Obituaries

Herbert L. Abbott

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kenneth Allen Coker

Kenneth Allen Coker

Aug 19, 2017

Mr. Kenneth Allen Coker age 61 of Jonesboro passed away August 19, 2017. He is survived by his wife: Ann Coker; children: Michelle Nixon of Jonesboro, and Phillip Jarman (Vanessa) of Hampton; mother: Betty Coker of Fayetteville; sisters: Gail Plunkett (Joe) of Covington, Brenda Jones (Dennis) of Fayetteville and Bonnie Coker of Fayetteville; grandchildren: Stephen Harper, Emileigh (Humberto) Sanchez, Payton...

Walter Anthony Mclendon

Walter Anthony Mclendon

Aug 19, 2017

Mr. Walter Anthony McLendon, age 56 of Jonesboro passed away August 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by his brother: Timothy McLendon. Surviving are his daughter: Aprial Strange and husband Jeff of Jonesboro, son: Steven McLendon of McDonough, parents: Joseph and Mary Frances McLendon of Jonesboro, brother: Charles Patterson of Hogansville and 13 grandchildren. No services are planned at...

Ronald Thomas Hartley

Ronald Thomas Hartley

Aug 19, 2017

Mr. Ronald Thomas Hartley age 45 of Jonesboro passed away August 19, 2017. Mr. Hartley was preceded in death by his father: Hiram Edwin Hartley, Jr. He is survived by son: Caleb Joshua Hartley of Jonesboro; mother: Gail Hartley of Jonesboro; brother: Randall Edwin Hartley and Jennifer of Stockbridge; sister: Cathy Gail Locke and Steven of Jefferson; nieces and nephews:...

Helen M. Richerson

Helen M. Richerson

Aug 18, 2017

Mrs. Helen M. Richerson age 87 of Stockbridge passed away August 18, 2017. Mrs. Richerson was a long time member of Tanners Baptist Church in Ellenwood. She was preceded in death by her husband James T. Richerson. She is survived by her son: James Phillip Richerson and wife Tracy of Stockbridge and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be...

Carolyn Sigrid Robinson

Carolyn Sigrid Robinson

Aug 15, 2017

Ms. Carolyn Sigrid Robinson died peacefully at Jonesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on August 15, 2017, in Jonesboro, GA at the age of 80. Carolyn is survived by her children, Marsha (Andrew) Jackson of Jonesboro, GA, Barry Robinson of Philadelphia, PA, Michael Robinson of Jonesboro, GA, Kim Moses of Marietta, GA, and Brian Robinson of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Dionne Jennings...

James H. Upchurch

James H. Upchurch

Aug 13, 2017

Mr. James H. Upchurch age 84 of Jonesboro passed away August 13, 2017. Mr. Upchurch was a member of Lisbon Baptist Church in Fayetteville. He served in the US Navy and was a member of the Jonesboro Masonic Lodge # 78 F. & AM for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his son: Duke Wesley Upchurch. He...

Terry L. Bentley

Terry L. Bentley

Aug 10, 2017

Mr. Terry Bentley, age 78 of Jonesboro passed away August 10, 2017. He was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro for 50 years, he served in the US Air Force and retired from Civil Service. Surviving are his wife: Anne Bentley, daughter: Cindy Benefield and husband Jason of Cartersville, son: David Bentley and wife Carol of Jonesboro, brothers: James...

Nellie Grace Chapman

Nellie Grace Chapman

Aug 7, 2017

Mrs. Nellie Grace Chapman age 97 of Hampton, passed away August 7, 2017. Mrs. Chapman was the oldest member of Bible Baptist Church. She had a servants heart and was loved by all of her grandchildren, she was a faithful wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband: Woodrow W. Chapman and her son: Ricky Chapman....

William Dean "Billy" Vaughn, Jr.

William Dean "Billy" Vaughn, Jr.

Aug 5, 2017

Mr. William Dean "Billy" Vaughn, Jr., age 48 of Valdosta passed away August 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother Emily Glee McRay Campbell and brother: Raymond Vaughn. Surviving are his father and step-mother: William Vaughn, Sr. and Janice of Kennesaw, brother: Rusty Vaughn and wife Amy of Douglasville and sister: Kristy Rozell and husband Jamie of...

Harold George Abraham

Harold George Abraham

Aug 5, 2017

Mr. Harold George Abraham, age 70 of Jonesboro passed away August 5, 2017. He was retired from the U. S. Marine Corp and the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison in Jackson, GA., and attended St. John's Baptist Church in Decatur. Surviving are his wife: Brenda Abraham, children: Patrick "Shawn" Abraham and wife Angela of Ellenwood, Harold George Abraham, Jr....

Samuel Alexander Reed

Samuel Alexander Reed

Aug 2, 2017

Mr. Samuel Alexander Reed age 69 of Jonesboro, passed away August 2, 2017. Mr. Reed was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. He is survived by his wife: Betty Jean Reed, and sister: Patricia Reed De Leon (Roland) of Von Ormy, TX. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 AM, on Saturday, August 5, 2017...

Edward Lee Fahrenkamp

Edward Lee Fahrenkamp

Aug 2, 2017

Mr. Edward Lee Fahrenkamp age 86 of Jonesboro passed away August 2, 2017. Mr. Fahrenkamp was a member of the First Christian Church of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his wife: Pauline. He is survived by his daughter: Kathy Farenkamp of Jonesboro and grandchild: Moxie. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, August 5th, 2017...

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