Bobby Eldon Blevins
Apr 7, 2023
*** UPDATED INFO- The memorial service that was scheduled for Saturday, June 24, 2023 has been postponed and the family plans to reschedule for later in the year. **** Mr. Bobby Eldon Blevins age 88 of Jonesboro, GA passed away April 7, 2023. Â Mr. Blevins graduated from Harrah High School and served in the US Army for 15 years, US...
Nancy L. Rice
Apr 4, 2023
Mrs. Nancy L. Rice age 82 of Jonesboro passed away April 4, 2023. Mrs. Rice was preceded in death by her husband: Jack Richard Rice, and her longtime companion: Gene Cunningham. She is survived by her children: Shannon L. Rice of Jonesboro, Richard (Barbara) Rice of Hampton, and Mitchell (Suzanne) Rice of Locust Grove; brother: Larry LeQuire of TN; three...
Cleo "Buddy" Craven
Apr 3, 2023
Cleo "Buddy" Craven, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 3, 2023. He was born and raised in Ridgely, TN, where he lived until joining the U.S. Army. He served 26 years,retiring as a 1SG. He was a member of Jonesboro First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ozell Craven and Florence Craven, and a...
Bryan Guard Leslie
Apr 3, 2023
Mr. Bryan Guard Leslie, age 80, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 3, 2023. Mr. Leslie grew up in the Kirkwood Community of Atlanta and graduated from Murphy High School. He was an active member of Jonesboro First United Methodist Church and a longtime member of the Church Choir. He loved to read and was active in plays and musicals...
Donald Walls Baird
Mar 26, 2023
Mr. Donald Walls Baird age 94 of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Mr. Baird retired from a career in the Marines and was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. He is preceded in death by his Son; Donald W. Baird and a Grandchild, Casey Baird. Â He is survived by his wife; Sylvia, Son; Eugene Baird (Susan)...
Mary Kistler Pratt
Mar 23, 2023
Mrs. Mary Kistler Gantt Pratt, age 78, of Stockbridge, passed away on March 23, 2023. She was a member of The Red Hat Society, First Baptist Church of Jonesboro where she knitted items for their Missions Ministry and she also worked in the Children's Nursery. She was a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Coy Dane Dillahunty
Mar 23, 2023
Coy Dane Dillahunty was born in Altus, Arkansas on August 9th, 1930 to his father Freeman Dillahunty and his mother Ora Leona Hall Dillahunty. Coy passed away on March 23rd, 2023 at the age of 92 1/2. He is survived by his wife Beverly Cleo Shepherd Dillahunty, son Bruce Coy Dillahunty and his wife Melanie Beth (Ball) Dillahunty and grandson...
Bobby Lee Fox
Mar 23, 2023
Mr. Bobby Lee Fox, age 74, of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents: James Elijah and Corene Mayo Fox. He is survived by his children, Joseph Adam (Melinda) Fox of Pooler, Jody Paul (Nicole) Fox of Hampton, Marty Jeff (Callie) Fox of Stockbridge; brother, James Elijah (Roberta "Bertie") Fox II...
Nolan Wesley Thompson
Mar 21, 2023
Mr. Nolan Wesley Thompson age 16 of Brooks, GA passed away March 21, 2023. Nolan attended Trinity Christian School where he was a member of Beta Club. Nolan was a gentle spirit with a loving soul. His parents would describe him as a perfect son with a big heart. He was a wonderful brother and incredible friend. Nolan loved spending...
Jack D. Railsback
Mar 20, 2023
Jack D. "Doc" Railsback, of Humboldt, Nebraska, passed away March 20, 2023, at age 90. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas, December 29, 1932, he was the son of Glen and Geraldine Railsback. Jack spent his his childhood years in many rural western Kansas towns due to his father's transfers as a member of the Rural Water Conservation Corps. Jack was a...
