Obituaries

Helen Hufstetler Rowan

Helen Hufstetler Rowan

Oct 28, 2021

Mrs. Helen Hufstetler Rowan, age 85 of Morrow passed away October 28, 2021. Mrs. Rowan was a long time member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband: Thomas E. Rowan. She is survived by her children: Kyle T. Rowan (Sherry) of Greenville, SC and Lance H. Rowan of McDonough; 2 grandchildren: Shelly Rowan and...

Charles W. (Bill) Cooper

Charles W. (Bill) Cooper

Oct 27, 2021

Mr. Charles W. (Bill) Cooper Jr., age 94 of Jonesboro passed away October 27, 2021. A lifelong outdoorsman, proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and graduate of the University of Georgia,  Mr. Cooper was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and was preceded in death by his parents Charles W. Cooper, Sr. & Manette Edwards Cooper...

Melchor Diaz Lopez

Melchor Diaz Lopez

Oct 26, 2021

Mr. Melchor Diaz Lopez, age 24, of McDonough, passed away on October 26, 2021.  He is survived by his parents, Melchor Diaz and Elizabeth Lopez Diaz of McDonough; siblings, Lucero Diaz (Ervin Ruiz Guzman) of Stockbridge, Ana Diaz Lopez (Martin Santos) of Stockbridge, Karla Vanessa Diaz of McDonough, Ingrid Diaz Of McDonough; aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.  A Funeral...

Sanford "Bud" Nash

Sanford "Bud" Nash

Oct 25, 2021

Mr. Sanford "Bud" Nash, age 80 of Jonesboro passed away October 25, 2021. Mr. Nash was Veteran of the US Army, was retired from the City of East Point and was preceded in death by his parents: Sanford W. and Ruby D. Nash and son: Bud "Bubba" Nash, Jr., and sister:Nancy Nash. He is survived by his wife: Linda Nash,...

Jerry Wayne Hill

Jerry Wayne Hill

Oct 23, 2021

On October 23, 2021 the Lord dispatched an angel, Jerry W. Hill of Riverdale, GA. Jerry W. Hill made his transition from this earthly life to his heavenly home. Jerry W. Hill was born on August 9, 1983 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Sharon Hill and Jerry W. Sherpard. At an early age he received Christ and became a member of...

Kathleen 'Kathy" Edwards

Kathleen 'Kathy" Edwards

Oct 19, 2021

Mrs. Kathleen "Kathy" Edwards, age 66 of Jonesboro passed away October 19, 2021. Mrs. Edwards was a founding member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church and was a Minister of Hospitality and the Funeral Ministry and was a member of the Ladies of The Knights of Columbus. She was preceded in death by her parents: Frank H. Hancock, Sr. and...

Billie Jean Clayton

Billie Jean Clayton

Oct 18, 2021

Mrs. Billie Jean Clayton, age 77 of Chilhowie, VA., formerly of  Fayetteville, Riverdale and Forest Park, GA,  passed away October 18, 2021. She was a loving and generous  Christian wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  Mrs. Clayton was a retired Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service and was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. She was preceded in death...

Marvin Lee Morrow

Marvin Lee Morrow

Oct 17, 2021

Mr. Marvin Lee Morrow, age 85 of Stockbridge passed away October 17, 2021.  Mr. Morrow was a US Navy Veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He was a beloved member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. Mr. Morrow was preceded in death by his daughter; Sandra Webb.  He is survived by his loving wife: Willie B. Bowen; children: Steven (Laurie) Morrow...

David Michael Lott, Jr.

David Michael Lott, Jr.

Oct 16, 2021

Mr. David Michael Lott, Jr. age 53 of Warm Springs passed away October 16, 2021. Mr. Lott was a member of Pine Mountain Fire Department and Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department and was employed as Maintenance Supervisor of Pine Mountain Top Inn Resort. He was preceded in death by his father: David Michael Lott, Sr. and sister: Melanie Cervantes. He is...

Patricia Joanne Pollard

Patricia Joanne Pollard

Oct 15, 2021

Mrs. Patricia Joanne Pollard, age 66 of Lawrenceville passed away October 15, 2021. She was born August 9, 1955 to John Glen Thomas and Norma Jean Thomas.  Mrs. Pollard worked for Waffle House for 42 years. She loved to scrapbook and was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband: Phillip Pollard, sons: Benjamin Wayne Pollard...

