Obituaries
Patricia "Pat" Ann Deering
Dec 18, 2020
Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Ann Deering, age 68, of Joneboro, passed away on December 18, 2020. She is survived by her children; Michael Deering and Lisa Deering both of Jonesboro; siblings, Marlene Kapustanczek, Theresa (Paul) Braam, Christine (Mark) Harris, Joseph Kapustanczek and Michel Kapustanczek; father-in-law and mother-in- law, William and Mary Deering; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Gayla Deering; sister-in-law, Darlene...
Grover Evans Nix
Dec 15, 2020
Mr. Grover Evans Nix, age 93, of Riverdale passed away December 15, 2020. Mr. Nix was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and attended The Chapel Church in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his wife: Jimmie Ruth Nix; daughter: Trina Branch and grandson: Shane Scott. He is survived by his children: Gloria Price of Atlanta, Robin Tucker...
Joyce Barr Sorrell
Dec 12, 2020
Mrs. Joyce Marie Barr Sorrell of Stockbridge, age 79, passed away December 12, 2020. Mrs. Sorrell was born on July 16, 1941, to the late Truman and Grace Barr in Tyus, Georgia. She was a retired educator whose entire 30-year career was spent serving and inspiring the students of Jonesboro High School. She received her Master's Degree in mathematics from...
Earl "David" Tollison, Jr.
Dec 12, 2020
Mr. Earl "David" Tollison, Jr., age 60 of Rex passed away December 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother: Linda Hamilton, sister: Donna Thames and step-father: Cary M. Hamilton. Mr. Tollison is survived by his father: Earl David (Connie) Tollison, Sr. of Middleburg, FL., step-mother: Deborah Hamilton of Griffin, brothers: Cary G. (Julie) Hamiton of Fayetteville and...
Thelma G. Hoover
Dec 10, 2020
Mrs. Thelma G. Hoover, age 91 of Ellijay, formerly of Jonesboro passed away December 10, 2020. Mrs. Hoover was a retired Substitute Teacher with the Clayton County Board of Education. Mrs. Hoover loved her hugs, cardinal birds, quilting, baby sitting, traveling, and the ocean. The most loved things in her life were family, The Lord and her friends. She was...
John Wesley Ham, Iii
Dec 7, 2020
Mr. John Wesley Ham, III, age 72 of Jonesboro passed away December 7, 2020. Mr. Ham was born at Alameda Naval Air Station in San Diego, CA. He was a graduate of North Georgia College and spent 21 years in the US Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Mr. Ham is survived by his wife: Pamela Ham, his three children:...
Homer Lemuel "Lem" Phillips
Dec 6, 2020
Mr. Homer Lemuel "Lem" Phillips was born on June 8, 1929 and passed away on December 6, 2020. Lem was born in Oostanaula, GA to the late Homer and Mary Phillips. He was raised in Ellenwood, GA and graduated from Jonesboro High School. He received his Associates Degree from West Georgia College. He taught for one year at Jonesboro High...
Troy Nicholas Redd
Dec 2, 2020
Mr. Troy Nicholas Redd, age 40 of Jonesboro passed away December 2, 2020. He is survived by his father: Charles (Virginia) Redd of Jonesboro, mother: Laura Ann (Alan) Ballingall of Douglasville, brother: Jason Redd of Jonesboro, sister: Christina (Roy) Abercrombie of Jenkinsburg, grandmother: Melissa Tracy of Jonesboro and aunt: Lisa Bentley of Jonesboro. A Private Memorial Service will be held.
Mark Andrew Cain
Dec 1, 2020
Mr. Mark Andrew Cain, age 53 of Dallas, Georgia, went to be with our Heavenly Father on December 1, 2020. Mark was born on July 23, 1967 in Scotland while his father served in the U.S. Navy. Mark graduated from Palmetto High School then enlisted in the U.S. Army. Upon completion of his service he returned to Georgia and served...
Jack T. Holcomb
Nov 29, 2020
Mr. Jack T. Holcomb, age 90, of Locust Grove, passed away on November 29, 2020. Mr. Holcomb is survived by his wife; Frances, children; Richard (Sandra) Holcomb of Dawsonville, Ronald Holcomb of Hartwell, Kathy Debuc of Senoia, Jane (Benny) Wisener of Senoia, Joyce Lackey of McDonough, Rusty (Becky) Hill of Cleveland, Sherri Hill of Locust Grove, Grandchildren; Bryan (Kim) Wisener,...
