Lila Mae Haney
Apr 27, 2020
Mrs. Lila Mae Haney, age 83 of Rex passed away April 27, 2020. Mrs. Haney was preceded in death by her parents: Conway L. and Lillie P. Cross and husband: Felix Haney. She is survived by her sons: Richard Felix (Gloria) Haney of Douglasville, Mark Randall Haney of Rex and John Robert Haney of Rex, brother: George Cross of Cleveland,...
Gwendolyn R. Snodgrass
Apr 27, 2020
Mrs. Gwendolyn R. Snodgrass, age 71 of Riverdale passed away April 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charles H. Robinson, Sr. and Dorothy Quinn Robinson and her husband: Roy Cecil Snodgrass. Surviving are her step-children: Mary Snodgrass and Karlan (Susan Ellison) Snodgrass, brother: Charles "Chuck" (Jane) Robinson of Augusta, sister: Charlene E. (Mitch) Gladden of St....
James Darrell Mayo
Apr 18, 2020
Mr. James Darrell Mayo, age 54 of Morrow passed away April 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father: Bobby Mayo. Surviving are his children: Tanya Lanham, Felicia Aikens and Brandon Mayo, mother: Theresa Kelley, brothers: Bobby Mayo, Bryan Mayo and Kenneth Mayo, sisters: Kathy Rakosky, Karen Johnson and Kim Dixon, 4 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews....
Harold Newton Lambert
Apr 17, 2020
Mr. Harold Newton Lambert (age 85) of Jonesboro, GA passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born in Gordon County, Georgia. He graduated from West Fulton High School in 1952. Harold was an Army Veteran and owner of Lambert Auto Parts for 23 years in Jonesboro, GA. Harold was an active member of First Baptist...
Martha G. Miller Powell
Apr 16, 2020
Mrs. Martha G. Miller Powell, age 80 of Stockbridge passed away April 16, 2020. She was a retired Customer Service Representative with Sun Trust Bank and a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. Martha went by many names...Mama, Grace, Granny, Ga Ga, Sis, Mott, and Martha. She loved Mama the most as it was her most cherished role in life. She...
Preston E. Hicks
Apr 15, 2020
Mr. Preston E. Hicks, age 75 of Mableton, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away April 15, 2020. Preston was proud to serve more than 12 years as a helicopter pilot in the United States Marine Corps, including a tour in Vietnam. Following that, Preston became an aircraft accident investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board for more that 20 years. He...
Brenda Kay Escandon
Apr 15, 2020
Mrs. Brenda Kay Escandon, age 56 of Conley passed away on April 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, R.C. and Madaline Shirley and her siblings, Teresa Shirley and Kenneth Shirley. She is survived by her husband, Juan and a sister, Loretta Shirley. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc.,...
Robert Spence Baker
Apr 15, 2020
Mr. Robert Spence Baker, age 90 of Stockbridge passed away April 15, 2020. Mr. Baker was retired from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro and Historian of the Chattooga County Historical Society. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joel and Bonnie Baker and son: Lindsay Baker. He is survived by his...
Robert C. "Bobby" Gibbs
Apr 10, 2020
Mr. Robert C. "Bobby" Gibbs age 92, of Hampton passed away April 10, 2020. Mr. Gibbs was a member of First Christian Church of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his wife: Kathryn C. Gibbs. He is survived by his children: Darrell Gibbs (Debbie) of Jonesboro, Dennis Gibbs (Cindy) of St. Cloud, FL and Brian Gibbs (Donna) of Hampton;...
Lucile Mundy Ballard
Apr 8, 2020
Mrs. Lucile Mundy Ballard age 99, of Jonesboro, passed away April 8, 2020. Mrs. Ballard was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro since 1945. She was preceded in death by her first husband: William W. Mundy, Jr., second husband: Joseph A. Ballard and son: William W. Mundy, III. She is survived by her children: Betty Elaine Mundy, Bonnie Mundy...
