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...
Mallie Enfinger
Aug 9, 2012
Mr. Mallie Enfinger Jr., age 82, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 9, 2012. Mr. Enfinger attended Glad Tidings Church. He was a member of Woodmen of the World, Ga. Power Ambassador, Ga. Fraternal Alliance, U.S. Navy Veteran, sportsman in hunting, rafting, and camping and active in community service. He is survived by his wife of 59 yrs Betty, son; Keith...
Oliver Jack Collins, Jr.
Aug 6, 2012
Ret. Col. Oliver J. Collins, Jr., age 65, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 6, 2012. He served 30 years in the U.S. Army. He was a history teacher at Stockbridge High School. He is survived by his wife; Mary, children; Charles O. (Holly) Collins of NC, Michael A. (Pam) Collins of NC, grandchildren; Riley Collins, Ann Collins, Sara Collins, and...
Janice Kathryn Vitale
Aug 5, 2012
Mrs. Janice K. Vitale, age 69, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 5, 2012. She was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. She ran the Peachtree Road Race seven times. She worked for the U.S. Army Crime Lab and Clayton County Parks and Recreation. She is survived by her husband; Robert, children; Jody (George) Cabral of Hampton, David Vitale...
James Allen Mize
Aug 2, 2012
Mr. James A. Mize, age 74, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 2, 2012. He was a member of the Riverdale Masonic Lodge, Yarrab Shrine, and Scottish Rite. He is survived by his wife; Glenda, daughter; Janet Mize Kidd of Stockbridge, daughter and son in law; Lorraine Mize (Jeff) Durden of McDonough, son; Gary Allen Mize of Paducah, KY, brother; Andy...
Gary A Simmons
Aug 1, 2012
Mr. Gary A. Simmons, age 66, of Morrow, passed away, August 1, 2012. He was predeceased by his step-son; Andy Musgrove. He is survived by his loving wife, Lena Simmons, step-children Rex Musgrove, Jr., David Musgrove, Tim Musgrove, brother; Mack Simmons and Paul Simmons, sisters; Norma Nixon and Barbara Wood, 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The family will accept...
Sarah Lee Jasensky
Aug 1, 2012
Mrs. Sarah L. Jasensky, age 56, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her son; Michael Jasensky. She is survived by her children; James Hendrix of Grantville, Kornicki Hendrix of Jonesboro, Crystal McManus of MO, Jennifer Jasensky of Jonesboro, Mark Jasensky of Jonesboro, Cayla Lott of Jonesboro, Derek Kinsman of Locust Grove, brothers; Michael...
Margaret Ritter Hearn
Jul 31, 2012
Margaret Ritter Hearn, 81, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31st. She died from the rare disease called Wegener's Vasculitis. She was predeceased by her husband, John (Bob) Hearn, her parents Ruth and Herman Ritter and her brothers John, Robert, & Jimmy Ritter and her sister Mary Ritter. Marge was born in Walhalla, South Carolina. She loved...
James William Duffy
Jul 31, 2012
Mr. James Duffy, age 77, of Jonesboro, passed away, July 31, 2012. His is survived by his children; Pamela Duffy, Lisa Marie Doster, sister; Evelyn Bogozan, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held, Friday, August 3, 2012 at 2 PM in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. Rev. Irvin Pearre will officiate. The family will receive friends...
Mildred C. Bell
Jul 29, 2012
Mrs. Mildred C. Bell, age 91, of Rex, passed away, July 29, 2012. She was a member of The Rock Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband; Noah W. Bell, sons; Douglas H. Bell, Herschel H. Bell, R. Steave Bell. She is survived by her children; Kenneth L. (Elaine) Bell, Janelle (Ron) Brooks, Mary Ann (Ron) Tallman,...
Oliver Wendell Honea, Sr.
Jul 27, 2012
Mr. Oliver W. Honea, Sr., 85 of Jonesboro passed away July 27, 2012. A Navy veteran, he was a member of The Rock Baptist Church and had been employed with the U.S. Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. and Lucille Oliver Honea, brother, William C. Honea, sisters, Anne Lucile Flynn and Peggy Jane Veach....
Shirley Jean Purgason
Jul 24, 2012
Mrs. Shirley Purgason, age 77, of Riverdale, passed away, July 24, 2012. Her husband, Billy Ray, precedes her in death; Funeral services will be held, Friday, July 27, 2012 at 11 AM in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. Rev. Jeff Lowe will officiate. Interment will be at Fairview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 26,...
John Edward Mckinney
Jul 19, 2012
Mr. John E. McKinney, age 92, of McDonough, passed away, July 19, 2012. He was a member of Moores Temple Baptist Church in Lovejoy and the Hapeville Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Freddie McKinney, daughter; Brenda Denmon of McDonough, son; David (Karel) McKinney of McDonough, grandchildren; Rhonda (Jeff) Harris, Michael (Michelle) Parker, Jason ( Beth) McKinney, Joshua...
