Luzia Johanns Justus
Jun 27, 2022
Mrs. Luzia Johanns Justus, age 84, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 27, 2022. She was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Justus, Jr.; daughter, Helene Bertha Justus and son-in-law, David Michael Earles. She is survived by her son, Christian Philipp Justus; brother, Gerhard (Doris) Johanns; grandchildren, Jessica (Alex)...
Chris T. Helton
Jun 27, 2022
Mr. Chris Helton, age 52, of Molena, passed away June 27, 2022. Mr. Helton served in the US Navy as a corpsman and worked at Grady Hospital as a paramedic. He retired from the Clayton County Police Department where he was a member of the SWAT team. He also worked for Lowes. He is preceded in death by his father:...
Louise Ellis
Jun 26, 2022
Louise Norman Ellis, 93, formerly of Troy, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on June 26, 2022, at the Jonesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jonesboro, GA. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at the Troy Cumberland Church with Pastor Fred Gardner officiating. Burial will follow at Terrace Hill Cemetery in Troy. ...
Michael George Grant
Jun 23, 2022
Mr. Michael George Grant, age 79 of Hampton passed away June 23, 2022. Mr. Grant, son of the late Matthew and Hazel Hyatt Grant grew up in East Point. He was an avid guitar player and in the early years he wrote and performed music. Mr. Grant was a very active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Hampton. He was...
Ltc (R) Robert "Bob" J. Thomas
Jun 21, 2022
LTC (R) Robert "Bob" J. Thomas, age 84 of Jonesboro passed away June 21, 2022. Lt. Colonel Thomas retired from the U. S. Army with 20 years of service. He served two tours in Vietnam and one tour in Korea and received a Bronze Star. He was preceded in death by his parents: James Lewis Thomas and Alice Rose (House)...
Wilmer Thomas "W.T." Wright
Jun 20, 2022
Mr. Wilmer Thomas "W.T." Wright, age 89 of Jonesboro passed away June 20, 2022. Mr. Wright was a retired mechanic with Ryder Trucking, served in the U.S. Army and was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie Dave and Rena Mae (Martin) Wright, his wife: Nettie Lee (Seay) Wright and his...
James Alvin Raymer
Jun 15, 2022
Mr. James A. Raymer, age 76 of Jonesboro passed away June 15, 2022. Â Mr. Raymer was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and sang in the choir. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, where he received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was a loving...
Dr. Chul Nam Lee
Jun 13, 2022
Dr. Chul Nam Lee, age 94, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on June 13, 2022. Dr. Lee received his medical degree from Seoul National University near the start of the Korean War, and he was immediately drafted by the Korean Army as a doctor. During the Korean War, he was assigned to a U.S. M.A.S.H. unit where he followed front...
Margery Duncan Mcmillan
Jun 8, 2022
Ms. Margery Duncan McMillan, age 76 of McDonough, GA passed away June 8, 2022. Born in Harrisburg, PA., Mrs. McMillan was the daughter of the late Thomas Paul Duncan and Margery Metz Duncan. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Zachary and Ginia McMillan of McDonough, daughter and son-in-law: Laura and David Ford of London, England, and grandchildren: Avera...
Lynn Foster Partridge
Jun 8, 2022
Mrs. Lynn Foster Partridge, age 58 of Jackson passed away June 8, 2022. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and the beach. She was preceded in death by her mother: Diane Foster, aunts: Pat Whitaker and Shirley Vasser. Mrs. Partridge is survived by her husband: Rick Partridge, daughter: Jessica Connelly and husband: Chris of Ellerslie, GA, son: Jacob Partridge...
Frances Carol Roseberry
Jun 3, 2022
Mrs. Frances Carol Roseberry, age 58 of Locust Grove passed away June 3, 2022. Mrs. Roseberry was a member of the Eastern Star, was active in the Dog Show Community for many years and was preceded in death by her mother: Joyce C. Roseberry. She is survived by her husband: David J. Lane, father: William M. "Mickey" Roseberry, brother: Michael...
Leon Cornelius
May 31, 2022
Mr. Leon Cornelius, age 87 of Morrow passed away peacefully May 31, 2022. He was a retired Engineer with Delta Air Lines. He is preceded in death by his parents: William L. and Flora Cornelius, wife: Annette C. Cornelius, sons: Ronald Eugene Cornelius and Randall Wayne Cornelius, siblings: Thelma Blackwell, Finis Cornelius, Walter Cornelius, Martha Thomas and Betty Williamson. He...
Shirley Hand Vasser
May 28, 2022
Mrs. Shirley Hand Vasser, age 75 of Jonesboro passed away May 28, 2022. Mrs. Vasser enjoyed traveling, cooking, cutting grass, gardening and fishing. She made friends everywhere she went. She was preceded in death by her husband: William Vasser; son: Jimmy Vasser; sister: Dianne Foster. She is survived by her son: Jesse Keith Vasser of Jonesboro; brother-in-law: Kendall Foster of...
Thelma "Jean" Whittington
May 27, 2022
Thelma "Jean" Whittington, age 75 of Jonesboro passed away May 27, 2022. Mrs. Whittington was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and taught Sunday school for many years and was a volunteer with the rock. She was retired from JC Penny with over 40 years of service. She was preceded in death by her sisters: Jackie Williams, Marylou...
Emma Jeanette Woodruff
May 26, 2022
Emma J. Woodruff, died on May 26, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1945 in Danville, PA. She grew up on a farm near the town with her parents. Marr and Emma Woodruff, two older sisters, Reita (John Auten) and Vera (Carl Wysocki), and one younger brother, Oren (Pam) Woodruff. Her love of animals and nature was instilled early...
Mama Jane Lee
May 22, 2022
Mama Jane Lee, age 82 of Jonesboro passed away May 22, 2022. Mama Jane was a member of McDonough Christian Church and was active in the Primetimers Bible Study Group. She loved to travel and made friends everywhere she went. She loved to crochet and spend time with her children and grandchildren, and brightened everyone's holiday with cards and Christmas...
Wynelle Simpson Bolton
May 22, 2022
Mrs. Wynelle Simpson Bolton passed away May 22, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at her home in Hampton, GA. She was born September 6, 1938 in Colbert County, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents, John M. Simpson and Imogene Ferguson Simpson, and a brother, Alton Gary Simpson. Mrs. Bolton is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Simpson Pennington...
Joel Michael Word
May 18, 2022
Mr. Joel Michael Word, age 65 of Jonesboro passed away May 18, 2022. Mr. Word was preceded in death by his father: Charles Word, Jr. He is survived by his daughter and son; mother: Peggy Burns; brother: Marvin Hudgins; sisters: Teresa Hudgins, Linda (Sam) Taylor, Cinnamon (Dwayne) Brooks, and Karen Tauscher; 4 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. No services...
Grady Burnett Newsome
May 15, 2022
Mr. Grady Burnett Newsome, 85 of Jonesboro, GA passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Grady was born on March 19th, 1937 at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta to Cemp Burnett Newsome and Lillie Allen Newsome, both of Atlanta. He was an only child. He was married to...
Jennifer Lynn Chaffin
May 13, 2022
Miss Jennifer Lynn Chaffin went to be with the Lord May 13, 2022 after a 36-year battle related to a brain tumor. She was born November 29, 1985 to Donnie and Cheryl Chaffin in Stockbridge. Jennifer is predeceased by her paternal grandmother, Camille Chaffin, and her maternal step-grandfather James (Red) Brown. She is survived by her parents, brothers: James and...
