Obituaries

Derek Douglas Curry

Derek Douglas Curry

Apr 30, 2018

Mr. Derek D. Curry, age 41, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 30, 2018. He is survived by his children, Zayvain Curry of Stockbridge, Collin Curry, Peyton Curry, Kaylynn Curry all of McDonough; parents, Harold and Clarajane Curry of Jonesboro; siblings, Brenna Danielson of Barnesville, Laura Curry of FL, James Curry of Suwanee; and extended family. A graveside service will...

Lee Allyn Heckman

Lee Allyn Heckman

Apr 30, 2018

Mr. Lee Allyn Heckman, age 69 of Morrow passed away April 30, 2018. Lee was born in Towanda, PA and moved numerous times throughout his childhood with his family. He graduated High School in North Carolina, and graduated from North Carolina State after studying Pre-med. He joined the Peace Corp following graduation and served two terms in Africa helping to...

Freddie Bayward Tarrant

Freddie Bayward Tarrant

Apr 30, 2018

Mr. Freddie Tarrant age 76 of McDonough passed away April 30, 2018. Mr. Tarrant served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Local Union 72 of Atlanta and was an avid hunter. He is survived by his wife: Mary Tarrant; children: Freddie Brandon Tarrant (Jessica Jackson) of Blue Ridge, Travis Christopher Tarrant of...

Jere D. Lee

Jere D. Lee

Apr 27, 2018

Mr. Jere D. Lee age 85 of Stockbridge passed away April 27, 2018. Mr. Lee was the owner of Lee Tire Company in Forest Park. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and taught 3rd grade Sunday school at Forest Park First Baptist Church for many years. He was preceded in death by his son: Kim Lee....

Jeffrey Alan Ramsey

Jeffrey Alan Ramsey

Apr 27, 2018

Mr. Jeffrey Alan Ramsey, age 49 of Douglasville passed away April 28, 2018. Surviving are his father and step-mother: Dewey and Sribungon Ramsey of Thomaston, mother and step-father: Rachel and John Bouchelle of Stockbridge, sister and brother-in-law Angie and Steve McReynolds of McDonough, sister: Sherrie Gonzales of Stockbridge, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday,...

Roger Jefferson Goolsby

Roger Jefferson Goolsby

Apr 23, 2018

Mr. Roger Jefferson Goolsby age 93 of Rex passed away April 23, 2018. Mr. Goolsby served in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by his son: Wayne Goolsby. He is survived by his wife: Juana Goolsby; children: Suzette Goolsby of Atlanta and Steve Goolsby of Stockbridge; grandchildren: Christy Goolsby, Jonathan Goolsby and Melissa Goolsby. No services are planned...

Herbert Clifton Roper

Herbert Clifton Roper

Apr 23, 2018

Mr. Herbert Clifton Roper age 84 of Jonesboro passed away April 23, 2018. Mr. Roper served in the US Navy where he served on the USS Corregidor. He was retired from the US Postal Service, a licensed real estate agent and worked as bailiff for the Clayton County Court house. He was also avid Georgia Tech Fan and a member...

Flora E. Fuller

Flora E. Fuller

Apr 21, 2018

Mrs. Flora E. Fuller, age 96 of Bonifay, FL, formerly of Stockbridge passed away April 21, 2018. Mrs. Fuller was preceded in death by her husband: J B Fuller, her parents and her siblings. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, several great nieces and great nephews and several great-great nieces and great-great nephews.  A funeral service will be held at...

Leslie Joan Fourqurean

Leslie Joan Fourqurean

Apr 20, 2018

Mrs. Leslie Joan Fourqurean, age 84 of Fayetteville passed away April 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband: James Darwin Fourqurean and daughters: Lisa Fourqurean Jones and Lori Fourqurean. Surviving are her son: Les Fourqurean and wife Maria of Fayetteville, nephew: Lee Henderson of S. C., niece: Rachel Harrison of TN, great uncle: George W. Robertson of...

Alice Webber O'Brien

Alice Webber O'Brien

Apr 19, 2018

Alice Webber O'Brien, 91, of Jonesboro, GA, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2018. Born on February 21, 1927 in Carterville, IL to the late John and Kathleen Webber, Mrs. O'Brien is also predeceased by her husband of 57 years, William O'Brien. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Bill Burchill, of Peachtree City;...

James M. Wood, Jr.

James M. Wood, Jr.

