Oct 16, 2022

Lois Stephens of Atlanta GA passed away peacefully on 10/16/2022. Affectionately known as Mimi by her family, she was known to say “Oh my stars!” when she was surprised by something.

She was born in Richmond Virginia and moved to Atlanta when she married her husband Roy, who preceded her in death on January 27, 2021.  Before she started a career...

Oct 14, 2022

Mary Ann Powell of Atlanta died peacefully in her sleep October 14, 2022.  Mary Ann was born September 18, 1943 in Atlanta, GA to parents, Frances and Francis Powell.  

She was preceded in death by her parents and her twin brother, Francis Powell, II.  She is survived by her sister, Claire Powell of Decatur, GA; cousins, Ann Clark of North...

Oct 14, 2022

Jimmy Sheppard Brown, MD, 80, passed away at his home on October 14, 2022 after a prolonged illness. Dr. Brown was born and raised in Atlanta, the son of the late Mae Sheppard Brown and John Willie Brown.

  He graduated from Vanderbilt University and then attended medical school at Emory University. Following his residency in pediatrics at Emory/Grady, Dr. Brown...

Oct 13, 2022

Mary Evelyn Wallace age 98 of Tucker, GA passed away October 13, 2022.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed.  She was a faithful member of Decatur Presbyterian Church and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by daughters, Cathy Bruno (Art) and Anita Leasure (Dave); grandchildren, David Bruno, Melissa Hearn (Rich) and Michael...

Oct 9, 2022

    John Richard Wise, 76, of Tucker, Georgia peacefully passed away, surrounded by family on October 9, 2022.

    He was born on September 30, 1946, in Salina, Kansas to his parents Alvin and Louise Wise, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Dorothy and Eldon Monty, of Salina, Kansas.

    John was a...

Oct 9, 2022

On Sunday, October 9, 2022, Heidi Christine Miller, loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 55 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends who will continue to honor her legacy by living life to the fullest.

Heidi was born in Americus, Georgia on June 27, 1967. She graduated from Americus High...

Oct 9, 2022

Johnny Lanier Carter, Sr. (“Bunkie,” “Wilson,” “Papaw”) was welcomed into Heaven the morning of Sunday, October 9, 2022. He passed peacefully at his home after 85 wonderful years shared with family and friends. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed here on earth.

Johnny Lanier Carter, Sr. was born May 9, 1937 to John Thomas and Etha Kathleen...

Oct 6, 2022

Jack Lanius Graves died October 6, 2022 at Emory/Decatur Hospital.   He was 94 years old - born May 5 (Cinco de Mayo), 1928.  Jack was preceded in death by his father, James Napier Graves, Sr., his mother, Mary Sue (Hite) Richardson, his brother, James, Jr., and his eldest son, Jack, Jr. who died this past August.  Those in his immediate...

Oct 6, 2022

"Only love, can make it rain. the way the beach is kissed by the sea only love, can make it rain. Love, reign o'er me. "

 

Robert Louis Haller, 66, devoted father, much loved brother, friend to all, peacefully passed away October 6, 2022 after an unexpected, brief illness.

Robert grew up in Avondale Estates, Ga, in a fun, happy family....

Oct 4, 2022

Stephen Harrison Southerland, age 86, of Tucker, Georgia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Emory Decatur Hospital.

Stephen was born on June 15, 1936 in Alabama City, Alabama to the late Benjamin and Jewel Southerland.  He spent most of his early years in Chester, South Carolina.  Stephen served in the military for twenty years between the Army...

Oct 2, 2022

James Troy Stanfield, Jr. (Jim) went to be with his Savior on October 2, 2022, due to complications following a liver transplant.

Jim was born on March 13, 1963, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Troy and Mary Stanfield. Although he was an only child, he had a large extended family and grew up surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many beloved cousins....

Sep 28, 2022

Jesse Emanuel Barrow, 94, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family and friends on September 28, 2022. Jesse was born in Biloxi, MS and grew up in Florida. A graduate of The University of Florida, he received his B.A. and his Master’s degrees in political science. He loved his Gators!

He is survived by his loving wife, Helen and...

Sep 21, 2022

Steven Lloyd Head of Roswell passed away September 21 due to complications from heart surgery.

Steve was born July 15, 1953 in Atlanta to Jeanne Stokes Head and Reuben Pierce Head. He was raised in the Decatur/Emory area and graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1971. He received his B.A. from Emory University in 1975 where he was a...

Sep 20, 2022

Laura Abrunza, 99, died peacefully at her home in Decatur, Georgia on September 20, 2022.  She was born to Vincent and Jennie Pascarella on July 28, 1923, in Watervliet, New York.

Laura is survived by her two children, Jinni Daffner of Decatur, Georgia, and Anthony Abrunza of Waxhaw, North Carolina, and his wife Kate and their two children Summer and Willow;...

Sep 20, 2022

With her loving husband by her side, Jeanne Marie Spicer, age 71, passed away on September 20, 2022, after a brief and sudden illness battling an aggressive cancer. Jeanne was born on August 22, 1951, in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of William Edgar Spicer, Jr., and Helen Gloria Stefanowicz, who predeceased her. She graduated from the University of Iowa with...

Sep 19, 2022

Adelaide Bowen Owens of Decatur, Georgia, died peacefully in her sleep on September 19, 2022, at the age of 99. She was born on January 21, 1923, in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of Gladys Stone Bowen and Edwyn Taylor Bowen, Sr. Adelaide was devoted to her family, church and friends, and she loved to host & entertain all of them...

Sep 19, 2022

Sep 19, 2022

Betty Burke Hooper, known as 'Elaine' to her immediate family and friends passed from this world early Monday morning, September 19, 2022 (her deceased husband's 102 birthday.) Ms. Hooper was born in Atlanta, May 26, 1926, and grew up in the Little Five Points Area. Truly a member of 'the greatest generation,' Ms. Hooper grew up helping her grandmother Engram...

Sep 19, 2022

With his loving family at his side, Harry Kozicki, age 97, passed away at his home in Atlanta, Monday September 19, 2022.

Harry was born July 13, 1925, in New York City, where he graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School. After a distinguished term of military service during World War II, he returned to New York to continue his education earning...

Sep 19, 2022

Nancy Helen Armstrong Dickey, “Nana,” “Mom,” “Sis,” “Aunt Nancy,” 88, passed away peacefully at home Sept. 19, 2022. She was born Oct. 12, 1933, in Muskogee, OK to Fred and Sibyl Armstrong. She graduated from Decatur Girl’s High in 1951. A few years after high school, she met her future husband, Gene, at an MYF gathering. She received her teaching...