Obituaries

Faye L. Rainwater

Faye L. Rainwater

Mar 2, 2022

Mrs. Faye L. Rainwater, age 88 of Jonesboro passed away March 2, 2022. Mrs. Rainwater and her late husband, Guy C. Rainwater, Jr., were longtime residents of Clayton County and members of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She was also preceded in death by her sons: Jeffrey Vance Rainwater and Dennis Leigh Rainwater, parents: Johnson B. and Maggie Leigh, siblings:...

Dr. Raymond Dale Vander Wal, Sr.

Dr. Raymond Dale Vander Wal, Sr.

Feb 28, 2022

Dr. Raymond Dale Vander Wal, Sr, age 89, of Jonesboro passed away February 28, 2022. Dr.Vander Wal was a Pastor, Vice President of Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a member of the American Legion, Harvest Baptist Tabernacle and served in the US Air Force.  He was preceded in death by his wife: Dr. Marina Delores Vander Wal. He is...

Wilda Bray Stapp

Wilda Bray Stapp

Feb 27, 2022

Mrs. Wilda Bray Stapp, age 93, formerly of Riverdale, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Jonesboro Nursing & Rehab. She was born August 8, 1928 in Fayetteville, GA to the late Alvin Homer & Maude Mae Mitchell Bray. Wilda graduated from Fayette County High School in 1946 and retired from the Georgia State patrol where she worked in the...

Carol S. Cook

Carol S. Cook

Feb 21, 2022

Mrs. Carol S. Cook, age 70 of Rex passed away February 21, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband: Wayne Michael Cook and parents: James E. and Clara Mae Sullivan. She is survived by her daughters: Melissa Penn of Stockbridge and Theresa Scott of Rex, sisters: Lynn Ross and Beverly (Ed) Davis, grandchildren: Ashley (Michael) Baughcum, Tracie Scott,...

Lloyd Everett Britt

Lloyd Everett Britt

Feb 15, 2022

Lloyd Everett Britt, age 88 of Jonesboro passed away February 15, 2022.  Mr. Britt was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the American Legion, Post 258 in Jonesboro.  Mr. Britt was preceded in death by his parents: William Guy and Lois Elizabeth Britt: his first wife, Martha Stewart Britt, siblings: Curtis Britt, Charles Britt, Clarence...

Joe Edwards

Joe Edwards

Feb 15, 2022

Mr. Joe Edwards, age 48 of Rex passed away February 15, 2022. He is survived by his wife: Toniann Edwards, children: Layden Scafe, Scarlett Edwards, Charlee Edwards and Logan Edwards all of Rex, parents: Michael and Gloria Edwards of Rex, sister: Kristi (Vance) Hendley of Lake Wylie, S.C., brother-in-law: Kadesh Taffe, aunt: Denise Lowery, uncle: George Lowery, father-in-law and mother-in-law:...

Maxine Downer

Maxine Downer

Feb 10, 2022

Mrs. Maxine Downer age 73, of Jonesboro passed away February 10, 2022. Mrs. Downer was a member of Abundant Life Born Again Church. She is survived by her daughter: Belinda Headley of Jonesboro; granddaughter: Amelia Anderson; many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Monday, February 21st, 2022 in the Chapel of...

Frank Mohring Ganswich

Frank Mohring Ganswich

Feb 4, 2022

Mr. Frank Mohring Ganswich, age 69 of Jonesboro passed away February 4, 2022. Mr. Ganswich was preceded in death by his parents: William G. and Sara Ganswich. He is survived by his sister: Sally Siewert of Jonesboro, niece: Sara Grogan of Stockbridge and nephew: John Siewert of McDonough. No Services are planned at this time. Memorial donations may be made...

Larry Eugene Hartsfield

Larry Eugene Hartsfield

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. Larry Eugene Hartsfield, age 70 of McDonough passed away February 2, 2022. Mr. Hartsfield was preceded in death by his parents: Eugene B. and Muriel Katheryn Hartsfield. He is survived by his wife: Judy Hartsfield, daughters: Lisa (Greg) Pullum of Barnesville, Lori (Gary) McQuithy of Locust Grove and Sharon Elizabeth Hartsfield of McDonough, sister: Vicky H. (Michael) Smith, grandchildren:...

Donald Lynn Christopher, Sr.

Donald Lynn Christopher, Sr.

Jan 30, 2022

Mr. Donald Lynn Christopher, Sr., age 63 of Hampton passed away January 30, 2022. Mr. Christopher was a very active member at First Baptist Church Jonesboro. He was very active in little league sports and the Calvary Refuge Center. He was preceded in death by his parents: Clayton & Mary Christopher: daughter: Leigh Bryant; brother: Clayton R. Christopher, Jr.; sister:...

Hillion B. "Monty" Montgomery, Jr.

Hillion B. "Monty" Montgomery, Jr.

