David E. Barron
Jun 23, 2020
Mr. David E. Barron, age 86 of Jonesboro passed away June 23, 2020. Mr. Barron was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle, and the Local IBEW 613. He was preceded in death by his parents: Henry C. and Jewel Mae Barron and daughter: Brenda Smith. Surviving are his wife: Betty Barron, daughters: Cynthia (Raymond) Freeman of Riverdale, Donna (Jeff) Heisley...
Gladys C. Brown
Jun 20, 2020
Mrs. Gladys C. Brown age 92, of Stockbridge passed away June 20, 2020. Mrs. Brown is survived by her children: Alan V. (Brenda) Brown, Rhonda Amick, and Bonnie Stewart; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please made donations to Southern Grace Hospice, 80 Candler Road McDonough,...
Sandra Patterson Taylor Presley
Jun 20, 2020
Mrs. Sandra Patterson Taylor Presley, age 77 of Forest Park passed away June 20, 2020. Mrs. Presley, a child of God, was a member of Teamsters Union 728 and the Teamsters Retirees Club. Surviving are her children: Jodi Taylor (Joseph) Steed of Douglasville, Judi Taylor (Harold) Cook of McDonough and Joseph Richard (Connie Jo Parker) Taylor, Jr. of Forest Park;...
Donald "Smokie" Roberts
Jun 17, 2020
Mr. Donald "Smokie" Roberts, age 71 of Riverdale passed away June 17, 2020. Mr. Roberts was a retired Lieutenant with the Clayton County Fire Department with 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 51 years: Donna Roberts, daughters: Michelle (Billy) Pildner of Locust Grove and Brandy (Armando) Rowlands of McDonough, brother: Earl (Pat) Roberts of Register,...
David Thomas Hogan
Jun 11, 2020
Mr. David Thomas Hogan, age 43 of Rex passed away June 11, 2020. Mr. Hogan was survived by his parents: Larry Hogan of Rex, and Lorraine Hogan of Newnan; aunt: Patricia Ann Hogan of Conley. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Georgia, 770-210-2700 will oversee arrangements. www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com
Mae Evelyn Canada Roberts
Jun 5, 2020
Mae Evelyn Canada Roberts of Jonesboro, Georgia passed away June 5, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harmon C. and Mozelle Canada, her husband of 59 years Early W. Roberts, Jr., her sister Marie Canada Woods, her brothers, Michael Canada, Steven Canada, and Manley Canada, great-grandson Cameron Arrendale of Roanoke, Alabama and great-granddaughter Olivia Arrendale of Roanoke,...
Dorothy Lou Cargile
Jun 2, 2020
Mrs. Dorothy Lou Cargile, age 87 of McDonough passed away June 2, 2020. She is survived by her husband: Charles Cargile, children: Curt (Sandy) Williams of Rex, Patti Broome of Douglasville, Charlene (Steve) Murray of Jackson and Dena Sanchez of McDonough, sister: Mary Breed of Sharpsburg, 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m....
Ryan Christopher Hamrick
Jun 1, 2020
Ryan Christopher Hamrick, age 26 of Riverdale passed away June 1, 2020. Mr. Hamrick was a graduate of Woodland High School in Stockbridge, GA. He is survived by his parents: David and Deborah Hamrick of Riverdale, sister: Megan Elizabeth Hamrick Haslam and husband Joshua David Haslam of Riverdale, paternal grandmother: Mildred Hamrick of Alexandria, VA, aunts, uncles and several cousins....
Fletcher Randolph Williams, Iii
May 23, 2020
Mr. Fletcher Randolph Williams, III, age 86 of College Park passed away May 23, 2020. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife: Nancy Anne Williams. He is survived by his daughter: Bettina Roxanne Williams of Locust Grove, son: Steven Knight (Jei) Williams of CO., sister: Roxanne Wallis, grandchildren: Steven Randall Williams and Matthew Knight Williams. No Services are...
Martha Frances Bray
May 22, 2020
Mrs. Martha Frances Bray, age 77 of Jonesboro passed away May 22, 2020. Mrs. Bray was a member of Jonesboro First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Conrad and Sarah Tarpley. She is survived by her husband of 56 years: Richard Lamar Bray; children: Chris Bray (Melissa) of Winston and Andy Bray (Chandra) of Hampton;...
