Betty Sue Coker-Downing
Aug 21, 2018
Mrs. Betty Sue Coker-Downing, age 89 of Riverdale passed away August 21, 2018. Mrs. Downing was a member of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Forest Park, and was preceded in death by her husband: Roland Otis Downing, Sr. She is survived by her sons: Roland Otis Downing, Jr. and wife Jeannie of Virginia Beach, VA., Scott Burgess Downing and wife Tanya...
Valda Bailey Bentley
Aug 18, 2018
Valda B. Bentley, age 94, of Jonesboro, passed away on August 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sara Bailey; grandson, Adam Hasty and niece, Cheryl Kutzner. She is survived by her children, John C. Little and wife Judy of Gadsden, AL, Michael T. Bentley and wife Brenda of Gadsden, AL, Glenda C. Hasty and husband Fred...
Betty June Black
Aug 17, 2018
Mrs. Betty June Black, age 87 of Riverdale passed away August 17, 2018. Mrs. Black was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. She is survived by her husband: Kenneth "Ken" Black, son: Dan Black and wife Missey of Cumming, GA and grandchildren: Justin Black and Emily Black. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 19, 2018 at...
Ralph "Slim" Earl Degner, Sr.
Aug 10, 2018
Mr. Ralph "Slim" Earl Degner, Sr. age 62 of Jackson passed away August 10th, 2018. Mr. Degner is survived by his wife: Mildred Degner; children: Elizabeth Huckabe of Carrollton, Jamie Hartfree of Senoia, Ralph E. Degner, Jr. of Ceadertown, Ricky Hartfree (Morgan) of Newnan, Cori Davis (Vijai) of Moscow, ID, Barbara Boyd (Bradley) of McDonough and Michael Head (Elizabeth) of...
Retired Sheriff David "Bill" Lemacks, Sr.
Aug 8, 2018
Retired Sheriff David "Bill" Lemacks, Sr. age 75 of Jonesboro passed away August 8, 2018. Sheriff Lemacks served as Sheriff of Clayton County from October of 1983 until his retirement at the end of 1996. He then joined the staff of the Georgia Sheriff's Association where he organized and provided technical assistance to Sheriffs around the state on all matters...
Ethel Lois Warwick
Aug 7, 2018
Mrs. Ethel Lois Warwick age 92 of Conley passed away August 7, 2018. Mrs. Warwick was a member at East Side Baptist Church for 66 years. She retired from Rich's with 23 years full time service. She was preceded in death by her husband: Harold Warwick and son: James Warwick. She is survived by her son: Jerry Warwick (Ann) of...
Gloria Harrison Scudder
Aug 5, 2018
Mrs. Gloria Harrison Scudder, age 89 of Williamson passed away August 5, 2018. She is survived by her children: Frank and Jane Rogge of San Angelo, TX, Buddy and Karen Scudder of Williamson, Patricia Young of Stockbridge, William and Libby Scudder of Stockbridge, Paul and Cathy Casper of Stockbridge, Ray Butler and John Miro of Dover, DE, grandchildren: Karen Bennett,...
Mark William Patteson
Aug 5, 2018
Mr. Mark William Patteson age 62 of Forest Park passed away August 5th, 2018. Mr. Patteson was a member of Moore's Temple Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife: Susan Patteson; children: Christopher W. Patteson of Griffin, Brandi V. Edwards of Forest Park; son-in-law: Matt Edwards of Stockbridge; 7 grandchildren: Haileigh, C.J., Ava and Noah Patteson, Bailey, Vic and...
Lindsay Baker
Aug 4, 2018
Mr. Lindsay H. Baker, age 60 of Hampton passed away August 4, 2018. He was born July 29, 1958 to Robert S. and Claire M. Baker in Summerville, GA. On September 9, 1988 he married his wife, Virginia in Jonesboro, GA. Lindsay was a devoted husband and dedicated father to his four children. He was a proud member of the...
Randolph Adamson
Aug 4, 2018
Mr. Randolph Adamson, age 96, of McDonough, passed away on August 4, 2018. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII. He retired from Lockheed. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Adamson and son, Kenneth "Kenny" Adamson. He is survived by his daughter, Malinda Sutton of McDonough; sister, Ruth Adamson Duffey of Morrow; brother-in-law, Wallace...
