Sep 6, 2020

Sep 5, 2020

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of James ‘Shon’ McGehee, age 48. He died unexpectedly from a heart attack on September 5th. He was a great friend to many, and he will be missed dearly by all that knew him. Shon was a one in a million character in this crazy world. He touched the lives...

Sep 5, 2020

John T. Papageorge passed away peacefully at his home, Clairmont Place, in Decatur, GA on September 5, 2020, one week shy of his 103rd birthday. John was the last surviving sibling in the remarkable Papageorge family of Atlanta, GA.John was born in Newark, NJ on September 12, 1917, the son of Greek Orthodox Reverend Thomas and Mary (Maria Hatzidemitriou) Papageorge....

Sep 3, 2020

Mrs. Ethel “Sandy” Allred, of Decatur passed Thursday, September 3, 2020. Sandy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles Neal Allred. She is survived by her son, Herman Lee “Bill” Allred (Jill) and grandchildren Amanda and Chris of Macon; daughter Nancy Allred and grandchildren CJ, Sandy, and Annalee of Forsyth, and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be...

Sep 3, 2020

Neva V. Schwinne, age 79, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. Neva was born in Albany, Georgia, but lived most of her life in Atlanta. Having graduated with the designation of Master Cosmetologist from the DeKalb School of Cosmetology, she went on to own 2 successful beauty salons in the metro-Atlanta area. She is survived by her...

Sep 2, 2020

Lois Costley Thompson, 97 of Decatur, passed away September 2, two weeks after leaving her home of 69 years. She had been in declining health for several years and successfully battled pneumonia in March. Her husband, Jeff Thompson, died in May, 1987. She is survived by her: Son, Doug Thompson and spouse Kathy Cozine Thompson, grandchildren Ben Thompson, Will Thompson...

Sep 2, 2020

Carol Leys Jones, age 83, died Wednesday, Sep 2, 2020, following an extended illness. The body is to be cremated, and a family visitation will be held at A. S. Turner Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 15, from 6 to 8 pm. A private family service to inter the ashes will be held later at the Memory Garden of Decatur...

Sep 1, 2020

Henry Upton Jones, 90, of Avondale Estates, GA passed away on September 1, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty, his daughter Cathy (Mike) Kent, and sons Frank (Marifae) Jones and David (Joanna) Jones, plus his many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Henry grew up in Columbus, GA but had lived in Avondale for the last...

Sep 1, 2020

Barbara Ann Montgomery, 71, of Atlanta went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Barbara is survived by her Sister, Mary Montgomery Gibson, her Brother-In-Law, Craig Gibson, and many loving Aunts, Cousins and Friends. Graveside Services will be held Friday, September 4, 2020, at 3:00 pm at Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs, with Reverend Larry Burgess...

Aug 31, 2020

Loik Senga Tyler, 37 years old, left us on August 30th, 2020 in Jonesboro, Georgia. Loik, better known as Lo by his friends, was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on July 17th, 1983 to Regine and Randy Tyler. His mother is a Nutritionist, and his father is a retired English Teacher. His older sister is Sonia Tyler and his baby...

Aug 31, 2020

Lisa Ford Miller of Atlanta passed away on August 31, 2020, following a brief unexpected illness. Lisa was born on February 27, 1957 in Memmingen, Germany. At age two she was adopted by loving parents Howard Grant Ford and Lillian Gordon Ford, of Atlanta. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in psychology from Emory University, where she met her...

Aug 26, 2020

James L. Greene October 1, 1934 – August 26, 2020 “Jimmy” to his family, a more professional “Jim” to his friends and colleagues, James L. Greene was born in Tifton, Georgia and completed high school in Camilla. Escaping the flatlands of south Georgia in 1951, he arrived in Atlanta, got a job as a clerk in a bank, and enrolled...

Aug 26, 2020

Phillip Edward Laney passed away on August 26th, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife of 55 years by his side. Phil was born in Camden, Arkansas on September 30th, 1933 to Benjamin Travis Laney and Ethel Lucille Kirtley Laney. One of three brothers, he enjoyed an adventurous childhood and was passionate about working on cars, as well as building...

Aug 26, 2020

Betty Sue Hammond of Atlanta, Georgia and West Palm Beach, Florida died August 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and in the compassionate care of Crossroads Hospice at The Fountainview Center in Atlanta. Born October 23, 1935 in West Palm Beach to Luther Eugene Hammond and Bernice Clyde McDonald Hammond of Elberton Georgia and Albany Georgia, respectively, “Betty Sue”...

Aug 25, 2020

Willette Wilson, 80, passed away August 25, 2020, in Decatur, GA. Willette was born in Auburn, Georgia. She moved to the Avondale area as a child and graduated from Avondale High School. She met her beloved husband, Leonard when she was just fifteen. They married in 1958 and made their home in Decatur, Georgia. They were married for sixty-two years...

Aug 25, 2020

Sofia Shea Restrepo passed peacefully in her parents’ arms on August 25th, 2020. Sofia was born on May 26th, 2020 with a Type IV Laryngeal Cleft, a very rare birth defect. During her 13 weeks of life, she was extremely loved by family and friends and will forever leave a lasting impression on many hearts. In addition to her strong...

Aug 23, 2020

Dorothy Jewell Sawyer Stephens, age 93 of Stone Mountain, passed away on August 23, 2020. She was born to Horace and Jewell Sawyer on April 15, 1927, in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Atlanta Girl’s High School and attended Georgia State University where she was a member of Delta Lambda Sigma Sorority. Mrs. Stephens was employed by Southern Railway in...

Aug 22, 2020

Aug 22, 2020

Our beautiful mother, Marjorie, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 22, 2020. During WWII, she worked as a shipping clerk at Reynolds Metal in Louisville, KY. After returning to Atlanta, she met and married George A. Hulsey on February 18, 1949. She was working at Sears, Roebuck & Co. (Ponce de Leon) as a manager in the hosiery...

Aug 18, 2020

Ada Yeaple-Brown, age 96 of Avondale Estates, passed away August 18, 2020. Ada was the daughter of Earl Dawson Caldwell, Sr. and Lucille Hayden Mayes Caldwell. Ada grew up in Marietta, Georgia with her five siblings. After attending Stetson University, she married Jack Palmer Yeaple, Sr. in 1943. Together they raised their two children in Avondale Estates, GA. Her husband...