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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,...
Lofton Lee Hill
Jan 26, 2021
Mr. Lofton Lee Hill, age 97 of Jonesboro passed away January 26, 2021. Mr. Hill was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Jonesboro V.F.W. He is survived by his wife: Mary Pauline Hill, daughter: Pamela Hill Scott of Jonesboro, son: Gregory Lee (Laura) Hill of Griffin, grandchildren: Hillton A. (Kristy) Scott, Phillip (Lauren) Hill and Kevin Ryan...
Dennis Carroll Butler
Jan 25, 2021
Dennis Carroll Butler, age 81 of Locust Grove passed away January 25, 2021 at Spalding Regional Hospital. Dennis worked for the Forest Park Fire Department from 1966 until 1968, and joined the Clayton County Fire Department in 1968. He retired from Clayton County Fire Department Station 4 in 1993 after serving 33 years where he was a part of the...
James R. Bailey
Jan 23, 2021
Mr. James R. Bailey, age 66 of Stockbridge passed away January 23, 2021. Mr. Bailey was a member of Moose Lodge #1285 in Albany, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents: Carl S. and Mary Beth Bailey and brother: Carl Dean Bailey. He is survived by his sister-in-law: Beth Bailey, nephew: Jonathan Tompkins and wife Tina, great nieces:...
Brent Addison Quick
Jan 22, 2021
Mr. Brent Addison Quick, age 34 of Atlanta passed away January 22, 2021. Mr. Quick was the owner of the One Eared Stag Restaurant. He is survived by his  mother: Donna Sapp Phillips of Locust Grove, father: Robert E. Quick, Jr. of Jackson, step-father: Calvin Phillips of Cloudland, GA, brother: Robert Eugene Quick, III and wife: Dani Beth of Clarkesville,...
Leslie Patricia "Pat" Burns
Jan 21, 2021
Mrs. Leslie Patricia "Pat" Burns, age 80 of Cumming, formerly of Jonesboro passed away January 21, 2021. Mrs. Burns was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Charles K. Burns. She is survived by her daughter: Joy (Jeremiah) Dalton of Cumming, grandchildren: Connor Hawkins, Carson Hawkins and Luke Dalton. Funeral Services will...
Linda D. Anderson Cooper
Jan 16, 2021
Linda Dianne Anderson-Cooper, née Carder, passed away on Saturday, January 16th at 10:18 PM at Piedmont Henry Hospital after complications arising from a heart procedure. A life-long Georgia peach, she was born on December 27, 1947 at Crawford Long Hospital. Linda is survived by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Cooper of Jonesboro, her son, Kevin Anderson and daughter in law, Elizabeth...
Cynthia Joyce Hope
Jan 16, 2021
Mrs. Cynthia Joyce hope, age 67, of Jonesboro passed away January 16, 2021. Mrs. Hope was a member of Pinecrest Baptist Church in McDonough and she was retired from Henry County Board of Education as a nutritionist. She is preceded in death by her husband: Edward King Hope. She is survived by her daughter: April (Jeffrey) Sims of Jonesboro; brother:...
Steve Young
Jan 15, 2021
Mr. Steve Young, age 64 of Stockbridge passed away January 15, 2021. He is survived by his wife: Phyllis Young, daughter: Katie and Drew Dickens of Covington, father: G. W. Young of Jonesboro, brother: Randy (Kathy) Young of Senoia, grandchildren: Shelby Dickens and Hunter Dickens, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January...
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