Obituaries

Darrel Franklin Rutherford, Sr.

Darrel Franklin Rutherford, Sr.

Jan 30, 2020

Mr. Darrel Franklin Rutherford, Sr., 86 of Stockbridge passed away January 30, 2020. Mr. Rutherford served in the U. S. Air Force, a Registered Architect and he built "Lighthouses for The Lord." In his retirement years he was a very active member of the  Hidden Valley Senior Center and a founding member of "The Three Old Men."  He is preceded...

Billy Ray Smith

Billy Ray Smith

Jan 27, 2020

Mr. Billy Ray Smith, age 79, of Jonesboro, passed away January 27, 2020. Mr. Smith was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife: Diane; children: Trisha Smith Barnett of McDonough, Scott Smith (Di) of Cumming, and Mike Smith (Brandy) of Cumming; sister: Jean Cole of OK; Linda Wages (Don) of AK; grandchildren: Brooke Barnett,...

Jean J. Bartlett

Jean J. Bartlett

Jan 26, 2020

Mrs. Jean J. Bartlett, age 73, of Jackson, passed away on January 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Walter Edward Bartlett, Sr. parents, Charles E. and Doris Johnson, Sr., brother, Charles Johnson, grandson, Christopher Bartlett, 3 special nephews, Stacy, Steven and Corbin Cain and her special dog Belle. She is survived by her children, Tamie Bartlett...

Barabara Ann Wall

Barabara Ann Wall

Jan 25, 2020

Mrs.  Barbara Ann Wall, age 82, of Ellenwood, passed away on January 25, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Reagan Wall; parents, Hobert William Roden and Irene Spain Roden; daughter, Leona Gay Pritchett and her brothers, Jimmy Roden and Tommy Roden.  She is survived by her children, Danny R. Sorrows of Ellenwood, David (Maliece) Sorrows of...

Laurence J. Polovich

Laurence J. Polovich

Jan 23, 2020

Mr. Laurence J. Polovich, age 71, of Jonesboro, passed away on January 23, 2020.  He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad and was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church.  He is survived by his wife, Martha; sons, Eric Polovich and wife Melissa of NY, Matthew Polovich and wife Priscilla of Sandy Springs; brother, George Polovich and wife Bonnie of...

Clinton Gregory Brownlee

Clinton Gregory Brownlee

Jan 22, 2020

Mr. Clinton Gregory Brownlee age 58, of Riverdale, passed away January 22, 2020. Mr. Brownlee was retired from Sam's Club, and loved to donate to the Animal Society and Wounded Warrior Project. He is preceded in death by his parents: Mallory Junior & Katherine Brownlee. He is survived by his brother: Alan Brownlee of Riverdale; sister: Judy Brownlee (Jim Garner)...

Lana Kay Ward

Lana Kay Ward

Jan 21, 2020

Mrs. Lana Kay Ward, age 78, of Jonesboro, passed away on January 21, 2020.  She was a member of  First Baptist Church of Jonesboro.   Mrs. Ward is survived by her husband, Eldred L. Ward; children, Eldred L. (Pam) Ward, Jr. of Marietta, Deborah Lynn (George) Weaver of Woodstock, Tamela Kay (Bob)  McKemie of Marietta, Gregory Dean Ward of Jonesboro; grandchildren,...

John Kevin Cash

John Kevin Cash

Jan 21, 2020

Firefighter John "Kevin" Cash, age 43, of Marietta, passed away on January 21, 2020.   He worked for Roswell and City of McDonough Fire Departments.  He is survived by his wife, Jana; daughter, Abby; In-Laws, Joan and Jeroy Fruitticher; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Derain and Brad Roper; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Steven and Cindy Fruitticher; nephews Will, Jake and Eli; siblings, Randy Cash...

Randall M. Board

Randall M. Board

Jan 20, 2020

Mr. Randall M. Board, age 99, of Stockbridge passed away on January 20, 2020. He was a member of The Stockbridge Masonic Lodge. He served almost 60 years as a Mason. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita I. Board. He is survived by his wife Peggy A. Board; son, Harvey M. and wife Barbara Board of Navarre,...

Karl Urbanitsch

Karl Urbanitsch

Jan 20, 2020

Mr. Karl Urbanitsch, age 89 of Fayetteville passed away January 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife: Karoline Urbanitsch and son, Ronald Joseph Urbanitsch. Surviving are his daughter: Caryn Bass and husband Pete of Fayetteville, grandchildren: Jennifer (Mike) Nizzi and Lindsey Bass of Sandy Springs and great-grandson: Mack Nizzi. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m....

