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Robert V. "Bob" Vitale

Robert V. "Bob" Vitale

Jan 30, 2019

Mr. Robert V. "Bob" Vitale, age 75 of Jonesboro passed away January 30, 2019. He was a retired I.A.M. Representative for Lockheed. He is survived by his wife: Donna Vitale, children: Christine Jackson and husband Greg of Cumming, JoAnne Marie Cabral and husband George of Hampton and David Michael Vitale of Locust Grove, step-daughter: Dawn Pasquarelli and husband Paul of...

Helen R. Lewis

Helen R. Lewis

Jan 28, 2019

Mrs. Helen R. Lewis, age 88, of Jonesboro passed away on January 28, 2019. She was a retired nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Lewis and her daughter, Julie Reynolds. She is survived by her children, William Reynolds of FL, Suzanne Tursky of Jonesboro, Angela (Dennis) Riedel of FL, Robert Lewis of Blackshear; sister, Rachel...

Pastor Victor R. Whited

Pastor Victor R. Whited

Jan 28, 2019

Pastor Victor R. Whited, age 86 of Hampton, passed away on January 28, 2019. He was born on January 12, 1933 in Flemington, Missouri. He graduated from Johnson Bible College where he met Peggy, his wife of 65 years. He has been a Pastor for 60 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, R.L. and June Whited; sister,...

Billie J. Bedingfield

Billie J. Bedingfield

Jan 26, 2019

Mr. Billie J. Bedingfield, age 81, of Jonesboro, passed away on January 26, 2019. He served in the U.S. Army and retied from the Department of Defense. He is survived by his wife, Nga;  children, William (Lisa) Bedingfield of Lilburn, Robert Bedingfield of Jonesboro, Terrence Bedingfield of Jonesboro; siblings, Douglas (Linda) Bedingfield of TN, Phyllis Bedingfield of AL and one...

Samantha June Moore

Samantha June Moore

Jan 23, 2019

Mrs. Samantha June Moore age 49 of Stockbridge, passed away January 23, 2019. Mrs. Moore is survived by her children: Anna C. (Kevin) Williams of McDonough and Nick Moore of Forsyth; parents: Robert & Sarah Gann; Brother: Robert Edward Gann, Jr. (Darrell) of ND; sisters: Sheryl Mercer of Forsyth and Sabrina (Allen) Turner of Jonesboro; and several nieces, nephews and...

Billy Leon Loftis

Billy Leon Loftis

Jan 23, 2019

Mr. Billy L. Loftis, age 79, of Forest Park, passed away on January 23, 2019. He retired from Hormel Meats. He is survived by his wife, Gerry; children and their spouses, Terri Lynn (Cary) Loftis-Welborn of McDonough, Julie Loftis (William) Turner of Griffin; sisters, Betty Sammons of SC, Toby Thompson of VA; grandchildren, Allison (Josh) Heath, John Welborn, Rebekah (Caleb)...

Kenneth Orval Weddle

Kenneth Orval Weddle

Jan 22, 2019

Mr. Kenneth O. Weddle age 93 of Riverdale, passed away January 22, 2019. Mrs. Weddle was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Gloria "Nete" Weddle; sister: Dorothy Holt of Spring Branch, TX; sister-in-law Betty Lang Aldridge (Gerald) Augusta, GA; and brother-in-law: Morris Lang (Mary Ann) Alto, TX; nieces and nephews: Pete...

Margaret L. Yarbrough

Margaret L. Yarbrough

Jan 21, 2019

Mrs. Margaret L. Yarbrough age 89 of Morrow, passed away January 21, 2019. She retired from AT&T and was a very active member of New Covenant Baptist Church.  Mrs. Yarbrough was a good mentor and a role model of good character and standards. She loved her family very much. Mrs. Yarbrough was preceded in death by her husband: Barney Yarbrough...

Barbara Ann Burks

Barbara Ann Burks

Jan 19, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Ann Burks, age 77 of Riverdale passed away January 19, 2019. Mrs. Burks was preceded in death by her husband: Harold Davis Burks. She is survived by her daughter: Melody Wingo and husband Tommy of Sharpsburg, GA, and sons: Jeff Burks and wife Myra of McDonough and Keith Burks of Riverdale. Funeral services will be held at 11...

John Alexander Southerland, Iii

John Alexander Southerland, Iii

Jan 17, 2019

Mr. John Alexander Southerland, III, age 73 of Hampton passed away January 17, 2019. He was a member of Trinity Family Worship and worked at The Department of Homeland Security as Logistics Chief.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Southerland.  Mr. Southerland is survived by his wife: Carla Southerland, children: Shawn Southerland and wife Joanne of Griffin,...

