Obituaries

Norma Fidelis White

Norma Fidelis White

Dec 11, 2022

Mrs. Norma Fidelis White age 87 of Griffin passed away December 11, 2022.  Mrs. White was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church and formerly attended Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Highlands, NC. She served on the Board of Directors of Southern Regional Hospital and volunteered with The Clayton County Battered Women's Organization.  She was the...

Norman O. Bingham

Norman O. Bingham

Dec 11, 2022

Mr. Norman O. Bingham age 87 of Hampton passed away December 11, 2022. Mr. Bingham was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle for 25 years and retired from the Clayton County Water Authority. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert Lee and Lucille Wilson Bingham; son: Gary Precise and grandson: Robby Gray. He is survived by his wife...

Rachel Walker Nelms

Rachel Walker Nelms

Dec 5, 2022

Ms. Rachel Walker Nelms, age 46 of Jonesboro passed away December 5, 2022. She is survived by her children: Jonah K. Nelms of Jonesboro and Jalen Olivia Nelms of Jackson; mother: Linda D. Walker of Leesburg; grandmother: Myrtle Ruth DeLong of Jonesboro; brother: Adam Stephen (Jackie) Walker of Leesburg; significant other: Jason Story of Jonesboro; nephews: Jace Walker and Cassen...

Sharon K. Hawn

Sharon K. Hawn

Nov 28, 2022

Mrs. Sharon K. Hawn, age 74 of Hampton passed away November 28, 2022. Mrs. Hawn was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro where she was a member of the choir for many years, taught Children's Sunday School and was active with the Drama Department. She was also involved with the Henry Players.  Mrs. Hawn was preceded in death by...

Maria "Rosita" Cruz

Maria "Rosita" Cruz

Nov 26, 2022

Maria "Rosita" Cruz, age 78, of Utuado, Puerto Rico, passed away on November 26, 2022at her home in Hampton, Georgia.  Rosita was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church where she sang in the church choir. Rosita dedicated 14 years in service to the City of New York as an Emergency Medical Technician. She is survived by a son:...

Virginia Ann Combs

Virginia Ann Combs

Nov 26, 2022

Mrs. Virginia Ann Combs, age 79 of Jonesboro passed away November 26, 2022. Mrs. Combs was a retired Nurse with over 40 years of dedicated Caregiving. Mrs. Combs was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, and was instrumental in the development of the Riley Clinic with First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She is preceded in death by...

Miriam Joyce Gibbs

Miriam Joyce Gibbs

Nov 23, 2022

Mrs. Miriam Joyce Gibbs, age 89 of Stockbridge passed away November 23, 2022. Mrs. Gibbs was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents: Lawrence and Leona (Lever) Harris, brothers: Lin Harris and Reginald Harris and her brother-in-law: Ansel Crowe. Mrs. Gibbs is survived by her husband of...

Jeffrey L. Sharrett

Jeffrey L. Sharrett

Nov 23, 2022

Mr. Jeffrey L. Sharrett, age 63 of Hampton passed away November 23, 2022. Mr. Sharrett served in the U. S. Army from April 6, 1982 until March 12, 1993, reaching the rank of Sergeant, He also served as a Correctional Officer with the United States Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for 23 years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Herman...

Oneta West Graves

Oneta West Graves

Nov 22, 2022

Mrs. Oneta West Graves age 96 of Jonesboro passed away November 22, 2022. Mrs. Graves was a devout Christian. She was preceded in death by her husband: Johnny Henry Graves; children: Lon Graves, Brad Graves, Johnny W. Graves and 9 siblings.  She is survived by her children: Kathy Graves Buntyn, Merleen Graves Huber (Richard), and Clay Graves all of Jonesboro;...

Joel Hardy Dampier

Joel Hardy Dampier

Nov 22, 2022

Mr. Joel Hardy Dampier age 86 of Fayetteville passed away November 22, 2022.  Mr. Dampier attended Riverdale First Baptist Church and then Harps Crossing Baptist Church of Fayetteville. He was a US Army veteran and a member of the Riverdale Masonic Lodge #709.  He is survived by his wife: Barbara Ann Dampier; children: Sabrina Dampier Cornelius (Raymond) of College Park,...

