Haisten Funerals and Cremations
At Haisten Funerals and Cremations, we have a long-standing tradition of serving middle-Georgia families that dates back to 1916. We offer excellence and the finest in professional service. Our caring staff welcomes you to a warm and friendly atmosphere at Haisten Funerals and Cremations. Whether you prefer a small gathering, a traditional funeral or an elaborate celebration, you can trust us to assist you in planning and honoring your final wishes. At Haisten Funerals and Cremations and Haisten at Eastlawn Memorial Park, we believe that every life is unique. Every funeral should be too. We celebrate life. We also offer The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility. HAISTEN FUNERAL AND CREMATIONS Haisten opened its beautiful facility, located in McDonough, in 1993. The Haisten funeral home offers a large open foyer and three comfortable staterooms. Haisten's inspirational chapel features cathedral ceilings and seating for up to 290 guests. The building is surrounded by impressively landscaped grounds and includes an ample parking area. The staff at Haisten Funerals and Cremations takes pride in serving all cemeteries and all faiths. HAISTEN AT EASTLAWN MEMORIAL PARK Haisten at Eastlawn Memorial Park is a beautiful 34-acre perpetual care cemetery and is conveniently located a mile and a half from Haisten Funerals and Cremations. We offer a variety of choices for planning your family burial estate, including traditional ground burial, garden estates, mausoleum entombment, cremation niches and a special Veterans Garden for those who have served our country.
Our Obituaries
Priscilla Whybrew Lehman
May 3, 1944 - May 20, 2013
Mrs. Priscilla Joan Whybrew Lehman, age 69, of Rex, GA passed away May 20, 2013. Mrs. Lehman was born in Pulaski County, Indiana the daughter of the late Oliver Harold and Katherine Emma Appel Whybrew. She was also preceded in death by a brother Myron Whybrew. She was a registered nurse and worked most of her working career for Memorial Hospital in Indiana. Mrs. Lehman enjoyed spending time...
View Tribute »
Connie Patrick Jones
June 21, 1936 - May 19, 2013
Mrs. Connie Patrick Jones, age 76, of College Park, GA passed away May 19, 2013. Connie was born in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late Robert Alfred and Mary Frances McGuire Patrick. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Eugene Jones; and a brother, Robert Patrick. Connie enjoyed spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, flea markets and yard sales. Survivors...
View Tribute »
Thelma Merritt
May 19, 2013
Mrs. Thelma Lean Spyers Merritt, age 72, of Locust Grove, GA passed away May 19, 2013. Mrs. Merritt was born in Moultrie, GA the daughter of the late John and Madelyn Howard Spyers. She was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, being active in her church, cooking and reading. She was a member of the Life of the Spirit Church. Survivors are her husband, Billy...
View Tribute »
Carlton H. "Butch" Purvis, Sr.
May 18, 2013
Mr. Carlton Henney "Butch" Purvis, Jr., age 64 of Hampton, Georgia passed away May 18, 2013. Butch was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Carlton Henney Purvis, Sr. and Gladys Counts Purvis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda K. Nye Purvis. Butch was a retired plumber and enjoyed fishing, old country music and spending time with his family. Survivors include his children, Sheila...
View Tribute »
Nellie Haynes Floyd
May 16, 2013
Mrs. Nellie Haynes Floyd, age 95 of Riverdale, Georgia passed away May 16, 2013. She was born in Monroe County, Georgia to the late James Walter and Ida Kimbell Haynes. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 43 years, Ralph Lawrence Floyd and by brothers, Leverne and Olin Haynes. She retired from United Family Life and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hampton but later...
View Tribute »
Lori Tankersley
May 15, 2013
Mrs. Lori Salais Tankersley, age 50, of McDonough, GA passed away May 15, 2013. Lori was born in San Francisco, CA and was preceded in death by her mother, Antonia Guevara Amos. She worked most of her working career for MCI World COM in accounting. Lori enjoyed spending time with family and friends, crafts, fishing, board games, a loyal 49'S Fan, and played Alta Tennis. Survivors are her...
View Tribute »
Lexy Shore
May 14, 2013
Miss. Marion Ahlexus "Lexy" Shore, age 19 of McDonough, Georgia passed away May 14, 2013. She was born in Riverdale, Georgia to Joseph Austin Grimes and Patricia Irene Shore. Lexy was a free spirit and enjoyed helping people in her neighborhood. She had attended Locust Grove High School and was a member of His Freedom Reigns Christian Church and Amazing Grace World Outreach Church. Lexy, also...
View Tribute »
Sam W. Selfridge
May 14, 2013
Mr. Sam W. Selfridge, age 86 of McDonough, Georgia passed away May 14, 2013. He was born in McDonough to the late Samuel Isaac and Elvira Fields Selfridge. He was preceded in death by a brother, Max Selfridge and by sisters, Betty Stamps and Jeanette Greer. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII as a photographer. He operated Selfridge Carpet Company for 60 years, was a...
View Tribute »
Becky Heisley
May 14, 2013
Mrs. Becky Heisley, age 68 of McDonough, Georgia passed away May 14, 2013. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Irvin and Farell Buffington Mayo. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Harold Gordon Heisley. She graduated from Walter F. George High School in Atlanta and operated TLC Dry Cleaning in Fayetteville for 25 years. She attended Community Bible Church. ...
View Tribute »
Donald Dean Head
May 13, 2013
Mr. Donald Dean Head, age 70, of Jenkinsburg, GA passed away May 13, 2013. Don was born in Atlanta, GA the son of the late Arthur and Helen Louise Music Head. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Jean Head Sr. Don enjoyed spending time with family and friends, dirt track racing, NASCAR and working. Survivors are his wife, Linda Head of Jenkinsburg; children, Wayne Head of...
