Helen Pryles

Sep 6, 2024

Helen Marie Hartigan Pryles, 102, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024 at her home of 55 years where she lived and loved her husband, George, raised her three children, entertained her family and friends, and made countless memories.

Helen was born September 2, 1922 in Mount Pleasant, PA, the oldest of five children born to Harry Lee and Gertrude...

William Lanford

Sep 5, 2024

William Thomas Lanford "Bill", 87, passed away on September 5, 2024, in Decatur, GA. Bill was born on April 20, 1937 at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, GA, to Odell and Lillian Lanford. He grew up on Jefferson Place in Decatur, attending Oakhurst Elementary and Decatur Boys High. He graduated from high school in 1955 and completed college credit at...

James Richardson

Sep 4, 2024

James Richardson, 91, entered the gates of Heaven on September 4, 2024, in Decatur, GA.

James Richardson was born on August 2, 1933 in Asheville, NC, to Charles E. Richardson and Martha Sue Richardson.

James graduated from Asheville City High School and went on to earn a degree from Brevard College.

From there he entered the Army...

Miriam Lyons

Sep 2, 2024

Miriam Smith Lyons passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024 at home, surrounded by her family. Miriam was born to George Gayden Smith and Grace Gardner Smith on June 25, 1932, in McComb, Mississippi, the youngest of four children. She attended Mississippi State College for Women before marrying the love of her life, William Barry Lyons (Billy) in 1952.

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Billy Watkins

Aug 31, 2024

Billy Watkins, age 71, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, in Decatur, GA.

Billy is survived by his two loving daughters, Amber Cassel of Tucker, GA, and Ashley Watkins of Atlanta, GA. He was a devoted father who cherished his time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and...

Jane Speers

Aug 31, 2024

Jane Ellen Summers Speers of City of Decatur, Ga. passed away peacefully in her home on August 31, 2024. She was born May 14, 1926 and grew up in Newnan, Ga. She was one of six children of Robert Elias Summers and Gertrude Reynolds Summers. She graduated from Newnan High School and LaGrange College. Following college graduation she was employed...

Marika Huston

Aug 28, 2024

Marika Klemis Huston (1954-2024) was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She is survived by her daughter Natalie Brooke Broadway, her son-in-law Wes Broadway, and her grandchildren Skylar and Jackson Broadway; her sister Vickie Klemis and her brother Tom Klemis and his wife Lis; her niece Leighanne Taylor and her husband Tyler and their family and her...

Doris Watkins

Aug 27, 2024

Doris, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2024, at the age of 90. Born into a close-knit family in Mississippi, she spent her life traveling across the United States and Europe alongside her husband, Angus Troy Watkins, who was a dedicated member of the U.S. Air Force. Throughout their journey, Doris touched many...

Virginia Lam

Aug 25, 2024

Virginia May Jue Lam, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on August 25, 2024. Born on September 8, 1932 to Paul and Soonta Jue in Augusta, GA, her faith and commitment to her family, friends and community were evident in the way she lived her life. Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, Gai, her son Gordon,...

Lynn Hames

Aug 24, 2024

Patricia Lynn Hames (Pickens)

Born July 10, 1956 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA to Tom and Sara Pickens who preceded her in death, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren whom she loved and adored on August 23, 2024 at 11:15pm.

Lynn grew up in Decatur and retired from the IRS after 30...

Glenn Souther

Aug 23, 2024

Glenn Robert Souther was born on August 7, 1962 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. As a student at Lakeside High School in Atlanta, Glenn discovered his passion for computer science. While still in high school, he began working at the computer lab at Georgia Tech, where he could often be seen perusing foot-high fanfold printouts of computer programs written by undergraduates...

Patricia Campbell

Aug 20, 2024

Patricia Campbell, 79, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2024. Patricia (Pat) was born on March 1, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late Norman David Campbell and Mary Andrews Campbell. She is preceded in death by her sisters Betty Jean Campbell and Charlotte Campbell. She is survived by many beloved cousins and cherished friends who...

Joseph Frank Payne

Aug 20, 2024

Joseph Frank Payne, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the age of 101. Born on May 14, 1923, in Temple, Georgia, he was the firstborn child of the late Ahaz and Agnes Alena Cole Payne.

After graduating high school, Frank joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, where he gained practical experience as an...

JoAnna Carey

Aug 18, 2024

My dearest JoAnna, you were the love of my life and continue to be my spiritual soulmate for all eternity.- Martin "Marty" J. Carey (Married: August 11, 1962)

JoAnna S. Carey, beloved wife of 64 years, mother, and lifelong educator, peacefully left this world on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was surrounded by her family, friends, neighbors, and her canine rescue,...

Mary Wiser

Aug 15, 2024

Mary Catherine Wiser (Wolf) died peacefully on August 15, 2024 at the age of 96 at A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Charles and Antoinette (Nettie") Wolf.

As a teen, after the untimely death of her father, she held babysitting and house cleaning jobs, and lied about her age in order...

Franklin Putman

Aug 15, 2024

Franklin Edwards Putman, 86, of Avondale Estates, GA passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024. Frank was born in Atlanta, GA on November 21, 1937 to the late William "Red" and Maude Putman.

Frank is survived by his children, Martha Field (Bob), Blake Putman (Dodie), and Laura Rappold (Carl), and grandchildren Anna, Alan, and Daniel Field, Grace Putman, and...

Edward Russell

Aug 14, 2024

Edward Matthew Russell, beloved father, son, and brother, passed away on August 14, 2024, at the age of 59, following a massive heart attack. Born on December 15, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia, Eddie lived a life filled with love, joy, and countless cherished memories. He was a devoted father to his two children, Parke Edward Russell and Camden Tate Russell....

Teresa Smith

Aug 14, 2024

**Teresa Gayle Hooks Smith** **August 22, 1948 - August 14, 2024**

With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Teresa Gayle Hooks Smith, aged 75, on August 14, 2024, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Born on August 22, 1948, in Atlanta, GA, to Hazel and George Hooks, Gayle grew up in East Atlanta. She graduated from...

Barbara Patterson

Aug 14, 2024

Barbara Patterson, 84, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, in Decatur, GA. Born in Detroit, Barbara was devoted to her family, faith, and community throughout her life.

Barbara married Ed Patterson in 1969, and they moved to Atlanta in 1981. They were blessed with four children: Eddie, Deanna, David, and Jennifer. Barbara and Ed dedicated themselves to providing...

Onis Wages

Aug 14, 2024

Onis Wages, 99, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 14, 2024, in Austell, GA.

Onis Wages was born on July 5, 1925 in Kings Mountain, NC, to Clayton Tucker and Louise Tucker.

Onis married Marion Wages and the couple had 1 child, Linda Marlene. Onis was a meticulous homemaker, a wonderful cook and also kept children whom...