Obituaries

Bonny Rivers Morgan

Bonny Rivers Morgan

Oct 6, 2012

Mrs. Bonny Rivers Morgan, age 84, passed away, October 6, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband; Stanley Lewis Morgan, Jr., sons; John and Lewis Morgan. She is survived by her sister; Janet Scarbrough. Memorial services will be held, Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at 2 PM at Jonesboro First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends one...

Robert Shane Lanier

Robert Shane Lanier

Oct 5, 2012

Mr. Shane Lanier, age 40, of Ellenwood, passed away, October 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father; Robert E. Lanier. He is survived by his mother; Pat Lanier, brother; Scott Lanier, sister; Stacy Bilicki, 3 nephews and 1 niece. A memorial service will be held, Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 2 PM at Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. The...

Bernadette Michelle Charles

Bernadette Michelle Charles

Sep 30, 2012

Mrs. Bernadette Michelle Charles, age 53, of Morrow, passed away, September 30, 2012. She is survived by her husband; Jean R. Charles, children; Kenold Charles, Myrline Charles, Jude Charles, Johnny Charles, Josue Charles, Junior Charles, mother; Madia Michelle, siblings; Christonne Michelle, Jean Claude Michelle, Jacobb Michelle, and 7 grandchilren. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, October 6, 2012, at 10...

Lamar Ransom

Lamar Ransom

Sep 29, 2012

Mr. Lamar Ransom, age 83, a long time resident of Jonesboro passed away, Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Piedmont Henry Hospital. He passed away peacefully and quickly. He was preceded in death by his wife; Frances Corine Ransom and most recently by his oldest son; Randy Lamar Ransom. He is survived by his son; Ray Ransom of Decatur. A garden...

Madie May Templeton

Madie May Templeton

Sep 21, 2012

Madie Pauline Wrenn (May) Templeton,86, residing at Brighton Gardens in Dunwoody passed away September 21, 2012 at her home from natural causes. May was born on July 27, 1926 in Collins Georgia. Preceded by her parents Remer and Annie Wrenn, May was blessed with 10 brothers and sisters, 4 children and 8 grand children. May was married to Arthur William...

Clyde H. Curry

Clyde H. Curry

Sep 18, 2012

Mr. Clyde H. Curry, age 88, of Jonesboro, passed away September 18, 2012 after an extended illness. Clyde was born April 9, 1924 in Screven, GA. In his early years he was an automobile mechanic. He later worked as a long haul truck driver and retired from Bowman Transport Company after over 30 years of service. Clyde was a loving...

Alta Lee Hendon

Alta Lee Hendon

Sep 16, 2012

Mrs. Alta Lee Hendon, age 86, passed away, September 16, 2012. She was a resident of Clayton County since 1965. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She retired from Sears Roebuck Company and Georgia Department of Labor. She is survived by her daughter and son in law; Faye H. and Robert H. Doyle of Waleska, sister;...

Vera Mae Adams

Vera Mae Adams

Sep 14, 2012

Mrs. Vera Mae Adams, age 92, formerly of Rex, GA, passed away, September 14, 2012. She was a member of The Rock Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband; Pressley Adams. She is survived by her sons and daughters in law; Kenneth and Sharlene Adams of Jonesboro, Glenn and Tammy Adams of FL, brother; Virgil Ray, sisters;...

Violet C. Ritz Riggs

Violet C. Ritz Riggs

Sep 11, 2012

Mrs. Violet C. Ritz Riggs, 82, was born August 18, 1930 to Anthony and Catherine Ritz, in Edison, NJ. Mrs. Riggs passed away, September 11, 2012 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband; Thomas J. Riggs, son; Allen T. Riggs, sisters; Anna Luty, Anne Marie Wolfe, brothers; John Ritz, Samuel Ritz and Anthony Ritz. Violet...

Mary Jean Booker

Mary Jean Booker

Sep 10, 2012

Mrs. Mary Orr Booker, age 80, passed away, September 10, 2012. She is survived by her daughter; Kathy Johnson, and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be held, Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 1 PM at Plesant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Riverdale, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 from 11AM till...