Barbara J. "Judy" Dunn Spooner
Nov 27, 2020
Mrs. Barbara J. "Judy" Dunn Spooner, age 80, of Morrow, passed away on November 27, 2020. Mrs. Spooner graduated in the Class of 1958 from Roosevelt High School. She was lifelong friends with several classmates, "The Girls" whom she had known from Kindergarten till her passing. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death...
Robert Edward Gann, Sr.
Nov 25, 2020
Mr. Robert Edward Gann, Sr. age 87 of Stockbridge passed away November 25, 2020. Mr. Gann was a US Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Samantha June Moore. He is survived by his wife: Sarah Gann; children: Sheryl Mercer of Forsyth, GA; Sabrina (Richard "Allen") Turner of Jonesboro, and Robbie Gann; 6 grandchildren and 4 great...
David Howard Fields
Nov 21, 2020
David Howard Fields, lifelong musician of Jonesboro, died on November 21, 2020 at the age of 88 in the Roosevelt Rehabilitation Center in Warm Springs. David is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Parker Fields; his four children, Dale Victor (Katheryne) Fields; Dan Howard (Edna) Fields; Derinda Fields (John) Hembree and David John (Cheryl) Fields; siblings Donnis (Martha)...
Marvin Wayne Callahan
Nov 19, 2020
Mr. Marvin Wayne Callahan age 60, of Jonesboro passed away November 19, 2020. Mr. Callahan is survived by his loving wife: Tammy Callahan; brother: Robert Callahan, Jr. (Brenda) of McDonough; sister: Nora Harrison of Conyers and Linda Callahan of Conyers; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Monday, November 23, 2020 in...
Jack H. Martin
Nov 18, 2020
Mr. Jack H. Martin, age 81, of Jonesboro, passed away on November 18, 2020. He worked as a Bailiff at the Clayton County Justice Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gwenda and his daughter, Bethanie Lynn Sheppard. He is survived by his children, Jack H. Martin of TX, Jody Deanise Martin of NC, Holly Martin of Jonesboro,...
Henry Edward Grooms, Jr.
Nov 16, 2020
Mr. Henry Edward Grooms, Jr. age 72 of Jonesboro passed away November 16, 2020. Mr. Grooms was a member of the Forest Park Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife: Janice Grooms. He is survived by his daughters: Stacy (Rex) Rhoden of Hampton and Dusty (Brain) Brock of Jonesboro; sister: Kim Grooms of Tucker; grandchildren: Aaron (Sissy)...
Major Dewey Wilkerson
Nov 15, 2020
Major Dewey Wilkerson, age 75, of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Jonesboro, GA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A burial service will take place on the following Saturday, November 28,...
Timothy Sanders Floyd
Nov 14, 2020
Mr. Timothy Sanders Floyd, age 68, of Hampton, was born on November 27, 1951 and passed away on November 14, 2020. He Graduated from Henry High School. Mr. Floyd began driving tractor trailers at the age of 16 and has worked for the Kroger Company for over 35 years. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, Hampton Masonic Lodge,...
Ola Carter Scott Ledbetter
Nov 7, 2020
Mrs. Ola Carter Scott Ledbetter, age 92, of Jonesboro, GA passed away on November 7, 2020. She was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle in Jonesboro and she and her husband owned and operated Ledbetter Construction Company, Inc. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Lamar Carter and Josie Chastain Carter; her husbands, Albert E. Scott, Sr. and...
Amina Talia Jeng
Nov 5, 2020
Amina Talia Jeng , age 3 of College Park passed away November 5, 2020. She is survived by her mother: Tekory Harold; father; Modou Jeng; brother: Al-Amir Pamodou Harold; grandparents: Wanda Harold, Roger Harold, Haddy Jallow, and Beran Jeng; aunts and uncles: Laveshia, Ida, Nandy, Choya, Lamin, Roger, Jr., Andre, Travis, Batch, Shammua, Mass, Baimaki, Eliman, Hatib, Jammie, Aviona, and...
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