View Tribute »
Cynthia "Cindy" Wheeler DeLoach
January 25, 1950 - May 11, 2013
Mrs. Cynthia Wheeler DeLoach "Cindy", age 63, of McDonough, Georgia passed away May 11, 2013. Cindy was born in Stillwater, OK the daughter of the late Bruce and Mary Cover Wheeler. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Brent Wheeler. Cindy graduated and received her BS from Central State University in Edmond, OK and became a registered nurse where she enjoyed caring and doing for...
View Tribute »
Marion Geraldine "Jeri" Ramsey May
October 7, 1940 - May 10, 2013
Mrs. Marion Geraldine "Jeri" May, age 72, of McDonough, GA passed away May 10, 2013. Jeri was born in Fulton County the daughter of the late Marion Frank and Lucille Morris Ramsey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Lamar May; and a sister, Myra Bolson. Jeri was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, shopping, and...
View Tribute »
Bonnie Lee Flowers
May 8, 2013
Bonnie Lee Atkins Flowers, age 49 of Rex, GA passed away May 8, 2013. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
View Tribute »
William Victor "Bill" Highsmith
January 29, 1939 - May 6, 2013
Mr. William Victor "Bill" Highsmith, age 74 of McDonough, Georgia passed away May 6, 2013. He was born in Nahunta, Georgia to the late William Ivory and Ruby Keene Highsmith. Bill served his country in the United States Marine Corps and operated National Pest Control for 40 years. Bill enjoyed fishing, making people laugh, and sitting on his front porch swing. He was very committed to his...
View Tribute »
Alessandro "Al" Alessandri
May 1, 2013
Al Alessandri, age 91 of McDonough, GA passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. He was born on January 23, 1922 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Al was a World War II Veteran who served in France, India and China from 1942 – 1946. After a long career as a Tool Design Engineer with Lithonia Lighting, he retired in 1989. He was a talented musician who trained to be a concert violinist in his younger...
View Tribute »
Dawn Herring
April 30, 2013
Mrs. Dawn Herring, age 62 of McDonough, Georgia passed away April 30, 2013. She was born in Bremen, Georgia to the late Charles G. and Pauline Blair Stamps. She was preceded in death by a son, Brian Herring. Dawn was a 1968 graduate of Bremen High School and retired after 23 years as a paraprofessional, having worked at Lee Street Elementary in Jonesboro, Hickory Flat Elementary in McDonough...
View Tribute »
Patricia Ann Stansell
May 4, 1945 - April 28, 2013
Mrs. Patricia Ann Stansell, age 67, of Hampton, GA passed away April 28, 2013. Pat was born in Panama City, Florida the daughter of the late Edna Myrle Follendore. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Gardner. Pat enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, working puzzles, watching her favorite TV shows, singing and cooking. Survivors are her husband, Conally...
View Tribute »
Mary Lou Chaffin
April 27, 2013
Mary Louise Chaffin, age 51 of Hampton, Georgia passed away April 27, 2013. She was born in East Point, Georgia to the late James Calvin and Frances Madison Couch Chaffin. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Corsey. Mary Lou was a 1979 graduate of Stockbridge High School and was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church. She was employed with McDonald's of Lovejoy and enjoyed helping...
View Tribute »
Allen Terry Jacobs , Jr.
November 2, 1981 - April 27, 2013
Allen T. Jacobs Jr., age 31, of Jackson, GA passed away April 27, 2013. Allen was born in East Point, GA. He enjoyed music, musical instruments, wrestling, computer games and spending time with family. He is survived by his parents, Terry Jacobs of Jackson, GA and Rosalind Vanzant of Abbeville, GA; grandmother, Alethea Jacobs of Longs, SC; several loving aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside...
View Tribute »
Charles Lee Bruce
March 4, 1974 - April 24, 2013
Mr. Charles Lee Bruce, age 39, of McDonough, GA passed away April 24, 2013. Charles was born in Atlanta, GA and was preceded in death by his father, Carl E. Bruce. He was employed by Luxottica in McDonough. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, computer games, paintball, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Henry County Moose Lodge. Survivors are his wife, Alison...
View Tribute »
Martin B. Johnson
April 24, 2013
Martin B. Johnson age 44 of Stockbridge, GA passed away April 24, 2013. Martin was a Master Electrician with the IBEW Local #613 Union. He is survived by his wife, Heather Johnson of Stockbridge; father, Martin Johnson of Stockbridge; mother, Charlotte Terry of High Falls and sister, Belinda Benson of High Falls. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday April 28, 2013 at 3:00 PM in The Chapel of...
View Tribute »
William Thomas Marks
July 2, 1950 - April 23, 2013
Mr. William Thomas Marks, age 62, of Locust Grove, GA passed away April 23, 2013. Mr. Marks was born in Jacksonville, FL the son of the late William Robert and Mildred Sieg Marks. Mr. Marks was retired from Volkswagon/Audi Inc. of America. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, auto racing and sports. He is survived by his sister, Kathy Zebouni of Ponte Verda Beach, FL; nieces, Laura...
View Tribute »
John Thomas
April 20, 2013
Mr. John Thomas, age 78 of McDonough passed away April 20, 2013 at Piedmont Henry Hospital from complications of Dementia and Parkinsonism disease. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late John and Morene Thomas. He was preceded in death by a son, Eric Thomas and a brother, Lionel Thomas. He had resided in the Atlanta area for 23 years prior to moving to McDonough in 1993. John worked for...
