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Ronald Wayne Ely

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Mr. Ronald Wayne Ely, age 76, of Rome, GA and formerly of Aragon, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

Mr. Ely was born on December 17, 1944 in Bartow County, GA to his parents: Junior Walter “J.W.” Ely and Ethel Estelle Dover Ely. Ronald lived all his life in Aragon and had attended Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Ely worked for Georgia Lightweight Aggregate company for many years.



In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: Ray, Ralph, Charlie, James, Evelyn, Martha, Ruth, Retha, Agnes, Clara, Mildred and Shirley.

Mr. Ely is survived by his loving brothers: Carl Ely of Aragon, GA, and Junior Ely of Silver Creek, GA and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Ely will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 2:00 PM from the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Live Oak Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 from 1:00 PM until the service hour at 2:00 PM.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Ronald Wayne Ely.




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Bettie “Renee” Borders


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Mrs. Bettie “Renee” Borders

Mrs. Bettie “Renee” Borders, age 69, of Rockmart, GA passed away on Saturday morning, November 15, 2025.

Born on November 20, 1955, in Miami, Florida, Renee was the daughter of the late Javon Layman and the late Elizabeth Hooker Layman.

She made Rockmart her home for most of her life, where she devoted herself to caring for her family as a loving homemaker.

Renee found joy in cross-stitching and had an appreciation for all kinds of music. Above all, she cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth Borders; her 2 daughters, Nancie Borders and Carrie (Paul) Rakestraw; her son, Kenneth Borders, II; her grandchildren, Ciera (Chase) Rayburn, Connor Brock, Cole Brock, Alec Brogdon, Bailey McDonald, Glenda (Adam) Brinkley, Julie Rakestraw, and Christopher Rakestraw; her great-grandchildren, Jayden Fontenot, Brelyn Pike, Kade Pike, C.J. Brock, Emmalyn Brock, Langston Owens, Kaydence Watson, Raia Rayburn, Colt Rayburn, Ryder Brinkley, Holden Brinkley, and Labron Jenkins, Jr.

Funeral services for Mrs. Borders will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm in the chapel of the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Melton Moss officiating. Interment will follow in Rockmart Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2:00 pm until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will include Dustin Jeffery, Paul Rakestraw, Alec Brogdon, Chase Rayburn, Jayden Fontenot, and Jason Sanborn.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Bettie “Renee” Borders.

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