Henry Thomas "Tom" Stroud, Jr.
Jul 3, 2021
Mr. Henry Thomas "Tom" Stroud, Jr., age 78 of Jonesboro passed away July 3, 2021. Mr. Stroud was a retired Senior Dispatcher from the Clayton County 911 Operations Center, a member of Calvary  Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his parents: Henry Thomas, Sr. and Margie Opal Stroud and his wife: Carole Job Stroud. He is survived by...
Jerry Boschert
Jul 1, 2021
Mr. Jerry Boschert, age 80 of Ellenwood passed away July 1, 2021. Mr Boschert was a veteran of the US Air Force who enlisted at the early age of 17. After his service he worked many years in aviation fueling aircraft. He retired as a Gate Supervisor with Lockheed Martin at the International concourse of Atlanta Hartsfield Airport where he...
Judith Carroll
Jun 23, 2021
Mrs. Judith Carroll, age 80 of McDonough passed away June 23, 2021. Mrs. Carroll was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church and a member and full time volunteer of St. Vincent De Paul Society. She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert F. Carroll. Surviving are her sons: Robert John (Nancy) Carroll of Smyrna, Michael William Carroll...
Daniel (Dan) Louis Sumner
Jun 22, 2021
Daniel "Dan'' Louis Sumner, age 82, of Stockbridge, passed away on June 22, 2021. He retired from Ford Motor Company.  He was also a member of The Morrow Masonic Lodge and served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Lynette; daughter and son-in-law, Kim (Walter) Wolfe of McDonough; siblings, Michael (Sandy) Sumner of Jackson,  Christine...
Dr Kathleen "Kathy" Joan Hartney-Velazco
Jun 16, 2021
Dr. Antenor "Andy" Velazco, MD., 73, and Dr. Kathleen "Kathy" Hartney-Velazco, MD., M.M.SC., 65, died June 16th, 2021, in a private plane crash near Centennial, CO. Mali, their faithful 2-year-old Belgium Malinois, was also killed in the crash. Andy- husband, father, grandfather, surgeon, ultramarathoner, triathlete, pragmatist, adventurist. Andy was born March 22, 1948, in Lima, Peru, to Dr. Antenor Velazco...
Linda Marie Kotts
Jun 16, 2021
Miss. Linda Marie Kotts, age 75 of Morrow passed away June 16, 2021. Miss. Kotts was a longtime member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church and was retired from the Clayton County Board of Education where she taught Public and Religious Education. A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.
Dr. Antenor "Andy" Velazco
Jun 16, 2021
Dr. Antenor "Andy" Velazco, MD., 73, and Dr. Kathleen "Kathy" Hartney-Velazco, MD., M.M.SC., 65, died June 16th, 2021, in a private plane crash near Centennial, CO. Mali, their faithful 2-year-old Belgium Malinois, was also killed in the crash. Andy- husband, father, grandfather, surgeon, ultramarathoner, triathlete, pragmatist, adventurist. Andy was born March 22, 1948, in Lima, Peru, to Dr. Antenor Velazco...
Matthew E. Phillips
Jun 13, 2021
Matthew E. Phillips, CFD, GMF, age 50 of Martin, GA passed away June 13, 2021. Matthew was the owner of Jonesboro Floral Design and Eagles Landing Florist, and was an active member of the Georgia State Florist Association for 27 years and served as President. He is survived by his daughter: Gillian (Jules Ledor C. Saint-Louis) Phillips of West Haven,...
Maria Belen Castro Vargas
Jun 10, 2021
Mrs. Maria Belen Castro Vargas, age 98 of Jonesboro passed away June 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband: Guillermo Gomez Gonzalez. Surviving are her daughter: Maria M. Velez (Sergio A. Velez Aviles) of Jonesboro, grandson Sergio W. Velez and many extended family members.Services will be held at a later time in Puerto Rico.
Helen Elayne Barton
Jun 3, 2021
Helen Elayne Barton A longtime resident of Jonesboro, GA, graduated from Russell High School in East Point, GA. Finished Powers Modeling School and eventually attended Clayton Junior College, where she studied Library Science. Elayne was employed by the Clayton County School System for 25 years-a few years as a library assistant at Suder Elementary and 21 years as bookkeeper at...