View Tribute »
Wilson Goss
April 20, 2013
Mr. Wilson Ray Goss, age 79 of McDonough, Georgia passed away April 20, 2013. He was born in Oak Grove, Louisiana to the late Wiley Ray and Jessie Helen Wilson Goss. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gilbert Goss. Wilson served his country in the Naval Reserves while in high school then signed up for the United States Army as an MP in Germany. He retired after 24 years with General...
View Tribute »
Rudean Boggs Yancey
May 15, 1931 - April 15, 2013
Mrs. Rudean Boggs Yancey, age 81, of McDonough, GA passed away April 15, 2013. Mrs. Yancey was born in Gwinnett County, the daughter of the late J. R. and Minnie Lee Ethridge Boggs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Yancey; brother, Hubert Boggs and a sister, Pat Wingo. Mrs. Yancey worked for Southern Bell for 31 plus years. She was a member of the Bell South Pioneers. She...
View Tribute »
Sarah Loretta Pace Brandt
August 28, 1928 - April 15, 2013
Mrs. Sarah Loretta Pace Brandt, age 84, of Jackson, GA passed away April 15, 2013. Mrs. Brandt was born in Harlan, KY the daughter of the late Jesse and Ruby Nolan Pace. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Viola Clem and Hedie Ventrice; and a brother, Jesse Pace. Mrs. Brandt enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, living on the lake, and watching her Humming Birds. ...
View Tribute »
Karen Webber Taylor
December 11, 1951 - April 14, 2013
Karen Cecilia Webber Taylor, died April 14th 2013. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald R. Taylor; son, Stephen Webber; sisters, Paula Peppers and Trudy Crisp and her husband Fred Crisp; nieces, Kacy Pearson, Yuki Neary, her daughters Miranda and Marissa and Mettie Hogan. Karen was born 12-11-51 in Knoxville TN. The family moved to Florida before settling in Georgia, where she met...
View Tribute »
David "Goober" Austin
April 11, 2013
Mr. David Arthur "Goober" Austin, age 55, of McDonough, GA passed away April 11, 2013. David was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Henry County High School and worked most of his working career for Coca Cola as a fork lift operator. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Wilbur Austin; sister, Gloria Austin. David enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing golf,...
View Tribute »
Mary Foster
April 11, 2013
Mary J. Foster age 68 of Jonesboro, Georgia passed away April 11, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. Mary was a member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in McDonough. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Doug Foster; daughter, Debbie Britt of McDonough; son and daughter in law, Danny and Tammey Foster of Hampton; grandchildren, Garrison...
View Tribute »
Opal White
April 11, 2013
Opal T. White, age 85 of Locust Grove, GA passed away April 11, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Horace Lee and Lucy Tingle. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed. A faithful Christian, she was a member of Locust Grove First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Earl M. White. She is survived...
View Tribute »
Jose Llaurado
April 10, 2013
Mr. Jose Raul Llaurado age 90 of Thomaston Ga, died April 10, 2013 at his residence.
Mr. Llaurado was born on March 17, 1923 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba to the late Bartolome and Petronila Tellez Llaurado. He worked as a Lawyer for many years in Cuba. Mr. Llaurado was employed with Merrill Lynch on Wall Street briefly and later retired as a teacher in Monticello New York. He was a former...
View Tribute »
Katie Pittman
April 10, 2013
Mrs. Katie Lou Pittman, age 90 of McDonough, GA passed away April 10, 2013. She was born in Duluth, GA to the late R.D. and Dolly Holmes. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Katie was a volunteer at Henry Medical Center for 16 years and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Herbert (Bus) Pittman. She is survived by her daughter...
View Tribute »
Robert Bob Moseley
April 8, 2013
Robert A. (Bob) Moseley, age 65 of Stockbridge, GA died April 8, 2013. He was well loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He worked for Sun Trust Bank for 30 plus years, was a member of First Baptist Church of Decatur and a member of Panthersville Lodge #543 FA&M. After his retirement, Bob went to massage therapy school and was a certified massage therapist. In his later...
View Tribute »
Roy Goodson, Sr.
July 15, 1930 - April 6, 2013
Mr. Roy Lamar Goodson, Sr., age 82 of McDonough, Georgia passed away April 6, 2013. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia to the late Green Berry and Ruby Lucille Van Horn Goodson. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Boozer. Roy served his country in the United States Marine Corp and was a graduate of Georgia Tech. He retired after 25 years with BellSouth where he was a member of the...
View Tribute »
Elizabeth "Pinkie" Riley Hogan
May 23, 1924 - April 2, 2013
Mrs. Elizabeth "Pinkie" Riley Hogan, age 88, of McDonough, GA passed away April 2, 2013. Mrs. Hogan was born in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late James William and Alma Pauline Mitchell Riley. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Buck King, Ernest Steve Owens and Jack Franklin Hogan. Mrs. Hogan retired from the Department of Defense Investigative Services with 42 plus years. Mrs....
View Tribute »
Gail Shropshire White
March 30, 2013
Elizabeth Gail Shropshire White of Stockbridge, GA, passed away on March 30. Survivors include Hal L. White, Sr. of Stockbridge, GA, Wendy W. Brockman, of Madison, GA, Paige W. Rhodes, of San Antonio, TX, Hal L. White, Jr, of Stockbridge, GA; Grandsons, Eric Brockman and Mitchell Rhodes; Brother, Donald C. Shropshire of Greenwich CT., and several nieces and nephews. A private service will be...
