Obituaries

Evon Brock Kennedy

Evon Brock Kennedy

Nov 4, 2020

Mrs. Evon Brock Kennedy age 86 of Riverdale passed away November 4, 2020. Mrs. Kennedy was preceded in death by her husband: Robert E, Kennedy. She is survived by her sons: Robert Kennedy of Riverdale and John B. Kennedy (Cindy) of Covington; 1 grandchild: Laura "Ashley" Kennedy. A graveside service will be held at 1 PM, Wednesday, November 11, 2020...

Mary Jo "Jodie" Calderwood

Mary Jo "Jodie" Calderwood

Oct 31, 2020

Mrs. Mary Jo "Jodie" Calderwood, age 89 of Jonesboro passed away October 31, 2020. Mrs. Calderwood was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jonesboro Stake and was preceded in death by her husband: Arnold Calderwood. She is survived by her daughter: Gale Calderwood of Jonesboro, son: John ( Suzan) Calderwood of Jefferson, brother:  Nelson...

Marion "Sandy" Sanders

Marion "Sandy" Sanders

Oct 31, 2020

Mr. Marion "Sandy" Sanders, age 90 of McDonough passed away October 31, 2020. Mr. Sanders was retired from the US Air Force and from Roadway Express. He was preceded in death by his wife: Chrystine Kemp Sanders; son: Chuck Sanders; grandchildren: Nicholas Yancey and Donald Sanders. He is survived by his children: Kay Yancey (Jeff) of McDonough, Lucy Roper (Harold)...

Alexander Gossett

Alexander Gossett

Oct 23, 2020

Mr. Alexander Gossett, age 92 of McDonough passed away October 23, 2020. Mr. Gossett served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War, was a member of the V.F.W. He was retired from Ford Motor Company and was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife: Elizabeth Gossett. Mr. Gossett is survived by...

Oneita Gordon Carr

Oneita Gordon Carr

Oct 23, 2020

Mrs. Oneita Gordon Carr, age 81 of Hampton passed away October 23, 2020. Mrs. Carr was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Carr; parents: Murray & Lizzie Gordon; her brothers: Joseph Gordon, Hayward Gordon, Sam Henry Gordon, Murray Wayne "Tince" Gordon and Benjamin Gordon; sisters: Valda Miller, Lucille Stewart, and Elie Margaret Gordon. She was survived by her daughters:...

Sara Joann Amy

Sara Joann Amy

Oct 22, 2020

Mrs. Sara Joann Amy, age 86 of Jonesboro passed away October 22, 2020. Mrs. Amy was a member at First Baptist Church Jonesboro, where she sang in the choir and was a part of the living Christmas tree. She was also a Pink Lady at Henry General for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband: Harvey E....

Larry E. Presley

Larry E. Presley

Oct 19, 2020

Mr. Larry E. Presley, age 61 of Jonesboro passed away October 19, 2020. He is survived by his father: Bobby W. Presley of Jonesboro and brother: Harry W. Presley of Suwanee. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2020 at Sherwood Memorial Park with Pastor Shane Roye officiating.

Robert Gerchak

Robert Gerchak

Oct 18, 2020

Mr. Robert Gerchak, age 89 of Stockbridge passed away October 18, 2020. Mr. Gerchak was retired from the U. S. Air Force with the rank of CMSGT, retired from the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller. He is survived by his wife of 66 years: Lorraine Gerchak, daughters: Deborah (Rodney) Bouchard of Isle of Palms, SC and Karen (Jim) Stitt...

Gloria Jean Crane

Gloria Jean Crane

Oct 16, 2020

Mrs. Gloria Jean Icenhour Crane, age 60, of Jonesboro, passed away October 16, 2020.  She is survived by her husband, Edward Crane; sons, Daniel Crane and Brandon Crane both of Jonesboro; brother and sister-in-law, Clarence Lee (Rena) Icenhour of Riverdale; sister and brother-in-law, Patti (Robby) Strain of Forest Park; sisters-in-law, Karen Icenhour of Riverdale and Karen Sue Icenhour of Jackson...

Barbara Jean Reeder

Barbara Jean Reeder

Oct 16, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Jean Reeder,  age 80 of McDonough passed away October 16, 2020. Mrs. Reeder was a member of North Henry Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband: Dennis Melton Reeder and daughter: Sharon Elizabeth Reeder Brownlee. She is survived by her daughters: Denise (Millard) Hunter of McDonough and Janet Neese of McDonough, sister: Linda (Lavon) Eubanks...

