Obituaries
Obituaries

Allen, Rogers

Jan 29, 2024

ALLEN, Rogers

Age 73, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024. HOPE Funeral Home, Fayetteville.

View the obituary on Legacy.com

Funeral Home Information

HOPE Funeral Home

165 Carnegie Place

Fayetteville, GA

30214

https://www.hopefunerals.com

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