OBITUARIES

Mary Helen Purvis

Mary Helen Purvis

November 7, 2019

Mary "Helen" Purvis, of Forest Park, passed away on November 7, 2019. Mrs. Purvis was an avid gardener with a green thumb. She absolutely loved to work in the garden. Services for Mrs. Purvis will be held in our chapel on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Bro. Venny Miller will be officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial...

Thu Tam Thi Tram

Thu Tam Thi Tram

October 31, 2019

Thu Tam Thi Tram, of Morrow, passed away on October 31, 2019.  The family of Ms. Tram will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Saturday, November 02, 2019 from 12pm-8pm, Sunday, November 03, 2019 from 1pm - 8pm , Monday, November 04, 2019 from 9am - 8pm, and Tuesday, November 05, 2019 from 8:30am-10:45am. We will leave the...

John Charles Slaton

John Charles Slaton

October 28, 2019

John C. Slaton, of Morrow, passed away on October 28, 2019. Mr. Slaton attended Forest Park High School and was a 1982 graduate of Woodward Academy. He attended Georgia Southern University, followed by Georgia State University, where he graduated in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in business administration.

Services will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Reynolds, Ga.,...

Jimmy Howard Saxton

Jimmy Howard Saxton

October 24, 2019

Jimmy H. Saxton, of Locust Grove, passed away on October 24, 2019. Jimmy was a graduate of Hapeville High School, Class of 1956. He moved on to be a life insurance salesman and retired from Life of Georgia. He is survived by his partner Dorothy “Dottie” Richardson; sons, Timothy Saxton, Dennis Saxton, and Chris Saxton; daughters, Vicki Wetzel, Patti Matalone,...

Long Van Dang

Long Van Dang

October 24, 2019

Long Van Dang, of Forest Park, passed away on October 24, 2019.  The family of Mr. Dang will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 1pm-8pm, Monday, October 28, 2019 from 9am - 8pm , and Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 9am - 1pm. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park...

Doris Gwinette

Doris Gwinette

October 19, 2019

Doris O. Gwinette, of Forest Park, passed away on October 19, 2019. Mrs. Gwinette loved piano and the recorder. She loved music and singing in the choir;  travel and the theater.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Brooks Gwinette;  son, Edwin Gwinette;  daughter, Anna Cockrell; and brother, Wesley Owens. She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Gwinette of...

Francis M. Triplett

Francis M. Triplett

October 13, 2019

Francis M. Triplett, of McDonough, passed away on October 13, 2019.  A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 12:00 pm to 1:45 pm. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Greta Triplett. He...

Marylan Jan Breaux

Marylan Jan Breaux

October 9, 2019

Marylan J. Breaux, of Jonesboro, passed away on October 9, 2019. Her service will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 4:00 pm. Dr. Paul Cook will be officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, prior to service.

She will be missed by her son, Ray Pugh of Ball...

Mary Kehler Daniel

Mary Kehler Daniel

September 28, 2019

Mary Kehler Daniel, of Forest Park, passed away on September 28, 2019. Mary was a native of Manitoba, Canada. A memorial service will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Pastor Justin Kollmeyer will be officiating. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Nelson "Bud" Daniel; son, Bill...

John W. Pearson, Jr.

John W. Pearson, Jr.

September 22, 2019

John W. Pearson, Jr., of Forest Park, passed away on September 22, 2019. He is survived by his fiance, Rosie Dixon of Forest Park; sisters, Rose Mary Franklin of Sylacauga, AL, Dorothy Morgan of Oneonta, AL, and Janie Bushong (Wayne) of Oneonta, AL; grandchildren, Hope Shoemaker and Michael Shoemaker, numerous nieces and nephews. 

Ellen Jane Quigley

Ellen Jane Quigley

September 20, 2019

 Ellen Jane Quigley, of Forest Park, passed away on September 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Quigley and her son, Joseph Brian Quigley. She is survived by her son, Greg Quigley (Kim) of McDonough; many borthers and sisters; grandchildren, Andrew Quigley, Stephen Quigley, and Rachel Quigley, numerous nieces and nephews.

Rickey Arnold Coltey

Rickey Arnold Coltey

September 19, 2019

Rickey Arnold Coltey, of Lake City, passed away on September 19, 2019.  No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Mr. Coltey was a loving husband.  He was a talented guitar player and singer with a great sense of humor. 

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sharon Coltey of Lake City; parents, Sharon "Shorty" and...

Geneva G. Sandy

Geneva G. Sandy

September 19, 2019

Geneva G. Sandy, passed away on September 19, 2019. A graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 11:00 am. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home prior to service at 10:00 am.  We will leave in a procession to Forest Hills at 10:45 am.

She was preceded in...

Alfred Lester Parsons

Alfred Lester Parsons

September 15, 2019

Alfred L. Parsons, of Fayetteville, passed on September 15, 2019. No formal services have been scheduled. 

He will be missed by his daughters, Glenda Broxton of Covington, Wanda Bartlett (Larry) of Jonesboro, Margie Holloway (Bud) of Newnan, and Debora Parsons (Kenny) of Marietta; sons, Kevin Parsons of Panama City Beach, Fl. and Brandon Parsons of Scottsboro, AL,; 11 grandchildren,...

Tomasina Payano

Tomasina Payano

September 12, 2019

Tomasina Payano, of Jonesboro, passed away on September 12, 2019. Her service will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm.

She will be missed by her daughters, Evangelista Pina, Caridad Pina, Mayra A. Pina, Magalys...

Virginia "Ginny" McCullough

Virginia "Ginny" McCullough

September 9, 2019

Virginia McCullough, "Ginny", of McDonough, passed away on September 9, 2019. Her service will be held at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Rev. Steven Usry, Dr. Rick Long, and Bro. Jonathan Andersen will be officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Memorial UMC - Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the...

Larry Russell Roberts

Larry Russell Roberts

September 7, 2019

Larry R. Roberts, of Tiger, passed away on September 7, 2019. A graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 1:30 pm.  The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 am-1:00 pm.

He was preceded in death by his parents J.T. and Nettie Roberts and brother,...

Steven Lavon Bagwell

Steven Lavon Bagwell

September 2, 2019

Steven L. Bagwell, of Forest Park, passed away on September 2, 2019. A memorial service will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 4:00 pm. 

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Clariece "Recie" Bagwell; son, Steven O'Brian Bagwell of Forest Park; sister, Sandy Thomas; aunt and uncle, Vivian and...

Juan Martinez Salazar

Juan Martinez Salazar

September 1, 2019

Juan Martinez Salazar, of Forest Park, Ga., passed away on 09/01/2019. Services will be held at San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 6:00 pm.  The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 3:30 pm to 5: 30 pm. 

Lavinia Ann Summerlin Flowers Theodore

Lavinia Ann Summerlin Flowers Theodore

August 28, 2019

Lavinia Ann Summerlin Flowers Theodore, of Union City, passed away on August 28, 2019.  A private graveside service will be held at Culloden City Cemetery. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Theodore and her son, Wayne Flowers. She is survived by her daughters, Connie Carney (Larry) of Jonesboro, Lena Carol Holland of Zephyr Hills, Fl., and...

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