William Henry Hoelscher
Jul 29, 2014
Ret. MSG William Henry Hoelscher, age 59, of McDonough, passed away, July 29, 2014. He served 24 years in the Army. He was very active with the Veterans Wall of Honor and Veterans Military Museum in McDonough. He is survived by his daughter, Julie Hoelscher of Jonesboro; brother, Butch Hoelscher of Tampa; former wife, Jane Hoelscher of Jonesboro; nieces, Bridget...
Reuben Alex Eubanks
Jul 27, 2014
Mr. Reuben Alex Eubanks, age 63, of Jonesboro, passed away, July 27, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Christopher Eubanks of Douglasville, Travis Eubanks of Stockbridge, David Payton of AK, Matthew (Crystal) Dickie of IN, Allison (Chris) Jones of McDonough; siblings, Todd (Kathy) Eubanks and Steve Eubanks; grandchildren, C.J. Eubanks, Mary-Kate Eubanks, Collin Dickie, Caleb Dickie, Jaxon...
Tommie Montgomery Kemper Webb
Jul 22, 2014
Tommie Montgomery Kemper Webb, 96, formerly of Riverdale, GA and Merritt Island, FL, passed peacefully on July 22, 2014 in Lincoln, CA. Tommie was born in Gainesville, GA on July 15, 1918 the eldest child of Thomas Montgomery and Essie Mae Gower, both deceased. She was also predeceased by her first husband Houston Dorman Kemper who was killed in WWll,...
Ruby Gordon Strickland
Jul 20, 2014
Mrs. Ruby Gordon Strickland, age 91, of Jackson GA, passed away July 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband James Strickland. She is survived by her children; Sarah Strickland of Jackson, James L. (Cadelia) Strickland, Jr., of Jackson, brother; Charles A. Hutto of Abbeville, AL, sister; Annie Mills, grandchildren; Colette (Kelly) Kilbourne, William (Beth) Strickland, Amanda (Christopher)...
Gary Edward Sweat
Jul 17, 2014
Mr. Gary E. Sweat, age 44, of Hampton passed away July 17, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Sweat, children, Kayla Sweat and Joshua Sweat of Hampton, mother, Shirley Crews Sweat of Jonesboro, brother, Rev. Gregory A. Sweat and wife, Kimberly of Jackson, sister, Cheryl E. Sweat of Hampton, nieces and nephews, Jeremy Allan Leach, Eddie Howard Hobby,...
Bernard W. Laney Sr.
Jul 16, 2014
Mr. Bernard W. Laney, Sr., age 87, of Lake City passed away July 16, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, R. V. and Myrtis Laney, and brothers, Edsel Laney and John Laney. He is survived by his wife, Jewell Laney, daughter, Karen McCain Hopson and husband, William W. Hopson of Marietta, son, Bernard W. Laney, Jr. and...
Betty Joyce Gravitt
Jul 16, 2014
Mrs. Betty Joyce Gravitt, age 68, of Stockbridge, passed away July 16, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband; Bobby Gravitt. She is survived by her daughter; Sharon Gravitt of Stockbridge, sister; Pat Evans of Stockbridge and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday July 19, 2014 in the Chapel of...
Peggy C. Brown
Jul 15, 2014
Mrs. Peggy C. Brown, age 78, of Jonesboro, passed away July 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband; James E. Brown. She is survived by her son; Keith (Wendy) Brown of Stockbridge, brother; Howell (Eva) Callaway of Covington, grandchildren; Ashley Brown and Steve Malson and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1...
Ann Earlene Pierce
Jul 14, 2014
Mrs. Ann E. Pierce, age 65, of Rex, passed away, July 14, 2014. She earned a Masters of Education from Georgia State University and became a nurse to care for others. She loved working with the elderly and disabled. She was a true giver to those in need. Strangers would confide in her; she had an aura of compassion. She...
Peggy E. Oberst
Jul 13, 2014
Mrs. Peggy E. Oberst, age 63, of Riverdale, passed away July 13, 2014. She is survived by her husband; James E. Oberst Sr. of Riverdale, children; Penny (Donnie) Gilmer of Jonesboro, James E. (Shannon) Oberst, Jr. of Jackson, Joshua Charles (Jessica) Oberst of Jackson, brother; Charlie (Wanda) Hall lll of Riverdale, sisters; Beth (Alan) Youngblood of Dahlonega and Debra Rhymer...
