Obituaries

Richard Wilson Ballard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Morris Earl Turner

Morris Earl Turner

Mar 27, 2017

Mr. Morris E. Turner, age 90, of Forest Park, passed away on March 27, 2017. He retired from Eastern Air Lines and served in the U. S. Navy. He is survived by his children, David Turner of Marietta, Donna (Tom) Blythe of Tequesta, FL, Dane Turner of Forest Park; grandchildren, Greta (Michael) Hall of Jackson, Nicole Blythe of FL, Tommy...

Emily Evans Lowrance

Emily Evans Lowrance

Mar 26, 2017

Emily Grace Evans Lowrance, age 94, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away on March 26, 2017. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. Funeral services will be held a 2PM on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro Chapel. Rev. Hinton Harris will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...

Franklin S. Stokes

Franklin S. Stokes

Mar 25, 2017

Mr. Franklin S. Stokes age 74 of McDonough passed away March 25, 2017. Mr. Stokes is survived by his wife: Gloria Stokes; children: Ginia & Zachary McMillan of McDonough, and Bryant Stokes of Buford; sisters: Belvia Woodward and Barbara Holcomb both of Macon; 4 grandchildren: Reese Stokes, Ryan Stokes, Avera McMillan, and Holton McMillan. A private service will be held...

Charles Gary Poole

Charles Gary Poole

Mar 25, 2017

Charles Gary Poole, 86, of Jonesboro, Georgia transitioned to heaven on March 25th, 2017 at his home, The Palms of Lake Spivey following his battle with Parkinson's. He is survived by his wife of 51years, Vickie (Bates) Poole; his daughter, Charla and her husband Michael Turner; his grandchildren, Micha, Presley, and Madelyn Turner; his sister, Anne Mikszewski and her husband...

Franklin S. Stokes

Franklin S. Stokes

Mar 25, 2017

Mr. Franklin S. Stokes age 74 of McDonough passed away March 25, 2017. Mr. Stokes is survived by his wife: Gloria Stokes; children: Ginia & Zachary McMillan of McDonough, and Bryant Stokes of Buford; sisters: Belvia Woodward and Barbara Holcomb both of Macon; 4 grandchildren: Reese Stokes, Ryan Stokes, Avera McMillan, and Holton McMillan. A private service will be held...

Mary Jane Rice

Mary Jane Rice

Mar 18, 2017

Mrs. Mary Jane Rice, age 86, of Morrow, passed away on March 18, 2017. She was a member of McDonough Christian Church and retired from General Motors. She is survived by her children, Lynn (Jack) Cole of Homestead, FL, Deward (Laura) Rice of McDonough; sister, Barbara Ann Bearden of Stockbridge; grandchildren, Courtney (John) McHugh, Jeb (Barbara) Cole, D.J. Rice; great...

Robert Donald Peel

Robert Donald Peel

Mar 12, 2017

Mr. Robert Donald Peel age 96 of Rex passed away, March 12, 2017. Mr. Peel was a US Navy Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife: Dorothy Peel. He is survived by daughter: Karen Peel Born & husband, Phil of Rex; grandchild: Krysten Simpson & husband, Andrew of Villa Rica; and 1 great grandchild: Carter Simpson. Funeral services...

Megan Rebecca Hendrix

Megan Rebecca Hendrix

Mar 10, 2017

Megan Rebecca Hendrix age 31 of Jonesboro passes away March 10, 2017. Megan was a member of McDonough Christian Church. She is survived by parents: Susan & Roy Hendrix; sisters: Melissa Edwards (Silas) of Jonesboro, Tracy Connell (Scott) of Hollonville, and Heather Smith (Dave) of Hampton; grandparents: Dan & Syble Summerour of McDonough; aunt: Kathy Brock; nieces and nephews: Gabrial,...

Patrice Leenah Fenelon

Patrice Leenah Fenelon

Mar 9, 2017

Patrice Leenah Fenelon age 14 of Hampton passed away March 9, 2017. Patrice is survived by her mother and step father: Dorice Doizil and Jean Claude Doizil; father: Patrick Fenelon; uncle: Emanuel Brianvil; aunt: Shella Brianvil; grandmother: Ave Lina Champagne. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM. Monday, March 13th, 2017 at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church with...

Donna M. Tolbert

Donna M. Tolbert

Mar 7, 2017

Mrs. Donna M. Tolbert, age 78, of Stockbridge, passed away on March 7, 2017. Mrs. Tolbert retired from Henry County Tax Office. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry C. Tolbert and sister, Diane Baker. She is survived by her children, Kristi (Jose) Mendoza of Stockbridge, Nick Tolbert and fiancé Kim Thacker of Jonesboro; brother, David (Kathy) Martin...

John "Jack" Pfeiffer, Jr.

John "Jack" Pfeiffer, Jr.

Mar 3, 2017

Mr. John "Jack" Pfeiffer, Jr., age 87, of Lake Spivey passed away March 3, 2017. Jack was born to John Pfeiffer, Sr. and Sarah Shields Pfeiffer on June 19, 1929 in Asheville, N.C. He grew up in Newton, MA., and graduated in 1951 from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. Later on he earned an MBA at Georgia State University. Jack...

Guy T. "Boots" Mitchell

Guy T. "Boots" Mitchell

Mar 3, 2017

Mr. Guy T. "Boots" Mitchell, age 63 of Woodstock passed away March 3, 2017. He is survived by his children: Kayla Van Oosterwyk and husband Patrick of Cumming, and Kyle Mitchell of Augusta, sister: Julie Mitchell Wright and husband Britt of Stockbridge, nieces and nephews: Jodi Hitt, Jason Wright, Lee Wynn, Dwain Wynn, Cindii Mitchell Gibson, and Hugh Mitchell, cousins...

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