View Tribute »
Kenneth Pye
March 28, 2013
Battalion Chief Bobby Kenneth Pye, age 74, of Jonesboro, GA passed into the arms of Jesus on March 28, 2013 at Vitas Hospice in Stockbridge. Kenneth was born in Atlanta, Georgia the son of the late Eugene and Corine Pye. He grew up in Atlanta and loved it all of his life. He graduated from Hoke Smith High School in 1957 where he was president of his senior class and an outstanding football...
View Tribute »
Pauline Marstaller Plummer
June 30, 1926 - March 24, 2013
Mrs. Pauline Marstaller Plummer, age 86, of Stockbridge, GA passed away March 24, 2013. Mrs. Plummer was born in Durham, MA the daughter of the late August and Elizabeth Irene Brougham Marsteller. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Lester McKenzie and Paul Plummer and a sister, Jean Sandford. She was a member of Open Door Chapel in McDonough. Mrs. Plummer enjoyed spending time with...
View Tribute »
Ruth Winkles
December 8, 1925 - March 22, 2013
Mrs. Ruth Winkles, age 87 of McDonough, Georgia passed away March 22, 2013. She was born in McDonough, Georgia to the late J.B. and Susie Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerry Winkles and by a son, Wayne Winkles. Ruth was a member of Sardis Baptist Church and was a retired cotton mill worker. She was an avid reader, especially the Bible. She enjoyed church activities and...
View Tribute »
Jerrine "Jerri" Moss
March 21, 2013
Mrs. Jerrine "Jerri" Moss, age 63 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away March 21, 2013. Jerri was born in Pisgah, Alabama the late Harvey Lee and Miley Mae Thurmond Owens. She was preceded in death by her son, Don Jones. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed gardening. Survivors include her husband of 13 years, Buster Moss of Locust Grove; daughters, Paige Floyd of Jackson and Dawn...
View Tribute »
Billie J. Nichols
November 26, 1939 - March 21, 2013
Mrs. Billie J. Nichols, age 73 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away March 21, 2013. She was born in Gadsden, Alabama to the late Mayburn Ira and Ilava Self Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Nichols, Jr. and her brother, Jerry Edwin Taylor. Billie was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed working crossword puzzles and spending time with her great grandchildren. Survivors...
View Tribute »
Linda Newberry Crews
August 26, 1960 - March 20, 2013
Linda Newberry Crews, 52 of Stockbridge, Georgia died the morning of March 20, 2013. She was born August 26, 1960 in Charleston, SC, daughter of Robert and Jeanette Newberry. She graduated from North Charleston High School in 1979. She was the loving wife of William Douglas Crews and the devoted mother of Melissa and Christi. She was preceded in death by her sister, Patty Newberry,...
View Tribute »
Chuck Brisendine
July 22, 1958 - March 19, 2013
Mr. Chuck Brisendine, age 54 of Kelleytown, Georgia passed away March 19, 2013. Chuck was born in Henry County, Georgia to Mary Ann Kelley and the late James Charles Brisendine. He was preceded in death by his brother in law, Jamie Cook. He had attended Kelley Presbyterian Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his daughters, Kelley D. (Dory) Buice and Kayla L. Brisendine;...
View Tribute »
Hazel Marie Simonds Miller
November 18, 1928 - March 16, 2013
Mrs. Hazel Marie Miller, age 84, of McDonough, Georgia passed away March 16, 2013. Mrs. Miller was born in Cherokee County, NC the daughter of the late Robert and Ora Long Simonds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Conrad Miller; sister, Shirley Simonds; brothers, Claude, Ray, Lloyd and Bobby Simonds. Mrs. Miller enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking and...
View Tribute »
G T Lester
December 8, 1926 - March 15, 2013
Mr. G T Lester, age 86, of McDonough, Georgia passed away March 15, 2013. Mr. Lester was born in Cairo, GA the son of the late Andy Lee and Myrtle Duneven Lester. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Billy and Frank Lester; sisters, Cora Lester, Mary Huntsinger and Agnes Hunt. Mr. Lester was a member of McDonough Baptist Tabernacle. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends,...
View Tribute »
Eric Christian Sanders
September 1, 1967 - March 14, 2013
Eric Christian Sanders, age 45, of Stockbridge, Georgia passed away March 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Mickey Sanders and a brother, Lee Sanders. Survivors are his mother, Cecilia Sanders and a brother, Neal Sanders of Stockbridge; niece and nephew, Miranda and Nolan Sanders of Fairburn. A private graveside service for Eric will be held by his family with Rev. Tandy Mayo...
View Tribute »
Doris Drummond Ellis
August 1, 1924 - March 12, 2013
Mrs. Doris Drummond Ellis, age 88, of McDonough, GA formerly of Forest Park, passed away March 12, 2013. Mrs. Ellis was born in Dacula, GA the daughter of the late, William Sanford and Minnie Pearl Freeman Drummond. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Henry Ellis and several siblings. She was a member of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Forest Park and a previous member...
View Tribute »
James "Jimmy" "Lucky" King
January 27, 1945 - March 10, 2013
Mr.James Hiram "Jimmy" King, age 68 of McDonough Georgia has passed on March 10, 2013. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Nathan James and Eunice Inez Benton King. He was preceded in death by a son, James Jason King, a daughter, Melissa Gail King, and a sister, Elizabeth Ellen Autry. Jimmy, also know by many as "Lucky", enjoyed Nascar, time with his family, was an avid rock and roll...
