Oct 30, 2022

Oct 30, 2022

In the early morning of October 30, 2022, David Cates passed away peacefully in his sleep. David walked this earth as a kind, just, ethical, and generous human being, thanks to a devoted mother and his varied and rich life experiences.

David was born on August 15, 1963, to Elizabeth Ann (Libby) Cates in Knoxville, Tennessee. David’s maternal grandmother, Jane Cates,...

Oct 29, 2022

Mary (Wall) Stanford TEWELL of Decatur, GA died peacefully on October 29, 2022 at age 89. Mary is survived by: her sons Hayden (Jean) of Collegeville, PA and Scott of Decatur, GA; four grandchildren Lydia, John, Adam and Lyndsay; and her sister Carolyn (Stanford) Hicklin of Richburg, SC and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...

Oct 26, 2022

Virginia Montague Copeland, who always went by Jean, went to be with her Lord

and Savior on October 26, 2022. Born on February 9, 1930 in Spartanburg, SC, to

parents Alex Montague Copeland and Mary Virginia Hannon Copeland, Jean grew

up in Spartanburg and graduated from Bob Jones University. After witnessing within

her immediate family severe illnesses and the medical...

Oct 26, 2022

MOSS, Bud Carter of Smyrna, Georgia (77), passed away on October 26, 2022. Carter was born on December 31, 1944 in Cleveland, Georgia to Bud and Jasolene “Jace” Moss. He grew up in Columbus and Decatur and graduated from Druid Hills High School. Carter attended the University of Georgia, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering....

Oct 25, 2022

Idamay Bolles Shaw, 95, a native of Jamestown, New York, former Pentagon clerk-typist and college business manager, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Montclair Personal Care Home in Decatur, Georgia.

Idamay was born in Salamanca, New York, on Epiphany Day, Jan. 6, 1927, to a large, loving family. Her parents, Ruth Patton and Daniel Bradley Bolles, had six other...

Oct 25, 2022

Mary Alice (Smith) Ferguson Perkins passed away on October 25, 2022 after a lengthy illness.  Born on August 6, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia to Gordon Lee and Sallie Mae (Daniel) Smith.  She was a graduate of Decatur Girls High School.  Mary was married for over 53 years to Charles Ray Ferguson who predeceased her in 2006.  Following the death of...

Oct 25, 2022

David Hazyer was born in London England in 1952, the eldest of 3 brothers (David, Brian, and Geoffrey). His father, Sydney Henry Hayzer, was an RAF Mosquito Crew Chief during WWII and instilled in him a love of learning, aviation, and art. David’s mother, Marjorie, also served with the RAF during WWII, working at Bletchley Park as a teletype operator...

Oct 24, 2022

Raymond “Scott” Sarubbi, 61, died at home Monday morning, October 24th surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Ann; his children, daughter-in-law and sons-in-law Jared and Shannon Sarubbi, Bailey Sarubbi and Pete Riddett, Lilly Sarubbi and Andrew Taira; his grandson Jordan Scott Sarubbi; his mother Dolores Sarubbi; his sisters and brothers-in law Nina Sarubbi Fox and Dennis  ...

Oct 22, 2022

The former Mary Katherine LeNoir of West Point, Mississippi passed away October 22nd. Kay married her high school sweetheart, Garnett Steele Beattie who gave his life for our country 9 months into their marriage.  She later married the Reverend Richard Randall Potter, Chaplain Lt. Colonel, US Air Force, who died in 1962 while pastor of The First Presbyterian Church in...

Oct 21, 2022

Jones Foster Brewer, a kind and gentle man, passed peacefully at home with family by his side.He was the middle of three sons born to Mary and Charles Brewer.

He leaves behind Jean, his beloved wife of 73 years, two daughters: Debra Grno (Jim) and Beverly Horton (Lloyd)along with many grand, great-grand, great great-grandchildren.

As a young boy Jones played with friends...

Oct 19, 2022

On October 19, 2022, Elizabeth Jeanette Rehkopf died peacefully in Johns Creek, Georgia. She was 98 years old.

Jeanette is survived by her grandchildren, Cassie Brandt, Hal Clark, Jr. and Kaylee Furr; and her sister, Micki Horton.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, J.P. Clark; her two children, Bill Clark and Hal Clark; her second husband, Chris Rehkopf;...

Oct 17, 2022

Anne Long Whittington Eads, 94 years of age, passed on Monday, October 17, 2022, in Marietta, Georgia. She was born on September 5, 1928, in Carlton, Georgia to Walter Long and Jimmie Lane. Anne worked for the General Electric Company for several years and retired in 2008. She enjoyed raising and showing dogs, ballroom dancing, vacationing at the beach, bowling,...

Oct 17, 2022

Grover Charles Bailey passed away October 17, 2022 after a brief illness. Born February 17, 1936 to the late Cleveland and Evelyn Bailey of Savannah, GA, Chuck was also the brother to Joyce Lee. After graduating two years early from Savannah High School, Chuck attended Georgia Tech and graduated in 1956 with a degree in electrical engineering. Upon moving to...

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...