Obituaries

John Sudbury

John Sudbury

Dec 1, 2018

Our beloved Johnnie Sudbury, 81, crossed over peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 1, 2018, in Jonesboro, Georgia.  He was the adored and cherished husband to Betty Norman Sudbury.  Johnnie and Betty shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. Johnnie was born in Meridian, Mississippi on April 21, 1937.  He was the oldest son of the...

Ernest Ray Hill

Ernest Ray Hill

Nov 28, 2018

Mr. Ernest Ray Hill age 66 of Jonesboro, passed away November 28, 2018. Mr. Hill is survived by his wife Judy Hill; children: Jenny Coe of MI, Teri Michelle Burks (Lance) of Jonesboro, John Lewis Cowherd, III of Monticello, Hugh David Coherd (Patricia) of John's Creek and Joshua Patrick Cowherd (Sarah) of Canton; brothers: David, Roy Hill, and Guy Hill;...

John Wesley Williams

John Wesley Williams

Nov 22, 2018

Mr. John Wesley Williams, age 93, of Forest Park, passed away on November 22, 2018. Mr. Williams went to Harvest Baptist Tabernacle in Jonesboro, GA. He was one of 13 children. He was the youngest and lived the longest. He retired from Roadway Express. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sonja Jean Patteson.   He is survived by his...

Evelyn J. Buckner

Evelyn J. Buckner

Nov 19, 2018

Mrs. Evelyn J. Buckner, age 88 of Jackson passed away November 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband: Glen E. Buckner. She is survived by her sons: David Buckner and wife Cindy of Jackson and Randy Buckner of Forsyth, grandchildren: Jason Buckner, Drew (Allison) Buckner and Lauren (Josh) Abernathy, great-grandchildren: Kara Buckner, Briley Buckner, Braelyn Buckner, Bryant...

David Lamar Frady

David Lamar Frady

Nov 19, 2018

Mr. David Lamar Frady age 75, of McDonough passed away November 19, 2018 from complications related to Asbestosis and COPD. He was born on March 3, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Mary Everette Wilkie and Oliver Vanderbilt Frady, Jr. Mr. Frady was inducted as an Eagle Scout in 1961. He  graduated from Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh,...

Rheba C. Huie

Rheba C. Huie

Nov 18, 2018

Mrs. Rheba C. Huie, age 92 of Jonesboro passed away November 18, 2018. She was a member of First Christian Church Jonesboro and was preceded in death by her husband: Ira Lacy Huie, Jr. Surviving are her daughters: Tess Grizzle and husband Marshall of Jonesboro, Teena Lee and husband Wayne of Peachtree City and Trudy McClellan Decker and husband Thomas...

Betty R. Deese

Betty R. Deese

Nov 17, 2018

Mrs. Betty Ruth Deese, age 77, of Hampton, passed away on November 17, 2018. Mrs. Deese was a homemaker, Sunday School Teacher, counselor, choir director, youth director, discipleship teacher and an anointed prayer warrior.  Betty's prayer cloth ministry was known across the nation. She spent her entire life leading people to Jesus! She had the honor of cooking for Vice...

Utilia Burotte

Utilia Burotte

Nov 11, 2018

Mrs. Utilia Burotte age 86 of Morrow passed away November 11, 2018. Mrs. Burotte was a member of Atlanta Haitian Church of God. She is survived by her son: Gary Burotte (Margarlie) of Morrow; brother: Gutave Burotte of Haiti, grandchildren: David Burotte, Ruth Burotte, Manise Pierre; several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. A funeral service will be held at...

Ralph Glenn Green, Jr.

Ralph Glenn Green, Jr.

Nov 10, 2018

Mr. Ralph Glenn Green, Jr. age 76 of Forest Park passed away November 10, 2018. Mr. Green retired from Ford Motor Company on June 1st, 1997 after 31 years of service. He was a member of the United Automobile Works and Triad of Forest Park. He is survived by his wife: Marie; children: Glenda House of McDonough, Shannon Green (Billie...

Shelly Olivia Carmichael

Shelly Olivia Carmichael

Nov 8, 2018

Mrs. Shelly Olivia Carmichael, age 65 of Jonesboro passed away November 8, 2018. She was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro, and was preceded in death by her granddaughter: Vivian Carmical. Surviving are her sons: Casey Brick Carmical and wife Lindsay of Johnson City, TN and James Clay Carmical and wife Azarina of Morrow, granddaughter: Collins Carmical and her...

