Haisten Funeral Home

Mr. Henry Anderson Kitchens, age 66 local businessman and lifelong resident of Jackson, passed away at his residence Friday afternoon, September 13, 2024, after an extended illness. Henry was born in Monticello, Saturday, August 10, 1958, to the late William Hardiman & Edna Mae Moss Kitchens. Henry graduated Jackson High School in the Class of 1977 and was previously employed by Dundee Mills and Springs Industries in Jackson as the maintenance foreman until their closure in the early 2000's. Henry was the retired owner of Signs by Kitchens, a business that started from a hobby and grew into a multi-faceted profession that made just about everything from signs and tee-shirts to trophies...

Mrs. Linda Roddy, age 79 of Jackson passed away early Thursday morning, September 5, 2024, at her residence with her loving husband and grandson at her side. Linda was born Thursday, March 8, 1945, in East Point, GA to the late Glen & Grace Knight. She was a homemaker and had owned and operated a successful catering business for several years. Before her retirement she could be found helping out around the local Fire Station, cooking, gardening or shopping for that perfect antique. Linda is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ed Marcus (Mark) Roddy, grandchildren; Ed Marcus Roddy III & Lili of Jackson, Kameron Nathanial Roddy, Kayla Diane Roddy and Krista Nikkole Roddy all of...

Ms. Frankie Lynn Carter Clack, age 59 of Jackson, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 28, 2024, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin following an illness of several months. Frankie was born and raised in Jackson on March 31, 1965. Frankie attended Macedonia Baptist and Rock Springs Churches. Frankie loved to cook, she was a former cook for the Kiwanis Club, and she helped to prepare Wednesday night fellowship meals for The First Baptist Church of Jackson. Frankie will be remembered as someone who always placed the needs of others before herself. Her first love was being with her friends and Family. Frankie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Nick Crank & Nikki Neely, mother;...

Ms. Vallie Jacquelyn Cook, age 82, of Jackson passed away at Brightmoor Hospice early Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024. She was born Sunday, August 10, 1941, in Henry County to the late Pete and Callie Blissit Lunsford. Jackie graduated Jackson High School in the Class of 1958. She had a 35-year career with American Mills, retiring as the Administrative Assistant to the Plant Manager. After her retirement she taught for 4 years at the Heart and Soul Christian Academy. Jackie was a member of Joshua's Place, and she enjoyed crocheting and shopping on Q.V.C. Jackie is survived by her sons and daughter in law; Mike & Shelly Cook, Ricky Cook and grandsons; Michael Cook and Kevin Cook,...

Josephine "Jo" Carole Brooks White passed away at Emory University Hospital on May 29, 2024, following a heart attack. Jo was born on August 4, 1944, in Jackson, Georgia. In May 1971, she began working with Mary Kay Cosmetics, rising to Sales Director during her successful career. She was a devoted mother who fiercely loved and supported her family and many friends. Known as a generous, outspoken, and vivacious force of nature, Jo provided excellent cooking, hugs, and wisecracks to anyone who needed them (and some who didn't). Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Rick" Griffin White; her parents, Louie Arthur "L.A." Brooks, Jr., and Mary Josephine "Mary Jo" Brooks (n?e Craig);...

Josephine "Jo" Carole Brooks White passed away at Emory University Hospital on May 29, 2024, following a heart attack. Jo was born on August 4, 1944, in Jackson, Georgia. In May 1971, she began working with Mary Kay Cosmetics, rising to Sales Director during her successful career. She was a devoted mother who fiercely loved and supported her family and many friends. Known as a generous, outspoken, and vivacious force of nature, Jo provided excellent cooking, hugs, and wisecracks to anyone who needed them (and some who didn't). Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Rick" Griffin White; her parents, Louie Arthur "L.A." Brooks, Jr., and Mary Josephine "Mary Jo" Brooks (n?e Craig);...

Marsha Kay Biles of Jackson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 25, 2024. Born in Forsyth on November 22, 1947, she was the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Martin and sister to Judy Mackey and Karen McLean. She married the love of her life, Billy Biles in 1968 and leaves behind their 55 years of marriage. Together, they had two children, daughter Tammy Biles Hawkins, wife of Thomas Hawkins, and son Bill Biles, life companion of Alexandre De Paula and Gui Souza. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, Todd Jones Jr., Ali Burdin wife of Justin Burdin, Josh Jones husband of Kallie Jones, and Will Jones, as well as four great grandchildren Oaklynd Burdin,...

