Obituaries

Amanda "Lucile" Smith

Amanda "Lucile" Smith

Aug 23, 2013

Mrs. Amanda "Lucile" Smith, age 93, of Jonesboro passed away August 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Wilson Smith. She is survived by sons, Gerald E. "Jerry" Smith and wife Barbara of Williamson, Samuel A. "Sammy" Smith and wife Ann of Brooks, daughter, Linda S. Barrrett and husband John of Jonesboro, grandchildren, Stacy Amanda Rieke...

Bonnie Whatley Whitehead

Bonnie Whatley Whitehead

Aug 20, 2013

Mrs. Bonnie Ann Whatley Whitehead, age 47, of Forest Park, passed away, August 20, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Patsy Whatley of Forest Park; brother and sister-in-law, Barry (Michele) Whatley of Newnan; and a niece and nephew, Heather Whatley and David Whatley. Memorial services will be held at 6PM, Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Harvest Baptist Tabernacle in...

James S. "Jimmy" Dennard

James S. "Jimmy" Dennard

Aug 18, 2013

Mr. James S. "Jimmy" Dennard, age 61, of Riverdale, passed away, August 18, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Dennard; daughter and son-in-law, Glenda (Shane) Strickland of Riverdale; sister and brother-in-law, Cathy (Robert) Whatley of Riverdale; and grandchildren, Cody Strickland and Tori Strickland. Memorial services will be held at 1PM, Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Harvest Baptist Tabernacle....

Opal Marie Mann

Opal Marie Mann

Aug 16, 2013

Opal Thaxton Mann, age 83, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away on August 16, 2013 at her home after a long illness. Mrs. Mann is survived by her husband of 66 years, Willard W. Mann; her daughter, Cheryl Killian and son-in-law, Charles Killian; her childhood friend and aunt, Alice Yarbrough Rosemond; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mann was born,...

Philip Neal Bunn

Philip Neal Bunn

Aug 10, 2013

Mr. Philip Neal Bunn, age 55, of Jonesboro passed away Aug. 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Bunn and son, Joshua Bunn. Surviving are his wife, Connie Bunn, daughter, Ruthie Nicole "Nikki," (Casey) McRae of Jackson, mother, Elsie "Louise" Bunn of Jonesboro, brothers, Calvin Keith (Barbara Ann) Bunn of Williamson, David Alan (Tina) Bunn of...

Shirley Joyce Etheridge

Shirley Joyce Etheridge

Aug 6, 2013

Mrs. Shirley Joyce Etheridge, age 78, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband; Mack Etheridge. She is survived by her Children; Patricia (Cecil) Cobb of Lovejoy, Linda (Rev. David) Steele of Locust Grove, Deborah (Allen) Smith of Jonesboro, Karen (Ronnie) Burns of Hampton, sister; Jeanette (Bill) Smith, 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren....

Benhard "Buddy" Weigel, Jr.

Benhard "Buddy" Weigel, Jr.

Aug 6, 2013

Mr. Benhard "Buddy" Weigel, Jr., age 78, of Morrow, passed away, August 6, 2013. He is survived by his wife; Betty Jo, children; Kenneth (Glenda) Weigel of Anniston, AL, Michael (Jill) Weigel of McDonough, Katherine Weigel of Santa Monica, CA, step children; Steven Cannon and Robert Townsend both of Stockbridge, grandchild; Kayla Weigel, 8 step grandchildren; and 5 step great...

Mildred Lucille Brown

Mildred Lucille Brown

Aug 5, 2013

Mrs. Mildred Lucille Benefield Brown, age 92, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 5, 2013. She was retired from the Clayton County Boards Of Education where she served as a Crossing Guard. She was a 50 plus year member at First Baptist Church Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her son; Jerry Burke. She is survived by her Children; David...

Mary Louise Kirkland

Mary Louise Kirkland

Aug 4, 2013

Mrs. Mary Louise Kirkland, age 85, of Jonesboro, born on August 18, 1927, passed away on Sunday August 4, 2013. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Jonesboro since August 15, 1956. She was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. She would like to thank her caring nurses, Easter Harris, Tressa Matthews, Stephanie Hayes, Michele Fievre, Sadie Robinson,...

Dr. Benjamin Allen Taylor Sr.

Dr. Benjamin Allen Taylor Sr.

Aug 4, 2013

Dr. Benjamin Allen Taylor Sr., age 82, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away, August 4, 2013. He was born on February 8, 1931 in Macon GA. He Graduated from Mercer University in 1952. He graduated from Dental School at Emory University in 1956. He was a Dentist in the Army from 1956-1958. He was the founder and owner of Family Dentistry...