View Tribute »
Carolyn Baker Balog
February 24, 1942 - March 9, 2013
Mary Carolyn Baker Balog, 71, of Hampton, Georgia passed away on March 9th, 2013 in Atlanta, GA.
Carolyn was born in Harriman, Tennessee, to Charles Granville and Roxana Foreman Baker on February 24, 1942. She went to high school at Harriman High School, where her mother taught Latin, French and Spanish and graduated in 1960. She went on to earn an associate degree from Virginia Intermont...
View Tribute »
Eladio Nunez
February 15, 1964 - March 6, 2013
Mr. Ramon Eladio Nuñez, age 49, of Hampton, GA passed away March 6, 2013. Eladio was born in the Domican Republic. He worked as a medical sales representative. Eladio was a member of Saint Phillip Benizi. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, and swimming. He was known for his loving personality and he never...
View Tribute »
Ron Duncan
December 25, 1942 - March 6, 2013
Mr. Ronald Odell Duncan, age 70 of Hampton, Georgia passed away March 6, 2013. He was born in Abingdon, Virginia to the late Garnett Odell and Dora Framces Nunley Duncan. Ron served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a retired over the road truck driver. He was a faithful member of McDonough Christian Church, where he was in charge of caring for the church...
View Tribute »
Thomas E. Steele
August 30, 1928 - March 6, 2013
Dr. Thomas E. Steele drew his last quiet breath early Wednesday morning, March 6, 2013 at 4:00 a.m. at Kathy Care Hospice. Dr. Steele and his wife Doris moved to an assisted living home in Cartersville, Georgia after experiencing declining health. The years had taken away many physical abilities from Doc but he never lost the " raise" his eyebrow in surprise, the wink at the inside knowledge of...
View Tribute »
Dale Cox Mason
July 31, 1915 - March 6, 2013
Mrs. Dale Cox Mason, age 97, of Locust Grove, GA passed away March 6, 2013. Mrs. Mason was born in Locust Grove, the daughter of the late George Napoleon and Agnes Maude Combs Cox. She was also preceded in death by her husband, L. H. Mason; sisters, Rebecca Cox Thompson and Lenora Cox Miller. Mrs. Mason enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking and baking, gardening, singing in...
View Tribute »
Margaret McGarity Fischer
February 28, 1920 - March 4, 2013
Mrs. Margaret Lucillle McGarity Fischer, age 93, of Colorado Springs, CO formerly of Henry County passed away March 4, 2013. Mrs. Fischer was born in McDonough, GA the daughter of the late Homer and Nora Sherwood McGarity. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Fischer and eleven siblings. Mrs. Fischer worked as a beauty consultant for 34 years. She enjoyed spending time with...
View Tribute »
Harold Ray Brown
July 17, 1931 - March 4, 2013
Harold Ray Brown, age 81, of Locust Grove, GA passed away March 4, 2013. Ray was born in Atco, GA the son of the late Hayden and Leslie Mullinax Brown. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Brown. Ray retired from US Navy with 20 plus years of service and retired from the Clayton County Sheriff's Department with 15 plus years of service. He was a member of the Riverdale Masonic...
View Tribute »
Veronica Randall O'Barr
January 24, 1916 - March 3, 2013
Mrs. Henry Veronica Randall O'Barr, age 97, of Mesquite, Texas formerly of Henry County, passed away March 3, 2013. Mrs. O'Barr was born in Livonia, GA the daughter of the late Clarence Richard and Rilla Zuella Pierce Randall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Dewey O'Barr; son, Ronnie Randall O'Barr; daughter, Jimmie Davidson and two great grandchildren. She was a member...
View Tribute »
Justine Ledford Kelley
October 21, 1940 - February 28, 2013
Mrs. Justine Ledford Kelley, age 72, of McDonough, GA passed away February 28, 2013. Justine was born in Clayton, GA the daughter of the late Virgil Peter and Margie Zenobia Justus Ledford. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James Ledford. Justine enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, taking care of her animals, raising African violets and roses and working in her...
View Tribute »
Nancy Graham
February 27, 2013
Ms. Nancy Graham, age 74 of McDonough, Georgia passed away February 27, 2013. She was born in Auburn, Indiana to the late Carl Leo and Hazel Gibson Barnhart. Nancy was an involved member of Oakland Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and played the organ. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family and knitting. Survivors include her children, John (Kristie)...
View Tribute »
Vivian Maribella Crowe
February 22, 2013 - February 23, 2013
Little Miss Vivian Maribella Crowe, infant daughter of Lance and Betsy McClendon Crowe passed away February 23, 2013. She was born February 22, 2013 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. Survivors include her parents, Lance and Betsy Crowe of Locust Grove; siblings, Eli and Caleb Saldivar and twin brother, Keller Crowe; maternal grandparents, Pedro McClendon and Janice Cleveland Boyce both of...
View Tribute »
Kellie Love
May 26, 1922 - February 22, 2013
Mr. Kellie Love, age 90 of McDonough, Georgia passed away February 22, 2013. He was born in Trafford, Alabama to the late F.J. and Pernie Tawbush Love. He was preceded in death by wives, Myra Hulsey Love and Betty Tawbush Love and by siblings, Persian Love, Nellie Buckner, Zuma Tidmore and Marie Morris. Kellie served his country in the United States Army during WWII in the 34th Infantry as a...
