Obituaries

Patricia Ann Reed

Patricia Ann Reed

May 31, 2015

Mrs. Patricia Ann Reed age 62, of Jonesboro, passed away on May 31, 2015. Arrangements later.

Felton Pearson

Felton Pearson

May 29, 2015

Mr. Felton Pearson, age 84, of Morrow, passed away on May 29, 2015. He owned Felton Pearson Co. and FEPCO Trucking Inc. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lena Pearson, his first wife, Willie Jon Pearson and his brother, Gerald Pearson. He is survived by his wife; Alice Pearson, children, Gregory Scott (Vickie) Pearson of Snellville,...

John Westley Sapp

John Westley Sapp

May 28, 2015

Mr. John Westley Sapp, age 86 of Forest Park passed away May 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his children: Elaine Chambers, Patti McCall and Tony Sapp. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Obie Sapp, children: Vickie Haines and husband John of Hampton, Donna Phillips of Locust Grove, Wendy Riley and husband Peyton of Fayetteville,...

Nira Harris

Nira Harris

May 26, 2015

Mrs. Nira Harris, age 81, of Stockbridge, passed away on May 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Harris. She is survived by her children, Sylvia (Ken) Skinner of Rex, Debbie (Robert) Pugh of Stockbridge, brothers, Robert (Jackie) Laramore of Newnan, John (Nancy) Laramore of Carrollton, grandchildren, Jason (Michelle) Womack, Rhonda (Chris) Morris, Tabitha (Ryan)...

Nira Harris

Nira Harris

May 26, 2015

Mrs. Nira Harris, age 81, of Stockbridge, passed away on May 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Harris. She is survived by her children, Sylvia (Ken) Skinner of Rex, Debbie (Robert) Pugh of Stockbridge, brothers, Robert (Jackie) Laramore of Newnan, John (Nancy) Laramore of Carrollton, grandchildren, Jason (Michelle) Womack, Rhonda (Chris) Morris, Tabitha (Ryan)...

Ralph Cauley

Ralph Cauley

May 25, 2015

Mr. Ralph Cauley, age 86, of Morrow, passed away on May 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene. He is survived by his sister, Velma Louise Cain of FL. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Forest Park, GA.

Barbara L. Patrick

Barbara L. Patrick

May 23, 2015

Barbara Lou Patrick, age 80, of Stockbridge, passed away on May 23, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Homer Howard Patrick; daughter, Peggy Price of Morrow; daughter-in-law, Sherry Coursey of Hampton; grandchildren, Michael (Wendy) Johnson, Tammie (Paul) Harmon, Tonya (Todd) Bailey, Kelly (Ashley) Shockley; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild and other extended family. Funeral services will be...

Shirley P Doster

Shirley P Doster

May 21, 2015

Mrs. Shirley P. Doster, age 80 of Stockbridge passed away May 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband; Ronald Dewitt Doster. Surviving are her children; Deborah Fincher of Stockbridge, Ronda Doster Cockcroft and husband Charles D. of Charleston, S.C., Gregory Doster and wife Lisa of Morrow and Patricia Shoemaker and husband Stephen K. of Jonesboro, brother; Wayne...

Hazel Pickelsimer Sewell

Hazel Pickelsimer Sewell

May 17, 2015

Mrs. Hazel Pickelsimer Sewell, age 91 of Forest Park passed away May 17, 2015. She was born November 23, 1923 in Argon, GA. She was married to Charles Thomas Sewell, Sr. for 63 years. She was a mother and homemaker who took great pride in her family. She was a devoted wife and loved to fish and enjoyed her time...

Regina Carol Babb

Regina Carol Babb

May 17, 2015

Regina Carol Babb, age 58 of Ardmore, OK, formerly of Jonesboro passed away May 17, 2015. Regina was born on August 19, 1956 in Moultrie, GA. She lived in the Atlanta area most of her life and grew up in the Jonesboro Presbyterian Church. She moved to Ardmore, Ok three years ago, and while living there she joined the First...

