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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...

Rt. Lt. Col. Fredrick W. Wright

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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