Joann "Mama" Herrington

Joann "Mama" Herrington

Oct 12, 2021

Mrs. JoAnn "Mama" Herrington, age 85 of Jackson passed away October 12, 2021. Mrs. Herrington was a member of Calvary Congregational Holiness Church in Fayetteville. As the pastors wife "First Lady" of the church she was always loving and caring. For over 50 years she provided in home childcare. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years:...

Mary "Ellen" Harmon

Mary "Ellen" Harmon

Oct 8, 2021

On October 8, 2021, Mary "Ellen" Harmon, wife and mother, passed away in Stockbridge, Georgia at the age of 96. Ellen was born on July 22, 1925 in St. Mary's, Ohio to Edward and Rose Ruther. She was the eldest of five children and is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Parks Harmon, her brother Edward Ruther, and...

Rosa June Pica

Rosa June Pica

Oct 7, 2021

Mrs. Rosa June Pica age 88, of Newnan passed away October 7th, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Paula Brewer and brother, Robert Parham.  Mrs. Pica is survived by her children: Angela Ball (William) of Hampton , Craig Pica (Donna) of Newnan, and Richard Brace ( Nancy ) of FL; brother: Jerry (Laura) Parham of Fayetteville ;...

Nancy Marcella Kirby

Nancy Marcella Kirby

Oct 7, 2021

Mrs. Nancy Marcella Kirby, age 82 of Williamson passed away October 7th, 2021. Mrs. Kirby was preceded in death by her husband: Larry Edward Kirby. She is survived by her children: Bobby Joe "Joey" Taylor (Cindy) of Forsyth and Jeff Lee Taylor of Williamson; brother: Henry Leon Randall (Phyllis) of Monticello; sister: Judy Carole Hartsfield (Larry) of McDonough; grandchildren: Mandy...

Eunice Culpepper Vining

Eunice Culpepper Vining

Oct 5, 2021

Mrs. Eunice Culpepper Vining, age 86, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel T. Vining and her son, Samuel Keith Vining. She is survived by her children, Karen (James Alan) Ammons of Jackson, Kahle (Ronna) Vining of Edgefield, SC, Kristi Bryan of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Karmon Johnson, Jaime (David) Brown,...

Gerald Aubrey Walsh, Sr.

Gerald Aubrey Walsh, Sr.

Oct 1, 2021

Mr. Gerald Aubrey Walsh, Sr., age 79 of Senoia passed away October 1, 2021. Mr. Walsh was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Frankie Walsh, children: Dale (Angela) Walsh of Blairsville, Aubrey Walsh of Jackson, Michael (Erika) Walsh, Jonathan Walsh and Rebekah (Jeremy) Walton all of Senoia, siblings: Harvey (Joyce) Boyd...

Samuel Frank Harley, Sr.

Samuel Frank Harley, Sr.

Oct 1, 2021

Mr. Samuel Frank Harley, Sr., age 89 of Morrow passed away October 1, 2021. Mr. Harley was retired from Ford Motor Company, a very active, longtime member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro, the East Point Masonic Lodge # 288and served in the US Army 82nd Airborne. He is survived by his wife: Nellene E. Harley, children: Debra L. (John) Patterson...

John Paul Elliott, Sr.

John Paul Elliott, Sr.

Sep 26, 2021

Mr. John Paul Elliott, Sr., age 84, of Hampton passed away September 26, 2021. Mr. Elliott is preceded by his parents: Robert Lee Elliott, Sr. and Vara Irene Elliott; grandsons: Andrew Richardson and Ryan Paul Elliott,  brother: Robert L. Elliott, Jr. and sister: Audrey McGuire. He is survived by his wife: Barbara; children: Angela Denise Richardson (Bruce) of Brandford, FL,...

Billy Virgil Thrailkill, Jr.

Billy Virgil Thrailkill, Jr.

Sep 22, 2021

Mr. Billy Virgil Thrailkill, Jr. age 80 passed away September 22, 2021 due to Covid. He was born on July 19, 1941 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Thrailkill grew up in Hapeville and Riverdale and graduated from Jonesboro High School. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Mr. Thrailkill was preceded in death by his parents: Billy Virgil...

Frank Padgett Schiller "Pop"

Frank Padgett Schiller "Pop"

Sep 21, 2021

Mr. Frank Padgett Schiller "POP", age 89 of Jonesboro passed away September 21, 2021. Mr. Schiller was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church, a veteran of the U. S. Navy, was retired from Eastern Airlines and had a passion for car restoration. He is survived by his wife: Janet Schiller, son: Frank John (Edna) Schiller of Stockbridge, daughter:...

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