Obituaries
Edwin Ford Clark, Jr
Sep 1, 2021
Edwin Ford Clark, Jr. was born in Meriden CT on May 11, 1947, to Edwin Ford Clark and Irene Hill Clark. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Fernando Valley State College (CSU Northridge) in 1971, and earned his Master’s of Education at the University of South Alabama in 1973. Ed was married to Linda Gordon on June...
Gertrude Ellen Swint
Sep 1, 2021
Gertrude Ellen Swint, 100, of Buford, Georgia, passed on September 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-eight years, Franklin E. Swint, Sr. She is survived by sons, William Karl Swint (Martine) of Grayson Georgia, Franklin E. Swint, Jr. of Lawrenceville, Georgia and daughters, Jeannie Hall (Richard) of Lexington, Kentucky and Sarah Wallace (Ronnie) of Buford,...
John Wyman Lamb
Sep 1, 2021
Judge, Attorney and Vice President of Georgia PowerWith deepest sorrow, we announce that John Wyman Lamb, age 86, our most beloved father, grandfather, uncle, family member, friend and “A Hell of An Engineer” passed quietly on September 1, 2021 from heart disease.Wyman attended Richmond Academy in Augusta, Georgia where he enjoyed playing football and was inducted into the Richmond Academy...
Harrison Evans Williams, Jr. D.M.D.
Aug 31, 2021
Dr. Harrison E. Williams, Jr. was born on December 7, 1937 in Darlington, South Carolina to the late Harrison Williams, Sr. & Bannie Capers. On August 31, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia the Lord accepted Harrison into His heavenly kingdom. His belated son Harrison III passed on November 6, 1995 in California.Left to mourn his passing are his wife, great granddaughter...
Lamar Dwight Kilgore
Aug 31, 2021
Mr. Lamar D. Kilgore, 74, of Stockbridge, passed away Monday, August 31, 2021. Lamar was a dedicated firefighter for the City of Decatur for many years, and enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father Herschel H. Kilgore, mother Loretta J. Kilgore, sister Laverne Kilgore and brother Terry Kilgore, and is survived by his daughter...
Lee Irene Hart
Aug 30, 2021
Lee Irene Hart of Atlanta died peacefully at home on Monday August 30, 2021. Lee was born in Birmingham, AL to Fay Long Hart and Luther S. Hart, Jr. on March 11, 1950. She is survived by her two brothers, Stan (Marcia) Hart of Birmingham and Mike (Mari) Hart of Atlanta, and four nieces and nephews: Morgan Hart (Dave Kampe)...
Darlene Edna Webster
Aug 30, 2021
Darlene Edna Webster transitioned from this life to the next on August 30, 2021. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Darlene had touched in some way throughout her life. Those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her gentle smile, soft...
Miriam Jeanette Bonito
Aug 30, 2021
Miriam J. Bonito, born September 17, 1943, in Panama City, Florida, was called home to be the the Lord August 30, 2021; two weeks before her 78th birthday and 59th wedding anniversary. She is now reunited with her Mother and Father, Winston and Jeanette Johnson, and older brother, Rev. Johnny Johnson, Jr. Miriam was very well-known in her community and...
Joyce Rivers
Aug 29, 2021
Joyce Hayes Rivers, 76, of Conyers, entered into rest Sunday, August 29th, 2021 at Westbury Center of McDonough. Mrs. Rivers was born July 20th, 1945 in Prattville, Alabama to William McKinley Hayes and Iva Lorraine (Hand) Hayes. A 1967 graduate of Auburn University, she moved to Atlanta to start her teaching career. Over her almost 30 years of teaching, she...
Mary Anne Long
Aug 29, 2021
Mary Anne Long, 88, of Gainesville, Georgia, previously from Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on August 29, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Mary Anne was born in Florence, Alabama on September 7, 1932. She attended Auburn University and became a member of Alpha Omicron Pi where she received multiple awards including having the highest GPA. Mary Anne later attended...
