Mr. Ronald (Ronnie) Horace Barnes, 68, of Stockbridge Georgia went home to be with the Lord in the early morning of February 24, 2021 after a lengthy battle with heart and renal disease. Ronnie was born in Decatur, Georgia on September 19, 1952. He was the third child of the late Horace and Elizabeth Barnes. He enjoyed all the activities of growing up in a neighborhood of friends who could play outside from early morning to late night and never grow tired of adventuring together. He worked at Colonial Stores during high school and saved enough money to buy his first car. Ronnie graduated from Columbia High School and later from DeKalb Technical College (now Georgia Piedmont Technical...

Milton "Keith" Starr, Dept. Chief HCFD (ret.), devoted father, husband and brother, slipped quietly into eternal rest on February 20, 2021. He was able to have his wife and son by his side. Keith was born on November 2, 1955, in Griffin GA to Harris and Joyce (Rodgers) Starr. He graduated from Griffin High School in 1974 prior to joining the Fire Department in 1976. After 29 years of serving in many different capacities, his last and most enjoyable title was that of Deputy Chief, where he could be hands on, and have direct influence over, the EMS department which was his passion. He served in that capacity for 15 years before his retirement. After retirement, he served as a supervisor for...

Bobby Jean Beasley, "also known as Mrs. B" was born on December 13, 1934 in Hartsville, SC to the late Creighton and Kate Beasley. In addition to her parents, she is the sister of the late Dather Beasley and the late Sara Beth Beasley. After graduating from Hartsville High School, Bobby went to nursing school. In the late 1950's she moved here to the Metro Atlanta area. Where she met the love of her life, Charles Everett Sweat Sr. On December 13th, 1960 Charley and Bobby Jeanne Beasley had their 1st date and they been forever together. They married on March 6, 1960. Charley and Bobby had 3 children, Katy Elizabeth, Charles Everett Jr. and the late Austin Ward. They have some 6 grandchildren...

Keith Lewis Yakel, age 43, of McDonough, died, Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Jack Lewis Yakel and Vickie Diane Yakel. Keith is survived by his wife of 21 years, Angelia Yakel; son Dylan Yakel; mother Vickie Yakel; father, Jack Yakel; sister, Melissa (Justin) Fuller; brother-in-law Adam (Rachel) Brown; nieces and nephews, Abby, Anna, Austin, Cleon, Abigayle, Gabriella, and Gage; aunts, Jennifer; uncle, Kenny Grogan, and father-in-law, Jerry Brown. Keith loved hunting and fishing, but nothing compared to the love he had for his family, especially his son Dylan. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Cannon Cleveland Funeral...

Hilda Elisa Torres-Toro, age 90, of McDonough, passed away, Wednesday, January 27, 2021. She was born in Mannheim, Germany to the late Josef Harant and Friedel Harant. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Warren Haisy Torres-Toro; and brothers, Walter Harant and Bernd Harant. Mrs. Torres-Toro is survived by her children, Bernd (Gail) Torres-Toro, Hubert Torres-Toro, Warren (Bonnie) Torres-Toro, and Diana (John) Stephens; grandchildren, Kristen Torres-Toro, Bernd (Ashley) Toro, John (Angie) Toro, Adam Hagy, Brandon Toro, Drew Toro, Chelsea (Joe) Shadowens, and Garrett Stephens; and 5 great grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at 12:00 pm...

Herbert Thomson "Herb" Britt of McDonough, Georgia, formerly of Decatur, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021. Herb was the son of the late Hiram Harvey Britt and Ida Mae Thompson Britt of Decatur, Georgia. Herb retired from the U.S. Postal Service after more than 31 years, where he began his career as a postal railway clerk, eventually retiring as a Supervisor. He retired from his second career after 10 years of civil service with Georgia Regional Hospital in Decatur, Georgia. Herb married the love of his life, Penelope "Penny" Britt in 1998, and together they enjoyed 22 years full of love, laughs and adventures before Penny passed in 2019. Herb was a member of...

