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...
Michael Lynn Rickles
Jul 18, 2012
Mr. Michael L. Rickles, age 58, of Newnan, passed away, July 18, 2012. He retired from Rugged Warehouse in Newnan. He is survived by his wife, Tina Rickles, son; Michael (Amanda) Rickles Jr., daughter; Kelly Rickles, parents; Hugh (Betty Jo) Rickles, brother; David (Sheila) Rickles, sister; Jane Rickles, niece; Amanda Rickles. Flowers accepted or contributions can be made to American...
Norman E. Dalton
Jul 18, 2012
Mr. Norman E. Dalton, age 80, of Forest Park, passed away, July 18, 2012. He was the owner of Forest Park and Main Street Wreckers. He was preceded in death by his wife; Margaret. He is survived by his daughter and son in law; Diane (David) Clay of Forest Park, brother; Tommy Dalton, sisters; Sara Folds of Jonesboro, Barbara Jerriel...
Leland E. Tyler
Jul 17, 2012
Mr. Leland E. Tyler, age 78, of Stockbridge, passed away, July 17, 2012. He was born in Killbuck, OH to the late Rufus and Bernice Tyler. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was an avid swimming pool builder and he loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife; JoAnn Tyler of Stockbridge,...
Dale C. Wiggins, Jr.
Jul 16, 2012
Mr. Dale C. Wiggins, Jr., age 47, of Jonesboro, passed away, July 16, 2012, following a short illness. He was born on November 9, 1964 in Jacksonville, FL. He is survived by his mother; Paula J. Magill of Jonesboro, several beloved aunts, cousins, his dear friend Donny Benschoter, and his significant other; Lucy Griffin. Graveside services will be held, Thursday,...
Edna Jean Brown
Jul 11, 2012
Edna Jean Brown, age 76, of Jackson, passed away, July 11, 2012. She is survived by her children and their spouses; Grady Floyd (Betty) Burdette of NC, Larry Ray (Janet) Burdette of Winder, Kenneth Lee (Debbie) Burdette of Jonesboro, Margie Louise (James) Hull of FL, Rebecca Verna (Lico) Burdette of Rex, Waldo Emerson Jr. Mickey Brown of Jackson, Gary (Beverly)...
Jimmie Ruth Turvey
Jul 9, 2012
Mrs. Jimmie Ruth Turvey, age 74, of Riverdale, passed away, July 9, 2012. She retired from Nabisco. She is survived by her daughter; Susan Lynn Pickett of Bellerose, NY, sisters; Linda Elliott of Zebulon, Sue Dillard of Lilburn. Memorial services will be held, Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 7 PM in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. The family will...
Madge R. Brannen
Jul 9, 2012
Mrs. Madge Williams Brannen, age 91, of Jonesboro, passed away, July 9, 2012. She was a retired Clayton County teacher and school counselor, member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, teacher of the Dorcas Sunday School Class, member of the Women's Educational Sorority, Delta Kappa Gamma, Gamma Alpha Chapter. She is survived by her children; Helene Brannen Hubbard, Claire Brannen...
James D. Coleman
Jul 6, 2012
Mr. James D. Coleman, age 59, of Riverdale, passed away, July 6, 2012. He is survived by his wife; Carrolyn Sue Coleman, children; David Paul Moore, Christia Helen Moore-Jones, April Deanna (Patrick) Malone, grandchildren; Alexandra Gardner, Dylan McAfoos, Kaylyn Moore, Keith Jones, Nathan Jones, and a great grandchild; Autumn Turner. Memorial services will be held, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at...
