Obituaries
Glenford Philip Antonio Moguel
Jan 25, 2024
Glenford Philip Antonio Moguel, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on January 25, 2024. He was born on August 9, 1961, in Belize City, Belize. Glen will be remembered for his loving nature, his unwavering dedication to his family, and his deep faith in Jehovah.
Glen graduated from St. Michaels College in Belize City before furthering his education at New...
Mary Frances Banks
Jan 25, 2024
Mary Frances (Tolar) Banks, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024. Born on March 1, 1932 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, she was a lifelong resident of the metro area.
Mary Frances grew up in East Atlanta in a house on Hemlock Circle designed by her grandmother. During the Depression, the family lost the house, but bought it...
Mercedes Fernandez Gonzalez
Jan 24, 2024
In Memory of Mercedes González
Mercedes Fernandez de González, a woman of strength, resilience, and boundless love, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on January 24, 2024 at the age of 97. Born near Orense, Spain in 1927, Mercedes embarked on a journey that spanned continents leaving an indelible mark on the lives of those she touched.
Mercedes's story unfolded...
Joann E. Mcclendon
Jan 23, 2024
JoAnn E. McClendon, 90, of Lilburn, Georgia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024. Her final days were spent surrounded by family at Arbor Springs Health and Rehab in Opelika, Alabama. She was born in Decatur, Georgia on October 4th, 1933 to Joe and Hilda Esco. She was a graduate of Decatur Girls High School in 1950. She was...
William Lawrence Lewis
Jan 22, 2024
William Lawrence (Bill) Lewis, Minister/Realtor
Rev. Bill Lewis of Stockbridge, GA died January 22, 2024. He was born May 17, 1931 in Atlanta to Dewey and Voyce Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Mary Wheeler and Joyce Sorrow. He was married in 1955 to Elizabeth Cook Lewis, who he affectionately referred to as "Queen Elizabeth".
Bill graduated...
Ted Wayne Waters
Jan 21, 2024
In memory of Ted Waters, born September 19, 1951, and departed from us on January 21, 2024.
Ted was a brother to Kenny and Dallas, growing up next to the funeral home their father operated in North Carolina. The two things he loved most - nature and the environment - led him to the National Park Service where he worked for...
Mary Elizabeth Gordon
Jan 21, 2024
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Gordon, 74, quietly passed away at her home on the morning of January 21, 2024, after a long and valiant battle with multiple sclerosis. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Frank Gordon, her brother John Ferguson, her children Christopher Colvin and Erica Gordon, and her grandchildren Benjamin Colvin, and Ethan and Evan Grubic. A...
Kenneth Walter Martin
Jan 19, 2024
Kenneth Walter Martin died peacefully on January 19, 2024. Son of Lois T. (Martin) Nance and Walter J. Martin of Thomasville, Georgia. Ken was a long term Public Servant with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and resided in Decatur, Georgia. He was an avid traveler and loved San Francisco. A man with a big heart and a great sense...
Robert Kevin White
Jan 18, 2024
Robert Kevin White (September 6, 1956 - January 18, 2024) passed away peacefully in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the beloved son of Frank and Shirley White, and the brother of six siblings. He is survived by his devoted husband and soulmate Tony Pisani, whom he shared 36 years of love and adventure with. Robert grew up in Holland, Pennsylvania, and...
Sandra Jean Wood
Jan 16, 2024
Sauni Colman Wood, an educator, feminist, writer, storyteller, community leader, singer, dancer, world traveler, died January 16 in hospice care in Atlanta, Ga. She was 90.
Sauni accomplished so many things in her long life, but what she most cared that others knew about her was that she loved her family and friends.
Indeed, all of her children knew in their bones...
Joe Greger
Jan 15, 2024
In loving memory of Joe Greger, born March 16, 1990, and departed from us on January 15, 2024, at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Ga.
A graduate of Wheeler High School in Marietta, Joe continued his education with two years of college in Florida and Atlanta. He dedicated his skills as a customer service technician at AutoZone.
Joe is survived by...
Ernestine Loma Pruett
Jan 15, 2024
Ernestine Loma Pruett, affectionately known as 'Tine' or 'Tina,' departed this world on January 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. Born on August 7, 1924, in Grayson, GA and living most of her life in Atlanta, Ernestine dedicated her life to spreading joy and building meaningful connections.
A devoted employee of Arthur Andersen Consulting, Ernestine...
John Vorvolakos
Jan 13, 2024
John Vorvolakos, age 90, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
He is survived by his daughter, Vicki Tucker and her husband Richard. He is also survived by his granddaughters, Alexandra Marshall and her husband Andrew, and Sophia Tucker.
He is preceded in death by his wife Georgia Skandalakis Vorvolakos.
He was born in Marathea, Greece and arrived...
Claire Elizabeth Franklin Baxter
Jan 13, 2024
Claire "Clairelis" Eaton Franklin Baxter graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Agnes Scott College. That is the first sentence she wanted in her obituary. She was the smartest woman in the room and the most approachable. She never met a stranger, and she could learn (and remember) everything about your life and family with one conversation. When you walked through Athens...
Cecil Hughey Hallman Jr.
Jan 12, 2024
Cecil H. Hallman, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully in memory care surrounded by family on January 12th, 2024. The only son of the late Lucy Roberts Hallman and Cecil H. Hallman, Sr., Cecil was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 21, 1937 and attended East Lake Elementary School, Murphy High School, and the University of Georgia.
After college, he served in...
Scott Edwards
Jan 12, 2024
On January 12, 2024, Gregory "Scott" Edwards ran into the arms of Jesus. He is now spending eternity rejoicing in the presence of his Savior alongside his mom and grandparents, joining the great cloud of witnesses pointing those of us on earth to the eternal weight of glory.
Scott Edwards was born in Memphis, TN, to Wendy and Paul Edwards on...
Melton Jesse Blalock
Jan 10, 2024
Melton Jesse Blalock, beloved husband, father, and respected member of the community, passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on October 30, 1932, to Zula Ellis Blalock and Jessie Melton Blalock.
Melton was a man of great character, integrity, and a strong work ethic. Raised by his mother, he learned the value of hard...
Trisha Lynn Bell
Jan 10, 2024
Trisha Lynn Bell of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the age of 42.
Trisha graduated from Mercer University with an MBA and became a highly regarded and successful Marketing Account Executive. She was a loving, compassionate, and generous person with a huge heart. When Trisha brought someone into her life, she was the most fiercely...
Paul Selcer Thatcher
Jan 10, 2024
Paul Selcer Thatcher, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by a service at 2:00 p.m., both at A. S. Turner Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial will be held after the service at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs.
Paul was born...
Grace Lydia Little
Jan 9, 2024
Grace Lydia Little, age 100, formerly of Scottdale, Clarkston and Tucker, GA peacefully passed away while surrounded by her family on January 10, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years James Carlton Little, her youngest son Ronald P. Little and granddaughter Amanda Little. She...
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