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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

Jul 24, 2023

John Michael Oglesby, 73, a native Atlantan and longtime resident of Decatur died Monday, July 24, 2023 after a brief illness. Mr. Oglesby was retired from the City of Atlanta Police Department. He graduated from Druid Hills High School in Atlanta and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He was an avid Vols football fan.

Mr. Oglesby is survived by his...

Jul 23, 2023

Harold Ewing, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and cherished member of the community, passed away on July 23, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born on May 2, 1944, in Avondale, GA.

Throughout his life, Harold touched the hearts of many with his kind and caring nature. He was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Martha...

Jul 22, 2023

Gloria Carol Bergen, age 80, of Duluth, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was born at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia on Christmas Day, 1942 to Grady Leslie Cobb, Jr. and Jessie Leane Cobb. Carol faithfully served the Lord throughout her life and truly loved her family. She was a wonderful wife and loving mother. Her later career...

Jul 21, 2023

James Herman Hickmon, 94, a longtime resident of Atlanta died Friday, July 21, 2023. Mr. Hickmon had a 31-year career in banking at Fulton Federal Savings and Loan as a Senior Vice President and later as Chief Operations Officer at Southern Federal Savings and Loan.

Mr. Hickmon was born in Thomaston, GA on December 22, 1928 to the late George W....

Jul 18, 2023