Lena Elfreda Hester
Jul 29, 2019
Mrs. Lena E. Hester age 84, of Jonesboro passed away July 29, 2019. Mrs. Hester was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband: William Hester; daughter: Carol Malcolm; sister: Joyce Carmen Black; grandchild: Nneka Malcolm; nieces: Carvelle Moore and Yazmin Duncan. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 8th,...
Emma V. Collins
Jul 27, 2019
Mrs. Emma V. Collins, age 95 of Morrow passed away July 27, 2019. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her parents: Samuel W. Greer and Sara Mae Greer, husband: James M. "Jimmy" Collins and seven siblings. She was a member of Pinecrest Baptist Church. Mrs. Collins is survived by her son: Bob Collins and wife Jean of Morrow, daughters:...
Philip H. Sorrell
Jul 24, 2019
Mr. Philip Sorrell, age 83 of Meansville passed away July 24, 2019. Mr. Sorrell was a former member of the U.S. Army serving in Germany during the Korean War. He later joined the Georgia National Guard where he was called to service in Operation Desert Storm. Mr. Sorrell worked as a machinist for Dundee Mills in Griffin until his retirement,...
Frank J. Swint
Jul 17, 2019
Mr. Frank J. Swint, age 81 of Rex passed away July 17, 2019. Mr. Swint served in the U. S. Air Force, retired from Ford Motor Company with 38 years of service, was a member of the Local 882 Union and attended Peoples Baptist Church. Mr. Swint was preceded in death by his wife: Sarah Jo Swint. He is survived...
Daniel Copelan
Jul 14, 2019
Mr. Daniel Copelan, age 78 of Rex passed away July 14, 2019. He is survived by his wife: Charlotte Copelan, son: Jeffrey Copelan, daughter: Michelle Barnes and husband Geoff, grandchildren: Victoria "Tori" Faith Barnes, Cameron Lee Barnes and Ryan Hamilton Barnes. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at The Rock Baptist Church with...
Brenda "Bren" Adams Herring
Jul 9, 2019
Brenda "Bren" Herring, 71 of Indian Trail, North Carolina, formerly of Riverdale, Georgia, entered Heaven's gates on July 9, 2019, at Novant Matthews Hospital in Matthews, North Carolina. Born August 25, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of the late Doctor Felton Adams Jr. and Estell Hudson Adams. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and daughter. She was a...
Robert Daniel Miller, Jr.
Jul 7, 2019
Mr. Robert Daniel Miller, Jr. age 54 of Morrow, passed away July 7, 2019. Mr. Miller was an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan. He survived by his daughter: Tamra Miller; mother: Janice Faye Miller of McDonough; brothers: Marty E. Miller (Kathy) of Stockbridge and Jamie Miller (Lindsay) of McDonough; nieces and nephews: Lauren and Jacob Pritchett, Tanner Miller, Hannah Miller, Payton...
Reuben "Ed" Stephens, Jr.
Jul 7, 2019
Mr. Reuben "Ed" Stephens, Jr., 64 of Jonesboro passed away July 7, 2019. Mr. Stpehens was preceded in death by his step-daughter: Amy Evans Gray and sister: Hazel Hall. He is survived by his children: Jonathan Stephens(Stacy Dobbins) of Locust Grove and Ashley Stephens (George McLean) of McDonough, loving friend: Michele McConnaghy, grandchildren: Jonathan Edward Stephens, Jr., Jordon McLean, Kayleigh...
John "Butch" Evan Foster
Jul 4, 2019
Mr. John "Butch" Foster, age 61, of Jonesboro, passed away on July 4, 2019. He is survived by his sister, Gail Cain of McDonough; nephews, Larkin (Meagan) Cain, Ryan (Christina) Cain; niece, Caitlin (Chris Havird) Cain; great nephew, Wyatt Cain; great niece, Lily Cain; aunt, Betty Foster; cousins, Debbie, Dinah and Jeff. A graveside service will be held at 10...
Ethel B. Keeton
Jul 4, 2019
Mrs. Ethel B. Keeton, age 85 of McDonough passed away July 4, 2019. Mrs. Keeton was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro, and was preceded in death by her husband: Lanier Hansard, parents: Bonnie and Tommie Betsill, and sisters: Elizabeth Cochran, Sara Cochran and Betty Jo Flanagan. She is survived by her daughters: Jennie Smith of Stockbridge and Connie...
