Obituaries

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...

Csm (Ret.) Tony Valencia

Csm (Ret.) Tony Valencia

May 29, 2023

CSM (Ret.) Tony Valencia age 87 of Jonesboro passed way on May 29, 2023. Mr. Valencia was retired from the U.S. Army as a Command Sergeant Major with 30 years of service and then also retired as a real estate broker. He was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic church, a member of Jonesboro VFW, American Legion Post 258...

Captain Thomas "Tom" Fothergill

Captain Thomas "Tom" Fothergill

May 22, 2023

Captain Fothergill, " Tom," was born in Kentucky, on a farm at home, on January 1st, 1937. His father was James Fothergill, and his mother was Mary Jane Rosenberger Fothergill. His deceased siblings are: James Lee Fothergill (US Navy) and Nancy Fothergill Schiebe. Thomas Allen Fothergill , of Jonesboro, GA, formerly of Vevay, Indiana passed to his true home-meeting many...

Carolyn Kizer Kreidel

Carolyn Kizer Kreidel

May 21, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn K. Kreidel age 91, of Stockbridge passed away May 21, 2023. Carolyn was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox, Virginia. She was preceeded in death by her loving spouse: Rev. George E. Kreidel. She is survived by her children: George Edward (Robin) Kreidel, Jr. of GA, Gary Michael (Anna) Kreidel of SC, Ellen K. (David) Hinnant...

Jerrold Foster Burford

Jerrold Foster Burford

May 19, 2023

Mr. Jerrold Foster Burford age 77 of Jonesboro passed away May 19, 2023. Mr. Burford was retired from Georgia Power with 41 years of service. He and his wife have been married since January 1, 1968. He was preceded in death by his parents: Zelmer Burford and Gladis Loraine Foster Burford and his siblings: Emerson Burford, Billy Donald Burford and...

Sarah Raine Clark

Sarah Raine Clark

May 16, 2023

Miss. Sarah Raine Clark age 23 of Morrow passed away May 16, 2023. Sarah was survived by her mother: Brandi L. Beavers; father: Alexander F. Clark, Jr.; grandfather: Michael "Grump" Kasson; brother: Jack Taht; sister: Allison Love Clark; niece and nephews: Braylin, Noah and Henry; best friend: Nacho; aunts: Donna Evans and Lolly Clark; cousins: Ashleigh Clark, Heather Potter, and...

Joseph Daniel Montcalm

Joseph Daniel Montcalm

May 11, 2023

Mr. Joseph Daniel Montcalm age 72 of Suches passed away May 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife: Faye Montcalm. He is survived by his children: Joshua (Maggie) Montcalm of New York, NY, Gretchen Smith of Lawrence, KS, Tina (Bob) Orick of Sevierville, TN, Teresa (Rob) Jackman of Dallas, GA, and Scott Lowery (Brian Trenor) of Dallas,...

James Alfred Thompson Sr.

James Alfred Thompson Sr.

May 11, 2023

Mr. James Alfred Thompson Sr., age 80 of Hampton passed away May 11, 2023. He was a loving father and grandfather.  He worked for Fayette County for 17 years and was the owner of Thompson Roofing.  Mr. Thompson is preceded in death by his Father; Samuel M. Thompson, Mother; Catherine Thompson, Sisters; Sandra Tate and Martha Curtright.  He is survived...

Johnny "John" Mack Clark

Johnny "John" Mack Clark

May 9, 2023

Mr. Johnny "John" Mack Clark was born September 21, 1935 in Douglas, GA to Minnie Belle and Theo Cottle Clark.  John attended Florida State University on a music Scholarship where he played in the "Big 8" drum line for the Marching Chiefs.  He later transferred to Georgia State University where he met his bride, Lucy.  After college John began his...

William "Bill" Guettler

William "Bill" Guettler

May 4, 2023

Mr. William "Bill" Guettler, age 83 of Stockbridge passed away May 4, 2023. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023 at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. The family will receive friends 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or those that desire may make a donation to:...

Wesley G. Bailey, Iii

Wesley G. Bailey, Iii

May 3, 2023

Mr. Wesley G. Bailey, III, age 65 of Jonesboro passed away. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wesley G. Bailey, II and Beatrice (Head) Bailey. He is survived by his sister: Glenda Price of Norcross, nephews: John Price and Mark Price, niece: Lisa Bridgers, uncle: Charles Bailey, cousin, David Sapp, several grand nieces and nephews, and his caregivers:...

Terry Lee Arnett, Sr.

Terry Lee Arnett, Sr.

May 1, 2023

Mr. Terry Lee Arnett, Sr., age 68 of Rex passed away May 1, 2023.  Mr. Arnett is preceded in death by his parents: Joseph Earl Arnett and Edna Mirle (Helms) Arnett, brother: Jerry Arnett and sister: Linda Arnett. He is survived by his wife: Donna Arnett, children: Angela Banks of Stockbridge, Terry (Mandy) Arnett, Jr. of McDonough, Allen Martin Patrick,...

Robert Dean Collins

Robert Dean Collins

Apr 30, 2023

Bob Collins, 71, of Atlanta, passed away on April 30, 2023. He joins his brothers (Sunny and Buddy), sister (Michelle), and parents Curtis and Vera Collins in their eternal home. Bob was born on August 23, 1951 and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia alongside his nine siblings. Immediately after attending Walter F. George High School, he and five of his...

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