Sara Folds
Jul 11, 2014
Mrs. Sara F. Folds, age 77, of Jonesboro passed away July 11, 2014. Surviving are her husband, Robert M. Folds, Sr., son, Robert M. Folds, Jr. and wife Lorrie of Fayetteville, half brother, Tommy Dalton of Forest Park, half sisters, Barbara Jean Jarriel of Thomaston and Glenda Moore and husband, Dennis of Tyrone, and grandchild, Cage Folds of Fayetteville. Funeral...
Billy Allen Mcelwaney
Jul 11, 2014
Mr. Billy Allen McElwaney, age 76, of Jonesboro, passed away, July 11, 2014. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Hufflen. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; children, Allen McElwaney of Gainesville, Donnie Self of Griffin, Marie Knoedler of Chicago; sister, Ruby Simmons of Milledgeville; grandchildren and great grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Mr....
Cora L. Hachey
Jul 7, 2014
Mrs. Cora "Corky" Hachey, age 88 of Jonesboro passed away July 7, 2014. Surviving are her husband, Gerald J. Hachey, children, Richard L. Elmgreen of Meansville, GA, Roger L. Elmgreen and wife Cynthia of McDonough, Ron Elmgreen and wife Candy of Wonder Lake, IL, Randy Elmgreen and wife Rose of Sweetwater, TN, and Roxanne Lunger and husband Gene of Everett,...
Billy E. Brisendine
Jul 2, 2014
Mr. Billy E. Brisendine, age 81, of McDonough, passed away, July 2, 2014. He is survived by his sister, Cathy Barnard; niece and her husband, Molly and Larry Owens of McDonough, great niece and her family, Kimberly and Mark Manning, Sarah and Daniel. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Camp Memorial Park...
Roland West
Jul 2, 2014
Mr. Len Roland West, age 78, of Jonesboro, passed away, July 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by 9 of his siblings. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. He is survived by his wife, Clegg; children, Ramona (Farrar) Wood of Forest Park, Steve (Mitzi) West of stockbridge; sister, Mattie Lou West (Doyle) Cannon of TX;...
Dorothy Lanell Smith
Jul 1, 2014
Mrs. Dorothy Lanell Smith, age 57, of Jonesboro, passed away July 1, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father; George Walker. She is survived by her husband; Gene Smith, mother; Frances Walker, sisters; Debbie McGuirk and Phyllis Darley. There are no services planned at this time.
Gene Prince
Jul 1, 2014
Mr. Gene Prince, age 72, of Jonesboro passed away July 1, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Prince, children, Kent Prince and wife Sherri of Covington, Wendy Hall and partner, Craig Jordan of Griffin, Bennie Prince and wife Shay of McDonough, and Joey Saturday of Stockbridge, brother, Cecil Prince and wife June of Carrollton, 16 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren...
Shirley Jean Shadburn
Jun 29, 2014
Mrs. Shirley Jean Shadburn, age 76, of Locust Grove passed away June 29, 2014. Surviving are daughter, Bonnie Pangburn and husband Kevin of Locust Grove, sons, Ronnie Shadburn and wife Ann of Tyrone, and Monty Shadburn of Milner, "adopted daughter," Pam Davis , grandchildren, Kelly Reid, Kristy Justus, Monty Shadburn, Jr., Ashley Ellis, Amy Merritt and David Nemeth, great-grandchildren, Austin...
Virginia B. Brannon
Jun 28, 2014
Mrs. Virginia B. Brannon, age 90, of Jonesboro, passed away, June 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Paul Brannon, Sr. She is survived by her children, Ben (Judy) Brannon, Jr. of Stockbridge, Tom (Paula) Brannon of Stockbridge, Steven "Gary" (Wanda) Brannon of McDonough, Barbara Brannon Hester of Jonesboro; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will...
Sandra Elaine Adkins
Jun 27, 2014
Sandra Acuff Adkins, 62, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away suddenly on June 27, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence C. Adkins, Jr., eldest son Christopher L. Adkins and husband Christopher C. Karash, of Denver, CO., youngest son Russell W. Adkins and wife Stephanie J. Adkins, of Stockbridge, GA., and grandchildren Jordan Nicole Smith, Caleb Holder, Carson Holder, and...
