Obituaries
Booker McKissic, Jr.
Jan 21, 2026
Booker McKissic, Jr., age 75 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on January 21, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00 am at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave. Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, January 30, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: GA...
Albert Lucas
Jan 14, 2026
Albert Lucas, age 48 of Augusta, Georgia entered into rest on January 14, 2026.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave. 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....
Beverly Renee Davis
Jan 10, 2026
Beverly Davis, age 59 of Union City, Georgia entered into rest on January 10, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave. Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, January 23, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment:...
Renee Smith
Jan 9, 2026
Renee Smith, age 73 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on January 9, 2026.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 am at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave. 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....
Rose Bennett
Jan 6, 2026
Rose Bennett, age 84 of Los Angeles, California entered into rest on January 6, 2026
Interment: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00 am at South View Cemetery, 1990 Jonesboro Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion" 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 (678) 479-0806. Anthony L. Watkins, President.
Larry Graham
Jan 6, 2026
Larry Graham, age 75 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on January 6, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave. Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, January 16, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Private
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Philora Alectus
Dec 30, 2025
Philora Alectus, age 76 of Mcdonough, Georgia entered into rest on December 30, 2025
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00 am at Southside Haitian Church of God, 47 McDonough St., Hampton, GA 30228
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, January 9, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Sherwood Memorial
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Patrick Chestnut
Dec 21, 2025
Patrick Chestnut, age 65 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on December 21, 2025
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Shiloh Baptist Church, 216 W Mill St, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, January 2, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Ga National Cemetery
Final Arrangements...
Deborah Tate
Dec 18, 2025
Shannon Ambler, age 45 of Riverdale, Georgia entered into rest on December 10, 2025.
Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Dr, Canton, GA 30114
Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion" 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 (678) 479-0806. Anthony L....
William Curtis Wyatt, Jr.
Dec 18, 2025
William Wyatt, Jr., age 81 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on December 18, 2025
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00 am at Zion Baptist Church, 17 W King Rd., Hampton, GA 30228
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, January 2, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Westview Cemetery
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Bertha Collins
Dec 17, 2025
Bertha Collins, age 95 of Fayetteville, Georgia entered into rest on December 17, 2025
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave. Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, January 2, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Private
Final Arrangements...
Shannon Ambler
Dec 10, 2025
Shannon Ambler, age 45 of Riverdale, Georgia entered into rest on December 10, 2025
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Church of Atlanta Lighthouse, 1380 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion" 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 (678) 479-0806. Anthony L....
Quentin Young
Dec 5, 2025
Quentin Young, age 49 entered into rest on December 5, 2025
Celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00 am at Voices of Faith South, 3894 Hwy 81, Hampton, GA 30228
Viewing and Visitation: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am @ Voices of Faith South
Interment: Eastlawn Memorial Park
Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony...
Hazel Patterson
Dec 5, 2025
Hazel Patterson, age 67 of Fayetteville, Georgia entered into rest on December 5, 2025
Celebration of life service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00 am at The Olivet Church, 877 GA-314, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, December 12, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am @ The Olivet Church
Interment: Private
Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins...
Candace Barnes
Nov 30, 2025
Candace Barnes, age 81 of Riverdale, Georgia entered into rest on November 30, 2025.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Philip Rome, Sr. and Connie Williams. She is survived by her brothers, Philip Rome, Jr. and Donald Rome; her sister-in-law, Deloris; her sister, Jacqueline Kennedy; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Final Arrangements Entrusted To:...
Demetruis Williams
Nov 27, 2025
Demetruis Williams, age 55 of Atlanta, Georgia entered into rest on November 27, 2025
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave. Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, December 12, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Carver...
Deterris Brewer
Nov 27, 2025
Deterris Brewer, age 42 of Hampton, Georgia entered into rest on November 27, 2025
Celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave. Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Private
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Jimmie Jones, Jr.
Nov 26, 2025
Jimmie Jones, Jr., age 73 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on November 26, 2025
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00 am at Shiloh Baptist Church, 216 West Mill St. 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. Anthony...
Rondale Crane
Nov 25, 2025
Rondale Crane, age 51 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on November 25, 2025.
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave. Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, December 5, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Monte...
Donald Kelly
Nov 23, 2025
Donald Kelly, age 50 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on November 23, 2025
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave. Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, December 12, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Private
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