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Helga I. Daniels
Oct 2, 2017
Mrs. Helga I. Daniels age 82 of Jonesboro passed away October 2, 2017. Mrs. Daniels was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 61 years: William Daniels; children: Barbara Richards of Fleming Island, FL, Raymond Daniels of College Park, and Mitzi Kotziers (William) of Fleming Island, FL; grandchildren: Brian Arnett, Stephanie Richards,...
Ellen Marie Kovaleski
Sep 25, 2017
Mrs. Ellen Marie Kovaleski, age 96, passed away on September 25, 2017. She is survived by her children, Richard (Vickie) Kovaleski of Locust Grove, David (Linda) Kovaleski of Fayetteville, Karen (Tommy) Jackson of Douglasville, Marie (Allen) Evans of Demorest, Gloria Kovaleski (Doug) Dumas of Thomaston, Melanie Solomon of FL, Kevin (Judy) Kovaleski of Ft. Valley; siblings, Frankie Brown of AR,...
Diane Kirk Bell
Sep 20, 2017
Mrs. Diane Kirk Bell, age 72, of College Park and formerly of Riverdale, passed away on September 20, 2017. She is survived by her children; Kimberly (Nicolas) Montigelli of Atlanta, Brian D. Bell of Atlanta, sisters; Genie (Jerry) Ayers of Senoia, Patti (Mike) Winchester of FL and a grandson, Jack Montigelli. A memorial service will be held at 3 PM...
Fred Hammons
Sep 20, 2017
Mr. Fred Hammons age 91 of Jonesboro passed away September 20, 2017. Mr. Hammons was a member of Valley Hill Baptist Church and he was retired from the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife: Helen; daughter: Brenda Wood, and brother: Frank Hammons. He is survived by his son: Michael Hammons (Elizabeth) of Jonesboro; brothers: Glen Hammons...
Betty Cannon Adamson
Sep 18, 2017
Mrs. Betty Cannon Adamson, age 87, of McDonough, passed away on September 18, 2017. She retired from The State of Georgia Department of Education. She is preceded in death by her son, Kenneth "Kenny" Adamson and her sister, Barbara Cannon Yancey. Mrs. Adamson is survived by her husband, Randolph Adamson; daughter, Malinda Sutton of McDonough and several nieces and nephews....
Larry Mccullough
Sep 16, 2017
Mr. Larry McCullough age 78 of Rex passed away September 16, 2017. Mr. McCullough was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro and was a member of the choir. He was preceded in death by his son: Carmellio Lewayne McCullough; brother: Freddy Eugene McCullough; and sister: Ada Ruth Furman. He is survived by his wife: Charlene; children: Larry Lorenzo McCullough...
Betty Lorene Wallace
Sep 14, 2017
Mrs. Betty Lorene Wallace age 86 of Jonesboro passed away September 14, 2017. Mrs. Wallace was a member of Valley Hill Baptist Church in Riverdale. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents: Gertie & Roy McNulty. She is survived by her children: Gloria & Mike Padgett, David & Jane Wallace, Susan &...
Florence Inez Grant
Sep 14, 2017
Mrs. Florence Inez Grant age 82 of Jonesboro passed away September 14th, 2017. Mrs. Grant was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Donald Grant. She is survived by her children: Sandra Arbuckle (Dennis) of Marshallville, GA and Michael Grant (Kathy) of Jacksonville, FL; 3 grandchildren: Megan Emily Grant, Lauren Rachel Grant...
Clara A Valencia
Sep 11, 2017
Mrs. Clara A. Valencia, age 81 of Jonesboro, GA passed away September 11, 2017. She is survived by her husband: Tony Valencia, son: Glenn A. Valencia and wife The Honorable Kathy Brown Valencia of Peachtree City, GA, daughters: Vicki Marie McIntyre of Hampton, GA and Doreen Ann Valencia of Stockbridge, brothers: Chris Lucero, Nick Lucero, Charlie Lucero and Larry Lucero,...
James Christopher Wigginton
Sep 11, 2017
Mr. James Christopher Wigginton, age 67 of Jonesboro passed away September 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife: Carol Ann Wigginton. Surviving are his sister: Sue Ann Kunberger of Phoenix, AZ, and his nieces. No services are planned at this time.
