Paul Longley Pruitt
Dec 1, 2019
Paul Longley Pruitt of Jonesboro, GA, who was born May 12, 1932, in LaGrange, GA, passed away December 1, 2019, at the age of 87. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1951 and went on to serve four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the jet-aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. He returned home to marry his childhood sweetheart, Gloria DeLamar;...
Barbara Louise Bradberry
Dec 1, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Louise Bradberry age 82, of McDonough passed away December 1, 2019. Mrs. Bradberry was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents: Roy & Florence Holbrook, brother: Harold Holbrook and husband: Robert "Bill" William Bradberry. She is survived by her children: Wayne (Eliska) Bradberry of McDonough and David (Gwen) Bradberry of...
Charles Edward Toombs
Nov 28, 2019
Mr. Charles Edward Toombs, age 50 of Athens passed away November 28, 2019. Mr. Toombs was preceded in death by his mother: Martha Jean Toombs. He is survived by his son: Charles Blake Toombs of Fayetteville, daughter: Blair Nicole Toombs of Senoia, father: Gus Toombs, Jr. of Fayetteville, brother: William Michael Toombs of S.C., and sister: Margaret Elizabeth Toombs Lundy...
Emilie Anne Mclaughlin
Nov 27, 2019
Mrs. Emilie Anne McLaughlin, age 70 of Jonesboro passed away November 27, 2019. Mrs. McLaughlin was a retired Case Worker with the Department of Family and Children Services and a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. She is survived by her husband: Leon McLaughlin, son: David McLaughlin and wife Melissa of Rome, sister: Patrice Lewis of AL., and Minor Bailey,...
Rev. Rozzie Lee Spell
Nov 23, 2019
Rev. Rozzie Lee Spell, age 88 of Riverdale passed away November 23, 2019. Rev. Spell was very involved with her church, Center Point Church of God in Griffin and was an Evangelist with the Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband: Carlon Elbert Spell, parents: Charles Raymond and Maebelle Fordham, siblings: Doris Cox, Vertamae Loden, Florence...
Celeste Annett Erkhart
Nov 23, 2019
Miss Celeste Annette Erkhart, age 58, of Jonesboro passed away November 23, 2019. Miss Erkhart was a 1979 graduate of Campbell High School in Fairburn and a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her father: Bobby Erkhart. Surviving are her mother: Linda Erkhart, sister: Cindy Baker and husband Rick of Smyrna, niece: Taylor Elwood,...
Willis Comer Smith, Jr.
Nov 22, 2019
Mr. Willis Comer Smith, Jr., age 87 of Ellenwood passed away November 22, 2019. Mr. Smith was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his wife: Betty Smith and his daughter: Sandra Smith Skelton. He is survived by his son: Willis C. Smith III (Karen) of Hampton and son-in-law: Eddie Skelton of McDonough;...
Annie Mae Banford
Nov 20, 2019
Mrs. Annie Mae Banford, age 75 of McDonough passed away February 20, 2021. Mrs. Banford was preceded in death by her husband: Gary Edward Banford, parents: Early Guy and Linda Elizabeth Rodgers and sister: Ola Augusta Grant and she was a member of and the longtime Administrative Assistant of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. She is survived by her daughter: Amy Bass...
Gertrude Mary O'Neil
Nov 18, 2019
Mrs. Gertrude Mary O'Neil, age 85, of Miami, FL , passed away on November 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis "Frank" O'Neil. Mrs. O'Neil is survived by her children, Linda Boccio, Frank O'Neil (Janet), Donna Russo and Colleen Rembisz (Robert); eight grandchildren, Ryan Anderson, Thomas Boccio, Jennifer Russo-Deane, Kevin O'Neil, Anthony Russo, Kelly O'Neil, Eric...
Dana Cherie Martin
Nov 15, 2019
Mrs. Dana Cherie Martin age 38 of Stockbridge, passed away on November 15, 2019. Dana attended River of Life Worship Center and was an active advocate for Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and research. She is survived by her children: Joshua Alexander Martin and Mckenzie Faith Martin; her parents: Bishop James & Sylvia Swanger; sisters: Christy Capers and Rebeckah Thrasher; nieces and...