Marsha Kay Biles of Jackson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 25, 2024. Born in Forsyth on November 22, 1947, she was the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Martin and sister to Judy Mackey and Karen McLean. She married the love of her life, Billy Biles in 1968 and leaves behind their 55 years of marriage. Together, they had two children, daughter Tammy Biles Hawkins, wife of Thomas Hawkins, and son Bill Biles, life companion of Alexandre De Paula and Gui Souza. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, Todd Jones Jr., Ali Burdin wife of Justin Burdin, Josh Jones husband of Kallie Jones, and Will Jones, as well as four great grandchildren Oaklynd Burdin,...

Mrs. Joy Allen, age 72 of Jackson, peacefully passed away early Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024, at the Heritage Inn Nursing Home in Barnesville after a brief illness. She was born Sunday, December 30, 1951, in Griffin to the late Pete and Elise Fincher Marchman. Joy was a member of the former Pepperton Baptist Church and she enjoyed crossword puzzles and cooking, she will be lovingly remembered for her famous biscuits. Joy treasured her grandchildren and would give them anything they wanted even if they didn't ask. Joy is survived by her husband of 47 years, Sam Allen, she is also survived by one daughter and son in law; Haley & Terry Lindau of Jackson, and one son and daughter in...

Mr. Anthony Molena "Tony" Grant, age 86 of Jackson passed away early Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024, at his residence after a brief illness. Tony was a lifelong resident of Jackson. He was born Saturday, June 26, 1937, in Griffin to the late Earl and Daisy Pearl Turner Grant. He was a member of the Jackson High School Class of 1956. While attending JHS, Tony was the Captain and Quarterback of the football team and Captain of the basketball team. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served as a Morse Code Interceptor serving for 4 years in Germany. After returning home he attended Gordon Military College and began a career with Georgia Power, retiring as a...

Sandra Kay Yeager Cook, 64, of Jackson, GA, left this earthly world for her heavenly home on March 15, 2024. She was born on July 2, 1959, in sunny Jacksonville, FL to James and Iris Yeager. She was their only daughter, and you know they are always the favorite child. Sorry Andy. Sandy graduated from Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville in 1977. Not the tallest person, she played basketball where she once scored two points for the opposing team. She was also a cheerleader, and one could easily imagine her doing that based on how she could tell a story. She told it with such vigor. Arms, legs, head. Everything moving to get her point across. You were out of breath just watching her....

Mr. Vito Joseph Finazzo, age 91 passed away at his residence Saturday, February 17, 2024. He was born Thursday, May 12, 1932, in Rochester, New York to the late Anthony Joseph Finazzo & Mary Filippi Finazzo. Vito had been employed at Carling Brewery for 17 years before eventually retiring from American Motors. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean conflict, and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He received great pleasure from hunting, fishing and dancing. Vito is survived by his wife of 23 years, Phyllis Ann Finazzo, son, Anthony Finazzo, both of Jackson, daughter; Vicki Boulting of Gulf Breeze, FL, daughter & son-in-law; Sharon & David...

Helen Jean (Jeannie) Godwin passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Dream Catchers Assisted Living, where she had resided for the last 17 years. Jeannie was born Monday, December 17, 1956, in Atlanta to the late Julian K. Godwin and the late Dorothy Jean Smith Godwin of Jackson. She was of the Christion faith. Jeannie was preceded in death by her brothers; James W. Godwin, Sr., and Julian (Kenneth) Godwin, also her sisters; Wanda Kay Godwin Cook, and Melinda Godwin. Jeannie is survived by her son, Michael (Quincy) Godwin, brothers and sister's in-law, Timothy & Kathy Godwin of McDonough, Tracy & Kaye Godwin of Monroe. Her sister, Sandra Sauls of Forest Park, sisters &...

Mrs. Lois Virginia Gordy, age 88, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Westbury Center of Jackson for Nursing and Healing, where she had resided since 2019. Mrs. Gordy was born Saturday, November 30, 1935, in Summerville, GA to the late James Bethel Johnson and Essie Lee Hale Johnson. She had been employed as a manager for Bell Tone Hearing Aids before her retirement. She was a member of Sardis Baptist Church in Lyerly, GA. She is survived by her daughter; Donna Saunders of Forsyth, sons; Monte & Frances (Sissy) Turner of Galesville, AL and Philip Betsill of McDonough, daughter-in-law; Shelia Hughes of Molena along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren and...