View Tribute »
Betty Floyd Little
May 15, 1931 - February 18, 2013
Mrs. Betty Jo Little, age 81 of Hampton, Georgia passed away February 18, 2013. She was born in Hampton, Georgia to the late Arnold Eugene and Ruby Lee Brown Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husband, James David "Jimmy" Little; step-mother, Mary Kate Barnes Floyd; brothers, Cecil and Jack Floyd and infant great granddaughters. She graduated from Jonesboro High School and was a member of...
View Tribute »
Nira Lene McKeehan Martin
August 7, 1933 - February 18, 2013
Mrs. Nira Lene McKeehan Martin age 79, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away February 18, 2013. She was born in LaGrange, GA the daughter of the late David Aubrey and Mary Savannah Wilson McKeehan. She was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, singing and dancing. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Junior Martin; daughter, Deborah Lynn...
View Tribute »
Ray Brewster Rainer
October 25, 1949 - February 17, 2013
Mr. Ray Brewster Rainer, age 63 of McDonough, Georgia passed away February 17, 2013. Ray was born in Cedartown, Georgia to the late Robert Andrew and Jane Brewster Rainer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Suzette Kelly Rainer. Ray served his country in the United States Army and was a member of McDonough Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of Gupton Jones Mortuary School and co...
View Tribute »
Oscar Palmer Sims
February 21, 1921 - February 17, 2013
Mr. Oscar Palmer Sims, age 91, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away February 17, 2013. Mr. Sims was born in Locust Grove, GA, the son of the late Oscar Wesley and Mary Lee Patrick Sims. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Savage; siblings, Charlie Sims, Thomas Sims, Lucy Allen, Dorothy Nix, Elizabeth Sims and Annie Louise Sims. He served his country in the US Army Air...
View Tribute »
Toni Shellhorse Brock
September 26, 1949 - February 17, 2013
Mrs. Toni Regina Shellhorse Brock, age 63, of McDonough, GA passed away February 17, 2013. Toni was born in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late Eugene and Betty Lou Steele Shellhorse. Toni worked most of her working career as a legal secretary. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking and traveling. Survivors are her husband, Darryl Brock of McDonough; children, Scott...
View Tribute »
Bobby Crawford Brown
October 1, 1927 - February 17, 2013
Mr. Bobby Crawford Brown, age 85, of Locust Grove, GA passed away February 17, 2013. He was born in Luella, GA the son of the late Henry Clifford and Kate Pendley Brown SR. Bobby served his country in the US Army; he worked for Southern States, and retired from Delta Air Lines with 20 years of service. He was a member of the Locust Grove United Methodist Church where he served in all areas of...
View Tribute »
Margaret Macko Wade
May 26, 1918 - February 16, 2013
Margaret Macko Wade, age 94, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away at home on Saturday February 16. Mrs. Wade was born in Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Mary Billy and Ben Macko. Margaret was born and raised in the small steel mill town of Monessen. During the great depression, she moved to New York City at the age of 18. She met her late husband Tom when she ran over him with a bicycle. ...
View Tribute »
Sue Ann Linville Woodrum
May 7, 1945 - February 16, 2013
Mrs. Sue Ann Linville Woodrum, age 67, of Stockbridge, GA passed away February 16, 2013. Sue was born in Charleston, WVA the daughter of the late Kessel Cyril and Iva Jean Vickers Linville. She was saved and baptized at Beach Grove Baptist Church, later became a member of Lower Falls Baptist Church where she also worked as a secretary. Sue had retired from Southern Regional Medical Center...
View Tribute »
James Albert Stephens
February 11, 1956 - February 12, 2013
Mr. James Albert "Jimmy" Stephens, age 57, of McDonough, GA passed away February 12, 2013. Jimmy was born in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Tucker High School Class of '74' and had an associated degree from DeKalb Junior College. Jimmy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, wood working, camping and playing his guitar. He was preceded in death by his father, James Garner...
View Tribute »
Margaret Virginia Moody Still
March 26, 1933 - February 11, 2013
Mrs. Margaret Virginia Moody Still, age 79, of McDonough, GA passed away February 11, 2013. Margaret was born in Mableton, GA the daughter of the late Gordon Eugene and Ruth Virginia Dodgen Moody. She was a member of McDonough First Baptist Church. Margaret enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, gardening and yard work, reading, painting, sewing, crossword puzzles and the...
View Tribute »
Sara Ragsdale Miller
November 27, 1922 - February 10, 2013
Mrs. Sara Valerie Ragsdale Miller, age 90, of McDonough, GA passed away February 10, 2013. Mrs. Miller was born in East Point, GA the daughter of the late James David and Ethel Lee Burks Ragsdale. She was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Dick" Meredith Miller, Sr in 1986. Survivors are her...
View Tribute »
S. Tom Ellis
February 9, 2013
Simon Thomas (S.T. , Tom) Ellis passed on to his heavenly home on February 9, 2013 at the age of 91. Tom was born to John Mundy and Rosa Crowell Ellis on July 10, 1921, in Atlanta, GA. He learned and pursued a strong work ethic on his family farm in Fayetteville until enlisting in Army Air Corps the day following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, serving in WWII from 1941 through 1945, serving as Tech...
View Tribute »
Richard Raymond Cook
November 9, 1928 - January 31, 2013
LTC Richard Raymond Cook, age 84, of Hampton, GA passed away January 31, 2013. LTC Cook was born in Horton, Kansas the son of the late Raymond Finley and Beulah Bell Losey Cook. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Jack and Ralph Cook. He served his country in the US Army for 21 years, after retiring he worked for Kawneer in purchasing, and Humboldt Wedag in purchasing and expediting. ...
