Steven K. Couture
Jan 12, 2016
Steven K. Couture age 59 of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Mr. Steven K. Couture served in the USMC as a SSGT, he was retired from the United States Postal Service and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He is survived by wife: Marlene Couture; children: David A. Couture II (Brigid) of VA, Joshua J. Couture (Stacy)...
Charles Kirby Penrod
Jan 11, 2016
Mr. Charles Kirby Penrod, Jr., age 71 of Locust Grove passed away January 11, 2016. Surviving are his wife: Judy Penrod, daughters: Deborah Kay Creech and husband Stanley Pickens Creech of Stockbridge, and Sondra Jane Hornbuckle and husband Hobson W. Hornbuckle of Roebuck, S.C., and son: John Kirby Penrod and wife Heather Jayne Penrod of Bealeton, VA., sister: Ann K....
Amanda "Sue" Jester
Jan 6, 2016
Amanda "Sue" Jester age 80 of Jonesboro, GA passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Mrs. Jester was a member of Trinity United Church. She was also a member of the Red Hats and Kiwanis Club. She volunteered with the American Red Cross and The Shelnutt Senior Center where she especially loved to drive the bus on the gambling trips. She...
Doris Poole
Jan 4, 2016
Mrs. Doris Poole, age 87 of Riverdale passed away January 4, 2016. She is survived by son: Michael Poole and wife Pam of Hampton, daughter: Denise Kendrick and husband Paul of Locust Grove, brothers: Glen Rosser of Cave Springs, and Travis Rosser of Rome, sisters: Reba Howell of Rome, Carolyn Mullins of Sand Rock, AL., and Debbie Holder of Cave...
Rodger H. "Speedy" Newman
Jan 3, 2016
Rodger H. "Speedy" Newman age 67 of Ellenwood, GA passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016. Mr. Newman was a U.S. Army Veteran and had a love for working with electronics. He is preceded in death by parents: James R. & Ethel Newman, wife: Debbie Newman, and brothers: Richard Anthony Newman and Timothy V. Newman. He is survived by children: Paul...
Mary Jean Miller
Dec 30, 2015
Mrs. Mary Jean Miller, age 90 of Jonesboro passed away December 30, 2015. Surviving are daughter: Constance Rich and husband Wayne of Jonesboro, grandchildren: Noah Rich and wife Cindy, and Daniel Rich, great-grandchildren: Emme Rich and Eli Rich. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 4, 2016, 12 p.m. (noon) at the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. The family will...
George R. Burt
Dec 29, 2015
George R. Burt, a good man, age 95, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015. His first job was at a Gulf Oil Gas Station in 1937 working his way up in the company and retired Sr. Dir. of Industrial Relations in 1983. He served in WWII from 1940-1945. Mr. Burt went to the University of Pittsburgh where he...
Charles Southerland
Dec 27, 2015
Mr. Charles T. Southerland, age 91, of Riverdale, passed away on December 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Southerland. He is survived by his children, Sharon Ann (Jim, Jr.) Wade of Riverdale, Gary E. (Joy) Southerland of Stockbridge; siblings, Bobby (Ruth) Southerland of MS, Edna (Jerry) Carr of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Chris (Molly) Southerland, Sara...
Ephriam "Dawsie" Rainwater
Dec 26, 2015
Ephriam "Dawsie" Rainwater age 88 of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015. Mr. Rainwater is a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by children: Andy Rainwater and Lonnie D. Rainwater. He is survived by wife: Mary Rainwater of Jonesboro; daughter: Kathy Rainwater of Jonesboro; brother: Julius Rainwater of Conyers; sister: Jean Grant of...
Dorothy Lowery Slaten
Dec 25, 2015
Dorothy Mae Lowery Slaten (Miss Dot) went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2015, Christmas morning. She was born the 2nd of five children to Charlie and Susie Lowery on December 2, 1933. After graduating high school Dot moved to Charlotte, NC, where she became a telephone operator for Southern Bell. It was there she met, fell...
