Obituaries
George Callinicos
Jul 15, 2021
George Callinicos died peacefully on July 15, 2021 of natural causes. George was an intelligent and peaceful man, a voracious reader and student of history. He dedicated his life and soul to his loving wife Lilian (Evangelia), living just shy of celebrating their 48th Wedding Anniversary this coming Thursday, July 29th. George and Lilian were always by each other’s side,...
Harriet Lorraine Schroeder, Md
Jul 14, 2021
Harriet Lorraine Schroeder, MD went home to heaven unexpectedly on July 13, 2021, at age 83. She was a beloved sister, aunt and great aunt, a well-respected radiologist, and most importantly a follower of Jesus. Harriet was born to George William and Lorraine Antoinette Wilson Schroeder on March 4, 1938, in Pinckneyville, Ill., moving to Memphis as a child when...
Alan Randall Clark
Jul 13, 2021
Clark, Randy, Ph.D, of Decatur, died July 13 of natural causes. A published scholar whose expertise encompassed the whole of American media, Randy shared that knowledge for more than thirty years as a beloved and admired college professor, most recently at Clayton State University. He is survived by his sisters Cindy, Cathy, and Christy; his brother-in-law Mike Bayne; and hundreds...
Joyce Fraser
Jul 11, 2021
Joyce loved people. She leaves behind a large circle of family and friends who will miss her terribly. Joyce was born in Wahoo, Florida on March 3, 1929. Her father, James Albert Bennett, died when she was just 18 months old. Joyce had seven siblings. Ailene, R.J. and Adrian passed away as children, but her sisters Eunice (Hamilton) and Kathrine...
Dorothy Mae Branscomb
Jul 10, 2021
Dorothy (Dot) Eiselstein Branscomb, 87, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021. Dot was born in Orlando, FL on October 26, 1933 to Dana and Louise Eiselstein. Growing up in Orlando, she met and fell in love with John Branscomb, son of a local preacher. Following college, the two married and settled in Decatur, GA, where,...
Anais Francis Stewart
Jul 8, 2021
Anais Francis Stewart, beloved daughter of Malcolm LenCharles Stewart and Brenda Wardrett Stewart, was born January 11, 1993 in Decatur, Georgia. She gave her body back to the dust and her soul to the Lord on Thursday, July 8, 2021. She leaves to cherish her memory: her parents; grandfather, Lenchow Stewart of Columbus, OH; grandmother, Bessie M. Wardrett of Newport...
John Louis Evans
Jul 7, 2021
John Louis Evans of Decatur GA passed away July 7, 2021 at 90 years of age. Dad was born in Statesville NC in May 1931 to John Louis and Helen Brown Evans. His father was employed by Purcell’s Drug Store and his mother was a teacher at what is now Mitchell Community College in Statesville. Dad went to work early...
Eugene Lewis Callaway
Jul 7, 2021
Eugene “Gene" Lewis Callaway, 55, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on July 7th at Northside Hospital in Duluth. A cause of death has not been determined. Gene was born on September 13, 1965 in Atlanta, Georgia to Mayson and Catherine Callaway. He is the youngest of their 3 children, following older brother, Gus, and older sister, Lou. He was a...
John Allman Dooley
Jul 5, 2021
John Allman Dooley, Jr. age 62, passed away July, 5, 2021. He was born July 16, 1958 in Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, John (Jack) Allman Dooley, Sr. and Gloria Strickland Dooley and his beloved dog. Paul. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, his son, John (Jay) Dooley III (wife Stephanie) and brother, Ansel...
Edward Monroe Wise
Jul 4, 2021
Edward Monroe Wise, Jr, of Commerce, GA entered the Gates of Heaven on July 4, 2021. He was born in Tampa, Florida to Reverend Edward Monroe Wise, Sr. and Sarah Louise Roberts Wise on September 13, 1930. He was preceded in death by his wife Vera Allen Wise and his sister Mayre Louise Campbell (Dan). Surviving are his two sisters,...
