Obituaries
Judge Hilton Monroe Fuller, Jr.
Feb 14, 2024
Judge Hilton Fuller, born in Atlanta in 1941 to Dr. Hilton Fuller and Viola Singleton, died on the 14th day of February 2024, just two days shy of his 83rd birthday. He passed away from complications due to surgery.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 57 years, Peggy Hearn Fuller; his son, Hilton Monroe Fuller...
Margaret Ann Yarbrough Bailey
Feb 12, 2024
With family present, Margaret Ann Yarbrough Bailey peacefully passed away from heart issues on February 12, 2024.
Margaret was born August 8, 1947 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the daughter of Mary Greene Yarbrough and Lonnie Stewart Yarbrough. Mary and Lonnie married shortly after Lonnie served overseas in World War II. Shortly after Margaret's birth, the family moved to the Atlanta...
Alan Douglas Hugueley
Feb 9, 2024
Alan Douglas Hugueley passed away on February 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Alan is survived by his wife Connie Jean.
Alan was born on August 29, 1952, in Lebanon, Tennessee, the son of the late Charles William and Hazel Hoppe Hugueley.
Alan is survived by a loving daughter and son Heather and her husband Turner Skipper; Beau, his wife...
Martha Jane Matthews
Feb 7, 2024
Martha J Meadows Matthews
Martha was born in Bleckley Co. GA. Her parents, John and Josie Meadows moved to Hawkinsville, GA when she was in the third grade. She lived there until she graduated with Honors from Hawkinsville High School.
Martha started volunteering during World War II. After school she made bandages for the American Red Cross. This was done by placing...
Lucile J Griffin
Feb 5, 2024
Lucile Moore Johnston Griffin died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 5, 2024 at her long-time residence, Canterbury Court in Atlanta, Georgia. Lucile was born at home September 19, 1934 in Thomaston, Georgia, the first child of William Gibson Johnston and Lucile Marguerite Moore Johnston. She met the love of her life, William Caldwell ('Grif") Griffin, on a blind...
David Martin Van Buren
Feb 5, 2024
David Van Buren, age 63, of Atlanta, GA, passed away from a short illness following a stroke on Monday February 5, 2024, surrounded by his daughter, son, and his family. He was born in Atlanta on November 3, 1960 to Dr. and Mrs. James Van Buren. David graduated from Briarcliff High School in 1979, where he excelled in sports and...
Fay Aline Guptill
Feb 4, 2024
Fay Aline Youmans Guptill passed away on February 4th, 2024.
Fay was born on November 10th, 1937 to J. Henry and Nixie Youmans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carleton S. Guptill.
Fay worked in banking until she retired shortly after she and Carleton married.
Fay and Carleton were very active in the Methodist church, having served as officers at...
Gabrielle Rogers Keen
Feb 4, 2024
Gabrielle (Gay) Rogers Keen, of Atlanta, GA, died peacefully in her home at an assisted living facility on February 4, 2024, following a stroke a few days earlier. She was born August 7, 1948 in Eufaula, Alabama, and spent her formative years there.
Gabrielle is predeceased in death by her parents John C. and Gabrielle M. Rogers and her husband...
Andell Reid Burke
Feb 4, 2024
In loving memory of a man who wore many hats - a son, brother, grandchild, nephew, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was a beacon of kindness and gentleness, a man who never met a stranger. Born to Asbury Burke Jr. and Sallie Mae Reid Burke, he was the eldest son, a man who cherished his family deeply. His...
Raymond Willoch
Feb 2, 2024
Raymond Willoch, 90, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Stone Mountain, GA.
Born in Norristown, PA on June 13, 1933, he was the son of the late Helge Willoch and Randi (Raaum) Willoch, both of Norway. "Ray" often reflected on the hand of Providence in his life. For example, as a boy growing up...
Sebastian Roman
Feb 2, 2024
Sebastian Roman passed away and was received into eternal rest on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born on September 24, 1996, in Decatur, Georgia. He is survived by his father, Jesus Roman, his mother, Luz Stella Roman, one sister, Diana Roman, one brother Donovan Plantadis (Cinthia) and two cherished nephews, Matthew and Jacob. He is also survived by five...
Robert R. Durfield Iii
Feb 1, 2024
Robert R. Durfield III, 83, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away on February 1, 2024, after a brief illness.
Robert was born on November 14, 1940, to Robert and Annie Durfield in Birmingham, AL. After Robert graduated from Shades Crest High School in 1959, he studied at Jacksonville State University before beginning a forty-one-year career in the electrical contracting industry. He...
Esther Agra
Jan 30, 2024
Gilda Esther Ponz Agra (1931-2024)
Beloved mother and grandmother, Gilda Esther "Teté" Ponz Agra, 92, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed peacefully and surrounded by her family on January 30th, 2024.
Esther was born on May 16th, 1931 to Carmen Graciela Cabrera González and Enrique Angel Ponz in Habana, Cuba. The stories of her youth centered around the love and esteem with which...
Joseph Daniel Spinks
Jan 30, 2024
Joe went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Joseph Daniel Spinks was born on August 18, 1940, son of the late Louis and Myrtice Spinks. He graduated from Decatur High School and married his high school sweetheart, Sally. They began their married life in the Decatur area where Joe owned and operated his own business, Spinks Printing...
James Ansley Granade, Jr.
Jan 29, 2024
Dr. James Ansley (“Jim”) Granade, Jr., 81, died on January 29, 2024. Born in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, he was predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth Lunsford and James A. Granade, Sr.
He was a 1960 honor graduate of Washington-Wilkes High School and a 1964 graduate of the University of Georgia. During college he met his future wife and love of his...
Nola Joyce Yates
Jan 28, 2024
Nola Yates of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Jan 28, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Hilda H Hewey
Jan 28, 2024
Hilda Hewey, 96, passed away on January 28, 2024, in Stone Mountain, GA.
Hilda is survived by Heidi Bednarik-Hammer - niece.
Hilda is preceded in death by Karl Hammer - father, Aloisa Hammer - mother, Harry Hewey - spouse, Fred Horowitz - spouse, Herbert Westervelt - spouse.
Inurnment: Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA.
Florence Elliott Cook
Jan 27, 2024
Florence Elliott "Cita" Cook was born on April 12, 1943, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Florence Carter Bryan and Raymond A. Cook. She died peacefully on January 27, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, maintaining her infectious smile and engaging eye contact throughout her final weeks.
Cita's 80 years were filled with curiosity, adventure, purpose, and serious scholarship. She enjoyed a happy childhood...
Ian Christopher Wasson
Jan 27, 2024
Ian Christopher Wasson, born on October 18, 2001, sadly passed away on January 27, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. He was a beloved son, grandson, and friend. Ian was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and worked as a self-employed salesperson. Survived by his devoted mother Amber Wasson, his loving grandmother DeLana Valentine, and his father Jason Moon. A memorial service will...
Betty Ruth Rutledge
Jan 26, 2024
Betty Ruth Rutledge
November 12, 1935 - January 26, 2024
Betty Rutledge, age 88, of Decatur, GA passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband James C. Rutledge.
She is survived by her son, James D. Rutledge; her son, John R. Rutledge and his spouse Karen; her son, Joshua P. Rutledge and his spouse Laura...
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