Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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