Kathleen Elizabeth Jackson

Kathleen Elizabeth Jackson

May 15, 2015

Mrs. Kathleen Elizabeth Jackson, age 74 of Decatur formerly of Riverdale, passed away on May 15, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rupert Jackson. She is survived by her children, Angelise Jackson of Decatur, Charlene (Dwayne) Robinson-Lattimore of Ohio; sister, Jeanette (Gilbert) Henry of NC; grandchildren, Curtis Robinson, Chardonnae Lattimore, Cheyenna Lattimore and Addison Bishop. Funeral services...

Edward C. Shropshire

Edward C. Shropshire

May 11, 2015

Mr. Edward Shropshire, age 70, of McDonough, passed away on May 11, 2015. He was the owner/operator of Apex Exterminating Company for 60 years. He was preceded in death by his father, John Frank Shropshire. He is survived by his mother, Freda Reid Turner of McDonough; brother, Sevis Shropshire of McDonough; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at...

Henry L. Hand, Sr.

Henry L. Hand, Sr.

May 9, 2015

Mr. Henry L. Hand, Sr., age 84, of Barnesville, formerly of Stockbridge, passed away on May 9, 2015. He lived in Stockbridge for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for the Life Insurance Company of Georgia and owned Hand Insurance Agency for 40 plus years. He was the 9th born of 14 children. He is survived...

John Douglas Mcclanahan

John Douglas Mcclanahan

May 7, 2015

Mr. John Douglas McClanahan, age 90, of Fayetteville, passed away on May 7, 2015. He retired from Eastern Air Lines. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ann McClanahan. He is survived by his children, Shirley Ann Meeker of Fayetteville, Douglas P. (Alice) McClanahan of Fayetteville, Carolyn E. Abercrombie of Jonesboro, John Michael (Debbie) McClanahan of Fayetteville, Mark...

Verna Carter Simpson

Verna Carter Simpson

May 6, 2015

Verna Carter Simpson was born February 4, 1929 in Sycamore, Ga. She left her loving family May 6, 2015 at the age of 86. Predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Carlton Bill Simpson. A longtime resident of Morrow, GA Verna is survived by her younger sister, Mable Balkcom of Jacksonville, FL. She had two children, oldest son, Larry...

Dalton Michael Mccollough

Dalton Michael Mccollough

May 5, 2015

Mr. Dalton Michael McCollough, age 17 of Hampton passed away May 5, 2015. Surviving are his father; Chris (LeAnn) McCollough of Hampton, mother; Malea Dibenedetto of Fletcher, NC, siblings, Annalee McCollough of Fletcher, NC., Emily McClure, Joshua McClure and Timothy McClure all of Hampton, Jaden Dibenedetto and Ashton Thompson of Leesburg, GA., grandparents; Roe and John McCollough of The Villages,...

Laura Ann Hugh

Laura Ann Hugh

May 2, 2015

Mrs. Laura Ann Hugh, age 78, of Riverdale, passed away on May 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raphael S. Hugh. She was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Donna (Donald) Macko of FL, Suzanne Hugh of Riverdale, Tanya (Bradley) Schwartz of Riverdale; siblings, Claude (Dorothy) Browne of...

Robert Edward Hillis, Sr.

Robert Edward Hillis, Sr.

May 1, 2015

Mr. Robert Edward Hillis, Sr., age 64, of Jonesboro, passed away on May 1, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Stacey Parham of Eatonton, Robert Hillis,Jr. of McDonough; sister, Martha Adams of Locust Grove; grandchildren, Thomas Carter, Taylor Ray, Cheyenne Carter, Jillian Parham and Kristian Parham. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from...

Sara Rocha Montealvo

Sara Rocha Montealvo

Apr 30, 2015

Mrs. Sara Rocha Montealvo, age 32, of Stockbridge, passed away on April 30, 2015. A funeral mass will be held at San Felipe de Jesus Church at 925 Conley Rd, Forest Park, GA at 2 PM on Monday, May 4, 2015. Interment will be at Morrow Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, May 3,...

Harry Edward Busby,Sr.

Harry Edward Busby,Sr.

Apr 29, 2015

Mr. Harry Edward Busby, Sr. age 85 Riverdale passed away April 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by a grandchild. He is survived by wife Jennie Busby; children: Shayne Busby (Mary) of Locust Grove, Harry Edward Busby, Jr. (Jane) of Meansville, Brenda Lee Andrews (Frank) of Katy,TX; Morri Anne Adcock of Edna, TX; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren....

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