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George Robert Abbey, Iii
Sep 12, 2021
Mr. George Robert Abbey, III, age 77 of Jonesboro passed away September 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents: George Robert Abbey, II and Edna Mae Abbey and daughter: Sandy Abbey. Mr. Abbey was of the Catholic faith, and was Captain of the Fire Department for 15 years and a licensed Massage Therapist for 14 years. He...
Carolyn T. Sams
Sep 12, 2021
Mrs. Carolyn T. Sams, age 67 of Riverdale passed away September 12, 2021. Mrs. Sams was preceded in death by her parents: Willie and Emmerlee Keith and husband Steve Michael Sams.She is survived by her daughter: Tanya (Andi) Guruge of Stockbridge, sister: Judy Lynn Whatley of Riverdale, grandchildren: Brittany Seay, Brenton Seay and Hannah Seay, 7 great-grandchildren, 5 fur babies ...
David William Mckee
Sep 11, 2021
Mr. David William McKee, age 82 of Rex passed away September 11, 2021. Mr. McKee was preceded in death by his daughter: Cindy McKee Richardson and is survived by his son: David Nick (Cynthia D.) McKee of Ellenwood and sister: Patsy (David) Bowen. No services are planned at this time.
Charles L. Williams
Sep 10, 2021
Mr. Charles L. Williams, age 83 of Jonesboro passed away September 10, 2021. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie M. and Della Williams and was retired from Ford Motor Company with 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife: Shirley Williams, children: Janice Elizabeth Williams McKinney and fiancé: Tony Sparks of McDonough, Nancy Williams...
John Robert "Robb" Haney
Sep 7, 2021
Mr. John Robert "Robb" Haney, age 56 of Rex passed away September 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents: Felix and Lila Mae Cross Haney and brother: Mark Randall Haney. Mr. Haney is survived by his brother and sister-in-law: Richard "Rick" and Gloria Haney of Douglasville, nieces and nephews: Richard "Richie" (Michelle) Haney, Jr. of Rockmart, Russell...
Lavern Morris
Sep 6, 2021
Mr. LaVern Morris, age 89, of Stockbridge, peacefully passed away September 6, 2021. Mr. Morris was a member of Fairview Church of Christ and he retired from General Motors. He was preceded in death by his loving wife: Betty Sue Morris and grandson: Major James Sanders. He is survived by his children: Terry (Lea) Sanders of Stockbridge, Dee (Bill) Tanner...
Cynthia D. Richardson
Sep 4, 2021
Ms. Cynthia D. Richardson, age 64 of Rex passed away September 4, 2021. Ms. Richardson was preceded in death by her mother: Kathelyn McKee and father:Â David William McKee. She is survived by her son: Michael David (Melanie) Richardson, brother: David Nick (Cynthia D.) McKee of Ellenwood, grandchildren: Annabelle Richardson and Michael Richardson. A memorial service will be held at...
Joanna Carol Hampton
Sep 4, 2021
Mrs. Joanna Carol Hampton, age 64 of Jonesboro passed away September 4, 2021. Mrs. Hampton was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. She is survived by her loving husband: Timothy; children: Tiffany (Jason) Klar of Jonesboro and Matthew ( Hailey) Hampton of College Park; siblings: Henry ( Connie) Keeton, Jackie ( Darlene) Keeton, Linda ( Pat) Hoskins, Christie (Jackie)...
Jeffrey Alexander Jakes
Aug 30, 2021
Mr. Jeffrey Alexander Jakes, age 42 of McDonough passed August 30, 2021. Mr. Jakes was a Senior Specialist with Chick-fil-A and a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Hubert Tanksley and Helen Hagan Tanksley, paternal grandparents: Marion Alexander Jakes and Jean Jakes, nephews: William Thompson and George Stone. He is survived by...
Lamar Sweat, Sr.
Aug 28, 2021
Mr. Lamar Sweat, age 77, of Forest Park, passed away on August 28, 2021. He was a Route Salesman for Frito Lay. He was preceded in death by his parents; Floyd F. and Mary P. Sweat, siblings; Ralph Sweat, Earnest Sweat, Alice Sweat, Jeanette "Katie" Petty, Lou Seidenfaden and Ruth Cook. He is survived by his children, Tammy McDaniel of...
