Feb 4, 2018

LORRAINE LOFTIS OBITUARY Lorraine Loftis (nee Elliott), 85, a long-time real estate agent of Karafotias Realty, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2018. Lorraine was an avid patron of the historic Druid Hills neighborhood and volunteered for many organizations over her lifetime. She will be remembered fondly as a pillar in the local community. Many will remember...

Feb 4, 2018

Troy V. Mathews, husband of Sandra J. Mathews, passed away on February 4, 2018. He was father of 4 children, Tori Morgan, Matt Mathews, Krista Coggins and Amy Elton; 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren . Memorial Services will be held Saturday February 10, 2018 at 1:00 pm, Kingswood United Methodist Church, in Dunwoody. In lieu of flowers please donate to Alzheimer...

Feb 2, 2018

RALPH J CHASTAIN June 8, 1932 – February 2, 2018 February 2, 2018 Ralph J. Chastain , born June 8, 1932, in Hayesville, NC finally went to the home where he so longed to be, with his parents, James Henry and Minnie May Stewart Chastain, siblings, Sis, Don, James and Claude and many other loved ones and friends. Ralph spent...

Feb 1, 2018

James John (Jay) Norton, 82, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018, following a valiant battle with cancer. Jay was born December 20, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to James and Catherine Norton. The family relocated to Stone Mountain when he was eight. He was a 1954 graduate of Decatur High School where he was a member of the...

Jan 31, 2018

Robert Dewey Welsh, 93, passed away into greater Hands than ours on January 31, 2018. Known as Bob to those close to him, he was a strong and fearless father, husband, friend, entrepreneur, and benefactor who embraced life, exhibited steely willpower, and confidently carried many others in his lifetime. Though born in Illinois, he gradually became a Southerner at heart,...

Jan 29, 2018

Mary Najour Wagnon, 82, succumbed to a long illness at Northside Hospital on Jan.29, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents, Katherine T, and George C, of Atlanta Georgia. She is survived by her three brothers Dan (Dorothy), Jerry, and Tom (Mary). She is also survived by 8 Nephews and 3 Nieces. Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 3, 2018,...

Jan 29, 2018

Douglas Marion Hester, 71, of Lithonia, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018. Born in Atlanta, December 7, 1946, he was the son of the late Marion Wren and Bernice Holt Hester. Douglas was a retired electrician and member of IBEW Union Local 613 with 45 years of service. He was also a member of Free...

Jan 29, 2018

Daniel Schoel Harrington was born on August 13, 1922, in Akron, Ohio. He moved to Georgia as a young boy, when his father transferred to Atlanta with the Goodyear Tire Company. The family later moved to Decatur, Ga where he resided on the same property until his death on January 29, 2018. He graduated from Druid Hills High School in...

Jan 28, 2018

Jorge R. Polo, 75, passed away on January 28, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. He was born in Barranquilla, Colombia in 1942 to Pedro and Clotilde Polo who preceded him in death. In 1968 he married his adored wife, Alicia, and they would have celebrated 50 years of marriage in July. Jorge was a proud Colombian, as well as a proud...

Jan 28, 2018

Albert Franklin Garner, Jr, 80, of Decatur, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Past Grand Master of Masons in Georgia, passed away surrounded by his daughters Sunday January 28, 2018. Born April 27, 1937 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, he was the son of the late Albert Franklin Garner, Sr. and Irene Oliver. Albert is survived by three daughters, Julie Moore and...

Jan 27, 2018

Jan 27, 2018

Mrs. Katherine Upshaw Walker, of Decatur, Georgia, entered into God’s care on January 27, 2018 at The Bridge of Lawrenceville. Katherine was born on July 1, 1922 in Decatur, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Nellie Andrews Upshaw and George Forrest Upshaw. Katherine is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Ray Bradford Walker. Katherine...

Jan 27, 2018

Thomas F. Chalker, III, 54 passed away on Jan. 27, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Caitlin Chalker, parents Tom & Kitty Chalker and sisters Debi & Valerie Chalker. Memorial contributions for Caitlin can be made to Path2College 529 Plan. You may email cathleen2112@comcast.net to receive a link.

Jan 26, 2018

W. Ray Cleere, 81, of Atlanta, Georgia, died peacefully on January 26, 2018 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Atlanta, he loved the city and often told stories about his grandmother’s boardinghouse on Kennesaw Avenue and his first job as a bread truck driver. After graduating from Bass High School, he went on to earn degrees from Appalachian State...

Jan 26, 2018

CECILIA RIGBY RAXTER passed away on Friday, January 25, succumbing finally to the Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease with which she had been afflicted since she was in her early fifties, more than a dozen years ago. She died peacefully and did not appear to suffer from any pain or other discomfort. She is survived by her sister, Stuart Rigby Clem...

Jan 25, 2018

Ruth Drinnen Swader, age 90, of Tucker passed away peacefully Thursday January 25, 2018. She was a Christian, a retired teacher, and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by daughters, Susan (Alan) Tatum of Oak Ridge, TN and Ann (Richard) Hortman of Lilburn, GA; grandsons, Austin Tatum of Chicago, IL and Andy Tatum of Oak Ridge, TN; sister,...

Jan 24, 2018

Patricia Roney, 83, passed January 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born and raised in Birmingham, AL to George and Theodora Gavalas and attended the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. After marrying Jimmy Roney in 1959, they moved to Atlanta, GA where they raised their four girls. Pat was very active in the Greek Orthodox community and...

Jan 23, 2018

William C. Denman, 94, of Florence, Alabama passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his home. Visitation will be at A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home on Saturday January 27 from 10:00am – 11:00am. The service will follow at 11:00 with Rev. John McKell officiating. Burial will be at Gwinnett Memorial Park in Lawrenceville, GA. Bill was preceded in...

Jan 23, 2018

Eunice Mitcham Rojas, 77, of Atlanta, GA, passed away January 23, 2018. She was born in Sandersville, GA, the eldest daughter of the late Rev. Harry L. Mitcham, Sr. and Marion Smith Mitcham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Thomas Henry Mitcham. She is survived by her husband, Carlos Rojas of Atlanta, her...

Jan 23, 2018

Mike John Alex, 86, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Mike is a graduate of Emory University where he majored in his passion, history. He also served in the U.S. Navy. He absolutely loved college football, especially the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets! Mike is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Beverly Alex. He...