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Jonathan  "Short" Parker

Jonathan "Short" Parker

Apr 29, 2022

Jonathan ‘Short’ Parker, born May 1, 1980 in Thomason, GA, passed April 29, 2022. Jonathan was preceded in death by his father, Stanford Parker Jr., and older brother, Joshua Thomas Morgan. He is survived by his wife, Gail Louise Parker; sons, Joshua "Wyatt" Parker, Kaleb Thomas Gowit, and Jonathan “River” Parker; daughters, Aerial “Gracie” Parker and Ahna Louette Wright; mother,...

Judith Elaine Ogburn

Judith Elaine Ogburn

Apr 28, 2022

Judith Elaine Ogburn, 85, of Marietta, GA, passed away on April 28, 2022 at 8:54 AM, after battling COPD for many years. She left us peacefully with family by her side, surrounding her with light and love. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother with an infectious sense of humor that will be greatly missed. Judith was a liberally minded,...

Calhoun Reeves, Jr.

Calhoun Reeves, Jr.

Apr 28, 2022



Mr. Calhoun “Rocky” Reeves Jr., 67, passed away Thursday, April 28, at his home in Tucker, GA.



Mr. Reeves was born May 19, 1954, in Georgetown, SC, to Calhoun Reeves Sr. and Rhodie West Reeves. He was a master craftsman and a loving husband and father.



He grew up on Pawleys Island, SC, surrounded by a large family.  He loved the ocean...

Mary Jewel King

Mary Jewel King

Apr 28, 2022

Mary Jewell King, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Mary (or Mrs. Jewel) was born on January 8, 1924, to William and Mary Marlow in the city of Cedartown Georgia.

She married Thomas King, they were a blessed couple and enjoyed each other until our father’s death in 1998.  They had...

Sharon Beth  Saliba Wess

Sharon Beth Saliba Wess

Apr 26, 2022

Sharon Beth Saliba Wess age 70, of Avondale Estates, GA, passed away on April 26, 2022, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA. She was born on April 8th, 1952, in Anderson, SC. She was the daughter of Dr. Elias Sapp Saliba, Hartwell optometrist and Joan Haddad Saliba, former mayor of the City of Hartwell. Her husband, Dr. Robert (Bob) Wess,...

Judith B Lamb

Judith B Lamb

Apr 26, 2022

The world lost a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and devoted wife, Judith Blackmon Lamb on April 26. Judy died peacefully at her daughter’s home surrounded by her favorite Alan Jackson “good old gospel music” and with her daughter by her side. She gallantly fought the battle of Lewy bodies Parkinson’s for 5 years, no doubt outliving all of...

John Henry Per-Lee, Sr.

John Henry Per-Lee, Sr.

Apr 24, 2022

John Henry Per-Lee, age 92, of Atlanta, GA passed away at Emory Hospital on April 24, 2022. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, physician and friend.

 

Born June 30, 1929, in Detroit Michigan, he was the son of Jack Harrington Per-Lee and Lorraine Foote Per-Lee. He was preceded in death by his sister, Roxanne Motter. John was raised...

James Leroy Robbins

James Leroy Robbins

Apr 23, 2022

Major James Robbins, 80, of Little Rock, Arkansas was promoted to glory on April 23rd, 2022 surrounded by family and friends.

James was born in Springfield, Illinois on June 2, 1941 to John and Minnie Robbins. Growing up, he was extremely close with his brothers and would do anything for their happiness. During his sophomore year of high school, his...

David Robert Huckaby

David Robert Huckaby

Apr 21, 2022

David Robert Huckaby of Decatur, Georgia was born October 13, 1934 to the late Reverend Louie and Frances Huckaby. As the son of a Methodist minister, he lived in several places in North Georgia. He attended elementary school in Rockmart and Atlanta and Bass High School in Atlanta. David attended Young Harris College, where he met Patricia (Pat) Stone whom...

Gay  Crawford Penn Denham

Gay Crawford Penn Denham

Apr 17, 2022

Denham, Gay Crawford Penn



Gay Denham died at home on Sunday, April 17, 2022, after a long, committed life. She leaves behind countless individuals in her family, friends, church, and community. She was able to find meaningful relationships with all by taking a true interest in the people around her.



Mrs. Denham, or “Miss” Gay as she was called by generations of...

Ray Henderson

Ray Henderson

Apr 17, 2022

Ray Henderson was an outlaw in his own mind, 10 feet tall and bulletproof in a five-foot-seven and shrinking frame.  He knew how to connect with people, whether under the hood of a Cadillac or in the back room of a store refinishing a piece of furniture. “The only things Daddy can’t fix,” he’d say, “are a broken heart and...

Yang Shen

Yang Shen

Apr 16, 2022

Yang Shen, 70, passed away quietly on April 16, 2022 at Emory University Hospital after a protracted struggle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born in Nanjing, China on October 14, 1951.  Prior to 1949, her father, Yu Fu Shen, was the Press Secretary for Yi Shen, the Mayor of Nanjing, at that time the capital of China.  Her father was...

Sara  Ann Jackson

Sara Ann Jackson

Apr 16, 2022

Sara Ann Jackson of Powder Springs Ga. Passed away on Saturday April 16, 2022. She was 83 years old. She had lived a wonderful life. She leaves Survivors: sons Ike & Robbin Jackson of Douglasville, Keith & Penny Jackson of Mableton, daughter: Tammy & Drew Ellis of Powder Springs, granddaughter Amber Jackson, great grandsons, Gage & Cross Rhymer of Hiram,...

Emily  Whitehead Bowen

Emily Whitehead Bowen

Apr 16, 2022

Emily Whitehead Bowen, 91, of Gainesville, GA. was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 16, 2022. She was the daughter of Carlton Whitehead and Madlen Hauff Whitehead . She was born May 16, 1930 in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

She is preceded in death by her son, John McGowan Bowen III and her husband of 67 years, John McGowan Bowen...

Dorothy Nell Lewis

Dorothy Nell Lewis

Apr 15, 2022

Dorothy was born September 4, 1933 in Atlanta, Georgia and died April 15, 2022 after a short-lived illness. She was 88.

She loved her husband of 42 years, her family, family gatherings, people and animals, cooking and crafting. Her true passion she found in quilting. Mostly she loved the Lord and sharing His love with those around her.

She was always...

Joyce Alice Yeary

Joyce Alice Yeary

Apr 14, 2022

Joyce Yeary, 84, of Clarkston, died at home on April 14, 2022.

She was born July 11,1937 in Clearfield County, PA to Orin and Lois (Hubler) Crowell.

 

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Yeary; her parents; her son, Patrick Schmutzler; and a beloved sister-in-law, Eula (Calvin) Mansfield.

 

She is survived by a son, Greg (Angie) Yeary of Loganville;...

Theresa  Erwin

Theresa Erwin

Apr 13, 2022

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Theresa Thomas Erwin (Moreno), 89, died on April 13, 2022 after a prolonged battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Harold Erwin, Jr. and Anthony Moreno, her loving parents, seven unforgettable sisters, her granddaughter, Skye and her beloved son, Bob Erwin....

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