Aug 7, 2020

Karen Harper McMichael died suddenly on August 7, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Jeffery N. McMichael and their son, Ian Harper McMichael; her brothers Michael E. Harper; David W. Harper and his wife Angelia; and Marc R. Harper. Karen spent her childhood years in Decatur, GA. In 1970 her family moved to Savannah where she...

Aug 6, 2020

Malcolm (Mack) LaFayette Smith II, 65, of Decatur, GA. passed away August 6, 2020 in Gainesville, GA. Mack was employed as a Superintendent of Construction at Nicholson Contracting and he loved his job. Mack knew no strangers. He is survived by his wife Lori (59), and three daughters: April Stockton (45) of Acworth, GA., Jennifer Jones (40) of Woodstock, GA.,...

Aug 3, 2020

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, Dr. Charles Louis Gardner, 86, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 3, 2020. A graduate of UGA (PhD), and Emory University (BS), Dr. Gardner was passionate about helping children as a guidance counselor in DeKalb county schools. Dr. Gardner, a man who lived out his Christian faith, was an active member of St. Michael...

Aug 3, 2020

Barbara Cooper Mathews died at home on August 3, 2020. She was born on October 21, 1941 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Education was a value impressed upon her at an early age. She was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Emory University, where she studied education. She retired from the Dekalb county school system, having served as a Special Educator for...

Aug 3, 2020

Roy Eugene “Gene” Worth, 82, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on August 3, 2020 in Decatur. He is survived by his only son, John Worth of Pensacola, Florida, and two grandsons, Christopher Worth and wife Patricia of Gulf Breeze, Florida, and Henry Worth of Pensacola, Florida, as well as his sister Iva Worth Yeager of Texas. He was preceded in...

Aug 2, 2020

After 94 years of an active and happy life, Patricia Rogers Giles, “Pat”, left this life on August 2, 2020, at her home in Canterbury Court. Pat was born and grew up in Auckland, New Zealand. She met another “Kiwi” named Peter Giles; they married and commenced on their life’s journey together until Peter’s death in 2000. Pat and Peter...

Aug 1, 2020

Joseph Harold Smith, 85, of Buford, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Born July 30, 1935, Joe grew up in Decatur, GA and graduated from Decatur High School in 1953. He served his country in the Army Reserve from 1953-1962. He studied Business at the University of Georgia and...

Jul 29, 2020

Susan Lynn Drake March 20, 1951 – July 29, 2020 Susan Lynn Drake was born March 20, 1951, in Madison, Indiana, to John and Frank Eleanor Drake. The family later moved to DeFuniak Springs, Florida, where Susan grew up on a farm and learned the Southern manners that would later characterize her. She graduated from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg,...

Jul 28, 2020

Kenneth Boglin, the fourth of ten children of Eugene and Ovetta Boglin, was born on April 25, 1949 in Fairfield, Alabama. Although raised in the Baptist church, he joined the Mormon faith in the late 1990's. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1969, served in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged in 1975. Kenneth relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, to...

Jul 28, 2020

Glenda Faye Black, 80, of Decatur, Georgia passed away on July 28, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Black. She is survived by her son Rennie Black. A graveside service will be held at O'Neil Cemetery in Athens, Georgia on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

Jul 25, 2020

Margie Ann Slade (Johnson), 87 of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 25, 2020. She was born June 18, 1933 in Littleton, North Carolina to the late Tommie and Elizabeth Johnson. Margie attended and graduated from Eastman high school and North Carolina Central University. Margie moved to Baltimore for employment opportunities. She had multiple jobs until...

Jul 25, 2020

Nancy Lynn Elliott was born in Atlanta, GA at Georgia Baptist Hospital on March 10, 1971 and died in Sandy Springs, GA on July 25, 2020. Nancy was born to Sarah Christine Hall and Arthur James Elliott. Nancy grew up in Atlanta, GA in Garden Hills and Sandy Springs. She graduated from Riverwood High School. Nancy, following graduation from the...

Jul 24, 2020

Mothus Harris was born in Camden, NJ to the late Dorthory Harris and Walter Johnson on September 16, 1960. Mothus was the third last child to his parents. He had a special unique nickname. People that were really close, mostly family, called him "Tootie." Mothus graduated from a local high school in his hometown, Camden High School, also jokingly named...

Jul 22, 2020

Charles “Charlie” H. Martin beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor passed away in his home of more than 50 years in North Atlanta at the age of 85 on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Charlie was born on July 11, 1935 on the farm of his grandfather Horace Martin in Euharlee, Georgia to Robert Lewis Martin Sr. and...

Jul 20, 2020

Jul 20, 2020

Virginia Elizabeth Schulze, age 61, of Atlanta, passed away on July 20, 2020. She is survived by her sister, Vanice Devirgiliis; brother in law, Joseph Devirgiliis; niece, Janine Jacobson and husband, Ben Jacobson; Great Niece, Ashley; Great Nephew, Benjamin; and Great Niece, Jenna.

Jul 20, 2020

Patricia May Carini, 87 at the time of her death, was the second-oldest member—and first daughter—of a large farm family in Western New York. Her middle name betokens the lovely spring month in which she was born. A traveling salesman brought her and her future husband, Francis Carini, together, bridging what might otherwise have been an imponderable distance between modestly...

Jul 19, 2020

Georgia Campbell Bryant, age 97, peacefully passed away on Sunday July 19, 2020. Georgia was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the second of four children to Greek immigrant parents - George and Eleanor Campbell. She was preceded in death by her Husband James Cecil Bryant after 35 years of marriage, her parents, sister Minerva, and brother John. She is survived by...

Jul 18, 2020

Barbara Ann Manders, age 83, of Covington, GA passed away on Saturday, 7-18-20. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ovie Manders, and her brother, Jerry W. Manders. She is survived by one brother, Jimmy Manders, of Conyers, GA and her sister-in-law/guardian, Patricia S. Manders, of Covington, GA. Barbara is also survived by several nieces and nephews....

Jul 16, 2020

Harold Christopher Johnson, Jr., fondly known as Hal, of Avondale Estates, GA, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Hal is survived by his wife, Barbara, of 41 years; daughter, Brooke Gilbert, and her husband, Grant; daughter, Lacey Johnson; daughter, Kristen Achenbach, and her husband, John; and six loving grandchildren. He is also survived by his father, Harold C. Johnson,...