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Mary Ellis Pickelsimer

Mary Ellis Pickelsimer

Jul 18, 2017

Mrs. Mary Ellis Pickelsimer, age 73, of Stockbridge, passed away on July 18, 2017. She is survived by her children, Donald W. (Angela) Pickelsimer of Stockbridge, Teresa A. (Terry) Miller of LaFayette, GA, Trudy D. (Roy) Hyatt of Cleveland, TN; sisters, Delores Woody of FL, Brenda Creswell of TN; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held...

Harold Reeves Adamson

Harold Reeves Adamson

Jul 15, 2017

Mr. Harold Reeves Adamson age 92, of McDonough passed away July 15, 2017. Mr. Adamson was preceded in death by wife: Margaret Adamson; daughter: Peggy Sue Adamson; brothers: A. Ralph Adamson, Sr., and James A. Adamson; sister: Mildred Hoover. He is survived by son: Johnny Adamson (John Johnson) of McDonough; grandchildren: Jennifer Adamson Harvey (Brian), and India Smith all of...

Bonnie W. Martz

Bonnie W. Martz

Jul 9, 2017

Mrs. Bonnie Wheeler Martz, age 92, of Jonesboro, passed away on July 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill G. Manning, Carl S. Martz, and grandson, Paul Mamay. She is survived by her children, Glenn W. (Sandy) Manning, Marilyn M. (Bobby) Plunkett, Randy W. (Bonnie) Manning, Gail M. (Jeff) Fray, Carol (Dan) Mamay, Richard (Tammy) Martz;...

Mary Virginia Jones

Mary Virginia Jones

Jul 9, 2017

Mrs. Mary Virginia Jones, age 92, of Jonesboro passed away on July 9, 2017. She is survived by her son, Ronald D. Miller; sisters, Betty Hagood and Carol Lariscy; 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park at 2 PM on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

Helen Russo

Helen Russo

Jul 7, 2017

Mrs. Helen Russo age 85 of Jonesboro, passed away July 7, 2017. Mrs. Russo was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her son: Anthony Russo, Sr. She is survived by daughter in law: Donna Russo of Jonesboro; brother: Joseph Spina (June) of Melrose, NY; grandchildren: Jennifer Michele Russo (Adrian) of McDonough, and...

Wayne Paris

Wayne Paris

Jul 2, 2017

Mr. Wayne Paris age 65 of Jonesboro, passed away July 2, 2017. Mr. Paris served in the United States Marine Corps and was retired from Clayton County Water Authority. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Carolyn and Margaret. He is survived by his parents: Rev. L.W. "Red" & Sylvia Salling of VA, and special friends Jr., Mark, Sheila,...

Darrell S Smith

Darrell S Smith

Jul 1, 2017

Mr. Darrell S. Smith, age 65 of Jonesboro passed away July 1, 2017. He was retired from Delta Airlines. Surviving are his son: Scott Smith of Griffin, daughter: Melissa Radford and husband Tim of Locust Grove, niece: Carrie Barta, nephew: David Smith, sister-in-law: Monee Smith of Albany, and extended family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July...

Betty Phillips Born

Betty Phillips Born

Jun 29, 2017

Mrs. Betty Phillips Born, age 85, of Hiawassee formerly of Rex, passed away on June 29, 2017. Mrs. Born was a member of The Rock Baptist Church. She retired from Kraft Foods. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ivan Born; parents, Walter and Clara Phillips and sister, Frankie P. Smith. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Harold...

William Stewart Johnson

William Stewart Johnson

Jun 28, 2017

Mr. William Stewart Johnson, age 50 of Jonesboro passed away June 28, 2017. He was the owner of Atlanta Wildlife Control, and was preceded in death by his father William Allen Johnson. Surviving are his wife: Robin Johnson, mother: Mary Johnson of Jonesboro and brother: Allen Frank Johnson of Jonesboro. The family will receive friends 3 p.m. - 6 p.m....

David Hugh Deering

David Hugh Deering

Jun 28, 2017

Mr. David Hugh Deering age 56 of Jonesboro passed away June 28, 2017. He is survived by his wife: Patricia Deering, son: Michael Deering of Jonesboro, daughter: Lisa Harrington and husband Jay of Jonesboro, parents: Bill and Mary Deering of Jonesboro, brother: Robert Deering and wife Gayla of Macon, sister: Darlene Deering of Jonesboro, grandchildren: Amber Harrington, Alexander Harrington and...

