Richard Roe Rayner
Jan 9, 2026
Richard Roe Rayner, age 93, of McDonough, a devoted family man, accomplished golfer, and consummate teller of jokes, passed away at home on January 9, 2026 with his wife and children by his side. Richard was born in Sandy Springs, GA on September 26, 1932 to the late Noah and Kate Rayner. He was also preceded in death by his...
Mittie Louise Swafford
Jan 8, 2026
Mittie Louise Swafford, age 99, of Conyers passed away on January 8, 2026. She was born on March 21, 1926 to the late Willam Arthur and Clodie Wood. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Alex James Swafford, Jr. She is survived by her children; Judy (Phil) Williams of Conyers, Robert D. (Valerie) Swafford, grandchildren; Susan (Bill) Bailey,...
Velda Louise Collier
Jan 7, 2026
Velda Louise Collier, age 85, of Jackson passed away on January 7, 2026. She was born on December 8, 1940 to the late Monroe and Leona Carter. She was also preceded by her husband; John Wesley Collier, Sr., a daughter, sister and 7 brothers. She is survived by her children; Mark Collier of Hampton; Kathleen Collier (Jeff) Buckner of Jonesboro,...
Sandra C. Davis
Dec 30, 2025
Sandra C. Davis, age 62, of Stockbridge, passed away on December 30, 2025. She is survived by her husband; Tracy Davis, children; Jennifer (Kenneth) Byrom of Stockbridge, Nikki Junkins of Fl, brothers; James (Lisa) Stubbe of McDonough, Mike Brouwer of CO, grandchildren; Daelyn Cardell , Bristol Campbell, Felicity Byrom, Isabella Byrom, Alexandria Ali and Christian Fernandez. A Funeral Service will...
James Moore
Dec 26, 2025
Mr. James L. Moore, age 84 of Jonesboro passed away December 26, 2025. Mr. Moore was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and was preceded in death by his wife Jean Moore, who passed away December 19, 2025. He was also preceded in death by his parents Joseph Moore and Bernice Jones Moore. Mr. Moore is survived by his daughters: Lisa...
Peggy Southerland
Dec 23, 2025
Peggy Jane Folsom Southerland, age 87, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Born on August 13, 1938, in Hahira, Georgia, Peggy was the daughter of the late Ellie Ruth Shaw Folsom and James Drew Folsom. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Edward Bennan Southerland, twin sister,...
Karen Icenhour
Dec 23, 2025
Mrs. Karen Icenhour, age 67 of Riverdale passed away December 23, 2025. Mrs. Icenhour was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle and was preceded in death by her husband: George L. Icenhour and her parents: Edward and Frances Dowell Kelley. She is survived by her daughter: Kelli Icenhour of Riverdale and Leslie "Joy" Hayes of Riverdale, siblings: Tommy (Tami) Kelley...
Joy Lynne Davis
Dec 22, 2025
Joy Lynne Davis, age 72, of Jackson, passed away on December 22, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1953 in Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her parents; Charles and Jennie Sweatman and a sister; Debra Evelyn Sweatman. She is survived by her children; Christopher Charles (Kathy) Sweatman, Jennifer Lee (Michael) Johnson and Mary Stephanie Davis, siblings; Charles...
Rhonda Bishop Hopkins
Dec 22, 2025
Rhonda Elizabeth Bishop Hopkins, age 67, of Ellenwood, Georgia, passed away on December 22, 2025. Born on February 2, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia, Rhonda was the daughter of Hazel and Dan Bishop and the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother Hazel; her brothers Jerry Myers and Steve Myers; and her sister Catherine Ojala....
Sammy Joe Bingham
Dec 22, 2025
Mr. Sammy Joe Bingham, of Spalding County Ga., passed away on December 22, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father Mr. Norman Bingham. Mr. Bingham is survived by his mother, Joy Bingham, his sister Susie Gray, his sons, Sammy Joe Bingham Jr., Shaun Bingham (Beverli) and Randy Precise. Grand Children, Ethan Bingham (Tori), Layne Bingham (Isai), Jordan Bingham,...
Travis Russell Battle
Dec 21, 2025
Travis Russell Battle, age 47, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 21, 2025. He is survived by his children; Jordan Allison of Jonesboro, Tyler (Hailey) Battle of Jonesboro, Lila Battle of Forsyth, Levi O'Connor of Forsyth, parents; Russell and Patricia Battle of Jonesboro, siblings; Jeromy (Kelly) Battle of Alabama, Tracy (Jeff) Mize of Alabama, Becky (Greg) Battle of Stockbridge, grandchildren;...
Lila Maude Geeslin
Dec 21, 2025
Lila Maude Geeslin, age 104 of Fayetteville, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on December 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her spouses; Melvin Glaze and Roy Geeslin and a son; James Samuel Glaze. She is survived by her children; Harry Lee (Donna) Glaze of Fayetteville, Thomas Daniel Glaze of FL; 7 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and several great...
Peggy Joyce Clifton
Dec 20, 2025
Peggy Joyce Clifton, age 86, of Dublin, GA, formerly of Morrow, passed away on December 20, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1939 in Locust Grove to the late Brainard C. and Cora Irene Singley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years; Johnny Frank Clifton and siblings; James Singley, David SIngley, Eugene Singley, William Singley,...
Jean Moore
Dec 19, 2025
Mrs. Jean Moore, age 82 of Jonesboro passed away December 19, 2025. Mrs. Moore was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and was preceded in death by her parents: Paul Webster Bennett and Mary Clyde Funderburk Bennett. She is survived by her husband: James L. Moore, daughters: Lisa Addison (Tom Fusia) of LaGrange, Beth Steele of Jonesboro and Sherry Smith of...
Anne N. Batten
Dec 18, 2025
Anne N. Batten, age 91, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born on January 15, 1934 in Atlanta to the late, Otis and Violet Nelms. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis and 13 siblings. She is survived by her children, Daniel C. (Susan) Batten of McDonough, Dennis L. (Janet) of Senoia, Martha...
Sammie Lee Hunter
Dec 14, 2025
Sammie "Sam" Lee Hunter, age 90, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1935 in Corinth, Kentucky. He retired from the United States Air Force and the Federal Aviation Administration. He was preceded in death by his parents. Edward and Pauline Hunter. He is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Reuben (Lyndsay) Hunter...
Priscilla Mallari
Dec 12, 2025
Priscilla Cabrera Mallari, born July 8, 1945, passed away on December 12, 2025. To her family and friends, Priscilla was a bright, comforting presence—friendly, engaging, and endlessly warm. She had a gift for conversation, always ready with a story or a laugh that made people feel at ease without ever seeming frivolous. Priscilla's hospitality was legendary. Her home was a...
Irene M. Dixon
Dec 10, 2025
Mrs. Irene M. Dixon, age 91, of Griffin, passed away on December 10, 2025. She retired from the Clayton County Board of Education, where she worked in the cafeteria. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Dixon, Sr.; her parents, Willie and Fannie Murphy; siblings, Kay...
Hazel Adair Brown
Nov 26, 2025
Mrs. Hazel Adair Brown, age 92, of McDonough, passed away on November 26, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1932 in Dora, Alabama. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and she retired from the Federal Aviation Administration. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Wayne Brown; parents, Charley and Cora Adair; and 6 siblings....
Lloyd "Pete" W. Palmer
Nov 24, 2025
Lloyd "Pete" W. Palmer, age 79, of Riverdale, passed away on November 24, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1946. He grew up in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Palmer served 8 years in the United States Air Force. He was the youngest of 9 children. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Joyce Hammond Palmer; parents,...
