Josephine Swaney
Aug 14, 2022
Mrs. Josephine Swaney, age 91 of McDonough passed away August 14, 2022. Mrs. Swaney was preceded in death by her parents: Leon and Mary Swinney, and brothers: Leonard Swinney and C. A. Swinney. She is survived by her husband of 66 years: Ernest Irving Swaney, children: Jill S. Hardy of Stockbridge, Donald (Lynne) Swaney of Loganville and Jennifer White of...
Nellie "Sue" Torbett
Aug 13, 2022
Mrs. Nellie "Sue" Torbett, age 86 of Riverdale passed away August 13, 2022. Mrs. Torbett was preceded in death by her son: Barry M. Torbett, parents: Monroe and Annie E. Sandlin and her brothers: Donald Sandlin and James Sandlin. She is survived by her husband: Eslie M. Torbett, sons: Jeff (Shirley) Torbett of Fayetteville and Fred (Terri) Torbett of Griffin,...
Beverly Ann Gurley
Aug 11, 2022
Mrs. Beverly Ann (Spence) Gurley, age 71 of Jonesboro passed away August 11, 2022. Mrs. Gurley was preceded in death by her parents: Billie Claude Spence, Sr. and Bernice Tedder Spence and sister: Bonita Williams. She is survived by her husband: Tom Gurley, Jr., sons: Tommy (Sheryl) Gurley, III of McDonough and Philip (Susie) Gurley of Powder Springs, brother: Billie...
Martha Helen Mcdowell
Aug 5, 2022
Ms. Martha Helen McDowell, age 85, of Stockbridge GA., passed away, August 5th, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Martha was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro for over 35 years. Her life was devoted to her family, friends and community. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years Frederick...
Dwight K. Ginn
Aug 4, 2022
Mr. Dwight K. Ginn age 86 of Lake City passed away August 4, 2022. Mr. Ginn was an active member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro for over 20 years. He worked and managed The Varsity from 1952-1972, and he was a City Council Member in Lake City for 17 years. He owned and operated G & G Salvage for 30...
Bishop David Earl Vinson, Sr.
Aug 1, 2022
Bishop David Earl Vinson, Sr., age 71 of Calera, AL., went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was an ordained Bishop with the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) and pastored many churches in Alabama and one in Tennessee. He ministered the Gospel for 53 years. He truly with all of his...
James William Eller
Jul 22, 2022
Mr. James William Eller, age 74 of Rex passed away July 22, 2022. Mr. Eller is survived by his wife of 47 years: Jeanne Eller, brother: Leo San (Shaun) Eller of Fayetteville, sisters: Judith Eller Bridges of Sandy Springs and Susan E. Walton of McDonough, nieces: Amy (Tim) Grenier, Anna (Randy) Sowell and Marie (Bryan) Keen, nephew: Brian Eller. A...
Shirley Louise Trocano
Jul 22, 2022
Mrs. Shirley Louise Trocano, age 80 of Jonesboro passed away July 22, 2022. Mrs. Trocano is survived by her husband of 62 years, Donald E. Trocano, son: Michael (Zulema) Trocano of Lawrenceville, daughter: Vicki (Jeff) Young of Griffin, brother: Charles Russell Starkey, Jr. of OH., brother-in-law: Phillip (June) Trocano of N.C., grandchildren: Robert Patterson, Jennifer Patterson, Carmen (David) Hayes and...
Broward Eugene Clark
Jul 22, 2022
Mr. Broward Eugene Clark, age 81 of Peachtree City, formerly of Jonesboro passed away July 22, 2022. Mr. Clark was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro and was preceded in death by his parents: Gerald B. and Mildred Clark, and his wife: Carolyn M. Clark. He is survived by his son: Thomas Randall (Jennifer) Bradley of Sopchoppy, FL, daughter:...
Jesse L. Byrd, Jr.
Jul 20, 2022
Mr. Jesse Luther Byrd, Jr., age 67 of Merritt Island, Fl., formerly of Hampton passed away July 20, 2022. Mr. Byrd is survived by his wife: Carolyn R. Byrd, brother: Michael Fred Byrd of Hogansville, his fur baby: Thor, his nephews: Ryan Byrd of Merritt Island, FL and Dane Byrd of Atlanta, and several cousins. A Graveside Service will be...