Herman B. Miller, age 83, of McDonough, died, Monday, January 25, 2021. He was born in McDonough, Georgia to the late William David Miller and Mildred Mae Miller. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his infant son and sister, Ruth White. Herman served for over 65 years as a minister of music and was the owner/operator of Millers Store in McDonough. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy; children, Leann Miller, Jeff (Pam) Miller, Mark (Emily) Miller, Bill Fielding, Kevin (Donna) Fielding, Kerri (Roy) Hensley, Penny (Mickey) Beck; 22 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Hampie Barronton. Graveside Services will be held at Salem Baptist Church...

Patricia Foster Whitaker, age 76, of McDonough, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was born in McDonough, Georgia to the late George Foster and Henrietta Bryans Foster Starr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Luther Whitaker, Jr.; father-in-law James Luther Whitaker Sr.; and mother-in-law, Edna Huckaby Whitaker. Pat was a lifelong resident of McDonough. She was employed by Snapper Power Equipment and retired after almost 30 years of dedicated service. She was a long-time member of Bethany Baptist Church and a current member of Flippen United Methodist Church. She also loved attending the annual Shingleroof Methodist Camp Meeting. Pat enjoyed...

Dessie Eugene "Gene" Stroud, age 79, of McDonough, died, Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born in Swainsboro, Georgia to the late Dessie Eugene Stroud and Martha Stroud. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Jeanette Serrian and Alice Thompson, and brother, James Stroud. Mr. Stroud is survived by his loving wife, of 54 years, Judy Winfrey Stroud; children, David Eugene Stroud, of Locust Grove, Georgia and Brian Tyler Stroud of Concord, Georgia; grandson, Spencer Tyler Stroud, of Denver Colorado; sister, Mary Frances Singletary, of Swainsboro, Georgia, and several beloved nieces and nephews. Gene was a loving husband and father. He was always seeking to serve...

Elton Elliott Thompson, Jr. went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2021. He was the son of Elton Elliott Thompson Sr. and Ruby Robertson Thompson of Kelleytown, Ga. Preceding him in death were his father and mother, his wife Evelyn Elaine Dillingham Thompson, and brothers Robert "Bobby" Thompson and Hugh "Hootie" Thompson. He is survived by son E. Elliott Thompson III and daughter-in-law Myra Thompson of Lilburn, GA; grandsons Jordan Thompson of Miami, FL, Drew Thompson of Atlanta, GA, and Ben Thompson of Huntsville, AL; sister Janice Cunningham of Freehold, NJ; and other relatives and friends. Elton attended Henry County Public Schools. At the age of 18 he joined the U.S. Merchant...

Sara Ann Hightower, age 88, of McDonough, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Pearl Ernest Ausband and Mary Lee Ausband. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Russell Hightower. Mrs. Hightower was a long-time member of McDonough Presbyterian Church where she served as the first woman Deacon and Elder. She was a member of the Early Risers Circle. Sara Ann was the first recipient of the Henry County Woman of the Year Award for her service with the Henry General Hospital Foundation. She retired from Bellsouth after 36 years of service. Mrs. Hightower was a Vice President of marketing and also served as President...

Laura Anita Paden, age 90, of Locust Grove, died on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born in East Point, Georgia to the late Robert Davis and Evelyn Davis. Mrs. Paden is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lynndale and Rev. Rich Hardeman of Florence AL; sons and daughters-in-law, Daran and Debi Paden, and Ray and Sandra Paden all of Locust Grove GA. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 30th, 2020 at Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors with David O'steen officiating. Interment will follow at Berea Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at...

Raymond Lee Johnson, age 83, of McDonough, died Monday, November 30, 2020. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Robert Lee Johnson and Evelyn Ruby Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Bob (Jerry) Johnson, James Johnson, Shirley (Charles) Sapp, Mary (Frank) Richardson. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol Johnson; children, Tracy (Sharon) Johnson; Karen J (Tony P) Aviles; Rodney (Kim) Johnson; Cheriee (Joshua) Fant; and Ana M Shelley; grandchildren, Kelvin (Lauren), Kyle (Kayla), Jennifer (Dave), Josh (Tiffany), Alix (Jake), Taylor, Addi, Christian, Hope, Gabriel, Sofia, Aaron, Autumn, Paille, and Sara; great grandchildren,...

