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Mrs. Wilma Ruth Tschudy age 96 of Jonesboro passed away September 17, 2022. Mrs. Tschudy was preceded in death by her sons: Timothy Morris Howard and William Charles Howard and her parents: William and Suzanna Lawson. She is survived by her husband: Claude; children: Dennis Michael Howard (Joy) of KY, and Donna Marie McKinley of Jonesboro; daughter-in-law: Kay Howard of Locust Grove; sisters: Nina Lawson and Susan Brown both of TN; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 PM, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Noahs Ark Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 5-8 PM Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the funeral home...

Mr. Gary Lane Lee, age 67 of Forsyth, formerly of Hampton passed away September 6, 2022. Gary was retired from the US Navy with 25 years of service and from the Clayton County Fire Department with 22 years of service. He was a faithful member of Tara Baptist Church. His dream was to retire and move to the beach and have his own charter boat. He loved singing so much that he purchased karaoke equipment so he could share his dream with others. Gary loved to play games and watch westerns. He was a wonderful husband a faithful friend and his grandchildren were the light of his life. Clayton County Special Needs Department was honored that Gary played Santa Claus for over 20 years for not only...

Mrs. Jeannine Frizzell, age 85 of Stockbridge passed away August 27, 2022. Mrs. Frizzell was a member of Lovejoy Family Church of The Nazarene for over 50 years and played grandma at Royal Family Kids Camp for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents: Bethel and Erena Redding, husband: Leroy Frizzell, grandchildren: Rebecca Barnes and Bradlee Barnes, brothers: Morris G. Redding, Bobby Redding and Lonnie Redding and sister: Shirley Sims. She is survived by her daughter: Cindy (Tim) Barnes of Palmetto, son: Terry (Karen) Frizzell of Topeka, KS, brother: James (Donna) Redding of Ellenwood, sisters: Connie (Tony) Evans of Stockbridge and Debbie Baxter of Stockbridge, grandchildren:...

Mrs. Josephine Swaney, age 91 of McDonough passed away August 14, 2022. Mrs. Swaney was preceded in death by her parents: Leon and Mary Swinney, and brothers: Leonard Swinney and C. A. Swinney. She is survived by her husband of 66 years: Ernest Irving Swaney, children: Jill S. Hardy of Stockbridge, Donald (Lynne) Swaney of Loganville and Jennifer White of McDonough, grandchildren: Brandon Hardy, Kristen (Nathan) Melton, Ben (Simcha) Swaney, Tim (Jessa) Swaney, Katie (Tyler) Virkstis, Jamie (Paul) Hagerty and Susan Harris, great-grandchildren: Madison Shaw, Ayden Hardy, Grace Hardy, Crosby Swaney and Lily Virkstis and nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,...

Ms. Martha Helen McDowell, age 85, of Stockbridge GA., passed away, August 5th, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Martha was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro for over 35 years. Her life was devoted to her family, friends and community. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years Frederick McDowell. Martha loved animals and was devoted to her dog Dusty and cat Mac. She is survived by her son and girlfriend Wes Mcdowell and Susan Neglia, grandson and wife Adam and Ashley McDowell, great grandchildren Ellis and Reeves McDowell and sister Shirley Coxen. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Thursday, August 11th, 2022 at First...

Mr. Broward Eugene Clark, age 81 of Peachtree City, formerly of Jonesboro passed away July 22, 2022. Mr. Clark was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro and was preceded in death by his parents: Gerald B. and Mildred Clark, and his wife: Carolyn M. Clark. He is survived by his son: Thomas Randall (Jennifer) Bradley of Sopchoppy, FL, daughter: Tammi R. (Julio) Garceran of Cary, NC, sister: Carolyn Fox (Wayne) Dupree of New Smyrna Beach, Fl., grandchildren Casey Bradley, Brandon Bradley, Alexander Garceran and Katherine Garceran, great-grandchildren: Bellamy Bradley and Natalie Bradley. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. A...

Mr. Broward Eugene Clark, age 81 of Peachtree City, formerly of Jonesboro passed away July 22, 2022. Mr. Clark was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro and was preceded in death by his parents: Gerald B. and Mildred Clark, and his wife: Carolyn M. Clark. He is survived by his son: Thomas Randall (Jennifer) Bradley of Sopchoppy, FL, daughter: Tammi R. (Julio) Garceran of Cary, NC, sister: Carolyn Fox (Wayne) Dupree of New Smyrna Beach, Fl., grandchildren Casey Bradley, Brandon Bradley, Alexander Garceran and Katherine Garceran, great-grandchildren: Bellamy Bradley and Natalie Bradley. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. A...

