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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....

Mary Lois Treadaway

Mary Lois Treadaway

Apr 29, 2015

Mrs. Mary Lois Treadaway, of Morrow died April 29, 2015 in Arizona where she was convalescing after being injured in a fall. Ms. Treadaway was born on Christmas Day, 1929 in Carroll County, GA to Allen and Eva Conner. Ms. Treadaway's mother passed away when Ms. Treadaway was four years old. After the passing of his wife, Ms. Treadaway's father...

Bobby Lamar Herring

Bobby Lamar Herring

Apr 26, 2015

MGySgt. Bobby Lamar "Bob" Herring, USMC Retired, age 76 of Lake Spivey went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2015 after an extended illness. Bob Herring attended Lanier High School (Macon) and joind the Marine Corps at age 18 and served his country for 22 ½ years. He is a Vietnam Veteran, holds a Bachelors in History...

Neil Yancey

Neil Yancey

Apr 23, 2015

Mr. Neil Yancey, age 78, of McDonough, passed away on April 23, 2015. He was retired from the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his children, Jeff (Kay) Yancey of McDonough, Teresa (Greg) Wellborn of Jonesboro, Tammie (John) Butcher of McDonough, Stephen Yancey of McDonough; brother, Patrick (Mary) Yancey of Fl and 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at...

Laura Mae Ivens

Laura Mae Ivens

Apr 20, 2015

Mrs. Laura Mae Ivens, age 82 of Riverdale passed away April 20, 2015. Surviving are her sons; Jerry Tate of Riverdale and Roger Ivens of Sanford, FL., and sister; Louise Steele of Chattanooga, TN. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015, 3:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Miller officiating. The family...

Suzanne Rector

Suzanne Rector

Apr 19, 2015

Suzanne Rector, age 60, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 19, 2015. She was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Dennis; children, Matthew (Keli) Rector of Stockbridge, Jennifer (Jeremy) Miller of Williamson; grandchildren, Ethan Miller, Colton Miller and Stella Miller. A funeral mass will be held at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church...

Catherine Houze

Catherine Houze

Apr 19, 2015

Mrs. Catherine Houze, age 95, of McDonough, passed away on April 19, 2015. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Forest Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodson Houze; parents, James E. and Evie Lois Pate; siblings, Hoyt Pate, Thomas Pate, Evie Lois Nappier and David Pate. She is survived by her children, Charles (Jackie)...

Sean Martin Parrott

Sean Martin Parrott

Apr 18, 2015

Mr. Sean Parrott, age 27, of Stockbridge, passed away, on April 18, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Heather; children, Mikaela Parrott and Caleb Parrott; brother, Cody Parrott; grandparents, Terry Parrott, Lane and Rita Hawkins and Harry and Connie Parrott. A funeral service will be held at 1PM on Saturday, April 25, 2015 in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral...

Frank Edward Bennett

Frank Edward Bennett

Apr 16, 2015

Mr. Frank Edward Bennett, age 91, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 16, 2015. He retired from Georgia Power. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances. He is survived by his brother, Paul Webster Bennett of Jonesboro; niece, Mary Jean (James) Moore of Jonesboro; great nieces, Lisa Addison of Lovejoy, Beth Steele of McDonough, Sherry (Walt) Smith of...

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