Obituaries
Thaddeus Franklin Blackstock
Dec 9, 2023
Thad F. Blackstock, Jr., 86, of Decatur, GA, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on December 9th, 2023.
He was born to the late Thad F. Blackstock and the late Sara Malone Blackstock in Atlanta, GA, on February 7th, 1937. Thad graduated from Decatur High School and received an Undergraduate Degree from North Georgia College.
Upon Graduation from college,...
Thomas Michael Fowler
Dec 9, 2023
Thomas Michael (Mike) Fowler, 67, of Lilburn, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. He was born at Emory University Hospital in Decatur, Georgia on February 14th, 1956 to Thomas Fowler and JoAnn McClendon. He was a 1976 graduate of Stone Mountain High School. Mike worked at CEW Auto Parts and Roswell Foreign Auto Parts...
Brian David Dechant
Dec 9, 2023
Brian David DeChant, 50 years old, went to heaven on December 9, 2023, after a short illness. Brian was born at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee on March 24, 1973, to Karen and Arthur DeChant. At the age of two, Brian was diagnosed with Cockayne Syndrome. Despite doctors' prediction of a shortened life span, not past early childhood, he defied...
Marie Ellen Selby
Dec 7, 2023
Marie Ellen Schrock Selby 11/05/1944 - 12/07/2023
Marie was born in Peoria, and grew up on a farm near Metamora, Illinois. She attended Morsetown Grade school, graduated from Metamora Township High School, became a Licensed Practical Nurse in Waukegan, Illinois, and practiced nursing in a variety of medical settings in Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, Texas, and Georgia. Marie was a faithful member...
Allen Lee Sneathen
Dec 7, 2023
Allen Lee Sneathen, beloved son and father died December 7, 2023. He was born December 29, 1969 in Atlanta, Georgia. The son of Carl and Nancy Sneathen, Allen graduated from Henderson High School in Dekalb County and attended the University of Georgia, graduating with a B.S. in Communications which served him well as he worked in sales over the years...
Lisa Jean Goddard
Dec 6, 2023
Lisa Jean Goddard (aka Goon, Game Cheater, Partner, T-Rex) died on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from heart and kidney complications. She was 60. She leaves behind many who remember her humor and always hopeful view to the future, her smile and her acumen for veterinary care. Lisa loved her family and friends, her dogs, her travels and her movies. She...
Vivian "Jean" Harmon
Dec 6, 2023
Vivian "Jean" Harmon lived a life that radiated love, faith, and wisdom in every action she took. Born on December 7, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jean illuminated the lives of those around her until her peaceful passing in Conyers, Georgia, on December 6, 2023. She was a beacon of compassion and grace, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and a...
Glenda Jean Smith
Dec 4, 2023
Glenda Jean Smith passed away on December 4th, 2023. Glenda was a long-time resident of Avondale Estates, GA and retired from the VA Hospital after 40+ years od dedicated service.
Glenda is survived by her brother, Ronnie Smith and sister-in-law, Connie Smith of Woodstock, GA, several nieces and nephews and lifelong friend, Dianne Ergle. She was preceded in death by her...
Virginia Davis
Dec 1, 2023
Virginia Davis of Decatur, Georgia died on December 1, 2023. She was 75 years old. She had suffered from a prolonged illness for 12 years and had been cared for in her home during these years.
Virginia was born in Quincy, Florida and grew up in Perry, Florida. She graduated from Perry High School and went on to Florida State University...
Victor Anthony Kramer
Dec 1, 2023
Victor Anthony Kramer, devoted husband, loving father, and inspiring colleague, teacher and friend to all who were privileged to know and spend time with him, passed away at 84 on Dec. 1 after a brief period in hospice. Victor, along with his joyful spirit and infectious laugh, will be forever cherished and deeply missed.
Born to Edward and Leota Kramer in...
