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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lavona Jane Jackson
Aug 19, 2012
Mrs. LaVona Jane Jackson, age 84, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 19, 2012. She is survived by her children; Randy Fisher, Sandra Moore, Georganna Evoy, Eddie Fisher, Marlene Couture, Nita Edwards, and Susan Crane, Sister; Maxine Vaughn, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012, in the chapel of the...
Dorothy M. Maddox
Aug 17, 2012
Mrs. Dorothy M. Maddox, age 73, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 17, 2012. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sue Walters. She is survived by her husband; Frank Maddox, children; Barbara Bradbury of Newnan, Lisa (Randy) Farrar of Jonesboro, Marshall (Melissa) Maddox of Griffin, sister; Margaret (Bob)...
Chris Sides
Aug 15, 2012
Mr. Chris Sides, beloved husband, father, and son, age 41, of McDonough, passed away, August 15, 2012. He was born in East Point, GA. He worked for United Distributors for 18 years, where he was a strong leader and mentor. He considered his coworkers as family. Throughout his childhood and teenage years he had a passion for competitive BMX racing....
Mark Victor Hiers
Aug 15, 2012
Mr. Mark V. Hiers, age 58, of Riverdale, passed away, August 15, 2012. He is survived by his mother; Margaret Hiers of Riverdale, brother; Harold M. Hiers of Riverdale, nephews; Shaun Hiers, Christian Hiers, and sister-in-law; Teresa Hiers. No services are planned at this time.
Hoke Smith Propes, Jr.
Aug 13, 2012
Hoke S. Propes Jr., age 83 of Jonesboro passed away Monday, August 13, 2012. He grew up in Nicholls, GA, and moved to Jonesboro in 1959. He retired from American Freight and was a former president of his teamsters retiree club. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro and a member of the Upper...
Steven Anthony Mcdonald, Sr.
Aug 11, 2012
Mr. Steven A. McDonald, Sr., age 61, of Ft. Payne, Alabama, passed away, August 11, 2012. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law; Steven A., Jr. and Sharon McDonald of Stockbridge, parents; Armus S. and Betty Jean McDonald, sister; Debbie Mathis, grandchildren; Steven McDonould III, and Kayla McDonald. No services are planned at this time.
Lorraine Lynn Noble
Aug 11, 2012
Mrs. Lorraine Lynn Noble, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 11, 2012. She is survived by her children; Chantelle Noble of Jonesboro, Martelle Jossart of WI, Elissa Brown of WI, brothers; Thomas Browne Arthur Noble of WI, James Noble of WI, sisters; Cheryl Noble Cocroft of TN, Candice Noble of WI, 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Memorial services will be...
Gerald Aubry Kopp
Aug 11, 2012
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Gerald "Jerry" Kopp, age 80, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 11, 2012. Mr. Kopp was a developer and builder and owned Koppar Corporation. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1972. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross while flying in Vietnam. Mr. Kopp was also an Eagle Scout while in the Boy Scouts. He was preceded...