Hugh Edward Rickles

Hugh Edward Rickles

Sep 8, 2012

Mr. Hugh E. Rickles, age 79, of College Park, passed away, September 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his son; Michael Rickles. He is survived by his wife; Betty Jo, son and daughter in law; David and Sheila Rickles of Lawrenceville, daughter; Jane Rickles of College Park, sister; Frances Smith of Griffin, daughter in law; Tina Rickles of...

Charles Everett Carmical, Sr.

Charles Everett Carmical, Sr.

Sep 2, 2012

Mr. Charles Everett Carmical, age 85, of Hampton, passed away, September 2, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife; Miriam and daughter; Stormi Chastain. He is survived by his children; Charles E. Carmical, Jr. of FL, Tarina Carmical of Hampton, sisters; Dot Cannon of Loganville, Mary Frances Andrews of Gainesville, Katherine McGehee of Perry, grandchildren; Spring, Jennifer, Heather,...

Helen Jean O'Brien Stephens

Helen Jean O'Brien Stephens

Aug 29, 2012

Mrs. Helen Jean O'Brien Stephens, age 75, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away, August 29, 2012. She is survived by her husband; James Norman Stephens, children; Darlene (Norman) Simpson of Eden, NC, Thomasine (Gordon) Hunt of Canada, Eric (Debbie) Durdle of Canada, Colleen J. Durdle of CA, Tommy Stephens of Jonesboro, GA, Conni Durdle of NM, sister; Kathy Barrett of Ball...

Jim Thomas Calnan

Jim Thomas Calnan

Aug 29, 2012

Mr. Jim Thomas Calnan, age 65, of Lake City, passed away, August 29, 2012. He is survived by his wife; Sheila, son; William "Chris" Calnan of TX, stepchild; Christine Reichsteiner of IL, sister; Lore (Richard) Calnan of AL. Memorial services will be held, Saturday, September 1, 2012, at 4 PM at the VFW Post, Lake City, 5080 North Lake Dr....

James L. "Cookie" Wooden

James L. "Cookie" Wooden

Aug 25, 2012

Mr. James Lawton "Cookie" Wooden, age 70, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife; Linda Joyce Wooden, parents; Durrell and Emma Wooden, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by his son and daughter in law; James "Len" and Jeanette Wooden of Zachary, LA, sisters; Kadel Wooden (Wilt Brown) of Eatonton,...

Randy Lamar Ransom

Randy Lamar Ransom

Aug 25, 2012

Mr. Randy Lamar Ransom, a longtime resident of Jonesboro, "the city he loved so much," passed away at his home on Saturday, August 25, 2012. Randy was a friend to everyone and was always willing to share with those who needed his generous helping hand. Preceding him in death was his mother; Frances Corine Ransom. He is survived by his...

Chris C. Condrey

Chris C. Condrey

Aug 23, 2012

Mr. Chris C. Condrey, age 59, of Tarpon Springs, FL, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away, August 23, 2012. Chris retired from the Clayton County Fire Department with 32 years of service as a firefighter and paramedic. He was preceded in death by his wife; Mary Beth Condrey, father; Jerome Condrey, and a brother; David Condrey. He is survived by his...

Annie Mae Buck

Annie Mae Buck

Aug 23, 2012

Mrs. Annie Mae Buck, age 86, of Stockbridge, passed away, August 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband; Rev. Charles Buck, parents; R.B. and Pearl Miller, siblings; Sidney Miller, R.B. Miller, Jr., Janie Wallace, Raymond Miller and Roger Miller. She is survived by her children; Gregory William Buck of McDonough, Gloria Jill (Carlton) Head of Stockbridge, Carolyn...

William Caldwell Pike

William Caldwell Pike

Aug 22, 2012

Heaven just received its newest angel; a true free spirit, provider to the less fortunate, consummate champion of the underdog, a loving son, adored brother, caring uncle and stepfather. William Caldwell Pike was received into God loving arms on August 22, 2012. Bill was born in Huntington, West Virginia on January 29, 1949. His greatest joy was being a mentor...

Frank Terry "Ted" Kepley

Frank Terry "Ted" Kepley

Aug 19, 2012

Mr. Frank Terry "Ted" Kepley, age, 79, of Morrow, passed away, August 19, 2012. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the FAA as a Controller. His true passion was being a private pilot. He is survived by his children; Julie Ann Williams of Newnan, Terry Lea Raiford of Savannah, Frank Michael Kepley of Riverdale, brother; Bryce...

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