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...
Martha Lois Land Moore
Feb 12, 2023
Mrs. Martha Lois Land Moore age 86 of Jonesboro passed away February 12, 2023. Mrs. Moore was a graduate of O'Keefe High School and a member of O'Keefe Alumni association, and a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband: John Albert Moore, Jr., parents: Robert Lee Land and Iceola "Ola" Strawn Land,...
Louis Robert Lobrano, Jr.
Feb 9, 2023
Mr. Louis Robert Lobrano, Jr. age 56 of Conyers passed away February 9, 2023. Mr. Lobrano is preceded in death by his parents: John Lewis Lee and Norval Norris Ferchaud, sister: Elizabeth Lee, and niece: Breonna Lindstrom. He is survived by his best friend: Daniel Thomas; brother: Adam Lobrano; sister: Donna (Raymond) Lindstrom all of Conyers; niece: Mia Lindstrom; nephew:...
Elizabeth Ann Blalock Sligh
Jan 31, 2023
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Blalock Sligh age 86 of Suches, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away January 31, 2023, after a brief illness. Mrs. Sligh was a 1954 graduate of Jonesboro Senior High, where she was a homecoming queen, a Campus Beauty Queen, a cheerleader, a member of the band, and a yearbook art editor. After graduating from high school she worked...
Phyllis Marlene Butler
Jan 27, 2023
Mrs. Phyllis Marlene Butler, age 82 of Meansville passed away January 27, 2023. Mrs. Butler was preceded in death by her husband: Dennis Carroll Butler, son: Rodney Dennis Butler, parents: Marlin and Josie Sealock and siblings: Bobby Jack Sealock and Michael Tony Sealock. She is survived by her daughter: Tammy Butler (Mike) Shelton of Meansville, sister-in-law: Martha Sealock, grandchildren: Lacey...
Marion D. Clarke
Jan 24, 2023
Mrs. Marion D. Clarke, age 86 of Jonesboro passed away on January 24, 2023. Mrs. Clarke was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph Clarke and her daughter: Juliet Clarke. She was a member of The Alzheimer's Center. She is survived by her nieces: Avonda Gaskin of Jonesboro, Delores (Vernon) Marshall, Ann-Marie Gaskin,...
Richard Marshall Brown
Jan 24, 2023
Mr. Richard Marshall Brown, age 81 of Jonesboro, passed away January 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his son: Robert Safford. He is survived by his wife of 62 years: Yvonne Brown; Children: Ricardo L. (Beverly) Brown of Hampton, VA, Kevin M. Brown of Sunrise, FL, Shevon Brown of Stockbridge, GA, and Terrone Butler of Swainsboro, GA; daughter-in-law:...
Ronald E. Minton
Jan 22, 2023
Mr. Ronald E. Minton, age 84 of McDonough passed away January 22, 2023. Mr. Minton was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and his hobbies included watching the Braves, fishing, cooking and going on vacation. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Kathy Davis, parents: Joseph C....
Diane Campbell
Jan 20, 2023
Mrs. Diane Campbell age 75 of McDonough passed away January 20, 2023. Diane was an active member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro, where she was a Sunday School Teacher to 3 year olds for 35 years and made several Mission trips with the church. She was a member of the WMU (Women's Mission Union), the Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief, the...
James Sims
Jan 19, 2023
Mr. James Sims, age 53 of Jonesboro passed away January 19, 2023. Mr. Sims was a truck driver and a member of Kenwood Baptist Church. His hobbies included playing the banjo and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father: William "Bill" James Sims and brother: Richard Lamar Sims. He is survived by his wife: Judy Sims, daughters: Marti...
John "J.B." Sowell
Jan 18, 2023
Mr. John "J.B." Sowell age 94 of Lake City passed away January 18, 2023. Mr. Sowell was a member of First Baptist Church of Forest Park and a former member of Ash Street Baptist Church. He was a Mason for 68 years, a Shriner and a member of the Morrow Masonic Lodge 734. He was retired from Ford Motor Company...
E. Irving Swaney
Jan 16, 2023
Mr. E. Irving Swaney, age 94 of McDonough passed away January 16, 2023. Mr. Swaney was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Josephine Swaney. He is survived by his children: Jill S. Hardy of Stockbridge, Donald (Lynne) Swaney of Loganville and Jennifer White of McDonough, grandchildren: Brandon Hardy, Kristen (Nathan) Melton, Ben (Simcha) Swaney, Tim (Jessa) Swaney, Katie (Tyler)...
Daphne Virginia Bartlett
Jan 16, 2023
Mrs. Daphne Virginia Bartlett, age 87 of Jonesboro passed away January 16, 2023. Mrs. Bartlett was preceded in death by her husband: Lawrence "Pete" Bartlett, parents: Claude Shadix and Velma Gregory, son-in-law: Michael Madulka, siblings: Shirley Bennett, Linda Buckner and Mildred "Mimi-Joe" Baker. She is survived by her children: Claudia (Art) McGahee of Locust Grove, Larry (Wanda) Bartlett of Jonesboro/Monticello,...
