Obituaries

Evie Ann Driskell

Evie Ann Driskell

Dec 1, 2016

Evie Ann Driskell, age 91 of, Tucker, passed away on December 1, 2016. Evie worked in accounting before retiring to become a homemaker. She was a member of Briarlake Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hamilton N. Driskell and daughter Sheryl Riley. She is survived by her grandsons; Shane Riley of L.A. CA, Vann and Christi...

Elizabeth Teal Cunningham

Elizabeth Teal Cunningham

Nov 30, 2016

Elizabeth Teal Cunningham passed from this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Mary Elizabeth was born on August 13, 1920 in Talbotton, GA to William and Della Hall Teal. Her education came from Talbotton Baptist Church and Talbot County Schools, where she graduated with honors. She attended Southern Business University in Atlanta, and then joined Southern Bell in the General...

Ola Patricia Bryant

Ola Patricia Bryant

Nov 28, 2016

Our sweet Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away in her home of 50 years, Monday, November 28, 2016 from cancer. She is survived by three children: Cindi, Freddie and Rene'; one granddaughter, Nikki; two great granddaughters, Baylee and Ally Grace, and one brother, Ralph Herring. She will be best remembered by her never ending will to help others, her...

Ola Patricia Herring Bryant

Ola Patricia Herring Bryant

Nov 28, 2016

Our sweet Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away in her home of 50 years, Monday, November 28, 2016 from cancer. She is survived by three children: Cindi, Freddie and Rene'; one granddaughter, Nikki; two great granddaughters, Baylee and Ally Grace, and one brother, Ralph Herring. She will be best remembered by her never ending will to help others, her...

Alexander Armand Vallee

Alexander Armand Vallee

Nov 28, 2016

Alexander Vallee was born on September 16, 2016 to us his loving parents, Matthew and Valarie Vallee. He is survived by his sisters Caroline and Catherine. Alex was born 3 months premature, with the help of the doctors and nurses of Northside Hospital and Scottish Rite Children's Hospital, he was determined to live and grow into a healthy child. At...

Valerie Latisha Harper

Valerie Latisha Harper

Nov 27, 2016

Valerie White Harper – lawyer, artist, writer, singer, world traveler, member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, and native of McCormick, SC, died in her beloved home in Decatur, GA. Valerie was a graduate of Limestone College, Gaffney, SC, studied art at the University of SC, and later earned a law degree from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. The Law...

John Robert King

John Robert King

Nov 26, 2016

John Robert King was born July 10, 1921, in DeKalb County, Georgia, and departed this life November 26, 2016. Mr. King is preceded in death by his wife, Anita Ashley King, his parents, John Samuel and Mattie Carr King, four brothers and four sisters. He is survived by a sister, Geraldine (Arnold) Satterfield and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great...

John Robert King

John Robert King

Nov 26, 2016

John Robert King was born July 10, 1921, in DeKalb County, Georgia, and departed this life November 26, 2016. Mr. King is preceded in death by his wife, Anita Ashley King, his parents, John Samuel and Mattie Carr King, four brothers and four sisters. He is survived by a sister, Geraldine (Arnold) Satterfield and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great...

Charlotte S. Steiner

Charlotte S. Steiner

Nov 26, 2016

It is with sadness that her family announces the passing of Charlotte Elizabeth Smith Steiner on November 26, 2016. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan on August 1, 1940 to Charles Frederick Smith and Katherine Elizabeth Moore Smith, she spent her childhood in Hastings Michigan. In 1960 Charlotte married and moved to Atlanta, her home until her death. She was active...

Mary Ruth Wilkinson

Mary Ruth Wilkinson

Nov 25, 2016

Mary Ruth Wilkinson, a resident of the Winnona Park Community for over 51 years went home to be with the Lord, November 25, 2016. Her faith has become sight and she worships her Lord and Savior now with her beloved husband of 61 years, Ben and their third son, Manford.Thanksgiving was the one time each year the entire family would...

Jane Mork Gibson

Jane Mork Gibson

Nov 23, 2016

Jane Mork Gibson, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, colleague and friend, with in addition a long career as a historian of Philadelphia industry and technology, died on Wednesday November 23, after a brief illness, in Atlanta, Georgia. Family members were by her side. She was 93.Jane Mork Gibson was born in Houston, Texas to Raymond and Blanche Mork...

Carol Anne Hill

Carol Anne Hill

Nov 22, 2016

Carol Anne Smith Hill, 72, of Clarkston, beloved wife and mother, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Born August 2, 1944, in Alexandria, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Frost Smith. Carol enjoyed the ocean, spending time in the sun, with her family, and watching movies. She will be remembered for her outgoing personality and...

Jane Lois King

Jane Lois King

Nov 20, 2016

Mrs. Jane Lois Martin King, 90, was born November 5, 1926 in the Grant Park area, Atlanta, GA. She passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016.Jane entered grammar school at the age of 4 and graduated from Girls High School in 1944.Jane was employed by Bell South located in the Hurt Building, downtown Atlanta as an Equipment Draftsman. She then...

Susan Carter Ricks

Susan Carter Ricks

Nov 19, 2016

Susan Carter Ricks, 73, of Tucker, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016. Born June 27, 1943, in Austin, Texas, she was the daughter of the late John Edward, Jr. and Joyce Stanbra Carter.A devoted Mom, Grandmom, mother-in-law, and friend, she loved life and especially her grandchildren: Leah, Hailey, and Curtis. She loved the beach, attending theatre events at the Fox...

Arthur B. Haven Jr.

Arthur B. Haven Jr.

Nov 19, 2016

Arthur B. Haven, Jr. passed on November 19, 2016 surrounded by his family at home. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rose and devoted sons, John and Paul Haven; sister Judy Beer and nephew Doug Beer; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Anne & Warren Blanchard; grandchildren Tyler, Zachary, Jarod and Malynn Haven. Art was born in Evanston, IL...

Annette W. Braselton

Annette W. Braselton

Nov 17, 2016

Annette Woods Braselton, 78, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016. Born May 4, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Woods and Mary Shealy Woods. Annette graduated from Decatur High School and went on to Emory University where she earned her Bachelor's degree and continued on to Stetson University earning her Master's degree....

Wanda Roberta Mccullough

Wanda Roberta Mccullough

Nov 17, 2016

Mrs. Wanda Roberta Newman McCullough, 92, of Decatur passed away the evening of Thursday, November 17, 2016. Born in Maryville, Tennessee, she was a member of the Baptist Church, the beloved mother of four children and a wonderful friend and neighbor to many. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, James S. (Jake) McCullough, and her sons Thomas...

William Pratt

William Pratt

Nov 16, 2016

Mr. William Pratt Jr. AKA "Shorty" was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. Mr. William Pratt born on May 17, 1947 passed away on November 16, 2016 he was 69 years old. Shorty loved the Lord and spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Pratt was a member of Alcove Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by son,...