Doris C. Chafin
Apr 7, 2020
Mrs. Doris C. Chafin, age 97, of Jonesboro, wife of the late Howard W. Chafin, passed away April 7, 2020. She was born on February 9, 1923 in Emanuel County, GA to the late George and Laura (Jones) Corbin. She attended Georgia Teachers College in Statesboro and Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. Doris retired in 1975 from the...
Joan Kramer
Apr 6, 2020
Mrs. Joan Kramer, age 83 of Jonesboro passed April 6, 2020. Mrs. Kramer was preceded in death by her parents: Ulice F. and Mattie Lou Merritt, and daughter: Angela Rebecca Kramer. She is survived by her husband: Lloyd Kramer, children: Susan (Michael) Autry of Carrollton, George (Kim) Kramer of Newnan, Mark Kramer of Jonesboro, Kathy (Bryan) White of Newnan and...
Joyce Smith
Apr 1, 2020
Mrs. Joyce Smith, age 75 of Jonesboro passed away April 1, 2020. Born February 17, 1945 in Richmond, VA., Joyce was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family with everything in her, just ask anyone she knew. She is survived by her husband of nearly 57 years, Joel Mitchell Smith of Jonesboro. They met at the prom...
Christine S. Mcleroy
Mar 30, 2020
Mrs. Christine S. McLeroy, age 92 of Riverdale, passed away March 30, 2020. Mrs. McLeroy was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Burt D. McLeroy. She is survived by her children: Kel Leon Parrish of Riverdale and Jerry McLeroy of the Philippines; grandchild: Michael Sen Parrish; great grandchildren: Mason Palmer and Aubrey...
Harold L. Smith
Mar 24, 2020
Mr. Harold L. Smith, age 74 of Senoia passed away March 24, 2020. Mr. Smith was a member of Senoia First Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his parents: LeRoy and Frances Smith and brother: Billy Smith. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Smith, sons: Matthew (Tonya) Smith of Stockbridge and Stephen (Kayla) Smith of Locust Grove,...
Scottie Mcnair
Mar 20, 2020
Mrs. Scottie McNair age 92, of Jonesboro passed away March 20, 2020. Mrs. McNair was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jack William McNair, Sr. She is survived by her children: Jack McNair, Jr. (April) of McDonough, Brent McNair (Denise) of Jonesboro, Lisa Stonica (Rusty) of Jonesboro, Julie Peterson (Bob)...
R. Jack Scarbrough
Mar 20, 2020
Mr. R. Jack Scarbrough, age 86, of Stockbridge passed away on March 20, 2020. He retired from the City of Jonesboro and was a Member of Jonesboro First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Jeff (Lynn) Scarbrough of Athens, David Scarbrough of McDonough; grandchildren, Tabitha (David) Anderson, Amanda (Brian) Crockett, Tiffany (Joe) Blackwood, Kendal Scarbrough...
Nancy Elaine Cranford
Mar 15, 2020
Mrs. Nancy Elaine Cranford, age 88, of Jonesboro passed away March 15, 2020. Mrs. Cranford was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro, and was preceded in death by her husband: Rufus "Rusty" Cranford, parents: Henry and Gladys Watson, brother: Henry Watson and sister: Virginia Watson. She is survived by her sisters-in-law: Barbara "Bunny" Watson and Sue Cranford and several...
Jerry Foster Burrage
Mar 12, 2020
Mr. Jerry Foster Burrage, age 78 of Conley, passed away March 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents: Julius and Della Burrage and son:Jeff Wayne Burrage. Mr. Burrage is survived by his wife: Susan Burrage, children: Wendy Michelle Luna of Jonesboro, Scott Jason (Michelle) Burrage of Thomaston, Della May Burrage of Conley and Timothy Allen Burrage of...
Charles Lee Thacker
Mar 10, 2020
Mr. Charles Lee Thacker, age 85 of Jonesboro passed away March 10, 2020. Mr. Thacker served in the US Air Force and Navy Reserves. He was retired from Eastern Airlines. He was a member of Yaarab Shrine Center of Atlanta, Masonic Lodge #125, Rex Masonic Lodge #251, Forest Park Chapter #75, and Coeur de Lion Commandery #4, Knights Templar. He...
