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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
