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...
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...