Donald Studier
Aug 29, 2021
Donald W. Studier peacefully passed on this August 29, 2021 in the comfort of his beloved family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance, parents Clare and Dorothy, brothers Jerry and Billy. He is survived by his loving sister Mary Lou (husband Jake), brother Bernard, and his children Douglas Harmon (wife Lori), sons Scott (husband David), Christopher (wife...
Humbert William Dicristina
Aug 28, 2021
Humbert William DiCristina, Jr., passed away on August 28 from severe dementia due to Alzheimer’s. Bill was born in Atlanta in 1932, son to Humbert William DiCristina Sr. and his wife, Carol Moncrief. He was an only child. Bill attended Georgia Tech High School (now Midtown High School) before matriculating to The Baylor School in Chattanooga and Georgia Tech. Tech...
Jean Hitt Ahlfinger
Aug 28, 2021
Jean Hitt Ahlfinger passed away on August 28,2021. Jean was born to Horace and Mary Ellen Hitt in Mexia, TX, on November 21, 1932. She graduated from Handley High School in Fort Worth and then attended Arlington State College. She and her beloved husband, Bob, married in 1954 in Texas before their lives took them to Atlanta, GA, where they...
Merry Noel Noe
Aug 27, 2021
Mrs. Merry Noel Noe, our dearly beloved “Gran Gran”, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, Aug. 27th 2021, surrounded by family and friends. Born on Christmas Eve of 1937 in Dallas, TX, Merry Noel was the daughter of Richard Hugh Leslie Ramsden and Loma Alan McGregor. At an early age the family moved to Decatur, GA, where Noel...
Catherine Cook
Aug 26, 2021
Catherine "Cathy" Cook, 77 of Decatur, GA passed away on August 26th at her home after struggling many years with diabetes. Cathy was born in Elberton, GA to B.E. and Sally Craft on August 11, 1944, the youngest of 9 children. She graduated from Elbert County High School in 1962 and moved to the Atlanta area after graduation to begin...
Gilda Lynn Jones
Aug 26, 2021
Gilda Lynn Jones, 94 of Avondale Estates passed away August 26, 2021. Her long life took her from a farm in Water Valley, Mississippi, to Atlanta and around the world. After graduating from Mississippi State College for Women, she worked as a medical technologist in a small hospital, but realized she needed additional training. In 1952, she moved to Atlanta...
Anna "Susie" Wilkie
Aug 25, 2021
Daughter of the late John and Mary Ward, Ms. Anna Wilkie passed away on August 25, 2021 at 7:34 a.m at Emory Decatur Hospital. She was a New York native and made it known any chance she was able. She was a widow to her late husband Herbert Wilkie. She was a fireball that would light up the room any...
Ruth Virginia Vassey
Aug 23, 2021
Ruth Virginia Vassey, age 91, of Statham, Georgia died on August 23, 2021. She was born on July 22, 1930, in Clifton, S.C. to Miledge and Nettie (Davis) Mathis. Mrs. Vassey is preceded in death by Lyman Wade Vassey who she married on December 24, 1949, in Spartanburg, SC. Mrs. Vassey was a homemaker, devoted mother, and very active member...
Kay Nelson Dellinger
Aug 21, 2021
Passed in peace Sat. August 21, 2021 at the age of 74 in Cumming, GA. Kay was born October 15, 1946 in Decatur, GA to James and Kathryn Nelson. She grew up in Decatur in the family home on Melrose Avenue. As a girl, Kay was an active member of Oakhurst Baptist Church, where she met her lifelong best friends,...
Bobby Joe Carroll
Aug 20, 2021
Bobby Joe Carroll, age 84, of Decatur passed away in his sleep on August 20, 2021. Bobby was healthy and sharp and did not suffer for which we are grateful. He was born on February 2, 1937 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He was the son of Benjamin and Eunice Carroll. Bobby graduated from Hattiesburg High School and the University of Southern...
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