Eddie Lee Hopper
Nov 5, 2025
Mr. Eddie Lee Hopper, age 74 of McDonough passed away November 5, 2025. Eddie was an avid Georgia Bulldogs Fan and loved doing Word Searches, the outdoors and riding his golf cart. He was of the Christian Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents: James Hopper and Louise Garner Hopper, and his siblings: Jeff Barber, Frances Barber, Junior...
Jeffrey Lee Dean
Nov 3, 2025
Mr. Jeffrey Lee Dean, age 51, of Hampton passed away November 3, 2025. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father: Bobby Lee Dean. He is survived by his son: Brandon Lee Dean (Martha Grace Sapp) of Juliette, GA., daughter: Alexia Celeste "Lexi" Dean (Ryan Andrew Field) of Raleigh, NC, mother: Elwanda Dean of Hampton, and sisters: Jennifer Leann (Thomas)...
Freeman Brown Baker Jr.
Oct 27, 2025
Mr. Freeman Brown Baker, Jr., age 85 of Morrow, GA, passed away on October 27, 2025. He retired from the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He also was a Truck Driver for RWH Trucking. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman and Anna Baker, Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Tara Lynn Baker of Kansas;...
Lila Lee Smith
Oct 23, 2025
Mrs. Lila Lee Smith, age 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1941 in Chicago to the late George H. and Mary Smith. She worked for American Hose and Hardware, Inc., and was a member of Charity Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Smith....
Sarah Euphemia Pearre
Oct 15, 2025
Sarah Euphemia Pearre, age 84, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Born on November 1, 1940, in Sardis, Georgia, Euphemia was the daughter of the late Theresa Ellison and Wendell Beall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Irvin Pearre, Jr., and her grandchild, Kenny Allred. Euphemia will be remembered as a...
Nelle Gladys Ponder
Oct 11, 2025
Nelle Gladys Ponder, age 88, of McDonough, passed away on October 11, 2025. She was born on March 1, 1937 to the late John and Gladys Ponder. She retired from the CDC at Emory. She is survived by her sister; Linda (Terry) Ellington of McDonough, brother; Troy Ponder of AL, nieces; Myra McCary, Anissa (Wes) Roders, nephews Keith (Pam) Ellington,...
Marilyn Marie Branham
Oct 9, 2025
Marilyn Marie Branham, age 90, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Born on July 26, 1935, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Pauline Wisenberger and Clarence Clewell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl Lee Branham; her son, Earl Lee Branham, Jr.; her son-in-law, David Matthews, and...
Sheila "She She" Matthews
Oct 7, 2025
Sheila "She She" Matthews, age 92, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Born on June 6, 1933, in Manchester, England, Sheila was the daughter of the late Fred Hilton and Edith Thornley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert B. Matthews, Sr.; her sister, Kathy Ayscue; and her niece, Karen King....
Christopher John Boeckhaus
Oct 1, 2025
Christopher Boeckhaus, age 64, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Born on January 18, 1961, in New York, NY, Christopher was the son of the late Catherine (Barton) and Ewald Boeckhaus. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Boeckhaus. Christopher grew up in New York and was a proud graduate of St....
Terry Garner
Sep 29, 2025
Terry Franklin Garner, age 77, of Senoia, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025. Born on April 21, 1948, in Dawson, Georgia, Terry was the son of the late Audrey Pruitt and John Lewis Garner. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lana Garner, as well as his siblings Pat (Euzeal), John (Kim), Marsha (Phil Brown),...
Donald Joseph "Don" Bushey
Sep 25, 2025
Donald Joseph "Don" Bushey, age 72, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home on September 25, 2025 surrounded by his entire family. Born on November 1, 1952, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late William and Lillian Bushey, Don grew up in Mission, KS, attending St. Pius X, Bishop Miege High School, and the University of Kansas. He...
Dianne Sammons
Sep 21, 2025
Mrs. Dianne Sammons, age 79, of McDonough, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband; Tom Sammons, sons; James Sidney Turpin, Jeffrey Michael Turpin, parents; Robert and Mary Mullins, and brothers; Robert Michael Mullins and Steven Lamar Mullins. She is survived by daughter in law; Sherry Turpin, grandchildren; Leigh Turpin Franklin, Samantha Turpin,...
Donna L. Taylor
Sep 21, 2025
Donna L. Taylor, age 90, of Jonesboro, passed away on September 21, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1934 to the late Garvin M. and Nellie Mae Pittman. She was preceded in death by her husband; Bobby N. Taylor. She is survived by her children; Terri Taylor-Hamrick of Blairsville and Jeff (Marianne) Taylor of Jonesboro, grandchildren, great grandchildren and...
Beverly S. Dillahunty
Sep 20, 2025
Beverly Cleo Shepherd Dillahunty was born on April 19th, 1935 in Blytheville, Arkansas. She died September 20th, 2025, preceded by her husband Coy, parents Leslie Thomas and Clarice Cleo Shepherd, and her older brother Thomas Carroll Shepherd. She is survived by her son Bruce and his wife Melanie, grandson Dane and his wife Janna, and her greatly beloved great-granddaughter Sophia...
Betty (Mary Elizabeth) Gibout
Sep 20, 2025
Betty (Mary Elizabeth) Gibout, age 87, passed away on September 20, 2025. Preceding her in death are Gladys LaLonde Gibout (Mother), George Gibout (Father), Irene Marsicek Gibout (Stepmother) and two brothers, Frederick Gibout (Joyce) and Leon Gibout. Left on earth to pray for her soul are Rose Homa, Sister Jeanne Marie Gibout, Order of Saint Clare and Constance Gibout (Mark),...
Mary Catherine Cunningham
Sep 15, 2025
Mary Catherine Cunningham, age 91, of Monticello, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025. Born on December 25, 1933, in Atlanta, Georgia, Mary dedicated many years of service as an administrative assistant for Fulton County, primarily in the Parks and Recreation Department. She was a devoted and longtime member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She was...
Elaine Louise Hickman
Sep 15, 2025
Elaine Louise Hickman, age 80, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025. Born on December 4, 1944, in Fort McPherson, Georgia, Elaine was the beloved daughter of the late Edna Ruth and Ellis Louis Hickman. She is survived by her sisters, Dorothy Briscoe and Linda (Greg) Knight; her nieces, Dena (Gary) Croix and Rhonda (Jeff) Thompson;...
Anne Elizabeth Thornton
Sep 15, 2025
Anne Elizabeth Thornton, age 79, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025. Born on May 19, 1946, Anne was the beloved daughter of the late Varnum Dwight and Lezette Ella Ludington. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband, Dennis Thornton. Anne dedicated much of her career to caring for children as a daycare...
Mark Edward Loden
Sep 14, 2025
Mark Edward Loden, age 60, of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Mark proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a devoted member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. He is survived by his children, Clarissa (Philip) Hesterlee of Jackson, Daniel (Rebecca) Loden of Ola, and Glenn Loden of Hampton; his parents, Edward...
Carrie Garrett Burt
Sep 11, 2025
Carrie Garrett Burt, 98, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Born on December 2, 1926, in Albertville, Alabama, Carrie was the daughter of the late Sarah Jane Bryson and Luther Moody Garrett. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Wallace Burt, her daughter, Karen Dixon, and her siblings Bertha Bailey, Leck...
