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...
Leon Elmer Betsill
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Leon Elmer Betsill age 74 of Locust Grove passed away June 27, 2018. Mr. Betsill is survived by his children: Tina Darlene Buchanan (Joe)Â of Locust Grove, Teresa Gail Betsill of Forest Prak, Donna Marie Betsill of Locust Grove; brothers: Robert Betsill of McDonough, Roger Betsill of Hampton, Harold Betsill (Pat) of Griffin, David Betsill (Karen) of Griffin; 2...
Iona Lillian Clausson
Jun 26, 2018
Mrs. Iona Lillian Clausson age 95 of Jonesboro passed away June 26, 2018. Mrs. Clausson was preceded in death by her husband: Clarence Clausson and brother: Raymond Decker. She is survived by daughter: Nancy Lynn Speer (Michael) of Stockbridge; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and extended family. No service are planned at this time. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home Jonesboro/Stockbridge...
Laurie "Lollipop" Gifford
Jun 24, 2018
Laurie "Lollipop" Gifford age 55 of Marietta passed away June 24, 2018. Mrs. Gifford attended Seven Springs Church in Powder Springs. She is survived by her siblings: Leslie Regina Heard of Jonesboro, Michael Keith Gifford (Michelle Charlene) of Philadelphia, PA, Allen William Gifford of NY and Anthony Mark Gifford of Bronx, NY; nieces: Ivy Victoria Gifford of Marietta and Tiffany...
Leslie A Bachelor
Jun 23, 2018
Mr. Leslie A. Bachelor, age 72 of Griffin passed away June 23, 2018. No services are planned at this time
Judy Archer
Jun 21, 2018
Mrs. Judy Field Archer, age 75 of Jonesboro passed away June 21, 2018. She was a member of the First Christian Church Jonesboro. She is survived by her husband: Gene Archer, son: Ricky Archer and wife Laurette of College Park, daughter: Cindy Gulsby and husband Joel of Locust Grove, brother: Bill Field and wife Era of Sharpsburg, grandchildren: Hannah Copeland,...
Ethel L. Johnson
Jun 15, 2018
Mrs. Ethel L. Johnson age 89 of Hampton passed away June 15, 2018. Mrs. Johnson was a member of St. Paul Community Baptist Church in New York and attended Divine Faith International Church in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her son: Edward Johnson and brother: Lewis Bostic, Jr. She is survived by her children: Jesse Johnson of Atlanta,...
Judith Doreen Ayres
Jun 15, 2018
Mrs. Judith Doreen Ayres, age 75 of Rex passed away June 15, 2018. She was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband: Frank Ayres, daughter: Marie Ann Ayres Okamoto and husband Yoshi, son: Dale Clement Ayres, brother: Donald Lee Snell and wife Carol Frazier, grandchildren: Nobu A. Okamoto and Meg A. Okamoto, nieces and nephews:...
Charles Frederick Dubose
Jun 15, 2018
Mr. Charles Frederick DuBose was born on Friday, August 16, 1935 to Lelia Mae Solomon DuBose and Charlie Norman DuBose in Nicholls, GA. Mr. DuBose, a native of Douglas, GA, joined the United States Air Force in 1957. He met Barbara Gertrude Binner in 1960 in Wiesbaden, Germany. They married on October 29, 1961, shortly after his release from the...
