Andrew Drooker

Jan 8, 2025

Andrew Drooker, beloved father, brother, son, partner and friend passed away on January 8th, 2025 at the age of 59. Andrew was born in Boston, MA to Peter Drooker and Nancy Drooker.

In 2012, Andy was finally diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, a disorder that effects the lungs and leads to an average lifespan of ~25 years old. Andy surpassed...

Frederick Whittington

Jan 7, 2025

FREDERICK BROWN WHITTINGTON, JR.

September 22, 1934 - January 7, 2025

Frederick Brown Whittington, Jr., born September 22, 1934, in McComb, Mississippi, died January 7, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was Professor of Business Administration, emeritus, at the Goizueta Business School of Emory University.

He was the only child of Frederick Brown and Zita Holmes Whittington....

Barbara Richards

Jan 7, 2025

Barbara Baldwin Richards

November 12, 1934 - January 7, 2025

Barbara Baldwin Richards died on January 7, 2025, after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents Sarah "Ruthie" Baldwin (nee Humphries) and Otto Baldwin, husband Robert and grandson Pili Richards. Barbara is survived by her daughter Dawn (Tim), son John (Tomoyo), granddaughter Ai (Zenas)...

Theodore Whelchel

Jan 4, 2025

Theodore (Ted) Wright Whelchel, age 91, entered into the arms of his heavenly Father on January 4, 2025. He was surrounded by his wife, Ginnie, and daughter Sharon. Earlier, family had gathered, anointing Ted with oil, and singing and praying with him.

Ted was born on August 10,1933 to John and Effie Whelchel who preceded him in death. Ted was the...

Alviah Thielke

Jan 4, 2025

Alviah Lowell Thielke was born in South Bend, Indiana on May 1, 1930 along with his twin sister Leota, the babies of the family as children number 7 and 8. At age 17, Al enlisted in the Marine Corps and attended boot camp in Parris Island, SC. Voted "best dressed" at boot camp, Al was featured on postcards and in...

Sarah Tatum

Jan 3, 2025

JoAnna Tatum, age 85, of Avondale Estates, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born on April 2, 1939, in Covington, Kentucky, and grew up in Boone County, Kentucky, as one of five children. JoAnna was the beloved daughter of the late Hazel Lee Code and John Bernard Code.

At the...

Mary Lynne Hamilton

Jan 2, 2025

On January 2nd, 2025, Mary Lynne Schmohl Hamilton danced into the arms of God. She is now spending eternity celebrating in the presence of her Savior.

Mary Lynne was born in Richmond, VA on February 20th, 1993 to John and Beth Schmohl. She grew up as a proud big sister to her younger brother, Trey, who remained one of...

Evelyn Pierson

Dec 31, 2024

Evelyn "Eugenia" Pierson, from Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2024.

She was 94 years old.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a stay at home mother whose emphasis was on taking care of her family.

Religion was also a very large part of her life. She was a devout...

Diane Jett

Dec 31, 2024

Mrs. Diane Dean Jett was born on December 10, 1939, at Crawford Long Hospital Atlanta, GA. Born the only child of Major M. B. Dean and Elizabeth Wright Dean. Diane traveled the world from Germany to Japan with her career Army family. Diane graduated from Frankford High School in Frankfort, Germany.

She fell in love and married Air Force Captain James...

Estelle R deJarnette

Dec 31, 2024

Tobitha Estelle (Rooks) deJarnette passed peacefully and entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Originally from Griffin, Georgia, she lived most of her life in Decatur and was currently a resident at Manor Lake Memory Care in Dawsonville, Georgia, where she was a favorite among the caregivers.

Estelle was preceded in death by her first husband Harold G. Merritt,...

Mary Baidya

Dec 28, 2024

Mary Anjole Baidya (née Adhikary), born on October 2, 1963, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 61 years old.

Mary was a devoted childcare provider for over 15 years, nurturing countless families with her care, love and dedication. She had a passion for praise and worship, gardening, cooking,...

Thomas Murray

Dec 27, 2024

Thomas ("Tom") Marion Murray passed away on December 27, 2024, in Decatur, Georgia.

Tom will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Tom was a pillar for his extended family and a mentor and role model to many. Tom was a "funny guy" and his quick wit and sense of humor were...

Jerry Culwell

Dec 27, 2024

Gerald (Jerry) Eugene Culwell passed away on December 27, 2024. Jerry was born August 11, 1932 in Fairfield, AL to Jessie Mae Doles Culwell and Fred Blaylock Culwell Sr. He graduated from West End High School, Birmingham, AL and from Alabama Polytechnical Institute (Auburn University) in 1954 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a member of ATO Fraternity....

Dorothy Per-Lee

Dec 25, 2024

Dorothy Anne Kerner Per-Lee ("Dot"), age 93, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away at her home on December 25, 2024, with her family by her side. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.

Born April 18, 1931, in Kernersville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Rephelius Byron Kerner and Essie Frances Hankins Kerner. She was preceded...

Diana Eller

Dec 24, 2024

Ms. Diana Eller, age 75, of Loganville, Georgia passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 24th, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Cheyenne Brooks; grandsons, Andrew Strickland and Elijah Eller; granddaughter, Hannah Vincent; grandsons, Phillip Brooks and Noah Wilder. She is survived by her brother, Chris Atkins of Eatonton, Georgia; daughters, Kimberly Brooks, Anna...

Laurie Christiansen

Dec 24, 2024

Wesley Graham Sr.

Dec 24, 2024

Wesley Mickel Graham Sr. (Mickel), 75, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in Decatur, GA.

He was born on October 15, 1949 in Shreveport, LA, to William Marcellus and Wanda June Graham.

Mickel graduated from Hillcrest High School (Memphis, TN) in 1968 and went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from Georgia State University. Before graduating from GSU,...

Brenda Diaz

Dec 21, 2024

Brenda Lyn Moore Diaz, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully December 21, 2024 in Decatur,GA. Born on January 27, 1959, in Englewood,NJ. Brenda brought joy and laughter to the world for 65 wonderful years.

Brenda leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories with her four daughters: Azurde(I), Raeneissa, Angelica, and Angelique. She adored...

Sandra Nell Mason

Dec 21, 2024

Sandra Nell "SanSan" Mason, born to Charlotte Tompkins Mason Greeson and James Mason on 8/22/1943 in Rome, Ga. Eventually moving to Atlanta in 1952.

Sandra is preceded by her mother Charlotte T. Mason Greeson, Grandmother Laura "Granny" Tompkins, her brother James Larry Mason, uncles Charles Tompkins, William Tompkins, Aunts Nell T. Sumner, and Dorothy Tompkins.

Sandra is...

Donald Rary

Dec 20, 2024