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Rhonda Bishop Hopkins

Rhonda Bishop Hopkins

Dec 22, 2025

Rhonda Elizabeth Bishop Hopkins, age 67, of Ellenwood, Georgia, passed away on December 22, 2025. Born on February 2, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia, Rhonda was the daughter of Hazel and Dan Bishop and the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother Hazel; her brothers Jerry Myers and Steve Myers; and her sister Catherine Ojala....

Sammy Joe Bingham

Sammy Joe Bingham

Dec 22, 2025

Mr. Sammy Joe Bingham, of Spalding County Ga., passed away on December 22, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father Mr. Norman Bingham. Mr. Bingham is survived by his mother, Joy Bingham, his sister Susie Gray, his sons, Sammy Joe Bingham Jr., Shaun Bingham (Beverli) and Randy Precise. Grand Children, Ethan Bingham (Tori), Layne Bingham (Isai), Jordan Bingham,...

Travis Russell Battle

Travis Russell Battle

Dec 21, 2025

Travis Russell Battle, age 47, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 21, 2025. He is survived by his children; Jordan Allison of Jonesboro, Tyler (Hailey) Battle of Jonesboro, Lila Battle of Forsyth, Levi O'Connor of Forsyth, parents; Russell and Patricia Battle of Jonesboro, siblings; Jeromy (Kelly) Battle of Alabama, Tracy (Jeff) Mize of Alabama, Becky (Greg) Battle of Stockbridge, grandchildren;...

Lila Maude Geeslin

Lila Maude Geeslin

Dec 21, 2025

Lila Maude Geeslin, age 104 of Fayetteville, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on December 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her spouses; Melvin Glaze and Roy Geeslin and a son; James Samuel Glaze. She is survived by her children; Harry Lee (Donna) Glaze of Fayetteville, Thomas Daniel Glaze of FL; 7 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and several great...

Peggy Joyce Clifton

Peggy Joyce Clifton

Dec 20, 2025

Peggy Joyce Clifton, age 86, of Dublin, GA, formerly of Morrow, passed away on December 20, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1939 in Locust Grove to the late Brainard C. and Cora Irene Singley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years; Johnny Frank Clifton and siblings; James Singley, David SIngley, Eugene Singley, William Singley,...

Jean Moore

Jean Moore

Dec 19, 2025

Mrs. Jean Moore, age 82 of Jonesboro passed away December 19, 2025. Mrs. Moore was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and was preceded in death by her parents: Paul Webster Bennett and Mary Clyde Funderburk Bennett. She is survived by her husband: James L. Moore, daughters: Lisa Addison (Tom Fusia) of LaGrange, Beth Steele of Jonesboro and Sherry Smith of...

Anne N. Batten

Anne N. Batten

Dec 18, 2025

Anne N. Batten, age 91, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born on January 15, 1934 in Atlanta to the late, Otis and Violet Nelms. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis and 13 siblings. She is survived by her children, Daniel C. (Susan) Batten of McDonough, Dennis L. (Janet) of Senoia, Martha...

Sammie Lee Hunter

Sammie Lee Hunter

Dec 14, 2025

Sammie "Sam" Lee Hunter, age 90, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1935 in Corinth, Kentucky. He retired from the United States Air Force and the Federal Aviation Administration. He was preceded in death by his parents. Edward and Pauline Hunter. He is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Reuben (Lyndsay) Hunter...

Priscilla Mallari

Priscilla Mallari

Dec 12, 2025

Priscilla Cabrera Mallari, born July 8, 1945, passed away on December 12, 2025. To her family and friends, Priscilla was a bright, comforting presence—friendly, engaging, and endlessly warm. She had a gift for conversation, always ready with a story or a laugh that made people feel at ease without ever seeming frivolous. Priscilla's hospitality was legendary. Her home was a...

Irene M. Dixon

Irene M. Dixon

Dec 10, 2025

Mrs. Irene M. Dixon, age 91, of Griffin, passed away on December 10, 2025. She retired from the Clayton County Board of Education, where she worked in the cafeteria. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Dixon, Sr.; her parents, Willie and Fannie Murphy; siblings, Kay...

Hazel Adair Brown

Hazel Adair Brown

Nov 26, 2025

Mrs. Hazel Adair Brown, age 92, of McDonough, passed away on November 26, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1932 in Dora, Alabama. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and she retired from the Federal Aviation Administration. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Wayne Brown; parents, Charley and Cora Adair; and 6 siblings....

