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Cw2 James Kelly Dorcely

Cw2 James Kelly Dorcely

Dec 30, 2017

CW2 James Kelly Dorcely, age 34, passed away on December 30, 2017. He Served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Zakiyyah Beyah; children, Kennedy Hester, Nailah Blount, Sumaiya Blount, Sharif Blount; mother, Rejiuse Dorcely; sister's, Ruth Metellus, Samantha Metellus and niece, Seshat Iman Sektmeg Wallace. A funeral service will be held at 10 AM on...

Melissa D. Brock

Melissa D. Brock

Dec 28, 2017

Mrs. Melissa D. Brock, age 51 of Stockbridge passed away December 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother: Brenda Jenkins. Surviving are her husband: Thomas Brock, daughters: Brenda Brock of Stockbridge and Kayla Fowler and husband Justin of Commerce, father: George Jenkins of Stockbridge, sisters: Karen Jenkins of Stockbridge and Kim Jenkins of Greensboro, grandchildren: Madeline Brock,...

Marlene Virginia Wilkerson Nash

Marlene Virginia Wilkerson Nash

Dec 27, 2017

Marlene Wilkerson Nash, age 85 of McDonough passed away December 27, 2017. Born November 25, 1932 in Madison Heights, VA, she was the second child of Edward and Bertha Wood Wilkerson. She graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1950 and had a career as a cashier and vault manager for what is now SunTrust Bank in Lynchburg, VA. Until...

Laurence Lennox Guerra

Laurence Lennox Guerra

Dec 24, 2017

Mr. Laurence Lennox Guerra age 77 of Woodstock passed away December 24, 2017. Mr. Guerra was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife: Jestina Guerra. He is survived by children: Elke Silva (Manuel) of Woodstock, Quincy Guerra (Andra) of Morrow, Eartha Guerra of Abu Dhabi, UAE, Joel Guerra (Stefanie) of Clarkston,...

Irene Jackson Marsh

Irene Jackson Marsh

Dec 24, 2017

Mrs. Irene Jackson Marsh was born on July 24, 1918, in Sandersville, Mississippi. On Sunday, December 24, 2017, in the comfort of her home, God chose to take her hand and lead her home. She lived with her daughter in Jonesboro, Georgia. Irene was a faithful worker and servant to her family, friends and at St. Paul United Methodist Church....

Jacqueline Hill

Jacqueline Hill

Dec 20, 2017

Ford- Stewart Funeral Home Mrs. Jacqueline Frances Hill, age 89, passed away on December 20, 2017. She was a member of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church for over 60 years. Mrs. Hill is survived by her son, David Hill and his wife Lynne; brother, Donald Wilson; grandchildren, Nicole J. Hill, Kristiane M. Hill, Tara H. Trent and Lisa Hawkins Amandro; great grandchildren,...

Jim Jones

Jim Jones

Dec 17, 2017

Mr. Jim Jones, age 84 of Hapeville passed away December 17, 2017. Mr. Jones was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Carol Braggy. Surviving are his wife: Mary Owens Jones, children: Cheryl Piner of Hapeville, Connie DeJesus and husband Andres of Hapeville, Jerry VanPelt and wife Nancy of Stockbridge, Jeff Mervine of...

Janie Ruth Wilson

Janie Ruth Wilson

Dec 15, 2017

Mrs. Janie Ruth Wilson, age 69, of Concord, passed away on December 15, 2017. She worked for Atlanta Public Schools. She is survived by her husband, Doug; children, Lance (Sherry) Slay of Newnan, Tonya (Curtis) Bowser of Stockbridge; brother, Wayne (Elizabeth) Vickery of LA; grandchildren, Lance Slay, Jr., Heather Slay, Katelynn Slay, Brandy Martinez, and three great grandchildren. A graveside...

Mr. Cary Milton Hamilton

Mr. Cary Milton Hamilton

Dec 12, 2017

Mr. Cary Milton Hamilton age 77 of Griffin passed away December 12, 2017. Mr. Hamilton was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. He is survived by his wife: Deborah Hamilton; children: Cheryl Caffyn (Mike) of Virginia Beach, VA Cary Garland Hamilton ( Julie) of Hampton, Shelly Hall (Ricky) of Stockbridge, Bill Harris (Katherine) of Jackson; step-children: Diane Wright of Jacksonville,...

Cecil Edward Sanders, Jr.

Cecil Edward Sanders, Jr.

Dec 12, 2017

Mr. Cecil Edward Sanders, Jr., age 85, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Sanders. He is survived by his children, Suzanne Dills of Jonesboro, Byron Sanders of Jonesboro, Marcia Campbell of Forest Park, Valerie Sanders of Jonesboro; brothers, Paul (Elaine) Sanders, Gibbs (Carmen) Sanders; grandchildren, Adam (Breanne) Sanders, Melissa...