Sandra Anita Hall
Jul 19, 2022
Mrs. Sandra Anita Hall, age 81, of Juliette, formerly of Stockbridge, passed away July 19, 2022. Mrs. Hall was a member of First Christian Church of Jonesboro for over 50 years. She is survived by her loving husband: Bill Hall; children: Sharon Hall of Macon, Allen (Tammy) Hall of Douglasville, Beth (David) Tudor of Juliette, and Steven (Barbara) Hall of...
Mary Carmen Stephens
Jul 16, 2022
Mrs. Mary Carmen Stephens, age 89, of Hampton passed away July 16, 2022. Mrs. Stephens was very active member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles William Stephens; brother: Maurice Farrugia; sisters: Georgina (John) Jurkov and Josephine Beckmann; brother-in-law: Paul Jurkov. She is survived by her son: Larry (Debra) Stephens of Lavonia;...
Carl Richard Smith
Jul 15, 2022
Mr. Carl Richard Smith, age 90 of Jonesboro passed away July 15, 2022. Mr. Smith was a retired Air Traffic Controller with the Federal Aviation Administration, Hampton Center. He was preceded in death by his parents: General Lee and Essie Mae (Singleton) Smith and his brothers and sisters: Walt Smith, James Smith, Violet Brown, Dillard Smith, Bud Smith, Frank Smith,...
Deborah Scott White
Jul 13, 2022
Deborah Scott White, age 67, of Stockbridge passed away July 13, 2022. Mrs. White is survived by her children: Shannon Phillips, Bandon (Michelle Willard) Duke, and Jennifer (Deanna Shields) White; brother: David Scott; sisters: Lisa Birlew and Donna Scott; grandchildren: Shawna Phillips, Magnolia Phillips, Dustin Phillips, Jr., and Jaelyn Duke. The family will hold services at a later date.
Robert P. Lechevalier
Jul 13, 2022
MSG(R) Robert P. LeChevalier, age 81, of Jonesboro passed away July 13, 2022. Mr. LeChevalier was retired from the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW Post 6330 and American Legion Post 258. He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother: Peter and Vena LeChevalier; mother: Douglas M. Lubin; brother: Rodney LeChevalier. He is survived by...
Deborah Scott White
Jul 13, 2022
Deborah Scott White, age 67, of Stockbridge passed away July 13, 2022. Mrs. White is survived by her children: Shannon Phillips, Bandon (Michelle Willard) Duke, and Jennifer (Deanna Shields) White; brother: David Scott; sisters: Lisa Birlew and Donna Scott; grandchildren: Shawna Phillips, Magnolia Phillips, Dustin Phillips, Jr., and Jaelyn Duke. The family will hold services at a later date.
Thena H. Gilbert
Jul 11, 2022
Thena Roxie Hood Gilbert, 98, of Stockbridge, Georgia, died at home on July 11, 2022. She was born to the late Luther Herbert Hood and Agnes Wallace Hood on April 20, 1924 in East Point, Georgia. Thena was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and worked for Metro-Golden-Meyer in their Atlanta office. She was a long-time member of the First...
Anita C. Taylor
Jul 9, 2022
Mrs. Anita C. Taylor, age 90, of Jonesboro passed away July 9, 2022. Mrs. Taylor was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Benjamin Allen Taylor, Sr. She is survived by her children: Steven (Sara) Taylor of Hampton, Dr. Benjamin "Allen" (Laurie) Taylor, Jr. of McDonough, Gregory "Clay" Taylor of...
Betty Jewell Barnes
Jul 8, 2022
Mrs. Betty Jewel Barnes, age 88, of Jonesboro passed away July 8, 2022. Mrs. Barnes was a monumental member of Lovejoy Family Church of the Nazarene and the larger community. Having walked closely with God her entire life she centered many of her years on teaching and youth ministries such as Shade Tree and Royal Family Kids Camp. She was...
James Dillard Miller
Jul 5, 2022
Mr. James D. Miller, age 86, of Jonesboro passed away July 5th, 2022. Mr. Miller was a veteran of the US Navy and he retired from The Little Debbie Corporation with 28 years of service. James loved his family in a big way. His legacy lives on in his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was a poet, a writer,...
