Sep 20, 2020

William Arthur Selman, September 10, 1949 - September 20, 2020. The spirit of Bill Selman began a new journey on Sunday, September 20th. It was a beautiful day for departure. Crystal clear, radiant sun and cool breezes. Much like the spirit of Bill himself. The second eldest of four brothers, Bill was born in Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from Shades...

Sep 19, 2020

Fernando Penter passed away suddenly on September 19,2020 at his home in Atlanta,Georgia at the age of 49. Fernando was born 05/31/1971 in Curitiba Brazil. He is preceded in death by his father Felicio Penter. He is survived to mourn his death by his mother Tereza de Jesus Ramos Penter, his brother Felipe Penter his sister in law Juliana Paula...

Sep 18, 2020

Paul Leland Shanor II, a lawyer and entrepreneur who specialized in the regulation of medicine and medical care, died unexpectedly in his sleep two days after routine surgery from which he seemed to be recovering well. Though born in Illinois and therefore technically a Yankee, Paul’s soul and demeanor will be forever linked to Atlanta and the Appalachian Mountains. Paul...

Sep 18, 2020

Judith (Judy) Ellen Johnson had an independent streak a mile long. As the younger of two daughters born in 1942 to a civil engineer and a former teacher/camp counselor, Leslie Frank Johnson and Ellen Martha (Jorgensen) Johnson, Judy lived an adventurous life. Not held back by her hearing loss, Judy excelled at the Davison School, went on to attend Leslie...

Sep 18, 2020

Commissioner Louise Morris, born in Beckley, WV on August 1, 1932, was Promoted to Glory from Emory University Hospital on Friday, September 18, 2020, with family at her bedside. She and her late husband Commissioner Ted Morris served as officers with The Salvation Army in Japan for 26 years as well as in numerous appointments in the southeastern United States....

Sep 17, 2020

Ernest Russell LeDuke, age 84, passed away on September 17, 2020. Ernest was born in Wytheville, VA on January 23, 1936. He met his wife, Ann Johnston, at Marion High School in 1950. Ann graduated from Mary Washington College in June 1954 and they were married in August 1954 after Ernest received an Associates Degree from Southern Polytechnic State University...

Sep 17, 2020

Mrs. Virginia Ruth Roberts, 82, of Bethlehem, Georgia, passed away in her home on September 17, 2020. Mrs. Roberts was born October 6, 1937 in Florence, South Carolina, daughter of the late James Benjamin Simpson and Ada Mae King Simpson. She married Hollis Earl Roberts, a wholesale car industry worker, and loving husband. They were happily married up to his...

Sep 16, 2020

Sep 16, 2020

William (Bill) Wingate Jackson, age 91, died peacefully on September 16, 2020 in Decatur, GA, after a short illness, with his son and wife at his bedside. He was the son of the late Wingate and Georgia Jackson, and was proud to have lived in Decatur all his life. He graduated from Decatur Boys’ High School, attended Middle Georgia College,...

Sep 15, 2020

Peggy was born in Piedmont, AL on March 2, 1932 to G. Robert Kerr and Myrtle E. Kerr. She passed away on September 15, 2020 at Pruitt Health - Decatur. Peggy required around the clock care, as she was from an early age disabled; a responsibility assumed by her loving and caring family. Later in life “Care-Givers” were provided and...

Sep 13, 2020

David John Decker, 83, of DeKalb County, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on September 13, 2020. He was born in 1937 in Fond du Lac, WI to Andrew H. Decker and Dorothy Barr Decker. David grew up in Beloit, Wi and graduated from Beloit College with a degree in chemistry. He served two years in the U.S....

Sep 11, 2020

Annie Earle Burris, formerly of Tucker, Georgia, went home to heaven on September 11, 2020 in West Des Moines, Iowa. She is reunited there with her husband Chalmers E. Burris, to whom she was married for 50 years. Annie Earle was born on October 19, 1927 in in Goldsboro, North Carolina to Minnie Estelle Chappell (Howard) and Ura Taft Howard....

Sep 11, 2020

Robert ALLEN Buice, 84, of Lithonia, Ga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 11, 2020. He is survived by his daughter Sharon Sabin Ivey; son-in-law, David Ivey; grandchildren, Adam Sabin, and Alison Sabin; great grandson, Deacon Sabin; special companion, Faye Botto, and many loving friends. He will be truly missed. Allen loved the Lord,...

Sep 10, 2020

Diane Elizabeth Bennett, MD, MPH, a retired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) epidemiologist, died on September 10, 2020, at the age of 72, in Atlanta, GA. She was born on March 18, 1948, in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Margaret and Robert J. Bennett. She is survived by her only brother, James (Jim) Bennett, of San Francisco, CA. Diane...

Sep 10, 2020

Mr. Ernest Luther Quinn passed away on Thursday September 10, 2020 at age 90. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Ruth Haralson Quinn; daughters, Ms. Ernestine Stokes, Ms. Cathy Quinn, and son, Mr. Michael Quinn, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a brother, Mr. Johnny Quinn. Mr. Quinn retired from Sear Roebuck & Co. with 43 years...

Sep 9, 2020

Gary Alan Ross, born in Chatham, NY and resided mostly in Atlanta, Georgia has passed away on Sep 9th, 2020 from natural causes at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Pauline Ross and brother Richard as well as his loving spouse Allene Metzger Ross. He is survived by his three children, Jeff,...

Sep 8, 2020

Janet Hendricks Piecara Harden passed away at 67 after an 17 month battle with pancreatic cancer. It would be wrong to say that she lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. She was the true example of perseverance & strength...And, just had a love for life. Janet was a fixture in her community and loved being surrounded by people....

Sep 8, 2020

Judith Gayle Atkins, born September 30, 1952 passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 8, 2020. She was a resident of A.G. Rhodes Community-Wellness-Care in Marietta, Georgia where she had been residing since March of 2019. Judith was born in Atlanta, Georgia, one of 3 children of the late Patricia Caldwell Atkins and Dr. Timon Mayo Atkins. Judith was...

Sep 7, 2020

Sep 6, 2020

Nancy Ruch Peteet Pinner Strauss, 90, of Decatur, GA died on Sunday September 6, 2020. Born July 4, 1930 to the late Cedric F. and Leah M. Ruch in Peoria, IL before moving to Atlanta, GA during WWII. Nancy and sister Sarah “Sally” R. Tanner, were raised in Decatur, GA. Nancy married her first husband, John C. Peteet, Jr., together...