Oct 11, 2023

Christina Lynn Baker Lee, age 68, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on October 11, 2023, after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. Known to her friends and family as 'Tina', she was born in Hapeville, Georgia on Christmas Day, 1954.

Tina graduated from Russell High School in 1972 and went on to have a successful career as a paralegal, working...

Oct 10, 2023

Atlanta native, Valerie Ann Johnson, 71, passed away on October 10, 2023. Valerie was the daughter of Ann Bridges Johnson and John (Jack) Burch Johnson. Valerie is survived by her brother, David Johnson, and his wife Lynn; her cherished niece, Sarah Johnson Paulk (husband Charles), and her adored grandnephew and grandnieces, Owen, Charlotte, and Savannah; her beloved bonus niece, Jessica...

Oct 7, 2023

Dr. Edwin Thomas Avret ("Bud") of Decatur, GA passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Saturday, October 7th, 2023.

He was born in Macon, GA and attended Fort Hawkins Elementary and Lanier High School for boys. He had perfect attendance every year. He attended Mercer University where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He then attended...

Oct 7, 2023

Ellen Irene Nauman Hayden was born August 31, 1943 in Washington D.C. to the late Nina D. Nauman and Russell W. Nauman, and sister Nina Nauman Corley. She died October 7, 2023 from organ failure in Atlanta, Georgia. She had just celebrated her 80th birthday.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Bray Hayden (Shawn Kemna) and grandson Beckett Kemna. She...

Oct 6, 2023

Mary Martin Bowen

January 15, 1936 - October 6, 2023

Mary Martin Bowen, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at home on October 6, 2023, at the age of 87. She was born on January 15, 1936, in Decatur, Georgia, to Mary Lou Martin of Newnan, Georgia, and James Curran Davis of Franklin, Georgia. She was their only child....

Oct 4, 2023

Constantine Harris of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on Oct 4, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 4, 2023

Our beloved Lola Inez Robinson "Maw Maw" passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Inez was born March 2, 1925. She was the daughter of Effie & Durwood Huddleston. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Paul Robinson, along with her six siblings.

She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Brasill (Mike), granddaughters, Leighanne...

Oct 3, 2023

Annie M. Willis was born October 20, 1931 to the late Howard Blackwell and Hattie Brooks in Dumas, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Climie and Willie Blackwell.

Annie worked for the City of Chicago as a Clerk. Married Louis Willis in 1970 and relocated to Decatur, Georgia in 1981. She was employed with...

Oct 2, 2023

Dalhart M. Handrop, 95, of Cumming, Georgia and formerly of Doraville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 after an extended illness.

He was born on December 4, 1927, in, a son of the late, Henry and Irene (Hall) Handrop. He was a proud graduate of Georgia Tech and later became an Aerospace Engineer and retired from Lockhead. Mr. Handrop...

Oct 2, 2023

Dalhart M. Handrop, 95, of Cumming, Georgia and formerly of Doraville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 after an extended illness.

He was born on December 4, 1927, in Pensacola, Florida, a son of the late, Henry and Irene (Hall) Handrop. He was a proud graduate of Georgia Tech and later became an Aerospace Engineer and retired from Lockheed....

Oct 1, 2023

Anita Carolyn Rich, born January 19th 1942 died peacefully Sunday morning, October 1 st 2023.

Born and raised in Gainesville Georgia, Carolyn wanted to live a life of service to others. She graduated from Georgia Baptist Nursing School in 1964 and began her career as a nurse at Emory hospital in Atlanta Georgia. As Carolyn continued her career in nursing she...

Oct 1, 2023

Robert Edward Smith, 83, of Atlanta GA, passed away on October 1, 2023. He was born October 13, 1939, in Elberton, GA to Elizabeth and Robert William Smith. He was a 1961 graduate of North Georgia College where he lettered in baseball for three years. After serving two years in the U.S. Army, Robert began his career at DeKalb Technical...

Sep 27, 2023

In loving memory of Allen Jackson Gibson. Born on April 24, 1941, he went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carol Sheppard Gibson: daughter Jill Marie Winsness, husband Shannon, Son Adam Jack Gibson, wife Leigh, Four granddaughters Kacey and Morgan Winsness, Skylar and Emma Gibson.

Jack was born...

Sep 27, 2023

In loving memory of Allen Jackson Gibson. Born on April 24, 1941, he went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carol Sheppard Gibson: daughter Jill Marie Winsness, husband Shannon, Son Adam Jack Gibson, wife Leigh, Four granddaughters Kacey and Morgan Winsness, Skylar and Emma Gibson.

Jack was born...

Sep 26, 2023

Sandra Ellenburg-Dorsey, died peacefully at her daughter's home on Tuesday, September 26, just two days short of her 84th birthday. She was born on September 28, 1939, and is preceded in death by her father William Howard Ellenburg, her mother Frances Hyde Ellenburg and her brother Kells Kaye Ellenburg.

She is survived by her daughter Sara Jane Dorsey Wilson (Robert), stepson...

Sep 25, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Culp Wearing (96) of Decatur Georgia, died Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born on July 13,1927 in Kansas City, Kansas to Kathleen and Leslie Culp. She attended Blessed Sacrament School and graduated from Bishop Ward Highschool in 1945 in Kansas City, KS.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George Wearing in 2002, her...

Sep 25, 2023

Sep 25, 2023

Elizabeth "Beth" Beamer Davenport, 68, passed away on September 25,

2023. Born in Pinebluff, Arkansas, and raised in Elkin, North

Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of John

V. Beamer and Boyd Blaydes Beamer Sawyer, and sister to Kimberly "Kim"

Beamer Olsoni.

Beth was an alumnus of Georgia State University with a Bachelor's

Degree in Accounting and Walden University with a Masters in

Education,...

Sep 25, 2023

In Loving Memory of Edward "Eddie" Gerard Hughes

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Edward "Eddie" Gerard Hughes on September 25, 2023, in Lawrenceville, GA. He was born on July 26, 1953, in Syracuse, New York.

Eddie was an extraordinary father and grandfather, a pillar of strength and love within his family. He shared an inseparable...

Sep 24, 2023

Manuel D. Rodriguez, known affectionately by friends and family as "Manolo," passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023, in Norcross, GA, after a brave battle with dementia and prostate cancer. Born on October 9, 1936, in Ciego De Avila, Manolo's life was characterized by his love for family, his dedication to education, and his passion for the simple pleasures of...