Obituaries
Elizabeth Cook Lewis
Mar 22, 2024
Lelia Elizabeth Cook Lewis
Elizabeth Lewis of Stockbridge, GA died March 22, 2024. She was born September 25, 1931 in Decatur, GA to Tom R. Cook and Bertha Mitchell Cook. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings and their spouses Cora B. Cook, Lucy Mae Breedlove (Ebb), Enid Kate Payne (J.W.), Mary Tilitha Freeman (W.T.), Tommie Cook Jr.,...
Frances Inez Tate
Mar 19, 2024
Frances I. Tate, or Memaw to her children and grandchildren, passed away at 87 on Tuesday March 19th, 2024 at Dekalb Medical Center. She was born on January 13th, 1937 to the late Homer McCallister and Bertha McCallister. She married Jimmy Tate and went on to have two daughters, Pamela Jeanne Reed and Patricia Gail Gabbard,
Frances had many jobs,...
Helen Rae Brown
Mar 18, 2024
Helen Rae Brown, a beacon of creativity and joy, passed away at the age of 80 on March 18, 2024, due to natural causes in Decatur, Georgia. Helen, born on June 7, 1943, in Williamson, West Virginia, lived a vibrant life that was as colorful and beautifully arranged as the spaces she designed.
Helen was a luminary in the world of...
Ruth Leola Osborne
Mar 17, 2024
In the early morning of Sunday, March 17, 2024, Ruth Leola Taylor Osborne passed peacefully into her Savior's presence. She was 101 years old.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Osborne, her sister, Mary Bassett, brother, Herman Taylor, daughter, Gloria White, son-in law Tom O'brien and grandson, Patrick Osborne.
She is leaving behind 3 children: Brenda Hallenbeck, Wayne...
James Pickett Leak
Mar 17, 2024
James Pickett Leak, III, 91, of Atlanta passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2024. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved his dogs and excelled in creating lasting memories for all his family. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, grew up in Rockingham, North Carolina and graduated from Riverside Military Academy. During the Korean conflict,...
Helen Elizabeth Palmer
Mar 16, 2024
Helen Elizabeth Palmer (Gardner) passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024, after an extended illness at the age of 76.
She was born on July 22, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up in Atlanta. She attended Gordan High School. She married September 1, 1967.
Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker for 20 years before pursuing a career...
Charles William Young
Mar 13, 2024
Mr. Charles William Young, age 78, of Decatur, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Hospice Care at Emory University Hospital. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, JoAnn Eubanks Young, his sons, Daniel McClelen Young (Elizabeth Kaye Evans) and Scott William Young, brothers, Downey...
Therese Madeline Weaver
Mar 12, 2024
Born the daughter of Cecelia "Sis" Nuhfer and George "Curly" Henry in Oil City, PA, Therese "Terry" Henry Weaver passed away on March 12, 2024, in Decatur, GA. She was the eldest and last survivor of three Henry siblings that included Gary Henry of Piedmont, SC and Patricia Kissinger of Renton, WA. She and her husband of 65 years, Bill...
Charlotte Marr
Mar 12, 2024
Marr, Charlotte L. died peacefully at her home Mar 12, 2024. She was 94.
Preceding her in death is her husband Thomas L. Marr Sr. and her son Thomas L. Marr Jr.
Survivors are daughter Johanna C Marr, grandchildren Alexandra and Justin Marr
and great grandchildren Tasha, Brandon and Evan.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. Celebrating...
Alan L. Mccumber
Mar 11, 2024
Alan LeRoy McCumber, 78, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 11, 2024. His family is deeply saddened by his unexpected passing.
Alan was born on August 17, 1945, to Lucile and Ralph R. McCumber, Sr. in Manchester, Georgia. After Alan graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1963, he went on to study Finance at Georgia...
Margaret Ann Rice
Mar 11, 2024
Margaret Ann Rice, 89, of Tucker, Georgia, went home to her Savior on Monday, March 11, 2024. Ann was born on January 12, 1935 to Thomas Levy and Margaret (Maggie) Griffin in Chipley, Florida. She was one of 11 children.
Ann graduated from Decatur Girls High School in Decatur, Georgia and went to Business School in Jacksonville, Florida. She went to...
Carolyn Hinton
Mar 9, 2024
Carolyn Griffith Hinton, 90, of Suwanee, GA, died on March 9, 2024. She was born in Cedartown, GA and was married to Archie Hinton for 69 years until his death in 2018. Carolyn and Archie lived in Decatur, GA, for over 35 years where she operated Carolyn Hinton Beauty Salon located in the Fairview Building. They moved to Suwanee in...
Natalie Poellnitz
Mar 9, 2024
Natalie 'Ladybug' Poellnitz was born June 26, 1972 in New Haven, Connecticut being the oldest of two children to Nathan Earl Poellnitz and Josephine Boglin Poellnitz.
Described as quite independent, she participated in swimming, dance and playing the violin. As a student in middle school, Natalie, along with her brother and mother moved to Lithonia, Georgia in 1984; graduating from Redan...
Nettie Lynne Wells
Mar 6, 2024
Nettie Lynne Wells, known to her friends and family as Lynne, passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 63, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Lynne was born on August 3, 1960, to Ralph and Nancy Childs of Jonesboro, Arkansas. The family was stationed in several cities across the country before finally settling in the Metro-Atlanta area...
Galen Wynne Balster
Mar 4, 2024
Galen Wynne Balster, age 74, of Decatur, GA, died on Monday, March 4, at his home. He was born December 20, 1949, in Hibbing, MN, to Loren and Laverne (Baker) Balster . He grew up on the Missouri River in Chamberlain, SD where he loved fishing and camping. While working as a short order cook during high school he was...
Tan Minh Tran
Mar 3, 2024
I am sad to announce the death of my brother, Dr. Tan Minh Tran. A private memorial service and burial will be held.
James Jeffrey King
Mar 2, 2024
JAMES "BUD" JEFFREY KING
Decatur, Georgia
Bud King, graduated from Stone Mountain High School, where programs were tailored to his unique needs. But he grew up not even a block from Tucker High School and, as a youngster, developed bonds with the school's coaches and players that would last decades. Tucker High School was his heart and life. Everything was...
Wayne Chester White
Mar 1, 2024
Wayne Chester White, 79 years of age, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 peacefully.
Wayne was born February 7, 1945 in Atlanta, GA to the late James Owen and Margaret "Peggy" White. He was the oldest of four children. Wayne graduated from Marist High School and went on to study at North Georgia College and Georgia State.
Wayne...
Barbara Elizabeth Styles
Feb 29, 2024
The Reverend Barbara (Betsy) Pittard Styles, 85, daughter of Dr. Barbara Pittard Payne Stancil (deceased) and Marion Carter Pittard (deceased) and wife of Reverend James Robert Styles (deceased) entered the life eternal on February 29, 2024.
A native of Atlanta, she was raised in the Druid Hills/Emory area where she graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1956. She attended Emory...
Jeane Hair
Feb 29, 2024
Our beloved mom, Jeane Hodges Bolton Hair 86, of Atlanta, GA, after a long battle with Alzheimers, went to be with the Lord on Thursday February 29, 2024. Jeane was born on August 28, 1937 to Willie Elizabeth Bland Hodges Mason and Cullen Clifton Hodges.
Jeane was a wonderful mama who loved her children dearly. Jeane had the most...
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