Apr 18, 2018

James M. Wood, Jr. (Nov. 7, 1926 - April 18, 2018)The world has lost a great leader, community advocate, entrepreneur, lay minister, philanthropist, and mentor, with the passing of James M. Wood, Jr. He was 91.  When Jim Wood was deciding on a career path, he said he either wanted to be a preacher or a newspaper publisher. He chose...

Dorothy M. Hahn

Dorothy M. Hahn

Apr 17, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy M. Hahn age 96 of Jonesboro passed away April 17th, 2018. Mrs. Hahn was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years: Stanley R. Hahn and beloved granddaughter: Jeannie Saliba. She is survived by her children: Stanley Robert Hahn, Jr. (Eli), Ellen Hahn Saliba (Jamiel), Gloria Hahn Whittington...

Margaret Rose Dye

Margaret Rose Dye

Apr 13, 2018

Mrs. Margaret Rose Dye, age 81 of Jonesboro passed away April 13, 2018. She was a member of Grace Way Church and the British Wives Club. Surviving are her husband: Elwyn Dye, and son: Blake Dye and wife Nancy Dye of Stockbridge. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Chapel of Ford-Stewart...

Hazel Catherine Foster

Hazel Catherine Foster

Apr 7, 2018

Mrs. Hazel Foster, age 86, of McDonough, passed away on April 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E. Foster, Jr. She is survived by her children, Gail Cain of McDonough, Butch Foster of Jonesboro; grandchildren and their spouses, Larkin (Meagan) Cain, Ryan (Christina) Cain, Caitlin (Chris Havarid) Cain; great grandchildren, Wyatt Cain and Lily Cain....

Bobbie Scoggins

Bobbie Scoggins

Apr 7, 2018

Mrs. Bobbie Scoggins age 66 of Morrow passed away April 7th, 2018. Mrs. Scoggins was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. She is survived by her husband: Donald Scoggins, Sr.; son: Donald "Berry" Scoggins, Jr. (Paige) of McDonough; brother: Rick Bailey (Deborah) of Toronto, OH; nieces: Abby Jo Bailey and Amanda Bailey; sister-in-law: Annette Spinks (LeRoy); grandchildren: Cassidy Brooke...

Varina Rachels Nyman

Varina Rachels Nyman

Apr 6, 2018

Mrs. Varina Rachels Nyman age 94, of Griffin passed away April 6, 2018. Mrs. Nyman was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. She retired from the Finance Department at Ft. McPherson. After retiring she worked at the Georgia State Capital Post Office for many years while the Legislature was in session. She was preceded in death by her parents:...

Bruce Ronald Winkles

Bruce Ronald Winkles

Apr 5, 2018

Mr. Bruce R. Winkles, age 85 of Jonesboro passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's. He was preceded in death by his parents R.E. Jesse & Susie Mae Winkles and siblings Bernard Winkles, Jack Winkles, Vivian Atchison and Myrtice Holbrook. Born and raised in Newnan, GA, he graduated from Southern Technical Institute and went to...

Zeano Linton Moss

Zeano Linton Moss

Apr 5, 2018

Mr. Zeano Linton Moss age 82 of Rex passed away April 5th, 2018. Mr. Moss served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his loving wife: Charlene Moss; children: Wayne Moss (Sharon) of Talking Rock, GA, Steve Moss (Jan) of McDonough, Dejuan Hudson (Jay) of Senoia, and Brian Thrailkill (Jennifer) of Phenix City, AL; sister: Jewel Barrett of Claremont;...

James Bruce Brown

James Bruce Brown

Apr 4, 2018

Mr. James Brown age 82 of Jonesboro passed away April 4, 2018. Mr. Brown served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife: Vera Brown; children: Debbie Louise Lobo of Atlanta, and Bruce and Sue Brown of McDonough; brother: Gary Brown (Judy) of Whitesburg; 3 grandchildren: K.B. Brown (Andrea Mitchell), Brad Brown (Melissa), Shaunn Lobo (Vicky); 2 great...

Beryl L. Thomas

Beryl L. Thomas

Apr 4, 2018

Mrs. Beryl Thomas age 91 of Jonesboro passed away April 4th, 2018. Mrs. Thomas was a long time Jehovah's Witness and a member of the East Jonesboro Congregation. She was preceded in death by her husband: Rupert Thomas. She is survived by her sister, Rita Elias of England; her children: Pauline Thomas (Steve) of London, Rhondda Lewis (Victor) of Panama,...

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