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Betty J. Phillips
Nov 8, 2013
Mrs. Betty J. Phillips, age 85, of Ellenwood, passed away Friday November 8, 2013. She is survived by her Loving husband Paul Phillips, sister; Nancy (Joe) Hinder of Jonesboro, nieces and nephews, Susan McDaniel, Debbie Chipman, Beth James, Jay James, Jennifer Horn, Julie Marrazzo, Joann Alvarez, Phil Boswell, Trena Massengill, Lesa Clough and Lynn Dorsey. Funeral services will be held,...
Ollie R. Elam
Nov 7, 2013
Mrs. Ollie R. Elam, age 96, of Jonesboro, passed away, November 7, 2013. She was born on January 31, 1917 in Kentucky. She is survived by her children, Gayle Jarrells of Jonesboro, Bertley (Sheila) Marcum of Jonesboro, Michael Lee Marcum of Jonesboro; 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 AM, Saturday,...
Gloria Mayse Mcelhanon
Nov 5, 2013
Gloria Mayse McElhanon, of Jonesboro, passed away November 5, 2013, at the age of 83. Gloria, "Mrs. Mac," is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Gary and Sharon McElroy of Mobile, AL. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law; Terri and Larry Clevenger of Houston, TX, Donna and Larry Brown of Forsyth, GA, and her sister, Debbie Gros of...
Jane Thornton Brown
Nov 3, 2013
Jane T. Brown, age 74, of McDonough, passed away, November 3, 2013. Mrs. Brown was a member of Jonesboro First United Methodist Church, worked for United Airlines and a member of Dixie Fliers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar "Bing" Brown; son, John T. "Thorn" Brown and a brother, John T. Thornton. She is survived by her...
Virginia Raines
Oct 30, 2013
Mrs. Virginia Wheat Raines, age 76, of Riverdale, passed away, October 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Raines. She is survived by her sister, Linda Wildes of Macon and 4 nephews. No services are planned at this time.
Inez Bertie Lee
Oct 25, 2013
Mrs. Inez B. Lee, age 88, of Hampton, passed away, October 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Watson B. Lee. She is survived by her children, Shirley (Doc) Kinney of Hampton, Steve (Patty) Lee of McDonough, Butch (Cindy) Lee of Madison, Beverley Martin of Hampton, Gary L. (Kathrine) Lee of Hampton, Carol Lee Tice of Stockbridge;...
Raymond Lowell Freeman
Oct 24, 2013
Mr. Raymond Lowell Freeman, age 73, of Riverdale, passed away, October 24, 2013. He is survived by his children, Raymond Jim (Cindy) Freeman of Riverdale, Kristy Lowell (Johnny) Lucio of Williamson; mother, Georgia Frances Freeman of Stockbridge; siblings, Hazel Swearingen, Leonard Freeman, Harold Freeman, Frank Freeman, Howard Freeman, James Freeman; grandchildren, Megan Lynn Freeman, Todd Allen Freeman, Raymond Scott Freeman,...
Ronald Howard Chafin
Oct 23, 2013
Mr. Ronald Howard Chafin, age 58, of Riverdale, passed away, October 23, 2013. No services are planned at this time.
William Lane Owings
Oct 19, 2013
William LANE Owings, 80, of McDonough, passed away, Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Christian City after undergoing a yearlong battle with cancer. Born and raised in Talladega, Alabama, he relocated to Daytona Beach Florida, where he served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years. While attending First Baptist of Daytona, he met his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Solana...
Randy C. Dewberry
Oct 17, 2013
Mr. Randy C. Dewberry, age 66, of Riverdale, passed away, October 17, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Mona; children, Randy Dewberry of Riverdale, Billie Walden of Sharpsburg; brothers, Stephen Dewberry of FL, Jerry Dewberry of Griffin, Hollis Dewberry of Newnan; grandchildren, Brianne Dewberry, Donnie Dewberry, Kaden Walden and Taylor Walden. No services are planned at this time.
