Bobbie Swint Massey
May 7, 2013
Mrs. Bobbie Swint Massey, age 69, of Hampton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She had over 4 decades of perfect attendance in Sunday School. She retired from the State of Georgia, Department of Education in the Personnel Department. She loved...
Melinda Elise Gray
May 7, 2013
Miss Melinda Gray, age 47, of Hampton, passed away, May 7, 2013. She is survived by her mother; Melba Jean Gray of Hampton, brothers; Bradley (Tina) Gray of Hampton, Clinton (Karen) Gray of Stockbridge, sister; Denise Coode of Hampton. Funeral Services will be held, Friday, May 10, 2013 at 11 AM in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. Rev. Mike...
William Land
May 7, 2013
Mr. William L. Land, age 72, of Snellville, passed away, May 7, 2013. He was a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Mr. Land was a Recording Artist at Warner Records. He was a retired member of the Local Union No. 72 with over 40 years of service. His passions in life were his music, fishing, family and...
Patricia S. Heard
May 6, 2013
Mrs. Patricia S. Heard, age 73, of Rex, passed away, May 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her son; Mark Anthony Heard. She is survived by her husband; Joel Heard, son; Timothy Randall Heard of Commerce, sister; Debbie (James) Deloach of Brooks, grandchildren; Joshua Ryan Heard, Alaina Joan (Daniel) Perkins, Megan Gabrielle (Marshall) Whitley, great grandchild; Ashlyn Grace...
Sidney J. Adams
May 6, 2013
Mr. Sidney J. Adams, age 84, of Ellenwood, passed away at home, May 6, 2013. He was born September 3, 1928 in Holt, Fla. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marie D. Adams, 5 daughters; Rogina, Cathy Jean, Beth, Kathi, Nancy and their husbands, brothers; Joseph, Timothy, sisters; Nell, Betty Jo, 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren....
Rutilio Garibay Jr.
May 5, 2013
Mr. Rutilio Garibay Jr., age 39, of Stockbridge, passed away May 5, 2013. He is survived by his wife; Patricia Garibay, children; Amanda and Alexis, parents; Rutilio and Francisca Garibay, brothers; Julian, Jose, and Frank. Funeral services will be held, Friday, May 10, 2013, at 7 PM in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. Pastor Vince Villari will officiate. The...
Marcus Lafayette Pittman Jr.
May 5, 2013
Marcus Lafayette Pittman Jr. age 47 of Jonesboro, GA, passed away on May 5, 2013. He was predeceased by his mother Marilyn Bawanna Walker McWilliams, Father Marcus L. Pittman Sr. and sibling Heidi Martitia Bragg Burnes. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Pittman. Close relatives are: Caroline Pittman of Aspen CO.; Joe (Audrey) Lassiter of Columbia SC.; Candice Haynie...
Jessie Lee Knight
Apr 29, 2013
Mrs. Jessie Lee Knight, age 81, of Stockbridge, passed away, April 29, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband; Wade Thomas Knight. She is survived by her children; Brenda (Paul) Inwood of McDonough, Timothy (Lisa) Knight of McDonough, brothers; James O. Callihan of Owensboro, KY, Joseph E. Callihan of Stockbridge, sisters; Rachel Carver of Smyrna, Agnes Caison of...
Mary Garnett Parsley
Apr 28, 2013
Mrs. Mary G. Parsley, age 92, of Jonesboro, passed away, April 28, 2013. Funeral Services will be held, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2 PM in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Rev. Irvin Pearre will officiate. Interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Park.
James William Corbin, Sr.
Apr 27, 2013
Mr. James W. Corbin, Sr., age 85, of Jonesboro, passed away, April 27, 2013. He founded Corbin Gas Company in 1968. He was a member of Club 87 Hunting Club. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Forest Park. He was preceded in death by his wife; Joyce Corbin. Mr. Corbin is survived by his children; James W....
John William Mcginnis
Apr 22, 2013
Mr. John William McGinnis, age 85, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away, April 22, 2013. He was born on February 5, 1928 in Murray GA. He served in the Army from 1946-1947. He was an avid car lover and admired horses. He was preceded in death by his parents; Jim and Glenner McGinnis of Calhoun, daughter; Patricia Diane McGinnis, brother; Troy...
