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Marjorie Thompson

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Larry Vincent Bradley

Larry Vincent Bradley

Jan 9, 2015

Mr. Larry Vincent Bradley, age 75 of Jonesboro passed away January 9, 2015. Surviving are his wife; Doris Bradley, children; Denise Mitchum, Kelly Goodson, Tony Evans, Debbie Soluberg, Glenda Soky and Connie Mugruder, brothers; Eugene Bradley and Donald Bradley, sisters; Susan Whiggham and Debara Canup, grandchildren; Shane Cawthon, Matt Cawthon, DeWayne Whittemore, Nicki Presley, Ashleigh Cruchfield, Courtney Soluberg and Elisabeth...

Gayle A. Satterfield

Gayle A. Satterfield

Jan 8, 2015

Gayle A. Satterfield, age 71, of Hampton, passed away, January 8, 2015. She is survived by her husband, John M. Satterfield of Hampton; son, Jonathan V. (Gwen) Satterfield of Ohio; grandchildren, Noah Satterfield, Jacob Satterfield; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services will be held at 2 PM on Monday, January 12, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro...

Shirley K. Mcelhannon

Shirley K. Mcelhannon

Jan 7, 2015

Mrs. Shirley K. McElhannon, age 79, of McDonough, passed away, January 7, 2015. She was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. She is survived by her husband, Bobby J. McElhannon; children, Jane (Tony) Nix of Atlanta, Jeff McElhannon of McDonough; brother, Linzy (Chris) Kidd of Stockbridge; grandchildren, Rebekah (Marshall) Sanders, Kim (Ben) Brown, Austin McElhannon, Nicholas McElhannon, Luke Christopher McElhannon;...

Lillian Dolores Smith

Lillian Dolores Smith

Jan 6, 2015

Lillian Dolores Smith, age 78, of Hapeville, passed away, January 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband; Donald E. Smith. She is survived by her children, Donna Gail (James) Schierbaum of Newnan, Guy E. Smith of Hapeville; grandchildren, Christina Cox, Adrianna Schierbaum, Rebecca Schierbaum; great grandchild, Caleb Cox and other family members. Funeral services will be held...

James "Jim" W. Martin

James "Jim" W. Martin

Jan 6, 2015

James "Jim" W. Martin, age 88, of Jonesboro, passed away, January 6, 2015. He was hired by Eastern Air Lines in 1949 as one of their original male flight attendants. He retired from Eastern after 37 years in 1986. He enjoyed woodworking and knife collecting. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He is survived by...

Sharyn S. Phillips

Sharyn S. Phillips

Jan 4, 2015

Sharyn S. Phillips, age 66, of Hampton, passed away, January 4, 2015. She is survived by her children; Randall "Randy" (Ivonne) McCord of Atlanta, Kristie M. (Erik) Spinks of Locust Grove; brother, Richard T. (Tina) Sammons of Tifton; grandchildren, Jacob Spinks, Kendra McCord, Andrew McCord and numerous other family members. Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday,...

Doris A. Poole

Doris A. Poole

Jan 4, 2015

Mrs. Doris Poole, age 87 of Riverdale passed away January 4, 2016. She is survived by son: Michael Poole and wife Pam of Hampton, daughter: Denise Kendrick and husband Paul of Locust Grove, brothers: Glen Rosser of Cave Springs, and Travis Rosser of Rome, sisters: Reba Howell of Rome, Carolyn Mullins of Sand Rock, AL., and Debbie Holder of Cave...

Margaret T. Herron

Margaret T. Herron

Jan 4, 2015

Mrs. Margaret Ellen Herron, age 59, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015. She was a wonderful mother and wife. She loved animals and laughing. She loved her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her parents; Louis William and Emily May Thompson, Mary Tillman, brothers; Jack Tillman Jr. and Russell Dobbs. She is survived by...

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