Obituaries
Willie B. Brown, Jr
Jul 21, 2026
Willie B. Brown, Jr., age 97 of Stockbridge, Georgia entered into rest on July 21, 2026.
Graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:00 am at Georgia National Cemetery 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive Canton, GA 30114
Interment: Georgia National Cemetery
Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion" 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia...
James Lately
Jul 21, 2026
James Lately, age 75 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on July 21, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Ave, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Camp...
Bernard Upshaw
Jul 15, 2026
Bernard Upshaw, age 70 of Atlanta, Georgia entered into rest on July 15, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Ave, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Monday, July 27, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Final Arrangements...
Willie Oral McKnight
Jul 14, 2026
Willie McKnight, age 72 of Atlanta, Georgia entered into rest on July 14, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 11:00 am at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Ave, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Final Arrangements...
Travell Shropshire
Jul 5, 2026
Travell Shropshire, age 30 of Ellenwood, Georgia entered into rest on July 5, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Ave, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, July 17, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Final Arrangements...
Jonathan Kirkland
Jul 1, 2026
Jonathan Kirkland, age 47, of Jonesboro, Georgia, entered into rest on July 1, 2026.
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 10, 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....
Robin Watts
Jun 29, 2026
Robin Watts, age 47 of Morrow, Georgia entered into rest on June 29, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Divine Faith Ministries International Church, 9800 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@officialdfmi or https://www.divinefaith.org
Interment: East Lawn Cemetery
Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion" 163...
Douglas Copeland
Jun 27, 2026
Douglas Copeland, age 81 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on June 27, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 10th, 2026 at 10:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church 1599 Betty Talmadge Ave, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Thursday, July 9th, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Georgia National Cemetery...
Jacqueline Brown
Jun 23, 2026
Jacqueline Brown, age 62, of Jonesboro, Georgia, entered into rest on June 23, 2026.
Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00 am at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Ave., Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Forest...
Kathleen Thomas
Jun 18, 2026
Kathleen Thomas, age 82 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on June 18, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Ave., Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, June 26, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Private
Final...
Gereatha Conner
Jun 12, 2026
Gereatha Conner, age 65 of Riverdale, Georgia entered into rest on June 12, 2026.
Memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Bridge Pointe Church 285 Victory Drive SE, Marietta, GA 30060
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....
James Barfield Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
James Barfield, Jr., age 70 of Hampton, Georgia entered into rest on June 11, 2026.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00 am at Travelers Rest Baptist Church 2112 Rex Rd, Morrow, GA 30260
Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion" 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 (678) 479-0806. Anthony...
Dessie Brown
Jun 6, 2026
Dessie Brown, age 88 of Union City, Georgia entered into rest on June 6, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:00 am at PruittHealth at Christian City Chapel 7300 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291
Viewing and Visitation: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment:...
Sieda White
Jun 3, 2026
Sieda White, age 104 of Riverdale, Georgia entered into rest on June 3, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:00 am at Light of Joy Church 7458 GA-85, Riverdale, GA 30274
Viewing and Visitation: Monday, June 15, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Sherwood Memorial
Final Arrangements Entrusted...
Leo Vinson
Jun 1, 2026
Leo Vinson, age 87 of Atlanta, Georgia entered into rest on June 1, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00 am at St. Mark AME Church 3605 Campbellton Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, June 12, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Monday, June...
Roger Sherfield
May 31, 2026
Roger Sherfield, age 77 of Ellenwood, Georgia entered into rest on May 31, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:00 am at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Ave., Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Monday, June 8, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Southview...
Maria Elena Espinal Tiburao
May 30, 2026
Maria Elena Espinal Tiburao, age 61 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on May 30, 2026.
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, June 5, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
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.
Dale Renea Klassen
May 23, 2026
Dale Klassen, age 66 of Jonesboro, Georgia entered into rest on May 23, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Ave., Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Sherwood...
Alicia Robinson
May 19, 2026
Alicia Robinson, age 65 of McDonough, Georgia entered into rest on May 19, 2026.
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 am at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Ave., Jonesboro, GA 30236
Viewing and Visitation: Friday, May 29, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home
Interment: Hillandale...
Luevina White
May 17, 2026
Mrs. Luevina Summers White, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered eternal rest on May 17, 2026, at the age of 78. Luevina was a woman of deep faith, wisdom, strength, and fierce love whose warmth, laughter, and unforgettable presence touched countless lives. She will be profoundly missed and forever remembered by all who loved her.
Memorial service will be held...
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