Sep 22, 2017

Ruth Woodward age 89, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017. A native of Elberton GA, she is preceded in death by her husband, Basil W. Woodward and is survived by daughter, Julia L. Woodward. Ruth retired from DeKalb County Government as a secretary for many years. She loved to travel and visited all 50 states, and many countries in...

Sep 18, 2017

Dorothy P. Rast passed away on Sept 18, 2017. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama and lived to be 88 years old. She was awarded a bachelor’s degree from Montevallo College in Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband James Rast, to whom she was married for over 50 years. She is survived by her daughter Ann Rast,...

Sep 17, 2017

Harold A. Suddeth, 93 passed away peacefully at his home in Jonesboro, Ga surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born October 28, 1923, in Atlanta, Ga, he was the son of the late James A. Suddeth and Flora Toney Suddeth. Harold worked most of his working years for the Atlanta Army Depot. After retiring from the Federal Government, Harold...

Sep 13, 2017

Joan Elinor Vining Lazarchik, 81, of Atlanta, beloved mother, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Born April 2, 1936, in Brockton, Massachusets, she was the daughter of the late Roger N. and Sybil A. Lindquist Vining. After graduating high school, Joan enlisted and served in the U.S. Air Force. She enjoyed music, singing, crossword puzzles, nature, spending time with her...

Sep 13, 2017

Our sweet beautiful Alexandra (Alex) Grace Blackwell, age 16, of Tucker passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Alex was born October 29, 2000 and is survived by her parents, Kim and Richard Blackwell and her sister, Grayson; her grandparents, Tootsie and Joe Kilpatrick, and MaryLee Goggins, and James Blackwell; her great grandmother, Gertrude Raper; her aunt and uncles, Erin and...

Sep 11, 2017

Kirk Boone Talgo, age 66, passed away suddenly of an apparent heart attack on the evening of Monday September 11, 2017. A resident of Atlanta for the past 41 years, Kirk is survived by his wife of 34 years, Susan; son Mark; brothers, Scott (Edel) of Chicago, Bruce (Karen) of Suwanee, Brian (Claudia) of Oslo, Norway. Also surviving are his...

Sep 9, 2017

Margaret Estella Price Lane passed away peacefully at her home on September 9, 2017 at the age of 100 years and 8 months. She was a native Atlantan, born January 30, 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Dan Lane. Margaret's love and care for her family is how she will be most remembered. She...

Sep 9, 2017

On Friday, September 8th, 2017, Robert Gregory Vaughan, known as Robin, spent a fine day at home with his son Spencer and later talked with some family and friends on the phone. Afterward he made his ritual of reading before bed; he took off his reading glasses, put his book on the nightstand, and closed his eyes. That night, he...

Sep 8, 2017

Phyllis (Leake) Clarke Brown of Dunwoody, GA, died Friday, September 8, 2017 at Givens Estates Health Center, Asheville, NC. Born in Clarksdale, MS, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Ray Leake and Maesie Meek Leake. She grew up in and loved Atlanta. She was the wife of Charles (Charlie) Hunt Brown, Jr., who died in 2011. Phyllis and...

Sep 6, 2017

Sep 5, 2017

Michael Paul Beagle, 61, passed away from natural causes on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. He is held close in the hearts of his mother, brothers and sisters. He will be missed all the days of their lives. He is survived by his mother, Juanita Beagle; siblings, Jim and Cathy Fraser, Steve and Valorie Beagle, Judy Beagle and Patrick Beagle. Memorial...

Sep 5, 2017

So glad to be in America! Andrew Groutas immigrated from the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. In Cyprus, having lost both parents at the age of 13, he was on his own. He did many odd jobs to support himself. When he was 23 years old, he borrowed money from an uncle, and, by way of Egypt, came to America on...

Sep 5, 2017

Ernest Philip Guy, age 96, died peacefully in his home on September 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Patty, and daughters Phyllis and Patricia, as well as many nieces and nephews. Ernie was the son of Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Guy of Jackson, Tennessee; he was the ‘middle of the pack’ and the last...

Sep 5, 2017

Marlene Branson Coats, 85, of Tucker, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Marlene was born on May 6, 1932 to the late Carey Clyde and Mary Catherine Petty Branson in Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina. Her family moved to Morristown, Tennessee when she was 6 weeks old, then to Atlanta when she was 12. She attended Roosevelt High School...

Sep 4, 2017

Walter Cameron Conrad, 88, formerly of Pensacola, FL died Monday, September 4, 2017. "Sonny" or 'Satch" was born October 17, 1928 in Richmond, VA. He attended Plant High School in Tampa, FL. After serving in the Navy, he graduated from Florida State University where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He eventually settled in Pensacola where he...

Sep 4, 2017

David Randy Ward, Sr., 54, of Atlanta, passed away on September 4, 2017 at Atlanta Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Born October 14, 1962, in Atlanta, Ga, he was the son of the late Carl Ray Ward and Carolyn Ewing Ward. David enjoyed singing, watching the Falcons, cooking out making the best burgers in town, telling family and friends...

Sep 4, 2017

Helen Kent Dillard, age 85, of Atlanta died Wednesday September 4, 2017. Helen is preceded in death by her son, the late Charles Dennis Dillard. She is survived by son, James (Buddy) Dillard and his wife Debbie; two granddaughters, Andrea Daniel, Tiffany Dillard; three grandsons, Matt Dillard, Chad Dillard, Jordan Berry; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Thursday,...

Sep 4, 2017

Funeral services for Mary H. Golding, 94, a lifelong resident of Decatur will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2017 at A.S. Turner & Sons Chapel, Decatur GA. Burial will be at Decatur Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017 at A.S. Turner & Sons, 2773 North Decatur Road,...

Aug 31, 2017

Surrenity La'Riah Mead was born January 6, 2016 at DeKalb Medical in Decatur, GA, to her proud parents, Mariah Shainice Mead and Jerome Lavelle Hodges Jr. During Surrenity's brief, but joyous time on earth she was always a shining light to everyone around her. She especially enjoyed dancing, listening to music (a favorite being “The Itsy Bitsy Spider”), and hugging...

Aug 29, 2017

Born- Cleta Korine Wentz on August 7 1924 in Gentry, Arkansas. Born into eternal life August 29, 2017 93 years young and beautiful. Beloved Mother of 3, Grandmother of 10, Great-Grandmother of 24 and Great Great Grandmother of 10. Survived by her three children and their spouses: Pat and Frank Foster, Ray and Lynn Stanelle , A. G. and Marti...