Mr. James William Eller, age 74 of Rex passed away July 22, 2022. Mr. Eller is survived by his wife of 47 years: Jeanne Eller, brother: Leo San (Shaun) Eller of Fayetteville, sisters: Judith Eller Bridges of Sandy Springs and Susan E. Walton of McDonough, nieces: Amy (Tim) Grenier, Anna (Randy) Sowell and Marie (Bryan) Keen, nephew: Brian Eller. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesboro/Stockbridge 770-210-2700 www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com

Mr. Carl Richard Smith, age 90 of Jonesboro passed away July 15, 2022. Mr. Smith was a retired Air Traffic Controller with the Federal Aviation Administration, Hampton Center. He was preceded in death by his parents: General Lee and Mary Essie (Singleton) Smith and his brothers and sisters: Walt Smith, James Smith, Violet Brown, Dillard Smith, Bud Smith, Frank Smith, Fred Smith, Pauline Hill, Gene Smith, Evelyn Little and Janie Nell Vincent. He is survived by his wife: Diane Smith, daughters: Carla Evans of Marietta and Deborah Howell of Panama City Beach, FL, son: Eric Smith of McDonough, grandchildren: Alex Howell, Abby Howell, Jake Evans, Connor Evans and Londyn Smith and many nieces and...

Mrs. Betty Jewel Barnes, age 88, of Jonesboro passed away July 8, 2022. Mrs. Barnes was a monumental member of Lovejoy Family Church of the Nazarene and the larger community. Having walked closely with God her entire life she centered many of her years on teaching and youth ministries such as Shade Tree and Royal Family Kids Camp. She was also a receptionist extraordinaire having worked for large companies such as WATL TV Station and DFDS Import & Exports. Betty did not stop there; she went on to sit on county boards to better her community. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ronald A. Barnes and son: James Allen Barnes. She is survived by her children: Ted (Donna) Barnes of...

Mr. Jimmy Dean Epperson, age 83 of Jonesboro passed away July 1, 2022. Mr. Epperson was preceded in death by his parents: James and Jewel Epperson, wife: Jacquline Ann Epperson, daughter: Donna Smith and son-in-law: Marvin Callahan. He is survived by his children: Timothy (Amanda) Epperson of Conyers, Tammy Callahan of Jonesboro, Lynn (Freddy) Mauldin of Jonesboro, Sammy Epperson of Meansville, Denise (Butch) Johnson of Milner, Deborah (Johnny) Bouchard of Monroe, Teresa (Bill) Mascari of Tucker and David Newman of Jersey, GA and Sharon Beasley of Jonesboro, many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Chapel of...

Lurline Owen Harris, age 93, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at The Palms of Lake Spivey in Jonesboro, Georgia. Mrs. Harris was born in McDonough (Kelleytown), Georgia, on September 23, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Walter Vine and Annie Ruth (Thompson) Owen. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Wilber L. Harris, and her sisters Edythe Owen Hightower Russell and Jane Owen, and nephew, Mike Hightower. She is survived by her Children: David (Diane) Harris of McDonough, Georgia; Wade (Linda) Harris of McDonough, Georgia; and Benita (William) Moore of Jonesboro, Georgia. Grandchildren: Jenni (Clay) Hawkins of Decatur, Georgia; Emily (Lee)...

Mrs. Luzia Johanns Justus, age 84, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 27, 2022. She was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Justus, Jr.; daughter, Helene Bertha Justus and son-in-law, David Michael Earles. She is survived by her son, Christian Philipp Justus; brother, Gerhard (Doris) Johanns; grandchildren, Jessica (Alex) Legge, Christopher (Taylor) Earles; great grandchildren, Houston Steele, Atticus Steele, Henry Legge, Violet Earles, Mack Earles, Aaron Legge; nieces and nephews, Dieter Johanns and Ute Ostoyke. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Jonesboro,...

Mr. Michael George Grant, age 79 of Hampton passed away June 23, 2022. Mr. Grant, son of the late Matthew and Hazel Hyatt Grant grew up in East Point. He was an avid guitar player and in the early years he wrote and performed music. Mr. Grant was a very active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Hampton. He was a light for Christ to all he met and knew, and mentored and loved everyone he met. He loved Southern food with "taste". Mr. Grant served as a Physical Therapy Specialist in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife: Margie Grant, his second wife: Cornelia M. Grant, and siblings: Larry Grant, Sam Grant and Sonny Grant. He is...

