Obituaries

Joyce Ann Palmer

Joyce Ann Palmer

Feb 16, 2014

Mrs. Joyce Ann Palmer, age 66, of Jonesboro, passed away February 16, 2014. My partner of 42 years was called home for a different mission by the Lord. I would like to thank all the people that tried to keep her here. I will miss my partner in crime, but she is in a better place and now is in...

Eugenia Cadenhead

Eugenia Cadenhead

Feb 16, 2014

Mrs. Eugenia Cadenhead, age 70, of Morrow passed away February 16, 2014. Surviving are her husband, Bob Cadenhead; sons, Robert Worth, Jr. of Texas, and Richard Wade and wife Trisha of Iowa; daughter, Brenda Cadenhead of Newnan; brothers, Anthony Whisenant and wife Allie of Douglasville, and Farron Whisenant and wife Nancy of Morrow; sisters, Hilda Cozine and Rehna Greene and...

Patricia Gail Pervis

Patricia Gail Pervis

Feb 8, 2014

Mrs. Patricia G. Pervis, age 61, of Griffin passed away February 8, 2014. She was a teacher at Community Christian School. Surviving are her daughters, Alison Pervis of Griffin, and Bonnie Malcom of McDonough, son, Jared Pervis of Tallahassee, FL., mother, Carmen Johnson of Loganville, brothers, Robert Johnson and David Johnson of Bradenton, FL. and Gerald Johnson of Loganville, grandchildren,...

Pat Bowen

Pat Bowen

Feb 7, 2014

Mrs. Pat Bowen, age 70, of Rex passed away February 7, 2014. She was employed as a cashier in food service at Riverdale Senior High School, and was a member of Jonesboro First Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Harold Bowen, twin daughters, Jamie Bowen of McDonough and Lane Reese and husband, David of Palmetto, son, Gunnar Bowen and wife,...

Emory N. Whaley

Emory N. Whaley

Feb 4, 2014

Mr. Emory N. Whaley, age 92, of Forest Park, passed away, February 4, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; children, Sheryl Anne Whaley of Newnan, Kenneth Emory Whaley of Brooks; sister, Joanne Elizabeth Whaley of Gibson. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, February 8, 2014 in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. Entombment will be...

Alice Clara Lyle

Alice Clara Lyle

Feb 3, 2014

Mrs. Alice Clara Lyle, age 92, of Rex, passed away, February 3, 2014. She was a long time member of The Rock Baptist Church. She was born in Stockbridge, GA to the late Tom and Annie Pearl King. She is survived by her husband, Jesse E. Lyle; son, Thomas E. Lyle and his wife Joyce, daughter, Mary Alice Allen and...

Adam Hasty

Adam Hasty

Feb 2, 2014

Adam Hasty, Correctional Officer, age 31, of Riverdale, passed away, February 2, 2014. He worked for the Clayton County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his parents, Fred and Glenda Hasty of Forest Park; sister, Amanda Hasty of Forest Park; grandmother, Valda Bentley; girlfriend, Mallory Robertson; aunts, uncles, cousins, godchildren and life-long friends, Jessica and Josh Paley; Funeral services will...

Frieda M. Valentine

Frieda M. Valentine

Feb 2, 2014

Mrs. Frieda Valentine, age 81, of Jonesboro, passed away, February 2, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Will T. Valentine; children and spouses, Vicki (Brett) Clark of Stockbridge, Harold Mark (Ronda) Valentine of Jonesboro; brothers, Chester Padgett, Kenneth Padgett, Douglas Padgett all of TN; grandchildren, Ross (Megan) Clark, Tyler Clark , Ryan (Brittany) Valentine, Travis Valentine; great grandchildren, Ryan...

Marian Roberts

Marian Roberts

Jan 23, 2014

Mrs. Marian Roberts, age 93, of Jonesboro passed away January 23, 2014. Mrs. Roberts was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro for over 60 years, and was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald R. Roberts and son, William Gerald "Jerry" Roberts. Surviving are her children, Diane Rhodes of Tucker, Larry Roberts and wife, Leslie of Lynchburg, VA., and...

Marjorie Anne Scott

Marjorie Anne Scott

Jan 22, 2014

Mrs. Marjorie Anne Scott, age 90, of Riverdale, passed away, January 22, 2014. She is survived by her children, Bob F. Scott of Adel, Dollie Jeanette Drennan of Riverdale, Johnny W. Scott of Riverdale, Jerry L. (Betty) Scott of Senoia, Alice L. (Jimmy) Brinkley of Tunnel Hill; sister, Billie L. Sanders McCard of Jonesboro; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and...

