Who We Are
Who We Are
Our staff of professionals has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. Each comes to us because we are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service and professional integrity.
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When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
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About Us
Fred Talley’s Parkview Chapel Funeral Home takes great pride in its reputation of being a leading funeral service provider in Rome and the North Georgia area since 1989. We are dedicated to ensure that each funeral reflects the unique life of the deceased and, at the same time, is meaningful for those left behind. We offer many options in your arrangements so that we may better suit you and your family and take care of all the details for you.
At Fred Talley’s Parkview Chapel our staff have many years of experience caring for family’s at the most difficult time of their lives. Our goal is to assist the family of a fitting tribute to their loved ones and to offer families the choice of traditional funeral services, cremations, and other options that meet the family’s needs. Please call 706-291-9472 or e-mail wecare@talleysparkviewchapel.com if you have any questions or comments.
Our Valued Staff
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Fred Talley, Manager / Managing PartnerFred Talley is a long time resident of Floyd County where he graduated from Armuchee High School and has lived in Rome for the past 44 years and has been a licensed funeral director since 1970. Fred has a daughter and 2 grandsons, is a Vietnam Veteran, a Mason, a member of the First Baptist Church of Rome, the American Legion Post #5, a member of the National and Georgia Funeral Directors Association and the Rome Chamber of Commerce. Fred served as Floyd County Coroner for 25 years and enjoys music.
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Wanda J. Rowell, Administrative Assistant / Funeral Service ApprenticeA native of Walker County, Georgia, Wanda attended Cedartown High School, graduating from Coosa Valley Technical College in 2002 with an Accounting Diploma and from Floyd College in 2003 with an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Business/Accounting. Wanda is a member of the North Rome Church of God. Wanda has 2 children, Craig and Mark Rowell, 3 grandchildren, Matthew Siniard, Leah and Benjamin "Ben" Rowell.
Wanda joined the staff of Fred Talley’s Parkview Chapel Funeral Home in April 1999. Wanda does all the in house accounting, webpage; assist all families with filing insurance, veterans’ paperwork, etc. and whatever the families need. Wanda is here to assist you. Wanda loves to read, cross stitch, walking, exercise and spending time with her 2 grandchildren. -
Alfred 'Bo' Bohannon, Funeral AssistantA native of Rome, Georgia, Bo retired from the City of Rome Water Department after 38 years. Bo joined the staff of Fred Talley’s when the business was opened in 1989. Bo loves to fish and go to the flea markets.
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Marvin Lingerfelt, Funeral AssistantA native of Athens, (McMann County), Tennessee, Marvin graduated from McMann County High School and moved to Rome in 1958. Marvin retired from Bartow County Propane Company where he was a delivered gas.
He joined the staff of Fred Talley’s Parkview Chapel Funeral Home in April 2004 as a funeral assistant. Marvin will assist you in every way. -
Thomas 'Tom' Climer, Funeral AssistantA native of Rome, Georgia, graduating in Rome. Tom moved to Florida where he acquired an AA Degree in Business Administration from Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Florida. Tom worked as an Engineering Manager in the telecommunications industry for 39 years. Tom moved back to Rome after retiring and joined the staff of Fred Talley’s Parkview Chapel Funeral Home in 2005. Tom will assist you in every way.
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Jody Brock, Funeral Assistant / Funeral Service ApprenticeJody Brock resides in the Everett Springs community of Armuchee with his wife Tammy, daughter Chloe’ and son Taylor.
Jody is a 1981 graduate of Armuchee High School and a graduate of Shorter College with a BS degree in ministry. Jody currently serves an appointment in the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church as Senior Pastor of Menlo and Bethel United Methodist Churches in Chattooga County. Jody is also a Licensed Apprentice Funeral Director/Embalmer. His hobbies include fishing, hunting and coaching youth baseball.
