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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,...
Dolan Ball
May 21, 2017
Mr. Dolan Ball, age 82 of Jonesboro passed away May 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife: Dearlene Ball. Surviving are his son: Eric Dolan Ball of Gay, GA., daughter: Sandra Benson of Jonesboro, sister: Geraldine Queener of Ohio, grandchildren: Katherine Mathis, Erica Jordan, Patrick Benson and Skyler Benson and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held...
Dolan Ball
May 21, 2017
Mr. Dolan Ball, age 82 of Jonesboro passed away May 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife: Dearlene Ball. Surviving are his son: Eric Dolan Ball of Gay, GA., daughter: Sandra Benson of Jonesboro, sister: Geraldine Queener of Ohio, grandchildren: Katherine Mathis, Erica Jordan, Patrick Benson and Skyler Benson and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held...
Lela "Inez" Adamson
May 14, 2017
Mrs. Lela "Inez" Adamson, 95, left Rex, GA, Mothers Day (May 14), to be with her husband (Mays Adamson), other family members and friends in God's loving arms. A devoted and hands-on mother of three, grandmother of three, and great-grandmother of five, she lived a life more concerned with those around her than with herself. She will be sincerely missed...
Natalie F. Davis
May 12, 2017
Mrs. Natalie F. Davis age 82 of Hampton passed away May 12, 2017. Mrs. Davis attended New Hope United Methodist Church. She was a member of The National Society Daughters of the American Colonist, Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, The National Society Colonial Dames 1700 Century, The National Society Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims,...
Mary Scott
May 11, 2017
Mrs. Mary Scott age 83 of Jonesboro, passed away May 11, 2017. Mrs. Scott is survived by her husband: George "Blackie" Scott; children: N. Keith & Sharon Scott of Fayetteville, and Sandra & Chris Reynolds of Chapin, S.C.; grandchildren: Adam Scott, Alex Scott, Ryan Reynolds, Avery Scott, Addy Reynolds, and Mary Reynolds; 5 great grandchildren: Jenna Scott, Addie Scott, Hilton...
Melba Ann Starkey
May 8, 2017
Melba Ann Starkey, age 81, of Morrow, passed away on May 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard R. Starkey, Sr. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Leonard R. and Amy Starkey, Jr., of Ellijay; grandchildren, Leonard R. Starkey, III, Benjamin Lee Starkey and Elizabeth Rebecca Starkey. A private service will be held at...
Juanita Roberts
May 4, 2017
Mrs. Juanita Roberts, age 74 of Jonesboro passed away May 3, 2017. She is survived by her husband: Wilbur Roberts, sons: Randy W. Roberts of Jonesboro, Steve G. Roberts and wife Tami of Concord, GA., and Tal Roberts and wife Lee of Thomaston, brother: Thomas Chalkley of Atlanta, sister: Evelyn Wilson of Macon, grandchildren: Savannah Burnette, Sydney Roberts, Rachel Roberts,...
Faye Montcalm
Apr 29, 2017
Mrs. Faye Montcalm, age 72 of Powder Springs passed away April 29, 2017. She is survived by her husband: Joe Montcalm, children: Tina Orick and husband Bob of Jacksonville, FL., Teresa LaVoie of Dallas, GA, Scott Lowery and partner Brian of Dallas, Ga., Gretchen Montcalm of Kansas, Joshua Montcalm and wife Maggie of New York, Scott Cornett of Ellenwood and...
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