Jan 29, 2022

Mr. Hillion B. "Monty" Montgomery, Jr.,  age 81 of Forest Park passed away January 29, 2022. Mr. Montgomery was a member and served as a Deacon at Fairview Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents: Hillion B. Montgomery, Sr. and Doris Sexton, his wife: Lenora Montgomery and his sister: Jackie Cronic....

Charlotte Glisson Copelan

Charlotte Glisson Copelan

Jan 29, 2022

Mrs. Charlotte Glisson Copelan, age 78 of Rex passed away January 29, 2022. Mrs. Copelan was a member of The Rock Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents: Joseph and Thelma Glisson and her husband: Daniel M. Copelan. She is survived by her son: Jeff Copelan, daughter: Shelley (Geoff) Barnes, grandchildren: Tori Barnes, Cameron Barnes and Ryan...

Robert Michael Folds, Jr.

Robert Michael Folds, Jr.

Jan 28, 2022

Mr. Robert Michael Folds, Jr. age 59 of Fayetteville passed away January 28, 2022. Mr. Folds was preceded in death by his parents: Robert Michael Folds, Sr. and Sara D. Folds, and was a member of Jonesboro Masonic Lodge # 187 and the Shriners. He is survived by his wife: Sam Mata, son: Cage (Caitlyn) Folds of Fayetteville, step-children: Victoria...

Rogelio Sanchez

Rogelio Sanchez

Jan 27, 2022

Mr. Rogelio Sanchez, age 71 of Jonesboro passed away January 27, 2022. Mr. Sanchez was preceded in death by his parents: Francisco and Maria G. Sanchez. He is survived by his wife: Maria O. Santamaria Sanchez, children: Herman Santamaria of Locust Grove, Rosa Santamaria of Lawrenceville, Claudia (Luis) Huezo of Locust Grove, Howard Sanchez of Jonesboro, Ada Sanchez of Stockbridge...

Lilian B. Morgan

Lilian B. Morgan

Jan 24, 2022

Mrs. Lillian B. Morgan, age 87 of McDonough, passed away January 24, 2022. Mrs. Morgan was preceded in death by her husband: Tom Morgan, daughter: Fran Mills, parents: Edgar and Grace Britt, brother: Bud Britt and sisters: Betty Williams, Jenny Pierce and Carolyn Mitchell. She is survived by her son: Ed ( Kim) Johnson of McDonough, daughter: Earlene Crooke of...

Stephen Dennie Moreland

Stephen Dennie Moreland

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Stephen Dennis Moreland, age 80 of Jackson, GA passed away January 24, 2022. Mr. Moreland was preceded in death by his parents: Willie M. and Marilyn K. Moreland and wife: Bettye L. Moreland. He is survived by his daughter: Kathye (Leon M., Jr.)Reeves of Jackson, son: Dennis K. (Jutz) Moreland of MD., grandchildren: Madison Moreland and Micah Moreland, nephews:...

John Allen Sandberg

John Allen Sandberg

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. John Allen Sandberg, age 68 of Jonesboro, passed away January 24, 2022. Mr. Sandberg was preceded in death by his parents: LeRoy and Edna Sandberg.  He is survived by his loving wife: Cathy Sandberg; children: Tara (Joseph) Collins of Stockbridge and Jennifer Sandberg of Flowery Branch; brother: Jack Sandberg of Savannah; sister: Mary Goodman of Savannah; nephews: Charles Wurtzbaugh...

Sannisseth Nang Sao

Sannisseth Nang Sao

Jan 22, 2022

Mr. Sannisseth Nang Sao, age 75 of Jonesboro, passed away January 22, 2022. Mr. Sao was a member of Poston Road Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife: Sdeung Som Sao; children: Nykodame (Sothavy) Sao, Sauong (Chavik) Kim, Samath (Michael) Hagler, Mao (Jocelyn) Sao, Samol Sao, and Samang Sao; brother: Hah (Kimchea Mom) Sao; 10 grandchildren and 3 great...

Betsy Rose Schilling

Betsy Rose Schilling

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Betsy Rose Schilling, age 92 of Decatur, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away January 18, 2022. Mrs. Schilling was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church and was preceded in death by her husband: John T. Schilling and parents: Louis and Rose Klaas. She is survived by her children: John Schilling of  Atlanta, Timothy (Michelle) Schilling of France, Rose...

Darlene Louise Hudson Reeves

Darlene Louise Hudson Reeves

Jan 17, 2022

Mrs. Darlene Louise Hudson Reeves, age 56 of Winston, GA passed away January 17, 2022. Mrs. Reeves was preceded in death by her daughter: Erica Robinson and parents: Marvin and Mattie Botts. She is survived by her husband: Doug Reeves, son: Jeffrey Hudson of Carrollton, sister: Janice Tuggle of McDonough, brothers: Jonnie Botts of Lawrenceville and Chris Botts of Salt...

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