Patsy Ussery Whatley
Feb 20, 2026
Patsy Ussery Whatley, age 83, of Newnan, passed away on February 20, 2026. She was born on July 8, 1942, in Atlanta to the late William and Grace Ussery. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Raymond Edward Whatley and a daughter; Bonnie Whatley. She is survived by her son; Barry (Miclele) Whatley of Newnan, grandchildren; David Monroe...
Deborah "Debbie" Blume Desso
Feb 19, 2026
Deborah (Debbie) Blume Desso, 77, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC on October 31, 1948, she was the daughter of John William (Buddy) and Dorothy Martin Blume. Debbie spent many years as an elementary school teacher at J.W. Arnold Elementary and then retired to take care of her family home and travel...
Charlene Smith Reece
Feb 19, 2026
Charlene Smith Reece, age 77, of Jonesboro, passed away on February 19, 2026. She was born on June 5, 1948 in Trion, GA, to the late Charles M. and Ola Mae McGriff Smith. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She is survived by her husband; Ray, children; Timothy Ray Reece of Germany, Christopher Ryan (Jessica) Reece...
Michael E. "Gene" Bennett
Feb 13, 2026
Michael E. "Gene" Bennett, age 73, of Senoia, passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born on July 12, 1952 to the late Ernest William and Mary Lou Bennett. He was also preceded in death by his siblings; Donald Bennett, Howard Bennett, Joyce Cox and Gary Bennett. He retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation after 34 years aa0...
Bobby Wayne Presley
Feb 4, 2026
Mr. Bobby "Bob" W. Presley passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 at the age of 94. Bob was born on January 15, 1932 and was the eleventh child of Terrell Grady and Louise Hughes Presley. Bob was born, grew up and attended school in Eatonton, Georgia. After graduation he joined the U.S. Navy. When he received his discharge, he...
Janet Kirkland Love
Feb 3, 2026
Janet Elaine Love, born June 15, 1947, passed away on February 3, 2026, surrounded by love. For more than 35 years, Jan shared a loving marriage with her husband, Gary Love. Together they built a life full of laughter, hard work, and adventure. They loved taking big trips together, but they also delighted in simple joys, cooking and sharing treats,...
Patricia A. Hamrick
Feb 3, 2026
Mrs. Patricia A. Hamrick, age 84 of Brooks, GA passed away on February 3, 2026. She was born in Monroe, LA to the late Pierce and Ruby Peacock. Mrs. Hamrick was also preceded in death by her son: Stephen Alexander Hamrick. She is survived by her husband of 64 years: Douglas S. Hamrick and daughter: Janet H. (Dennis) Batten of...
Mrs Betty Hughes
Jan 31, 2026
Mrs. Betty Hughes, age 85 of Jonesboro passed away January 31, 2026. Mrs. Hughes was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her son: Jason Bryan Hughes, parents: Sidney Minor Wheeler and Mary Duncan Barden, brothers: Steve Wheeler, Sidney Wheeler and Jay Maultsby and sister: Cecelia Maultsby. Betty was a loving wife, mother,...
Terry A. Cheney
Jan 26, 2026
Terry Astin Cheney, age 79, of Jonesboro, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born on December 1, 1946 in Atlanta to the late; George A. and Ruth Cheney. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce and his brothers, Mike Cheney, Larry Cheney and Randy Cheney. He served in the United States Air Force. He is...
Robby Marion Strain
Jan 26, 2026
Robby Marion Strain, age 70, of Forest Park, passed away on January 26, 2026.He was born on July 1, 1955 to the late Jack R. and Peggy Ann Strain. He is survived by his wife, Patti; children, Trish (Gary Burton) Strain of Forest Park, Kyle (Madison Heath) Strain of Williamson, Gabe (Jennifer) Jackson of Zebulon; brother, Tim Strain of Locust...
