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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...

Dora Martin

Dora Martin

Jul 3, 2023

Mrs. Dora Martin age 78 of Lake City passed away Monday July 3, 2023. Mrs. Martin is a member of The Rock Baptist Church and she was the last of 12 siblings. She is survived by her husband: Jerry Martin; children: Daniel (Angela) Martin of Cocoa, FL, and Jason (Tonya) Martin of Newnan; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. A funeral...

Mrs. Opal Henrietta Brace

Mrs. Opal Henrietta Brace

Jun 22, 2023

Mrs. Opal Henrietta Brace, age 91, of Stockbridge, passed away June 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Brace; son; Wayne Brace, granddaughter; Valerie Brace. Mrs. Brace is survived by her son; Michael (Angelia) Brace of Stockbridge, daughter; Elaine Bradley of McDonough, grandchildren; Robbie (Jennifer) Holloman, Kenneth Brace, Toni Holloman, Michelle (Dustin) Hood, great-grandchildren; Logan...

Mr. Hubert Lewis Clark

Mr. Hubert Lewis Clark

Jun 19, 2023

Mr. Hubert Lewis Clark age 94 of Hampton passed away June 19, 2023. Mr. Clark attended First Baptist Church Jonesboro and was a long time member of the Jonesboro Masonic Lodge #87. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Robenia Clark and his sons, Steve Clark and Gary Clark and sister, Jewel Bowman. He is survived...

Mrs. Joi Miller Downs

Mrs. Joi Miller Downs

Jun 13, 2023

Mrs. Joi M. Downs age 95 of McDonough, GA passed away June 13th, 2023. Mrs. Downs was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro, GA for 46 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady N. Downs. She is survived by her Daughters Vicki Cavallaro of McDonough, GA and Cindi (Michael) Hoober of Fayetteville, GA; Grandchildren: Jason (Christy)...

Harold S. Cooley

Harold S. Cooley

Jun 5, 2023

Mr. Harold Sims Cooley, age 89 of Jonesboro, Georgia passed away June 5, 2023. Harold was born July 26, 1933 to Gus and Bessie Mae Cooley. Affectionately known as "Bogie," he loved his family and cherished time spent together. Harold was always telling a joke. Whether it was the classic "snake in a peanut can" or one of his many...

Cecil Marion Hand

Cecil Marion Hand

May 31, 2023

Mr. Cecil M. Hand, age 96, of Newnan, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on May 31, 2023. He worked 44 years with the Railroad. He was a Freight Agent and worked at the Jonesboro Depot until it closed. He served in the Navy during WWII. He also was a volunteer for 10 years with Sacred Journey Hospice and has been...

Magdala Henry

Magdala Henry

May 30, 2023

Ms. Magdala Henry, age 56, of Fairburn, passed away on May 30, 2023. She is survived by her son, Dimitry Henry and his fiance, Tsegereda Sisay both of Atlanta; extended family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at Southside Seventh Day Adventist Church at 12 Noon on Friday, June 9, 2023. The family will receive friends one hour...

Milford Ladell "Rabbit" Snowden

Milford Ladell "Rabbit" Snowden

May 29, 2023

Mr. Milford Ladell Snowden "Rabbit" age 81 of McDonough passed away May 29, 2023. Mr. Snowden was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in McDonough. He was preceded in death by his parents Chandler Ladell Snowden and Gladys Lankford Snowden. He is survived by his wife: Gaynell Snowden; children: Patricia (Ricky) Jewell of McDonough, Gigi (Steve) Dunson of McDonough and...

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