Obituaries

Eva Christine Bearce

Eva Christine Bearce

Jan 7, 2020

Mrs. Eva Christine Bearce, age 88, of Griffin, passed away January 7, 2020. She was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her husband: Lester E. Bearce; son and daughter in law: Douglas Gene & Deborah Beaver; son: David Lee Beaver; daughter: Anna Kathline Bearce; son in law: Cary Hamilton. She is survived by her...

Wesley Mack Justus, Jr.

Wesley Mack Justus, Jr.

Jan 5, 2020

Mr. Wesley Mack Justus, Jr., age 87 of Jonesboro, passed away January 5, 2020. Mr. Justus served in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army.  He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, took many classes at the Senior Center and was a long time member at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church where he served as a minister to the...

James Earl Cannady

James Earl Cannady

Jan 3, 2020

Mr. James Earl Cannady age 78, of Jonesboro, passed away January 3, 2020. Mr. Cannady served in the US Air Force, was retired from Delta Airlines and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife: Elizabeth "Liz" Cannady and son: Christopher Cannady. He is survived by his daughter: Vivian Tolbert; son: Steven Cannady...

Vivian C. Murphy

Vivian C. Murphy

Jan 2, 2020

Mrs. Vivian C. Murphy age 92, of Morrow, passed away January 2, 2020. Mrs. Murphy was preceded in death by her husband: Conn E. Murphy, Jr. She is survived by her daughter: Patricia M. Mirr of Morrow; 3 grandchildren: DeAnna M. Pence (Chad), Danette M. Fairman (James), and Craig D. Mirr (Nancy); 4 great grandchildren: Jamie Fairman, Victoria Fairman, Braeden...

T. Daniel Rainwater

T. Daniel Rainwater

Dec 26, 2019

Mr. T. Daniel Rainwater age 73, of Jonesboro, passed away December 26, 2019. Mr. Rainwater was a member at Jonesboro First United Methodist Church and served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Cherie Williams Rainwater; children: Todd Daniel Rainwater (Cathy) of Savannah and Jodi Rainwater Delikat (Joseph) of Roswell; brother: Jack Elliott Rainwater...

Stancel L. May, Jr.

Stancel L. May, Jr.

Dec 26, 2019

Stancel (Stan) Leroy May, Jr., was called home to be with God on Thursday December 26, 2019. Stan was born in Moultrie, Georgia, on April 5, 1930.  He graduated from Moultrie High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University.  He was married on February 9, 1952, to his wife Armona Delorice Jay...

Mildred Cash

Mildred Cash

Dec 22, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Cash, age 99, of McDonough, passed away on December 22, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her children, James "Shag" Burge, Carol Jane Ashley and Jon Burge.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Elizabeth Burge of McDonough, grandchildren, Jimmy Burge, Drew Burge, Taylor (Michael) Burge, Audrey (Jeff Minix) Burge, Christopher (Shannon) Burge, Jeff...

Jerri Pollard- Smith

Jerri Pollard- Smith

Dec 22, 2019

Mrs. Jerri Pollard-Smith age 55, of Stockbridge, passed away December 22, 2019. Jerri was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Smith. She is survived by her children: Charity (Mike) Gill of FL, Lee (Stephaine) Smith of Covington, Brandon Louis (Kayla) Pollard of Stockbridge, Destiny Lawson of McDonough, Rebekah (Bryan) Gilstrap of Japan, Meliah Smith of Atlanta, and Mariah Smith...

Gloria Juanita Weddle

Gloria Juanita Weddle

Dec 20, 2019

Mrs. Gloria Juanita Weddle, age 90, of Riverdale, passed away on December 20, 2019.  She is survived by her siblings, Morris (Mary Ann) Lang of TX, Betty (Gerald) Aldridge of Augusta; sister-in-law, Dorothy Holt of TX; nephews, Pete Weddle, Cecil Weddle and Greg Holt; niece, Karen Thomas and extended family.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 4,...

Patsy Jean Evans

Patsy Jean Evans

Dec 19, 2019

Mrs. Patsy Jean Evans, age 82, of Stockbridge passed away on December 19, 2019. She was the former Executive Director of the McDonough Housing Authority. She is survived by her children, Kathy Hanie of Stockbridge, Mike (Mary) Evans of Florida; grandchildren, Joey (Kristin) Hanie, Matthew Evans, Mark Evans and Crystal Biles, and great grandchildren, Mathew "Peanut" Biles, Billy Evan Hanie,...

