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Mrs. Rita Powell

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Mrs. Rita Frances Powell, age 61, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

Mrs. Powell was born on November 26, 1960 in Rome, GA to her parents, Bill and Frances Cain Hayes.

Rita lived all her life in Rockmart and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. In her free time, she enjoyed swimming, fishing, taking walks in the park and watching The Braves and The Falcons play.

Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family and her precious grandchildren.

Mrs. Powell was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Hayes Strickland.

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Mrs. Powell is survived by her loving husband, Benny Powell of Rockmart, GA, son, Ben Powell of Rockmart, GA, daughter, April Belcher (Richard) of Rockmart, GA, 2 grandchildren: Katelyn Ballard and Chevy Ballard, brother, Raymond Hayes (Valerie) of Chatsworth, GA, sister Deanna Womack (Mike) of Cedartown, GA, and a number of loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Rita Frances Powell will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Friendship Baptist Church. Interment will follow the service at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Friendship Baptist Church on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 1:00 PM until the service hour at 2:00 PM.

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In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that memorial donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Rita Frances Powell.




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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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