Larry Williams
Sep 10, 2017
Mr. Larry Williams age 71 of Forest Park passed away September 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents: Hubert H. and Ola Williams, brothers: Homer Williams and Jerry Williams. Surviving are his wife: Barbara Williams, brother: Phillip Williams, sisters: Shirley Gilley, Waynell Johnson and Kay Holtzclaw. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 13,...
Max Harper
Sep 7, 2017
Mr. Max Harper age 81 of Jonesboro passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 peacefully at home following an extended illness surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Habersham Mills, GA., he was the son of Alfred Frank Lewis and Roxy Mozelle (Hallford) Harper. Max was employed with the United States Post Office. An early retirement allowed him to pursue...
Herbert L. Abbott
Sep 3, 2017
Mr. Herbert L. Abbott age 80 of Morrow passed away September 3, 2017. Mr. Abbott was a member of The Rock Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife: Linda Abbott; son: Thomas Eugene Abbott, and brother: Larry Abbott. He is survived by his children: Christopher Todd Abbott, Jonathan Abbott (Charlene), Heather T. Abbott-Martel (Lawrence), Jason D. Abbott...
Pamela E. Thomas
Sep 2, 2017
Mrs. Pamela E. Thomas, age 50, of Jackson, passed away on September 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by her daughter; Alex Mullinax. She is survived by her daughter; Brittany Thomas and her fiancé, Sam Mullinax of Jackson, son; Nathan Thomas of Jackson, mother; Evelyn Budd of Barnesville, brother; Steve (Brenda) Biddy of Jonesboro, sister; Patricia (Todd) Lankester of...
Clara Hyatt Moser
Aug 31, 2017
Mrs. Clara Hyatt Moser, age 76, of Rex, passed away on August 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Moser and her son, David A. Moser. She is survived by her son, Charles D. Moser of Rex; daughter, Deborah Catherine Shirey and her husband, Gilbert Wayne of Rex; sister, Charlotte Marion of Woodstock; grandchildren, Joshua...
Nancy Black
Aug 26, 2017
Ms. Nancy Jean Black age 60 of Jonesboro passed away August 26, 2017. She is survived by her fur baby: Skeeter; 2 nephews: William Black and Alan Black both of McDonough; Aunts: Susan Prater of Jonesboro, Mildred Eddy of NJ, June Fogarty (John) of Griffin, Karrie Dickens (Hershel) of Hampton; cousins: Michael Mann, Cathy Yerkes, JoEllen Glashan, Eileen Hostetler, Bill...
Kathy Green
Aug 26, 2017
Mrs. Kathy Green, age 68 of Stockbridge passed away August 26, 2017. She was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro and a longtime volunteer with Blackaby Ministries. Surviving are her husband: James Green, daughter: Mary Poole of Lawrenceville, grandson: Sgt. Joshua Lipham and wife Selene of Italy, and granddaughter: Brittany Lafont and husband: Sgt. Alex Lafont of Manhattan, KS....
James A Mcmillen
Aug 24, 2017
Mr. James McMillen age 87 of Jonesboro passed away August 24, 2017. Mr. McMillen was awarded several medals during his time in the military. He received medals for the Korean war, Vietnam war, received two Legion of Merit with Oakleaf awards, and a Bronze Star medal. James served in the 11th and 101st divisions and also in the Airborne Board....
William Edward Mitchell
Aug 21, 2017
Mr. William Edward Mitchell, age 86 of Morrow passed away August 21, 2017. With a stony bearing, quick to break into a smile and deep chuckle, William (Bill) Edward Mitchell lived a life of passion and patriotism. Born on March 27, 1931, Bill spent his childhood in Meridian, Mississippi. He entered the Armed Forces at the age of twenty where...
Buddy Edwards
Aug 19, 2017
Mr. Buddy Edwards age 69 of Riverdale, passed away August 19, 2017. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, The Moose Lodge, VFW, American Legion and he served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his children: Annette and Bubba. He is survived by fiancé: Maxine Doché; children: W. Shane Edwards and wife: Robin Leann of...
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