Yvonne Raines Newsome
Mar 20, 2023
Mrs. Yvonne Raines Newsome passed away on Monday, March 20th, 2023. Yvonne was born at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA on September 26th, 1939 as Iona Yvonne Raines to parents John Hoyt Raines and Amanda Inez Burel Raines of Atlanta. Yvonne grew up in Atlanta and graduated from Fulton High School in 1957. She loved music and played piano...
Robert Francis Connell, Sr.
Mar 20, 2023
Mr. Robert Francis Connell, Sr., age 89 of Jonesboro, GA formerly of Weirton, WV was ushered into Heaven on March 20, 2023. Mr. Connell was in the U.S. Navy from 1951 until 1955, serving on the USS Ticonderoga during the Korean War. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a Scout Leader for many years....
Elpidio Diaz
Mar 19, 2023
Mr. Elpidio Diaz, age 72 of Jonesboro passed away March 19, 2023. Mr. Diaz is survived by his wife: Esperanza Diaz, children: Jesus Diaz, Maribel Diaz, Veronica Diaz and Carlos Alberto Diaz, brother: Carlos Diaz, sister Maria Guadalupe Diaz, four grandchildren and one on the way. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023 at...
Robert "Earl" Worthington
Mar 13, 2023
Robert "Earl" Worthington   January 2, 1929 - March 13, 2023 Earl Worthington 94, lived a life that was permeated by his faith in God and his intent to live out that faith in every area of his experience. Earl was born and raised in Georgia, graduated from Berry College, Rome, GA and did graduate work in NC State and Iowa...
Gus R. Oglesby
Mar 5, 2023
Mr. Gus Ranea Oglesby, age 62, of Newnan passed away on March 5, 2023. Those closest to him, knew him as "Rick" or "Ricky."  Rick's true passion was singing and songwriting.  He could calm the room with just his voice. He is survived by his children; Brent (Jenna) Oglesby of Atlanta, Taylor Green of Brooks; siblings: Tim (Cyndi) Oglesby of...
Jameson Walker Weaver
Feb 23, 2023
Jameson Allen Weaver age 3 of McDonough passed away February 23, 2023. Jameson is survived by his mom: Tabatha Weaver, dad: Allen McNeill; brothers: Jesse and his twin brother Levi Weaver; grandparents: Vickie Smith of Morrow, Sam Smith of Morrow, Thomas McNeill of Minnesota and Jack Weaver of McDonough; aunts and uncles: Tosha Haver, Tiger Weaver, Joshua Lee Weaver, J.R....
Austin Hunter Hinson
Feb 18, 2023
Mr. Austin Hunter Hinson age 22 of Stockbridge passed away February 18, 2023. Austin was an Eagle Scout, honors graduate from Woodland High School and attended Georgia State University. He worked for Iatse in the film industry and attended Rock Springs Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother: Renee Call of Stockbridge and father: Zac Hinson of Locust Grove;...
Willie Russell Ricks
Feb 16, 2023
Mr. Willie Russell Ricks age 82 of Jonesboro passed away February 16, 2023. Mr. Ricks was a member of Oak Park Church. He is survived by his loving wife: Lillie Ricks; children: John F. Ricks of NY, Debra R. (Charles) Dobbins of Stockbridge, and Lisa Floyd of CA; brother: Jesse (Maureen) Ricks of MD; sister: Lillie Mae Ricks of NY;...
John Chatwell Andrews
Feb 15, 2023
Mr. John Chatwell Andrews, age 91 of Jonesboro passed away February 15, 2023. John served in the Navy during the Korean War, acquired a law degree and went into private business in Clayton County, Georgia. John loved fishing, traveling and spending time at his home in North Carolina. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patsy H. Andrews...
Paloma Valentina Ramos Nunez
Feb 14, 2023
Miss Paloma Valentina Ramos Nunez, age 6, of Stockbridge, passed away on February 14, 2023. She is survived by her parents: Victor Ramos Castillo and Nancy Nallely Nunez Garcia, siblings: Anzon Crispin Ramos Nunez, Paula Victoria Ramos Nunez, grandparents: Rosa Garcia Orozco, Jose Nunez Carreto, Beneditina Castillo Villazana and extended family. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February...
