Obituaries

Velma Mae Cooper

Velma Mae Cooper

Mar 25, 2013

Mrs. Velma Mae Cooper, age 90, of Sharpsburg, GA, passed away, March 25, 2013. She is survived by her children; Mary Ann (Roy) Barrett of Palmetto, GA, Larry W. (Patti) Cooper of Sharpsburg, GA, 6 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 2:00 PM at Sherwood Memorial Park,...

Linda Jeanette Latanowich

Linda Jeanette Latanowich

Mar 21, 2013

Mrs. Linda Jeanette Latanowich, age 64, of Hampton, passed away, March 21, 2013. She is survived by her husband; John T. Latanowich, children; Bert Davis, Lewis Davis, Dale Lapozinski, Scott Barnes, siblings; Terry Miller, Gary Waters, Darlene Augard, Faye Fortner, Diane Smith, Doris Knight, Lisa McNew, grandchildren; Michael Davis, Kristen Davis, Casey Roque, Matthew Daher, Alexis Hutchinson, Robbyn Hutchinson, James...

Linda Alice Mann

Linda Alice Mann

Mar 19, 2013

Mrs. Linda Mann, age 71, of College Park, passed away, March 19, 2013. She is survived by her husband; Bob Mann, sons and daughters in law; Rev. Anthony and Shannon Mann of Hampton, David and Tami Mann of McDonough, brothers; Larry Chupp, Kenneth Chupp, Wayne Kenney, Tim Kenney, Danny Kenney, sister; Joan Williams, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, nieces and...

Clarence M. Lunsford

Clarence M. Lunsford

Mar 19, 2013

Mr. Clarence M. Lunsford, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away, March 19, 2013. He was preceded in death by his daughter; Cynthia Lynn Scott. He is survived by his wife; Mary L. Lunsford, children; Clarence M. (Mary) Lunsford, Jr., Rita (Mike) Bone, Annette (Arnold) Hopkins, Betty Jane (Steve) Pittman, Michael (Penny) Lunsford, Sandra Willingham, Dale (Patty) Lunsford, Stephanie Adkins,...

Gary Lynn Pennell

Gary Lynn Pennell

Mar 17, 2013

Mr. Gary Lynn Pennell, age 60, of Rex, passed away, March 17, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father; George Henry Pennell and a brother; William Darrell Pennell. He is survived by his mother; Clara Ann Pennell, son; Brian Lee Kelly, sisters; Gena Rae Newman, and Cathy Marlena Tedford. Funeral Services will be held, 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March...

Jon Stephen Stewart

Jon Stephen Stewart

Mar 16, 2013

Mr. Jon S. Stewart, age 65, of Rex, passed away, March 16, 2013. He is survived by his wife; Diane, children; Jack Stewart of Atlanta, Bonnie (Ryan) Hardage of Marietta, siblings; Jay Stewart of CO, Jody Stewart of TX, Janice Stewart of CA, grandchildren; Evan Bauer, Elijah Hardage and Adeline Hardage, nephews; Ben and Clayton DelaChapelle. Memorial Service will be...

Emory Franklin Holloway

Emory Franklin Holloway

Mar 16, 2013

Mr. Emory Franklin Holloway, age 78, of Morrow, passed away, March 16, 2013. Mr. Holloway served in the 82nd Airborne in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife; Virginia, children; Emory Stephen Holloway of Hampton, Doug (Elaine) Holloway of Fayetteville, Emily Stephanie Bragg of Walnut Grove, grandchildren; Christina (Aaron) McCullough of Newnan, Kimberly (Chris) Simpson of Griffin and...

Nettie Lee Wright

Nettie Lee Wright

Mar 13, 2013

Nettie Lee Wright, age 76, of Jonesboro, passed away, March 13, 2013. She is survived by her husband; Wilmer Thomas Wright, children; Brenda Faye Wiegmann, Thomas "Wayne" Wright, brother; John "Emory" Seay, sister; Mary Lizzie Seay Binkney, grandchildren; Michele Lee Ross, Tabitha Renee Tanner, Thomas Wayne Wright, Jr., great grandchildren; Trenton Zackery Tanner, Hunter Kane Wright, Brayden James Dobbins, nieces...

Randall "Randy" W. Cornelius

Randall "Randy" W. Cornelius

Mar 12, 2013

Mr. Randall "Randy" Wayne Cornelius, age 55, of Morrow, passed away, March 12, 2013. He was preceded in death by his brother; Ronald Cornelius. He is survived by his parents; Leon and Annette Cornelius of Morrow, sister and brother in law; Robin and Kerry Doyal of PA, brothers and sisters in law; Rick and Mary Cornelius of Cumming and Raymond...

