Oct 4, 2019

Shelby Jean (Brooks) Harrell, age 80, passed away on October 4, 2019 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA due to heart complications. Shelby was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on January 2, 1939 to Goldie and Howard Brooks. She had one daughter. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Wayne Harrell, their daughter, Kimberly H. Littrell, APRN, their granddaughter,...

Oct 1, 2019

Bessie Ruth Hulsey, age 87, a long-time resident of Dekalb County, passed away Tuesday October 1st at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Mineral Wells, Texas on July 29, 1932. She was taught to drive a race car by Carroll Shelby, was a champion bridge player and loved antiques. Most of all she loved her family. Ruth was preceded...

Sep 30, 2019

Rev. Dr. Robert "Bob" William Gray, 93, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019, at Sunrise of Decatur Senior Living Community, Decatur Ga. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-46. He attended Gordon College in Boston MA, where he earned his B.A in 1950. He then attended Andover Newton Theological Seminary in Boston, MA where he earned his M.Div. in...

Sep 30, 2019

Flora Baker, 98, passed peacefully 9/30/19 at her home at Arbor Terrace of Decatur surrounded by her loved ones. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Marvin. She is survived by her daughters; Sherry Baker and Joy Lewis, grandsons; Brennan Zito, Brian and Michael Lewis, and great-grandchildren; Jackson & Isabella Lewis. Born in Blairsville, Georgia in 1921 to Jeter and...

Sep 30, 2019

Mr. Julian Peter Rau, 96, of Decatur, GA passed away September 30, 2019. He is survived by son, Msgr. Peter J. Rau; daughters, Carol Rau Pacheco, Margaret Mary Rau (Sergio Mayorga), and Joan Frances Rau (Martha Bailey); three grandchildren, Thomas Kehr, Elizabeth Berisha (Arlind Berisha), Maura Mayorga Rau. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 at St. Thomas...

Sep 29, 2019

Leigh Jackson Freeman, Sr., 92 of Decatur, GA, passed on Sunday September 29, 2019 at Emory Decatur Medical Center. He was born in Troy, Alabama in 1927 to Levi Freeman and Barbara Pinson. His wife, Nonagene Freeman, survives him. They were married for over 69 years. He is survived by his children, daughter, Jean Anderson of Decatur; son and daughter-in-law,...

Sep 28, 2019

Peggy Jean (Dooley) Taylor, 73, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, surrounded by her close family, at Eastside Medical Center. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Taylor, also of Stone Mountain; her parents, DeWitte and Genie Dooley, of Clarkston; a sister, Linda Dooley, formerly of Clarkston; and a beloved great-nephew. Peggy is...

Sep 27, 2019

Mr. Theophilos (Theo) B. Vlass, 63, was called home to be with his mother and father on September 27, 2019. He passed away peacefully at his home in Chattanooga, TN. Theo leaves us with beautiful memories of his kind and gentle soul and that contagious smile that lit up the room. Theo was an incredible athlete playing many sports but...

Sep 27, 2019

Julia Kaye Lang Daly July 4, 1974-September 27, 2019 Julia Kaye Lang Daly - beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend - tragically passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 while recovering from orthopedic surgery. Julia is survived by her devoted husband of 18 years Michael Daly, their adored son Graham, as well as by her loving parents Jo Anne and...

Sep 25, 2019

Matthew Taylor passed away September 25, 2019 at age 51. Matthew was born in Florence Alabama and grew up among family in Russellville, Alabama. Matthew Is survived by his mother Lois Taylor , Decatur, Georgia: his Grandmother Doris Seal, his Aunt and uncle Reba and Gary DeVaney, and numerous cousins in Russellville Alabama. He is preceded in death by his...

Sep 24, 2019

Capt. (Ret) Robert (Bob) James McCreary, III, 88, of Atlanta died peacefully at his home on September 23, 2019. Bob is survived by his wife Louise Smith McCreary and children Denise McCreary Acklin (Marvin)[Honolulu], Renée McCreary Swaim (Joe) [Atlanta] and Robert James McCreary, IV (Chrissy) [Birmingham], ten extremely loved grandchildren, and his soon to be born first great grandchild. Bob...

Sep 24, 2019

Sherry Elizabeth Pitts, 50 of Brookhaven Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2019. Sherry was an incredible, loyal, and true friend to many. She was selfless in helping friends, family, co-workers, clients, and neighbors. She was loved by her family and friends, respected by her colleagues, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Goodbyes hurt the...

Sep 23, 2019

Phil was born July 28, 1947 to Ed and Gladys Stephens. He is survived by his children, Michelle Stephens Miller (deceased) and Jessie Gail Stephen; his brother Gerald Norman Stephens (deceased) and his grand children Jackson and Hailey Miller. Phil graduated from Southwest DeKalb High School, and attended DeKalb Community College. His first "job" was with the U.S. Army where...

Sep 23, 2019

William Danny Wright passed away Monday September 23, 2019 at the age of 73. He was born May 29, 1946 to William O. Wright, and Ruby Wright, both deceased. He is survived by his wife, Debra, son, William Daniel Wright, brother, Jimmy Wright, stepson, Douglas Casper, stepdaughter, Angela Rose Hernandez, her two sons, Sean and Christopher, and seven nieces and...

Sep 23, 2019

John Patrick “Pat” McFarland, age 80, passed away on September 23, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Pat was born on February 13, 1939 in Rio de Janeiro to the late Henry Easton McFarland and Frances Woodside McFarland. He was the principal English Horn player with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for many of his 47 years, until his retirement...

Sep 23, 2019

Herbert Crane Saunders, age 71, of Atlanta, passed away while surrounded by family on Monday, September 23, 2019. He was born in 1947 in Mobile, Alabama to Blanche Levert Saunders and Herbert Crane Saunders. Herb attended Marion Military Institute in Marion, Alabama and, in 1971, graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelors of Building Construction. He then went into the...

Sep 23, 2019

Doris Braddy, of Decatur, GA, passed on 9/23/2019. After 94 years, she leaves behind two children: Pam B. Odum (Michael) and John F. Braddy (Julie); four grandchildren: Lindsey M. Odum, Sarah O. Orth, Laurel Braddy, and Ashleigh Nelms (Sheldon); and 3 great-grandchildren: Aiden, Colton, and Hudson Orth. Doris was pre-deceased by the love of her life, Major James A. Braddy,...

Sep 23, 2019

Sep 21, 2019

Peggy Carden Emmons ("Maw-Maw") died September 21, 2019 in Stockbridge, Georgia, at the age of 85. Peggy is survived by her son Charles Emmons (Diana) of Watkinsville, granddaughters Sarah Chancey (Chris) of Atlanta, and Lydia Minear (Scott) of Kennesaw, great-grandsons Boaz Chancey and Rory Minear, Daughter-in-law Debbie Emmons of Conyers, and longtime friend and caregiver Avary Bales. She was preceded...

Sep 20, 2019

Mrs. Bobbie June Smith, 90, of Avondale Estates, and formerly of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 20 at Manor Care Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Smith was born June 6, 1929, in Maynardville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Adam Grant Oaks and Gertrude “Gertie” Geneva Oaks. She was one of eleven, graduated valedictorian of her class, a legal secretary when she...