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) 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...
Gwenda Hamlin Martin
Jun 15, 2018
Mrs. Gwenda Hamlin Martin age 74 of Jonesboro passed away June 15, 2018. Mrs. Martin was a member of Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church in East Point and she was preceded in death by her parents: Gilce & Geraldgue Hamlin. She is survived by her husband: Jack H. Martin; children: Jack H. Martin of Houston, TX, Jody Deanise Martin of Charlotte,...
Roshen Patel
Jun 10, 2018
Mrs. Roshen Patell, age 85 of Stockbridge passed away June 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband: Dadi H. B. Patell and son: Homi Patell. Surviving are her daughter: Tuli Sethna and husband Zubin of Stockbridge, granddaughters: Amy Sethna and Diana Sethna of Stockbridge. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2018 at...
James Sidney Turpin
May 31, 2018
Mr. James Sidney Turpin, age 56, of Albany formerly of Forest Park, passed away on May 31, 2018. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his father: Selma Clarence Turpin, brother: Jeffrey Michael Turpin and step-father: Tom Sammons. He is survived by his wife, Michele; children, Christen Leigh (Ronnie) Franklin of Arlington, Samantha Rae Turpin...
Aubrey Merrill Dye, Jr.
May 27, 2018
Mr. Aubrey Merrill Dye, Jr. age 77 of Lake Spivey passed away May 27th, 2018. Mr. Dye was survived by his wife: Brenda Dye; children: Keith Dye and Karen Dye both of Valdosta; brother: James Michael "Mike" Dye (Valerie) of Clarksville, GA; grandchildren: Daniel Keith Dye, Denton Kyle Dye (Laurie), Meryl Cashion Dye; great grandchildren: Rylee and Ava. Private services...
Judy Morgan Walker
May 24, 2018
Mrs. Judy Walker age 70 of Jonesboro passed away May 24, 2018. Mrs. Walker was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Katrena Louise Walker and son: James Patrick Walker. She is survived by her husband: James Walker; daughter: Jennifer Hyatt (Alex) of Locust Grove; grandson: Andrew Hyatt and several nieces, nephews...
Ruby Williamson Born
May 21, 2018
Ruby Williamson Born, born Nov. 8, 1929, left her wheelchair and braces to dance the streets of heaven on May 21, 2018. Family and friends remember her as the quiet librarian, a compassionate giver, a forever flower gardener, a sweet and loving spirit. Ruby treasured her husband, Harmon M. Born, during their whole 69 years of marriage. Leaving behind, to...
Patricia Hodges
May 19, 2018
Mrs. Patricia Hodges, age 82 of Jonesboro passed away May 19, 2018. She was a member of St. Francis Anglican Church in Jonesboro, and was preceded in death by her husband: Homer E. Hodges, son: Bart Allen Hall, and parents: Isiah H. and Lorrice Fort. Surviving are her sons: Gordon H. Hall of Griffin and Bryant Edwin Hodges of Jonesboro,...
Billy Charles Hawkins
May 14, 2018
Mr. Billy Charles Hawkins, age 86 of Jonesboro passed away May 14, 2018. He was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. Surviving are his wife: Jane Hawkins, sons: Randy Hawkins and Chuck Hawkins both of McDonough, grandchildren: Eric Hawkins, Amy Suddeth, Alison Trammell, Alicia Hawkins and Carleigh Hawkins, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m....
Larry Williams
May 6, 2018
Mr. Larry Williams age 74 of Jonesboro passed away May 6, 2018. Mr. Williams was involved in many bands throughout his life from elementary to high school, and in the later years of his life owned his own band, Voice of the South. Mr. Williams loved music and had a passion for it. He was preceded in death by his...
Roland Otis Downing, Sr.
May 6, 2018
Mr. Roland Otis Downing, Sr. age 90 of Riverdale passed away May 6th, 2018. Mr. Downing retired from Wells Fargo Bank of Georgia, formerly First National Bank of Atlanta with 47 years of service as Vice President. He served our great Nation in the Army Reserve for 28 years as an Intelligence Major. Mr. Downing was survived by his wife:...
Judy Sims Deaton
May 5, 2018
Mrs. Judy Sims Deaton, age 73 of Forest Park passed away May 5, 2018. She is survived by her husband: Frank Deaton, son: Tim Sammons and wife Sissy of Covington, daughter: Deborah Deaton and husband Dwayne Roach of Stockbridge, brother: George Wayne Sims and wife Dianne of McDonough, sister: Tanya Lovell and husband Kenneth of McDonough, cousin Peggy Chase of...
Kevin Lee Black
May 1, 2018
Kevin Lee Black, age 42 of Union City, passed away on May 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray E. Black; grandparents, J.B. and Ruby Black and Hulette and Virginia Barge. He is survived by his mother, Shelia Black of Newnan; fiance', Kristi Sackett; brothers, Rodney (Lori) Black of Newnan, James Black of Newnan; nephews, Kyle...
