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Randy Wilson

Randy Wilson

May 14, 2012

Mr. Randy Wilson, age 61, of Jonesboro, passed away, May 14, 2012. He is survived by his daughter and son in law; Lisa and Chad Cox of McDonough, son and daughter in law; Scottie and Angela Wilson of McDonough, mother; Miriam Wilson of Jonesboro, brother and sister in law; Alan and Lulu Wilson of Jonesboro and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services...

Donald Carl Shannon

Donald Carl Shannon

May 13, 2012

Mr. Don Shannon, age 74, of Jonesboro, passed away, May 13, 2012. He retired from the City of College Park as a Building Inspector. He is survived by his daughter and son in law; Lea and Jack Spell of Butler, son; Jeffrey Donald Shannon of Jonesboro, sister; Mary White of Jonesboro, sister and brother in law; Gail and Carl Wills...

Leory Phillips

Leory Phillips

May 11, 2012

Mr. Leroy Phillips, age 91, of Stockbridge, passed away, May 11, 2012. He is survived by his children; Arthur (Linda) Phillips of Stockbridge, Sara Phillips of Conley, Dorothy "Dot" Phillips of Griffin, Peggy (Butch) Polk of SC, Janet Phillips of Morrow, Tammy Toney of Sharpsburg, 18 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held, Monday, May 14, 2012...

Fred Gerald Kelley

Fred Gerald Kelley

May 10, 2012

Mr. Fred G. Kelley, age 72, of Jonesboro, passed away, May 10, 2012. His hobbies were playing cards, chess and fishing. He worked for Ford Motor Company. He is preceded in death by his wife; Vera Jo. He is survived by his daughter and son in law; Tammy and Doug Clemens of Jonesboro, son; Roddy Kelley of Jonesboro, son and...

Cecil Deaver

Cecil Deaver

May 8, 2012

Mr. Cecil Deaver, age 85, of McDonough, passed away, May 8, 2012. He was born, March 5, 1927 in Cherokee County, NC to the late George Frank Deaver and Vella Merrow Deaver. Mr. Deaver was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. Mr. Deaver was an Army Veteran of World War II and was stationed in Austria. He had a career...

Donald Lee Cool

Donald Lee Cool

May 2, 2012

Mr. Donald L. Cool, age 76, of Jonesboro, passed away, May 2, 2012. He was a Navy Veteran. He is survived by his children; Sonya Merritt, Emery Cool, Kimberly Robbins, Jeffrey Cool all of Pensacola, FL, sister; Dorothy L. Alty of TX, 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday, May 7, 2012 at 2 PM in...

Sandra Marie Dobson

Sandra Marie Dobson

Apr 25, 2012

Mrs. Sandra M. Dobson, age 56, of Hampton, passed away, April 25, 2012. She is survived by her daughter; Sherry Hayes of Hampton, step-children; Tim Dobson, Craig Dobson, Chris Dobson, brothers; James Burgess, William Burgess, Simmie Burgess, Richard Burgess, sisters; Barbara Perry, Betty Howell, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 11 AM...

Bettylou Astriab

Bettylou Astriab

Apr 25, 2012

Mrs. BettyLou Astriab, age 60, of Jonesboro, passed away, April 25, 2012. She was a member of Jonesboro First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother; Betty Gimmi. She is survived by her husband; Steve, father; Ray Gimmi of Auburn Hills, MI, brother; Stephen Gimmi of Worthington, OH, and sister; Grace Hinkle of Greenville, MI. Funeral...

Howard A. Hanson

Howard A. Hanson

Apr 24, 2012

Mr. Howard A. Hanson, age 91, of Fayetteville, passed away, April 24, 2012. He was a retired builder and was a member of Ben Hill Masonic Lodge 674. He was preceded in death by his wife; Mary Womack Hanson. He is survived by his sister; Frances H. Arnold of Fayetteville, nephew; Kenneth (Judy) Arnold of Riverdale, nieces; Cathy (Stan) Whitehead...

Richard Carl Conley

Richard Carl Conley

Apr 18, 2012

Mr. Richard Carl Conley, age 64, of Rex, passed away, April 18, 2012. He was a truck driver for J. B. Hunt. He is survived by his wife, Juanita. A Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 4 PM in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...

