Obituaries

Toula Jones

Toula Jones

Nov 8, 2022

On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Toula Scondras Jones died just 4 days shy of her 82nd birthday peacefully with her beloved cousin George T. Angelato by her side. Toula was born November 12, 1940 to Zoe Morris Scondras and Michael George Scondras in Atlanta, Georgia, the eldest of three daughters.

She was a lifelong member of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of...

Wayland  David Moore

Wayland David Moore

Nov 7, 2022

Wayland David Moore, whose expressionistic paintings of dramatic action and brilliant color define an era in sports art, died on Monday, November 7, 2022, at his home in Decatur, GA. He was 87.

Distinguished artist, poet, and philanthropist, Moore’s professional career spanned across some of the most renowned sports events in his lifetime. Born in Belton, SC on September 8,...

Martha  L. Mothershed

Martha L. Mothershed

Nov 7, 2022

Lt. Colonel Martha Suarez Mothershed was born March 5, 1941 in Santiago de Cuba to Moises and Ernestina Suarez. She was called to her eternal rest and freed from pain from  her home in Lilburn, Georgia Monday, November 7, 2022 after a very lengthy illness. Martha fought the most wonderful fight - she was the toughest.

Martha’s parents were officers in...

James (Jim) C. Smith

James (Jim) C. Smith

Nov 7, 2022

James C. Smith, age 78, of greater Atlanta, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2022. Known to family and friends as Jim, he was born April 11, 1944 in Washington, D.C. His parents, Charles John Smith and Virginia Carrico Smith, preceded Jim in death, as did his brother, Charles John Smith, Jr. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Marion...

Osteen "Teena" Bland Everhart

Osteen "Teena" Bland Everhart

Nov 6, 2022

Osteen (Teena) Bland Everhart, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

A native of Alma, Georgia, Teena was born on May 7, 1933. She was the youngest of seven daughters of Clayton and Weltha (Stewart) Bland. Teena graduated from Bacon County High School with the Class of 1950.

Teena attended Truett McConnell Junior College, later graduating...

Angela Karen Ross

Angela Karen Ross

Nov 6, 2022

On the morning of November 6, 2022, Angela Karen Ross passed away peacefully from metastatic gastric cancer.  She was surrounded by her mother and sister at the time she passed. Angela was 58 years old, far too young to leave us.

Angela was born on August 31, 1964 in Atlanta, Georgia.  She was one of two daughters born to Charles and...

Teresa Jayne Brunson

Teresa Jayne Brunson

Nov 5, 2022

Teresa Jayne Wooden was born May 9, 1956 in Pikeville TN to Clemants and Adair Reed Wooden.  She departed this life on November 5, 2022 at her home in metro Atlanta.  She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Clemants Wooden Jr. and her stepfather, Robert Philip “Uncle Bob” McElynn.  She is survived by her husband Randy and her...

Sandra Lewis Mcleod

Sandra Lewis Mcleod

Nov 4, 2022

On Friday, November 4, 2022, Sandra B. McLeod, loving mother, beloved aunt, and faithful friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the A. G. Rhodes Nursing Home in Atlanta GA. Sandra enjoyed many artistic interests, including interior home design and needlework. She painted beautiful watercolor landscapes that hang to this day in the homes of friends and family.

Sandra...

Eric Brooks

Eric Brooks

Nov 3, 2022

Eric Brooks made his entrance into this world in Merton, Surrey, England, on December 23, 1938. He always joked that his mother had asked for a sewing machine for Christmas.

He grew up in Morden, Surrey, just south of London. The youngest of three brothers, his early years were set against the backdrop of a county at war. He would tell...

Sue Cheek

Sue Cheek

Nov 3, 2022

Our dear mother and grandmother, Susie “Sue” Cheek formerly of Lithonia, GA, passed away on November 3, 2022, in Park Place Nursing Home, Monroe, GA after suffering a number of years with Dementia.  Longleaf Hospice was providing her care.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.