Virginia Hendry Rountree

Virginia Hendry Rountree

Aug 3, 2013

Virginia Hendry Rountree, of Riverdale, Georgia, passed away August 3, 2013, in Atlanta after a brief illness. Virginia-"Jenny" as she was fondly known by all her friends and family, was born October 23, 1924 in Washington, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James Hart Hendry and Georgia M. Jackson. She retired from Delta Air Lines in 1959 after...

Ulrike Elizabeth Williamson

Ulrike Elizabeth Williamson

Aug 2, 2013

Mrs. Ulrike Elizabeth Williamson, age 73, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 2, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Williamson. She is survived by her children; Marcus (Nodja) Williamson of Moreland, GA, Renee (Jamie) Gladney of Stockbridge, , sisters Linda and Toni of Germany, grandchildren; Taylor Gladney, Hannah Gladney, Megan Williamson, Aaron Williamson. Memorial services will...

Dorothy Sue Brewer

Dorothy Sue Brewer

Aug 1, 2013

Mrs. Dorothy Sue Brewer, age 71, of Hampton, passed away, August 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband; Carl Brewer Jr., daughter; Jane Brewer-Wedge. She is survived by her daughter; Susan (Michael) Marchant of Hampton, son-in-law; Jeffery Wedge of Jonesboro, brother; Thomas Criswell of Ala., sisters; Patricia Skinner of Locust Grove, Carolyn Rouse of Sharpsburg, Cathy Matheny...

J. Verner Burton

J. Verner Burton

Jul 30, 2013

J. Verner Burton age 70 of Stockbridge passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013. A Graveside Service will be held 12:00 PM Monday, August 5, 2013 at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton. Mr. Burton graduated from North Gwinnett High School in 1960, Reinhardt University and attended the University of GA before serving in the US Army during Vietnam. He was the owner...

Helen Marie Hinson

Helen Marie Hinson

Jul 28, 2013

Mrs. Helen M. Hinson, age 83, of Stockbridge passed away July 28, 2013. Surviving are husband, Ray Hinson, children, Ron Hinson and wife, Pat of Covington, David Hinson and wife, Susan of Stockbridge, Marsha Griffith and husband, George of Hampton, and Carl Hinson and wife, Pamela of Stockbridge, brothers, Albert White of Fayetteville, N.C., and Billy White of Brooksfield, FL.,...

Lawrence "Larry" B. Sasser

Lawrence "Larry" B. Sasser

Jul 24, 2013

Lawrence "Larry" Sasser age 86 of Jonesboro, GA passed away Wed. July 24, 2013 after an extended illness. He was surrounded by immediate family members and friends. Larry was born June 27, 1927 in Crenshaw County, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emil Lawrence Sasser and Ruth Prescott Sasser, and two brothers, Carroll A. Sasser and Johnson...

David Austin Moser

David Austin Moser

Jul 23, 2013

Mr. David Austin Moser, age 49, of Rex, passed away, July 23, 2013. He is survived by his parents; Charles and Clara Moser of Rex, brother; Charles Douglas Moser of Rex, sister; Deborah Catherine (Gilbert W.) Shirey of Jonesboro. A memorial service will be held, Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 2 PM at Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. Dr. Joe Arthur and...

David Joseph Brust, Sr.

David Joseph Brust, Sr.

Jul 18, 2013

Mr. David Joseph Brust, Sr., age 82, of Jonesboro, passed away, July 18, 2013. He is survived by his wife; Janice, children; Cindy (John) Hill of MD, Daivd (Cathy) Brust of MD, Patrick (Donna) Brust of MD, Michael (Isabel) Driggers of CA, Andrew (Sandra) Driggers of MD, brothers; Carl (Peggy) Brust of MD, Vince (Claudia) Brust of PA, 10 grandchildren...

Helen M. Rodgers

Helen M. Rodgers

Jul 14, 2013

Mrs. Helen M. Rodgers, age 82, of Jonesboro, passed away, July 14, 2013. She is survived by her husband; Warren N. Rodgers, Jr., children; Douglas Rodgers, Keith (Joann) Rodgers, Mark (Lisa) Rodgers, 9 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held, Friday, July 19, 2013 at 2 PM in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home....

George Williamson, Jr.

George Williamson, Jr.

Jul 11, 2013

Mr. George Wiliamson, Jr., age 70, of, Jonesboro, passed away, July 11, 2013. He is survived by his wife; Frances, children; Marie (Ray) Peters of Jonesboro, Sheila (Jim) Hedgpeth of Jasper, sisters; Mary Williamson, JoAnn Johnson both of Missouri, grandchildren; Tyler Roberts, Brooke Peters, Connor Hedgpeth, Justin Harvey and Melissa Weeks. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, July 13, 2013...

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