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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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...
Anthony "Tony" Sapp
Jul 6, 2013
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Wayne Sapp, age 55, of Morrow, passed away, July 6, 2013. He was preceded in death by his sisters; Patti McCall and Elaine Chambers. He is survived by his wife; Gayle, children; Gina (Chad) Wilson of Morrow, Gelsey (Craig) Roberts of Forest Park, parents; John Westley Sapp and Obie Lou Sapp of Forest Park, siblings; Wes (Tammy)...
Martha Evans Sanders
Jul 4, 2013
Martha Evans Sanders, age 79, of Jonesboro, passed away, July 4, 2013. She was born, July 20, 1933, in Morrow, GA, to Weyman and Lukye Harper Evans. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Cecil Edward Sanders, Jr., children; Suzanne Dills, Byron Sanders, Marcia Campbell, Valerie Sanders, grandchildren; Adam (Breanne) Sanders, Melissa Conner, Jimmy Dills, Kent (Cathy) Campbell,...
Thelma Wilburn
Jul 3, 2013
Mrs. Thelma Wilburn, age 73, of Atlanta, passed away, July 3, 2013. She is survived by her children; Raven Wilburn of Stockbridge, Frederick (Tamara) Wilburn of Douglasville, grandchildren; Keyoka Wilburn, Kristofer Wilburn and Brandon Wilburn. A private service will be held at a later date.
Earnest Pete Hanes Sr.
Jul 1, 2013
Mr. Earnest Pete Hanes Sr., of Jonesboro, passed away, July 1, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife Nellie Irene Hanes. He is survived by his children; Shirley I. (Charles) Williams of Jonesboro, Earnest P. (Brenda) Hanes Jr. of Sharpsburg, 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 5,...
Norma Gail Callaway
Jul 1, 2013
Mrs. Norma Gail Callaway, age 49, passed away, July 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents; Norman (Glenda) Bransford, sister; Rebecca Dawn Sloan. She is survived by her husband; Roy Kenneth Callaway, children; Cassandra Alisha Cooper, David Ellis Cooper, Sarah Ann Callaway, Roy Kenneth Callaway Jr., sister; Deborah Torma, grandchild; Alayna Katherine Wallstedt. Funeral services will be...
Patricia Deborah Mitchel
Jun 30, 2013
Mrs. Patricia Deborah Mitchel, age 56, of Jonesboro, passed away, June 30, 2013. She attended Glad Tidings Church. She is survived by her husband; Earnest, children; Tana Tyler, Laqueto Houston, Tyshondra Williams, Deaquon Mitchel, Marquis Mitchel, brothers; Ervin Lee Harrington, Jr., Roger D. Harrington, Darryl T. Harrington, sister; Carrie H. Roscoe and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at...
Thomas James Chastain Sr.
Jun 30, 2013
Mr. Thomas James Chastain, Sr., age 82, of Rex, passed away, June 30, 2013. He was a member of College Park Masonic Lodge #454. He is survived by his wife; Annette S. Chastain, son; Thomas Chastain, Jr. of Jonesboro, brothers; Clyde (Geraldine) Chastain of College Park, Gerald (Shirley) Chastain of VA, grandchildren; Heather Chastain, Haley Chastain, and Cameron Chastain. Funeral...
Rebecca Landress Stone
Jun 29, 2013
Mrs. Rebecca Landress Stone, age 88, passed away, June 29, 2013. She was born on August 20, 1924 in Snellville, GA to Thomas L. Landress and Minnie Sue Black Landress. She graduated from Snellville High School. She was a member of Springdale Christian Church in Atlanta. Mrs. Stone worked as a permanent Supply Teacher for the Atlanta Public Schools. She...
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