Doris Watkins

Aug 27, 2024

Doris, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2024, at the age of 90. Born into a close-knit family in Mississippi, she spent her life traveling across the United States and Europe alongside her husband, Angus Troy Watkins, who was a dedicated member of the U.S. Air Force. Throughout their journey, Doris touched many...

Carol Rinehart

Aug 26, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carol Frances Rinehart at age 85 on August 26, 2024.

Carol was born on June 28, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio to her parents Philip and Pauline. Her father, a Major in the U.S. Air Force who had served in World War II and Korea, was subsequently reassigned to...

Virginia Lam

Aug 25, 2024

Virginia May Jue Lam, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on August 25, 2024. Born on September 8, 1932 to Paul and Soonta Jue in Augusta, GA, her faith and commitment to her family, friends and community were evident in the way she lived her life. Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, Gai, her son Gordon,...

Lynn Hames

Aug 24, 2024

Patricia Lynn Hames (Pickens)

Born July 10, 1956 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA to Tom and Sara Pickens who preceded her in death, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren whom she loved and adored on August 23, 2024 at 11:15pm.

Lynn grew up in Decatur and retired from the IRS after 30...

Glenn Souther

Aug 23, 2024

Glenn Robert Souther was born on August 7, 1962 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. As a student at Lakeside High School in Atlanta, Glenn discovered his passion for computer science. While still in high school, he began working at the computer lab at Georgia Tech, where he could often be seen perusing foot-high fanfold printouts of computer programs written by undergraduates...

Patricia Campbell

Aug 20, 2024

Patricia Campbell, 79, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2024. Patricia (Pat) was born on March 1, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late Norman David Campbell and Mary Andrews Campbell. She is preceded in death by her sisters Betty Jean Campbell and Charlotte Campbell. She is survived by many beloved cousins and cherished friends who...

Joseph Frank Payne

Aug 20, 2024

Joseph Frank Payne, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the age of 101. Born on May 14, 1923, in Temple, Georgia, he was the firstborn child of the late Ahaz and Agnes Alena Cole Payne.

After graduating high school, Frank joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, where he gained practical experience as an...

JoAnna Carey

Aug 18, 2024

My dearest JoAnna, you were the love of my life and continue to be my spiritual soulmate for all eternity.- Martin "Marty" J. Carey (Married: August 11, 1962)

JoAnna S. Carey, beloved wife of 64 years, mother, and lifelong educator, peacefully left this world on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was surrounded by her family, friends, neighbors, and her canine rescue,...

Mary Wiser

Aug 15, 2024

Mary Catherine Wiser (Wolf) died peacefully on August 15, 2024 at the age of 96 at A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Charles and Antoinette (Nettie") Wolf.

As a teen, after the untimely death of her father, she held babysitting and house cleaning jobs, and lied about her age in order...

Franklin Putman

Aug 15, 2024

Franklin Edwards Putman, 86, of Avondale Estates, GA passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024. Frank was born in Atlanta, GA on November 21, 1937 to the late William "Red" and Maude Putman.

Frank is survived by his children, Martha Field (Bob), Blake Putman (Dodie), and Laura Rappold (Carl), and grandchildren Anna, Alan, and Daniel Field, Grace Putman, and...

Edward Russell

Aug 14, 2024

Edward Matthew Russell, beloved father, son, and brother, passed away on August 14, 2024, at the age of 59, following a massive heart attack. Born on December 15, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia, Eddie lived a life filled with love, joy, and countless cherished memories. He was a devoted father to his two children, Parke Edward Russell and Camden Tate Russell....

Teresa Smith

Aug 14, 2024

**Teresa Gayle Hooks Smith** **August 22, 1948 - August 14, 2024**

With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Teresa Gayle Hooks Smith, aged 75, on August 14, 2024, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Born on August 22, 1948, in Atlanta, GA, to Hazel and George Hooks, Gayle grew up in East Atlanta. She graduated from...

Barbara Patterson

Aug 14, 2024

Barbara Patterson, 84, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, in Decatur, GA. Born in Detroit, Barbara was devoted to her family, faith, and community throughout her life.

Barbara married Ed Patterson in 1969, and they moved to Atlanta in 1981. They were blessed with four children: Eddie, Deanna, David, and Jennifer. Barbara and Ed dedicated themselves to providing...

Onis Wages

Aug 14, 2024

Onis Wages, 99, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 14, 2024, in Austell, GA.

Onis Wages was born on July 5, 1925 in Kings Mountain, NC, to Clayton Tucker and Louise Tucker.

Onis married Marion Wages and the couple had 1 child, Linda Marlene. Onis was a meticulous homemaker, a wonderful cook and also kept children whom...

Dorothy Clark

Aug 10, 2024

Dorothy Elaine Clark, born June 15, 1953, died August 10, 2024 from a brief illness following many years of disability.

Dorothy was the daughter and only child of John Bond Clark and Isabel Roberts Clark, and only grandchild of Mattie Belle McQuarrie Roberts. She was born at Emory Hospital and grew up in Decatur, graduating from Columbia High School...

Charlie Garalis

Aug 10, 2024

Charlie Garalis, 93, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, formerly of Peabody, MA, died on Saturday, Aug. 10, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in Salisbury, MA on June 4, 1931. Charlie moved with his family to Stone Mountain, Georgia, in 1972. Charlie will be most remembered for his commitment and dedication to his wife and family,...

Joyce Smith

Aug 9, 2024

Joyce Smith, aged 93, passed away on August 8, 2024, in Canton, Georgia due to natural causes related to dementia. Born in Miami, Florida, in 1930. Joyce spent her early years in the Sunshine State before making Atlanta her home.

Joyce was a graduate of Georgia State University and dedicated over twenty years of service to the Dekalb County...

Inez Ernst

Aug 7, 2024

Inez Ernst (97) of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Born February 23, 1927, in Morganton, NC, she was the daughter of the late M.E. and Susan Mull Burns. Inez was a wife, a mother, a neighbor, and a friend.

Inez had a humble servant's heart with an unwavering passion for education. She earned an associate's degree in business from Mars...

Diana Quattlebaum

Aug 6, 2024

Diana Quattlebaum, 76, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Decatur, GA.

Diana was a talented fine artist and an art director who worked at the McCann-Erickson advertising agency. She attended Avondale High School in Avondale Estates, Georgia, graduating with honors and winning a full scholarship to the University of Georgia.

A native of Atlanta and Decatur, she resided for...

Beth Daniell

Aug 6, 2024

Beth Daniell died August 6 from Alzheimer's disease at Sunrise of Buckhead in Atlanta. She was born in Dublin, Georgia, on September 1, 1947, to Arvis and Mildred Daniell. The family relocated to Thomaston, Georgia, in 1958. In 1965, Beth graduated from high school as one of the top ten students in her class. She earned a BA in English...