Obituary of Hilda Pinson Eberhart Hilda Pinson Eberhart, age 92, formerly of Athens, GA, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2020. Hilda was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Lucy Kirk Pinson, and a great-granddaughter, Danni Nichole Moll. She is survived by her three daughters and spouses: Molly Eberhart Sargent (David B., deceased) of Lavonia, GA, Rebecca Eberhart Rush (Steven B.) of Eatonton, GA, Lucy Eberhart Hopson (Darrel L.) of Hampton, GA; one son, Thomas H. Eberhart, Jr. of Rome, GA; eleven grandchildren: Nancy Kay Tyson, Lori Kay Morris (Ricky), Valerie Rush Rue, Steven Travis Rush, Juli Costa Banks (William), Robert L. Costa, Jr., Peyton L. Hopson (Kathleen),...

William Gary Ellenburg, age 78, of Jenkinsburg, died Friday, November 27, 2020. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina to Milford Grey Ellenburg and Audrey Molly Ellenburg. Mr. Ellenburg is survived by his wife, Annette Ellenburg; sons, William Randy (Lynn) Ellenburg, Donnie Wayne Ellenburg; daughter Cary Ann (Robert) Willoughby; brother, Mike (Hattie) Ellenburg; sisters, Peggy (Derrill) Stephens, Carol Catchings, Connie Ellenburg; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive...

Charles Edwin Sims, age 89, of McDonough, died Sunday, November 15, 2020. He was born in McDonough, Georgia to the late James Melvin Sims and Bessie Mae Sims. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Sims; sister, Margie Mason; and brother, James Sims. Charles served his country in the United States Army during the Korean war. He married Jo Ann Wilkerson Sims in 1957 and they were married for 46 years until her death in 2003. He loved playing baseball and softball, farming and watching his grandchildren play sports. Charles retired from Snapper Power Equipment after 34 years and during his retirement he enjoyed working at Harding Plumbing. Mr. Sims is...

Ronald Lee Roberts, 81, died October 30, 2020, from his long struggle with liver disease. He was born March 15, 1939, in Wilmington, Ohio, the son of Olive Mae Roberts Botts and Marvin Roberts and step-farther Robert Botts. On June, 7, 1959, Ron married Janet Marie Hough from Martinsville, Ohio. With his wife and two children, Ron lived in Wilmington, Ohio, until 1990, when he moved to Henry County, Georgia where he lived with his wife and his children and their family till his passing. As a youth, Ron delivered papers and worked at Miller's Market, where he was loved and mentored by JB and Mildred Miller. During his adult years, he bought Miller's Market, which became Ron's Market....

Jeanette Marie Mangan, age 75, of McDonough, GA passed away, Sunday, October 25, 2020. She was born in Bronx, New York to Fred DeFilippo and Filomena DeFilippo. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Mangan; daughter, Christina Mangan and son, Richard Mangan. Jeanette is survived by her daughter, Jean Marie Mangan and sisters, Paulette DeFilippo and Lynn Gaudio. A memorial service will be at St. Phillip Benizi Catholic Church in Jonesboro, GA on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 10:30am. Interment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, NY at a later date. The family will not be receiving flowers for the service. Those who wish may sign the online...

Brody Lee Elston, 78, of Stockbridge, Georgia passed away on October 25, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 17, 1942 in Pender County, NC to the late William Elston and Dorothy Dail Elston Geotzinger. Brody was devoted to his wife, children, and grandchildren. He retired from Civil Sites Services in 2012 after a long and successful career. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf and cheering for the University of Alabama football team. Mr. Elston is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Charlotte Carter Elston; daughter, Sherri (Dan) Fort; son Ken Elston; grandsons, Justin (Megan) Fort; Christopher (Maria) Fort; Benjamin (Amber) Fort; and Andrew Fort;...