Sue was born on April 11, 1934 to parents Quillion...

Margaret Stolley

Margaret Stolley

Nov 3, 2022

Margaret (Maggie) Stolley (nee Moynahan), formerly of Erie and Fort Pierce, FL, passed away peacefully in Atlanta, GA on November 3 in the presence of her elder daughter Karen and son-in-law David Littlefield.  Maggie had recently moved to Atlanta after living in Erie for nearly 60 years. She was born on December 10, 1928 in New York City and raised...

Samuel Dean Ginsburg

Samuel Dean Ginsburg

Nov 3, 2022

Samuel Dean Ginsburg was born October 8, 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia, and died November 3, 2022.

He lived large.

He loved wholeheartedly.

He laughed constantly.

He was so very loved by all who knew him and his vibrant soul.

The world has lost a truly unique son, brother and friend.

Sam is survived by his parents, David Ginsburg and Sarah Wilcox, by his brothers, Jamie...

Catherine Schwantz Emanuel

Catherine Schwantz Emanuel

Nov 3, 2022

Catherine Schwantz Emanuel passed away on November 3, 2022, in Atlanta, GA.

Cathy was a loving wife, sister, aunt, and cat mom.

Cathy was born April 14th, 1961, in Memphis, Tennessee. She moved to Atlanta in 1962 and remained there until she passed. She was predeceased by her parents Fred L. Schwantz III and Jo Lynn Dolan Schwantz. She is survived by...

Hazel Magdaline Hugueley

Hazel Magdaline Hugueley

Nov 3, 2022

Hazel Magdaline Hoppe Hugueley passed away on November 3, 2022 at the Benton House surrounded by loved ones. She was the wife of the late Charles William Hugueley.

Sacred Journey Hospice and the people at the Benton House were there with her until the end. They were a Godsend to the family.

Hazel was born on September 7, 1924 in Calumet City,...

Robert  Wayne Champion

Robert Wayne Champion

Nov 2, 2022

Robert Wayne Champion

May 4, 1945 - November 2, 2022

Robert Champion has taken his final trip around the sun. He will be remembered as an avid traveler who was happiest in the seat of a motorcycle, train, or car. Bob loved putting miles on the odometer. He once drove from the western US to Canada with his family and, when they...

Joel Arnold Mckinzey

Joel Arnold Mckinzey

Nov 2, 2022

With great sorrow, the family of Joel Arnold McKinzey, age 74, of Tucker, GA, announces that he unexpectedly passed away at home on November 2, 2022.

He was born on June 22, 1948, the son of Adrian Thomas McKinzey and LeMoyne West McKinzey of Northport, Alabama.

He graduated from the University of Alabama and began his professional career in commercial real estate...

Lee Treadwell Allen

Lee Treadwell Allen

Nov 1, 2022

Lee Treadwell Allen passed away quietly in his sleep on 11/1/2022 at the age of 90. His passing was at the home that he shared with his wife, Betsy, of 60 years. He is survived by his wife Betsy, his four children, Paul, Mark, Rebecca, and Sue as well as his grandchildren Amber, Adelaide, Paul, Austin, Colin, Brandon, Hannah, CJ,...

Ben Russell Turner

Ben Russell Turner

Oct 30, 2022

Ben Russell Turner (Benny) of Stone Mountain, GA, formerly of Copperhill, TN, passed away on October 30, 2022, at The Oaks in Decatur, GA. Ben was the first-born child of the late Charles E. Turner and Naomi Chancey Turner. Ben graduated from Copper Basin High School. During high school he participated in all Athletic activities including football, baseball, and basketball....

Shirley Lococo

Shirley Lococo

Oct 30, 2022

Shirley Lococo age 88 of Decatur passed away October 30, 2022.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.  A native of Pennsylvania, she moved to the Atlanta area in 1964. She worked at Bellsouth and Delta Airlines.  Shirley loved animals and had many pets over the years.  She loved taking care of children and did...