James Henry Smith
Aug 24, 2021
Mr. James Henry Smith, age 84, of Jonesboro passed away August 24, 2021. Mr. Smith worked for Clayton County Community Services for 29 years and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Smith is survived by his loving wife of 52 years: Shirley; children: Richard Henry (Kate) Smith, Kim Mallow, Renee (Samuel) Loggins, Donna Wallman, Robert (April) Smith, and Shelby Chapparo;...
Shirley M. May
Aug 23, 2021
Mrs. Shirley M. May, age 78, of Stockbridge passed away August 23, 2021. Mrs. May worked in healthcare as a CNA and she loved to read. She was preceded in death by her husband: Richard May; children: Rebecca Collins and James Collins; grandchildren: Alecia May and Tommy Blessitt. She is survived by her children: Allen Collins of Stockbridge, Laurie (Audie)...
Keith Edwin Young
Aug 22, 2021
Mr. Keith Edwin Young, age 58 of Jonesboro passed away August 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents: Eddie Lewis and Mavis Marie Young and brother: Michael Ray Young. He is survived by his wife: Tammie Young, children: Michael Curtis (Marie), Brandon Young, Autumn Young, Joshua Young, Kelli (Westly) Rogers and Amber Young, sister: Sheila (Billy) Ferguson...
Micah David Brewer
Aug 19, 2021
Mr. Micah David Brewer, age 39 of Stockbridge passed away August 19, 2021. He is survived by his children: Trinity Brewer and Tatum Brewer both of Morristown, TN., father: Gene Brewer of Burlington, KY, mother: Lisa Blankenship of Mulberry, FL., sisters: Sarah Blankenship of Stockbridge and April Williams of Pigeon Forge, TN, paternal grandparents: Lillie Brewer and Noel Brewer of...
Allen Kay Newman
Aug 19, 2021
Mr. Allen Kay Newman, age 83, of McDonough passed away August 19, 2021. Mr. Newman was a member at Liberty Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his step-children: Wendy Haden and Katie Bridges. He is survived by his wife: Tommie Jean Newman; children: Kelly Ann (Chris) LaCarter, and Allen Keith (Tammy) Newman; 11 grandchildren and 4 great...
Henry Grady Jones
Aug 17, 2021
Mr. Henry Grady Jones age 68 of Locust Grove, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Louise M. Jones, parents: Henry G Jones Jr and Lucile R. Jones. He is survived by his daughter, Tina (Dan) Thomas of Hiawassee, a sister, grandchildren: Joshua (Julie) Milam, Jarrett Milam, great-grandchildren: Xander, Veronica, and Jaxson....
Charlotte Silvey Pyle
Aug 17, 2021
Mrs. Charlotte Silvey Pyle, age 85 of Stockbridge passed away August 17, 2021. Mrs. Pyle was preceded in death by her husband of 40 plus years: Walter D. Silvey and her former husband: Howard Pyle, son: John Walter Silvey and parents: Charlie and Nancy Elizabeth Sudduth. She is survived by her children: Charlotte Grace (Charles) Switzer of Stockbridge, Charles Douglas...
Jean S. Crocker
Aug 13, 2021
Mrs. Jean S. Crocker, age 84 of Forest Park passed away August 13, 2021. Mrs. Crocker was a retired school bus driver with 30 plus years of service with the Clayton County Board of Education. She is survived by her companion: Ken Sewell, daughter: Mary Lynn Haney of Stockbridge and her granddog: Jack, Ly and Chai Kainneranart, grandkids: Melissa and...
Margaret Gail Willis
Aug 13, 2021
Mrs. Margaret Gail Willis, age 77 of Theodore, AL., formerly of Rex, passed away August 13, 2021. She was previously a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husbands: Earl V. Black and Morris D. Willis, parents: Homer and Ocie Johnson, brother: Garland E. Johnson and niece Liz Shope. She is survived by her sister-in-law:...
Helen C. Knight
Aug 13, 2021
Mrs. Helen C. Knight, age 91 of Jonesboro passed away August 13, 2021. Mrs. Knight was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro and was preceded in death by her husband: Emory Gene Knight, daughter: Deborah J. "Debbie" Radford, parents: George T. and Eva Hancock, brother: Rod Hancock, sister: Joyce Dammer. She is survived by children: Tonia "Gail" Knight of...
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