Apr 20, 2019

Liz was born in Collinsville, Alabama in 1934 to Russell and Alline Collins. Along with her older brother Russell, they moved around northeast Alabama before settling at 1505 Alabama Street in Gadsden. Both she and Russell graduated from Auburn. After graduation while working in Birmingham, she married Jim Bugg and the entire Bugg family in 1957. At first Jim and...

Apr 20, 2019

Anisha Shrestha, age 15 years, peacefully passed away of natural causes on April 20, 2019 in Lilburn, Georgia (GA). Anisha is survived by her father, Ram Krishna Shrestha; her mother, Mira Shrestha; her sister, Anima Shrestha; and her grandmother, Dil Maya Shrestha; all of Lilburn, GA. Anisha was born on January 16, 2004 in Atlanta, GA, to parents Ram and...

Apr 18, 2019

Patrice M. Jalloh, a longtime resident of Clarkston, GA, succumbed suddenly on April 18, 2019 . Employed as a Call Center Tech Support Representative at IGT,formerly known as The GTECH Corporation, Patrice was awarded numerous Certificates of Appreciation from January 2007 until September 2017. Patrice Munsel Jalloh is survived by her husband, Abu Bakarr Jalloh, her sister, Dr. Veronica Bedeau...

Apr 16, 2019

Ed Merritt, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 87, following a brief illness on April 16, 2019. He graduated from Druid Hills High school and Emory University. He married his high school sweetheart, Sara Deane Smith, in 1953. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Sara Deane Smith Merritt; children, Edward Merritt III and Wife Ren, Mark Merritt...

Apr 16, 2019

Mrs. Joyce Reid Lasseter died peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019; she was 94 years old. Joyce was born in Atlanta on February 18, 1925, and grew up in the southwest area of the city. She enjoyed sharing memories of her life in Atlanta during those years, including living in a boarding house that her parents had during the 1940's....

Apr 14, 2019

Anne Ware Lewis, 56, of Tucker, beloved wife and mother, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019. Born in Savannah, GA, February 28, 1963, she was the daughter of Michael Edward and Elizabeth Powers Ware. Anne graduated from Georgia State Law School with a Juris Doctorate and spent her career as an Attorney with Strickland Brockington Lewis, LLP. In addition to...

Apr 13, 2019

Janice Marie Stocker, 88, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at her home after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Dr.Stocker (Jan) was born March 12, 1931, in Bradford, Ohio, daughter of Chester and Helen D. Stocker; the youngest of four children. She spent her youth in Bradford, helping with the family business and enjoying time on...

Apr 12, 2019

Janet Carol Lewis, 69, of Decatur, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Emory Decatur Hospital. Janet was born October 17, 1949 in Richmond, VA, daughter of the late Willis Eugene Lewis and Jimmie Blackwell Lewis. She worked in banking for many years. Janet was best know for the love she had for her son and grandchildren. Recently, she was...

Apr 11, 2019

Martha Wellborn age 84 of Decatur passed away on April 11, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman and Era Wellborn. She was a loving sister and aunt who will be greatly missed. She was a resident of Benton House of Decatur Senior Living. Martha was a native of Atlanta and was a graduate of...

Apr 11, 2019

Doug Cravens, Jr., 77, Ret. Lt. Col., USAF, of The Villages, FL passed away on April 11, 2019. He is preceded in death by parents Martha and Doug Cravens, Sr. of Atlanta, GA. He is survived by his sister, Lynda Wiley, and nieces Lynn Wiley and Carolyn Driver. Graveside service April 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Floral Hills Memory...

Apr 10, 2019

A celebration of the life of Dennis Merald Woods will be held on April 28th at 2:00pm at Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Dennis passed peacefully on April 10th surrounded by family and friends who drew strength from his courageous 8-year battle with cancer. Dennis was born on August 4th, 1950 in a Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, FL to Merald...

Apr 10, 2019

Apr 8, 2019

Mildred “Millie” Edwards, age 92, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away on April 8, 2019. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 62 years, Clyde Edwards, and survived by her children Larry Edwards, Sherry Hancock (John, spouse), and Jeff Edwards (Jeanne, spouse); by her grandchildren Courtney Hancock, John C. Hancock, Laurie Simon (Tristan, spouse), Joseph Hancock, Kyle Edwards (Katy, spouse)...

Apr 8, 2019

James Howard Pilger, 99, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Parkside Post Acute and Rehabilitation. Mr. Pilger was born August 15, 1919 in Syracuse, NY, son of the late J. Howard Pilger and Alice O’Hara Pilger. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant during World War II. He retired from Lockheed, where...

Apr 7, 2019

Peter William Curtis, 73, of Atlanta, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019. Born August 29, 1945, in Woking, England, he was the son of the late Basil and Vera Gillies Curtis. Peter was a former professional tennis player, having reached the Wimbledon semifinals in men’s doubles in 1967. Peter won a Grand Slam mixed doubles title at the US Open...

Apr 6, 2019

Dr. Joyce A. Gann, of Decatur, passed away on April 6, 2019. She graduated from Medical College of Georgia and practiced as an OB/GYN in Decatur for nearly 30 years before retiring. Dr. Gann was a member of All Saints Redeemer Church in Stone Mountain. Survivors include her sister, Janet Peters; nieces, Paula Stanley and Laura McBride; nephew, Tom Fisher;...

Apr 6, 2019

Brenda Ann Uhler, 69, passed into glorious eternity April 6, 2019. Her magnanimity built a community of family and friends in Atlanta over the last 44 years, most prominently at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (IHM). Her grace and faith enabled her to extend her life far beyond the expectations of one with ovarian cancer. A devoted daughter, sister,...

Apr 5, 2019

Judith Ann Nelson Buford, 79, of Decatur, beloved wife and mother, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Born March 21, 1940, in Birmingham, AL, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Kathline Murray Nelson. Along with being an accomplished homemaker, Judith was also an artist and a writer. Her artistic endeavors included painting, sculpting and calligraphy. Her writing...

Apr 5, 2019

Joe Clifford Coulson, 91, of Decatur, GA passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 12, 1927, he was the son of the late Dewey and Carrie Pruitt Coulson. Joe is survived by his two sons, Don Coulson, and Chuck Coulson and his wife, Anne; daughter, Carrie Thurston and her husband, Rick; grandchildren, Nick Coulson, Denis Coulson,...

Apr 5, 2019

John Carey Kidd, II, 78, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019. He was born on June 11, 1940, to Charles Beverly Kidd and Mary Eleanor Barlow Kidd in Gadsden, AL, and spent his childhood in Hartwell, GA. A graduate of Hart County High School, he attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering....