Obituaries

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...

Eddie Lee Hopper

Eddie Lee Hopper

Nov 5, 2025

Mr. Eddie Lee Hopper, age 74 of McDonough passed away November 5, 2025. Eddie was an avid Georgia Bulldogs Fan and loved doing Word Searches, the outdoors and riding his golf cart. He was of the Christian Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents: James Hopper and Louise Garner Hopper, and his siblings: Jeff Barber, Frances Barber, Junior...

Jeffrey Lee Dean

Jeffrey Lee Dean

Nov 3, 2025

Mr. Jeffrey Lee Dean, age 51, of Hampton passed away November 3, 2025. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father: Bobby Lee Dean. He is survived by his son: Brandon Lee Dean (Martha Grace Sapp) of Juliette, GA., daughter: Alexia Celeste "Lexi" Dean (Ryan Andrew Field) of Raleigh, NC, mother: Elwanda Dean of Hampton, and sisters: Jennifer Leann (Thomas)...

Freeman Brown Baker Jr.

Freeman Brown Baker Jr.

Oct 27, 2025

Mr. Freeman Brown Baker, Jr., age 85 of Morrow, GA, passed away on October 27, 2025. He retired from the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He also was a Truck Driver for RWH Trucking. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman and Anna Baker, Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Tara Lynn Baker of Kansas;...

Lila Lee Smith

Lila Lee Smith

Oct 23, 2025

Mrs. Lila Lee Smith, age 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1941 in Chicago to the late George H. and Mary Smith. She worked for American Hose and Hardware, Inc., and was a member of Charity Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Smith....

Sarah Euphemia Pearre

Sarah Euphemia Pearre

Oct 15, 2025

Sarah Euphemia Pearre, age 84, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Born on November 1, 1940, in Sardis, Georgia, Euphemia was the daughter of the late Theresa Ellison and Wendell Beall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Irvin Pearre, Jr., and her grandchild, Kenny Allred. Euphemia will be remembered as a...

Nelle Gladys Ponder

Nelle Gladys Ponder

Oct 11, 2025

Nelle Gladys Ponder, age 88, of McDonough, passed away on October 11, 2025. She was born on March 1, 1937 to the late John and Gladys Ponder. She retired from the CDC at Emory. She is survived by her sister; Linda (Terry) Ellington of McDonough, brother; Troy Ponder of AL, nieces; Myra McCary, Anissa (Wes) Roders, nephews Keith (Pam) Ellington,...

Marilyn Marie Branham

Marilyn Marie Branham

Oct 9, 2025

Marilyn Marie Branham, age 90, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Born on July 26, 1935, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Pauline Wisenberger and Clarence Clewell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl Lee Branham; her son, Earl Lee Branham, Jr.; her son-in-law, David Matthews, and...

Sheila "She She" Matthews

Sheila "She She" Matthews

Oct 7, 2025

Sheila "She She" Matthews, age 92, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Born on June 6, 1933, in Manchester, England, Sheila was the daughter of the late Fred Hilton and Edith Thornley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert B. Matthews, Sr.; her sister, Kathy Ayscue; and her niece, Karen King....

Christopher John Boeckhaus

Christopher John Boeckhaus

Oct 1, 2025

Christopher Boeckhaus, age 64, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Born on January 18, 1961, in New York, NY, Christopher was the son of the late Catherine (Barton) and Ewald Boeckhaus. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Boeckhaus. Christopher grew up in New York and was a proud graduate of St....

Terry Garner

Terry Garner

Sep 29, 2025

Terry Franklin Garner, age 77, of Senoia, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025. Born on April 21, 1948, in Dawson, Georgia, Terry was the son of the late Audrey Pruitt and John Lewis Garner. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lana Garner, as well as his siblings Pat (Euzeal), John (Kim), Marsha (Phil Brown),...

Donald Joseph "Don" Bushey

Donald Joseph "Don" Bushey

Sep 25, 2025

Donald Joseph "Don" Bushey, age 72, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home on September 25, 2025 surrounded by his entire family. Born on November 1, 1952, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late William and Lillian Bushey, Don grew up in Mission, KS, attending St. Pius X, Bishop Miege High School, and the University of Kansas. He...

Dianne Sammons

Dianne Sammons

Sep 21, 2025

Mrs. Dianne Sammons, age 79, of McDonough, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband; Tom Sammons, sons; James Sidney Turpin, Jeffrey Michael Turpin, parents; Robert and Mary Mullins, and brothers; Robert Michael Mullins and Steven Lamar Mullins. She is survived by daughter in law; Sherry Turpin, grandchildren; Leigh Turpin Franklin, Samantha Turpin,...

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