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Robert C. "Bobby" Gibbs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sherrill D. Thrailkill

Sherrill D. Thrailkill

Mar 7, 2020

Mrs. Sherrill D. Thrailkill, age 70 of Jonesboro passed away March 7, 2020.  Mrs. Thrailkill was survived by her husband: Gene; children: Dianne Parks (Bryan) of Villa Rica, Mark Chapman (Stephanie) of Carrollton, Matthew Chapman (Laura) of Atlanta, and Michael Thrailkill of Stockbridge; sister: Susan Parsons (Robert) of Lawrenceville; grandchildren: Joshua Parks, Bryan Parks, Brianna Chapman, Caitlyn Chapman, Sophia Chapman,...

Gary Gene Bates

Gary Gene Bates

Mar 6, 2020

Mr. Gary Gene Bates, age 68 of Molena passed away March 6, 2020. Mr. Bates was retired from the Clayton County Fire Department with 32 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Mary Bates, brother: Bruce Bates and sister: June Nichols. Surviving are his wife: D'Anna Bates, daughters: Hanna Bates and Sarah Hughes, 3...

Robert H. "Bobby" Carr

Robert H. "Bobby" Carr

Mar 5, 2020

Mr. Robert H. "Bobby" Carr, age 83 of Hampton passed away March 5, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents: William Home Carr, Sr. "Daddy Carr" & Roberta Strickland Carr "Mama Carr"; 12 siblings: Mildred Merle,  Maudrie Pearl, Leroy, Elmer Eugene "Gene", William Homer "Bill", Carolyn Ruth, Louella, Herbert Wayne, Hugh Emmet, Kaotrice "Kay",  Joseph Wilson "Joe", and...

John Gregory Gann

John Gregory Gann

Mar 3, 2020

Mr. John Gregory Gann age 64, of Forest Park, passed away March 3, 2020. Mr. Gann was a long time member of Charity Baptist Church. He was a member of the Forest Park CERT Team, a Bee Keeper and a member of the Clayton County Bee Keepers Club and a long time business owner in Lake City. He is preceded...

Dr. Charles G. Johnson

Dr. Charles G. Johnson

Mar 2, 2020

It is with heavy hearts the family of Dr. Charles Garden Johnson announces his passing on Monday, March 2, 2020, at the age of 94 years. Charles is the son of Thomas Clark Johnson and Eleanor Garden. A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Charles graduated from Boys High in 1943. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 where he was a...

Cynthia Ann Mishler

Cynthia Ann Mishler

Feb 29, 2020

Mrs. Cynthia Ann Mishler, age 73, of Jonesboro was born on December 7, 1946 and passed away on February 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents; Donald and Dorothy Wilcox. Mrs. Mishler is survived by her husband, David; son, Brent (Kimi) Steinberg; grandchildren, Avery, Addy, and Beckett; a brother, Donnie (Sue) Wilcox; niece, Jennifer; nephew, Scott and...

Tommy Leonard Brown

Tommy Leonard Brown

Feb 29, 2020

Mr. Tommy Leonard Brown, age 85, of McDonough passed away February 29, 2020. He is survived by his wife: Ann Brown, daughter: Angela (Shannon) Cain  of McDonough, sisters: Mary Breed and Dorothy (Charles) Cargile, grandchildren: Zachary (Abigail) Cain, Joshua Cain, Hayle Cain, Tyler White, Trinity Cain and Kayla Cain, nieces, Nephews and extended family. A Graveside Service will be held...

Paula Lynn Dumas

Paula Lynn Dumas

Feb 28, 2020

Miss Paula Lynn Dumas, age 47 of Stockbridge, passed away February 28, 2020. She is survived by her daughter: Shannon Marie (Aubrey, Jr.) Boggs  of Stockbridge, sisters: Deborah Ann (Timothy, Sr.) Haralson of Stockbridge and Tanya Renee Smith of LaGrange, grandchildren: Aveline Boggs, Khloee Boggs and Abram Boggs. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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