Leslie Elizabeth Upchurch
Leslie Elizabeth Upchurch, age 81, of Locust Grove, Ga., passed away January 4, 2021.
Pastor Carl Nichols and Mark Einersen officiated the funeral service on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Interment followed at Locust Grove City Cemetery. For those who wish to leave condolences, visit www.haistenfunerals.com. Haisten Funerals and Cremations, 770-914-8833.
James William Peeler
James William Peeler, age 54, of McDonough, Ga., passed away January 6, 2021.
No public services are scheduled at this time. For those who wish to leave condolences, visit www.haistenfunerals.com. Haisten Funerals and Cremations, 770-914-8833.
Ruby Jewell Chambers
Ruby Jewell Chambers, age 88, of McDonough, Ga., quietly departed this life on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.
Joyce Moseley
Joyce Moseley, age 84, of Stockbridge, Ga., quietly departed this life on Friday, January 8, 2021.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.
Christy Rene` Stackhouse
Christy Rene` Stackhouse, age 49, of Stockbridge, Ga., quietly departed this life on Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.
Dessie “Gene” Stroud, Jr.
Dessie “Gene” Stroud, Jr., age 79, of McDonough, Ga., quietly departed this life on Monday, January 11, 2021.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.
Henry Carlton Smith
Henry Carlton Smith, age 85, of Stockbridge, Ga., passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. Carlton started working at Colonial Bread Company at an early age. He retired in 1991. Carlton was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Ertzburger, his parents, sisters, and brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Clupper Smith; his daughter Jill Cooper; two grandchildren, Katie and Brian Cooper; two step-children, Michelle Burdett (Tim) and Marvin Clupper (Teena); two sisters, Ellen Duncan and Dot Spencer; one brother, W.R. Smith (Velma); two sisters-in-law, Judy and Joyce Smith; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 1 p.m. in Fairview Memorial Gardens, 164 Fairview Road Stockbridge, Ga., with Rev. Betsy Turner and Tim Burdett officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Carlton to Stockbridge Presbyterian Church, 4740 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281.
Bruce Elliot Press
It is with profound sadness that the family of Bruce Elliot Press announce his passing on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 69 years. Bruce grew up in Hampton, Virginia and later graduated from Virginia Tech. He served as a police officer for 27 years with the Williamsburg Police Department, where he met the love of his life, Joyce. After retirement, Bruce and Joyce moved to Georgia for their next great adventure. An avid traveler, he went to Alaska and Hawaii in recent years. Bruce was an animal lover who owned numerous Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs over the years. He was known for his goofy smile, appreciation of a good steak, and love of his family.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Joyce; children: Maximillion (Rebecca), Tabitha (Joseph), and Amanda (Matthew); grandchildren: Hannah and Virginia; brother, Jeffrey (Marleen) as well as numerous relatives and friends.
A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held virtually on Sunday January 24, 2021. Memorial contributions can be made to the Henry County Georgia Humane Society. Watkins Funeral Home, 96 S. Zack Hinton Pkwy., McDonough, GA 30253, 678-884-5177.
Vivian Patterson Dobbs
Mrs. Vivian Patterson Dobbs, age 67, of Stockbridge, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 20 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Horis A. Ward. Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, 770-474-1231. To leave condolences, visit www.horisawardfairviewchapel.com.