Calvin "Cal" Porter Mcbroom

Calvin "Cal" Porter Mcbroom

Jan 21, 2014

Mr. Calvin "Cal" P. McBroom, age 78, of Morrow, passed away, January 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his son, Randall Thomas McBroom. He is survived by his wife, Teena; children, Keith (Michele) McBroom of Lawrenceville, Diane (Tim) Simcox of Morrow, Beth (Eric) Bailey of McDonough; brothers, Aubrey L. McBroom of FL, Charles W. (Kate) McBroom, Jr. of...

Robert A. Oetting

Robert A. Oetting

Jan 21, 2014

Mr. Robert Allen Oetting, age 75, of Hampton, passed away, January 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Winston Oetting. He is survived by his wife, Diane; children, Karl David (Sharleen) Oetting of Hampton, Dawn Marie (Paul) Boschen of Cumming; daughter-in-law, Marcea Oetting of Orlando; grandchildren, Jessica Diane Hooks, Jenny Lee Oetting, Bret Spencer Oetting and...

Robert Richard Valiando

Robert Richard Valiando

Jan 21, 2014

Mr. Robert R. Valiando, age 73, of Jonesboro, passed away, January 21, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; children, Tara (Timothy) Clark of Cumming, Audra (Jeff) Orzech of Gainesville, Mia (Chris) Anthony of Virginia Beach, VA; brother, Guy (Jerri) Valiando of CA; grandchildren, Hannah Clark, Griffin Orzech, Grace Orzech, Gabriel Anthony and Canyon Anthony. No services are planned...

Mary J. Williams

Mary J. Williams

Jan 20, 2014

Mrs. Mary J. Williams, age 84, of Hampton, passed away, January 20, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Robert; children, John Raymond Wooten of McDonough, Frank Patrick Wooten of Rutledge, Diane Bradley of Moore, OK, Shirley Skaggs of Purcel, OK, Robin Lippe of Yukon, OH, Kim Hearn of Salem, OR; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held,...

William Hills Safford, Iii

William Hills Safford, Iii

Jan 17, 2014

Mr. William Hills Safford, III, age 86, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away, January 17, 2014. He was born January 11, 1928 in Newburyport, MA. He is survived by his wife, Juanita, children, Keith (Connie) Safford of Stewartstown, PA, Joyce Zimmerman (Joel M.) Smith of Stockbridge, GA, Sandra Zimmerman (Ron) Davis of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Christina Safford, Tracy Smith Roane, Jill...

George Ralph Kelly

George Ralph Kelly

Jan 17, 2014

George Ralph Kelly, age 88, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2014. Ralph was born June 30, 1925, to Elizabeth and George Kelly in Elmore County, AL. Ralph was a member of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church and a 50-year member with Forest Park Masonic Lodge. He was a motorcycle patrolman, retired from Complete Auto Transit and served as...

Edward T. Hager

Edward T. Hager

Jan 16, 2014

Mr. Edward T. Hager, age 91, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away, January 16, 2014. Mr. Hager was born in Mooresville, NC, on April 20, 1922. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Hager. He is survived by his children, Norman Hager, Danny Hager; grandchildren, Josh Hager, Jenny Hager, Deana Roddy, Staci Ivey, Joel Cates, Lisa Garrett; great-grandchildren; sister,...

Allen Eugene (Paw Paw) Blackstock

Allen Eugene (Paw Paw) Blackstock

Jan 16, 2014

Mr. Allen E. "Paw Paw" Blackstock, age 78 of Stockbridge passed away on January 16, 2014. Allen was born August 12, 1935 in Newnan, GA. He will be sadly and sorely missed by his loving family. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor along with his dedication to family and God. His kindness and gentle soul enriched...

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Sawyer Edwards

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Sawyer Edwards

Jan 15, 2014

Mrs. Jacquelyn "Jackie" Sawyer Edwards age 72, of Forest Park, passed away, January 15, 2014. She is survived by her children; Brad Lester of Forest Park, Scott (Jami) Lester of McDonough, step-child; Lindsay Tyson of McDonough, brother; Steve Bullington of Atlanta, sisters; Sherry Benefield of Franklin NC, Carla Zottarelli of McDonough, grandchildren; Kirstie Lester, Caitlyn Lester, Parker Lester, Ryan Lester,...

Marguerite Merisme

Marguerite Merisme

Jan 12, 2014

Mrs. Marguerite Merisme, age 102, of Hampton, passed away, January 12, 2014. No services are planned at this time. She was cremated.

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