Robert Brent Bivens
Jan 26, 2026
Robert Brent Bivens, age 68, of Riverdale passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born on April 6, 1957 in Atlanta to the late, Richard Eugene Bivens, Sr., and Evelyn Hackett Bivens. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Eugene Bivens, Jr., and Gerald Scott Bivens. He is survived by his wife, Pam; sons, Robert Brandon...
Wendell Roy Pearre
Jan 25, 2026
Wendell "Roy" Pearre, age 66, of Jonesboro, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born on August 18, 1959, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to the late Rev. Walter Irvin Pearre, Jr. and Sarah Euphemia Pearre. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Kenny Allred. He is survived by his siblings, Terrye (Steve) Janney of Newnan, Melody P. (Scott)...
Franklin Q. Gladin
Jan 25, 2026
Mr. Franklin Q. Gladin, age 92, of Jonesboro passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 with daughter, Marcella Gladin at his side. He was born on January 17, 1934 in Thomaston, GA to the late Benjamin Ira Gladin and Nina Estelle Gladin. He was also preceded in death by his wives; Bernadine Gladin, Mary Alice Gladin and his siblings. He...
Debra Jean Haywood
Jan 24, 2026
Mrs. Debra Jean Haywood, age 64, of Forest Park, passed away on January 24, 2026. She is survived by her husband; Robert Steve Haywood, children; Michael Steven Haywood, John Wesley Haywood, Joshua Sidney Meeks, Raymond Anthony Meeks, Christopher Meeks, Bryan Haywood, sisters; Jeannie Robinson Davila, Lisa Robinson, many grandchildren and extended family. Debra Haywood had a gift for making everyone...
Warren Salone Shore
Jan 23, 2026
Warren Salone Shore, age 91, of Stockbridge, GA, passed away on January 23, 2026. He was born on August 4, 1934 in Cornelia, GA. Warren proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean era in the late 1950's. After his military service, he built a long and dedicated career in public service and utilities. Employed by...
Nancy Anne Dixon
Jan 21, 2026
Nancy Anne Dixon, age 82, long time resident of Laurens County at Ben Hall Lake, passed away on January 21, 2026 in Peachtree City, Georgia. She was born August 15, 1943 in New Hampshire to the late Byron and Barbara Mathewson. She is survived by husband; Jack, children David (Heather) Dixon of Peachtree City, Alan (Cathy) Dixon of Eatonton and...
William Earnest Brooks
Jan 20, 2026
Mr. William E. Brooks, age 77, of Jackson, passed away on January 20, 2026. He was born on August 17, 1948 to the late Frederick Earnest Brooks, Jr. and Ruth Meredith Brooks. He is survived by his children; Michele Brooks and Eric M. (Tamara) Brooks, siblings; Randy Meredith and Vicky Sheets, grandchildren; Ariel Boyd Sanders, Logan Brooks and Lexi Brooks,...
Ricky Eugene Morgan
Jan 19, 2026
Ricky E. Morgan age 77, of Jonesboro, passed away on January 18, 2026. He was born on December 21, 1948, in Colorado, to the late Elmer and Bettie Lou Morgan. He is survived by is wife; Susan, children; Paul (Kellie) Morgan of Marrietta, John (Jenny) Morgan of NC, grandchildren; Victoria (Anthony) Walker, Phillip Morgan, Roxana Morgan, Malachi Morgan and Alina...
Rheta "Monteen" Elliott
Jan 18, 2026
Rheta Monteen Elliott, known to family and friends as Monteen, was born in Charleston, South Carolina. She was raised in the life of First Baptist Church of Charleston, the oldest Baptist church in the South, where she attended both church and school. Monteen was part of the very first group of students at the newly established school in 1949 and...
Ms. Deborah Deane Seay
Jan 11, 2026
Ms. Deborah Deane Seay passed away peacefully January 11.2026. She is preceded in death by her parents Mr. Charles and Gloria Deane. Deborah is survived by her spouse Joyce Seay, and special aunt, Herta Linell and her loving fur babies Smoochie and Jo' zee as well as many other cousins and aunts. There are no services planned at this time...
