Mr. George Edgar Long, age 66, of Jonesboro, passed away October 15, 2019. George was born in Atlanta on May 1, 1953 to Gladys Cannon Long and the late George Walter Long. He grew up in the Atlanta area alongside his 3 brothers: Gary, Greg and Glen. From an early age, George was affectionately called “Scooter” by his mom. He...
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Maria Juliana Ramirez (1938-2018) Maria was born Mary June Carol Monko on June 17, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Sophia and Andrew Monko. She was a pioneer in the field of music, excelling at violin, viola, and piano at an early age. Maria graduated with top honors from Ithaca College School of Music and studied under the famed Charles Munch....
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Rufus Lester Gordy, age 90, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on October 12, 2019. Born July 6, 1929 to parents J.R. Gordy and Ulma Ellis Gordy. He was a great family man and a loving father. He married Huguette R. Guilletat in Angouleme, France and the couple had two daughters, Caroline (Gordy) Fleet and Anouchka (Gordy) Whitworth. He enjoyed reading...
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Larry Chris McKinnon, Sr. 67, of Columbus, Georgia passed away at his home on Monday, October 14, 2019. Larry was best known just simply as “Pa Pa” to many of his family and friends. He was born August 17, 1952 in Jakin, Georgia the son of Craten Eli McKinnon and Betty Juanita Hudson. Larry was a delivery driver for Bill...
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Priscilla McBride Allison was born March 27, 1942 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Edna Pruitt McBride and Boyce McBride. Ms. Allison was the oldest child and with that came great responsibility. She was a natural leader and set the tone for her younger siblings. She was a dedicated and loving mother and homemaker for many years and was...
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John Alvin Mathis, age 92, of Alpharetta, Georgia, formerly of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2019. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, October 17, 2019 at The Mansions of Alpharetta, 3675 Old Milton Parkway at 2:30 in the main dining room. Visitation following the service. John was born March 11, 1927 in Knoxville, Tennessee,...
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Scotty Elton Chriswell, Sr., age 55 of Loganville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Scotty was a roofer and general handyman. When he was not working, he spent time with his family and helping others. Scotty and his family grew up at True Gospel Baptist Church in Conyers. In his final days, Scotty accepted Christ as his Savior....
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Michael Edwin Edge was born September 7, 1953 in Columbus, Georgia to Connie Warcop Smith and the late Ladon Edge. Mike, as most knew him, graduated from Jordan High School in 1970 and began his career as a pipe fitter. In 1972, he married the love of his life, Andrea Lummus. They were married forty-three years until her passing. Together...
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Jack Lawrence Anderson, Sr. 55 of Box Springs, GA passed away October 9,2019 with his children by his side at home. Jack was born August 17, 1964 in Waycross, GA the son of Margaret Louise McFadden Anderson and Ronald Ray Anderson. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing and had many of his trophies to prove his devotion....
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John Anthony Raines, known to most as Johnny, 56, of Phenix City, Alabama was blessed to meet Jesus on October 6, 2019. He passed in his home after a long illness. Johnny was born May 7, 1963. Johnny is remembered by many in his “wonder years” as a skating machine and a good athlete in ball as well as boxing....
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