Rosa Lee Crumley
Aug 14, 2014
Rosa Lee Crumley, age 69, of Jonesboro passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014. She was born in Jackson Co., Sylva, N.C. on December 25, 1944. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Lambert and Lona Melton and her 7 brothers and sisters, Larry Melton, Betty Melton Coggins, Conrad Melton, JoAnn Melton Codgill, Mary Alice Melton Mull,...
James Franklin Hartley
Aug 13, 2014
Mr. James F. Hartley, age 78, of Riverdale passed away August 13, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Bettye Hartley, daughter, Rene' H. Beavers and husband James of Roswell, son, Dickey Weaver and wife Stacy of Jenkinsburg, brother, Earl Hartley and wife Nellene of Cumming, sisters, Marion Nell Mauldin of Douglasville, Mary Frazier of Powder Springs, Ruby Boone of...
Sara Jones
Aug 10, 2014
Mrs. Sara Jones, age 95, of Griffin passed away August 10, 2014. Mrs. Jones was a nurses assistant for 12 years at Southern Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Euwell Lee Jones, Sr., parents, Cleon Augustus Smith and Georgia Mae Pollard Smith, brothers and sisters, Ruby Stevens, Mary Hickman, Ora Lee Howard, June Humphrey and...
Gayle A Zinn
Aug 10, 2014
Mr. Gayle A. Zinn, age 77 of Ellenwood passed away August 10, 2014. Mr. Zinn was a retired Park Ranger with Clayton County. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tonya Lea Zinn. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Zinn, son, Steven Lane Zinn of Ellenwood, and nieces, Diane Grace, Lola Aguilara, Tamara Page and Angela Richards. Funeral services will...
Marie Remonde Samedi
Aug 5, 2014
Mrs. Marie Remonde Samedi, age 46, of Stockbridge passed away August 5, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Louis, daughter, Rejine Louis, parents, Oltes Samedi and Malthide Chamblain, brothers, Rodriegue Samedi and Rico Chamblain, sisters, Isannie Samedi, Andleme Samedi, Corolle Chamblain, Shella Samedi and Mida Chamblain. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014, 10 a.m. at...
John Ivan Born
Aug 2, 2014
Mr. John Ivan Born, age 86, of Rex passed away August 2, 2014 after a long illness. Ivan was employed by Beaudry Ford, Inc., downtown Atlanta for 53 years before his retirement in 2001 as partner and Secretary/Treasurer-a highly efficient administrator/accountant. He was married to his lifetime sweetheart and wife for 65 years, Betty Phillips Born. Through his lifetime membership...
Joel "Bobby" Robert Chandler
Aug 1, 2014
Mr. Joel Robert "Bobby" Chandler, age 63, of Hampton passed away August 1, 2014. Surviving are his wife, Denise McIntosh, children, Heather Chandler of Zebulon, Ashley Chandler of Thomaston, and Courtney Chandler of Barnesville, brother, "Doug" Chandler of McDonough, sisters, Marilyn Young of Tifton and Margaret VanWagner of Palmetto, grandchildren, Gage Williams, Lydia Williams, Edie Teal, and Elijah Teal. Funeral...
Mary Freeman Lynberg
Jul 31, 2014
Mary Freeman Lynberg, an inspiration to all, took her spiritual journey home to her favorite husband, Norman T. Lynberg (deceased: 8-17-1997), on July 31, 2014. Never known as the silent type, Mary filled her 92 years of living with love, laughter, and storytelling. She was born on July 16, 1922, in Germany, as Maria Hedwig Friemel, however growing up with...
William Henry Hoelscher
Jul 29, 2014
Ret. MSG William Henry Hoelscher, age 59, of McDonough, passed away, July 29, 2014. He served 24 years in the Army. He was very active with the Veterans Wall of Honor and Veterans Military Museum in McDonough. He is survived by his daughter, Julie Hoelscher of Jonesboro; brother, Butch Hoelscher of Tampa; former wife, Jane Hoelscher of Jonesboro; nieces, Bridget...
Reuben Alex Eubanks
Jul 27, 2014
Mr. Reuben Alex Eubanks, age 63, of Jonesboro, passed away, July 27, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Christopher Eubanks of Douglasville, Travis Eubanks of Stockbridge, David Payton of AK, Matthew (Crystal) Dickie of IN, Allison (Chris) Jones of McDonough; siblings, Todd (Kathy) Eubanks and Steve Eubanks; grandchildren, C.J. Eubanks, Mary-Kate Eubanks, Collin Dickie, Caleb Dickie, Jaxon...