Sherron T. Clark

Sherron T. Clark

Jan 19, 2020

Mrs. Sherron T. Clark, age 75 of Jonesboro passed away January 19, 2020. She is survived by her niece: Kimberly Thompson of McDonough, significant other: Grady Lord of Jonesboro, granddaughter: Whitney Clark of Douglasville,  grandsons: Dylan Thompson and Logan Thompson both of McDonough and step-son: Steve Frazier of Sparta. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 23,...

Kitty Faye Chinell

Kitty Faye Chinell

Jan 18, 2020

Mrs. Kitty Faye Chinell, age 54 of Rex passed away January 18, 2020. She is survived by her mother: Betty Smith of Rex,  brother Allen Smith of Sharpsburg and sister: Kimberly Berry and husband Jasper of Rex. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Gordon...

Doris Mckinney Melear

Doris Mckinney Melear

Jan 18, 2020

Mrs. Doris McKinney Melear, age 93 of Jonesboro passed away January 18, 2020. Mrs. Melear was preceded in death by her husband: John Raymond Melear, and was a member of Morrow First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children: John Wilson Melear and wife Janelle of San Diego, CA., David Raymond Melear of Jonesboro, Joseph Richard Melear of...

Robert M. Folds, Sr.

Robert M. Folds, Sr.

Jan 15, 2020

Mr. Robert M. Folds, Sr., age 84 of Jonesboro passed away January 15, 2020. He was a retired Supervisor from Clayton County Rabies Control, and was preceded in death by his wife: Sara D. Folds. Surviving are his son: Mike Folds of Fayetteville, grandchildren: Ashley Dean, Victoria McDonald and Cage Folds,  great-grandchildren: Nathan Dean, Logan Dean, Mason McDonald and Dawson...

Mary Wheeler

Mary Wheeler

Jan 13, 2020

Mrs. Mary Wheeler, age 92 of Dallas passed away January 13, 2020. She was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro and sang in the choir. Mrs. Wheeler was preceded in death by her parents: Dewey and Voyce Lewis, husband: Robbie Wheeler and son: Robb Wheeler. She is survived by her daughter: Brenda Dukes and husband Mitchell of Dallas, brother:...

Dorothy Elizabeth Geldbaugh

Dorothy Elizabeth Geldbaugh

Jan 12, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Ferguson Geldbaugh, age 82, of Jonesboro, passed away on January 12, 2020. She was a member of Glad Tidings Church and retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Dept. She is survived by her children, Joseph Thomas Geldbaugh, Jr. and his wife Maritza Del Rosario Geldbaugh of Lilburn, Donald Charles Geldbaugh of FL, Lecia Michelle Geldbaugh Baum...

John Thomas Mitchell

John Thomas Mitchell

Jan 12, 2020

Mr. John Thomas Mitchell, age 79 of Jonesboro passed away January 12, 2020. Mr. Mitchell was involved in Real Estate and served on the Board of Directors at Heritage Bank.He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert Edward and Annie  Louise Mitchell, and brothers: Pat Mitchell and Ronnie Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell is survived by his wife: Kim Mitchell, children:...

Marie E. Whitehead

Marie E. Whitehead

Jan 9, 2020

Ms. Marie E. Whitehead, age 90, of Jonesboro, passed away on January 9, 2020. She was a member of Jonesboro Church of God. She is survived by many friends, Gail Daniel of Jonesboro, Linda Roy of Hampton, Sarah Collins of Hampton, Sarah Funderburk of Mississippi, Pastor Danny and Elaine Henderson of Athens, Jonesboro Church of God Church Family past and...

Joyce Adair

Joyce Adair

Jan 8, 2020

Mrs. Joyce Adair, age 84, of Powder Springs formerly of Stockbridge, passed away on January 8, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Carl Adair.She is survived by her children, Edward Carl (Cynthia) Adair of Jonesboro, Sylvia "Denise" (Doug) Cash of Powder Springs, Russell Keith Adair of McDonough; siblings, Winston (Jane) Abercrombie of Stockbridge, Jean (Don) Beck...

Audrey A. Williamson

Audrey A. Williamson

Jan 8, 2020

Mrs. Audrey A. Williamson, age 99, of Forest Park, passed away on January 7, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, David H. Williamson, Jr.  She is survived by her children, Don Williamson and his wife Teri of Jonesboro, Jerry Williamson of Blue Ridge; siblings, Thurmond Austin and wife Elizabeth of Hampton, Eleanor Jo Eberhardt of McDonough; grandchildren,...

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