Kyle Bronson Copeland Staloch
Nov 28, 2023
In loving memory of Kyle Staloch, a bright light and love known for his vibrant spirit, limitless generosity, and contagious smile. Kyle's life, though tragically short, was filled with joy, love and laughter.
Kyle's life unfolded across the Lone Star state. Born in Wichita Falls, Kyle grew up in Midland/Odessa before pursuing studies in psychology, sociology and business. He graduated from...
Mary Joanne Rawls
Nov 28, 2023
Mary JoAnne Rawls, 88, of Decatur Ga., passed away on November 28, 2023, after a brief illness. Born on February 10, 1935, in Ideal Ga, a small farming railroad town 45 miles southwest of Macon, Ga. She was the daughter of Wilhelmina Smith McCarty and Lester McCarty. She attended R. E. Lee High School in Thomaston, Ga., and furthered her...
Andrea C. Hestley
Nov 27, 2023
Andrea Clyde Hestley was born on May 11, 1949 to Clyde and Elaine Hestley. She had two older sisters, Sandra and Gail. Andrea graduated from Avondale High School and Oglethorpe University. Her 40+ year career in the Emory University System spanned across many different areas and after retirement continued volunteering at Emory. Hobbies in her spare time included reading, learning,...
Veronica Margaret Hamilton
Nov 27, 2023
Hamilton, Veronica Margaret "Roni" of Tucker, Georgia passed away November 27, 2023, after a sudden illness. Roni was born July 19, 1954. She worked for Kraft Foods and AT&T Mobility, where she retired from in August of 2020.
Roni was preceded in death by her mother, Veronica G. Hamilton; her uncle and aunt, George D. and Margaret H. Walter from...
Sara Elledge Madden-Morris
Nov 26, 2023
Sara Elledge Madden Morris
After a courageous twenty-year battle with cancer, Sara Elledge Madden Morris of Dawsonville, Georgia, went to her eternal home on November 26, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on December 1, 1935, she was just a few days shy of her eighty-eighth birthday.
Sara was born in Ware Shoals, South...
Carol Burroughs Lowe
Nov 26, 2023
Carol Burroughs Lowe, of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, after a brief illness. She was 83 years of age. Born April 10, 1940 in Athens, GA to Isabel and Ralph Burroughs, she moved to Atlanta's West End neighborhood in 1946. She attended Lee Street Elementary School. The family moved to Tucker during her school age...
Barbara Welsh
Nov 24, 2023
Barbara (Stiburek) Welsh, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Decatur, Georgia.
She was born in Nampa, Idaho on December 18, 1930, to parents Charles Stiburek and Mary Irene Yorgason Stiburek. She was raised in Cascade, Idaho and worked in her parent's bakery. She often visited cousins and family in Boise and Wyoming and attended Brigham Young University in...
Golden Cole Marrett
Nov 23, 2023
Mrs. Goldie was born May 6, 1921 in the city of Commerce, GA. She attended public school, graduating in 1939. She was diligent and worked after school hours and weekends for class="widget-2d918b u_1606813100 dmCustomWidget" data-lazy-load="false" data-title="" id="1606813100" dmle_extension="custom_extension" data-element-type="custom_extension" lock-element-for-editing="true" icon="false" surround="false" .00 a day while attending business school at night.
On December 23rd, 1949 she was married to J.B. Marrett, who bought their first home which they later sold to...
Johnny Paul Mcleod
Nov 22, 2023
Johnny Paul McLeod, age 78, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 with his children by his side. Johnny was born on April 26, 1945 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Gerelda and Barnie Duma McLeod. He lived his entire life in the Stone Mountain area. Johnny was preceded in death by Glenda, his loving wife of 52...
Elizabeth Ann Ralston
Nov 19, 2023
Elizabeth (Liz) Ralston - Born May 31, 1954, transitioned on November 19, 2023
Liz was born and raised in Blue Ridge, Georgia to Winston and Bernadine Ralston. She grew up loving to play outside. From the time she could walk she could be found on the ballfield or basketball court. Later in life she had a great passion for tennis and...
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