Obituaries

Ellen Laverne Bell-Walker

Ellen Laverne Bell-Walker

Jul 6, 2025

Ellen Laverne Bell-Walker, age 89, of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on July 6, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1-4:00 pm at J. Charley Griswell Sr. Center, 2300 HWY 138 SE Jonesboro, GA 30236. Inside Clayton County International Parks

Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion"...

Bruce Still

Bruce Still

Jul 4, 2025

Bruce Still, age 65, of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on July 4, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm at New Macedonia Baptist Church, 7725 Highway 85, Riverdale, GA 30274

Viewing and Visitation: Friday, July 18, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Internment: Forest Lawn

Final Arrangements...

Ralph Waldo Emerson Bilberry

Ralph Waldo Emerson Bilberry

Jul 4, 2025

Ralph Bilberry, age 86, of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on July 04, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00 pm at College Park CME Church, 2755 Creel Road, Atlanta, GA 30349

Viewing and Visitation: Friday, July 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM- 12:45 PM @ College Park CME Church, 2755 Creel Road, Atlanta, GA...

Gloria Daniel

Gloria Daniel

Jun 28, 2025

Gloria Daniel, age 79, of Forest Park, Georgia entered into rest on June 28, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Chapel, 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, GA 30236

Viewing and Visitation: Friday, July 11, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Internment: Carver...

Irene Hill

Irene Hill

Jun 24, 2025

Irene Hill, age 79, of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on June 24, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, GA 30236

Viewing and Visitation: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Final Arrangements...

Edward Rowe

Edward Rowe

Jun 22, 2025

Edward Rowe, age 72, of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on June 22, 2025.

Viewing and Visitation: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion" 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 (678) 479-0806Anthony L. Watkins, President.

Carrie Hicks

Carrie Hicks

Jun 17, 2025

Carrie Hicks, age 79, of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on June 17, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Divine Faith Ministries International, 9800 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236

Viewing and Visitation: Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Interment: Forest Lawn 5755...

Alex Curry

Alex Curry

Jun 14, 2025

Alex Curry, age 18, of Stockbridge, Georgia entered into rest on June 14, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Victory In Christ Ministries 6398 Hwy 85 Suite A, Riverdale, GA 30274

Viewing and Visitation: Friday, June 27, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Interment: Private

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Beverly Harris

Beverly Harris

Jun 9, 2025

Beverly Harris, age 83, of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on June 9, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00 am at Hattie G. Watkins Chapel, 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, GA 30236

Viewing and Visitation: Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Final Arrangements Entrusted To:...

Eronda Williams

Eronda Williams

Jun 7, 2025

Eronda Williams, age 47, of Fayetteville, Georgia entered into rest on Junel 07, 2025.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00 am at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Avenue Jonesboro GA 30236

Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion" 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 (678) 479-0806....

Betty Holmes

Betty Holmes

Jun 6, 2025

Betty Louise Homes, age 78, of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on June 06, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00 am at Little Bethel Baptist Church, 610 Linda way Forest Park, GA 30297

Viewing and Visitation: Friday, June 20, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Interment: Carver...

Dorothy Blackmon

Dorothy Blackmon

Jun 6, 2025

Dorothy Blackmon, age 86, of Atlanta, Georgia entered into rest on June 6, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm at First Iconium Baptist Church 542 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

Viewing and Visitation: Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Interment: Private

Final Arrangements...

Catherine Lawrence

Catherine Lawrence

May 30, 2025

Catherine Lawrence, age 83, of Forest Park, Georgia entered into rest on May 30, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00 am at Amazing Grace World Outreach Church, 260 Forest Parkway Forest Park, GA 30297

Viewing and Visitation: Friday, June 13, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Interment:...

Betty Smith

Betty Smith

May 30, 2025

Betty Smith, age 54, of Riverdale, Georgia entered into rest on May 30, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Avenue Jonesboro GA 30236

Viewing and Visitation: Friday, June 13, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Interment: Forest...

Charlie Cameron

Charlie Cameron

May 23, 2025

Charlie Cameron, age 74, of Morrow, Georgia entered into rest on May 23, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Avenue Jonesboro GA 30236

Viewing and Visitation: Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Interment: Forest...

Tameka Pereyra

Tameka Pereyra

May 13, 2025

Tameka Pereyra, age 47, of Stockbridge, Georgia entered into rest on May 13, 2025.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Avenue Jonesboro GA 30236

Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion" 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 (678) 479-0806....

Samuel Holder, Sr.

Samuel Holder, Sr.

May 13, 2025

Samuel Holder, Sr., age 67, of Riverdale, Georgia entered into rest on May 13, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00 am at Jodeco Road Methodist Church 1500 Jodeco Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281

Livestream: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vw7Xib-0WWa-E-pl0MJPfg69v6QTYYQT/view?usp=drive_webViewing and Visitation: Friday, May 23, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Interment: Camp...

Lakita Yvette Brown

Lakita Yvette Brown

May 11, 2025

Lakita Brown, age 34, of Hampton, Georgia entered into rest on May 11, 2025.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm at New Morning Light Baptist Church 1392 Conley Rd, Conley, GA 30288

Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion" 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 (678) 479-0806. Anthony...

Jaeson Colvin

Jaeson Colvin

May 9, 2025

Jaeson Colvin, age 20, of Stockbridge, Georgia entered into rest on May 9, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Avenue Jonesboro GA 30236

Viewing and Visitation: Monday, May 19, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Interment: Private

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Rodney Smith

Rodney Smith

May 6, 2025

Rodney Smith, age 65, of Riverdale, Georgia entered into rest on May 6, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11:00 am at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Avenue Jonesboro GA 30236

Viewing and Visitation: Monday, May 19, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home

Interment: Private

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