Obituaries

Katherine Marie Medlin

Katherine Marie Medlin

Aug 22, 2023

Mrs. Katherine Marie Medlin age 90 of Stockbridge passed away August 22, 2023. Mrs. Medlin was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years: Hershel D. Medlin, Sr., sons: Hershel Medlin, Jr. and Raymond Medlin, parents: Lewis and Evelyn Cochran, and brother: Roy L. Cochran. She is survived by her children:...

Mr. Gordon David Barnes

Mr. Gordon David Barnes

Aug 20, 2023

Mr. Gordon David Barnes age 85 of Jonesboro passed away August 20, 2023. Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Patricia Louise Barnes. He is survived by his children: Audrey Barnes (Seth) Mellen of Atlanta and David Jon Barnes of Riverdale; grandchildren: Seth Mellen IV, Graham (Caitlin) Mellen, and John Mellen; great grandchildren: Charles Mellen,...

Mrs. Marie Gertrude Disla

Mrs. Marie Gertrude Disla

Aug 20, 2023

Mrs. Marie Gertrude Disla age 85 of Jonesboro went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2023. Mrs. Disla was survived by her children: Victor Forbin of Morrow and Katia Forbin of Jonesboro; grandchildren: Natacha Forbin, David Forbin, Annya Forbin and Victor Anthony Forbin and many extended family members. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon, Saturday,...

Richard John Delong

Richard John Delong

Aug 14, 2023

Mr. Richard John DeLong, age 89 of Jonesboro passed away August 14, 2023. Mr. DeLong was retired from the U. S. Army and was a member of the 82nd Airborne. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ward A. and Frances DeLong, his wife: Gerda M. DeLong, and his three siblings. He is survived by his children: Sandra Marie...

Larry Wayne Lavender

Larry Wayne Lavender

Aug 13, 2023

Mr. Larry Wayne Lavender, age 71 of Stockbridge passed away August 13, 2023. Mr. Lavender was a Retired MSGT with the U. S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents: Arthur F. and Etta Lee Lavender and his daughter: Sara Lawrence. He is survived by his wife: Betty Lavender, daughter: Carrie (Alan) Scarborouth of McDonough, granddaughter: Riley...

Clarence Ricky Hughes

Clarence Ricky Hughes

Aug 11, 2023

Mr. Clarence Ricky Hughes, age 67 of Jonesboro passed away August 11, 2023. Mr. Hughes was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, and he loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his parents: Clarence Annual and Bessie Mae Hughes, He is survived by his wife of 33 years: Brenda Hughes, son: Ricky Hughes, Jr.,...

James Hampton Swofford

James Hampton Swofford

Aug 9, 2023

Mr. James Hampton Swofford, age 83 of Jonesboro passed away August 9, 2023. Mr. Swofford was preceded in death by his parents: Horace and Nannie Mae Swofford, his wife: Rebecca June Hester Swofford and his sister: Jackie Cameron. He is survived by his son: James Hampton Swofford, II of Jonesboro, sister: Judy Hanson of N.C., grandchildren: April Kristin (Josh) Barham...

Terry Dale Hansard

Terry Dale Hansard

Aug 8, 2023

Mr. Terry Dale Hansard was born in Atlanta, GA on April 20, 1949 and passed away in Riverdale, GA on August 8, 2023. Terry grew up in Jonesboro, GA. and he was preceded in death by his loving parents: Q. O. and Alma Carter Hansard and his siblings: Dorothy Hansard Patterson and Albert Hansard. Terry is survived by his children:...

Mr. Clinton H. Mobley

Mr. Clinton H. Mobley

Aug 6, 2023

Mr. Clinton Hugh Mobley age 89 of Forest Park, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Mr. Mobley was a member of First Christian Church Forest Park. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean war. He was an avid Garfield collector, self proclaimed 'Emoji King", he also enjoyed playing tennis , working in...

Mrs. Marty Rachel Ambrose

Mrs. Marty Rachel Ambrose

Aug 4, 2023

Mrs. Marty Rachel Ambrose age 80 of Jonesboro passed away August 4, 2023. Mrs. Ambrose loved her Alabama Football, doing puzzles, reading and the beach. She was preceded in death by her parents; John and Lorene Pike; her son, Timothy Ambrose and her sister, Betty Pike. She is survived by her husband; George Ambrose of Jonesboro, son; Jeffrey Ambrose (Nicole)...