Shirley W. Brown

Shirley W. Brown

Oct 16, 2020

Mrs. Shirley W. Brown, age 83 of Jonesboro passed away October 16, 2020. Mrs. Brown was a member of First United Methodist Church Jonesboro and was preceded in death by her husband: Frank Earl Brown. She is survived by her spouse: Susan Wilson, son: Gregory Earl (Jami) Brown of Griffin, grandchildren: Lauren Brown, Julia Brown, Rachel Gordy and Matthew Garmon,...

Kenneth "Ken" David Black

Kenneth "Ken" David Black

Oct 15, 2020

Mr. Kenneth "Ken" D. Black, age 88 of Cumming formerly of Riverdale passed away October 15, 2020. Mr. Black was a long time member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle, where he loved and supported his church family. He enjoyed hobbies of reading and photography, as well as riding on trains when he had the opportunity. Most of all he loved his...

Viola D. Chappel

Viola D. Chappel

Oct 10, 2020

Mrs. Viola Chappel,  age 93 of Sebastian, Fl. formerly of Stockbridge passed away October 10, 2020. Mrs. Chappel was preceded in death by her husband: Alfred J. Chappel and son: Richard Chappel. She is survived by her daughter: Susanne (Thomas) D'Aquino of Sebastian, FL, brother: Harry Duttenhoffer of Ellijay, daughter-in-law: Debbie Chappel of Huntsville, AL, grandchildren: Tim (Rebecca Williams) D'Aquino...

El-Anesse Pope

El-Anesse Pope

Oct 6, 2020

Infant El-Anesse Pope was born and passed away on October 6, 2020 in Riverdale, GA. She is survived by her parents Joseph and Yessenia Pope of Jonesboro. There are no services planned at this time.

Hazel Farmer Rainwater

Hazel Farmer Rainwater

Oct 4, 2020

Mrs. Hazel Farmer Rainwater, age 82 of McDonough, passed away October 4, 2020. Mrs. Rainwater was a member of Glen Haven Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her son: Ronnie Rainwater; parents: Arbie S. & Johnnie Bell Farmer; and brother: Billy Farmer. She is survived by her husband: Floyd Rainwater; daughter: Connie (Donnie) Warr; son: Glen Rainwater all...

Paisley Anne Gibbs

Paisley Anne Gibbs

Oct 1, 2020

Infant Paisley Anne Gibbs passed away October 1, 2020. Paisley is survived by her parents: Megan & Ben Gibbs; sister: Zoey Gibbs; paternal grandparents: Darrell (Debbie) Gibbs of Jonesboro; maternal grandparents: Terry (JoLisa) Brooks of Savannah; great grandparents: Ray (Connie) Brooks of Winder; aunts and uncles: Emily Brooks of Savannah, Jeremiah Brooks of Lawrenceville, Jennifer (Jeff) May of McDonough, Brent...

Anthony Andrew Anderson

Anthony Andrew Anderson

Sep 27, 2020

Mr. Anthony Andrew Anderson, age 66 of Rex passed away September 27, 2020. He is survived by his wife: Paula Anderson, children: Sean (Michele) Anderson of Augusta, Ian (Amy) Anderson of FL. and Matthew (Kelly) Alexander of Forest Park and several grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Sherwood Memorial Park with...

Raymond "Lee" Mckiness

Raymond "Lee" Mckiness

Sep 25, 2020

Mr. Raymond "Lee" McKiness, age 64 of Jonesboro passed away September 25, 2020. He was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro.  He is survived by his wife: Pat McKiness,  children: Mark (Tawana) Smith, Michelle (Troy) Remes, Crystal (Johnny) McPherson, Renee (Homer) Ponder, Terra (Gary) Walls and Crystal Bertin, parents: Robert Paul and Lora Rae McKiness, brother: Giovanni McKiness, sisters:...

Martha Louella Smith

Martha Louella Smith

Sep 20, 2020

Mrs. Martha Louella Smith, age 90 of Jonesboro passed away September 20, 2020. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband: Buren G. Smith. She is survived by her children: Joe (Cindy) Smith of Fayetteville, Cindy Mundt of Brewton, AL, Tommy (Shirley) Smith of Columbia, S. C. and Marie Thaxton of Braselton, 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A Graveside...

Vickie Lynn Mahone

Vickie Lynn Mahone

Sep 11, 2020

Mrs. Vickie Lynn Mahone, age 68 of Morrow passed away September 11, 2020. Mrs. Mahone was a member of the Catholic Shrine Of The Immaculate Conception in Atlanta, and was a retired Radio Dispatcher for the Dekalb County Sheriffs Department. She was preceded in death by her parents: Albert C., Jr.. and Annie T. Dove and brother: Albert C. Dove....

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