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Lorena Helms

Lorena Helms

Oct 31, 2014

Mrs. Lorena Butler Murphy Helms, of Jonesboro, died peacefully on Oct. 31, at the age of 93. Lorena is survived by her sons, Don (Barbara) of Decatur, GA; Mickey (Judy) of McDonough, GA; Robin (Connie) of Locust Grove, GA; Doug (Sara) Helms of Snellville, GA; Rick (Starr) Helms of Tyrone, GA; daughter-in-law, Ellen Helms of Covington, GA; grandchildren, Deana (Tim)...

Donna Acuff Wingard

Donna Acuff Wingard

Oct 30, 2014

Donna Marie Acuff Wingard was called home by the Savior on October 30, 2014. She was a member of the Jones Memorial United Methodist Church in Morrow, Ga. She is preceded in death by her father, Lea Earl Acuff. She is survived by her husband, Joseph R. Wingard; mother, Mildred B. Acuff; sons, Dr. Jerry Jones with wife , Allison...

John "Pete" Ballew

John "Pete" Ballew

Oct 30, 2014

He was born February 03, 1922 in Alpharetta, GA to Charlie Ballew and Ruby Neece Ballew. He was an 83 year resident of the East Point and Forest Park, GA area before relocating to Clearwater, FL. He passed away on October 30, 2014 in Clearwater, FL. He is survived by his children Kathryn Ballew Huber, Fayetteville, NC, Cynthia Ballew, unknown...

Marianne Brown Kight

Marianne Brown Kight

Oct 22, 2014

Marianne B. Kight, of Jonesboro, passed away on October 22, 2014. A graveside service will be held at Jonesboro City Cemetery on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 2:00PM. Bro. Doug Lawson will be officiating. Visitation, Friday, 5-8PM. She is survived by her step-daughter, Jerry Davenport of Jacksonville, Fl., sister-in-law, Bernice Brown of Jonesboro; nephews, Kenneth Brown and William H. Brown,...

Bessie Scott Burgess

Bessie Scott Burgess

Oct 22, 2014

Mrs. Bessie Burgess, 90, of McDonough, passed away on October 22, 2014. Services will be held in the chapel at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11:00 am. Rev. Mark Medlen will be officiating. Interment to follow at the family cemetery in Roswell, Ga. The family will be accepting friends at the funeral home on...

Charles S. Tucker, Jr.

Charles S. Tucker, Jr.

Oct 20, 2014

Charles S. Tucker, Jr., of McDonough, 88, passed away on October 20, 2014. Mr. Tucker served four years in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He was a 1950 graduate of the University of Georgia, receiving a BS degree in agriculture. He was listed in "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities", was secretary-treasurer of the Senior class,...

Norman E. Broce

Norman E. Broce

Oct 16, 2014

Mr. Norman E. Bruce, of Forest Park, passed away on October 16, 2014. Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 1:00PM. The family will be accepting friends at the funeral home on Monday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. He is survived by his wife,Barbara Broce; daughters, Carol Edwards of Newnan...

Be Thi Nguyen

Be Thi Nguyen

Oct 14, 2014

Be Thi Nguyen, of McDonough, passed away on October 14, 2014, Services for Mrs. Nguyen will be held in the chapel at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 12:00 PM. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.

Aubrey Lee Toney

Aubrey Lee Toney

Oct 10, 2014

Aubrey Lee Toney, of Conley, passed away on October 10, 2014. Mr. Toney's 23 years of Army service included the 1958 Taiwan Strait missile crisis and two tours in Vietnam from which he received numerous medals. Upon his Army retirement in 1980, he joined his younger brother Esbon as the co-owner of Emmitte’s Auto Repair in Forest Park where he...

Delores Blanche Koppe

Delores Blanche Koppe

Oct 4, 2014

Delores Koppe, of Jackson, passed away on October 4, 2014. Services will be held in the chapel at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Dawn Memorial Park. The family will be accepting friends at the funeral home on Monday from 5-8 pm. She is survived by her son, Michael...

Rev. Morgan Joseph Dunn

Rev. Morgan Joseph Dunn

Oct 2, 2014

Rev. Morgan Joseph Dunn, of Stockbridge, passed away on October 2, 2014. Services for Rev. Dunn will be held in the chapel at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 3:00 pm. Rev. David Couch will be officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation, Saturday from 1-3pm. He is survived by his wife,...

Hervey W. Amick

Hervey W. Amick

Sep 15, 2014

Hervey W. Amick, of Stockbridge, WWII veteran, passed away on September 15, 2014. He worked in the education system for Clayton, Habersham, and Stephens counties for a combined 37 years. He proudly spent 4 years as an assistant principal, 16 years as a high school coach, and 17 years as principal at Forest Park Sr. High School. Services for Mr....

Miriam Chasteen Farmer

Miriam Chasteen Farmer

Aug 30, 2014

Miriam Chasteen Farmer, of Jonesboro, passed away on August 30, 2014. Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 11:00 am. Dr. Rick Long will be officiating. The family will be accepting friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5-8 pm.Interment to follow at Jones Memorial UMC Cemetery. She was preceded...

Dorothy Thomassen

Dorothy Thomassen

Aug 19, 2014

Dorothy Thomassen, of Forest Park, passed away on August 19, 2014. Services for Mrs. Thomassen will be held in the chapel at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Friday, August 22, 2014 at 11:00 am. Bro Tommy Aman will be officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will be accepting friends at the funeral home, Thursday...

Linda Mays Dease

Linda Mays Dease

Aug 14, 2014

Linda Mays Dease, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away on August 14, 2014. Linda was retired from Sewell Printing. Services will be held in the chapel at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 11:00 am. Rev. Gary Newman will be officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will be accepting friends at...

Truett William Crumley, Sr.

Truett William Crumley, Sr.

Aug 3, 2014

Truett W. Crumley, Sr., of Forest Park, passed away on August 3, 2014. Services will be held at New Testament Baptist Church, Ellenwood, GA, on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 11:00 am. Bro. Fred Tag will be officiating. The family will be accepting friends at the church prior to service, 10:00-11:00 am. Mr. Crumley was preceded in death by his...

William "Bill" Asbury Mayfield

William "Bill" Asbury Mayfield

Jul 29, 2014

William Asbury "Bill" Mayfield, 86,of McDonough, formerly of Rex, passed away July 29, 2014. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 11am in the Chapel. Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. Dr. Mike Mayfield officiating. The family will receive friends Friday 4-8pm. Survivors include Daughter-Carol & Steve Chitwood, Carnesville GA; Sons-Tony & Kathy Mayfield, Williamson GA,...

Ann "Marie" Cook

Ann "Marie" Cook

Jul 24, 2014

Ann "Marie" Cook, of Conley, passed away on July 24, 2014. Services will be held at Forest Park United Methodist Church on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 11:00 am. Pastor Karen Fisher will be officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will be accepting friends at the funeral home, Sunday 2-5pm. She is survived by her...

Donald Ray (Don) Wills

Donald Ray (Don) Wills

Jul 22, 2014

Donald Ray (Don) Wills, 77, of Forest Park, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Southern Regional Hospital. His services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Rev. Gary Newman, his great nephew, will be officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will be accepting...

Grace Helen Wilson

Grace Helen Wilson

Jul 20, 2014

Grace Wilson, of Forest Park, passed away on July 20, 2014. Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Chaplain Jim Weathers and Bill McCombes will be officiating. The family will be accepting friends at the funeral home this evening from 5-8 pm. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra W. Sparks of...

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