Betty Sue Bearce

  Betty Sue Bearce, age 90, of McDonough, Ga., passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

  A memorial graveside service will be held at Eastlawn Memorial Park at a later date. For those who wish to leave condolences, visit www.haistenfunerals.com. Haisten Funerals and Cremations,  770-914-8833.

Valinda Cook

  Valinda Cook, age 68, of Locust Grove, Ga., passed away on September 1, 2019.

  Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the Chapel of Horis A. Ward Funeral Home. Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, 770-474-1231. To leave condolences, visit www.horisawardfairviewchapel.com.

Dinah Lee Phillips

  Dinah Lee (Clark) Phillips, age 81, of Rex, Ga., passed away on September 1, 2019.

  A funeral service was held on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Chapel of Horis A. Ward Funeral Home. Interment followed at Fairview Memorial Gardens. The family would like any and all donations to be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital located at 262 Danny Thomas PL in Memphis, TN 38105. Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, 770-474-1231. To leave condolences, visit www.horisawardfairviewchapel.com.

Gertrude Miller Jordan

  Gertrude Miller Jordan, age 94, passed away September 2, 2019.

  Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Interment followed at Fairview Memorial Gardens. For those who wish to leave condolences, visit www.haistenfunerals.com. Haisten Funerals and Cremations,  770-914-8833.

Susie Gatliff Minter

  Susie Gatliff Minter, age 83, of McDonough, Ga., passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

  A service to honor Mrs. Minter’s life was held on Sunday, September 8, 2019 in the Chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Tom Bergman officiating. Those desiring may make contributions in memorium to SW Christian Care Hospice at www.swchristiancare.org. For those who wish to leave condolences, visit www.haistenfunerals.com. Haisten Funerals and Cremations,  770-914-8833.

William Ralph Mitchell, Jr.

  William “Billy” Ralph Mitchell, Jr., age 63, passed away on September 3, 2019.

  A graveside service was held on Friday, September 6, 2019 in  Stockton, Ga., with Carson McLane Funeral Home. For those who wish, donations can also be made to his spouse Diane Mitchell. For those who wish to leave condolences, visit www.haistenfunerals.com. Haisten Funerals and Cremations,  770-914-8833. 

Donald Lee Knowles

  Donald Lee Knowles, age 89, of McDonough, Ga., died Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

  The family will be holding a private interment. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org or the Center for the Visually Impaired at www.cviga.org. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Mary Katherine Skelton

  Mary Katherine Skelton, age 85, of Jackson, Ga., passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

  A funeral service was held on Monday, September 9, 2019. Burial followed in Fairview Memorial Gardens in Stockbridge. Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, 770-474-1231. To leave condolences, visit www.horisawardfairviewchapel.com.

Lisa Kay Rader

  Lisa Kay Rader,  age 57, of McDonough, Ga., passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.

  Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Patricia Franks Colley

  Patricia “Patsy” Franks Colley, age 74, of McDonough, Ga., passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

  Services were held on Monday, September 9, 2019 in the East Chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors with Rev. Stan Patterson and Rev. Walter Baxley officiating. Burial followed at Luthersville Community Cemetery, Luthersville, Ga.

Gene Allen Palmer

  Gene Allen Palmer, age 80, of Hampton, Ga., passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

  Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

  John Sam Russell

  Mr. John Sam Russell, age 68,  of Stockbridge, Ga., passed away September 8, 2019.

  A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 14, 2019 at noon at the Fayette Bible Church, 355 McDonough Road in Fayetteville with Pastor Chris Hanners officiating. Friends may visit the family Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church. The family has requested that all in attendance please wear Atlanta Braves attire and/or colors to the service in remembrance of John’s love for his favorite team. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the American Cancer Society or the Fayette Bible Church in memory of John. For those who wish to leave condolences, visit www.haistenfunerals.com. Haisten Funerals and Cremations,  770-914-8833.