Gordon D. Baker

Gordon D. Baker

Apr 17, 2012

Gordon (Doc) Baker, age 61, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday morning. A celebration of his life will be held 12:00 pm Saturday, April 21st at Ford-Stewart Funeral Home in Jonesboro, GA with Patrick Lane officiating. Gordon was a wonderful husband, father, Papa, and friend to all who knew him. Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 42 years and...

Ronald Coleman Brown

Ronald Coleman Brown

Apr 17, 2012

Mr. Ronald Coleman Brown, age 77, of Jonesboro, passed away, April 17, 2012. He was retired from Clayton County Board of Commissioners as a Maintenance Technician. He was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his son; Robert J. Brown. He is survived by his wife Violet "Vi" Brown of...

Rebecca S. King

Rebecca S. King

Apr 10, 2012

Mrs. Rebecca Smalling King, age 94, of Jonesboro, formerly of the Macon area, passed away, April 10, 2012. She attended Glenwood Hills United Methodist Church in Macon. She was preceded in death by her husband; Mr. James King, and a son; Al Stehle. She is survived by her daughters and sons in law; Carol and Benjamin Phillips of Jonesboro, Gloria...

Bertha Irene Palmer

Bertha Irene Palmer

Apr 9, 2012

Mrs. Bertha Irene Palmer, age 91, of Locust Grove, passed away, April 9, 2012. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and in their Saints Alive Group. In recent years she went to Locust Grove First Baptist Church where she attended the Jolly Elders Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband; Paul James...

Virginia Lee Watson

Virginia Lee Watson

Apr 6, 2012

Mrs. Virginia Lee Watson, age 78, of Jonesboro, passed away, April 6, 2012 at Southern Crescent Hospital, a special care facility. She suffered from C.O.P.D. for several years prior to her death. Virginia was born August 24, 1933 to the parents of Henry Grady Watson and Nancy Gladys Lee Watson, who predeceased her. She was a resident of Jonesboro, Georgia...

Catherine Elizabeth Kelley

Catherine Elizabeth Kelley

Apr 2, 2012

Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Kelley, age 76, of Stockbridge, passed away, April 2, 2012. She is survived by her husband; Bobby Lee Kelley Sr., children; Cathy Lee Thompson, Bobby Lee Kelley Jr., sister; Margaret Deal. Funeral services will be held, Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 11 AM at Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. Dr. Joe Arthur will officiate. Interment will be at Sherwood...

Paul Anderson Clark

Paul Anderson Clark

Mar 31, 2012

Mr. Paul Clark, age 43, of Stockbridge, passed away, March 31, 2012. He is survived by his children; Zackary Clark, Mia Clark and Nicholas Clark of Jonesboro, parents; John (Angela) Clark of Jonesboro, sisters; Christi (Roy) Davenport of Jonesboro, Robin (Harold) Snyder of North Carolina; nieces and nephews; Tiffany Davenport, Dylan Davenport, Sommer Snyder, Spencer Snyder. Funeral services will be...

Inman Lee Beavers, Jr.

Inman Lee Beavers, Jr.

Mar 29, 2012

Mr. Inman Lee Beavers, Jr., age 66, of Hampton, passed away, March 29, 2012. He was retired from Delta Air Lines. He was preceded in death by his parents; Inman, Sr. and Mary Leslie Beavers and a sister; Mary Beth Beavers Arinez. He is survived by his wife Trudy, daughters and sons-in-law; Angie Beavers (Jim) Gant of Clarksville, Mandy Beavers...

William "Gene" Foster

William "Gene" Foster

Mar 28, 2012

Mr. William "Gene" Foster passed away, Wednesday, March 28, 2012. He lived in Eatonton, GA. He was born and raised in Henry County. He lived in Clayton County for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; Mr. and Mrs. Emory Foster and his brother James T. Foster. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years; Bessie Foster,...

Emory V. Carrin

Emory V. Carrin

Mar 24, 2012

Mr. Emory V. Carrin, age 84, of Jonesboro, passed away, March 24, 2012. He was an active member of Lovejoy Family Church of the Nazarene and was on the Board of Directors at Sun Valley Indian School. He is survived by his wife; Betty, sons and daughters in law; William Van (Reva) Carrin of Huntsville,AL, Clifford Scott (Cindy) Carrin of...

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