Lloyd "Pete" W. Palmer

Lloyd "Pete" W. Palmer

Nov 24, 2025

Lloyd "Pete" W. Palmer, age 79, of Riverdale, passed away on November 24, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1946. He grew up in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Palmer served 8 years in the United States Air Force. He was the youngest of 9 children. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Joyce Hammond Palmer; parents,...

Richard Bascom Yarbrough Sr.

Richard Bascom Yarbrough Sr.

Nov 23, 2025

Richard Bascom Yarbrough, Sr., age 83, of Locust Grove, passed away on November 23, 2025. He was a Electrician. He is survived by his wife, Johnnie; children, Richard B. (Michelle) Yarbrough, Jr. of Locust Grove, Michael Edward Yarbrough of Florida, Selena Alice Groce of Alabama; 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and extended family. A graveside service will be held at...

William Francis Mcelhannon

William Francis Mcelhannon

Nov 19, 2025

Mr. William Francis McElhannon, age 79, of Rex, passed away on November 19, 2025. He was born on April 6, 1946, in Atlanta, GA, to the late William E. and Marie Goodwin McElhannon. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Linda McElhannon; siblings, Ann Thomas and Daniel McElhannon. Mr. McElhannon is survived by his children, Kevin (Cyndi)...

Joyce Lynn Montgomery Wallace

Joyce Lynn Montgomery Wallace

Nov 16, 2025

Joyce Lynn Wallace, age 63, of Morrow, passed away on November 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Joyce Montgomery, Sr.; siblings, James Montgomery, Jr., David Montgomery and Michael Montgomery. She is survived by her son, Brian Wallace; sister, Debara Montgomery; nieces and nephews, Monica (Brandon) Chason, Jillian (Chaz) Ferdinand, Erin Montgomery, Peter Montgomery, Kevin...

Corey Kyle Meares

Corey Kyle Meares

Nov 16, 2025

Mr. Corey Kyle Meares, age 35, of Macon, passed away November 16, 2025. He is survived by his parents, Joseph A. and Nancy Meares, Jr. of Hampton; brother, Joseph (Dallas) Meares, III of Macon; aunt, Janice McKinney; uncle, Ronnie Williams; nieces, Kamryn Meares, Addison Meares; nephew, Max Meares; cousins, Courtney Bucio, Ansley Williams, Logan Williams and extended family. A Funeral...

Billy White Bolton

Billy White Bolton

Nov 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Billy W. Bolton announces his peaceful passing on November 12, 2025, in McDonough, Georgia, at the age of 92. Born to Vernon Marion Bolton and Addie Grissom Bolton on June 10, 1933, in Russellville, Alabama, Billy was a man of integrity and quiet strength who dedicated his life to his family....

Richard Louis Peacock Jr.

Richard Louis Peacock Jr.

Nov 8, 2025

RICHARD LOUIS PEACOCK, JR. October 14, 1955 ~ November 8, 2025 Richard Louis Peacock, Jr. of Saint Augustine, FL was born Friday October 14, 1955 in Atlanta, GA to parents Richard Louis Peacock Sr. and Marjorie Toler Peacock. Surrounded by family he peacefully passed on Saturday, November 08, 2025. Richard is preceded in death by his son, Austin Paul Peacock...

Arthur Gilbert Jinks

Arthur Gilbert Jinks

Nov 6, 2025

Mr. Arthur Gilbert Jinks, age 72 of Jonesboro passed away November 6, 2025. Mr. Jinks was preceded in death by his parents: Gaines N. Jinks, Sr. and Mary Gilbert Jinks and his brother-in-law: Sam Treadwell. He is survived by his wife: Beverly Jinks, daughters: Erin Jinks (Fiance: Ger Doorley) of Atlanta and Whitney (Palmer) Jones of Smyrna, brother: Gaines (Teri)...

Tracy Dale Smith

Tracy Dale Smith

Nov 6, 2025

Ms. Tracy Dale Smith, age 52 of Ellenwood, passed away November 6, 2025. She is survived by her sons: Michael (Tristan) Smith of Stockbridge and Evin Ridge Smith of Senoia, father: Dale Bennett of Stockbridge, mother: Deborah Chatham of Ellenwood, sister: Shawn Agur of Colorado, grandchildren: Rowan Bailey and Marie Smith and extended family members. A Funeral Service will be...

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