Linda Keegler Borchers
Jul 3, 2019
Mrs. Linda Keegler Borchers, age 69 of Jonesboro passed away July 3, 2019. Mrs. Borchers is survived by her husband: Alan L. Borchers, children: Amy Borchers, Jennifer Borchers, Ann Nieves, Michael Borchers, Kassandra Borchers and Jonathan Borchers, brothers: Kenney Keegler and John Keegler, sister: Nancy Bossi, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. No services are planned at this time.
Rev. Samuel Lee Latta
Jul 1, 2019
Rev. Samuel Lee Latta, age 82 of Stockbridge, passed away July 1, 2019. Sam attended Hampton Heights Fellowship. He spent his life serving as a missionary and pastor, building churches all over the world. He was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas & Lorene Latta; sister: Beverly Ford; beloved wife of 61 years: Joyce Latta and grandson: Tyler Blake...
Nancy S. Mauldin
Jun 24, 2019
Mrs. Nancy S. Mauldin, age 75 of Jonesboro passed away June 24, 2019. Mrs. Mauldin was member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. She is survived by her husband: Ray Mauldin, daughters: Stefanie McLain of Milton and Lisa Mauldin Crews and husband Michael of Jonesboro, mother: Margaret Speir of Union City, sisters: Carolyn Beal and husband Joe of Fayetteville and Susan Davis...
Robert Dorsett
Jun 23, 2019
Mr. Robert Dorsett age 58 of Tucker, passed away June 23, 2019. Mr. Dorsett is survived by his sister: M. Diane Dorsett of Atlanta. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesboro/Stockbridge 770-210-2700. www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com
Jean Bryant Speer King
Jun 22, 2019
Mrs. Jean Bryant Speer King age 89 of Jonesboro passed away June 22, 2019. Mrs. King was a 1950 graduate of Georgia Baptist School of Nursing. She was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband: Alfred Lawrence King, Sr.. She is survived by her children: Alfred Lawrence King, Jr. of Indian Rock...
Lawrence Clay Jones, Jr.
Jun 20, 2019
Mr. Lawrence C. Jones, Jr., age 65, of Stockbridge, passed away on June 20, 2019. Larry was a lifetime NASCAR fan, loved to ride Harley Davidson motorcycles, and enjoyed seeing the USA in his tractor trailer truck. He has truly never met a stranger and his family meant the world to him. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Ray Franklin Corley, Sr.
Jun 19, 2019
Mr. Ray Franklin Corley, Sr. age 77 of Conyers passed away June 19th, 2019. Mr. Corley was a member of Victorious Life Church in Conyers. He was preceded in death by his wife: Blanch W. Corley. He is survived by his children: Ray Franklin Corley, Jr. (Vicki) of Sharpsburg, Jonathan Edward Corley (Lori) of Newnan and Catherine Annette Van Horn...
Leslie Icenhour
Jun 14, 2019
Mr. Leslie Icenhour, age 63 of Riverdale passed away June 14, 2019. Mr. Icenhour was a Deputy with the Clayton County Sheriffs Department with 23 years of service and was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. He is survived by his wife: Karen Icenhour, daughters: Kelli Icenhour of Riverdale and Leslie "Joy" Hartmann and husband Robert of McDonough, brother: Lee...
Alexander Wade Lucas
Jun 13, 2019
Mr. Alexander Wade Lucas, age 87 of Stockbridge passed away June 13, 2019. Mr. Lucas was retired from General Motors, the I. R. S. and was an Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife: Carolyn S. Lucas and daughter: Terri Lynn. Surviving are his sons: Daniel Lucas and wife Pam of Jonesboro and Wade Alexander Lucas...
Martha Carol Elrod
Jun 2, 2019
Martha Carol Elrod, age 72, Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019. She was a very active member of Living Word Lutheran Church and she was a prayer warrior. She was the owner/operator of Hairlines. Mrs. Elrod was President and Chairwoman of Georgia Hairdressers Association. Mrs. Elrod, a hair colorist, has taught color classes for Matrix, Allegretti, Sunglitz and...
