William James O'Donnell
Feb 7, 2015
Mr. William James O'Donnell, age 89, of Jonesboro, passed away on February 7, 2015. He is survived by his sons, William and Jeffrey. Mr. O'Donnell was cremated. A memorial service and interment will be at a later time at Arlington National Cemetery.
Hubert Felton Ward
Feb 6, 2015
Mr. Hubert Felton Ward, age 80, of Jonesboro, passed away, February 6, 2015. He is survived by his children, Victoria Ward of Jonesboro, Anita Beverage of Stockbridge, Melissa "Missy" Ward of Monroe, Cynthia (Wayne) Graves of Riverdale; sisters, Geraldine Pattillo of Jonesboro, Kenzadie Henson of McDonough, Delores Pittman of Jackson, Jeanette Henson of Jackson; 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren....
Dr. Raymond L. Hancock
Feb 3, 2015
Dr. Raymond L. Hancock, age 87, went to be with the Lord while at home in Hampton, GA, on February 3, 2015. Dr. Hancock is survived by two brothers; 4 children, Linda James of Pensacola, FL, Donna Via of Williamsburg, VA, Daniel Hancock of Hampton GA, Earnest Dale Hancock of Wilmington, NC; 15 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 3 great...
Troy Michael Hoover
Feb 1, 2015
Troy Michael Hoover, 88 of Jonesboro, Georgia passed away Sunday Evening February 1st, 2015 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at Jodeco Road United Methodist Church Thursday, February 5th at 2:00pm. The Family will be available to greet friends beginning at 1:00pm. Pastor Gene Sheffield and Pastor Jeff Halenza of Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church...
Elizabeth Fay Braswell
Feb 1, 2015
Elizabeth Fay Braswell, cherished daughter, beloved sister, devoted aunt and endeared friend, passed from this life on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the age of 29. A lifelong resident of Jonesboro, Elizabeth was a kind and loving soul who truly never met a stranger and would do whatever possible to help any person or creature she could. She is survived...
Gladys Evelyn Payne
Jan 30, 2015
Gladys Evelyn Payne, age 88, of Stockbridge, passed away, Friday, January 30, 2015. She is survived by her children, Rebecca Ann Payne Goodman of Lawrenceville, James Russell "Rusty" (Cindy) Payne, Jr., of Stockbridge; brother, Witt Lester Pettitt, Jr. of Marietta; grandchildren, Matt, Miles, Melissa, Lisa, Lori; great grandchildren, Riley, Cooper, Millie, J.P., Valor, Scarlett and Sealey. Graveside services will be...
Nancy B. Pfeiffer
Jan 29, 2015
Mrs. Nancy B. Pfeiffer, age 80, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, the only child of Harvey G. Booth and Varina W. Booth. She graduated from Central High School, Charlotte, NC in 1951. She graduated from St. Mary's Junior College in Raleigh, NC in 1953, then graduated from the Women's...
Tammy Badan
Jan 29, 2015
Mrs. Tammy Badan, age 52, of Stockbridge, passed away, January 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald D. and Geraldine McCormick, siblings, Kim White and Trena White. She is survived by her husband, Ramez; children, Kimberly (Kennie) Webb of Ft. Mill, SC, Brittany Alshaibani Badan of Stockbridge; siblings, Johnny (Betty) White of Stockbridge, Penny Marlow of...
Marjorie Thompson
Jan 28, 2015
Mrs. Marjorie Thompson, age 90, of Stockbridge passed away January 28, 2015. Surviving are her sons; Robert E. Lunsford and wife, Patricia of Hampton, and James M. Thompson and wife, Patricia of Hampton, sister; Nancy Clements of Forest Park, 5 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015, 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Ford-Stewart...
Helen Stockton
Jan 25, 2015
Mrs. Helen Stockton, age 90, of Morrow, passed away, January 25, 2015. Helen was married for 65 years. She is survived by her siblings, William L. (Maudine) Stockton on Watkinsville, Grady F. (Carolyn) Stockton on Gay, Mildred Brown of Greenwood, SC; sister-in-law, Kay Stockton of Stockbridge and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on...
