Obituaries
Charlotte Anne Nix
Aug 28, 2023
Charlotte Anne Thomason Nix 2/17/1939-8/28/2023
Father: Charles Toliver Thompson Jr. B: 3/28/1910 Randolph Co Al D: 2/25/1983
Mother: Bertha Kuhne Whiteside B 3/8/1910 Mobile Co Alabama
Charlotte was born in Anniston, Alabama and graduated from Anniston High School in 1956.
While in high school she studied piano and played the organ in her Episcopal church.
After high school she graduated from Birmingham Southern College. After...
Eileen Killeen Maron
Aug 27, 2023
Eileen Killeen Maron passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home in Decatur, Georgia, on Aug. 27, 2023. She was 67 years old.
As admissions director for St. Thomas More School (STM) in Decatur for more than 20 years, she was credited by many families for being the first face of the school they met, and her cheerful enthusiasm was part...
Charles Alfred Paris
Aug 26, 2023
Charles A "Charlie" Paris, of Williamsport, PA and Atlanta, GA, has passed at age 98.
Born Dec. 21, 1924, he was raised in Ralston (PA), the eldest son of the late Clarence B Paris and Grace Beulah (Hawn) Paris, and lived briefly in Leighton and Montoursville before enlisting in the Navy during WW2. He served in the Pacific theater near Brisbane,...
Gerald George Naddra
Aug 26, 2023
Gerald Naddra of Johns Creek, Georgia fell asleep peacefully in the Lord on August 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Gerald, fondly known as Jerry, was born to Nadra & Rose Naddra, on September 18, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Hoke Smith High...
Robert Stanfiel Blough
Aug 25, 2023
Robert Stanfiel Blough died peacefully on August 25, 2023 in Decatur, Georgia at age 71.
Mr. Blough was born on September 28, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia to his parents Robbie and Dean Blough. He graduated from Druid Hills High School and attened Dekalb College.
Mr. Blough is survived by his two siblings, Steve Blough and Beth Dresher (Don), and their four children,...
Marvin Dale Galarza
Aug 25, 2023
MARVIN DALE GALARZA
Marvin Dale Galarza was born on February 21, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to Odell & Louise Galarza. Marv had 2 older sisters, Delores, who passed away in 2017 and Carolyn Jean, who passed as an infant before Marv was born. Marv was born into a family that encouraged friendships and social interaction with the Spanish/Basque community. He...
L Silas Moore
Aug 25, 2023
L. Silas Moore, Jr., of Avondale Estates, Georgia, passed away on August 25, 2023, at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 24, 1936, in Hodge, Louisiana, to L. Silas Moore and Sallie Durbin Moore. Silas, known also by his nickname "Dinty", was retired after a 28-year career with the State Board of...
Laura Gail Duke
Aug 25, 2023
Laura Gail Duke, 76, of Tucker, Georgia peacefully passed away on August 25, 2023. Gail is survived by her husband Jim and son Phillip (Tammy), grandchildren Madisen Duke and Ethan Duke, and brothers Tom Striplin and David Striplin and many other beloved family members.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents Clyde Thomas Striplin Sr and Annie Laura Striplin.
She was...
Carla Graves Christian
Aug 23, 2023
Carla Graves Christian, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away in her home in Johns Creek, Georgia, on August 23, 2023. Born in Lexington, Kentucky on September 24, 1956, Carla lived a life of service and dedication, touching countless people with her kindness, grace, and unwavering spirit. Her departure leaves a void that will never be filled, but her...
Claud Augustus Pounds
Aug 21, 2023
Claud A. Pounds, 97, transitioned to be with Christ on Monday, August 21st, 2023. A native of Decatur, Claud was born on December 3rd, 1925 to Zelma Floyd and Claud Bartow Pounds. Claud called Decatur his home for all 97 years.
Claud attended Glennwood Elementary School and Decatur Boys High. At Decatur High, Claud was an officer in the ROTC. As...
