Richard “Rick” Downie
January 23rd, 2022
Richard Alex “Rick” Downie passed away January 23, 2022 at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough, Georgia,.
Rick was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on February 25, 1945 and moved to LaSalle, IIlinois at the age of 15. He moved to Georgia in 1980, where he resided until his death.
Rick retired with Yokogawa Corp. of America after 27 years of employment in marketing.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Christine S. Downie of McDonough, GA; children, Robin Jenkins (Jeff) of Roswell, GA, Shane Downie of Woodstock, GA, Darren Downie (Wendy) of Gray, GA, and James Downie (Kelly) of Swaunee, GA; stepchildren, Kristie Reed (Cam) of Monroe, GA, Carla Barnes (Chris) of Covington, GA, and Steve Cook (Lauren) of McDonough, GA; sister, Karen Downie Volk (Ed) of Salem, SC; nine grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; as well as several cousins and nieces.
Rick is preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Rose Downie; and sister, Patricia “Tish” Downie Docken.
Rick always left an impression wherever he went. No one could make you laugh as much as Rick could. He will missed by many.
David Joseph Cheverino
January 23rd, 2022
David Joseph Cheverino, age 82, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Frank James and Lucy Maresca Cheverino. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, William Cheverino and Michael Cheverino
Dave worked for JFK Airport for over 20 years. He loved to watch televised Wrestling and didn’t miss WrestleMania. David loved black and white movies, especially old western movies. He was a member of Saint James The Apostle Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anna E. Cheverino; daughter, Lucille (Louie) Jimenez; sons, David M. (Sandra) Cheverino, Allen (Seny) Cheverino, Steven Cheverino, Frank (Alex) Cheverino; grandchildren, Jennifer (Michael) Adamowicz,, Luis Frank Jimenez, David C. Cheverino, Alexander Cheverino, Ryan Cheverino, AvaMarie Cheverino, Nicholas and Kelley Cheverino, Anthony Cheverino, Alyssa Cheverino; great-grandchildren, Brianna and Michael; brother, Joseph Cheverino; several other family members and friends.
Nancy Nestor Belcastro
January 27th, 2022
Nancy Marion Nestor Belcastro, age 82, of McDonough, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born in Sewickley, PA to Andrew and Marion Sudia Nestor on February 18, 1939. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Jerry Belcastro Sr.
Nancy spent a large part of her working career as a clerk for the Clayton County Courthouse for nearly 15 years before retiring. She spent her second career working for the Henry County Department of Transportation. She also managed Belcastro’s Italian Restaurant for many years.
Nancy loved well and cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly. She loved time with her family, cooking, and play the slot machines. Yellow roses and her dog, Sir Bailey brought her joy. Nancy had a great sense of humor and was a fighter to the end.
Nancy is survived by her son, Jerry Belcastro Jr; daughters, Rhonda Harrison and Christine Glaze; grandchildren, Dustin Farron, Andrew Belcastro, James Glaze, Jillian Harrison, Sarah Belcastro, Michael Glaze; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.
Raymond Mrozek
March 1st, 2022
Raymond John Mrozek, better known as Ray, age 80, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was born in Harvey, Illinois to the late John Raymond and Antoinette Sandelski Mrozek. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Pat Jensen and brothers, Rich Mrozek and Ed Mrozek.
Ray was a handyman, he could fix or build anything. Papa was a family man and instilled values in his family that will pass on for generations to come. He and Sarah found importance in family time and family dinner around the table. Ray served our country in the US Army prior to his 49 year career in Warehouse Distribution Management and Logistics. He retired in 2011. He was a member of St. James The Apostle Catholic Church in McDonough.
He leaves behind to carry his legacy, his wife of 57 years, Sarah Lee Etheridge Mrozek; children, Kimberly Newsome of McDonough, GA, Gina (Randy) Judge of Estill Springs, TN, John (Karen) Mrozek of Jasper, GA, Stephen (Natalie) Mrozek of Hampton, GA; grandchildren, Ashlee Newsome, Rayce Newsome, Jordan (Kayla) Judge, Luke Mrozek; brother, Ron (Vivian) Mrozek of Manhattan, IL; sister, Marlene (Roger) Forgea of Florida; several nieces and nephews, and a host of other family members and friends.
Ifeoma Lovelyn Chimaobi Edom
March 15, 2022
Ifeoma Lovelyn is the seventh among eight children born to Chief Patrick Egwuatu and Ezinne Benedeth Ego Odimegwu, and both were deceased in 1993 and 2016 respectively. Until her untimely death, Ifeoma was an active service member of the United States Navy, married to Engr. Chimaobi Kenneth Edom and the union was blessed with two children, Chimeremeze, (son) and Chimbusomma (daughter).
The story of Ifeoma’s life began in Benin City, Nigeria. Born on July 22, 1980. Ify as she was fondly called, started her graceful and eventful life under the tutelage of Chief Patrick Odimegwu. Due to her scholastic achievements, she quickly earned a place of admission into the Imo State University, Owerri in Southeast, Nigeria, where she studied English/Literature Studies, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in September 2001.
Upon the completion of her University degree, she went for the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps, NYSC in Zamfara State, Nigeria. After the mandatory NYSC post-graduation program, Ify has served in a few corporate and business firms, which includes working as a Sales Supervisor with Fans Incorporated in Owerri, Nigeria between 2009 to 2011. During this time, Ifeoma got to meet with her heartthrob, Chimaobi. Their meeting in Owerri and Port Harcourt Nigeria, was the beginning of the destiny-molding life course for their life together. They were then married in Nigeria in 2013.
In 2014, Ifeoma enlisted with the United States Navy and she served the U.S Navy in a meritorious capacity as a citizen of the United States of America. As such, she worked with the Navy Operational Support Center, Detroit, Michigan as a Hospital Corpsman/Dental Assistant. in 2019, she relocated to GA with her husband, in line with the need to harness greater opportunities and advance their growing family. While in Georgia, she continued her career with the Navy and worked as a Production Advanced Recruiter in NRD Atlanta until her passing. Her achievement with the Navy includes the recent award of the Reserve Recruiter of the Year, 2022 amongst others.
It was heartbreaking that Ifeoma passed while pregnant with her third child, Chidiogo Chimaobi-Edom, who also did not make it alive. Her death occurred in the Piedmont Henry Hospital, Stockbridge Georgia.
Ifeoma will surely be missed by the entire family. Her love, smile, care and humanistic disposition that reaches out to other will surely be missed. Her service to the United States Navy and the American nation will surely be missed.
Eunice McCarthy
April 11th, 2022