Macie Brown Lewis
Jan 22, 2015
Mrs. Macie Brown Lewis, age 86, of Riverdale, passed away, January 22, 2015. She retired as Clerk of Clayton County Juvenile Court. She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron A. Lewis; son, Michael Lewis and brother, Ronald Brown. She is survived by her children, Douglas (Barbara) Lewis of McDonough, Sandra (Norman L.) Roach of Sharpsburg, Joyce (Larry) Jolly...
James Elwood Fitz, Jr.
Jan 20, 2015
Mr. James E. Fitz, Jr., age 48, of Sandy Springs, passed away, Tuesday, January 20, 2015. He is survived by his children, Nick Fitz, Abigail Marie Fitz; father, James E. Fitz, Sr.; sister, Sherry (Michael) Huckaby; niece, Sara Roushandel and nephew, Ryan Roushandel. Memorial services will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Salem Baptist Church,...
Sherry Ann Long
Jan 19, 2015
Mrs. Sherry Ann Long, age 60, of McDonough, GA, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband; Dale Russell Long. She is survived by her children; Russell (Becky) Long of Senoia, GA, Janet (Brad) Speckter of McDonough, GA, brother; Tracy (Wendy) Elam of Newnan, GA, sister; Kristal (David) Perkins of Dallas, GA, grandchildren, Rachel...
Debra Jean White
Jan 19, 2015
Mrs. Debra Jean White, age 60, of Rex, passed away, January 19, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2015 in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. Interment will be at Camp Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. She is survived...
Michael David Mccormick
Jan 17, 2015
Mr. Michael D. McCormick, age 77 of Jonesboro, formerly of Myrtle Beach, S.C. passed away January 17, 2015. He is survived by his wife; Jean McCormick, daughter; Heather McCormick of Conyers, son; Andrew McCormick of Winston Salem, N.C., brother; Brian McCormick of Mass.,; sister; Judith Sikorski of Holyoke, Mass., grandchildren; Madeline Pascavage of Conyers and Emily Pascavage of Valdosta. A...
Lillian A. Gray
Jan 15, 2015
Mrs. Lillian Alice Gray, age 92, of McDonough, passed away on January 15, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Steers of McDonough and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Monday, January 19, 2015. Interment will be at Jonesboro City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon till 2 PM...
Lawrence Richard Piner, Sr.
Jan 15, 2015
Mr. Lawrence Richard Piner, Sr., age 82, of Griffin, passed away on January 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine. He retired from General Motors. He is survived by his children, Lawrence "Larry" Richard (Mary) Piner, Jr. of Epworth, John Michael (Angie) Piner of Douglasville, Vickie Lynn Fair of Locust Grove, Gary Wayne (Carol) Piner of...
Fred Handley Bennett
Jan 13, 2015
Fred Handley Bennett, age 70, of Hampton, passed away, January 13, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Lovette; children, Karen Y. (Keith) Smith of SC, Danielle F. Bennett of Hampton, Jonathan C. Bennett of Savannah; brother, Rufus E. (Mary) Bennett of AL; grandchildren, Casey Smith, Alaina Bennett, Branson Bennett, Ethan Bennett, Dayton Bennett and Ozias Bennett. Funeral services will...
Arthur "Snooky' Wallis
Jan 13, 2015
Mr. Arthur H. "Snooky" Wallis, Jr., age 85, of Decatur, formerly of Franklin, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015. He was born in Hapeville, GA, were he attended Hapeville High School; he played football and ran track. He then attended GMA (now Woodward) for a football scholarship. He served as an Air Force Reserve for 3 years. He was...
Bobby Leon Dykes
Jan 13, 2015
Bobby Leon Dykes, age 74, of McDonough, was called home to his Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Born in Macon, Georgia, he was the son of the late James Andrew Dykes and Hazel Snow. He was a life long car enthusiast and a retired pipe fitter from Local 72 in Atlanta. Survivors include daughters LaDonna (Gary) Dykes Mitchell, Amanda...
