Obituaries
Jonathan Hurley
Apr 21, 2026
Jonathan Hurley age 59 of Conyers, Georgia entered into rest on April 21, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00 am at Grace Baptist Church, 2178 GA-138, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Viewing and Visitation: Monday, May 4, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Grace Baptist Church
Interment: GA National Cemetery
Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony...
Roosevelt Nash
Apr 16, 2026
Roosevelt Nash, age 83 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on April 16, 2026
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.
Sharon Diane Jones
Apr 11, 2026
Sharon Diane Jones age 64 of McDonough, Georgia entered into rest on April 11, 2026
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00 am at Greater Works Missionary Baptist Church 295 Morrow Rd. Forest Park, GA 30297
Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion" 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 (678)...
Clarence Edward Baker
Apr 10, 2026
Clarence Edward Baker, age 71 of Rex, Georgia entered into rest on April 10, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00 am at New Testament Gospel 6755 Fielder Road, Rex, GA 30273
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, April 24, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Private
Final Arrangements Entrusted...
Laura Washington
Apr 6, 2026
Laura Washington age 76 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on April 06, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave., Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, April 24, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Carver...
Michael Eric Smith
Apr 5, 2026
Michael Eric Smith, age 63 of Atlanta, Georgia entered into rest on April 04, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave., Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, April 10, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
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Vashny Virginia John
Mar 25, 2026
Vashny John, age 85 of Atlanta, Georgia entered into rest on March 25, 2026
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, April 10, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 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. Anthony L. Watkins, President.
Edsel Roberson
Mar 19, 2026
Edsel Roberson, age 87 of Ellenwood, Georgia entered into rest on March 19, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 12:00 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...
Haynes Charles
Mar 13, 2026
Haynes Charles, age 67 of Atlanta, Georgia entered into rest on March 13, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave., Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Monday, March 23, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Private
Final...
Royce Andre Dickerson
Mar 13, 2026
Royce Dickerson, age 49 of Forest Park, Georgia entered into rest on March 13, 2026
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00 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)...
Melvin Sidney
Mar 9, 2026
Melvin Sidney, age 48 of Hampton, Georgia entered into rest on March 09, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Light of Joy, 7458 GA- Hwy 85, Riverdale, GA 30274
Viewing and Visitation: Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Forest Hills Cemetery
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Helen Barnes
Mar 8, 2026
Helen Barnes, age 85 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on March 8, 2026
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 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....
David Reese
Mar 6, 2026
David Reese, age 60 of Atlanta, Georgia entered into rest on March 6, 2026
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 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....
Robert Gedeon
Mar 5, 2026
Robert Gedeon, age 85 of Morrow, Georgia entered into rest on March 5, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30 am at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave., Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, March 13, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Forest...
Stephen Reeves
Mar 4, 2026
Stephen Reeves, age 54 of Morrow, Georgia entered into rest on March 4, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm at the Fairview Performing Arts Center 544 Fairview Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Viewing and Visitation: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Fairview Performing Arts Center 544 Fairview...
Janny Jerome Basil, Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Janny Jerome Basil, Jr., entered into rest on March 2, 2026
Memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00 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. Anthony L. Watkins,...
Larry Taylor
Feb 28, 2026
Larry Taylor, age 74 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on February 28, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm at New Macedonia Baptist Church, 7725 GA-85, Riverdale, GA 30274
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, March 6, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Jonesboro City Cemetery
Final Arrangements...
Henry Stephens
Feb 28, 2026
Henry Stephens, age 88 of Stockbridge, Georgia entered into rest on February 28, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00 am at Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, 1500 Norman Dr., College Park, GA 30349
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Viewing and Visitation: Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral...
Joycelyn Theresa Parks
Feb 27, 2026
Joycelyn Parks, age 74 of Trinidad entered into rest on February 27, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00 am at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave., Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Private
Final Arrangements...
Glanville Straker
Feb 20, 2026
Glanville Straker, age 78 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on February 20, 2026
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel, 163 North Ave., Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Private
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