James "Jim" Fambrough Benson
Jan 21, 2025
James Fambrough Benson, "Jim" of Baton Rouge, La. passed away on Tuesday January 21st. Jim was 80 years old and met the lord peacefully in his sleep. Jim played football at Fletcher high school in Jacksonville Beach, Florida and for a short time in college before an injury ended his dreams of a football career. His life completely changed at...
Ray Lamar Biggers Jr.
Jan 20, 2025
Ray Lamar "Skip" Biggers, Jr., age 68, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. Ray was born on November 3, 1956, in East Point, Georgia, to the late Martha Milligan and Ray Lamar Biggers, Sr. He worked as a truck driver for Great Southwestern Truck Lines and Emery Air Express for many years. Ray is survived by...
Roland B. Gray Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
Mr. Roland B. Gray, Jr., age 87 of Jonesboro passed away January 19, 2025. Mr. Gray was the Vice President of Marketing with Blue Bird Body Co. and was preceded in death by his parents: Roland B. Gray, Sr. and Nellie Gray. He is survived by his wife: Mary Gray, children: Tracy Gray and Kimberly Gray both of Dripping Springs,...
Ms. Connie Head
Jan 17, 2025
Ms. Connie Head, age 64 of Jonesboro passed away January 17, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents: Gilbert Lanier Hansard and Ethel Lee Betsill Hansard. Connie is survived by her son: Kyle Head (Amber McKenzie), sister: Jennie Smith, Nephews: Justin (Jennifer) Smith and Austin Smith, great nieces and great nephews: Emmy, Kinsley and Rhett. Funeral Services will...
David Lane
Jan 16, 2025
Drew, Below is a rough draft of the obituary I had typed up. Let me know if you want to make any corrections. David Lane, 60, of Locust Grove, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. David was born on December 15, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Jeanette Black and Fred Andrew Lane, Sr. He was preceded...
Scott Benson
Jan 10, 2025
Scott Benson, age 76, of Hampton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. Born on March 7, 1948, in Orlando, Florida, Scott was the son of the late Luther and Gertrude Benson. Scott dedicated much of his life to his work as a computer programmer with Delta Airlines. He was also an active member of Noah's Ark Church. He...
Donald Julian Gibbs Sr.
Jan 7, 2025
Mr. Donald Julian Gibbs Sr., age 94, of Stockbridge, GA, passed away on January 7, 2025. He was a devoted member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ruby Elaine Gibbs of Jonesboro, GA; his brothers, Johnny and Bobby Gibbs; and his beloved wife of 68 years,...
Violeta Virginia Whitt
Jan 7, 2025
Violeta Virginia Whitt, age 93, of Ellenwood, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Virginia was born on April 8, 1931, in Eagle Pass, Texas, to the late Jesus Vargas and Virginia Ayala Vargas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Lloyd K. Whitt. She was a homemaker, a devoted mother, grandmother and...
Willie Edward Seagraves
Jan 6, 2025
Willie Edward Seagraves, age 95, of Forest Park, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2024. Willie led a fulfilling life, dedicating many years to a career in maintenance with Owens Illinois Plastic Division and proudly serving in the United States Army. He was passionate about Nascar, enjoyed visits to the Apple Barn and Cracker Barrel, but above all, he...
Romea Raya Moriles
Jan 5, 2025
Romea Moriles lovingly known as "Grandma Moriles" peacefully departed on January 5, 2025 in Jonesboro, GA leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion. Born on July 4, 1925 in Carigara, Leyte, Philippines to Valeriana Anagap & Celedonio Raya, she was blessed with nine siblings. Grandma Moriles graduated from Western Leyte College earning her teaching degree and went to...
Mr. Joseph Stephen Mincey Sr.
Jan 4, 2025
Joseph Mincey, age 78, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Joseph was born on October 20, 1946, in Reidsville, GA to Steve and Margie Mincey with both preceding him in death. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Boyce, children and stepchildren children, Lori (Marc) Stacy, Stephanie (Dennis) Ward, Joe (Jennifer) Mincey Jr., Christopher Mincey, and...
Ruth Kauffman
Jan 1, 2025
Ruth Kauffman, age 92, of Stockbridge, Georgia, went to heaven to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Ruth was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1933 to the late Maxine and Arthur Sampson. She married John Donston in 1951, who preceded her in death. She later married Clifford Kauffman in 1984, who survives. Ruth was a...
Betty Spier
Dec 29, 2024
Betty Jane Spier, age 95, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024. Betty was born in Hapeville, Georgia to Bessie (Porter) and Raymond Terrell. She grew up in Hapeville and graduated from Hapeville High School where she played in the school band. She continued her love of music at Queens University of Charlotte as a music major for two years....
James Robert Morrissey
Dec 29, 2024
James Robert Morrissey passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 92 on Sunday, December 29, 2024. "Jim" was born to James T. and Mary Olive Morrissey on April 23, 1932 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He proudly served our country in the United States Coast Guard from 1951 – 1954. He was assigned to USCGC Casco (WAVP) and provided...
Elizabeth Holsombach
Dec 29, 2024
Elizabeth Holsombach, age 80, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Elizabeth worked as an LPN at Piedmont Henry Hospital for over 30 years before retiring. She was also a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Lemuel Wyatt Casey and Joseph Maude Casey,...
Joann Swafford
Dec 25, 2024
JoAnn Chesser Swafford 91, of McDonough Ga. Passed away peacefully Wednesday December 25, 2024. JoAnn was born April 20, 1933, to late Helen S. and Morris J. Chesser Sr. of Atlanta, Ga. She was married for 67 years to the late Carlos Clinton Swafford and they raised three children. She was a homemaker, a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and...
Mr. James Lawrence Brown
Dec 24, 2024
Mr. James "Larry" Brown, 75 of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on December 24, 2024. Larry retired from the Fulton County Board of Education Maintenance Department and was a member of the Family First Credit Union Board of Directors for over 30 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and a faithful choir member. Larry is survived...
Joanne Lemastus
Dec 19, 2024
Joanne Lemastus, age 66, of Riverdale, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Betty Ann and Clyde Benefield, and her sister, Cathy Walls. Joanne will be lovingly remembered by her brother, John (Sandra) Benefield; her sister, Yvonne (Jimmy) Higginbotham; her nieces, McCaylin Patton-Dye and Taylor Patton; her nephew, Joseph Dobbs;...
Donna Marie Bartow
Dec 18, 2024
Donna Bartow, age 77, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Jackson Bartow, and her parents, Elon and James Witt Collier. Donna was employed as an office manager at Heffington and Associates, a real estate appraisal service. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Robert Lewis...
Nancy Mays Smith
Dec 17, 2024
Nancy Mays Smith, age 77, passed away early in the morning on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Nancy was born in Atlanta, GA on August 12, 1947, to the late Robert and Louise Mays. She had 5 brothers who she loved very much, Leonard (deceased), Jimmy, Charles, John (deceased), and Richard Mays. Nancy was raised in Stockbridge, GA and graduated in...
