Stephen Alex Cohilas
Apr 29, 2017
Mr. Stephen Alex Cohilas age 85 of Morrow, passed away April 29, 2017. Mr. Cohilas was born on February 5, 1932 in Samos, Samos Greece. He was a Mason, Shriner and served as a Merchant Marine during the Korean War. He immigrated to America in 1946, where he learned the carpentry trade. He later worked on many high rise buildings...
Dianne Eatmon
Apr 26, 2017
Mrs. Dianne Eatmon, age 69 of Forest Park passed away April 26, 2017. She was retired from the City of Atlanta Police Department with 26 years of service, and was preceded in death by her husband Amos Eatmon, Sr. She is survived by her son: Amos Eatmon, Jr. of Forest Park, brother: Herschel B. Davis of Morrow, grandchildren: Paul Ryan...
Violet Sparks
Apr 25, 2017
Mrs. Violet Sparks age 96 of Fairburn, passed away April 25, 2017. Mrs. Sparks is a member of The Village Church in Hapeville. During WWII she worked as a Rosie the Riveter. Mrs. Sparks was preceded in death by her husband: Nathan Sparks, and daughter: Miriam Ann Davis. She is survived by children: Charles Nathan Sparks (Connie) of Norco, CA,...
Janice Lynn Rhodes
Apr 23, 2017
Mrs. Janice Lynn Rhodes age 63 of Ellenwood passed away April 23, 2017. Mrs. Rhodes is survived by her husband: Steve Rhodes; children: Lindsey Puett (David) of Newnan, Deidre Sweatman (Shawn) of McDonough, and Jennifer Rhodes of Palmetto; mother: Frances Townley of Jonesboro; grandchildren: Hayley Sweatman, Jagger Rhodes, Jaslyn Parks, Journey Parks, Drew Sweatman, Jakota Parks. Graveside services will be...
Louise Irene Summerour
Apr 22, 2017
Mrs. Louise Irene Summerour age 88 of Forest Park passed away April 22, 2017. Mrs. Summerour is survived by her children: J.B. Summerour, Jr. (Gail) of Stockbridge, Jody Neace (JR.) of Meansville, Deborah Brandenburg (Jimmy) of Forest Park, Randy Summerour (Cathy) of McDonough, Jane Gillis (Vernon) of Soperton, and Don Summerour of Forest Park; brother: Robert "Bob" Mann of College...
Ms. Olubunmi Alabi
Apr 21, 2017
Ms. Olubunmi Alabi age 39 of Riverdale passed away April 21, 2017. Ms. Alabi was a member of First Baptist Church of Riverdale. She graduated from Riverdale High School.. She attended and graduated from Georgia Southern with a degree in Physical Therapy, and she also graduated from Sanford Brown College with a degree in Cardiovascular Sonography. She is survived by...
Charles Henriquez, Jr.
Apr 21, 2017
Mr. Charles Henriquez, Jr. age 66 of Jonesboro passed away April 21, 2017. He is survived by loving wife: Regina Henriquez; son: Charles Henriquez, III of Jonesboro; brother: Alan Henriquez of NY; sisters: Betty Henriquez of NJ, Debbie Henriquez of NY, and Cheryl Henriquez of NY; 5 cousins and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at a later...
Ronald Wesley Morgan
Apr 14, 2017
Mr. Ronald Wesley Morgan age 69 of Rex passed away April 14, 2017. Mr. Morgan is a member of Local 48, he was also a master at Barbeque and owned and operated R.W.'s BBQ for 17 years. He is survived by wife: Linda; children: Wesley Michael Morgan (Lori) of Panama City, FL, Andrew Morgan (Kelly) of Jackson, and Stanley Morgan...
Dr. John U. Obi
Apr 10, 2017
Dr. John U. Obi, age 73, of Riverdale, passed away on April 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Joy; children, Joy Obi, Jr., Sarah Obi, John Obi, Jr., Sean Obi; sister, Mabel; several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. Interment will...
Wayne Michael Cook
Apr 10, 2017
Mr. Wayne Michael Cook age 57 of Rex, passed away April 10, 2017. Mr. Cook is survived by wife: Carol Cook; step children: Terri Scott of Rex, and Melissa Penn of McDonough; brother: Carl Cook of Jonesboro; sisters: Elizabeth Graf and husband: Eric of McDonough, and Linda Kasbarian and husband: Jimmy of Maybrook, NY; 6 grandchildren: Ashley Scott, Tracie Scott,...
