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Mr. Kelley Scott Jenkins
Jan 29, 2018
Mr. Kelley Scott Jenkins age 74 of Jonesboro passed away January 29, 2018. Mr. Jenkins was a member of Shadnor First Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife: Brenda Jenkins; children: Brian Jenkins of Jonesboro and Noel & Kathy Jenkins of Hampton; brother: Tony Jenkins of Union City; grandchildren: Samuel Jenkins of Hampton, Alexander Jenkins of Gainesville, Richard...
Linda Barge Ford
Jan 26, 2018
Mrs. Linda Barge Ford, age 70 of Sharpsburg passed away January 26, 2018. Linda, along with her husband Horace opened Ford-Stewart Funeral Home in Jonesboro on August 25, 1997, and worked side by side serving families together until her passing. She was preceded in death by her parents: James H. and Virginia Barge, her sister: Norma J. Stewart and brother:...
William "Bill" W. Conkle, Sr.
Jan 24, 2018
Mr. William "Bill" W. Conkle, Sr. age 89 of Jonesboro passed away January 24, 2018. Mr. Conkle was a member of the Jonesboro Masonic Lodge #87 where he served as W. M. twice and was the secretary for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his grandson: Derrick Payne. He is survived by his loving wife of 69...
Marjorie B. Holmes
Jan 21, 2018
Mrs. Marjorie B. Holmes age 92 of Forest Park passed away January 21, 2018. Mrs. Holmes was preceded in death by her husband: Louis Homes. She is survived by her son: Mark Patterson of Forest Park. No services are planned at this time.
Roy Carroll Geeslin
Jan 21, 2018
Mr. Roy Carroll Geeslin, age 93 of Jonesboro passed away January 21, 2018. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church, the American Legion and the V.F.W., and was preceded in death by his son: Roy Carroll Geeslin, Jr. Surviving are his wife: Lila Geeslin, son: James "Mike" Geeslin of Hiawassee, brother: Marion Geeslin of Lumpkin, GA, 6 grandchildren and...
Claude Ernest Crisp, Jr.
Jan 20, 2018
Mr. Claude Ernest Crisp, Jr. age 75 of McDonough passed away January 20, 2018. Mr. Crisp was a member of Tara Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son: Richard Dion Crisp. He is survived by wife: Carolyn; children: Brian Claude Crisp (Sherrie) of McDonough, Nicole Kovzel (John) of McDonough, Jason Crisp (Marnie) of FL; sisters: Juanita Kilpatrick...
Gaston Odell Adkinson
Jan 19, 2018
Mr. Gaston Odell (Go Go) Adkinson, age 86 of Commerce died Friday, January 19, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Adkinson was born February 19, 1931 in Alabama. He left home at a young age and joined the US Air Force, where he traveled the world and proudly served his country. He received the good conduct award on several occasions and...
Catherine Grajko
Jan 16, 2018
Mrs. Catherine Grajko, age 92 of Jonesboro passed away January 16, 2018. She was a retired Cosmetologist. Surviving are her husband: Chester J. Grajko, sons: Thomas Grajko and wife Mary of New York and Joseph Grajko and wife Susan of McDonough, and 4 grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held 3 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2018 at The...
Laverne Cooper Ficquett
Jan 13, 2018
Laverne Cooper Ficquett, age 92, of Jonesboro, passed away on January 13, 2018. She was born on January 11, 1926 in Elmore County, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her spouse, James Carroll Ficquett. She is survived by her children, Bobby (Lynn) Ficquette of Jonesboro, Wayne (Susan) Ficquett of AL; brother, Billy (Mary Kate) Cooper of TN; sister, Sylvia...
Robert Edward Hillis, Jr.
Jan 13, 2018
Mr. Robert Edward Hillis, Jr. age 43 of Locust Grove, formerly of Clayton County passed away January 13, 2018. Mr. Hillis was preceded in death by his father: Robert Edward Hillis, Sr. He is survived by his mother: Barbara A. Hillis of Locust Grove; sister: Stacey Parham of Eatonton; nieces and nephews: Thomas Carter, Taylor Ray, Cheyenne Carter, Jillian Parham,...
