Nov 9, 2020

The Rev. Dr. Glenn L. Ethridge, 57, United Methodist pastor, died of complications from cancer on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born and reared in Elberton, GA, the youngest of three children of John and Thelma “Ted” Ethridge. In high school, Glenn was a student leader, tennis player, and state champion chess player. He was an Eagle Scout and...

Nov 9, 2020

Sara Goen McKee, age 95, died at her home on November 9, 2020. She is survived by son, Ray McKee, daughter, Sally Franklin (Ken), granddaughter, Elizabeth Franklin, her sister, Jeanette Goen of Griffin, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert A. McKee and son, Robin McKee. She was a daily obituary reader and said she...

Nov 8, 2020

Gordon H. Wilson passed away at his home in Loganville GA on November 8, 2020. Gordon was born on March 14, 1943 to the late E. Gordon Wilson and Miriam McKeag. He is survived by his wife Brenda B. Wilson, son Matthew Gordon Ross Wilson, Matthew’s fiancé Taylor Ryan, and sister in law Ann Barber. Brothers Robert Neal Wilson and...

Nov 7, 2020

Herbert Philip Joe passed away at home on November 7, 2020. Herbert was born in Augusta, Georgia on June 15, 1932 to the late Fong and Bessie Joe. He is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, William Joe, Frances Hom, Elizabeth Joe, Albert Joe, George Joe, Harry Joe, Robert Joe, Edward Joe and Ruth Chen. Herbert is survived...

Nov 7, 2020

Maxwell (Max) Forrest Creighton of Atlanta, Georgia died on November 7,2020. He leaves his wife Susan Jamieson of Atlanta, GA; his daughter Emily Creighton and son-in-law David Field of Takoma Park, MD; and his son Mathew Creighton and daughter-in-law Yasha Butler of Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland. He also leaves his grandchildren Theodore Jamieson Field, Sebastian Creighton Field and Atesh Butler...

Nov 5, 2020

Bobby George of Social Circle (formerly of Scottdale, GA) went to be with the Lord on November 5th, 2020. Born February 21st, 1933, Bobby was the youngest child of William Morris George and Lemmer Frances Ferguson. Bobby’s early years were spent on the farm picking cotton and strawberries and working with farm equipment. His farm life was interrupted by his...

Nov 5, 2020

Abbie Williamson Farr, 94, formerly of Decatur, Georgia, died November 5, 2020, at Park Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, Monroe, Georgia.Abbie Farr was born December 19, 1925, in Vidalia, Georgia. Abbie was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Freeman Farr, and her son, Freeman Lee Farr. She is survived by sons, William Joseph Farr (Shannon), Terry Mason Farr (Vicki),...

Nov 3, 2020

Timon Mayo Atkins, DDS, born October 9, 1926 passed away November 3, 2020 with his loving family by his side at the home of his daughter in Bristol, Rhode Island. A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Dr. Atkins was one of four children born to the late Daniel Benjamin Atkins and the late Lila Elizabeth Mayo Atkins. Educated at the Inman...

Nov 2, 2020

Nov 2, 2020

Marion Glenn Fox, Sr beloved son, brother, husband, father, Opa, and Georgia Bulldog left this life to be with the Lord on Monday November 2, 2020 in Decatur, GA. Born on May 8, 1933 to Claud and Jewell Fox, Glenn lived his life in the metro Atlanta area. Graduating from Grady High School, he went to the University of Georgia...

Oct 30, 2020

Joan Elizabeth O'Brien Diemer of Decatur Georgia passed away on Friday October 30th at the age of 81. She was the daughter of the late William and Meta O'Brien and she was predeceased by her husband Raymond P. Diemer (1986). Joan and Ray moved to Atlanta in 1970. Joan was involved in the Athletic Sports Carnival to raise money for...

Oct 29, 2020

Clifford Reese McLendon Jr. of Columbus Ga. died Thursday October 29, 2020 in Decatur Ga. He was born in Columbus on August 25, 1929 to Clifford Reese McLendon and Kate Fussell McLendon. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth McIlwain McLendon; daughter, Elizabeth (John) Barrett and his grandson, John Clifford Barrett. He was preceded in death by...

Oct 26, 2020

Edward Flanigan, 89, of Conyers, passed away on Monday October 26, 2020. Mr. Holley was a proud Army veteran who served his country during the Korean Conflict. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday November 6, 2020 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

Oct 25, 2020

Jack Zeigler Glover, Sr., 93, passed peacefully surrounded by those he loved on October 25, 2020. Jack was born on April 6, 1927 to Rhett and Ruth Glover, and joined a large family of siblings. After high school, Jack joined the Army and served his country during WW II. With an honorable discharge under his belt he finished his military...

Oct 25, 2020

Martha Ruth Andrew Lewis, formerly of Avondale Estates, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. She would have been 92 on November 10. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Lewis, and her mother, Ruth Little Andrew and her nephew, Rex Andrew. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Charles and Kay Andrew of Conway, AR...

Oct 24, 2020

Clark D. Scoggins, age 87, passed away October 24, 2020. He leaves his children Susan Monkman, his daughter, Dow Scoggins, son and Stacy Tillman, daughter, Laurel, Jordan, Dustin, Casey, Cameron, Nick and Cooper, his grandchildren, Oona, Madison, and Grayson, his great-grandchildren. Clark was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia. He attended Decatur Boys High during his high school years. Later,...

Oct 24, 2020

Beatrice (Bea) Pritchard Fowler, 100, of Decatur, Georgia passed very peacefully on October 24, 2020 at her home in Brunswick, Georgia. Family and personal caregivers were by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph (Joe) Marion Fowler, Sr; son, Robert A Fowler; sisters, Pauline Pritchard and Miriam Cooke (Paul); daughter in law, Leslie Guerrant Fowler. She...

Oct 20, 2020

William M. Riley, Jr. (Bill), 75, of Lilburn GA passed away on Tuesday October 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Sheryl Riley. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Vann and Christi Riley of Johns Creek; son, Shane Riley of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Brayden, Grant, and Blake; and partner, Carole Harrison...

Oct 19, 2020

Frances Darnell Williams, 99, of Montclair Assisted Living and formerly of Clairmont Place in Decatur, GA passed away on Monday October 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, J. Robert Williams and son, Bob Williams, Jr. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Phil and Ginger Williams of Dunwoody, daughter-in-law, Claudia...

Oct 18, 2020

Betty E. Brown age 86 of Decatur passed away on Sunday October 18, 2020. She was a daughter of the late Jarvis R. and Hazel Evelyn Brown. Betty was a life long resident of Decatur, GA and is survived by cousin, Betty Garrison. A graveside service will be Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Melwood Cemetery with Mr....