Marshall W. Pridgen
Nov 14, 2019
ROCKY MOUNT - Marshall W. Pridgen, age 90, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Born in the Coopers Community on September 10, 1929, he was the son of the late Stephen H. Pridgen and Hazel D. Pridgen. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Virginia Blankenship; brothers William O. Pridgen, Sr. and Delano D. Pridgen; and...
Edward Storey
Nov 11, 2019
Mr. Edward Benjamin Storey, age 84 of Ellenwood passed away November 11, 2019. Mr. Storey was retired with 42 years of service with Norfolk Southern Railroad as a train dispatcher, a member of the McDonough Moose Lodge and was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his wife of 62 years: Connie Storey, sons: Keith Storey of Locust Grove,...
Sandra Kay Taylor
Nov 10, 2019
Mrs. Sandra Kay Taylor age 62 of Jonesboro, passed away November 10, 2019. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her mother: Mary Taylor and close friend: Susan Williamson (Jeff) of Stockbridge. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, November 22, 2019 at The Palms- 2020 Summit Business Parkway Jonesboro, GA 30236. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc, Jonesboro/Stockbridge 770-210-2700. www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com
Ronald Ennis Boyd
Nov 9, 2019
Mr. Ronald Ennis Boyd, age 71 of Rex, passed away November 9, 2019. Mr. Boyd was retired from the Clayton County Police Department with over 25 years of service. He is survived by his wife: Toshiko Boyd, sons: Michael Boyd and wife Misti of McDonough and Alex Boyd of Tucker, brother: Mike Boyd and wife Linda of Loganville, sisters: Sharon...
Harlan B. Groover, Jr
Oct 27, 2019
Mr. Harlan B. Groover, Jr., age 77 of Jonesboro passed away October 27, 2019. He was a Retired Sgt. Major with 26 years of service the U. S. Army and 20 years of service in Civil Service. Mr. Groover is survived by his wife: Elly Leonore Groover, son: Michael Groover of Centerville, VA and sister: Gladys Broome of Titusville, FL ...
Thomas Joseph Kiney
Oct 27, 2019
Thomas Joseph Kiney, age 84, passed away Sunday October 27th with his daughter and son in law by his side. Tom was born May 31, 1935 in Trenton, New Jersey. He was the eldest son of Joseph and Frances Kiney. His family moved to Miami when he was 6 months. Although they moved back north for a short period, he...
Denise Blanchette Williams
Oct 24, 2019
Mrs. Denise Blanchette Williams, age 63 of Jonesboro passed away October 24, 2019. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her father: Ivan Joseph, brother: Doug Blanchette and sister: Kathleen Walker. She is survived by her husband: Richard Dewitt Williams, sons: Richard Dewitt Williams, II and wife Chelsea and Daniel Clinton Williams and wife Merienne of Jonesboro, mother: Lorraine Schmitz ...
Larry Wayne Cochran
Oct 23, 2019
Mr. Larry Wayne Cochran age 82 of Senoia, passed away October 23, 2019. Mr. Cochran was retired from the US Army where he served over 20 years. He was a member of Morrow First United Methodist Church for over 40 years where he was as a Church Liturgist. He is survived by his loving wife: Sharlene Cochran; children: Kellie Cochran...
John Albert Moore, Jr.
Oct 22, 2019
Mr. John Albert Moore, Jr. age 75 of Jonesboro, passed away October 22, 2019. Mr. Moore was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and served in the US Army. He is survived by his wife: Lois Moore; nephews: Barry Gerald, Russell Selph and Curtis Selph; niece: Deborah Smith and extended family. Funeral Services will be held at 2...
Clegg Clements West
Oct 13, 2019
Mrs. Clegg C. West, age 83, of Jonesboro, passed away on October 13, 2019. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. Mrs. West was preceded in death by her husband, Len Roland West. She is survived by her children, Ramona (Farrar) Wood of Forest Park, Steve (Mitzi) West of Stockbridge; grandchildren, Christopher (Shannon) Wood, Jackson West, Emily...
