John P. Somers
August 9, 2017
Mr. John P. Somers, of Stockbridge, passed away on August 9, 2017. No formal arrangements have been made at this time.
Patricia Johnson
August 7, 2017
Patricia Johnson, of Morrow, passed away on August 7, 2017. Mrs. Johnson was an educator with the Clayton County Public School System. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Forest Park and a Sunday School teacher. After her retirement as an educator she served as the church secretary. A memorial service will be held at...
Garland D. Kidd, Sr.
August 3, 2017
Garland D. Kidd, Sr., of Jonesboro, passed away on August 3, 2017. Services will be held in the chapel at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 1:00pm. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 11:00am-1:00pm prior to service. He is survived by his wife,...
April Dawn Moore
July 26, 2017
April Moore, of Forest Park, passed away on July 26, 2017. April lived life to the fullest and will sorely be missed. She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Yoder; daughters, Ashley Vandegraft of El Paso, IL and Taylor Vandegraft of Bloomington, IL; son, Tyler Vandegraft of Bloomington, IL; sister, Patti Brownfield; brothers, Brian Moore, Derek Moore, and Corey Moore;...
Tommy Turner Burnett
July 23, 2017
Tommy T. Burnett, of Union City, passed away on July 23, 2017. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 2:00pm.
Willie "Bill" C. Kirkham
July 21, 2017
Willie C. Kirkham, "Bill", WWII Army veteran, of Stockbridge, passed away on July 21, 2017. Mr. Kirkham was the owner of Ann and Bill's restaurant in Forest Park. Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Monday, July 24, 2017 at 11:00am. Rev. Steve Nurell will be officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The...
Shirley Dianne Smith
July 16, 2017
Shirley D. Smith, of College Park, passed away on July 16, 2017. Services will be held in our chapel at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 11:00am. Interment will follow at College Park Cemetery.The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday from 5:00pm-8:00pm. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Smith, Jr...
David Keith Courtoy
July 10, 2017
David K. Courtoy, of Roswell, passed away on July 10, 2017. His services will be held at Forest Park United Methodist Church on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 4:00pm. Rev. Karen Fischer will be officiating. Interment will follow at Morrow Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the church from 3:00pm-4:00pm prior to service. He is survived by his...
DeLois R. Peeples
July 10, 2017
DeLois R. Peeples, of Morrow, passed away on July 10, 2017. A graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 11:00am. Rev. Gary Lester will be officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Peeples and her son, Greg Peeples. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Collins(Mike) of Jonesboro;...
John "Billy" William Lamb, Jr.
June 24, 2017
John "Billy" W. Lamb, Jr., 90, of Stockbridge, passed away on June 24, 2017. Services will be held in the chapel at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 1:00pm. Mr. Bob Thompson will be officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends prior to service from 11am-1pm. He...
William Lennox Donaldson
June 17, 2017
William L. Donaldson, of Forest Park, passed away on June 17, 2017. Mr. Donaldson was a retired Beaudry Ford employee and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. A memorial service will be held at Ash Street Baptist Church on Saturday, July 8th, 2017 at 1:00pm. He is survived by his wife, Diane Donaldson; daughters, Patti Donaldson(Wayne)...
Robert "Bob" Lee Puckett
June 17, 2017
Robert "Bob" Lee Puckett, of Ellenwood, passed away on June 17, 2017. He is survived by his sisters, Betty Johnston of Lawrenceville, Jeanette Lindsey of Morrow, and Patricia Ann Thompson(John) of Wedowee, AL; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Charlotte Nell Smith
June 15, 2017
Charlotte Smith, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 15, 2017. A graveside service will be held at Forest Lawwn Cemetery on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 10:30am. Chaplan Jim Weathers will be officiating. She is survived by her daughters, Janice Clark Elledge(John) of Ware Shoals, SC, Denise Belisle(Andy) of Dawson, Ga., and Kathy Hamby(Kenny) of Milner, Ga.; son, Neal Clark(David...
Anna Jean Beshears
June 14, 2017
Anna Beshears, of Stockbridge, passed away on June 14, 2017. Her services will be held at Brushy Knob Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 11:00am. Bro. James Ward will be officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Monday from 5pm-8pm. She is survived by her...
Derrell Autry Thomas
June 14, 2017
Derrell Autry Thomas was born on August 19, 1934 in Columbus, Georgia. His earthly life ended on June 14, 2017, when he stepped into the presence of Jesus. He graduated from Forest Park High School in 1952. As quarterback of the football team he led the Panthers as they won the State Championship title in 1951, and subsequently was named...
Ruth Virginia Martin
June 9, 2017
Ruth V. Martin, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 9, 2017. Services will be held in our chapel Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 1:00pm. Rev. Shane Roye will be officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her son, Dannis Martin of Jonesboro; grandsons, Jordan Martin and Andrew Martin great grandson, Beau Martin; numerous nieces...
Jay Church
June 4, 2017
Jay Church, of Morrow, passed away on June 4, 2017. Jay was a passionate fisherman who was put on this Earth to help people. There was no mistake that he had an undying love for his family. He is survived by his wife, Angela Kay Church; step-mother, Joy Church of Forest Park; son, T.J. Church of Morrow; sister, Kelly Smith(Fent)...
Lucille Hill
June 4, 2017
Lucille Hill, of Morrow, passed away on June 4, 2017. Services will be held in our chapel on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 1:00pm. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5pm-8pm. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Davis of Okeechobee, Fl.; son, Howard Hill and...
Laura "Mickey" Astin
June 3, 2017
Laura "Mickey" Astin, of Atlanta, passed away on June 3, 2017. Ms. Astin was a member of Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church. She retired from Southern Bell after 40 years of employment and was a member of Telephone Pioneers. Services will be held in our chapel on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 11:00am. Rev. Darwin Caldwell will be officiating. Interment will...
Anne Stone Phillips
June 2, 2017
Anne Stone Phillips, of Forest Park, passed away on June 2, 2017. Born May 1, 1924, in McDonough to Claude Stone and Elizabeth Barrett Stone. The family moved to Forest Park when Anne was young and she spent the rest of her life there. Married in 1945, she was a dutiful homemaker dedicated to the comfort of her family. Anne...