Evelyn C. Varchol

Evelyn C. Varchol

Nov 8, 2018

Mrs. Evelyn C. Varchol, age 90 of Jonesboro passed away November 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband: Leonard Varchol. She is survived by her brothers: Carmen Ritz and wife Doris of Port St. Lucie, FL and James Ritz of Santa Clarita, CA, and several nieces, nephews and extended family. No services are planned at this time

Margie Bass Thompson

Margie Bass Thompson

Nov 1, 2018

Margie Mae Bass Thompson, age 88, of Forest Park, GA went home to our Lord and Savior, November 1, 2018. Visitation and Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, November 6th with Visitation beginning at 10am followed by her Memorial Service at 11 am.  Join the family in celebration of Margie's life of service and dedication to her Lord and Savior,...

Willard W. Mann

Willard W. Mann

Oct 31, 2018

Willard W. Mann, age 93, died October 31, 2018. He was born in LaGrange, Georgia on November 11, 1924. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He served in the United States Army, 14th Armored Division, 62nd Armored Infantry Balttalion. He was severely wounded in France on November 22, 1944. He married his wife, Opal, on April 5, 1947....

Willis Pierre Williams

Willis Pierre Williams

Oct 31, 2018

Willis Pierre Williams of Forest Park passed away October 31, 2018. He is survived by his parents: Willis James Williams and Sherry Lynn Gibbins; siblings: Robert Curry, Cody Curry, Nathan Curry, Ethan Curry, Hailey Curry, Alexus Curry, Katherine Curry, Joseph Gibbins, Novah Williams, Jodie Williams; grandparents: Kim Clark, Willis G. Williams, Charles Gibbins (Jessica), Kenneth Burdette; great grandparents: Debbie "Froggie"...

Tony Ray English

Tony Ray English

Oct 30, 2018

Mr. Tony Ray English, age 74 of Louisville, GA passed away October 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife: Ruby H. English. He is survived by his children: Sharon Helms and husband Jeff of Griffin, Troy English of Griffin and Mandy McGuire and husband Eric of Bowdon, GA, mother: Thelma Smith of Jonesboro, brother: Thomas Smith of...

Clatie O. Wheeler

Clatie O. Wheeler

Oct 24, 2018

Mrs. Clatie O. Wheeler passed away at her home in Hampton on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 8 a.m.  Clatie was born August 30, 1931 in Clayton County and lived there most of her life. Her parents were Mary and Thomas Davis. She married Asberry Nelson Dobbs in 1950 and raised four children in the area. Mrs. Wheeler worked for...

Jeanette Evelene Walker New

Jeanette Evelene Walker New

Oct 17, 2018

Mrs. Jeanette Evelene Walker New age 85 of Stockbridge went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2018. Mrs. New was born in Social Circle, GA but grew up in Atlanta. She was a member of Eagles Landing First Baptist Church. She retired from Clayton County lunchroom after 25 years. She loved her family and spent as much time...

Bessie N. Reeves

Bessie N. Reeves

Oct 14, 2018

Mrs. Bessie N. Reeves, age 87 of Stockbridge passed away October 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband: Dawes H. Reeves and parents: Richard E. and Lois C. Neely. Surviving are her daughters: Georgia Lynne Storey and husband Kerry of Williamson, Gail Mullins and husband Edmond "Moon" of Griffin and Amy Ross and husband Robert "Pete" of...

Chrystine Kemp Sanders

Chrystine Kemp Sanders

Oct 12, 2018

Mrs. Chrystine Kemp Sanders, age 85, of McDonough, passed away on October 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her son, Chuck Sanders; brother, Ed Kemp and two grandchildren, Nicholas Yancey and Donald Sanders. She is survived by her husband, Marion "Sandy" Sanders; children, Kay (Jeff) Yancey of McDonough, Lucy (Harold) Roper of Covington, Marvin (Tammy) Sanders of McDonough...

Nell Watson Hughes

Nell Watson Hughes

Oct 12, 2018

Mrs. Nell Watson Hughes, age 86, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away on October 12, 2018. She is retired from Clayton County Board of Education. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Jasper Hughes, Jr. She is survived by her children, Al Hughes of Jonesboro, GA, Steve (Kathy) Hughes of Fayetteville, GA, and David (Amanda) Hughes of Locust Grove,...

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