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Tina Inez Smart
Sep 19, 2018
Ms. Tina Inez Smart age 55 of McDonough, passed away September 19, 2018. Ms. Smart was survived by her boyfriend: Keith Meyer; sisters: Cecilia Orozco of CA, Lisa Smart George (Gil) of Stockbridge; nieces and nephews: Holli, Tyler, Hannah; great nephew: Hayden; great niece: Kassi. A memorial service will be held from 3-5 PM, Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the...
Edna Jean Berry Jolley Davis
Sep 19, 2018
Mrs. Edna Jean Berry Jolley Davis age 82 of Hampton, formerly of Jonesboro passed away September 19, 2018. Born on April 1st, 1936 in Jonesboro to the late Clara & Guy Berry. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Jimmy Jolley (26 years), William E. "Bill" Davis (16 years) and siblings: Juanita Webb, Helvyn Berry, Barney Berry, Billy Berry,...
Judy Delane Long
Sep 18, 2018
Mrs. Judy Delane Long age 56 of Jonesboro passed away September 18, 2018. She is survived by children: Ashley Long Bennett and Casey Marsh; 3 grandchildren: Carmen Bennett, Carrie Bennett, and Cary "Shouna" Lewis. No services are planned at this time. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Jonesboro/Stockbridge 770-210-2700. www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com
James Joseph Longo
Sep 16, 2018
Mr. James Joseph Longo age 68 of McDonough passed away September 16, 2018. Mr. Longo was a member of Charity Baptist Fellowship and a proud supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project. He is survived by his wife: Jane Longo; daughter: Lyndsey Glorious of VA; step children: Coleen Brown (E.J.) of San Antonio, TX, Martin Vincent (Connie) of Bandera, TX, Eric...
Frances L. Mcdonald
Sep 14, 2018
Mrs. Frances L. McDonald, age 83, of Riverdale, passed away on September 14, 2018. She is survived by her husband, William McDonald; children, Debora Shierling of Riverdale, Robin Earnest of Couladin and Douglas McDonald of Roswell; grandchildren, Chad (Shayna) McDonald and Shannon (Chris) Burch; great grandchildren, Avery McDonald and Harper McDonald. A funeral service will be held at 11AM on...
Debbie Ann Burdette
Sep 14, 2018
Mrs. Debbie Ann Burdette, age 59 of Jonesboro passed away September 14, 2018. A fun and funny person to be around, she loved her arts and crafts, her pet dog Peppie and baking for the family that was her heart. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her husband: Kenneth Burdette, children:...
William M. Jackson, Jr.
Sep 14, 2018
Mr. William M. Jackson, Jr., age 94, of Conyers, passed away on September 14, 2018. He served in the Marine Corps. He is survived by his children, William R. (Kay) Jackson of Eatonton, Susan J. (Kevin) Chaffin of Forest Park, Wendell Mark Jackson of Carrollton and Barry W. (Kathie) Jackson of Covington; siblings, Walter (Charelle) Jackson of TX, Velma (Keith)...
Margaret Finch Plunkett
Sep 10, 2018
Mrs. Margaret Finch Plunkett age 91 of Jonesboro passed away September 10, 2018. Mrs. Plunkett was a member of Jodeco Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph Melvin Plunkett. She is survived by her children: Charles Matthew Plunkett (Debra) of Hopkins, MN, Robert Stephen Plunkett (Marilyn) of Jonesboro, David Wayne Plunkett (Vickie) of Young Harris, James...
James "Shag" Burge, Sr.
Aug 24, 2018
Mr. James "Shag" Burge, Sr., age 78 of Stockbridge passed away August 24, 2018. He is survived by his wife: Diane Burge, children: Stephen Michael Darby and wife Tammy of Carrollton, James S. Burge, Jr. of McDonough, Sharron Skiba of Alpharetta and Cindy Williams of AL., mother: Mildred Cash of McDonough, sister: Jane Ashley of TX., brother: Ted Burge and...
Karen Mcdonald Nash
Aug 22, 2018
Karen McDonald Nash, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away August 22, 2018 at the age of 61. Karen is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) Nash; her children, Robert Alexander Nash (Kellen Greenway) of Athens, GA, and April Marie Nash (Phil Bolus) of Seattle, WA. She is survived by her father, John Evans McDonald of Huntsville, AL, and...
Mary Frances Mayo
Aug 21, 2018
Mrs. Mary Frances Mayo, age 90, of Fayetteville passed away August 21, 2018. Mrs. Mayo was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro, and was preceded in death by her husband: Payton C. Mayo, son and daughter-in-law: Scott and Pam Mayo. She is survived by her son: Stephen Mayo and wife Terri of Stockbridge, 1 sister, 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren...
Rebecca Fritts
Aug 21, 2018
Mrs. Rebecca Fritts, age 66 of Forest Park passed away August 21, 2018. She is survived by her significant other: Daniel Earl Daniel, children: Amanda Galvan and Manuel of Covington, Jason Daniel and Michelle of Kentucky, and Ashton Daniel of Indiana, special friend: Michael Corby of Forest Park, 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. No services are planned at this time.
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. Â 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...
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