Janice Brown Wilson
Apr 19, 2013
Mrs. Janice Brown Wilson, age 72, of Jonesboro, passed away, April 19, 2013. She is survived by her husband; Jack, daughter and son in law; Denise (Dennis) Adams of Stockbridge, grandchildren; Robyn (David, Jr.) Webb, Nicholas Roberts and his fiancé; Clare Dobyns, great grandchildren; Christopher Webb, Cameron Webb, Hannah Webb and Lillian Roberts. Funeral services will be held, Sunday, April...
Joyce Strickland Crane
Apr 18, 2013
Joyce Strickland Crane, age 85, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Audry P. Crane. Joyce and Audry owned and operated A.P. Crane Electric, Inc. Mrs. Crane was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and more recently, a member of First Christian Church of Jonesboro. Mrs. Crane was...
Kimberly Sanders Harp
Apr 16, 2013
Mrs. Kimberly D. Sanders Harp, age 35, of Stockbridge, passed away, April 16, 2013. She is survived by her children; Jason Dakota, Kelci Delayne Harp, mother; Sharon Sanders, brothers; Jeff Sanders, Jason Sanders, sisters; Tammy Lamb, Crystal Chambers and Melissa Parker. Memorial services will be held, Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 2 PM in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home....
Charles "Chuck" Jimison
Apr 15, 2013
Charles "Chuck" W. Jimison, age 79, of Jonesboro, GA passed away on April 15, 2013. He was born on January 4, 1934 in Lewisburg, W VA. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Patti Hager Jimison of Proctorville, Ohio, son; Charles Allen Jimison and daughter-in-law Nancy Munford Jimison of Hopewell, VA, daughter; Kristy Jimison Bein and son-in-law...
James William Wade, Sr.
Apr 13, 2013
Mr. James "Jim" Wade Sr., age 66, of Riverdale passed away, Saturday, April 13, 2013. He was an Elder at Glad Tidings Church in Jonesboro, GA. He is survived by wife; Priscilla Diane Wade, daughter; Stephanie (Tim) Butler of Newnan, son; James William Wade, Jr., of Riverdale, sister; Evelyn (Rev. Robert) McCurry, grandchildren; Grayson Butler, Jimmy Wade III, and Joshua...
Richard Kelly Sprayberry
Apr 4, 2013
Mr. Richard Kelly Sprayberry, age 44, of Hampton, GA, passed away, April 4, 2013. He was born on April 9, 1968 in Atlanta, GA. He was an avid Nascar Fan and worked with Richard Petty Driving Experience at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He is survived by his wife; Krista Martin Sprayberry, son; Richard Tyler Sprayberry, parents; Richard Thomas (Sherry Miller) Sprayberry,...
Margaret Ellen Hiers
Apr 2, 2013
Mrs. Margaret Ellen Hiers, age 87, of Riverdale, passed away, April 2, 2013. She is survived by her son; Harold M. Hiers, grandchildren; Shaun Hiers and Christian Hiers. No services are planned at this time.
Jack Edward Hughes
Mar 31, 2013
Mr. Jack Edward Hughes, age 86, of Griffin, passed away, March 31, 2013. He is survived by his wife; Barbara, children; Timothy Wayne (Dianne) York of Jackson, Michael Anthony York of Guyton, brothers; Henry (Betty) Hughes of Douglasville, Jimmy (Pat) Hughes of Acworth, sister; Evelyn Gillis of Decatur, grandchildren; Melissa York, Stevie Lee York, Scott (Angie) Biggs, Duane (Deanna) Biggs,...
Angela Vongsa Sooksatit
Mar 27, 2013
Mrs. Angela Vongsa Sooksatit, age 62, of Jonesboro, passed away, March 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father; Thao Phanh Vongsa, mother; Nang Chanh Vongsa. She is survived by her husband: Kaukul Sooksatit, children; Kayasith Phoumithone, Phisamay Phoumithone, Sayasack Phoumithone, Vilaylack Phoumithone, siblings; Vath Vongsa, Douangvay Vongsa, Petsmone Vongsa, Phonepasit Vongsa, Venethip Senethavy, Koung Vongsa. Funeral services...