Dr. Chul Nam Lee, age 94, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on June 13, 2022. Dr. Lee received his medical degree from Seoul National University near the start of the Korean War, and he was immediately drafted by the Korean Army as a doctor. During the Korean War, he was assigned to a U.S. M.A.S.H. unit where he followed front line troops in combat. He retired from the military with the rank of Lt. Colonel. After the war, but while still in the service, he did a rotation at Tripler Veterans Hospital in Honolulu, HI, where he was able to meet with some of the U.S. soldiers that he served with during the war. He was also able to experience what life in the U.S. could be compared to...

Mrs. Wynelle Simpson Bolton passed away May 22, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at her home in Hampton, GA. She was born September 6, 1938 in Colbert County, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents, John M. Simpson and Imogene Ferguson Simpson, and a brother, Alton Gary Simpson. Mrs. Bolton is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Simpson Pennington (Thomas) and Mrs. Peggy Napier; one brother, John Randal Simpson (Doris); her loving husband of 65 years, Billy W. Bolton; sons, Richard S. Bolton (Roxie), W. Terrell Bolton (Tammy), Timothy A. Bolton (Alicia), and Paul R. Bolton (Jeanne); granddaughters, Erin Cagle (Adam), Chelsea Blalock (Chris), and Mary Bolton; grandsons, Seth Bolton (Megan),...

Mama Jane Lee, age 82 of Jonesboro passed away May 22, 2022. Mama Jane was a member of McDonough Christian Church and was active in the Primetimers Bible Study Group. She loved to travel and made friends everywhere she went. She loved to crochet and spend time with her children and grandchildren, and brightened everyone's holiday with cards and Christmas candy. Mama Jane was preceded in death by her husband: William Lloyd Lee, parents: Edgar Y. and Zeddie Jane Cook, and sister: Margaret Brantley. She is survived by her children: Lynne (Jeff) Bailey of McDonough, Doug Lee of McDonough and Deron (Heather) Lee of Hampton, brother: Ben (Sandy) Cook of Haralson, GA, sisters: Eddie Prince of...

Mr. Joseph G. "Joe" Chapman, age 77 of McDonough passed away April 21, 2022. Mr. Chapman was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro and was retired from Delta Airlines. He was a life donor with the American Red Cross, a member of the Atlanta Track Club, and ran the Peachtree Road race for more than 27 years. Mr. Chapman loved the Yellow Jackets, NASCAR, the Braves, the Hawks, and the Falcons. He was a coach and mentor for many years and his family meant the world to him. He was a wonderful and caring husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents: Waymon and Frances Chapman, son: Jay Chapman, brother: Tommy Chapman, sister: Mary Chapman Roma and...

Judge William Howard "Bill" Ison, age 87, of Jonesboro passed away on April 11, 2022 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, GA. Mr. Ison was born in Brooks, GA on January 24, 1935 to the late Newton and Joyce Ison. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Myrtle McCullough Ison and his siblings Newton (Becky) Ison, Jr. of Brooks, GA; Reverend Bonny (Dianne) Ison of Crawfordville, FL; Linda (Larry) Shepherd of DeFuniak Springs, FL; Marion (Janice) Ison of Griffin, GA; Sherry (Tom) Gary of Marietta, GA; and Mike (Sheila) Ison of DeFuniak Springs, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Brenda (Gawaine) Neal and Ruby (Prentice) Parker. Bill was a...

Mr. G.W. Young, age 92, of Jonesboro passed away April 4th, 2022. Mr. Young served in the US Army during the Korean War as a Master Sergeant. He retired from Georgia Power in 1989 with 40 years of service as a Line Supervisor. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his wife: JoAn T. Young; sons: Tracy Young and Steve Young. He is survived by his son: Randy (Kathy) Young; daughters-in-law: Sherry Young and Phyllis Young; sisters: Elaine Mason and Carolyn Sanders; grandchildren: Dustin Randall Young, Katie Young Dickens, Eric David Young, Lauren Young Georgia, Kyle Joshua Young, and Lindsey Brooke Young; 7 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews...

Reta Rogers Miller, age 72, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away surrounded by her family on March 20, 2022. Reta was born in Athens, TN, on April 4, 1949 to the late Roy and Marietta Rogers. Reta was preceded in death by her son, Trey Miller and her brother, Clifford S. Rogers. Reta grew up in East Point, GA. She attended Russell High School where she met her loving husband, Bill and they were married for over 50 years. Reta was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and retired from Jonesboro High School in 2011. She served the students, teachers and parents for 15 years and enjoyed counseling and giving emotional support to hundreds of young people at Jonesboro High School as well as many...