Herbert Kinser
Mar 1, 2021
Herbert (Herb) L. Kinser passed away at his home on Lake Spivey, GA on Monday, March 1st with his family after a courageous battle with Leukemia. The son of the late Herbert W. Kinser and Icie Lindsey Kinser, he was born the youngest of seven on November 2nd, 1942 in Brownsville, KY. After graduating from Male High School in Louisville,...
Rev. L. Floyd Carmack
Feb 25, 2021
Rev. L. Floyd Carmack, a resident of Lake Martin, Alabama, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, February, 25, 2021, at the age of 86.Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 1:00PM C.S.T. at Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel, 255 Friendship Rd. Tallassee, AL. 36078, with Dr. Charles Bergstrom officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until...
Wilbur J. Roberts
Feb 24, 2021
Mr. Wilbur J. Roberts, age 85 of Jonesboro passed away February 24, 2021. Mr. Roberts was retired from the Clayton County Police Department and the Clayton County Sheriffs Department, a member of Jonesboro Masonic Lodge #87 and was preceded in death by his wife: Juanita Roberts. Mr. Roberts is survived by his sons: Randolph Wilbur Roberts of Jonesboro, Steven Glenn...
Larue Hobbs
Feb 20, 2021
Mrs. LaRue Hobbs, age 85 of McDonough passed away February 20, 2021. Mrs. Hobbs was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church for over 45 years and was retired from Delta Airlines. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Hobbs. She is survived by her daughter: Suzette Hobbs of McDonough; grandchildren: Hayley (Aaron) Pickens of SC and...
Annie Mae Banford
Feb 20, 2021
Mrs. Annie Mae Banford, age 75 of McDonough passed away February 20, 2021. Mrs. Banford was preceded in death by her husband: Gary Edward Banford, parents: Early Guy and Linda Elizabeth Rodgers and sister: Ola Augusta Grant and she was a member of and the longtime Administrative Assistant of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. She is survived by her daughter: Amy Bass...
Nellie Jo Maddox
Feb 19, 2021
Mrs. Nellie Jo Maddox, age 81 of Jonesboro passed away February 19, 2021. Mrs. Maddox was a member of Jonesboro First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther William Maddox, Sr. She is survived by her children: Bill (Kelley) Maddox of Fayetteville and Dawn (David) Chandler of Roanoke, AL; grandchildren: Anthony (Keyanna) Rice, Jonathan (Abby) Chandler,...
Stephen Arlo Haver
Feb 16, 2021
Stephen Arlo Haver, age 39 of Rex, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2021. Stephen was a humble unassuming man and a friend to all he met, never knowing a stranger. He was a kind and generous soul who rarely asked for help. He had a great sense of humor and loved making people around him happy. Stephen worked as...
Eugene "Gene" R. Bachman, Jr.
Feb 13, 2021
Mr. Eugene "Gene" R. Bachman, Jr. age 58 of Jonesboro passed away February 13, 2021. Mr. Bachman was a 1981 graduate of Riverdale High School and a member of Eagles Landing First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Sarah Bachman, parents: Eugene R. Sr. and Naomi Bachman, brother: Charles Stanley, Jr. and mother-in-law: Violet Sparks. He...
Leonard "Buddy" Jeffreys
Feb 11, 2021
Mr. Leonard "Buddy" Jeffreys, age 89 of Meansville, formerly of Jonesboro passed away February 11, 2021. Mr. Jeffreys was preceded in death by his wife: Helen S. Jeffreys and daughter: Jeanette Elizabeth Fox. He was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle and was retired from Ford Motor Co. He is survived by his sons: James Glen (Linda) Jeffreys of Meansville,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Woolbright
Feb 10, 2021
Elizabeth "Betty" Samsel Woolbright died of natural causes on February 10, 2021 in Stone Mountain , GA. She was born on April 15, 1925 in Evanston, IL, a suburb of Chicago, where her father, Richard C. Samsel, served as Dean of Law at LaSalle University. She was proud of her grandmother, Ella Warren's descent from a Mayflower family, and her...
William R. Mcdonald
Feb 10, 2021
Mr. William R. McDonald, age 89 of Riverdale, GA passed away on February 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances L McDonald. He is survived by his children, Deborah Shierling of Riverdale, Robin Earnest of Cauladin and Douglas McDonald (Richard Bomba) of Roswell; grandchildren, Chad (Shayna) McDonald and Shannon (Christopher) Demares: great grandchildren, Avery McDonald, Harper...
