Clyde "Elizabeth" Thomason
Sep 21, 2023
Mrs. Clyde "Elizabeth" Thomason age 93 of Decatur formally of Riverdale passed away September 21, 2023. Mrs. Thomason was preceded in death by her husband: James Leonard Thomason. She is survived by her children: Jimmy Thomason, Johnny Thomason and Connie Westcaski and several grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, September 25, 2023 at Westminster Memorial...
Mr. Robert "Bobby" E. Dial Jr.
Sep 19, 2023
Mr. Robert "Bobby" E. Dial, Jr. age 59 of Ellenwood passed away September 19, 2023. Mr. Dial was preceded in death by his father: Robert Eugene Dial, Sr. He is survived by his wife: Ranee Dial; children: Holly (Myron) Davis of Jonesboro and Tonya (J.R.) Heitz of Concord; mother: Beverly Dial of Conley; sisters: Tina (Ryan) Rutherford of TN, Jeannie...
Mary Maxine Lewis
Sep 17, 2023
Mrs. Mary Maxine Lewis, age 98, of Greenville, AL and later Jonesboro, GA passed away September 17, 2023. Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her parents: Wiley Curtis Page and Anna Vera Garner Page and her siblings: Ralph Page, Ouida Reid, and James Page. She is survived by her children: Patricia (John) Read of Jonesboro and Faren (Lisa) Lewis...
Thelma Pope Ward
Sep 17, 2023
Thelma Pope Ward, age 87, of Jonesboro, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at home. Thelma was born on March 28, 1936 in New York City to Thomas & Irene Pope. After graduating from Campbell High School in 1953 where she played basketball, she worked for State Farm Insurance in Hapeville, Georgia for 25+ years. Upon her retirement...
Mr. Hansel Adamson
Sep 17, 2023
Mr. Hansel Adamson, age 84, of Hampton passed away September 17, 2023. Mr. Adamson attended the University of Georgia and served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He was a member of the Gideons, Glen Haven Baptist Church, and retired from Delta Airlines. He was preceded in death by his parents: Olin Adamson and Bertha Abercrombie Adamson and siblings:...
Rev. Enoch Dale Taylor
Sep 15, 2023
Rev. Enoch Dale Taylor, age 73 of Fayetteville passed away peacefully September 15, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones. Rev. Taylor was the pastor for 27 years of New Day Church of Nazarene in Riverdale. He was in ministry since his early 20's and enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and reading. He will be dearly missed and always remembered....
Martha A. Dixon
Sep 14, 2023
Mrs. Martha A. Dixon, age 91 of Jonesboro passed away September 14, 2023. Mrs. Dixon was formerly employed by Clayton County Refuge, a former manager of the Riverdale Package Store, an expert wallpaper installer and was a member of Tara Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: S. A. and Myrtice Hudgins and her husband: Therbert W....
Mr. Christian Phillip Justus
Sep 13, 2023
Christian Justus, age 64, of Jonesboro, passed away on September 13, 2023. He is survived by his niece: Jessica (Alex) Legge of College Station, TX, nephew: Christopher (Taylor) Earles of Hampton, great nieces and nephews: Houston Steele, Atticus Steele, Henry Legge, Aaron Legge, Violet Earles, Mack Earles, uncle: Dieter Johanns and aunt: Ute Ostoyke. A Funeral Mass will be held...
Stephen Wesley Thomas
Sep 8, 2023
Mr. Stephen Wesley Thomas, age 57 of Stockbridge passed away September 8, 2023. Mr. Thomas graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1986 and was employed by American Hose and Hardware for 30 years. He attended Graceway Church in Hampton. Steve loved his family and friends and was the life of the party. He loved to bird hunt, fish and spend...
Bo Songalia
Sep 4, 2023
Infant Bo Songalia, passed away September 4, 2023. He is survived by his parents: Nikke and Hope Rush Songalia, his siblings: Stella-Grace, Nolan and Isla-Rose, grandparents: Bo and Angie Rush and Romeo and Edna Songalia, great-grandparents: Jerrie Rush and Gerald and Linda Seaborn, many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m....
Mrs. Patricia Tyler Roper
Aug 31, 2023
Mrs. Patricia Tyler Roper age 90 of Jonesboro passed away August 31, 2023. Mrs. Roper was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Clifton Roper, parents, Gilbert F. Tyler and Devona Vining Tyler and sister, Phyllis McGalliard. She is survived by her children: Mike (Rhonda) Roper of Vienna, GA and Lisa (Rick)...
Mrs. Edna Beyer Menchhofer
Aug 27, 2023
Mrs. Edna Beyer Menchhofer age 99 of Lithonia, formerly of Ellenwood passed away August 27, 2023. Mrs. Menchhofer was a long time member of First Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Atlanta. She was a devoted pastor's wife and faithfully supported her husband in ministry as it took them all over the United States. She was a lifelong seamstress...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:...
