Obituaries

Jean Murdock Makarevich

Jean Murdock Makarevich

May 1, 2025

In the waning hours of May 1, 2025, Jean (Murdock) Makarevich, after a lingering illness, passed gently into the arms of our Lord. She passed away peacefully at home in Jonesboro, Georgia, with her son Jonathan and her faithful, angelic caregiver Roxanne at her side. Her beloved husband, Bob, was in the hospital at the time, unable to see her...

Phillip Bingham

Phillip Bingham

Apr 26, 2025

Phillip Bingham, 94, of Locust Grove, GA, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. Born on May 21, 1930, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, Phillip was the beloved son of the late Ada Elizabeth and James Edward Bingham. He was preceded in death by his siblings: William, Roger, Robert, and James Bingham, Elizabeth Shepley, and Jane McHenry. Phillip proudly served in the...

Jesse Dean Powell

Jesse Dean Powell

Apr 25, 2025

Jesse Dean Powell, age 68, of Stockbridge, Georgia, began his heavenly journey on Friday, April 25, 2025. Born on December 11, 1956, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jesse was the beloved son of the late Martha Joy and William Jesse Powell. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William David Powell and Michael Franklin Powell. Jesse is lovingly remembered by...

Richard Eugene Berry

Richard Eugene Berry

Apr 24, 2025

Mr. Richard Eugene Berry, age 61, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025. Born on January 2, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia, Richard was the beloved son of the late Virginia and Herbert Gene Berry. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Jane Berry. He is lovingly remembered by his sister, Adriana "Pooh Bear" McKenzie Berry...

Brenda Carter

Brenda Carter

Apr 21, 2025

Brenda Carter, 77, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2025. Affectionately known as "Mamaw", she brought joy, laughter and unconditional love to everyone lucky enough to know her. She found her greatest happiness with her grandchildren at the beach, Jimmy Buffet playing in the background, and a smile on her face. A devoted lover of...

Lucille T. Ingram

Lucille T. Ingram

Apr 18, 2025

Mrs. Lucille T. Ingram, age 93, of Forsyth, passed away on April 18, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "J.B." Ingram and her parents, General and Callie Tillery. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Carolyn Ingram of Forsyth; grandchildren, Kesha (Stephen) Harmon of Gainesville, Kevin (Lacretia) Ingram of Sharpsburg, Keith Ingram of...

John Thomas Little

John Thomas Little

Apr 15, 2025

John Little, 94, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Born on September 1, 1930, in Hampton, Georgia, John was the son of the late Evelyn Clower Little and Alba Little. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Renea Little Belga, and his brothers, Jimmy Little, Joe Little, and Charles Little. John proudly served in...

Jack Hager Miller Sr.

Jack Hager Miller Sr.

Apr 13, 2025

Jack Hager Miller, Sr., age 93, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on May 3, 1931, in Eureka, Kansas, to the late Opal and Jack Miller. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Juanita Miller. A proud veteran, Jack honorably served in the United States...

Amanda Burnham Roberts

Amanda Burnham Roberts

Apr 8, 2025

Amanda Burnham Roberts, age 91, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 23, 1934, in Atlanta, Georgia, Amanda was the daughter of the late Thomas Leon Burnham and Willie Young Burnham. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carol Friddell Roberts. Amanda was raised in...

Marti B. Slife

Marti B. Slife

Apr 6, 2025

Marti Jo Black Slife, 89, whose musical gifts and energetic enthusiasm blessed many churches, choirs, and individuals, died April 6, 2025, at Golden Ivy Personal Care Home in Stockbridge, Ga. Marti was born in Atlanta on Nov. 24, 1935, the eldest of four children in a Methodist pastor's family. Soon thereafter, she learned that Methodist pastors (and their families) were...

Donald Ray Duhr

Donald Ray Duhr

Apr 2, 2025

Mr. Donald R. Duhr, age 81, of Henry County, passed away on April 2, 2025. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his daughter; Jeanette Wilson of Henry County, grandchildren; Taylor Bertholf of McDonough and John Anthony Wilson of Jonesboro, sister; Norma Jo Warr of TX and a nephew; Greg Warr of TX. No services...

Anne M. Bramblett

Anne M. Bramblett

Apr 2, 2025

Anne M. Bramblett, age 93, of Rex, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Born on August 18, 1931, in Dublin, Georgia, Anne was the beloved daughter of the late Jim Bob Kennedy Sr. and Gladys Jones Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her three husbands, Emil Payne, Bob Bramblett, and Larry Walker; two great-grandchildren, Christina Payne...

Ellen "Penny" Lee Petree

Ellen "Penny" Lee Petree

Apr 2, 2025

Ellen Lee "Penny" Petree, age 83, of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Born on September 13, 1941, in West Virginia, Penny was the cherished daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Stefanou. She dedicated much of her career to working as a security guard before retiring. Penny had a deep love for the beach, traveling,...

Richard Savage

Richard Savage

Apr 1, 2025

Richard Savage, age 73, of Morrow, Georgia, passed away on April 1, 2025. Born November 8, 1951, in Columbia, South Carolina, to the late Ruby Baines Savage and James Large Savage. Richard diligently worked as a warehouse supervisor for Ft. Gillem until he eventually retired. Richard is survived by his brother, James Savage, as well as numerous extended family members...

Charles Ray Burns

Charles Ray Burns

Mar 28, 2025

Charles Ray Burns, 94, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 5, 1930, in Atlanta, Georgia, Charles was the beloved son of the late Florence Kuhn and Hobert Howell Burns. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Ann Farabow; his son, Mark Burns; and his brothers,...

Allen Michael Montroy

Allen Michael Montroy

Mar 26, 2025

Allen Michael Montroy, age 69, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 26, 2025. He dedicated his career to education, serving as a teacher with the Clayton County and Henry County Boards of Education. Allen is lovingly remembered by his sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie J. (Gary J.) Hirsch of McDonough; his nieces and nephew, Robert Michael Hargis, Courtney (Scott) Dreyfus, and...

David Jon Barnes

David Jon Barnes

Mar 4, 2025

David Jon Barnes, age 63, of Jonesboro, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Born on February 4, 1962, in Magnolia, Arkansas, David was the son of the late Gordon David and Patricia Louise Barnes. David is survived by his sister, Audrey Mullen. There are no formal services scheduled at this time.

Doris Louise Wilkinson

Doris Louise Wilkinson

Mar 3, 2025

Doris Louise Wilkinson, 81, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025. Born on April 7, 1943, in Monroe, Georgia, Doris was the daughter of the late Lucille and Clinton Parks. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Howard Parks. Doris dedicated her career to education, working as a teacher for the Clayton County Board...

Sandra Hurley Wynn

Sandra Hurley Wynn

Mar 2, 2025

Sandra Hurley Wynn, 80, passed away on March 2, 2025. Born to the late Ernest L. and Dorathy Gaylor Hurley, Sandra was raised in the close-knit community of Chattoogaville, Georgia. It was there that she met her soulmate, the late Charles W. Wynn of Gaylesville, Alabama. They shared 35 wonderful years together until his passing. Sandra is survived by her...

Kelvin Francis Macdonald

Kelvin Francis Macdonald

Feb 28, 2025

Kelvin Macdonald, 84, of Jonesboro, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. Born on April 8, 1940, in Massachusetts, Kelvin was the son of the late Mary Rose and James Milton Macdonald. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Paul Macdonald and Claire Erlandson. Kelvin devoted much of his life to air traffic control, a career he...

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