Robert "Bob" Bunn
Dec 24, 2015
Mr. Robert "Bob" Bunn, age 53 of Jonesboro, passed away on December 24, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Valerie; children, Chasity (Troy) Gross of Thomaston, James "Bubba" Fortner of Thomaston; mother, Louise Bunn of Jonesboro; siblings, Cheryl Lynn (Chuck) Roddy of Smyrna, Calvin Keith (Barbara Ann) Bunn of Williamson, David Alan (Tina) Bunn of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Haley (Justin)...
Johnny Randal Smith
Dec 20, 2015
Johnny Randal Smith age 55 of Forest Park passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015. Mr. Smith is survived by mother: Kathryn Burgess (Dan) of Forest Park; siblings: Angela Smith Snipes (David) of Acworth, Scott William Smith of Forest Park, Brannon Smith (Patsy) of LaGrange, and James Smith (Sue) of Ellijay; nieces and nephews: Chad Snipes, Tangie Smith Price, Jeff Smith,...
William George Harden
Dec 19, 2015
William George Harden went home to the Lord December 19, 2015. He was born on October 1, 1927 in Zebulon, Georgia. He was married to his wife of 59 years, the late Rosamond Mitchell Harden, who predeceased him on February 26, 2014. They faithfully served together in many capacities at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro where Mr. Harden also served...
James William New
Dec 18, 2015
James William New age 87 of Ellenwood passed away Friday, December 18, 2015. Mr. New was retired from General Motors and served in the U.S. National Guard. He was a fun loving and hard working husband, father, and grandfather. He also was an outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman who enjoyed making things with his hands. He is preceded in death by...
Bobbie E. Malone
Dec 17, 2015
Bobbie E. Malone age 82 of Hampton passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015. Mr. Malone was retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of CW-4, he was a Vietnam Veteran and served for 30 plus years, earning numerous awards and medals. He is survived by wife: Andrea Ford-Malone; children: Patricia Swift (Carter) of Columbus, GA, Ken Malone of Duluth,...
Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Jarriel
Dec 12, 2015
Mrs. Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Jarriel age 69, of Thomaston passed away December 12, 2015. Surviving are her daughter: Cindy Williamson and husband Andrew of Meansville, brother: Tommy Dalton of Forest Park, sister: Glenda Moore and husband Dennis of Tyrone, grandchildren: Brandon Harper and wife Kayla of Williamson, and Andrea Callahan of Thomaston, great-grandchild: Gabby Callahan of Thomaston, nieces and nephews....
Grace "Evelyn" Lanier Singletary
Dec 9, 2015
Mrs. Grace "Evelyn" Lanier Singletary, age 91 of Morrow, GA went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2015. She was born in Atlanta, GA on January 13, 1924. She is the daughter of Robert and Grace Lanier. She was a wonderful Mother and friend. Her favorite pastime was crocheting and for the last several years she had...
Philip Kennel
Dec 8, 2015
Mr. Philip Nelson Kennel age 61 of Jonesboro passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Mr. Kennel was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in Parkesburg, PA. He was a member of Berea Mennonite Church in East Atlanta and a longtime employee of Burch-Lowe Company. He was preceded in death by his parents:...
Edna Adams Murphy
Dec 7, 2015
Edna Adams Murphy age 81 of Locust Grove passed away Monday, December 7, 2015. Mrs. Murphy is survived by husband: Edward Murphy; children: Kimberly Murphy of East Point, Matthew Murphy (January) of Jenkinsburg, and Michael Murphy of Stockbridge; brother: Bill Adams of Norcross; grandchild: Bradley Murphy of Jenkinsburg, GA. Memorial Services will be held 12 PM, Saturday December 12, 2015...
L.J. Carroll
Dec 7, 2015
L.J. Carroll age 76 of Hampton passed away Monday, December 7, 2015. He was a member of Tara Baptist Church. He is survived by wife: Genevieve Carroll; children: Wayne Carroll of Spring City, TN, Stacey Jackson (Scott) of Mableton, Pamela Wilson (Drue) of Hampton, and Michael Rollins (Elaine) of Bremen; sister: Ardell Thomas of Collinsville, AL; 7 grandchildren; 6 great...