Kay Ellen Bristol
Apr 10, 2017
Ms. Kay Ellen Bristol, age 73, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017. She was born November 20, 1943 in Mobile, Alabama to Eugene and Doris Kirk Bristol. Ms. Bristol was a resident of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. She was Catholic by faith. She worked in sales in the airline and hotel industries for many years. She was a devoted mother...
Mike W. Wilson
Apr 7, 2017
Mr. Mike W. Wilson, age 59 of Covington passed away April 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father: Richard Wilson and brother: Ricky Wilson. Surviving are his wife: Dianne Wilson, son: Chad Leatherwood & wife Heidi of Covington, mother: Christine Barahona and husband Byron of Union City, sisters: Linda Hilley and husband Dan of Griffin and Laura...
Richard Wilson Ballard
Apr 7, 2017
Richard Wilson Ballard, age 90 of Lake Spivey went to join his wife Donna Ballard of 66 years on April 7th, 2017. Dick was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 17th 1926. He is survived by his daughters Rhonda Lea Buckner and husband Eddie Buckner his daughter Cindy Rhea Howard and her husband Gene Howard, and His only grandchild...
Charles Linton Chatham
Apr 5, 2017
Mr. Charles Linton Chatham, age 98 of Winston, GA passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his home. He was born in old Milton County, Alpharetta, GA on September 19, 1918. He loved his family, gardening and cutting his grass. He lived a long and healthy life until his recent short term illness. He was preceded in death by his...
Fankie White
Apr 5, 2017
Mr. Frankie White, age 74 of Covington, passed away on April 5, 2017. No services are planned at this time.
Stephen Washney, Cw4, Ret. U. S. Army
Apr 5, 2017
Stephen Washney, CW4, Ret., U.S. Army, passed away on April 5, 2017. Mr. Washney was preceded in death by his wife, Elfriede; sons, Stephen Douglas Washney and Jonathan Joseph Washney. He is survived by his children, Michael (Adrienne) Washney of McDonough, Sharon (Allison McDonald) Washney of Decatur; grandchildren, Christopher Washney, Jordan Washney and Rebecca Washney. A Memorial Service will be...
Juanita L. Warlick
Apr 3, 2017
Mrs. Juanita L. Warlick age 75 of Rex, passed away April 3, 2017. Mrs. Warlick attended Wings of Faith where she was a member of the Mother Board at the church. She is survived by children: Lorenzo Warlick of Rex, GA, and Ivan & Kai-Nika Carroll of Atlanta; grandchildren; Shakem Warlick, Matthew Mackay, Chloe Mackay, Noah Carroll; great grandchildren: Tariq...
Jesse Edward Lyle
Apr 2, 2017
Mr. Jesse Edward Lyle age 100 of Milner, passed away April 2, 2017. Mr. Lyle was a member of The Rock Baptist Church. He is survived by his children: Thomas E. Lyle (Joyce) of Jonesboro, Mary Alice Allen of Griffin, William T. Lyle (Darien) of Milner, Joe Ben Lyle (Connie) of Sharpsburg, Betty Jean Cook of Griffin; bother: Zachary Lyle...
Rev. Kenneth O. Sheesley
Mar 30, 2017
Rev. Kenneth O. Sheesley age 87 of East Point, passed away March 30, 2017. Mr. Sheesley was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and served in the US Army. He is survived by his wife: Dr. Gwendolyn Sheesley; son: Jeff Sheesley and his wife: Kathy of East Point; brother: Ronald Sheesley of PA; grandchildren: Steven Sheesley, and Shannon...
Perry D. Walker, Jr.
Mar 27, 2017
Mr. Perry Douglas Walker, Jr., age 74, of Jonesboro left this garden on earth for God's Heavenly Garden on March 27, 2017. He owned Walker Nursery in Jonesboro. He is survived by his wife, Tyra; children, Carie (Glenn) Evans, Pepe (Brandi) Walker, Kim (Mike) Lovoy, Cindy (David) Haake; stepchildren, Tecia (Russ) Janes, Keri (Scott) Davis, Kasey (Chris) Hanson; sister, Joyce...