Tommie Ruth James

Tommie Ruth James

Dec 11, 2017

Mrs. Tommie Ruth James, age 89, of Jackson, passed away on December 11, 2017. She is survived by her children, Larry (Donna) Folds of Jackson, Tommie Bond of Jonesboro; daughter-in-law, Mary Folds of Meansville; brother, Ronnie (Jean) Steele of Brooks; sister-in-law, Jean Bartlett of Jackson; grandchildren, Tony (Samantha) Smith, Steve Smith, Michelle Holland, Joe (Sharon) Folds, Jeremy (Crystal) Folds, Brad...

Carol Georgina Pamela Hazel

Carol Georgina Pamela Hazel

Dec 10, 2017

Mrs. Carol Georgina Pamela Hazel age 60 of Jonesboro passed away December 10, 2017. She was a member of Jonesboro First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Geanelle Hazel-Walcott. She is survived by her husband: Mauricio Hazel; son: Eugene Hazel of Jonesboro; brothers: Hugh Fraser (Maudline), Martin Fraser all of Brooklyn, NY, and Mark Fraser (Alyson)...

Wilma Laverne Stiffey

Wilma Laverne Stiffey

Dec 10, 2017

Mrs. Wilma Laverne Stiffey, age 83, of Rex, passed away on December 10, 2017. She was a member of The Rock Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ralph Arnold Stiffey and her grandson: PFC Robert Adrian Worthington. She is survived by her children: Maliece Sorrows and husband David of Stockbridge, Edward R. Stiffey of Rex, Rhonda...

Hope Weddle

Hope Weddle

Dec 9, 2017

Mrs. Hope Weddle, age 85 of Jonesboro passed away December 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Edwin Weddle. Surviving are her sons: Cecil L. Weddle and Pete L. Weddle both of Jonesboro, and Joe J. Weddle of Ft. Stockton, TX., and sister: Donna Pacheco of Ft. Stockton, TX., grandchildren: Cecil Weddle, Jr. of Griffin, Stephanie...

Charles "Darr" Johnson

Charles "Darr" Johnson

Dec 8, 2017

Mr. Charles Darwin Johnson, age 37 of Morrow passed away December 8, 2017. He was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. Mr. Johnson is survived by his parents: Carl and Beverly Johnson of Jonesboro, brother Carl Darwin Thor Johnson and wife: Rvi Dong of New York, NY, sister: Lindsey Elizabeth Johnson of Hattiesburg, MS, close aunt and uncle: Linda...

Jean C. Menard

Jean C. Menard

Dec 8, 2017

Mr. Jean C. Menard age 89 of Hampton passed away December 8, 2017. Mr. Menard is survived by his wife: Marie Menard; children: P. Fritgerald Menard, Miriame Menard, Rolph Menard, Wildorf Sergile; brothers: Joseph and Gabriel; sisters: Louise Marie and Liet Menard; 13 grandchildren; nieces: Huber and Cecile and extended family. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Thomas "Tommy" Davis

Thomas "Tommy" Davis

Nov 28, 2017

Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Davis age 60 of Stone Mountain lost his courageous battle with cancer on November 28, 2017. Tommy was preceded in death by his wife: Johnnie Davis on November 27th, 2017. He was survived by his step-son: Ken Pickens of Between; mother: Eunice Davis of Monroe; sister and brother in law: Debbie & Lewis McClain of Covington; nephews:...

Gloria Needham Howard

Gloria Needham Howard

Nov 24, 2017

Mrs. Gloria Needham Howard, age 91, of Jonesboro, passed away on November 24, 2017. She is survived by her son Dale Howard and his spouse Antonio Franco of Jonesboro and a sister Sarajo Watkins of TN. Mrs. Howard was retired from the Fulton County School System. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Howard. No services are planned...

Geraldine Mulkey

Geraldine Mulkey

Nov 23, 2017

Mrs. Geraldine Mulkey, age 88 of Jonesboro passed away November 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband: Marcus E. Mulkey and son: Mark Edward Mulkey. Surviving are her daughter: Rebecca Lowry of Jonesboro, grandchildren: Michael Mulkey and wife: Melissa of S.C., Brian Mulkey of FL., Steven Mulkey of S.C., January Robbins and husband: William, III of Jonesboro,...

Hershel Dewayne Medlin, Jr.

Hershel Dewayne Medlin, Jr.

Nov 22, 2017

Mr. Hershel DeWayne Medlin, Jr. age 63 of Stockbridge passed away November 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father: Hershel D. Medlin, Sr. , brother: Raymond Medlin and son-in-law: Daniel Poole. Surviving are his daughters: Amanda Medlin of Jonesboro, Brittany Poole of Molena and Jennifer Snyder and husband Adam of Griffin, mother: Katherine Medlin of Stockbridge. sister-in-law:...

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