View Tribute »
Jerry Edwards
December 24, 1939 - January 31, 2013
Mrs. Jerry Davenport Edwards, age 73, of McDonough, GA passed away January 31, 2013. Mrs. Edwards was born in Calhoun, GA the daughter of the late Aldon Clay and Bessie Mae Gravitt Davenport. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Howard Davenport. She was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, gardening, and caring for animals. Survivors are her...
View Tribute »
Ophelia Poore
January 31, 2013
Ms. Ophelia Virginia Poore, age 89 of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away January 31, 2013. She was born in Schoolfield, Virginia to the late Virgil and Maude Walker Fordham. Ophelia was the last of her siblings, was an avid reader and enjoyed working puzzle and word books. Survivors include her children, Tonia Jo (Jack) Spain of Newnan, Jackie Coker of Locust Grove, Jack R. (Kay) Poore of Griffin...
View Tribute »
Charles Kersey
January 29, 2013
Mr. Charles E. Kersey, age 51 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away January 29, 2013. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia and worked for the State of Georgia. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Viola and John Henry Kersey and Winifred Feltman. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Locust Grove where he was involved with the Iron Man Ministry. He once was a member of Rotary...
View Tribute »
Rajeswari "Raji" Panuganti
January 28, 2013
Miss. Rajeswari "Raji" Panuganti, age 45 of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 28, 2013. She was born in India to Devara Tupili and the late Devara Panuganti. Raji was a parishioner of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church and enjoyed animals, plants, her dogs and was a people person. Survivors include her fiancé, Eric Burke of McDonough; daughters, Erica and Nina Burke; mother, Devara...
View Tribute »
Herbert McLemore
November 3, 1931 - January 24, 2013
Mr. Herbert McLemore, age 81, of Hampton, GA passed away January 24, 2013. Mr. McLemore was born in Sumner, GA the son of the late David Hazard and Eva Lottie Williams McLemore Sr. He was also preceded in death by several siblings and his first wife, Nina Ferguson McLemore. Mr. McLemore served his country in the United State Air Force. He was a member of Hampton First Baptist Church and a...
View Tribute »
Stanley Graham Uber
January 24, 2013
Mr. Stanley Graham Uber, age 62, of McDonough, GA passed away January 24, 2013. Mr. Uber was born in Minneapolis, MN the son of the late Glenn Graham and Elizabeth Ann Noeth Uber. He worked for FAA as a computer specialist. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Mr. Uber served his country in the US Navy from 1969-1973. Survivors are his wife, Rebecca Uber of McDonough; children, Kelley...
View Tribute »
Thomas "Dock" Garnett
September 15, 1927 - January 23, 2013
Thomas Wilson (Dock) Garnett, Sr. age 85, McDonough, GA went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Paxville, SC on September 15, 1927, to the late Joe and Beulah (Thigpen) Garnett. Preceded in death by brothers Joseph & Howard Garnett and sisters Alma Garnett & Kathryne Bailey. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Quillan Rentz (Penny) Garnett of...
View Tribute »
George Carroll Luna
April 5, 1933 - January 21, 2013
Mr. George Carroll Luna, age 79 of Hampton, Georgia passed away January 21, 2013. He was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee to the late William Alexander and Kathrine Elizabeth Campbell Luna. George was the Pharmacist and owner of Luna Drug Company for over 30 years where he enjoyed working and serving his customers. He was a member of the Hampton Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Shriners of Atlanta...
View Tribute »
Juanda Ramsey Beshears
January 21, 2013
Mrs. Juanda Ramsey Beshears, age 83 of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 21, 2013. She was born in Perrin, Texas to the late Ollie Holbert and Myrtle Custis Ramsey. She was preceded in death by siblings, CB, Olevia, Lewis, Clarence, Earl, Faye, Leo and Helen. Juanda was a graduate of North Texas State University and a member of the First Baptist Church of McDonough. She enjoyed gardening...
View Tribute »
Allen Parker
January 19, 2013
Mr. Allen Parker, age 56 of Jonesboro, Georgia passed away January 19, 2013. He was born in Dothan, Alabama to Kate Fellows Parker and the late Robert Odell Parker. Allen was a member of Bluff Springs Baptist Church in Ashford, Alabama and retired after 24 years with ABF. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union Local 728. Allen enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in the...
View Tribute »
Jacob Dakota Satterfield
July 29, 1997 - January 19, 2013
Jacob Dakota Satterfield, age 15, passed away January 19, 2013. Jacob is a sophomore in high school who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, baseball, wrestling, fishing, camping and campfires. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Jacob was preceded in death by grandparents, Edward and Margaret Willis. He is survived by his parents, Ricky and Donna Satterfield; siblings, Caleb...
View Tribute »
Rhonda Gayle Tackett
January 19, 2013
Rhonda Bailey Tackett, 57, of Locust Grove, Ga passed away on January 19, 2013. Rhonda was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt.
Rhonda graduated from Southwest Dekalb High School in 1973 and shortly afterwards began her career with the Georgia Department of Public Safety. She worked in driver's services in Atlanta before moving to Statesboro, Georgia where she served as a Georgia...
View Tribute »
Thomas Logan Harrison, Jr.
October 24, 1921 - January 19, 2013
Mr. Logan Harrison, 91, passed away on January 19, 2013. He has born October 24, 1921 in Forest Park, GA the son of the late Mary Ethel and Thomas Harrison. He served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. He also worked at Zep Mfg. Co. Logan was a devoted husband to his late wife of 62 years, Evelyn Fritchie Harrison. He was also a loving father and Gramps to his children, grandchildren and...
