjamin Argo Sr., age 71, of Rockmart, GA passed away Monday afternoon, March 2, 2026.

Charles was born on September 2, 1954, to the late Thomas Jackson Argo and the late Christine Hobbs Argo. A lifelong resident of Rockmart, he was a proud graduate of Rockmart High School in 1972. He later earned his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University.

Charles dedicated 44 years of faithful service to Meggitt, where he built a respected career before retiring.

In his free time, Charles enjoyed building and flying model airplanes and was an avid eBay treasure hunter. He had a passion for shopping for and collecting cars, always making sure to have a special one ready for his family’s yearly trips to Daytona Beach. While in Daytona, he nurtured his love of NASCAR by regularly attending the Daytona 500 with those he cherished most.

Above all, Charles treasured his family. He adored his grandchildren and held an especially special place in his heart for his great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Keith Argo.

Charles is survived by his daughter, Julie Argo; his son, Charlie Argo (Kady); 6 grandchildren, Lacey Brinkley, Albrey Argo, Alexia Argo, Emma Leigh Argo, Kerlie Mae Argo, and Luke Argo; 3 great-grandchildren, Lilly Barber, Landen Brinkley, and Aspen Brinkley; and a nephew, Brad Argo.

Funeral services for Charles will be held Monday, March 9, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Rockmart Memorial Gardens

The family will receive friends Monday at the funeral home from 12:00 noon until the service hour.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Charles Benjamin Argo Sr.

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