Rt. Lt. Col. Fredrick W. Wright
Feb 3, 2013
Ret. Lt. Col. Fredrick W. Wright, age 68, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away, February 3, 2013. He was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, a Vietnam Veteran, he was on the staff of West Point Military Academy, and was part of the Berlin Brigade. He grew up in Olney, IL and graduated from East Richland High School class of...
Judy Marie Barton
Feb 3, 2013
Mrs. Judy Marie Barton, age 58, of Morrow, passed away, February 3, 2013. She is survived by her daughter; Jessie Marie Barton of Stockbridge, and a brother; Scott Nicholson of Morrow. A private service will be held at a later date.
Mae B Brown
Feb 2, 2013
BROWN- Mrs. Maybelle Blair Brown age 93 of Foshee Road Brewton, Alabama passed away Saturday February 2, 2013 in a Jonesboro, Georgia Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was a native and long time resident of Brewton, Alabama. Mrs. Brown attended Appleton Church of Christ and a former machine operator from the box factory at T.R. Miller Mill Company....
Charles W. Corbett
Jan 31, 2013
Mr. Charles W. Corbett, age 67, of Jackson, passed away, January 31, 2013. He was retired from Local Union 926 Operating Engineers. He is survived by his wife; Linda, children; Jimmy Corbett of Jackson, Randy Corbett of Jackson, Stacey Corbett of Pinson, AL, sister; Martha Ann (Dennis) Adams of McDonough, brothers; Jeff Chambers of Forsyth, and Kevin Chambers of Cartersville....
Gerda Delong
Jan 30, 2013
Mrs. Gerda DeLong, age 71, of Jonesboro passed away, January 30, 2013. She is survived by her husband; Richard, children; Sandra Marie DeLong, Marianna Alger, Randy DeLong, David DeLong, Michael DeLong, 14 brothers and sisters, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a multitude of friends and family in Germany. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 2-4...
Ollie Trammell Hand
Jan 26, 2013
Mrs. Ollie Trammell Hand, age 95, of Jonesboro, passed away, January 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband James Hand and son-in-law William Vasser. She is survived by her children; Shirley Vasser and Dianne (Kendall) Foster of Jonesboro, 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held,...
Laura Upton Towe
Jan 26, 2013
Mrs. Laura Upton Towe, age 72, of Hampton, passed away, January 26, 2013. She was born, November 24, 1940 in Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her parents; Wesley Grady Upton and Dolly Thompson Upton, husband; Lloyd L. Towe, Sr., sons; Charles Thomas Towe, William Keith Towe, brothers; Larry Upton and Michael Upton. She is survived by her children;...
Ray Lester Day
Jan 22, 2013
Mr. Ray L. Day, age 75, of Morrow, passed away, January 22, 2013. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, member of the Lions Club and The Gideons International. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sue, children; Melanie (Chip) Farmer, Timothy (Jatha) Day, Dee (Toby) Phillips, brother; Michael David Day, 7 grandchildren; and...
Sheila Lynn Northcutt
Jan 21, 2013
Mrs. Sheila Lynn Northcutt, age 61, passed away, January 21, 2013. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 9, 2012 from 12-1 PM at the funeral home. Graveside services will follow at 2 PM on Saturday at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Forest Park, GA.
Charles Ross Mcdonald
Jan 21, 2013
Mr. Charles R. McDonald, age 77, of Union City, GA, passed away, January 21, 2013. He was born on June 17, 1935 in Ellsworth Maine. He retired from Delta Air Lines, he was a Mason and served in the Air Force. He is survived by his children; Sharon (David) White of Little River, SC, Kent McDonald of Jonesboro, GA, Scott...
Thomas (Tom) G. Harper
Jan 20, 2013
Mr. Thomas (Tom) Gordon Harper, age 72, of Jonesboro, passed away, Sunday, January 20, 2013. He was born on September 21, 1940 in Carroll County, GA. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents; Gordon and Eunice Harper of Douglasville, stepson; Ethan Hawke of Covington and grandson; Scott Price....
Hugh Gilbert Thomas Sr.
Jan 17, 2013
Mr. Hugh G. Thomas, Sr., age 75, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away, January 17, 2013. He is survived by his wife; Emily, children; Hugh G. Thomas Jr., of Jonesboro, Donna Suzanne (Roger) Bentley of Jackson, Alan K. (Rhonda) Thomas of Locust Grove, brother; Otis "Larry" (Dianne) Thomas of Stockbridge, grandchildren; Christina Wheeler, Joshua Bentley, Christopher Thomas, great grandchildren; Derek Wheeler...
Demester E. Dunaway
Jan 14, 2013
Mr. Demester E. Dunaway, age 86, of Ellenwood, passed away, January 14, 2013. Mr. Dunaway was a native of Atlanta. He retired from Johnson Motor Lines and a member of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife; Willie Mae Dunaway. He is survived by his children and their spouses; Joan (Tom) Murphy of Lake City, Jan...
Richard Lee Watson, Jr.
Jan 12, 2013
Mr. Richard Lee Watson, Jr, age 76, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away, January 12, 2013. He was born in Edgewood, MD, to the late Richard Lee Watson, Sr. and Helen Mickey Watson. He was a graduate of Bel Air High School class of 1954. He is survived by his wife; Sandra, sister; Barbara H. Gallahair of MD, sister in law...
Carmen Vazquez Rivera
Jan 11, 2013
Mrs. Carmen Vazquez Rivera, age 93, passed away, January 11, 2013. No services are planned at this time.
Henry Wardenga
Jan 8, 2013
Mr. Henry Wardenga, age 90, of McDonough, passed away and went to be with The Lord, Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Mr. Wardenga was born on July 29, 1922 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Polish emigrants, Stephen and Jennie (Kita) Wardenga. After graduation from East High, he enlisted in the Naval Aviation Cadet program receiving his wings and commission as an Ensign...
Elizabeth Benton
Jan 8, 2013
Mrs. Elizabeth Benton, age 92, of Jackson, GA, formerly of the Georgetown, SC area, passed away, January 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband; Willie Benton, Jr., and daughter; Mary Sue Dunn. She is survived by her children; Willie (Barbie) Benton III of Jackson, GA, T. M. Wood of Wallace, SC, Carolyn (Jim) Abner of Eubank, KY,...
Vernon Raymond Weaklend
Jan 7, 2013
Mr. Vernon R. Weaklend, age 62, of Jonesboro, passed away, January 7, 2013. No services are planned at this time.
Joann Parris Watkins
Jan 7, 2013
Mrs. Joann Watkins, age 77, of Fayetteville, passed away, January 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband; Thomas Frank Watkins. She is survived by her children; Sherry (Rusty) Rutherford of Powder Springs, Debbie (Mike) McClanahan of Fayetteville, Rhonda (Mike) Allen of Sharpsburg, Tommy (Jeannie) Watkins of Shreveport, LA, Ricky Dumas of Newnan, sisters; Margie Smith of Palmetto,...
Bric Godfrey
Jan 3, 2013
Mr. Bric Godfrey, age 49, of Jonesboro, passed away, January 3, 2013. He is survived by his wife; Victoria Godfrey, daughter; Brandi Godfrey, mother; Gail Duttenhoffer, brothers-in-law; Ricky (Carolyn) Griffin, Michael Griffin, nephews; Jason Griffin, Ralph Griffin. Memorial service will be held, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 4 PM in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. The family will receive...