Ronald D. Mccormick
Oct 17, 2013
Mr. Ronald D. McCormick, age 70, of Stockbridge, passed away, October 17, 2013. He was preceded in death by his daughter; Kim Cook. He is survived by his wife; Geraldine McCormick of Stockbridge, children; Johnny (Betty) White of Stockbridge, Tammy (Ramez) Badan of Stockbridge, Penny Marlow of Snellville, Trena (Edward) White of Locust Grove, Sarah Spinilli of Clearwater FL, 14...
Joy Burns Merriman
Oct 16, 2013
Mrs. Joy Burns Merriman, age 60, of Maryville, TN, formerly of Hampton, GA passed away, October 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Fred Burns and Nora Thompson Burns. She is survived by her husband, Tad; children, Benjamin Tad (Rebecca) Merriman of Concord, NC, Lindsay (Jeff) Lewis of Maryville, TN, Lisa Prevatte Hadde of Belleville, MI.;...
Collette A. Rigo
Oct 16, 2013
Mrs. Collette A. Rigo, age 83, of Jonesboro, passed away, October 16, 2013. She is survived by her children, Gail (Stan) Walsh of Jonesboro, Robert Rigo of AZ, Debbie Jenkins of Austell, and Michele (Jim) Bryant-Hall of Jonesboro. There are no services planned at this time.
Willis Eugene Parsley
Oct 13, 2013
Mr. Willis Eugene Parsley, age 97, of Jonesboro, passed away, October 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Mary G. Parsley. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth (Ben) Davenport of Morrow, Barbara West of Jonesboro, Beverly (John) Lubenetski of MD, William (Marian) Parsley of MD; brothers, Robert Parsley of FL, Jimmy Parsley of...
Megan Cooper
Oct 9, 2013
Mrs. Megan Cooper, age 81, of Jonesboro, passed away, October 9, 2013. She was a long time business owner in the area. She is survived by her husband, Buddy Lee Cooper; children, Jean (Robert) Mashburn of Lenoir City, TN, Sherry (Richard) Dunlap of Jonesboro, Greg (Vickie) Cooper of McDonough, and Cathy (Matthew) Kiefer of Alpharetta; brothers, John Coffman of Conyers,...
Margaret May Baughan
Oct 3, 2013
Mrs. Margaret May Baughan, age 90, of Forest Park, passed away, October 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Aaron Baughan. She is survived by her children, Robert (Gail) Baughan of Auburn, GA, John Baughan of Missouri, Melanie (Donnie) Simmons of East Point, Jimmy Baughan of Meansville, GA; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services will...
Idell Compton
Oct 3, 2013
Idell Compton, age 94, of Stockbridge, passed away, October 3, 2013. She attended Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Compton. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Hazel and Thurman Chaffin of Stockbridge; sister, Mary Alice Jones of AL; grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will...
Betty Jo Puckett
Oct 2, 2013
Mrs. Betty Jo Puckett, age 83, of Rex, passed away, October 2, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Guy Puckett. She is survived by her children, Rebecca Lea (Ralph) Allen of Buford, Johnny Alvin Puckett of Rex; sister, Valerine Dean; grandchildren, Amanda Lea Kerstoff, Christopher Lee Allen; great grandchildren, Peyton Kerstoff, Emalee Kerstoff; nieces and nephews....
Thelma T. Kelsic
Oct 1, 2013
Mrs. Thelma T. Kelsic, age 77, of Jonesboro, passed away, October 1, 2013. She is survived by her children; Renee E. Thompson of Jonesboro, Michael A. Mitchner of FL, Joseph Riley of MD; sister, Theresa A. Cook of MD; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Ford-Stewart Funeral Home on Saturday, October 5, 2013 from...
Marie Nettles Smith
Oct 1, 2013
Mrs. Marie Nettles Smith, age 83, of Jonesboro, passed away, October 1, 2013. Mrs. Smith will have services handled by Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Sanford, FL, 1-407-322-4265. Call Baldwin- Fairchild for arrangements.
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