Faye Lynette Sumner
Feb 25, 2025
Faye "Lynette" Sumner, age 81, of Stockbridge, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Born May 20, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, Lynette was the daughter of the late Hazel "Mae Ruth" Burnette and Harold Edward Looney. She was also preceded in death by her cherished husband of 59 years, Daniel Louis Sumner; her daughter, Jeri Pollard-Smith (and son-in-law,...
Birdie G Upton
Feb 21, 2025
Birdie Upton, 88, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025. Born on December 18, 1936, in McDonough, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Irvine Garner. Birdie dedicated many years of her life to serving others as a customer service representative with the Clayton County Water Authority before retiring. She is lovingly remembered by her...
Evelyn Lorraine Adamson
Feb 11, 2025
Evelyn Lorraine Adamson, age 88, of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Born on August 30, 1936, in Laurel, Mississippi, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Annie Grace Wilson and Ernest Arnold Flynt. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Lyle Flynt. Evelyn was the beloved wife of Melvin Adamson for 68 years....
Stephanie Lozel
Feb 7, 2025
Stephanie Lozel, age 72, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. Born on December 12, 1952, in Manchester, Ohio, Stephanie was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Owens and Stephen Olah. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas William Lozel. Stephanie dedicated much of her life to education, working as a librarian for...
David Oberg
Feb 7, 2025
David Oberg, 72, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. David was born on December 3, 1952, in Keene, New Hampshire, to the late Muriel Searles and Carl Oberg. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and later enjoyed a fulfilling career as a supervisor at Crayex, from which he eventually retired. A lifelong avid...
Mrs. Helen Virginia Mcbroom
Jan 23, 2025
Helen McBroom, age 94, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Born on October 1, 1930, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, Helen was the daughter of the late Verna Lee and George Clark. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 40 years, Gerald Daniel McBroom. She was also preceded in death by her great-grandchild, River...
Gregory Foster
Jan 23, 2025
Gregory Lee Foster, a beloved member of our community, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Greg was born in East Point, Georgia, and spent most of his childhood in Jonesboro, Georgia, before making his home in Eatonton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, William "Gene" Foster. He is survived by his loving mother, Bessie Foster of...
Thomas "Tom" Leon Padgett Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Leon Padgett, Jr., age 62, of Riverdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Tom was born on August 15, 1962, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Eleanor Hollis and Thomas Leon Padgett, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Charles W. and Minnie O. Davis. For many years, Tom worked as a forklift...
James "Jim" Fambrough Benson
Jan 21, 2025
James Fambrough Benson, "Jim" of Baton Rouge, La. passed away on Tuesday January 21st. Jim was 80 years old and met the lord peacefully in his sleep. Jim played football at Fletcher high school in Jacksonville Beach, Florida and for a short time in college before an injury ended his dreams of a football career. His life completely changed at...
Ray Lamar Biggers Jr.
Jan 20, 2025
Ray Lamar "Skip" Biggers, Jr., age 68, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. Ray was born on November 3, 1956, in East Point, Georgia, to the late Martha Milligan and Ray Lamar Biggers, Sr. He worked as a truck driver for Great Southwestern Truck Lines and Emery Air Express for many years. Ray is survived by...
Roland B. Gray Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
Mr. Roland B. Gray, Jr., age 87 of Jonesboro passed away January 19, 2025. Mr. Gray was the Vice President of Marketing with Blue Bird Body Co. and was preceded in death by his parents: Roland B. Gray, Sr. and Nellie Gray. He is survived by his wife: Mary Gray, children: Tracy Gray and Kimberly Gray both of Dripping Springs,...
Ms. Connie Head
Jan 17, 2025
Ms. Connie Head, age 64 of Jonesboro passed away January 17, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents: Gilbert Lanier Hansard and Ethel Lee Betsill Hansard. Connie is survived by her son: Kyle Head (Amber McKenzie), sister: Jennie Smith, Nephews: Justin (Jennifer) Smith and Austin Smith, great nieces and great nephews: Emmy, Kinsley and Rhett. Funeral Services will...
David Lane
Jan 16, 2025
Drew, Below is a rough draft of the obituary I had typed up. Let me know if you want to make any corrections. David Lane, 60, of Locust Grove, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. David was born on December 15, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Jeanette Black and Fred Andrew Lane, Sr. He was preceded...
Scott Benson
Jan 10, 2025
Scott Benson, age 76, of Hampton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. Born on March 7, 1948, in Orlando, Florida, Scott was the son of the late Luther and Gertrude Benson. Scott dedicated much of his life to his work as a computer programmer with Delta Airlines. He was also an active member of Noah's Ark Church. He...
Donald Julian Gibbs Sr.
Jan 7, 2025
Mr. Donald Julian Gibbs Sr., age 94, of Stockbridge, GA, passed away on January 7, 2025. He was a devoted member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ruby Elaine Gibbs of Jonesboro, GA; his brothers, Johnny and Bobby Gibbs; and his beloved wife of 68 years,...
Violeta Virginia Whitt
Jan 7, 2025
Violeta Virginia Whitt, age 93, of Ellenwood, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Virginia was born on April 8, 1931, in Eagle Pass, Texas, to the late Jesus Vargas and Virginia Ayala Vargas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Lloyd K. Whitt. She was a homemaker, a devoted mother, grandmother and...
Willie Edward Seagraves
Jan 6, 2025
Willie Edward Seagraves, age 95, of Forest Park, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2024. Willie led a fulfilling life, dedicating many years to a career in maintenance with Owens Illinois Plastic Division and proudly serving in the United States Army. He was passionate about Nascar, enjoyed visits to the Apple Barn and Cracker Barrel, but above all, he...
Romea Raya Moriles
Jan 5, 2025
Romea Moriles lovingly known as "Grandma Moriles" peacefully departed on January 5, 2025 in Jonesboro, GA leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion. Born on July 4, 1925 in Carigara, Leyte, Philippines to Valeriana Anagap & Celedonio Raya, she was blessed with nine siblings. Grandma Moriles graduated from Western Leyte College earning her teaching degree and went to...
Mr. Joseph Stephen Mincey Sr.
Jan 4, 2025
Joseph Mincey, age 78, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Joseph was born on October 20, 1946, in Reidsville, GA to Steve and Margie Mincey with both preceding him in death. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Boyce, children and stepchildren children, Lori (Marc) Stacy, Stephanie (Dennis) Ward, Joe (Jennifer) Mincey Jr., Christopher Mincey, and...
Ruth Kauffman
Jan 1, 2025
Ruth Kauffman, age 92, of Stockbridge, Georgia, went to heaven to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Ruth was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1933 to the late Maxine and Arthur Sampson. She married John Donston in 1951, who preceded her in death. She later married Clifford Kauffman in 1984, who survives. Ruth was a...