Deddie Marie Autry
Jul 3, 2021
Deddie Marie (Pendley) Autry, 56, left this world on July 3rd 2021 surrounded by her family. She had been struggling with illness for many years. We find comfort in knowing she is finally at peace. She was a native of Decatur and attended Shamrock High School. Back in those days you could always find her hanging with friends at her...
Naomi Wilson Bell
Jul 2, 2021
Death came to Naomi Wilson Whittemore Bell at 8:28 a.m., Friday, July 2, 2021, but even death did not diminish a lifetime of love and caring for family and friends. Characterized by a sense of humor, quick wit, keen intelligence, an engaging, warm personality, adventuresomeness, mental sharpness, and inventiveness; she maintained a wide variety of interests. She was an avid...
Ellen Louise Baskin
Jul 2, 2021
Ellen Louise Baskin, age 57, passed away on Friday, July 2,2021 at her home in East Atlanta, Ga. Ellen was born in Hollywood, Florida and grew up enjoying the Florida Sunshine. Ellen is survived by her brother, Michael Baskin (Jeanine) of Chattanooga, sister Julie Barron (Cameron) of Atlanta, nephew Sean Baskin of Boulder, Colorado her niece Kelly Baskin-Allison (Adam) of...
Mildred Novella Hay
Jun 30, 2021
Mildred Harris Hay, 96, of Covington, GA passed away on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at her residence. A native of Atlanta she worked at the Bell Bomber Plant in Marietta during World War II. A fabulous cook, she enjoyed cooking Sunday dinners for her family and keep her mind sharp by working crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by...
Vivian Carlton Gates, Iii
Jun 30, 2021
Vivian Carlton Gates III died June 30, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 22, 1936 in Columbus, Georgia. He was the son of Ethel Eleanor Davidson and Vivian Carlton Gates Jr. and stepson of Robert Marshall Thweatt. Always teased about his name, he went by Buddy in his younger life and Carlton in adulthood. Carlton was...
Richard "Dick" Hardee Lowrance
Jun 29, 2021
Mr. Lowrance passed away at his home in Atlanta, Georgia at age 96. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Sproule Lowrance of Atlanta; his parents, Euna Hardee Lowrance and Richard Russell Lowrance of Texas; brother, Byron Russell Lowrance of Michigan. He is survived by companion Margaret L. Poythress of Macon, Georgia; sister, Carol Penney of New Haven,...
Ronald Carson Land
Jun 28, 2021
Ronald C. Land age 85 of Jackson, GA passed away June 28, 2021. He is survived by his wife Linda Land of Jackson; son and daughter in law, Byron and Janice Land of Monroe, GA; son, Harold Land of Good Hope, GA and several grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 11am in the chapel...
Martha E. Wade Wise
Jun 28, 2021
Martha E. (Wade) Wise (Mickey), 84, passed away peacefully on 6/28/2021 with her family by her side. She was born in Covington, GA on December 4, 1936 and grew up in West Monroe, LA where she graduated from West Monroe High School in 1954. On October 25, 1957, she married Donald L. Wise (Don) of Porterdale, GA and settled in...
Herbert "Duke" Carl Jacob
Jun 23, 2021
Herbert Carl Jacob ('Duke'), 94, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed from this world on June 23, 2021. Born on June 20,1927, in East Orange, NJ, he was the only child of Adolf and Anna (Henkle) Jacob. Herbert was a proud veteran, having enlisted in the Merchant Marines and the Army for his service during World War II. He married Rachel Testa...
Louise Irene Tsismanakis
Jun 22, 2021
Louise Minor Tsismanakis age 90, fell asleep in our Lord on June 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Nicholas, parents Irene and Edgar, and brother Vernon (Betty). She was a loving mother to James (Bethany) and adoring Yiayia to Nickolas, Gabriel and Alexander, a caring sister to Marie (Sonny) and aunt to Lisa, David, Michael,...
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