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Patricia Diane Eskew

Patricia Diane Eskew

Nov 23, 2021

Mrs. Patricia Diane Eskew, age 73 of Riverdale passed away November 23, 2021. Mrs. Eskew was preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Mildred Wood, husband: William Quinton Eskew and sister: Caroline Taylor. She is survived by her children: Rhonda Eskew, Patricia (David) Ramsey, Robert (Stephanie) Eskew and Stacy (Thurman) Landers, brothers: Robert (Alisha) Wood, Anthony Wood, David Wood...

James (Jim) Carter

James (Jim) Carter

Nov 19, 2021

James Everett Carter, Jr. of Jonesboro, GA passed away on November 19, 2021. He was born on January 27, 1947 to the late James Everett Carter, Sr. and Martha B. Carter in Athens, GA. Jim attended public schools in Athens and graduated from Athens High School in 1965. He completed his Bachelors and Masters Degrees at the University of Georgia.  ...

Essie D. Born

Essie D. Born

Nov 11, 2021

Mrs. Essie D. Born, age 91 of Rex passed away November 11, 2021. Mrs. Born was preceded in death by her parents: Homer and Edna Davis and her husband: Roger Born. She is survived by her sons: Philip R. and Karen Born of Rex and Gus H. and Connie Born of Monticello, GA, grandchildren: Mandy (Matt)Busby of Monticello and Krysten...

Richard G. Stark

Richard G. Stark

Nov 9, 2021

Mr. Richard G. Stark, age 69, of Jonesboro, passed away on November 9, 2021.  He served his country in the U.S. Marines.  He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; children, Jameel (Asia) Burton of Lithia Springs, Joshua Burton of Lithia Springs; brother, Ray (Sandy) Stark of PA; grandchild, Avery Burton; mother-in-law, Thelma Turner of AL; sisters-in-law, Shirley Turner of Atlanta,...

Michael "Todd" Murphy

Michael "Todd" Murphy

Nov 7, 2021

Mr. Michael "Todd" Murphy, age 56 of Jenkinsburg (formerly of Lovejoy) passed away November 7, 2021.  Mr. Murphy had 32 years of service to his community; 10 years as a police officer, 5 years as a homicide detective, 17 years as a lead investigator before his retirement from the Clayton County District Attorney's Office.  He was also a member of...

Marianne H. Rice

Marianne H. Rice

Nov 7, 2021

Mrs. Marianne Helen Rice, age 81 of Jonesboro passed away November 7th, 2021. Mrs. Rice is survived by her husband: Daniel Rice; children: JoAnn (Richard) Conner of Stockbridge, Linda Johnson of Jonesboro, Janie (Tom) Smith of Fayetteville, David (Susan) Kelley, Jr. of Sylvania, GA, and Joey (Stephanie) Rice of KY; brother: Heini (Emgott) Hambrecht of Germany; 9 grandchildren, 17 great...

Ava L. Shockley

Ava L. Shockley

Nov 7, 2021

Mrs. Ava L. Shockley, age 97 of Blairsville, formerly of Ellenwood passed away November 7th, 2021.  Mrs. Shockley was one of the oldest members of The Rock Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her son: Jerry Shockley; grandson: Joshua Shockley, and 4 brothers and 3 sisters.  She is survived by her children: Linda Shockley and Rusty (Ann) Shockley...

Mickey Evans

Mickey Evans

Nov 7, 2021

Mr. Mickey Evans, age 65, of Fayetteville, passed away on November 7, 2021.  Mickey was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle in Jonesboro, GA.  and retired from General Motors.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Oliver Evans and Bessie Ruth Evans and his siblings, Leo Evans, Audrey Evans, Peggy Sweeney, George Eugene Evans, J.H. Kyle Evans and...

Charles R, Justice

Charles R, Justice

Nov 3, 2021

Mr. Charles R. Justice, age 74 of Jonesboro passed away November 3, 2021. Mr. Justice was an Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War and was retired from Georgia Power. He was preceded in death by his wife: Nancy Starr Justice and brother: Donald Justice. He is survived by his son: Wayne Justice of Jonesboro, sister: Faye (Jerry) Pope...

Joanne Tiffany Kenney

Joanne Tiffany Kenney

Oct 31, 2021

JoAnne Tiffany Kenney (October 19, 1950 - October 31, 2021) JoAnne T. Kenney of Jonesboro, GA passed away on October 31, 2021.  She was predeceased by parents, Michael A. Jusko, Sr. and Janice S. Jusko. She is survived by her children, Melissa Kenney Williams of McDonough, GA and Anthony Romano of Lake Peekskill, NY; siblings, Janice Jusko Kuntz of Atlanta,...

Matthew Warren Trimble

Matthew Warren Trimble

Oct 30, 2021

Mr. Matthew Warren Trimble, age 78 of Hogansville passed away October 30, 2021. He is survived by his sister: Sharon Cantrell of Marietta, niece: Denise (Clay) Thomas of Douglasville, nephew: David (Vikki) Cantrell of Douglasville, great-nieces and great-nephews: Lindsey (Sam) Braly of Marietta, Taylor Thomas of Douglasville, Kaitlynn (Lee) Washington of Marietta and Madison Cantrell of Smyrna, great-great nieces and...

Mildred "Mitzie" Thomas

Mildred "Mitzie" Thomas

Oct 29, 2021

Mrs. Mildred "Mitzie" Thomas, age 85, of Jonesboro passed away October 29, 2021.  Mrs. Thomas was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted Army wife and a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church.  She was preceded in death by her daughter: Laura daCosta; siblings Ann Kovalik, Mike Brendza, Joe Brendza, Jim Brendza, Ed Brendza, George...

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...

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