Joseph Paul Connelly
Oct 2, 2024
Ret. MSG Joseph Paul Connelly, of McDonough, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to the late Joseph E. and Elizabeth Connelly. Joseph was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann Connelly. Joseph honorably served in the U.S. Army, where he demonstrated his dedication to his country during the Korean...
Trudy Pruitt Wallace
Sep 27, 2024
The family of Trudy Pruitt Wages Wallace is sad to announce that Trudy passed away on September 27, 2024, after bravely battling Alzheimer's Disease. She leaves behind the following: son Darryl Wages and wife Lisa; daughter Gretchen Rowley and husband Dan; brother Al Pruitt and wife Evelyn; brother Irby Pruitt and wife Phyliss; sister Candy Pruitt; sister Vivian Oldknow; and...
Robert "Bob" Rawls
Sep 22, 2024
Mr. Robert "Bob" Rawls, age 74, of Jonesboro, passed away on September 22, 2024. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro and he retired from Low Temp Industries in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents; William Edgar Rawls, Sr., and Polly Casey Rawls and a brother; William Edgar Rawls, Jr. He is survived by...
Mr. Dennis Adams
Sep 15, 2024
Dennis Adams, age 76, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. He dedicated 34 years of his career to General Motors before retiring. A passionate enthusiast, Dennis loved both Volkswagen Beetles and three-wheelers, embodying a spirit of adventure throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Doris Adams and his sister, Barbara...
Michael Angelo Foster Sr.
Sep 5, 2024
Michael Angelo Foster, Sr., age 65, of Carrollton, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Carolyn Foster, mother of his children, his brother, Wesley Foster and nephew, Tracy Ford. Michael is survived by his fiancée, Patricia Prude; the mothers of his children, Joyce McGill, Dorinda Campbell, Delphine Thomas, and...
Mr. Harold Donald Nelson
Sep 3, 2024
Mr. Harold Donald Nelson, age 90, of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son, Harold Donald Nelson, Jr., his parents, Harvey and Inez Nelson, and his brother, Larry Nelson. Harold is survived by his loving wife, Josephine Nelson of Stockbridge; his brother, Wilson (Marywinn) Nelson of FL, as well as...
Sheena Ann Lawrence
Sep 3, 2024
Sheena Ann Lawrence, age 41, of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Sheena was preceded in death by her beloved son, Jayden Goatcher, and her sister, Jennifer Lawrence of McDonough. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Devyn Goatcher, Noah Goatcher II, and Cayden Goatcher, all of Hampton; her mother, Kathy (Hans Stadtler) Lawrence of North Olmstead,...
Mr. Clarence "Mike" Henry Sr.
Aug 27, 2024
Mr. Clarence "Mike" Henry Sr., age 68, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Clarence Henry. Mike is survived by his mother, Ilar Henry of Jonesboro; his son, Clarence Michael Henry Jr. of Bronwen, TN; his brother, Terry DeWayne Henry of Fayetteville; his grandchildren, Shane Henry and Alan...
Marguerite Krepps-Cannon
Aug 26, 2024
Marguerite Krepps-Cannon, age 98, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 26th. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 7th, at the Ford-Stewart Funeral Home chapel, 2047 Hwy 138 S.E., Jonesboro, Georgia 30236, with Pastor Shane Roye officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home starting at 12:00 PM on the same...
Ryan Sanford Yarbrough
Aug 23, 2024
Ryan Sanford Yarbrough, age 56, of Jonesboro, passed away on August 23, 2024. He is survived by his children, Jacqueline Olivia Yarbrough of Duluth, Jacob Ryan Yarbrough of Athens; parents, Larry and Ann Yarbrough of Jonesboro and his sister, Rhonda Yarbrough (Jonathan) Riedel of NY. No services are planned at this time.
Juanita Caldwell Ely
Aug 22, 2024
Mrs. Juanita Caldwell Ely, age 88, of Jonesboro, passed away on August 22, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Berta Caldwell; son, Anthony Ely Sr.; grandchildren, Chris Ely and Kelsey Ely; siblings, Thomas Caldwell, Betty Baker, R. C. Caldwell, Frances Thomas, Janet Wood and Charles Caldwell. She is survived by her children, Diane Ely of...
William H. "Bill" Gant
Aug 21, 2024
Mr. Willam H. "Bill" Gant, age 93 of Stockbridge, passed away on August 21, 2024. He was a long time member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Jonesboro. He retired from the Federal Reserve. He was preceded in death by his wife; Frankie Gant. He is survived by his daughter; Gayle Cynthia Pritchard of Stockbridge, grandchild; Heather Lee Pritchard of...
Pearl Williamson Sanders
Aug 20, 2024
Mrs. Jessie Pearl Williamson Sanders, age 88, of Rex, Georgia passed away, August 20, 2024. She was born in Rex, GA on September 28, 1935 to the late: Thomas Alton (Nellie Dean Griffin) Williamson. She was a life-long member of The Rock Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Patric Lloyd Sanders, and her...
Michael Thaddeus Johnson
Aug 20, 2024
Michael "Mike" Thaddeus Johnson passed away at 68 on Aug. 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He attended Woodward Academy, graduated high school in 1974 and later studied engineering at Georgia Tech. Mike was passionate about science, space, the arts, science fiction and caring for his dog, Moo Moo. He was a humble man with the biggest heart who...
Roger Joseph Pierce
Aug 16, 2024
In Loving Memory of Roger Joseph Pierce With deep respect and heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Roger Joseph Pierce, age 77, of Alpharetta, formerly of Rex, GA, who passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. Born in Springfield, IL, to the late William and Mary Pierce, Roger lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love. Roger proudly...
Mr. Willie Efird Rhyne
Aug 14, 2024
Willie E. Rhyne, age 76, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 14. A devoted member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, Willie will be remembered for his deep faith and commitment to his church community. He was a 1965 Graduate of Mt. Holly High School in Mt. Holly, N.C. and was proud of leading the 1963 football team...
Mrs. Rita Treadwell Johnson
Aug 13, 2024
Rita Marie Treadwell Johnson passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 93 on Aug. 13, 2024. She graduated from Glynn Academy High School in 1948 and earned her B.S. in nursing from St. Teresa of Avila, Kansas City, MO in 1952. Rita was crowned Mrs. Atlanta and was the runner-up for Mrs. Georgia in 1966. She was...
Mrs. Margaret Rogers Burt
Aug 13, 2024
Margaret Rogers Burt, 96, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, August 13. Margaret was a dedicated member of Jonesboro First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Flo Rogers, and her beloved husband, George Burt. Margaret is survived by her son, David Allan Burt of Stockbridge; her grandchildren, Catherine Burt Clay and Jennifer Burt...
Mrs. Ruth B. Brannen
Aug 10, 2024
Mrs. Ruth B. Brannen, age 96 of Metter, GA., formerly of Jonesboro passed away August 10, 2024. Mrs. Brannen was preceded in death by her husband: Wilbur L. Brannen. She is survived by her children: James G. Brannen of Monroe, George W. Brannen of Statesboro, Lewis C. Brannen of Athens and Charlotte Keene of Northern England, ten grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren...
Maryann T. Swan
Aug 9, 2024
Maryann T. Swan, age 64 of Stockbridge passed away August 9, 2024. Maryann was preceded in death by parents: Edwin J. and Mildred M. Swan, sister: Joan Marie Swan, brothers: James C. Swan, Robert G. Swan, Richard P. Swan and Michael J. Swan. She is survived by her daughters: Elisabeth Swan of Cleveland, OH and Teresa Swan of Jonesboro, grandchildren:...
