Jan 16, 2017

Evelyn Vandiver Phelps passed away on January 16, 2017 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Warren E. Phelps. Evelyn was born and lived in Decatur, GA where she attended Decatur Girls High School. She is survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations are requested to be sent to...

Jan 15, 2017

Clarence Lorenzo James was born June 19, 1934 in Melder, Louisiana. He was the seventh of eight children born to Houston James, Sr. and Lizzie (Jones) James. Clarence fell asleep in death on Sunday January 15, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.In June 1958, Clarence wed Rosemary Brown. From this union, he was blessed with five children: Avery, Keith, Yvette, Andre, and...

Jan 13, 2017

Bert M. Carmody, 67 of Atlanta, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. Bert honorably served 27 years in the U. S. Navy, retiring as a Captain. He worked over 40 years as a finance and retirement planner and was an active member of Briarcliff United Methodist Church. Survivors include his daughter; Laura Carmody, his son; Jack Carmody and three grandchildren....

Jan 12, 2017

M. America (Chian) Lau, 92, passed away peacefully with family members by her side on Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Decatur, GA. She was born on July 18, 1924 in La Habana, Cuba, to the late Julio Chian and Vicenta (Leon) Chian. America and her older brother, Alfredo, spent their childhood in La Habana in a large and vibrant Chinese...

Jan 11, 2017

Annette Aiken Stephens June 23, 1930 – January 11, 2017Annette Aiken Stephens, 86, of Atlanta, GA died peacefully of Alzheimer's, surrounded by her family. As a child, Annette worked long hours on a small farm outside Pennington, Georgia. Because of her older siblings' generosity, she was able to attend the Georgia State College for Women, after which she taught science...

Jan 10, 2017

Jan 10, 2017

Ralph Milton Gibson, 80, of Clarkston, a dedicated and faithful husband and father passed away January 8, 2017. Born in Atlanta on August 12, 1936, he was the son of the late Raymond and Lena Ammons Gibson. Ralph served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Navy and served the public over 25 years fighting fires in Dekalb as...

Jan 8, 2017

Iris Patricia Donner Frank, 81, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on May 18, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Herbert and Helen Donner. Iris resided most recently in Atlanta, GA, but has lived across the country in Cambridge, MA, Palo Alto, CA, Villanova, PA, West Lafayette, IN, and in...

Jan 6, 2017

Dr. B. Donald Minor, beloved husband and father, passed away on Friday January 6, 2017. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late George Byron and Maude Butler Minor. Don attended Boy's High of Atlanta and was in the first graduating class of Grady High. He graduated from Emory University and Emory University School of Medicine, and...

Jan 6, 2017

Mrs. Evergene Ayers completed her 94 year life journey on Friday; January 6, 2017, at her residence at The Presbyterian Village in Austell, GA. Born in Conyers, GA, Evergene Ayers was a resident of the Decatur area for most of her life; with the last 10 years of her residency at The Presbyterian Village of Austell, GA. She was a...

Jan 6, 2017

John Russell Mayer ("Rusty") passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Friday, January 6th, 2017. He was born on May 27, 1956 in Atlanta, Georgia to George and Betty Mayer. He graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1974, Oxford College of Emory University in 1976, Emory University in 1978, and Mercer Law School in 1981. He...

Jan 5, 2017

Angela Alvarez Azcuy, 97, of Atlanta, beloved wife and mother, passed away on January 5, 2017. Angela was preceded in death by her husband, Nazareno Calixto Azcuy. She is survived by her two daughters, Mayra Azcuy and Marlene Azcuy Gross; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday January 10, 2017 at 10:30am, Cathedral Of Christ The King Catholic...

Jan 5, 2017

Reverend Claude Emerson Smithmier passed away peacefully in Canton Ga at the age of 89 on Wednesday January 5th 2017. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, his two daughters Linda Filandrinos and Claudia Smithmier, three sisters Velda Biro, Helen Faye Smith and Laurice Roaten, three grandchildren Chris Wingo, Matt Roach and Tessa Smithmier along with several nieces and nephews....

Jan 4, 2017

Johnnie Hazel Huddleston Clogher, 83, of Atlanta, passed away January 4, 2017. Born March 3, 1933, in Duffee, MS, she was the daughter of the late John and Emma Speed Huddleston. Johnnie is survived by her son, Steven Cash of Waterloo, IA; grandsons: Christopher "C.J." Cash of Grand Junction, CO, Daniel Cash and Nicholas Cash of Cedar Falls, IA; sisters:...

Jan 4, 2017

Robert Collins Hyers, 74, of Tucker, husband of the late Ruth Pressley Hyers, died January 4, 2017. Mr. Hyers graduated from North Fulton High School and Georgia Tech, served two years in the U.S. Army, and worked for 32 years for Scientific Atlanta (now Cisco). His daughter Barbie died at age 25. He is survived by son, Robert W. Hyers...

Jan 3, 2017

Rev. Francis W. Gibson, age 91, of Decatur, GA, went home to our Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Bro. Frances served in various church positions in Alabama, and pastored Cleveland Ave. Baptist Church in Atlanta; Kennesaw First Baptist; Trion First Baptist Church; Headland Heights Baptist Church in East Point, GA and Salem Baptist Church in Shiloh, GA. Bro....

Jan 3, 2017

Gregory T. Maloof, a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, with his family by his side. Greg was a native of Atlanta, born in 1947 to Manuel and Dolly Maloof. Greg attended Immaculate Conception Academy as a young child and St. Pius X High School. Greg loved the people and institutions...

Jan 3, 2017

John Robert Cook of Decatur died peacefully on Tuesday January 3, 2017 at the age of 99. Born on July 9, 1917, John was the son of the late Bessie and John Cook. He married Charlotte Guest with whom he had one daughter. He was a long time member of North Decatur United Methodist Church where he spent many happy...

Jan 3, 2017

Janet Meerman, age 70, of Decatur died Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Meerman and is survived by daughters, Ronda (and Robert) Oglesby of Hernando, FL, Leslie Erickson (and Jim Cantrell) of Decatur, GA and Suree Foose of Virginia Beach, VA; sister, Teresa (and Steve) Miller; 6 grandchildren; 2 nieces and 1...

Jan 3, 2017

Edward E. Carithers, Jr. passed away on Tuesday January 3, 2017, after an extended battle with cancer. Born on January 31, 1931, Ed was the son of Edward and Margaret Carithers, both now deceased. A native Atlantan, he graduated from Brown High in the Atlanta Public School System. While at Brown, he played football as a tackle on the team...