Bill Sweatman
Feb 9, 2021
Mr. Bill Sweatman, age 78 of Jonesboro passed away February 9, 2021. He was retired from Delta Airlines and Interface, LLC. He is survived by his wife of 60 years: Shirley Sweatman, children: Ray William Sweatman, Jr of Dunwoody, Steve M. (Margaret) Sweatman of Stockbridge, Angela D. (Dan) Dorsey of McDonough and Shawn Sweatman of Jonesboro, grandchildren: Tiffany Dorsey, Brittany...
Billie Mae Long
Feb 9, 2021
Mrs. Billie Mae Long, age 81 of Jonesboro passed away February 9, 2021. She is survived by her daughter: Deborah Hyde of Jonesboro, son: Shannon Long of Jonesboro, sister: Faye (Tim) Salyer of Ohio, grandchildren: William Hyde, Omar Long, Gabin Long, Cameron Long and Tarshi Long, and 11 great-grandchildren. No Services are planned at this time.
Frieda Osborne Pattison
Feb 4, 2021
Mrs. Frieda Osborne Pattison, age 61 of Jackson passed away February 4, 2021. Mrs. Pattison was a loving and devoted wife, mother and dedicated grandmother. She is survived by her husband: Donald Pattison; children: Shannon Morris-Sargent (Larry) of Jackson, Sarah Pattison of NC, Tiffany Martin (Jeremy) of Williamson, Jessica Long (Benjamin) of Jackson, Kayla Whitlock of Jonesboro and Adrian Griffith...
Martha Lois Lau
Feb 3, 2021
Mrs. Martha Lois Lau, age 79 of Jonesboro passed away February 3, 2021. Mrs. Lau is survived by her husband: Ted Lau, daughters: Melinda (Paul) Elliott of Morrow and Shari Lau of Tallahassee, FL., brother: William (Carol) Padgett of Evansville, IN., grandchildren: Brittney McGonagill, Christina Campbell and Billy Elliott, great-grandchildren: Billy Elliott, Jr. Shane McGonagill, Ayden Elliott, Connor Elliott, Savannah...
Mary "Pauline" Hill
Feb 3, 2021
Mrs. Mary "Pauline" Hill, age 90 of Jonesboro passed away February 3, 2021. Mrs. Hill was a member of the Jonesboro VFW's Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lofton Lee Hill. She is survived by her children: Pamela Hill Scott of Jonesboro and Gregory Lee (Laura) Hill of Griffin; brother: Carl (Diane) Smith of Jonesboro; sister: Janie...
Rev. George E. Kreidel, Sr.
Jan 30, 2021
Rev. George E. Kreidel, Sr. age 89, of Stockbridge passed away January 30, 2021. Rev. Kreidel was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox, Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife: Carolyn Kizer Kreidel; children: George Edward (Robin) Kreidel, Jr. of GA, Gary Michael (Anna) Kreidel of SC, Ellen K. (David) Hinnant of NC, and Gina E. (John)...
Eleanor H. Padgett
Jan 28, 2021
Mrs. Eleanor H. Padgett, age 89, of Riverdale passed away January 28, 2021. Mrs. Padgett was a long time member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Leon Padgett, Sr. She is survived by her son: Thomas (Frances) Padgett of Riverdale; sisters: Charlotte Houston of Lafayette, GA and Elizabeth Aldridge of Archdale, NC; grandson:...
Evelyn Louise Harper
Jan 27, 2021
Evelyn Louise Harper of Jonesboro, GA passed away at the age of 92 on January 27, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Claudie Collins; her husband, Thomas G. Harper; son, Harry Eugene Edwards (AKA Ethan Hawke); grandson, Jeffery Scott Price; brothers: Paul, Marvin, Joe Jr., Johnny and Robert Collins, sister Doris Collins Johnson. She is...
Lamartine J. "Coach" Hill
Jan 26, 2021
Mr. Lamartine J. "Coach" Hill, age 84, of Riverdale passed away January 26, 2021. Mr. Hill is survived by his wife: Pamelia Hill; sons: Tim Hill of Riverdale, Dan (Stephanie) Hill of Stockbridge and Andy Hill of Chattanooga, TN; brother: Warren Hill of Commerce; grandson: Eli Hill of Stockbridge. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Friday, January 29,...