Melvin Leopole Green

Melvin Leopole Green

Aug 3, 2023

Mr. Melvin Leopole Green, age 64 of Jonesboro passed away August 3, 2023. Mr. Green was a retired SSG from the U.S. Army and worked for UPS for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his son: Cameron Alexander Green. Mr. Green is survived by his wife: Brenda Green, mother: Cynthia Sterling of New York, brother: Owen Davis of...

Mrs. Virginia Ann Boschert

Mrs. Virginia Ann Boschert

Aug 2, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Ann Boschert age 81 of Ellenwood passed away August 2, 2023. Mrs. Boschert was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jerome Andrew Boschert, parents: Seba Howell and Gladys Roney and siblings: Jimmy Howell, Sarah Hendrix, Jack Howell and Joe Howell. She is survived by her daughters: Sherry Parker of Jonesboro,...

Mrs. Lisa Haire Stansell

Mrs. Lisa Haire Stansell

Jul 29, 2023

Mrs. Lisa Haire Stansell age 61 of Locust Grove, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Mrs. Stansell attended Locust Grove First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband; Robert, Sons; Robert Conner Stansell of Smyrna and Zachery Chandler Stansell (Lydia) of Smyrna, Brother; Michael Haire (Stephanie). A Memorial Service will be held 2pm Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at...

Mr. Clarance Clyde Cato Jr.

Mr. Clarance Clyde Cato Jr.

Jul 26, 2023

Mr. Clarance Clyde Cato Jr, age 85 of Riverdale passed away Wednesday July 26, 2023. Mr. Cato was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle in Jonesboro, Ga. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarance and Elizabeth Cato; brother; Andrew "Andy" Cato and daughter, Tonya Lynn Cato. He is survived by his wife; Sandra Cato, children; Elizabeth Ann Arnold...

Mrs. Monserrate Moncita Rivera

Mrs. Monserrate Moncita Rivera

Jul 23, 2023

Mrs. Monserrate Moncita Rivera, age 84 of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents: Alberto and Felicita Villalba and was the last of 18 children. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years; Jose Rivera, Children; Alice Thal (Geoff Lee) of Jonesboro, Margie Tarallo (Joe) of Florida, Nancy Rivera of...

Lawrence Edwin Gushea

Lawrence Edwin Gushea

Jul 21, 2023

Mr. Lawrence E. Gushea, age 78 of McDonough, passed away on July 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents; Lawrence E., Sr. and Gloria Gushea and his daughter; Michelle Gushea. He is survived by his wife; Dorothy, children; Jill (Shawn) Biffle of Fayetteville, Lisa (Phillip) Griffin of Forest Park, Alan Edwin (Tiffany) Gushea of Fayettevile; grandchildren, Kyle...

Bob Cadenhead

Bob Cadenhead

Jul 20, 2023

Mr. Bob Cadenhead, Sr., passed from this life on July 20, 2023 at the age of 90. He was predeceased by his wife, Eugenia, on February 16, 2014. He is survived by his three children: Brenda Gail Cadenhead of Newnan, Robert Worth Cadenhead Jr. of Morrow, Richard Wade (Trisha) Cadenhead of Iowa, four grandchildren: Dylan Wayne Cadenhead of Texas, Gage...

David Barry Cotter

David Barry Cotter

Jul 15, 2023

David Barry Cotter, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather of McDonough, Georgia passed away after a short battle with cancer on July 15, 2023 at the age of 69. Barry is survived by his wife, Sarah Baker Cotter; his children, Catherine Barnes (Derek Barnes and grandson, Ryan Barnes); David Cotter (Lana Cotter); and Charles Cotter; brothers, Mark Cotter (Mary Pratt-Cotter)...

Ronald Jeffers

Ronald Jeffers

Jul 15, 2023

Mr. Ronald Jeffers, age 66 of Hampton passed away July 15, 2023. Mr. Jeffers was retired from Zayre Distribution and Owens-Illinois. He was a faithful member of Pinecrest Baptist Church for 17 years, where he was active in the Music Ministry and Choir. He was a volunteer with the Hampton Senior Center and attended the sign language classes and also...

Floyd Edward White

Floyd Edward White

Jul 9, 2023

Mr. Floyd Edward White age 71 of Jonesboro passed away July 9, 2023. Mr. White was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church since 2007 and would help serving as sacristan along with his wife for 10 years at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jack Dempsey White, Sr. and...

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