Lucy May James
Aug 3, 2018
Ms. Lucy May James age 89 of Jonesboro passed away August 3, 2018. She is survived by her children: Corleen Cunningham of Jonesboro, Claudia Gordon of NY, Oliver Cunningham, Norris Cunningham, Everton Cunningham all of Jamaica; sisters: Icelyn James and Ashley James both of FL; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Friday,...
Bill Craddock, Sr.
Aug 2, 2018
Mr. Bill Craddock, Sr., age 86 of Jonesboro passed away August 2, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary S. Craddock. He is survived by his son: Bill "Spooky" Craddock, Jr. and wife Janice of McDonough, daughters: Debbie Wallace and husband Ron of Clayton, GA and Karen Drescher and husband Kyle of McDonough, brother:...
Jordan Goodson
Jul 29, 2018
Mr. Jordan Goodson, age 22 of Hampton passed away July 29, 2018. Jordan was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis shortly after birth. The disorder caused him many struggles including severe autism, mental handicap, and uncontrolled seizures despite excellent medical care and an ever-changing and evolving medication regimen. He is survived by his parents: Raeburn and Debie Goodson, brother: Jonathon Tyler Goodson...
Carol S. Eckerson
Jul 26, 2018
Mrs. Carol S. Eckerson, age 78 of Jonesboro passed away July 26, 2018. She was an active member of her Precept Bible Study Group and Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church Jonesboro, and enjoyed visiting the homebound and shut-ins from her church. Her personal relationship with God was the foundation from which she shared so much with the world....
Thomas A. Mills
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Thomas A. Mills age 85 of Jonesboro passed away July 18, 2018. Mr.Mills was a US Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Teresa Heininger. He is survived by his loving wife: Sandra Mills; children: Christine Minnich, David Mills and Steve Mills; 5 grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesboro/Stockbridge...
Sung "Pattie Kim" Steadman
Jul 16, 2018
Mrs. Sung "Pattie Kim" Steadman, age 65 of Jonesboro passed away July 16, 2018. Mrs. Steadman was a member of St Philip Benizi Catholic Church, and was preceded in death by her brother: Hyong Tae Kim. She is survived by her husband: Michael Steadman, daughter: Melissa Kim Valentine and husband Daniel of Atlanta, brother: Hyong Chol Kim of Seoul, Korea,...
Monica Jo Mathews
Jul 15, 2018
Mrs. Monica Jo Mathews age 68 of Stockbridge passed away July 15, 2018. Mrs. Mathews was a member of First Baptist Church Stockbridge. She is survived by her husband: Donnie Mathews; children: Shelley Gawel (Luke) of Forest Park, Jeff Beaver (Amy) of Fayetteville, AK, Michael Beaver of Valdosta; step-children: Shelly Mathews-Lanham (Dayna) of Jackson and Keri Gable (Michael) Hampton; grandchildren:...
Mary Craddock
Jul 14, 2018
Mrs. Mary Craddock, age 85 of Jonesboro passed away July 14, 2018. She is survived by her husband: Bill Craddock, Sr., son: Bill Craddock, Jr. and wife Janice of McDonough, daughters: Karen Drescher and husband Kyle of McDonough and Debbie Wallace and husband Ron of Clayton, GA, brother: Wallace Stephens and wife Christine of Stockbridge, sister: Sara Kate Purmort and...
Hope Coral Lewis
Jul 4, 2018
Mrs. Hope Coral Lewis age 48 of Jonesboro passed away July 4th, 2018. Mrs. Lewis was survived by her sons: Robert Timothy Lewis and Joseph Dylan Lewis both of Jonesboro; brother: Scott Mitchell of Jonesboro; granddaughter: Shouna Lewis. No services are planned at this time.
Garred Douglas "Dick" Wellman
Jun 30, 2018
Mr. Garred Douglas "Dick" Wellman age 82 of Forest Park passed away June 30, 2018. The Wellman family moved to Ashland, Kentucky in the early 1940's. Dick graduated from Ashland Senior High School in 1954. He joined the Marine Corp Reserves in 1953 and began active duty after his graduation. He served in the Marine Corp from 1954-1956. After leaving...
