Mr. Herbert Gene Berry
Feb 3, 2024
Mr. Herbert Gene Berry, age 83 of Jonesboro passed away February 3, 2024. Mr. Berry is preceded in death by his parents; George and Mae Elizabeth Berry, brother; Bobby Hugh Berry Sr., daughter; Deborah Berry and his wife; Virginia Berry. He is survived by his son; Richard Berry of Jonesboro, daughter; Adrianna Berry (Pooh Bear) of Bremen, brother; Wayne Berry...
Mrs. Jewel "Judy" Drinkard Castellaw
Jan 30, 2024
Mrs. Jewel "Judy" Drinkard Castellaw, age 79, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She is preceded in death by her mother; Susie Yaughn Wright. She is survived by her husband: Jack David Castellaw, children; Steven Craig (Jana) Drinkard of Stockbridge, Rodney Scott (Shelby) Drinkard of Smyrna, sister; Janice (Melvin) Hancock of Perry, grandchildren; Steven Michael (Katie) Drinkard, Lauren...
Mrs. Myrtie Ruth Strickland
Jan 26, 2024
With heavy yet hope-filled hearts we announce the passing of Myrtie Ruth Strickland Strickland after a brief illness. Myrtie was born on 3-3-33 in Sargent, Georgia to James Marion Strickland and Ethel (Blair) Strickland. She was a proud graduate of Hogansville High School. An only child, she often claimed her cousins (Dorothy and Thelma) as her sisters. Myrtie left Hogansville...
Luwi Conrad Edmeade
Jan 25, 2024
Mr. Luwi Edmeade, age 41, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2024. He is survived by his son; Jaymz Edmeade, his parents; Hertli Sylvester Edmeade of New York and Christine (Orlan-Kerk) Williams of Rex, GA, his siblings; Danie (Toni) Edmeade West of Oklahoma and Hertlice Tomlinson of Marietta, GA, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many extended family members....
Mr. Joseph Eugene Nettles
Jan 18, 2024
Mr. Joseph Eugene Nettles, age 57 of Hampton, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father; Robert Nettles, brother; John Nettles. He is survived by his daughters; Amber and Ashley Nettles, mother; Doris Adams, brothers; Robert Nettles, David Nettles, Jack Adams, sisters; Scarlett Nettles, Tammy Nettles, Lisa Hurley, Jackie Moon and several nieces, nephews...
Valerie Lee Knight
Jan 15, 2024
Mrs. Valerie Lee Knight, age 83, of Morrow, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lawrence Knight, Jr.; parents, George Franklin and Cleo Capitola Shutley; brother, George F. "Butch" Shutley, Jr., and a nephew, Russell Smith. She is survived by her son, Joseph L. Knight, III, of Morrow; sisters, Nancy E...
Eric Richard Graf
Jan 13, 2024
Mr. Eric Richard Graf, age 64 of McDonough passed away January 13, 2024. Mr. Graf was a member of Wesley Way United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his father: Lawrence Graf. He is survived by his wife: Elizabeth (Beth) Graf, son: Jason Richard Graf of Kansas City, KS, daughter: Jessica (Justin) Buck of Ball Ground, GA., mother:...
Gary Lee Long
Jan 8, 2024
Mr. Gary Lee Long, age 61 of Jonesboro passed away January 8, 2024. Mr. Long was preceded in death by his wife: Mary S. Long. He is survived by his brother: Arnold Long of Jacksonville, AL, niece: Brittney Long, nephew: Jarrett Long and great-nieces and great-nephews No services are planned at this time.
Mrs. Nancy T. George
Jan 8, 2024
Mrs. Nancy T. George, age 76 of Jonesboro passed away January 8, 2024. Mrs. George had been a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro since 1976 and had taught Preschool there for 40 years. Mrs. George is preceded in death by her parents: Layton and Dorothy Truax. She is survived by her husband of 54 years: Gilbert George, son: Gilbert...
Mrs. Nancy Carol Mcvey
Jan 8, 2024
Mrs. Nancy Carol McVey, age 67 of Covington passed away January 8, 2024. She was a member of Guiding Light Baptist Church, where she served as the church pianist. She was also a Hairdresser for many years. She is preceded in death by her father; William Wayne Daniel. She is survived by her husband; Bernard R. McVey, children; Justin (Ashley)...
