Obituaries 01.04.23

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Wilbur Selma Johnson
Mr. Wilbur Selma Johnson, age 87, formerly of Jonesboro, Ga., resided in Forest Park, Ga., for 55 years until moving to Cumming, Ga., where he peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. He was born on November 22, 1935 in Morrow, Georgia to the late Selma Jefferson Johnson and Mary Davis Johnson. Mr. Johnson served in the United States Air Force from October of 1955 until his honorable discharge in September of 1959. During his service he received the Good Conduct Medal and served 26 months overseas. He was married to the love of his life, Doris (Dottie), for 53 years. Together God blessed them with three children, which enriched his love for his family. Time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was one of his favorite things about life. He was a collector of eagle figurines and had quite the collection of coins. He really enjoyed family meals together, gospel music, old westerns, and told the time of day by watching the Price Is Right. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Doris (Dottie) Spain Johnson.
Left to carry on the legacy of the Johnson family are his sons, Kevin (Melissa) Johnson and D. Clarke (Kayce) Johnson; his daughter, Alecia (Donovan) Maloney; grandchildren, Tyler (Lauren) Johnson, Spencer Johnson, Emily Provau, Danielle (Justin) Brown, Coan Johnson, Olivia Maloney, Jackson Maloney; great-grandson, Hunter Johnson; great-granddaughter, Lynleigh Brown; a sister, Helen Louise Cleveland; a brother, James Floyd Johnson; as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Funeral services to honor Mr. Johnson’s life were held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Henry Baptist Church, McDonough, GA. A good friend, Rev. Archie Norman, officiated the service. Interment with military honors followed at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Stockbridge, GA. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Irvin Hurt Quattlebaum
Irvin Hurt Quattlebaum, age 75, of Stockbridge, Ga., passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Walter Vincent D’Elia Sr.
Walter Vincent D’Elia Sr., age 89, of Stockbridge, Ga., passed away on December 19, 2022.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Veronica Lynn Belford
On December 20, 2022 Veronica Lynn Belford, age 52, entered a sudden peaceful death, in Lithonia, Ga.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Milton Junior McElreath
Milton Junior McElreath, age 83, of Mansfield, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Joseph Wayne Britt
Joseph Wayne Britt, affectionately known as Bo to family and friends, age 45, of Stockbridge, Ga., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Mattie Lou Chaffin
Mattie Lou Chaffin, age 91, of Jonesboro, Ga., was called home to the Lord December 22, 2022.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Barbara Ann Sanders Bialik
Barbara Ann Sanders Bialik, age 85, of Jackson, Ga., passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2022.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Nancy Lee Fogle
Nancy Lee Fogle, age 85, of Stockbridge, Ga., passed away on December 27, 2022. She was born in Terre Haute, Ind., on April 10, 1937, the daughter of the late Robert E. Damer and Osa Violet Stevens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Empson Henry Fogle.
She is survived by her son, Bradley (Denise) Fogle; daughters, Randi (Jeff) Poe and Robin (Bill) Linkous; grandson, Branden Buschman; granddaughter, Jessica Rogers; two great-grandchildren, Madison Rogers and Aeirth Rogers; extended family members; Virginia Trusler & family, and Diana and Al Turner, and as well as several other extended family members and friends.
A funeral service to honor Mrs. Fogle’s life took place on Tuesday, January 3, 2022 in the East Chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors. Entombment followed at Fairview Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Vicki Gasses Farah
Vicki Gasses Farah, age 80, of McDonough, Ga., passed away December 27, 2022. She was born in McDonough, Ga., to the late Jessie Gasses, Sr. and Mary Flaghan Gasses. Vicki was a parishioner of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church. She was a waitress for many years at Arnold’s, Ryans and Southern Cooking. Vicki enjoyed walking, shopping, bowling, playing Bingo, cooking and baking, especially her famous pound cakes. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Thomas Anthony Farah and by siblings, Sarah Hill, Rita Gasses Peeples, Georgia Whittington, Shirley Horton, Maxine Farah, Victor Gasses and Tommy Gasses.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Vince and Rhonda Farah; grandchildren, Gina and Joseph Dumas and Jacob and Elita Farah; great grandchildren, Evan, Levi, Peyton and Elijah; brothers, Raymond (Marlene) Gasses and Jesse Gasses.
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 2, 2022 in the Haisten Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at McDonough City Cemetery. Haisten Funerals & Cremations, McDonough, GA., haistenfunerals.com

Robert Irwin Jolley
Robert Irwin Jolley, age 46, of McDonough, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Bettie Jane Jordan
Bettie Jane Jordan, age 89, of Locust Grove, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
A visitation for Bettie will be held Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 10 – 11 a.m. at Haisten Funerals & Cremations, 1745 Zack Hinton Parkway in McDonough. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 12 p.m. at Locust Grove Cemetery, Highway 42 S, in Locust Grove. Haisten Funerals & Cremations, McDonough, GA., haistenfunerals.com.

Sara L. Boggs
Sara L. Boggs, age 89, of Hampton, Ga., passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.haistenfunerals.com for the Boggs family. Haisten Funerals & Cremations, McDonough, GA.

Bettye McEver
Bettye McEver, age 84, of McDonough, Ga., passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Funeral services will held on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Haisten Funeral Home in McDonough, GA. The family will receive friends from 12 – 1 p.m. and burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to any charity for the blind.
Haisten Funerals & Cremations, McDonough, GA., haistenfunerals.com.

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Seth Jackson was born in McDonough. He studied general business at Clayton State University and is the editor at the Henry County Times.