Obituaries
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...
Jane Maddox Abel
Sep 7, 2025
Jane Maddox Abel of Senoia, GA (born 1930, Dalton, GA) has passed away on September 7th, 2025. She was predeceased by her father and mother, Trammell Starr Maddox and Loutie Fitts Maddox, both of Dalton, GA, and her husband, Jack F Abel, of Senoia, GA. She is survived by her two sons, Fred Abel and Ward Abel, both of Senoia,...
Helen Dean Winkler
Sep 6, 2025
Mrs. Helen Dean Winkler, age 81 of Jonesboro passed away September 6, 2025. Mrs. Winkler was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Xenia Winkler, granddaughter: Kathryn Mullins and her parents: Fred Chittum and Georgia West Chittum. She is survived by her daughters: Tammy (Darryl) Mullins of Buchanan, Sherry (Kevin) Williams of Senoia, and Angela (Pedro) Almader of McDonough, son:...
Virginia "Carol" Garland
Sep 5, 2025
Virginia "Carol" Garland, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, entered into eternal rest on September 5, 2025. She was born September 1, 1942, to the late Frances Smith and William Herman Smith. Carol is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Frank Garland; her nieces, Ann (Joel) Rakestraw and Lynn (Andrea) White; great-niece Brittany Stansel; great-nephews Bryan (Hannah) Stansel...
Paula Shanahan
Sep 2, 2025
Paula Arlene Shanahan, age 75, of Rex, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. Born on March 18, 1949, in Sioux City, Iowa, Paula was the daughter of the late Colista Kleeman and Robert Nichols. She was a graduate of Bishop Heelan High School in Sioux City. Paula shared 57 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Robert...
Steven Wesley Goolsby
Aug 15, 2025
Steven Wesley Goolsby, age 68, of Oakwood, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025. Born on July 6, 1957, in Albany, Georgia, Steven was the son of the late Martha Jannie Orr and Roger Jefferson Goolsby. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Edna Joyce Goolsby. Steven worked as a private home inspector for over...
Frances Bray
Aug 6, 2025
Mrs. Frances Bray, age 94, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Born on November 20, 1930, in Georgia, Frances was the daughter of the late Mamie Lee Allgood and Eugene Stephens. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Bray Sr.; and her siblings, Melba Trahunt, Barbara Brown, and Jack Stephens. Frances was...
Hugh Dorsey Griffis Jr.
Aug 1, 2025
Hugh Dorsey Griffis, Jr., age 85, of Milner, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. Born on December 9, 1939, in Georgia, Dorsey was the son of the late Pauline and Hugh Dorsey Griffis, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Lytelle Griffis and Helen Martin. Dorsey was a proud graduate of the University of Georgia...
Joe Daniel Elkins
Jul 28, 2025
Joe Daniel Elkins, of Morrow, Georgia, met his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, July 28, 2025. He lived a long and meaningful life, marked by quiet accomplishments, unwavering service, and a steadfast faith. His wife and family now look forward with hope to their reunion in heaven. Born in the hills of eastern Tennessee, Joe's walk with faith began during...
Ray Anthony "Tony" Bowman
Jul 26, 2025
Ray Anthony "Tony" Bowman, age 76, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Born on September 5, 1948, in LaGrange, Georgia, Tony was the son of the late Bonzell Mulkey and Raymond Leon Bowman. Tony enjoyed a long and rewarding career with Delta Air Lines, where he served as a charter coordinator for various sports teams....
Leah Valentina Cabrera Arteaga
Jul 23, 2025
Miss. Leah Valentina Cabrera Arteaga, age 4, of Morrow, passed away on July 23, 2025. She is survived by her parents; Maria de los Angeles Arteaga Regalado and Andy Ricardo Cabrera Torres, brother; Lucas Cabrera, grandparents; Oscar Cabrera, Merlin Torres, Mauricio Rodriguez, Ada Regalado, aunt; Lorena Rodriguez, and uncles; Oscar Cabrera, Jr. and Mauricio Rodriguez, Jr. A Funeral Service will...
Stanley Hiram Jinks
Jul 22, 2025
Mr. Stanley Hiram Jinks, age 77, of Jonesboro, passed away on July 22, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who lived a full life of travel and adventure. He retired from Delta Air Lines after 37 years of professional service. He was preceded in death by his parents; Franklin and Lucille Jinks and his sister; Patricia Browder....
Edward Bennan Southerland
Jul 18, 2025
Edward Bennan Southerland, age 89, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born on March 19, 1936, in Sparks, Georgia, Edward was the son of the late Janie Lee Crumpton and Wilma Southerland. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Ann Sorrell. Edward proudly served in the United States Marine...
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