Ralph L. Eckerson Jr
Jan 7, 2024
Mr. Ralph Lucas Eckerson, 84, a long-time resident of Jonesboro, GA, passed away on January 7, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was born in West Groton, MA, on August 19, 1939, graduated from Groton High School in 1957, served in the U.S. Navy and then worked in technology for the Department of the Army, majority of the time he worked...
Mr. Kenneth Aaron Law
Dec 28, 2023
Mr. Kenneth Aaron Law, age 73 of Hampton passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023. He is survived by his daughter; Shannon Sperlin of Oxford, Alabama, Caregiver Mandy Nesbitt of Jonesboro, Ga, 2 grandchildren, brothers, Jerry (Ann) Law of Fayetteville, Ga, Larry (Becky) Law of Thomaston, Ga, Rodney Law of California, sister; Melanie (Terry) Akers of Birmingham, Al, nieces and nephews;...
Ms. Peggy Ann Hardy
Dec 25, 2023
Ms. Peggy Ann Hardy, age 90 of McDonough passed away December 25, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents; Calvin and Lillie Mae Hall, and husband; Hugh Allen Hardy and son; Michael Allen Hardy. She is survived by her daughter-in-law; Jill Hardy of Stockbridge; grandchildren; Brandon Hardy, Kristen Hardy, great-grandchildren; Madison Shaw, Ayden Hardy, Grace Hardy, sister; Elizabeth...
Mr. Henry Edward Phillips
Dec 22, 2023
Mr. Henry Edward Phillips, age 72 of Jonesboro, passed away on December 22, 2023. Mr. Phillips was a retired Firefighter from the City of Morrow Fire Department. He devoted 30 years to fire service, 21 of which were with the City of Morrow. In March of 1978 he began as Shift Sgt. working through the ranks becoming Fire Chief in...
Mr. Warren Wesley Vaughan Sr.
Dec 21, 2023
Mr. Warren Wesley Vaughan Sr. age 75 of College Park, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents; Carlton and Erin Vaughan, and brother; Steve Vaughan. He is survived by his children; Warren (Jess) Vaughan Jr of Smyrna, Lauren Vaughan of Kennesaw, sisters; Gale Ginn of Lake City, Ga, LaWanda Oswalt of Lake City,...
Mrs. Grace Purdy Oliver
Dec 20, 2023
Mrs. Grace Purdy Oliver, age 92 of Seneca, South Carolina formerly of Jonesboro passed away December 20, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents; Bruce and Ellie Oliver, husband; James Oliver, child; Leonard Oliver, brothers; Ed and George Purdy, sisters; Lucille Mote and Mable Stewart. She is survived by her children; Timothy (Lynne) Oliver of Anderson, S.C., Tony...
Anne Bray
Dec 18, 2023
Anne Bray, age 68, of Rex, passed away on December 18, 2023. Mrs. Bray was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Kester and Claudette Kester; son, Mike Bray; brother, Michael Kester; and sister, Kathy Redditt. She is survived by her husband, Steve; children, Brad (Rachel) Scott of Sharpsburg, Wendy (Brian) Edde of TN, Casey (Joy) Bray of TN; sister,...
Mr. James Edward Oberst Sr.
Dec 17, 2023
Mr. James Edward Oberst Sr. age 83 of Locust Grove passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. He is preceded in death by his parents; Joseph and Esther Oberst and wife; Peggy Oberst. He is survived by his children; Penny Gilmer of Jonesboro, James...
Fred Joseph Washington Leonard, Sr.
Dec 17, 2023
Fred Joseph Washington Leonard, Sr., age 86 of Mineral Bluff, formerly of Riverdale, passed away on December 17, 2023. He retired from the Clayton County Fire Department, served in the United States Air Force and was a Mason. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Holly Nichols. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Shelly Denise (James) Wing...
Brooke Alderson
Dec 11, 2023
MIss Brooke Alderson, age 38, of Atlanta, passed away on December 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Wayne Camp, John W. Alderson and uncle; Kevin Alderson. She is survived by her daughter; Anna Jolie Alderson; mother; Lynn Jones of Brookhaven; father; Darryl Alderson of Hampton; grandparents, Betty Alderson of Hampton, Jane Camp of Forsyth; step father,...