Rheba Alls Bright

Rheba Alls Bright

Jan 17, 2019

Mrs. Rheba Alls Bright, age 71 of Jonesboro passed away January 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband: Grady H. Bright, Jr. and parents: Grady C. and Frances Alls . She is survived by her son: Grady A. Bright, III of Stockbridge, daughter: Jessica E. Andrews and husband Irian of Hampton, sisters: Jan Cook and husband B.J....

Betty "Jean" Perry

Betty "Jean" Perry

Jan 13, 2019

Mrs. Betty Jean George Perry age 85, of Stockbridge, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019.  Mrs. Perry was born on June 28, 1933 to Tarpley and Mabry George in Morrow, GA. She graduated from Jonesboro High School, attended The University of Georgia and was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She also attended Georgia State University. Mrs. Perry...

Ellen Bowen Nash

Ellen Bowen Nash

Jan 12, 2019

Mrs. Ellen Bowen Nash age 76 of Hampton passed away January 12, 2019. Mrs. Nash was preceded in death by her husband: Ralph W. Nash and her son: Kenneth Nash. She is survived by her children: Sharon Rock (Michael) of Hampton and Charles Nash (Teresa) of McDonough; grandchildren: Megan Miller, Michael Miller, Jory Loomis-Miller and Desiree Nash; great grandchild: Cash...

James Franklin Mccollum, Sr.

James Franklin Mccollum, Sr.

Jan 10, 2019

Mr. James F. McCollum, Sr., age 84 of Jonesboro passed away January 10, 2019. He was retired from Yellow Freight Line and was a member of Glad Tidings Church. He is survived by his wife: Faye McCollum, sons: James McCollum, Jr. and wife Jody of Warner Robins and Lynn McCollum and wife Toni of Woodstock, grandchildren: Jennifer, Kyle, Chris, Daniel,...

Catalina Puente

Catalina Puente

Jan 9, 2019

Mrs. Catalina Puente age 64 of Riverdale passed away January 9, 2019. Mrs. Puente was a member at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband: Juan D. Mendez; children: Veronica L. Mendez (Marcelo) of Jonesboro, Juan M. Mendez of Stockbridge and Ruben C. Mendez; brothers: Miguel Puente of Los Angeles, CA, Francisco Puente (Maria Del Pilar),...

Michael Allen Hardy

Michael Allen Hardy

Jan 7, 2019

Mr. Michael Allen Hardy, age 60 of Stockbridge passed away January 7, 2019. Mr. Hardy retired from the Henry County Police Department on May 2, 2014 with 20 years of service. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his father: Hugh A. Hardy. He is survived by his wife: Jill Hardy, children: Brandon...

Pfc William "Zeke" Ezekiel Scudder

Pfc William "Zeke" Ezekiel Scudder

Jan 6, 2019

Mr. William Ezekiel Scudder, age 21, of Jacksonville, NC, formerly of Stockbridge, GA, passed away on January 6, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Julia Richmond; parents, William W., Jr.  and Elizabeth A. Scudder of Stockbridge; sisters, Elise Scudder, Vera Michelle Scudder; numerous aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles, cousins and loving friends.  A Memorial Service will be held...

Fannie Mae Pittman Prysock

Fannie Mae Pittman Prysock

Jan 2, 2019

Mrs. Fannie Mae Pittman Prysock, age 99 of Hampton, passed away on January 2, 2019. She was born in Clinch County, Georgia. To the late Cliff and Aline Pittman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Dewey Prysock. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Billie and Lamar Lane of Hampton; grandchildren, Loretta Gianne Lane, Buddy (Jannis)...

Gertie Lee Gilbert

Gertie Lee Gilbert

Jan 2, 2019

Mrs. Gertie Lee Gilbert age 77 of Jonesboro passed away January 2, 2019. Mrs. Gilbert was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband: James E. Gilbert; daughters: Vicky Batten (Sam) of Stockbridge and Scarlett Hovda (Jeff) of Woodstock; brother: Rufus Nichols (Joyce) of Conyers; grandchildren: Brittany Batten, Hailey Hovda, and Kaitlyn Hovda; several nieces,...

Harold D Brooks

Harold D Brooks

Dec 27, 2018

Mr. Harold Dean Brooks was born September 12, 1928 in Loganville, GA to Horace Dean Brooks and Obera Bee Brooks. Upon graduation, he began working at Sears Roebuck & Co. on Ponce de Leon Ave in late 1946 where he met his future wife Ruth Mae Boner. They were married on June 7, 1947. In 1947 he began a career...

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