Obituaries

Ronald James Tomajko

Ronald James Tomajko

Sep 11, 2023

Just short of his 75th birthday, Ronald James Tomajko passed away unexpectedly at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital with his wife of 53 years, Kathy, at his side. Ron was born on September 27, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Albert A. and Eva Jean Tomajko. His love of sports began at Eastlake North High School where he was an...

Carol Ann Hagood

Carol Ann Hagood

Sep 10, 2023

Carol Ann Hagood, 85 of Decatur

Carol Hagood (Chase), born March 26, 1938, in Hanover, New Hampshire, died at her home in Decatur, Georgia, September 10, 2023. She is survived by a brother, John Chase, a sister, Judy Costa, and her six children David (Beth) Malcolm, Cathy (Phil) McCaskey, Karen (Jeff) Fedderly, Susan (Janis) Bilmanis, Douglas (Bobbie) Malcolm, and Sandy...

Shelley Carol Jackson

Shelley Carol Jackson

Sep 10, 2023

In Loving Memory of Shelley Carol Jackson

Shelley Carol Jackson, 58, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away on September 10, 2023. She was born on October 18, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia. Shelley was a beloved sister, daughter, aunt and friend, and her loss leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew her.

Visitation will take place on September 14-15th 2023, at...

Charlotte Butler Rhodes

Charlotte Butler Rhodes

Sep 10, 2023

Charlotte Butler Rhodes

March 22, 1942 - September 10, 2023

Our beloved Charlotte Butler Rhodes "Nana" passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded in love by her family.

Charlotte was born March 22, 1942, in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of Charles and Alice Butler. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kelly Morrow, sister Hellen...

Lillian  Jean Davis Byrd

Lillian Jean Davis Byrd

Sep 9, 2023

Lillian Jean Davis Byrd passed away peacefully on Saturday evening September 9, 2023. She was born at her family home, The Brickyard, on January 31, 1930, in Midway, Florida, to loving parents Eugene Moor Davis and Mary Leanna Pigott Davis. Lillian was predeceased by her parents along with 7 dear siblings, brothers Foster (Helen), George (Ruth), Eugene (Annie), James (Rochelle)...

Sandra Combs Clem

Sandra Combs Clem

Sep 6, 2023

Sandra Combs Clem, age 76, of Atlanta Georgia passed away at Emory Hospital on the morning of September 6, 2023. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband John Clem. She has two sons, Jay and Patrick.

We invite you to make a donation of charity to the American Cancer Society in her honor at donate.cancer.org

A memorial service will be...

Katherine Mary Warner

Katherine Mary Warner

Sep 5, 2023

Katherine Mary Warner (Frost)

Born 19 February 1944 - Died 5 September 2023

With the deepest sadness, the family of Ms. Katherine Mary Warner must announce her passing on the night of September 5, 2023 at the age of 79. Kathy/Mom/Nana was a devoted mother and grandmother. No smile could compare to that which she displayed when her family was near.

Katherine Mary...

James Milton Smith

James Milton Smith

Sep 3, 2023

James Smith, Shake, passed away surrounded by love on September 3, 2023. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Sherlene, his children; Sherie and Kelvin, Phillip and Lara, grandchildren; Taylor and Lexie, Travis, Emma, Lily, grand pups Evie-May, Graham, loving fur-baby Joe Friday, his family and friends.

Shake was born November 4, 1948 in Atlanta Georgia, to the late Hurston...

Charlotte Campbell

Charlotte Campbell

Sep 2, 2023

Charlotte Campbell, 85, of Lawrenceville, peacefully passed away surrounded by and enfolded in the abiding love of family on September 2, 2023. Charlotte was born on June 5, 1938 in Moultrie, Georgia to the late Norman David Campbell and Mary Andrews Campbell. She is preceded in death by her sister Betty Jean Campbell. She is survived by her sister Patricia...

Helen Barbara Williams

Helen Barbara Williams

Sep 2, 2023

Helen Cooper Williams, 92, of Atlanta passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023.

She was born March 16, 1931 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Christian Edwin and Lettie Gunter Cooper and was educated in the Columbus School System and Wesleyan College in Macon, GA. Helen married Raymond S. Williams, Jr. on September 2, 1951. After Raymond returned from the Korean Conflict,...

Sharon Kay Bryant

Sharon Kay Bryant

Aug 31, 2023

Sharon Kay Bryant went home to the Lord on August 31, 2023.

She was 77 years old. She was born the second child of Charles & Melba Pridmore in Swifton, Arkansas on July 18, 1946. She later met her husband Reid Bryant in Jonesboro, Arkansas and married him February 17, 1970. They moved throughout the southeast including Florida, Tennessee, Alabama,...

Terrie Laine Ellison

Terrie Laine Ellison

Aug 31, 2023

Terrie Laine Coffey Ellison, beloved wife, mother, sister, and life-long resident of Avondale Estates died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 31, 2023 after a brief hospital stay due to breathing complications.

Terrie will be sorely missed by her husband, Michael Ellison, daughter, Tracie Ellison, sister, Linda Gates, and niece Julie Phillips Schemenauer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Coffey...

Ann Johnston Leduke

Ann Johnston Leduke

Aug 30, 2023

Virginia Ann Johnston LeDuke, age 90, passed away on August 30, 2023. Ann was born in Marion, VA on October 3, 1932. She was raised on her family's farm outside Marion, surrounded by her father's 10 brothers and sisters and her mother's 8 brothers and sisters and their families. Ann met her future husband, Ernie at Marion High School. After...

Russell W. Wallace, Jr.

Russell W. Wallace, Jr.

Aug 30, 2023

Dr. Russell W. Wallace, Jr. passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 66 years, Letitia, their children and spouses, Vicky and Mike, Mark and Nancy, Ann and Danny, grandchildren Catherine, Sumar and Tyler, Oscar, Sofie, and his many friends and family.

Russ was born August 24, 1934, in Columbia, South Carolina, to...

Mary Ellen Reno

Mary Ellen Reno

Aug 29, 2023

MARY ELLEN RENO

August 20, 1923 - August 29, 2023

Mary Ellen Reno, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away in her sleep just nine days after celebrating her 100th birthday. Just as she would have wanted, at the time of her death, she was in her room, in her home, with her cat.

Mary Ellen was born on August 20, 1923, in Braddock, Pennsylvania,...

Charlotte Anne Nix

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

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

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

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

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,...