Aug 26, 2018

Stephen Jude Ortlip Organist, Choir Director, Composer 8/13/1920-8/26/2018 Stephen Jude Ortlip, talented organist, conductor, and composer, was welcomed by a heavenly host of singing angels on 8/26/2018 after leaving his earthly home of 98 years from natural causes in the presence of Doris, his wife of 72 years, and family. Steve was truly a servant of the living God who...

Aug 25, 2018

Zoelle Leaire Blade age 4, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Zoelle was born on December 26, 2013, in Atlanta, GA to parents Derrick Jermaine Blade and Tricia-Gaye Blade. She was the most resilient child. She will forever be the most inspirational child we...

Aug 23, 2018

Pilar Corral, 68, of Clarkston, GA passed away at his residence on Thursday August 23, 2018. Pilar was a born in Carreras Durango, Mexico and moved to Los Angeles in his teens. He was preceded in death by his parents Guadalupe Corral and Magdelena Montenegro. His work, led him to Washington, DC. He was involved in the expansion of the...

Aug 22, 2018

Dr. Mary Ann Morgareidge, native of Decatur, Georgia, died August 22, 2018, after a long illness. The daughter of Eleanor Hogg Morgareidge and Charles Fredrick Morgareidge, she was born May 17, 1935. She attended Decatur’s Girls High. Except for her four years at the University of Georgia, where she earned a B.S. degree in Elementary Education and served as President...

Aug 19, 2018

Dixie Grace Jordan was born on March 30, 1934 in Palmer Lake Colorado to Stanley and Ruby Howey. Her family moved to Colorado Springs when she was young, so she graduated from Colorado Springs High School. Not long after graduation Dixie met a young service man, Orin Jordan, at the skating rink, and they were married February 1, 1953. They...

Aug 18, 2018

Renowned civil rights leader, the Reverend Austin M. Ford died Saturday, August 18, 2018. Austin Ford’s fight for social justice began while he was a divinity student at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, when in 1952 the school’s trustees barred admission to black students. Although Ford stayed to graduate, he protested the decision. In his own words,...

Aug 17, 2018

Alma Ellen Page, 82, of Decatur, GA passed away on Friday August 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Grover Page and she is survived by her sons, Henry Page and his wife, Tammy; and her son, Louie Page; also surviving is her grandson, Corey Page. Her graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on...

Aug 17, 2018

Eugene Talmadge Moseley, 83, of Oxford, passed away on August 17, 2018 in Social Circle, GA. He was born on September 10, 1934 to Aurther and Minnie (Daniel) Moseley at New Deal, GA. Eugene worked as a Construction Worker and was self employed. He was a member of The Baptist Tabernacle in Oxford, GA. Eugene is survived by his loving...

Aug 17, 2018

Born in Memphis, Tennessee during the height of the Great Depression, Betty C. Laity fell in love with The Salvation Army at the Memphis Southside Corps. Her mother, Marie Murphy, made sure that attendance at all Corps activities was regular and weekly. Surrendering her life to Jesus at an early age, she entered the School for Officer Training in Atlanta...

Aug 17, 2018

William Wesley Cole, Jr., 88, of Naperville, IL, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018. Born July 29, 1930, in Tuscaloosa, AL, he was the son of the late William Wesley Cole, Sr. and Mary Clark Hamner Cole; and the brother of Eloise Hatfield, Clara Findley, and John Hamner Cole, all of whom passed...

Aug 13, 2018

Aug 13, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of William “Bill” Coleman Marshall, 88, announces he has passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on August 13, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born on January 21, 1930 in Tacoma Park, Maryland to Alpheus and Vivian Coleman Marshall. The family moved to Decatur, Georgia in 1943 and he...

Aug 13, 2018

Doug Little, age 64, died Monday August 13, 2018 peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by his loved ones after a 5 year battle with cancer. Mr. Little is survived by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Margie & four children, Jimmy Little of Lilburn, Doug & Ashley Little of Tucker, Tom & Kendra Little of Decatur and...

Aug 12, 2018

When your season comes: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A Time to be Born: Carolyn Ophelia Ellison was born Carolyn Ophelia Scott on Friday, August 17, 1956 in Atlanta, GA to Mrs. Mary Phillips and the late Mr. Square Moore. She was the 6th born of eight siblings:...

Aug 12, 2018

Dr. Frances Floreine Herron Hudson, at age 102, transitioned to her heavenly home on August 12, 2018. Born in Columbus, Georgia July 5, 1916 to the late William Francis and Laura Isabel Battley Herron, she spent most of her life in Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James Hood Hudson, her parents, her brother...

Aug 11, 2018

Aug 8, 2018

Anna B. Bachman, 95, passed away in peace to be with God and husband at Montclair Assisted Living in Decatur, Georgia on August 8th, 2018. Anna was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 27, 1922 to Charles and Mary Ocus. In 1950, Anna married the love of her life, George F. Bachman Jr. Anna raised and is survived by 4...

Aug 8, 2018

Curtis (Curt) Adolph James, Jr. Colonel, USMC (Retired), 93, of Decatur, GA, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 8 at Eastside Hospital in Snellville, GA. Curt was born and raised in Newport, Kentucky where he played baseball for Newport High School before heeding the call to duty and leaving small town life behind. In 1943, Curt enlisted as a private in...

Aug 8, 2018

Lisa Matkin Haddow, 59, of Centerville, beloved wife and friend, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Born February 26, 1959, in Albany, GA she was the daughter of Nell Rowe Matkin and the late Andy Matkin. Lisa enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and going to Disney World. In addition to her mother, Nell, Lisa is survived by her husband,...

Aug 6, 2018

Robin Linda Morgan, 57, of Huntsville, AL died Monday, August 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Eric Bryan George, Jr. and father, James R. Morgan, Sr. She is survived by mother, Carol B. Morgan of Huntsville, AL; sisters, Rebecca Morgan (Traci Haydu) of Seymour, TN and Donna Edwards (Steve) of Huntsville, AL; brother, James R....