Obituaries
Margaret Isabel Organ
Aug 11, 2023
Margaret Isabel Organ passed away of natural causes on August 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Ga. Born on December 19, 1930, and raised in Chicago, IL to an Irish family in an Irish neighborhood, she became an energetic volunteer for her entire life, devoting many hours and expertise to the Saint James Hospital Auxiliary, Port Saint Lucie Civic Center, and the...
Charles Aldine Horton
Aug 10, 2023
Charles Aldine Horton, better known as Chuck, died at home in Decatur, Georgia on August 10, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on December 13, 1960 to Evelyn and Richard E. Horton. Chuck had a passion and gift for acting. He earned his BA in speech and theater from Louisiana State University, followed by his Master...
Elaine Timms Weingartner
Aug 9, 2023
Elaine Timms Weingartner, 90, of Atlanta, Ga., passed away with her loving daughter by her side on August 9, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1932, on her grandfather's farm in Riverdale, Ga.
After High School, she attended Georgia State for 2 years. She then took a job as a staff artist with the Atlanta Journal and Constitution.
She...
Gerasimos G. Spetseris
Aug 9, 2023
Gerasimos (Jerry) Spetseris 92, of Kefalonia, Greece and Charleston,SC passed away on August 8th, 2023. Jerry was born in Kefalonia, Greece on October 26th,1930 to Evangelos and Marika Spetseris.
Jerry made his way to the US in 1958, where he met the love of his life, Alexandra Gianaki. They were married on July 19,1958 in Charleston, SC and enjoyed 52...
David Ulmer Crosby
Aug 7, 2023
1944 - 2023
In Loving Memory of David Ulmer Crosby
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Ulmer Crosby, 78, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and cherished member of the Decatur community. David died on August 7, 2023, from surgical complications after a recent fall. He was surrounded by his wife and children.
David was born...
Deborah Louise Umphrey
Aug 7, 2023
Deborah McManus Umphrey, 64, passed away in her home in Conyers, Georgia on August 7, 2023.
Deb was born the third of five children of Billy Ray McManus and Marian Trevillion Folendore McManus in 1958 in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. She loved being part of a large family, and stayed close to her family all of her life.
She graduated from...
Gary Ray Stout
Aug 7, 2023
Gary Ray Stout was born May 1, 1945 in Princeton, Illinois. He moved to Georgia when times were hard. He was a family man, a policeman, long haul truck driver and auto mechanic. He always wanted to be a history teacher because he loved history. He retired from Fieldale Farms after 25 years. He joined the Army when he was...
Shirley Juanita Guinn
Aug 6, 2023
Shirley J. Guinn 81, went to her heavenly home on August 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her Father W. P. Guinn and Mother Francine Gillespie Guinn Cochran. She was also preceded in death by John Cochran her mother's second husband who Shirley loved as a great friend and mentor.
She is survived by her sister Patricia McBride (Dan)...
Patrick Anthony Connolly
Aug 5, 2023
Patrick Anthony Connolly, 92, bid us farewell on Saturday, August 5th in Atlanta, Georgia. He will be remembered for his love of family, his faith, and his sharp wit. Patrick was born on May 13,1931 in Keady, Co. Armagh, N. Ireland, to Mary (Hughes) & Michael Connolly and was the oldest son of their four children (sister Elish, brother Michael...
Linwood Michael Wilson
Aug 5, 2023
Linwood Michael Wilson, Sr
June 6, 1937 - August 5, 2023
Linwood Michael Wilson, aged 86, passed away on August 5, 2023, in Hoschton,
Georgia. Born on June 6, 1937, in Palatka, Florida, he resided in Jacksonville, Florida for
80 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Linwood Preston and Barbara Wilson, his wife Caren Ann Wilson, as well as...
Maureen Claire Mcgovern
Aug 4, 2023
A beautiful soul was lifted to be with our Lord on August 4, 2023 at the age of 80. A devoted daughter, a loving big sister, "Auntie Mo" to so many nieces and nephews and the dearest friend to those she loved and who loved her. Maureen Claire McGovern was born March 2, 1943 in Columbia, Tennessee. As the daughter...
Sara Mildred Ingram
Aug 3, 2023
Sara Hall Ingram, age 84, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 3, 2023. Born in Washington, Georgia on May 30, 1939, she was the ninth of ten children to James Boyce Hall and Ada Gladys Hall. Sara was a graduate of Union Point High School, and she moved to Atlanta in 1958 to attend Morris Business College.
As a...
Annie Lee Little
Aug 3, 2023
Annie L. Little, a devoted mother to 9 children, 33 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, to join her Savior, Jesus.
Annie's journey began in Banks County, Ga, where she grew up with her parents and younger siblings. A caring and nurturing spirit, she often stood over the stove to provide for her family while...
Cathryn Henry Creasy
Aug 3, 2023
Cathryn Henry Creasy
August 21, 1929—August 3, 2023
Cathryn Henry Creasy died Wednesday, August 3, at the age of 93. A native of Atlanta, Cathryn was the only child of Robert and Cathryn Block Henry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Scott Creasy, and Lyle Henry Krohn, whom she married after 20 years as a widow.
Cathryn graduated from Sacred...
Shannon Elizabeth Brown
Aug 1, 2023
Shannon Elizabeth Brown of Lawrenceville, GA lost her battle against the chronic disease of alcoholism on July 31, 2023. Shannon was born on May 1, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Kathy Ginn Brown Colbenson and to Clois (Claudie) Wayne Brown. Shannon spent her childhood in Snellville, Lilburn and Lawrenceville, Georgia where she excelled in academics and in every sport she...
Tangela Lucille Wells
Jul 31, 2023
Ms. Tangela L. Wells passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Tangela, who we mostly knew as Hootie, was born January 6, 1969, in Detroit Michigan at Zieger Osteopathic Hospital. She was born to Mildred Wells and Charles Thames, both parents are deceased.
Tangela attended Hooper Alexandria and Forrest Hills Elementary and then went on...
Marcelyn Florence Land
Jul 30, 2023
Marcelyn Florence Land, 76, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023, at her home in Dekalb County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her dedicated and loving parents, Ethel and Max Land. Marcelyn was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Decatur.
Marcelyn graduated from Druid Hills High School and then graduated from Brenau College, where she was an...
Leon Rankin Lackey
Jul 30, 2023
Leon Rankin Lackey, age 96, died on July 30, 2023 after a long illness. Leon was born in Concord, North Carolina. He lived there until age 93 when he and his wife, Margaret Misenheimer Lackey, moved to Decatur, Georgia to be closer to family.
A graveside service to celebrate Leon's life was held on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 11:00am in...
David Richard Kelly
Jul 30, 2023
KELLY, David Richard, 63, of Lilburn, GA passed away from ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease at his home on Sunday, July 30.
David was born to MaryLou McCarthy Kelly and Richard A.Kelly in Boston, MA on August 19, 1959. David is survived by his loving wife, Sydney Kelly, of 36 years (8/8), sons Jordan David Kelly (27) and Bryce Allenby Kelly (24)...
Ann B. Piper
Jul 29, 2023
Ann Bailey Piper
Obituary
Ann Bailey Piper of Gainesville, Georgia, age 84, passed away, Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Gainesville, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at A. S. Turner & Sons, Decatur, Georgia, on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Ann was born December 22, 1938, in...
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