Mary Byrne

Sep 7, 2024

Marie Bernadette Byrne, 90, passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2024 in Atlanta. She was married to her beloved Patrick Fintan Byrne for 63 years until his death in 2018.

Marie was born in Dublin, Ireland and lovingly raised by Sarah Ryan. She was predeceased by a brother, Patrick (Paddy) O'Sullivan and his wife, Annie, who guided...

Helen Cuneo

Sep 7, 2024

Helen Corrigan Cuneo (79) passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2024 in Atlanta Georgia after a long illness. Helen was born June 18th, 1945, in Dublin Ireland. She was educated at The Loreto College St. Stephens Green, Dublin. She trained as a pharmacy assistant and worked with her father, Hugh Corrigan, in the family's business at Corrigan's Pharmacy, Malahide Road...

Patricia Case

Sep 7, 2024

Patricia Locklear Case, 84, passed away on September 7, 2024, in Atlanta, GA.

Patricia was born on April 21, 1940 in Rome, GA, to Aubra Locklear and Ruth Scoggins. She lived a full life of love, grace, and dedication to her family and friends. Pat was known for her kindness, generosity, strength, and support for her children.

She started...

James Seligman

Sep 6, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of James "Jim" Seligman on September 6, 2024. Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Astoria Queens, New York on October 7th, 1951. Jim earned his B.S. in Earth Sciences from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and his M.S. in Environmental...

Helen Pryles

Sep 6, 2024

Helen Marie Hartigan Pryles, 102, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024 at her home of 55 years where she lived and loved her husband, George, raised her three children, entertained her family and friends, and made countless memories.

Helen was born September 2, 1922 in Mount Pleasant, PA, the oldest of five children born to Harry Lee and Gertrude...

John Hudson

Sep 5, 2024

John Randall Hudson of Decatur, Georgia, departed this world on September 5, 2024. He succumbed to the effects Covid 19-pneumonia. He was 42 years old and the youngest son of Gué and Bill Hudson, also of Decatur, Georgia.

John is survived by his loving parents; his brother Will, sister-in-law Dana, niece, Addie Harmer, and nephew Max Hudson, of Atlanta,...

William Lanford

Sep 5, 2024

William Thomas Lanford "Bill", 87, passed away on September 5, 2024, in Decatur, GA. Bill was born on April 20, 1937 at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, GA, to Odell and Lillian Lanford. He grew up on Jefferson Place in Decatur, attending Oakhurst Elementary and Decatur Boys High. He graduated from high school in 1955 and completed college credit at...

James Richardson

Sep 4, 2024

James Richardson, 91, entered the gates of Heaven on September 4, 2024, in Decatur, GA.

James Richardson was born on August 2, 1933 in Asheville, NC, to Charles E. Richardson and Martha Sue Richardson.

James graduated from Asheville City High School and went on to earn a degree from Brevard College.

From there he entered the Army...

Marvin Stewart Jr.

Sep 3, 2024

Marvin Stewart Jr. was born on March 7, 1949, in Nashville, TN to Virginia Lee and Marvin Stewart Sr.

Marvin Stewart Jr. graduated from Meigs High School in 1967 and went on to Tennessee State University. He received a computer programming scholarship and was afforded the opportunity to move to Atlanta, Georgia where he held a long career in...

Miriam Lyons

Sep 2, 2024

Miriam Smith Lyons passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024 at home, surrounded by her family. Miriam was born to George Gayden Smith and Grace Gardner Smith on June 25, 1932, in McComb, Mississippi, the youngest of four children. She attended Mississippi State College for Women before marrying the love of her life, William Barry Lyons (Billy) in 1952.

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Billy Watkins

Aug 31, 2024

Billy Watkins, age 71, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, in Decatur, GA.

Billy is survived by his two loving daughters, Amber Cassel of Tucker, GA, and Ashley Watkins of Atlanta, GA. He was a devoted father who cherished his time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and...

Jane Speers

Aug 31, 2024

Jane Ellen Summers Speers of City of Decatur, Ga. passed away peacefully in her home on August 31, 2024. She was born May 14, 1926 and grew up in Newnan, Ga. She was one of six children of Robert Elias Summers and Gertrude Reynolds Summers. She graduated from Newnan High School and LaGrange College. Following college graduation she was employed...

Marika Huston

Aug 28, 2024

Marika Klemis Huston (1954-2024) was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She is survived by her daughter Natalie Brooke Broadway, her son-in-law Wes Broadway, and her grandchildren Skylar and Jackson Broadway; her sister Vickie Klemis and her brother Tom Klemis and his wife Lis; her niece Leighanne Taylor and her husband Tyler and their family and her...

Doris Watkins

Aug 27, 2024

Doris, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2024, at the age of 90. Born into a close-knit family in Mississippi, she spent her life traveling across the United States and Europe alongside her husband, Angus Troy Watkins, who was a dedicated member of the U.S. Air Force. Throughout their journey, Doris touched many...

Carol Rinehart

Aug 26, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carol Frances Rinehart at age 85 on August 26, 2024.

Carol was born on June 28, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio to her parents Philip and Pauline. Her father, a Major in the U.S. Air Force who had served in World War II and Korea, was subsequently reassigned to...

Virginia Lam

Aug 25, 2024

Virginia May Jue Lam, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on August 25, 2024. Born on September 8, 1932 to Paul and Soonta Jue in Augusta, GA, her faith and commitment to her family, friends and community were evident in the way she lived her life. Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, Gai, her son Gordon,...

Lynn Hames

Aug 24, 2024

Patricia Lynn Hames (Pickens)

Born July 10, 1956 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA to Tom and Sara Pickens who preceded her in death, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren whom she loved and adored on August 23, 2024 at 11:15pm.

Lynn grew up in Decatur and retired from the IRS after 30...

Glenn Souther

Aug 23, 2024

Glenn Robert Souther was born on August 7, 1962 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. As a student at Lakeside High School in Atlanta, Glenn discovered his passion for computer science. While still in high school, he began working at the computer lab at Georgia Tech, where he could often be seen perusing foot-high fanfold printouts of computer programs written by undergraduates...

Patricia Campbell

Aug 20, 2024

Patricia Campbell, 79, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2024. Patricia (Pat) was born on March 1, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late Norman David Campbell and Mary Andrews Campbell. She is preceded in death by her sisters Betty Jean Campbell and Charlotte Campbell. She is survived by many beloved cousins and cherished friends who...

Joseph Frank Payne

Aug 20, 2024

Joseph Frank Payne, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the age of 101. Born on May 14, 1923, in Temple, Georgia, he was the firstborn child of the late Ahaz and Agnes Alena Cole Payne.

After graduating high school, Frank joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, where he gained practical experience as an...