Dorothy H. Bumbalough

Dorothy H. Bumbalough

Nov 18, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy H. Bumbalough, age 84 of Morrow passed away November 18, 2022. Mrs. Bumbalough was preceded in death by her parents: Herman Julius and Goldie Irene (Lewis) Hoppe, and her brothers: Bud Hoppe and Bill Hoppe. She is survived by her husband: Glen Bumbalough, daughter: June (Mark) Moss of Locust Grove, brothers: Neil Hoppe of Franklin, N.C. and Jay...

Charles "Ray" Hinson

Charles "Ray" Hinson

Nov 16, 2022

Mr. Charles "Ray" Hinson, age 100 of Griffin passed away November 16, 2022. Mr. Hinson was preceded in death by his father and step-mother: Otis and Vera Hinson, mother: Ellen Donaldson, wife: Helen Marie Hinson, son: David Hinson and his siblings: Charlie and Minnie. He retired from the U.S. Army with 22 years of service, and was the owner of...

Dale Glen Allen

Dale Glen Allen

Nov 15, 2022

Mr. Dale Glen Allen age 66 of Jonesboro passed away November 15, 2022.  Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his parents: Leighton Ewell and Mildred Nita Allen and brother:  Leighton Allen.  He is survived by his wife: Michele Allen; son: Joshua Allen of Jonesboro, step-daughter: Heather (Jacob) Varnadoe of Bowden, GA and son: Timothy Allen of Phenix City, AL;...

Sandra Faass Palmer

Sandra Faass Palmer

Nov 9, 2022

Mrs. Sandra Faass Palmer age 64 of Newnan passed away Wednesday November 9, 2022.  Mrs. Palmer was preceded in death by her parents: Jeris D. & Betty Jo Faass. She is survived by her husband: John William Palmer, Jr.; brother and sister in law: Randy (Robin) Faass of Rex; special friend: Debbie Campbell; many nieces, nephews, one great niece and...

Flosusm Smith

Flosusm Smith

Nov 6, 2022

Our dearly beloved Flosusm "Dada" "Flo" Sulonbartu Smith III transitioned home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2022.Flosusm was born in Staten Island, NY on September 25, 1991 to Dehdeh Zoe Brown and Flosusm Sulonbartu. He attended Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and St. Ann School in Bristol, PA. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in Jonesboro, Georgia, and...

Harold N. Bowen

Harold N. Bowen

Nov 5, 2022

Mr. Harold N. Bowen, age 83 of McDonough passed away November 5, 2022. Mr. Bowen served in the US Army, retired as a Police Officer for the US Postal Service and was a member of First Christian Church of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents: Edwin and Tommie Lou (Shambley) Bowen and his wife: Mary Elizabeth (LeFever)...

Tommie P. Adams

Tommie P. Adams

Nov 5, 2022

Mrs. Tommie P. Adams, age 86 of McDonough, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away November 5, 2022. Mrs. Adams was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle and The Rose Society. She was preceded in death by her husband: A. D. Adams, son: John P. Gilbert, great-granddaughter: Riley Gilbert, parents: Thomas D. and Frances (Morgan) Phillips, sisters: Carol Hardeman and Charlotte Swaney.  ...

Sharlene Cochran

Sharlene Cochran

Nov 2, 2022

Mrs. Sharlene Cochran, age 82 of Senoia passed away November 2, 2022. Mrs. Cochran was retired from the Clayton County Board of Education having served as Assistant Principal of Brown Elementary School.  She was a member of Morrow First United Methodist Church for over 40 years. She was a longtime military spouse and was a member of the Daughters of...

Eslie "Et" Torbett

Eslie "Et" Torbett

Nov 1, 2022

Mr. Eslie "ET" Torbett age 95 of Riverdale passed away November 1, 2022. Mr. Torbett was preceded in death by his wife: Nellie "Sue" Torbett and son: Barry M. Torbett. He is survived by his children: Jeff (Shirley) Torbett of  Fayetteville and Fred (Terri) Torbett of Griffin; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral...

Arcee Butch Marsh, Jr.

Arcee Butch Marsh, Jr.

Oct 31, 2022

Mr. Arcee Butch Marsh, Jr. of Jonesboro passed away October 31, 2022. Mr. Marsh was preceded in death by his parents: Arcee Butch Marsh, Sr. and Sweetie Bell Simms Marsh. He is survived by his children: Arcee Tyler Jefferson (Arriam Wright), Tarik Arnold, and Tanarcee Arnold all of Jonesboro; brother: Eric Marsh of Jonesboro; sisters: Camesa Marsh of Jonesboro and...

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