Obituaries

Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert

Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert

Jul 18, 2023

Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert

February 10, 1960 - July 18, 2023

Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert, champion for justice, builder of community, pastor, wordsmith, sports fan, clown, family man, and friend died on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. James was a city kid, loving the vibrant energy, diversity of people, and variety of art,...

Thomas Francis Moran

Thomas Francis Moran

Jul 17, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Francis Moran, 86, of Atlanta, GA, a beloved professor and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Born on December 11, 1936 in Manchester, NH, he was the son of Francis Leo Moran and Mamie (Morin) Moran. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joan (Belliveau) Moran, four...

Wesley David Chavis

Wesley David Chavis

Jul 16, 2023

Wesley (Wes) David Chavis of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Montgomery, AL, passed away on July 16, 2023 following a brief, yet courageous battle with an aggressive cancer.

Wes was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, grandson, and friend. He was born February 19, 1979 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and lived in a handful of different cities as an Air Force...

Celestia Louise Wright

Celestia Louise Wright

Jul 13, 2023

Celestia Louise Wright, a woman of remarkable resilience and unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023. Born on August 22, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Gainesville, Florida where she was a beacon of love and kindness that radiated warmth to those around her. She lived 53 of her years in the small town of Clarkston, Georgia,...

R. Van Young

R. Van Young

Jul 13, 2023

R. Van Young passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice, family and friends July 13, 2023. Born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on April 21, 1945, he is preceded in death by his parents, William B. Young and Florence S. Young, an older brother, Edwin S. Young, and wife of 41 years, Elizabeth (Libby) Young. Surviving him are his wife of...

Jennifer Ann Michaels

Jennifer Ann Michaels

Jul 12, 2023

Mrs. Jennifer Anna (Martin) Michaels, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away after a 15 year battle with metastatic thyroid cancer on July 12, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born on May 8, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Conrad Leo and Janet (Mauzy) Martin.

Jennifer had a lifelong love of learning. She developed her talent as...

William Jackson Liles Iii

William Jackson Liles Iii

Jul 9, 2023

Jack Liles was a man of many passions: fishing, hunting, cooking, and music. One of his most fabled accomplishments was turning his father on to the music of Ray Charles and Willie Nelson in the 1960's.

Born on a cold February day in Grenada, MS to Margaret and Billy Liles, Jack carried his love of Mississippi until the day he died....

Helen Joyce Mcelligott

Helen Joyce Mcelligott

Jul 8, 2023

Helen Joyce McElligott, 84, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023 surrounded and cared for by all three of her children.

She was born on August 23, 1938 in Atlanta, GA. Joyce was the daughter of the late Preston William and Florence (Wofford) Johnson.

She graduated from West Fulton High School in 1956. She was captain of the Basketball...

Elizabeth Alexander Bucko

Elizabeth Alexander Bucko

Jul 8, 2023

Elizabeth Causey Alexander Bucko, known to all as Liz, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on August 20, 1968, in Augusta, Georgia, Liz was a vibrant spirit who brought joy, wisdom, humor, and a sense of adventure to all those who were fortunate to know her.

Liz was the beloved wife of Christopher...

Mary Ellen Reno, Jr.

Mary Ellen Reno, Jr.

Jul 7, 2023

Mary Ellen (Molly) Reno, a beloved mother and former school teacher, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023 at the age of 79. She was surrounded by her loving family and pets.

Born in Beaver, PA, October 6, 1943, Molly graduated from Geneva College and went on to live in South Florida for 40 years where she raised a family and...

Davis Michael Hornibrook

Davis Michael Hornibrook

Jul 7, 2023

Davis Michael Hornibrook ("Mike") passed peacefully in his home in Panama City July 7, 2023. Everyone who knew Mike knew him for his smile, laughter, and his love of life, family and friends. Born December 9, 1945, Mike grew up in Decatur, Georgia and lived in the metro Atlanta area until he retired to Panama City Beach with his brother,...

Charles Lauchlan Hayes

Charles Lauchlan Hayes

Jul 4, 2023

Charles (Chuck) Lauchlan Hayes died on July 4, 2023 at Fountainview Center in Atlanta. Born in Pittsfield, MA on September 14, 1942 he was the 2nd of 9 children of William and Elizabeth Kirk Hayes. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Susan Henry-Crowe, his sister, Theresa Hayes Doyle, 5 children and loving grandchildren.

He entered the Franciscan novitiate...

David Sutton Bothwell

David Sutton Bothwell

Jul 2, 2023

David Sutton Bothwell, 90 of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on July 2nd, 2023. He was preceded in death by Mary Evelyn Bothwell and Nancy Weaver Bothwell. David was married for 65 years to the love of his life, Hope Weathers Bothwell of Rome, GA. David was born in 1933, in Miami, Florida. He was the son of Dr. Harper Roy...

Aryc Wesley Mosher

Aryc Wesley Mosher

Jul 1, 2023

Aryc Wesley Mosher, a compassionate and dedicated individual, passed away on July 1, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of service and impact. He was born on April 16, 1967. Aryc, along with his beloved spouse Kenneth Ray Morris, had been residents of Avondale Estates, GA for 15 years, creating a home filled with love and shared memories.

Education played a significant...

Jean Komari

Jean Komari

Jul 1, 2023

Jean Naoum Komari

Jean was born on July 1, 1939 in Aleppo, Syria as a middle child of 10 children. He attended school at the American College missionary school and learned English. As an adult, he served in the Syrian military for six years. He then moved to Saudi Arabia and worked selling watches. He then continued working in this profession...

Cantey Bryan Mills

Cantey Bryan Mills

Jun 29, 2023

Cantey Bryan Mills died June 29, 2023, in Atlanta after battling cancer. She was 81. Cantey was born in 1941 as the first of four children to the late Dr. Phillips Respess Bryan and late Mary Smith Bryan at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. After her father returned from serving in World War II, the family settled in Lynchburg, Va. As a...

Mena Nunzia Parris

Mena Nunzia Parris

Jun 28, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mena Nunzia Parris, age 77, of Decatur, Georgia. She passed away June 28, 2023 at Emory Decatur Hospital. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren as she took her last breath, holding court one last time.

Mena was born on March 25, 1946 in Naples, Italy. It was there...

Robert Andrew Springer

Robert Andrew Springer

Jun 27, 2023

Robert Springer, age 75, passed away on June 27, 2023.

Robert was born in New Orleans, LA to Abner Springer and Elsie Springer.

He is survived by his son, James Fisher.

He was preceded in death by Abner Springer (Father), Elsie Springer (Mother).

Services for Robert Springer will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM at A.S....

Marie Frances Trujillo

Marie Frances Trujillo

Jun 26, 2023

Marie Frances (Fraher) Trujillo

Marie Frances Trujillo, 80, of Stone Mountain, began her eternal life on June 26, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on December 7, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Brendan and Margaret Fraher. She grew up in both Philadelphia and Detroit and enjoyed her summer's with cousins in Scituate, MA. She attended Sacred Heart Academy Catholic Schools...