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Grandparents raising grandchildren a growing trend
Local organizations offer support services to grandparents
These organizations help households like the Howllingtons and the Platts, which are sometimes referred to as grandfamilies — families headed by grandparents and other relatives, who share their homes with their grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and/or other related children. According to some national estimates, more than 6 million children across the country live in households maintained by grandparents or other relatives.
Mary Lou Edwards
Mary Lou Edwards passed away on July 29, 2012.
Roger Nelson Oakes
Roger Nelson Oakes, 76, of Jonesboro, passed away July 28, 2012. Mr. Oakes was born May 12, 1936, in Jonesboro where he spent his entire life.
Mrs. Marsha Laneve Bullard Stone
Mrs. Marsha Laneve Bullard Stone, 60, of Jonesboro, passed away on July 28, 2012.
Mr. Charles “Chuck” Martin Thonen, Jr.
Mr. Charles “Chuck” Martin Thonen, Jr., of Hampton, passed away on July 27, 2012, at the age of 42.
Danny Carl Morris
Danny Carl Morris, 59, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2012. He was born Sept. 18, 1952, son of Carl and Christine Morris.
Authorities say kidnapping victim killed suspect
Clayton County sheriff's investigators are looking into the shooting death within the last hour of a suspected kidnapper and rapist.
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