Leatha Diane Martin Hobgood, age 61, of Rome, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 16, 2026, due to natural causes.
Leatha was born on October 31, 1964, in Rome, Georgia, to the late Bill and Marjorie Martin. Leatha was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Marjorie Martin; and her stepmother, Charlotte Broadway.
She attended Model High School and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Leatha was known for her deep love of family and her fiercely protective nature, especially when it came to her children and grandchildren. She also loved her pets and was especially fond of her dog, Seven, who preceded her in death. Above all, Leatha cherished her family, and her love and devotion to those closest to her will remain a lasting part of her legacy.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Rexter Hobgood; her children, Jessica (Michael) Rowe, Ashleigh (PJ) Evans, and Mandi (Jordan) Clement; her grandchildren, Christian (Kyra) Rowe, Rexanna Santos, Luke Milam, Preston Milam, Caleb Evans, Brady Milam, Colten Rowe, Khloe Milam, Will Clement, Logan Clement, and Hayden Evans; and her great-granddaughter, Haven Rowe. She is also survived by her sister, Debbie Wilson; her brother, Mike (Terri) Martin; her stepsister, Tami Broadway; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Leatha’s beloved grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Rowe, Jordan Clement, PJ Evans, Billy Thomas, David Lane, Nelson Cunningham, and Tim Wiggins
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, with Pastor Joey Cowart, Pastor Christian Rowe, Pastor Ronnie Wells officiating. Interment will follow at Floyd Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1414 Old Dalton Road, Rome, GA. 30165.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, is honored to serve the family of Leatha Diane Martin Hobgood.