Winfred "Wimp" Edward Colley

Winfred "Wimp" Edward Colley

Mar 10, 2013

Mr. Winfred "Wimp" Edward Colley, age 77, of Jonesboro, passed away, March 10, 2013. He is survived by wife; Linda, children; Crystal (John) Norigenna of Newnan, Michael (Shimley) Colley of Atlanta, April (Michael) Morris of Stockbridge, grandchildren; Alex Richards, Cameron Morris, brothers; Bobby (Peggy) Colley of Bethlehem, Howard (Wanda) Colley of TN, Ronald (Betty) Colley of Griffin, sisters; Ruby Clark...

Evelyn H. Swofford

Evelyn H. Swofford

Mar 7, 2013

Mrs. Evelyn H. Swofford, age 93, of Rex, passed away, March 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband; James R. Swofford Sr., son; James R. Swofford Jr. grandsons; Andy Swofford, Gregory Swofford. She is survived by her daughter; Betty S. (Don) Mason of Rex, sister; Belle Meadows of Douglasville, grandsons; Scott Mason of Rex, Chris (Dawn) Mason...

Luther Glenn Lowrey

Luther Glenn Lowrey

Mar 4, 2013

Mr. Luther G. Lowrey, age 83, of McDonough, passed away, March 4, 2013. He attended First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. He retired from AT&T and was a member of the Forest Park Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife; Valera, daughter and son in law; Marie (Glenn) Armstrong of McDonough, brother; Dewitt Lowrey of Alabama, sister and brother in...

Mildred Whittington Smith

Mildred Whittington Smith

Mar 1, 2013

Mrs. Mildred Whittington Smith, age 89, of Jonesboro, passed away, March 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Milton L. Smith, and was co-owner of M.L. Smith Sand and Gravel in Forest Park, GA. Mrs. Smith was also preceded in death by her beloved son-in-laws; Ray Ricks and Ray Harden. Mildred was the daughter...

Margaret Frances Beese

Margaret Frances Beese

Feb 18, 2013

Margaret Somers (Nan) Beese, age 90, of McDonough, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2013. Margaret was born on March 28, 1922. She was proud of the success enjoyed by her 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren in their professional and athletic endeavors. She also actively supported the Gladiator Special Needs Football Program. In addition she...

Edna Ruth Hickman

Edna Ruth Hickman

Feb 15, 2013

Mrs. Edna Ruth Hickman, age 89, of Jackson, passed away, February 15, 2013. She is survived by her children; Elaine Hickman of Jackson, Linda (Greg) Knight of Franklin, Dorothy Briscoe of Stockbridge, sister; Rena Mae (James) Peppers of Locust Grove, grandchildren; Rhonda Thompson, Christopher Knight, Dena Croix, Darren Briscoe, great grandchildren; Chandler White, Jared White, Camrin Knight, Devin Knight, Jacob...

William Carlton Stone

William Carlton Stone

Feb 15, 2013

Mr. William Carlton Stone, age 62, of McDonough, passed away, February 15, 2013. He is survived by his wife; Patti, children; Derek (Linda) Coleman of KY, Derelyn (Preston) Allen of Lyons, father; William R. Stone of Cordele, sister; Pat (Steve) Miecznikowski of Jonesboro, grandchildren; Christopher, Tiffany, James O., Jason, Dustin, Michelle, great grandchildren; Jayda, Leshon, Christian, Andrew, Maddie, niece; Stephanie...

Jennifer Michelle Kelly

Jennifer Michelle Kelly

Feb 14, 2013

Mrs. Jennifer Kelly, age 42, of Stockbridge, passed away, February 14, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend; Tim Kelly, son; Corey Giles, mother; Linda Day and father; James Atkins. No services planned at this time.

Ewell Leon Mcdade, Sr.

Ewell Leon Mcdade, Sr.

Feb 12, 2013

Mr. Ewell Leon McDade, age 78, of Hampton, passed away, February 12, 2013. He retired from Clayton County Public Works. . He was preceded in death by his sons; Danny Ray McDade and Ewell McDade, Jr. He is survived by his wife; Evelyn, children; Joyce (Tim) Camp of Hampton, John McDade of Hampton, Janice Patterson of Hampton, Art Patterson of...

Guy L. Birchfield

Guy L. Birchfield

Feb 10, 2013

Mr. Guy Linward Birchfield, age 91, of Jonesboro, passed away, February 10, 2013. He was born in Ashland, AL, on May 15, 1921 to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Brewster and Mamie I. Dora Todd Birchfield. Mr. Birchfield was in the Army Air Corps during WWII and stationed in India. He worked for Delta Air Lines from 1946-1986, where...

Shirley Ann Jones

Shirley Ann Jones

Feb 4, 2013

Mrs. Shirley Ann Jones, age 76, of Hampton, passed away, February 4, 2013. She is survived by her son and daughter in law; Charles Edward, Jr. and Laura Jones of Jonesboro, sister; Mary Shepard of Griffin, grandchildren; Crystal Franks, Kyle Jones, great grandchildren; Samuel Jordan and Jayden Franks. A memorial service will be held, Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 6...

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