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Jane Maddox Abel

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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