Carol Ann Rauch

Carol Ann Rauch

Dec 16, 2019

Mrs. Carol Ann Rauch age 73, of Locust Grove, passed away December 16, 2019. Mrs. Rauch was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle, and served in the U.S. Army.  She is survived by her fiancé: William Ernest Brooks; son: Lemuel Wansley of Reading, PA; step-children: Michelle Brooks of Jackson and Eric Brooks of Peachtree City; sisters: Linda (Joey) Edwards, Barbara...

Nathan Butler

Nathan Butler

Dec 15, 2019

Mr. Nathan Butler, age 65 of Forest Park, passed away on December 15, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Clarice Butler.  He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Regina and Anthony Allen of McDonough, siblings, Lonnie Butler of Madison, Richard Butler of PA, Joseph Butler of Douglasville, Juanita Blair of AL; grandchildren, Leon Liberacki, Jeffrey (Britni) Liberacki,...

Anne Sussmann

Anne Sussmann

Dec 14, 2019

Mrs. Anne Sussmann age 83 of Jonesboro, passed away December 14, 2019. Mrs. Sussmann was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband: David Sussmann. She is survived by her children: Brenda Hughes (Rick) and Carolyn Sussmann all of Jonesboro; brother in law: Mark Sussmann (Elizabeth) of Mableton; grandchildren: Ricky Hughes and...

Mary "Beth" Elizabeth Vigil

Mary "Beth" Elizabeth Vigil

Dec 9, 2019

Mrs. Mary "Beth" Elizabeth Vigil, age 58 of Riverdale passed away December 9, 2019. She is survived by her husband: Michael Vigil, daughter: Christine Michelle Lorn and husband Tyler of San Francisco, CA, son: Nicholas Conrad Vigil and wife Tara-Kim of Marietta, grandchildren: Will Haven Lorn, Helo Lorn, Michael Vigil, Temperance Vigil, Sebastian Vigil and Nikolai Vigil. A Funeral Mass...

James L. "Red" Brown

James L. "Red" Brown

Dec 9, 2019

Mr. James L. "Red" Brown passed away December 9, 2019. Red was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and retired from Low Temp Industries in Jonesboro, GA with 47 years of service. April 21st of each year is set aside in the City of Jonesboro and proclaimed as "Red Brown Day." He enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, Grace Bible class,...

Mary Sue Kutch

Mary Sue Kutch

Dec 8, 2019

Mrs. Mary Sue Kutch, age 71, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 8, 2019.  No services are planned at this time.

Walter Lawrence Simonds

Walter Lawrence Simonds

Dec 7, 2019

Mr. Walter Lawrence "Poppy" Simonds, age 82 of Palmetto passed away December 7, 2019. Mr. Simonds was a loving husband and father, a Braves fan who loved his coffee, respected authority and all people and loved the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents: Edd and Cleo Simonds, wife Jane Walton Simonds, sister: Charlsie Simonds Gillespie Weaver and...

Lilian "Lily" Kerr

Lilian "Lily" Kerr

Dec 7, 2019

Ms. Lilian "Lily" Kerr, age 35, of Hampton passed away on December 7, 2019. She is survived by her parents, John and Claudia Kerr of Hampton; sister and brother-in-law, Giuliana Kerr (Jack Aaron) Fleming of TX; niece, Kezia "Kizzi" Elizabeth Fleming; nephews, Maxwell "Max" Garrett Fleming and Jebediah "Jeb" Crockett Fleming and a grandfather, Cecil Mullett of CA.  A Funeral...

Robert L. Groover, Jr.

Robert L. Groover, Jr.

Dec 5, 2019

Mr. Robert L. Groover, Jr. age 73 of Jonesboro passed away December 5, 2019. He was a Master Mason for 40 years and a member of Hampton Lodge #70. Mr. Groover was preceded in death by his parents: Robert L. and Gladys Groover, daughter: Tammy Groover Reynolds and sisters: Gail Groover Gaines and Evelyn Groover Lackey. He is survived by...

Henrietta Johnson Lewis

Henrietta Johnson Lewis

Dec 2, 2019

Ms. Henrietta Johnson Lewis, age 85, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Henrietta was born on February 5, 1934 in Lone Oak, Georgia to the late Barnard and Loretta Johnson. She impacted many lives throughout her 25  years as owner of Toddler's Kollege in Hapeville, Georgia and continued her career as...

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