Pauline Herzog Pringle

Pauline Herzog Pringle

Jun 28, 2017

Mrs. Pauline Herzog Pringle, age 96 of McDonough, GA passed away June 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband: Orvis L. Pringle and daughter: Virginia Pringle. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of McDonough. Surviving are her children: Harriet Pringle Parker and husband Herbert of McDonough, GA., Bonnie Ann Bond of Dallas, GA.,...

Donald Gene Jeffers

Donald Gene Jeffers

Jun 27, 2017

Mr. Donald Gene Jeffers, age 60 of Forest Park passed away June 27, 2017. Surviving are his daughter: Amanda Jeffers, brothers: David Rogers, Greg Jeffers, Daryl Jeffers, William Jeffers and Ronald Jeffers, sisters: Josie Wallace, Shelley Hadden and Cheryl Jeffers, grandchildren: Alycya Coleman, Angel Coleman, Ray Duffey, Ariyah Stewart, Roger Stewart and Arihanna Stewart. No services are planned at this...

Harold Davis Burks

Harold Davis Burks

Jun 25, 2017

Mr. Harold Davis Burks age 79 of Riverdale, passed away June 25, 2017. Mr. Burks was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 926 for 49 years. He is survived by wife: Barbara; children: Melody Wingo (Tommy) of Sharpsburg, Jeff Burks (Myra) of McDonough and Keith Burks of Riverdale; brother: Charles Burks of Luthersville, GA; sister: Betty Quick...

James William Reonas, Jr.

James William Reonas, Jr.

Jun 24, 2017

James W. Reonas, Jr., departed this world June 24, 2017, at age 70. Born August 6, 1946, in Cleveland, Miss., the second son of James W. Reonas, Sr., and Katie Mae Green Reonas, he was raised in Armuchee, Ga., outside Rome, with his two brothers, Ronald, the eldest, and Douglas, the youngest. He graduated in 1965 from Armuchee High School,...

Elizabeth Holcomb

Elizabeth Holcomb

Jun 23, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth B. Holcomb, age 88 of Jonesboro passed away June 23, 2017. She was a retired teacher with the Clayton Co. Board of Education, a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro since 1964 and was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Ed Holcomb and daughter: Laura Barnes. Surviving are her daughters: Marcia Pundsack and husband Jeff of...

Ruby "Pauline" Carter Burton

Ruby "Pauline" Carter Burton

Jun 17, 2017

Ruby Pauline Blankenship Carter Burton went to be with Jesus, June17, 2017, at age 90. Her devotion to her family, and her strong belief in God, gave her peace. Pauline is survived by her son Jerry Carter and his wife Agnes; Jerry and Agnes's son Justin Carter, Justin's wife Courtney and their children Chloe and Jude Carter. Pauline is also...

Michael Charles Dockery

Michael Charles Dockery

Jun 15, 2017

Mr. Michael Charles Dockery age 67 of Jackson passed away June 15, 2017. Mr. Dockery is survived by children: Shane Dockery (Jodi) of Senoia, Chad Dockery of Jackson, and Shannon Moore (Kevin) of Memphis, TN; brothers: Ronnie Dockery (Linda) of Tyrone, and David Dockery of Newnan; sister: Linda Willis (Steve) Jackson; 5 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and extended family....

Warren Carl Phillips

Warren Carl Phillips

Jun 15, 2017

Mr. Warren Carl Phillips age 93 of Morrow, passed away June 15, 2017. Mr. Phillips was retired from General Motors. He is preceded in death by his wife: Corrie and son: Thomas Whitehead. He is survived by son: Charles J. Whitehead, Sr. (Kathy) of Morrow; sisters: Ethel Gantt (Thomas) of Griffin, and Carolyn Phillips of Morrow; 4 grandchildren: Karla Sitton...

Fredrick Raymond Walker, Jr.

Fredrick Raymond Walker, Jr.

Jun 10, 2017

Mr. Fredrick Raymond Walker, Jr., age 72 of Morrow passed away June 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife: Linda Gail Walker and grandson: Jordan Walker. Surviving are his son: Fredrick Walker, III of Morrow, grandchildren: Michael Walker and wife Tracy of Locust Grove and Josh Walker and wife Lindsey of Locust Grove, great-grandchildren: Makayla Walker, Payton...

Hunter Cole Moses

Hunter Cole Moses

Jun 6, 2017

Hunter Cole Moses, 27 of Midland, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home on Friday, June 9, 2017. Services will be at 2:00 pm at Greenwood Baptist Church on Saturday, June 10, 2017. A funeral service in Georgia will be held at 2 PM...

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