Mr. Alan Christopher Wise, age 44 of Chamblee, GA and formerly of Jackson, passed away late Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, as a result of complications from a heart attack suffered a few days earlier. Alan was born Monday, August 6, 1979, in Griffin, GA. Alan grew up in Jackson and graduated Jackson High School in 1997. He was active in High School sports including soccer, cross country track and basketball. He played trombone in the Red Regiment Band and the Valdosta State Blazin' Brigade and graduated Gordon State College. Alan loved history and family genealogy, and was the fifth and last generation to live in the Brownlee Family home on...

Debra Ann Brown, 69, of Jackson Georgia, died on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born in Griffin, Georgia on Thursday, January 21, 1954, to Joseph Harvey Brown Sr. (Big Joe) and Sara Ann Deraney Brown (Big Mama) of Jackson. Debra was a lifelong resident of Jackson where she attended Jackson High School and graduated in 1971. Debra was preceded in death by her parents Joseph Harvey Brown Sr. (Big Joe) and Sara Ann Deraney Brown (Big Mama), her beloved uncle and aunt C.B. Brown and Sadie Brown, and her "brother" Charlie Brown. Debra is survived by her two brothers: Joe (Cathy) Brown of Jackson and David (Monica) Brown of Peachtree City. She is also survived by other "sisters": Sandra...

Belinda Gail White Bass, age 62 of Griffin, passed away at her residence Friday morning, December 15, 2023. Gail was born Thursday, July 21, 1961, in Atlanta to Fred T. and Betty Jane White. She grew up and spent most of her life in Jackson, and graduated Jackson High School in the Class of 1979. She was employed as an assembly line technician for Caterpillar Corp. in Griffin for approximately 15 years. She loved horses, going to the beach and the lake. She dearly loved her granddaughter. Gail is survived by her son; Jared Bass of Yatesville, son and daughter-in-law Jason and Brooke Bass, granddaughter; Lakelynn Abigail Bass, mother; Betty Jane White, her brother & sister-in-law; Joe...

Mr. Zack Olin Carter peacefully passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 11, 2023, at his residence after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his devoted Family at the time of his death. Zack was a self-employed plumber and HVAC contractor by profession. He was well known and respected in Butts County and surrounding counties where he performed his skill for over 55 years. He was the fifth of six children born to the late Hubert and Sara Knowles Carter on Thursday, November 2, 1939, in Jackson, where he grew up and spent his entire life. When he wasn't working, he could be found in the woods, hunting or on the lake fishing, after his illness he started watching Yellowstone, and he...

Mrs. Betty Bishop Goff, age 91 of Jackson, passed early Wednesday morning September 6, 2023, at her residence. She was married to the late Jack Kenneth Goff for 49 years at the time of his death in January of 2002. She was born Friday, July 15, 1932, in Hiram, GA to the late Otis Albertis Bishop and Gladys Levada Canup Bishop. She graduated Hiram High School in the Class of 1950. Mrs. Goff started her career with the Butts County School System as a Paraprofessional and retired 14 years later as Secretary of the Jackson Primary School. She was a member of The Church of Christ in McDonough. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crafting and going to the Senior Citizens Center. She dearly loved her...

Mrs. Sandra Smith (Boonie) O'Neal, age 83 of Jackson, passed away late Sunday night, August 13, 2023 at Piedmont Henry Hospital. Boonie was born in Atlanta to the late Thomas Harry Smith and Kitty Maude English Smith on Monday, April 1, 1940. She had been married to the late Allen Dennis (Denny) O'Neal for 55+ years at the time of his death in January of 2016. Boonie was a member of the Jackson High School Class of 1958, and had been employed as the Business Manager at the Jackson Progress-Argus for many years until her retirement in the early 1990's. She was a faithful and active member of the Jackson United Methodist Church for most of her life. Survivors include her son; James Gregory...

Mr. Charles Lennis Hart, age 60 of Jackson, passed away at his residence Wednesday evening May 24, 2023. He was born in Atlanta on Monday, January 7, 1963 to Charles Hart and the late Eudora Montez Burford Hart. Lennis was employee at Snapper Equipment for 25 years, after the plant closed, he was a handy man and jack of all trades, and was also employed at Toga Mfg. as a press operator for the last few years until his health forced his retirement. Lennis enjoyed anything outdoors, in his spare time he could be found hunting, riding his Harley, grilling or working on cars. Lennis is survived by, his son; Jared Charles Hart, daughter; Ashley & Chad Feltman, all of Jackson, granddaughter;...