Loretta Johnson
Aug 20, 2023
Loretta Roach Johnson, 89, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on August 20th, 2023. She is survived by her two daughters, Kay Edenfield and April (Marshall) Millard, two granddaughters, Whitney (Adam Scarbrough) Edenfield and Gillian Millard, a great grandson, Wylie Scarbrough, great granddaughter, Sabine Scarbrough, her sister, Carmen Roach Powell and brother, Hal (Susan) Roach Jr.
Loretta was preceded in death by...
Ann Linder Cooley
Aug 19, 2023
Ann Linder Cooley, aged 68, of Decatur, GA, peacefully passed away on August 19, 2023. Born on August 5, 1955, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the beloved child of the late Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ray Sr. and Marjorie Linder Cooley.
She leaves behind her cherished brother, Frank Ray Cooley Jr., of Decatur, GA. Ann's devoted companion, Molly Rose, her...
Mary Joy Benedict
Aug 19, 2023
Mary Joy Benedict, 85, of Conyers, Georgia passed away on August 19, 2023. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended and graduated Bass High Night School in little 5 Points all while working for Bell South where she worked until she retired in 1994.
She later moved to Tennessee before returning to the Atlanta area later in life.
She is predeceased...
Alma Jean Lemonds
Aug 18, 2023
Jean Work Lemonds of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on August 18, 2023. She was born on January 19, 1927, in Abilene, TX, to Mabel Scott Work and William James Work. While growing up, she also lived in Brookhaven MS, and Suffolk, VA. Both of her parents were church musicians and, not surprisingly, Jean...
Eley Perkins Wagnon
Aug 18, 2023
Eley Perkins Wagnon, a man who touched countless lives with his unwavering spirit and dedication, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, following a courageous battle with dementia and COPD. A Georgia Registered Land Surveyor since 1972, Eley's meticulous surveys and topos have left an indelible mark, gracing the halls of nearly every county courthouse in Georgia.
Born in Branchville,...
Commissioner Philip Needham
Aug 15, 2023
Commissioner Philip Needham (1940-2023)
Our Heavenly Father called Phil to his eternal home in the early morning of August 15th after battling an aggressive brain tumor.
The Lord graced Phil Needham with many gifts that were used effectively throughout his extensive ministry -- Preacher, Writer, Teacher, Leader, Counselor - yet amid the use and development of these gifts, Phil always projected...
Richard Alan Cecil
Aug 15, 2023
RICHARD A. CECIL
Former Atlanta Braves executive Dick Cecil, who played a major role in bringing the Braves from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966 and who went on to a long career in event creation and management, died August 15 at his home in Atlanta. He was 88.
Born and raised in Lincoln, NE, Dick received his B.A. and M.A. from the...
Brenda Gail Covington
Aug 14, 2023
Brenda Covington, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on August 14, 2023. She was a woman of unwavering faith, and her life was a testament to her love for Jesus Christ. Born on January 28, 1952, to Norman L. Little and Annie L. Little, Brenda was a praying mother to three children - two boys and one...
Gary Pittman Reed
Aug 12, 2023
Gary P. Reed Jr., or Buddy for those who knew him, passed away at 64 on Saturday August 12, 2023 at Sacred Journey Hospice. He was born on November 25, 1958 to the late Gary P. Reed Sr. and Nancy VanArsdale Reed. He married Pamela Jeanne Reed on November 7, 1981 and went on to have a son, Jeremy Waylon...
Eric Oliver Allstrom
Aug 11, 2023
A loving tribute from his wife and daughters
Eric O. Allstrom, 82, of Decatur, GA and Leesburg, VA, died at home in Decatur on Friday, August 11. He suffered from end-stage cardiac and renal failure.
A fourth-generation Texan, Eric was born on September 18, 1940 to Mabel Draper Allstrom and Oliver Allstrom. He was raised by maternal grandparents Harvey and...
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