View Tribute »
Janie Speed Richardson
May 2, 1938 - January 19, 2013
Mrs. Janie Speed Richardson, age 74, of McDonough, GA passed away January 19, 2013. Mrs. Richardson was born in Clayton, GA the daughter of the late Joe Calloway and Samantha Moore Speed. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, gardening, reading, TV and working word puzzles. She was preceded in death by several siblings and a daughter, Vicki Mann. Survivors are her...
View Tribute »
Virginia Coker Crumbley
August 19, 1928 - January 19, 2013
Mrs. Virginia Coker Crumbley, age 84, of Locust Grove, GA passed away January 19, 2013. Virginia was born in Butts County the daughter of the late Ralph Gleaton and Willie McKibben Coker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Lawrence Crumbley. Virginia was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Locust Grove and participated in all of the activities with the Jolly Elders....
View Tribute »
C. Allen Shannon
March 5, 1958 - January 17, 2013
Mr. C. Allen Shannon, age 54, of McDonough, GA passed away January 17, 2013. Allen was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence H. Shannon. Allen was self employed as a commercial diver. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, diving, boating, white water kayaking, mountain rescue and repelling. Allen was known for his caring nature and willingness...
View Tribute »
Romualdo Castillo
December 16, 1942 - January 17, 2013
Mr. Romualdo Castillo ("Don Romualdo"), age 70, of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 17, 2013 . He was born in Magiscatzin, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Don Romualdo was the son of the late Gerardo Castillo Arzamendi and Evodia Melo Rivera. He was self employed as a professional photographer. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, hunting, photography, gardening and watching...
View Tribute »
Jane Golden Pate
December 30, 1938 - January 16, 2013
Mrs. Jane Golden Pate, age 74, of McDonough, GA passed away January 16, 2013. Mrs. Pate was born in Homerville, GA the daughter of the late Curtis and Mary Alma Finley Golden. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Forest Park. Jane worked at Emory-Midtown better known as Crawford W. Long Hospital as a Administrative Nursing Supervisor for 53 years. She enjoyed spending time with...
View Tribute »
Roger "Mann" Lanier McLendon
January 15, 1946 - January 15, 2013
Mr. Roger "Mann" Lanier McLendon, age 67, of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 15, 2013. Roger was born in Locust Grove, the son of the late Roger Henry and Vinnie Thomas McLendon. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donnie McLendon. He served his country in the US Army from 1968-1969. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, spoiling his grandchildren, working in...
View Tribute »
Penny Boyd Sanders
January 6, 1957 - January 14, 2013
Ms. Penny Darlene Boyd Sanders, age 56, of McDonough, GA passed away January 14, 2013. Penny enjoyed spending time with family and friends and spoiling her granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her father, Elbert J. Boyd. Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and Chris Stamps of Jackson, granddaughter, Savannah English of Jackson; mother, Jean Boyd of McDonough; siblings, Bill...
View Tribute »
Joe Francis Collins
January 26, 1935 - January 14, 2013
Mr. Joe Francis Collins, age 77, of Locust Grove, GA passed away January 14, 2013. Joe was born in Ninety Six, South Carolina the son of the late James Floyd and Reba Vaughn Collins. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1954 – 1958. Joe retired from Delta Air Lines as a Senior System Maintenance Coordinator with 35 years of service. He was a member of the...
View Tribute »
Patricia Helen Wood
January 13, 2013
Mrs. Patricia Helen Wood, age 80 of Hampton, Georgia passed away January 13, 2013. Pat was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O'Keeffe. She retired after 20 years as a social worker with Community Medical Center in Toms River, New Jersey and also 20 years as a travel agent where she enjoyed world travel. She was a parishioner of St. Justin's Catholic Church in Toms...
View Tribute »
Michael R. Pumphrey
January 11, 2013
Mr. Michael R. Pumphrey, age 70 of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 11, 2013. Mike was born in Joliet, Illinois to the late Earl Russell and Cecile Tennessee Riel Pumphrey. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He was a salesman for TSYS Systems and enjoyed fishing and was a music lover. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Pumphrey of McDonough, GA;...
View Tribute »
Joseph Levy
January 10, 2013
Joseph Levy, born on October 23, 1926 in Verbiz, Ukraine fell asleep in the Lord and passed into eternal life on the evening of January 10, 2013 under palliative care in Stockbridge, Georgia. He was survived in blessed memory by his son, Bohdan J. Levy, his daughters in law, Pamela J. Levy and Frances Levy and his grandchildren, Joseph, Michael and Theresa. He immigrated into America with his...
View Tribute »
Tyre Upchurch
January 10, 2013
Mr. Tyre Ellis Upchurch, age 88 of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 10, 2013. He was born in McDonough, Georgia to the late Jesse Tyre and Arrie Minda Turner Upchurch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Piper Upchurch in 2008 and by three sisters. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. He retired after over 35...
View Tribute »
Reuben Ward "R.W" Duffey
January 9, 2013
Mr. Reuben Ward "R.W." Duffey, age 75 of Jackson, Georgia passed away January 9, 2013. He was born in Stockbridge, Georgia to the late Ralph Samuel Duffey, Sr. and Kitty Mae Turner Duffey. He was preceded in death by brothers, J.T. Duffey, Oscar H. Duffey and Ralph S. Duffey, Jr. He served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of McDonough Christian Church. He retired from...
View Tribute »
Haisten Funerals and Cremations
1745 Zack Hinton Parkway, South
McDonough,
GA
30253
map it
View Phone Number
FAX: (770) 914-9050
View Website
Flowers»
.
