Obituaries
Be Aware: Imposters Posing as Ford Funeral Home Staff Members
If you receive a call from someone stating they work for Ford Funeral Home or A.S. Turner & Sons and they ask for your personal information, payment details or offer refunds or discounts, this is a scam! Our staff will never request personal information, credit card information, solicit payments or discuss refunds or discounts by phone or email.
Call us immediately at 770-210-2700 or 404-292-1551 if you suspect you're being scammed.
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...
Shirley Ann Kiney
Jul 14, 2025
Shirley Ann Kiney, age 85 of Jackson, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025. Born on March 8, 1940 in Georgia, Shirley was the beloved daughter of the late Winnie Lou Walton and Gordon H. Beam. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Denise Nolen, and her siblings, Helen Ford, Ellen Register and Horace Beam....
George Timothy Herron
Jul 13, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of George Timothy "Tim" Herron, age 84, of Jonesboro, Georgia, who left this world peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Born in Atlanta on April 24, 1941, Tim was the beloved son of Lillian Jones and James Robert Herron. He was a proud Marine, a hardworking glazier by trade, and a true entrepreneur...
Emily C. Thomas
Jul 7, 2025
Emily Thomas, age 82, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born on January 5, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, Emily was the daughter of the late Lucille Vivian Griggs and John Miller Cade. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hugh Gilbert Thomas, Sr., and her siblings, Bill Cade and Carol Wall. Emily...
Terrel "Terry" Allen Fowler
Jul 3, 2025
Terrel Allen Fowler (78) of Covington, GA passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, July 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a relatively short, but hard-fought bout with cancer. Terry was a devoted son, husband, dad, "Grandaddy," brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to all. A lover of family, America, aviation, mechanics, music, videography, and travel, Terry was never...
Carolyn Feltman
Jul 2, 2025
Carolyn Feltman, age 81, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Born on August 9, 1943, in Hogansville, Georgia, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Ethel Phillips and Frank Lonnie Jones. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnny Alvin Feltman. Carolyn is survived by her children, Russell Brian (Elizabeth) Feltman of Senoia...
Charles Jeremy Cole
Jul 1, 2025
Mr. Charles Jeremy Cole, age 45, of Jonesboro, passed away on Jul 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Louise Cole. He is survived by his father, Charles Vernon Cole; aunts, Mary (Ray) Hunter of McDonough, Peggy Atkins of Ohio; nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM on...
Betty Jean Little
Jun 29, 2025
Betty Jean Parker Little, age 93, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Born on November 25, 1931, in Hampton, Georgia, Betty was the beloved daughter of the late Tossie Betsill Parker and Grover Cleveland Parker. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John T. Little, her cherished daughter, Renea Little Belga and siblings,...
Mrs. Peggy Ann Strain
Jun 24, 2025
Mrs. Peggy Ann Strain, age 89, of Forest Park, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Robinson Strain and her parents, John and Mary Wallace. She is survived by her children, Robby (Patricia) Strain of Forest Park, Tim (Candy) Strain of Locust Grove; brother, Richard L. Wallace of Riverdale; grandchildren, Trish...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries.
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Get resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.