Wilma E. Ross
May 21, 2020
Mrs. Wilma E. Ross, age 96, of Jonesboro passed away on May 21, 2020. She was a member of St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Morrow. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter H. Ross. For most of their 50 year marriage, Wilma and Walter lived in Rome, GA, where they raised their family. Mrs. Ross is survived...
Sybil Joyce Drescher
May 20, 2020
Mrs. Sybil Joyce Drescher, age 83 of Jackson passed away May 20, 2020. She was a veteran of the US Air Force. She is survived by her children: Kyle E. Drescher (Karen) of McDonough, Karen Brock of Orlando, FL, Kraig Drescher (Ivy Lee) of Tampa, FL, and Kim Swanson of Panama, IL; brothers: Ronnie Haygood (Gloria) and Vernon Haygood; sister:...
Barbara "Bunny" Freeman Watson
May 17, 2020
Mrs. Barbara "Bunny" Freeman Watson, age 84, went to her heavenly home Sunday, May 17, 2020. Bunny graduated from College Park High School and began a career at Delta Air Lines. She met and married Henry Grady Watson, Jr. and the couple resided in Jonesboro. Bunny was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro for 61 years; she...
Vera L. Brown
May 11, 2020
Mrs. Vera L. Brown age 84, of Jonesboro passed away May 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 57 years: James B. Brown. She is survived by her children: Bruce Brown (Sue) of McDonough, and Debbie Louise Lobo; grandchildren: K.B. Brown (Andrea), Brad Brown (Melissa) and Shaunn Lobo (Vicky); great grandchildren: Hayden Brown,...
Joe Bailey Berry
May 7, 2020
Mr. Joe Bailey Berry, age 88, of Jonesboro passed away May 7, 2020. Mr. Berry was a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force, a retired Mechanic for Delta Airlines and was a member of First Christian Church Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joel B. and Mamie Berry and son: Joe Berry, Jr. He is survived...
Shirley Mayo Turnipseed
May 5, 2020
On May 5, 2020, Shirley (Mayo) Turnipseed, 92 years young, followed God's calling into eternal peace. Born September 2, 1927, Shirley was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro, GA. Alongside husband Harvey of over 50 years, they owned and operated "Harvey's Cleaners" in Jonesboro for 50 years. She also had a successful catering business during the 1960's & 70's. Shirley was...
Faye Collins Sosby
May 3, 2020
Mrs. Faye Collins Sosby, age 90, of Jonesboro, passed away on May 3, 2020. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Wayne (Diane) Sosby of Forest Park, Teresa (Jerry) Delaney of Panama City Beach, FL, Carol (Rick) Cutter of Heflin, AL, Ken (Mary) Sosby of Grantville, William (Jeff Cook) Sosby of McDonough; siblings,...
Wesley Hugh Elliott
May 1, 2020
Mr. Wesley Hugh Elliott, age 69 of Rex passed away May 1st, 2020. Mr. Elliott was a member of The Rock Baptist Church and retired from the Clayton County Water Authority. He is survived by his wife: Patricia "Trish" Elliott; daughter: Amy Susannah Elliott of Rex; brother: James Gary Elliott (Rita) of NC; brother-in-law: Rodney G. Harvey; grand dog: Peaches...
Evelyn Haynes Weir
May 1, 2020
Mrs. Evelyn Haynes Weir, age 98, of LaGrange formerly of Stockbridge, passed away on May 1, 2020. She worked for the Fulton County Health Department and was a Member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Davis; nieces and nephews, Blane Davis, Allison Redd, Diane Rhodes, Larry Roberts, and Phyllis Bearden; great niece, Chasity...
James W. Montgomery, Sr.
Apr 28, 2020
Mr. James W. Montgomery, Sr., age 84, of Jonesboro passed away April 28, 2020. Mr. Montgomery was a retired Air Traffic Controller, a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, a member of the American Legion Post 258 and a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his wife: Joyce S. Montgomery and son: James...
