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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Dorothy Townsend
Jun 5, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Townsend age 91, of Hampton passed away June 5, 2017. She was a member of Jonesboro First United Methodist Church, and retired with 40 years from Sears and Roebuck. She was preceded in death by her husband: Raymond A. Townsend. She is survived by son: Doug Townsend of Hampton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be...
Jacqueline Smith
Jun 4, 2017
Jacqueline Smith age 66 of Morrow, passed away June 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert E. & Beverly R. Smith. She is survived by brothers: Gary Smith (Elizabeth) and Richard Smith (Cynthia); sister: Saralyn Ericsen (David). The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM, Saturday, June 10th, 2017 at the funeral home. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home,...
Jennifer Thornton Abel
May 31, 2017
Jennifer Thornton Abel age 58 of Cornelia passed away May 31, 2017. Mrs. Abel loved her job as a teacher and also enjoyed teaching Sunday school. She is survived by her daughter: Amy Abel of Macon; niece: Samantha Pearsaul of Fellsmere, FL; and numerous cousins and extended family. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, June 4th, 2017...
Alex James Swafford, Jr.
May 31, 2017
Mr. Alex James Swafford, Jr., age 91, of Conyers, passed away on May 31, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Mittie; children, Judy Williams (Phil) of Conyers, Robert D. Swafford (Valerie) of McDonough; grandchildren, Susan Bailey (Bill), Angelyn Wilson (Jim), Dr. David Swafford (Susan), Julie Lee (Robert), Laura Swafford and 9 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held...
David "Al" Alan Morrow
May 31, 2017
Mr. David Alan "Al" Morrow, age 49 of Jonesboro passed away May 31,2017. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Andrew and Emily Morrow. Surviving are his children: Joe Morrow, Stevie Morrow and Maggie Morrow, mother and father Mary L. Wolf and Don Wolf of Jonesboro, sisters: Michelle Morrow of Jonesboro, Diana France-White of Smyrna, Shannon Bowen of Ohio,...
Henry Franklin Tenney
May 31, 2017
Mr. Henry Franklin Tenney age 79 of Stockbridge, passed away May 31, 2017. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He is survived by wife: Sheila; children: Sharon Raiford (Jeff) of Stockbridge, Susan Coryell (Tony) of Jonesboro, and Allan Hansard of Locust Grove; brother: Vern Tenney of Fayettevillle; sisters: Opal Howard of Fayetteville and Shirley King (James) of Snellville;...
Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Brock, Jr.
May 25, 2017
Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Brock, Jr., age 60 of Jonesboro passes away May 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father: Thomas Eugene Brock, Sr. and bother: Michael Brock. He is survived by mother and step father: Joanne & Mack Buice of Jonesboro; sister: Lisa Stevenson (Doug) of McDonough; niece: Amanda Sanders of Lithia Springs; nephew: Brandon Stevenson...
Mary Ruth Bush
May 25, 2017
Mrs. Mary Ruth Bush, age 84, of Jonesboro, passed away on May 25, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Jerl; children, Belinda (Randy) Nesbit of Oak Ridge, TN, Keith (Elaine) Bush of Fayetteville; siblings, Edward (Betty) Zavala of NM, Al (Fern) Zavala of TN, David (Coco) Zavala of CA, Carol (Virgil) Grizzle of CA, Ann (Lou) Maya of CO,...
Addie Lee Burnham
May 24, 2017
Mrs. Addie Lee Burnham, age 74 of Madison, AL, formerly of Clayton County, passed away on May 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; sister, Mary Julia Collins and her parents, Julian and Maxine Collins. She is survived by her children, Paula Burnham of Hampton, Christina (Adam) Ruh of Madison, AL; siblings, James (Sheila) Collins, Martin...
Harvey Eugene Buttrum
May 24, 2017
Mr. Harvey Eugene Buttrum age 84 of Jonesboro passed away May 24, 2017. Mr. Buttrum served in the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his wife: Janice Buttrum, step-son: Jerry Harrington. He is survived by daughter: Debbie Nelson of Jonesboro; grandchild: Amy Burgess (Anthony) of Sharpsburg; 3 great grandchildren: Alivia Burgess, Emma Burgess, and Aidan Burgess; nieces: Bonnie...
Amiel Mcconnell
May 23, 2017
Mr. Amiel McConnell age 68 of Jonesboro, Passed away May 23, 2017. Mr. McConnell was a US Army veteran. He is survived by his wife: Pati;children: Melissa Anne McConnell of Newnan, Matthew Amiel McConnell of Clearwater Beach, FL, Melanie Aja McConnell of Chattanooga, TN, and Marcus Franklin McConnell of Dallas, GA; bother: Hubert Franklin McConnell of Jonesboro; sister: Helen Camp...
Elizabeth M Brown
May 22, 2017
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, age 91 of Stockbridge passed away May 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband: William H. Brown, son: Edward Brown and daughter: Brenda Jenkins. She is survived by her son: Wayne Brown and wife JoAnne of Jonesboro, son-in-law: George Jenkins of Stockbridge, sister: Inez Treadwell of Stockbridge, 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren,...