Dawes Hardy Reeves
Jan 10, 2018
Mr. Dawes Hardy Reeves, age 89 of Jonesboro passed away January 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents George D. and Dorothea Reeves, and sister: Ruth Lambert. Surviving are his wife: Bessie Reeves, daughters: Lynne Storey and husband Kerry of Williamson, Gail Mullins and husband Edmond "Moon" of Griffin and Amy Ross and husband Robert "Pete" of...
Gary Wolffberg
Jan 10, 2018
Mr. Gary Wolffberg, age 58, of Jonesboro, passed away on January 10, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Helga Wolffberg of Jonesboro; sister, Patricia W. Robertson and her fiance Herbert Kessler; cousin, Astrid, Welk, Ronny; speical friends, Marion Harkin, Rene (Terry) O'connell, Janice Brust and Pam Bagley. No services are planned at this time.
Richard C. "Rick" Lusso, Jr.
Jan 9, 2018
Mr. Richard C. "Rick" Lusso, Jr., age 63 of Atlanta passed away January 9, 2018. He is survived by his sister: Lori Campbell, niece: Cathryn Campbell; sister-in-law: Reva Sloan; nephew: Robert Campbell, II, step-mother: Jean Lusso, first cousins and their families: Becky Beaty, Greg Lusso, Rondi Winkels and Tim Lusso. No services are planned at this time.In lieu of flowers,...
Ione Louise Mcmullin
Jan 8, 2018
Mrs. Ione Louise McMullin age 90 of Jonesboro passed away January 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband: Harland McMullin. She is survived by her children: Phillip & Debra McMullin of Jonesboro and Elizabeth Ann Keene of Sarasota, FL; brother: Irwin Ripka of Rebersburg, PA. No services are planned at this time. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesboro/Stockbridge...
Charles Philip Callaway
Jan 8, 2018
Mr. Charles Philip Callaway age 81 of Jonesboro passed away January 8, 2018. Mr. Callaway retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force where he served 20 years and 20 days. He was a Mason and a mechanic for Delta for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife: Jacqualine Callaway; nieces: Kathleen Higgins, Susan Hope Bell,...
Alex Hollowell, Iii
Jan 8, 2018
Mr. Alex Hollowell, III age 65 of Riverdale passed away January 8, 2018. Mr. Hollowell was retired from the U.S. Air Force and also from Delta Airlines. He is survived by his loving wife: Darlene Hollowell; Children: Alex Hollowell, IV of Sacramento, CA and Adrienne Perry (Major) of Laveen, AZ; brother: Delano Hollowell (Carnell) of Collierville, TN; sister: Syma V....
William Robert Hendrick
Jan 7, 2018
Mr. William Hendrick age 90 of Milledgeville, formerly of Stockbridge passed away January 7th, 2018. Mr. Hendrick was a member of the Jonesboro Lodge #87 and served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife: Nellie Marie Hendrick; 2 sons: Byron Hendrick and James Hendrick. He is survived by children: Robert Hendrick (Susan) of Mableton, Karen...
Wayne Major Camp
Jan 5, 2018
Mr. Wayne Major Camp, age 81 of Jonesboro passed away January 5, 2018. Mr. Camp was a retired pharmaceutical representative for Person & Covey, Inc. He is survived by his wife: Jane Camp, children: Wayne Lee Camp and wife Tina of Forsyth, Deborah Lynn Jones of Atlanta, Jeffrey Neal Camp and wife Amy of Apex, N.C. and Janet Lisa Camp...
Brian Allen Cockrell
Jan 3, 2018
Mr. Brian Allen Cockrell, age 47 of McDonough passed away January 3, 2018. Surviving are his mother: Marty Connerly of McDonough, father and stepmother: Randy and Reba Cockrell of LaGrange, brother: Jeremy Ryan Cockrell and wife Brooke of LaGrange, step-sister: Dasha Marie Vincent and husband Jay of Atlanta, nieces and nephews: Gryson Cockrell, Riley Cockrell and Lila Cockrell, aunts, uncles...
Charles James Wade, Jr.
Dec 30, 2017
Mr. Charles James Wade, Jr. age 67 of McDonough passed away December 30, 2017. He was a member of Eagles Landing First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife: Sharon Wade; son: Travis Charles Wade of McDonough; brother: Raymond Wesley Wade of Douglasville and several nieces, nephews and extended family. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM...
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