Tommie Montgomery Kemper Webb
Jul 22, 2014
Tommie Montgomery Kemper Webb, 96, formerly of Riverdale, GA and Merritt Island, FL, passed peacefully on July 22, 2014 in Lincoln, CA. Tommie was born in Gainesville, GA on July 15, 1918 the eldest child of Thomas Montgomery and Essie Mae Gower, both deceased. She was also predeceased by her first husband Houston Dorman Kemper who was killed in WWll,...
Ruby Gordon Strickland
Jul 20, 2014
Mrs. Ruby Gordon Strickland, age 91, of Jackson GA, passed away July 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband James Strickland. She is survived by her children; Sarah Strickland of Jackson, James L. (Cadelia) Strickland, Jr., of Jackson, brother; Charles A. Hutto of Abbeville, AL, sister; Annie Mills, grandchildren; Colette (Kelly) Kilbourne, William (Beth) Strickland, Amanda (Christopher)...
Gary Edward Sweat
Jul 17, 2014
Mr. Gary E. Sweat, age 44, of Hampton passed away July 17, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Sweat, children, Kayla Sweat and Joshua Sweat of Hampton, mother, Shirley Crews Sweat of Jonesboro, brother, Rev. Gregory A. Sweat and wife, Kimberly of Jackson, sister, Cheryl E. Sweat of Hampton, nieces and nephews, Jeremy Allan Leach, Eddie Howard Hobby,...
Bernard W. Laney Sr.
Jul 16, 2014
Mr. Bernard W. Laney, Sr., age 87, of Lake City passed away July 16, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, R. V. and Myrtis Laney, and brothers, Edsel Laney and John Laney. He is survived by his wife, Jewell Laney, daughter, Karen McCain Hopson and husband, William W. Hopson of Marietta, son, Bernard W. Laney, Jr. and...
Betty Joyce Gravitt
Jul 16, 2014
Mrs. Betty Joyce Gravitt, age 68, of Stockbridge, passed away July 16, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband; Bobby Gravitt. She is survived by her daughter; Sharon Gravitt of Stockbridge, sister; Pat Evans of Stockbridge and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday July 19, 2014 in the Chapel of...
Peggy C. Brown
Jul 15, 2014
Mrs. Peggy C. Brown, age 78, of Jonesboro, passed away July 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband; James E. Brown. She is survived by her son; Keith (Wendy) Brown of Stockbridge, brother; Howell (Eva) Callaway of Covington, grandchildren; Ashley Brown and Steve Malson and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1...
Ann Earlene Pierce
Jul 14, 2014
Mrs. Ann E. Pierce, age 65, of Rex, passed away, July 14, 2014. She earned a Masters of Education from Georgia State University and became a nurse to care for others. She loved working with the elderly and disabled. She was a true giver to those in need. Strangers would confide in her; she had an aura of compassion. She...
Peggy E. Oberst
Jul 13, 2014
Mrs. Peggy E. Oberst, age 63, of Riverdale, passed away July 13, 2014. She is survived by her husband; James E. Oberst Sr. of Riverdale, children; Penny (Donnie) Gilmer of Jonesboro, James E. (Shannon) Oberst, Jr. of Jackson, Joshua Charles (Jessica) Oberst of Jackson, brother; Charlie (Wanda) Hall lll of Riverdale, sisters; Beth (Alan) Youngblood of Dahlonega and Debra Rhymer...
Sara Folds
Jul 11, 2014
Mrs. Sara F. Folds, age 77, of Jonesboro passed away July 11, 2014. Surviving are her husband, Robert M. Folds, Sr., son, Robert M. Folds, Jr. and wife Lorrie of Fayetteville, half brother, Tommy Dalton of Forest Park, half sisters, Barbara Jean Jarriel of Thomaston and Glenda Moore and husband, Dennis of Tyrone, and grandchild, Cage Folds of Fayetteville. Funeral...
Billy Allen Mcelwaney
Jul 11, 2014
Mr. Billy Allen McElwaney, age 76, of Jonesboro, passed away, July 11, 2014. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Hufflen. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; children, Allen McElwaney of Gainesville, Donnie Self of Griffin, Marie Knoedler of Chicago; sister, Ruby Simmons of Milledgeville; grandchildren and great grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Mr....