G. Douglas Barton
Jun 2, 2021
G. Douglas Barton, longtime resident of Jonesboro, GA, passed away June 2, 2021. Born in Pittsboro, MS, he graduated from Pittsboro High School, Itawamba Junior College and Southern Mississippi University. After coaching basketball for a few years in MS, Doug came to Jonesboro, GA, in 1961 as a teacher at Lee Street Elementary. He became assistant principal at Suder Elementary...
Beverly Jean Thompson
May 31, 2021
Mrs. Beverly Jean Thompson, age 68 of Jonesboro passed away May 31, 2021. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her parents: Alton H. and Helen Howard and grandson: Michael Christian Thompson. She is survived by her children: Donna (James) Whitmire of Palmetto, Phillip (Jennifer) Thompson of Morrow and Kathy (Manuel) Felix of Jonesboro, sister: Phyllis Guthrie of Gainesville, 9...
Doris Mae Sluder
May 25, 2021
Mrs. Doris Mae Sluder, age 95, of Jonesboro, passed away on May 25, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband, Vance Rex Sluder. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Jonesboro, GA. She is survived by her children, Janet Black of Lanett AL, Kathryn (Billy) Vaughn of Locust Grove and Jeffrey Sluder (Cristal) of Forsyth; 12 grandchildren...
Stephen D. Schroeder, Sr.
May 22, 2021
Mr. Stephen D. Schroeder, Sr. age 72 of Lake Spivey passed away May 22, 2021. Mr. Schroeder was a member of Community Bible Church and the Sons of the American Revolution. He is survived by his wife: Kathleen; children: Stacey (Lemar) Hall of Suffolk, VA, Korey (Denis) Schroeder of Barnesville and Stephen (Cindy) Schroeder II of Stockbridge; brother: Timothy (Cheryl)...
Evelyn V. Smith
May 20, 2021
Mrs. Evelyn V. Smith, age 99 of Jonesboro passed away May 20, 2021.Mrs. Smith was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband: Chester E. Smith. She is survived by her children: Howard E. (Peggy) Smith of Barnesville, Linda Joyce Brown of Jonesboro, Lavada Jeanette Webb of Jonesboro and Albert Eugene (Gina) Smith of...
Walker Lee Wiggins
May 13, 2021
Master Walker Lee Wiggins was born on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 to Joseph and Taalor Wiggins of Warner Robins, Georgia. He was suffering from Potters Syndrome, and after 15 short hours, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2021 at the Medical Center Atrium Health in Macon, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Ms. Janet Lee Wiggins and...
Jack Michael Kirksey Sr.
May 12, 2021
Mr. Jack Kirksey age 79, of Jonesboro passed away May 12, 2021. Mr. Kirksey was a member of Morrow First United Methodist Church and the Morrow Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Jacqueline McFarland, parents: Andrew and Kloye Kirksey, and brothers: Andrew Grant and Hoyt Grant. He is survived by his loving wife: Faye; children: Jack...
Mervin Thiessen, Sr.
May 11, 2021
Mr. Mervin Thiessen, Sr. age 87, of Hampton passed away May 11, 2021. Mr. Thiessen was a member of Harps Crossing Church. He served in the US Army and was retired from Ford Motor Company after 31 years. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Sandra Sandlin. He is survived by his wife: Emilie; children: Mervin Thiessen, Jr. (Diane)...
Rickey Allen Smith
May 10, 2021
Mr. Rickey Allen Smith age 63 of Stockbridge passed away May 10, 2021. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents: Daniel L. and Evelyn M. Smith, sister: Vickie Lynn Smith; stepfather: Thomas Ralph Alexander, Jr. and father-in-law: Pio Hernandez; son-in-law: Maxwell Houston Ford.   He is survived by his wife: Gina; children: Jackielyn L. (Kyle) Smith, Jessica L. (Dereck)...
Cathy Diane Walls
May 10, 2021
Ms. Cathy Diane Walls, age 65, of Ellenwood, passed away on May 10, 2021. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; Clyde and Betty Ann Benefield and her daughter Felecia Michelle Brodnax. She is survived by her son, Joseph Dobbs of Ellenwood; siblings, John (Sandra) Benefield of Dahlonega, Joanne LeMastus...
