Dorothy Smith

Sep 16, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Queen Smith, age 95, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends at Kingsbridge Retirement Center.

Dot was born on July 22, 1929, in Good Hope, Georgia, the third of six children to Joseph and Mable Meadows Queen. From a young age, Dot's greatest passion was her family.

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James Funderburke

Sep 15, 2024

James Edward Funderburke ... "Jimmy, Jim, Red"

August 25, 1949 - September 15, 2024

After many years of struggle, Jimmy Funderburke, our friend, companion, uncle, and cousin, passed away on Sunday, August 15 from complications of diabetes.

Jimmy was born on August 25, 1949, in Atlanta to William B. and Doris H. Funderburke. He spent his childhood...

Nancy Shealy

Sep 13, 2024

Nancy Anne Shealy, 80, passed away September 13, 2024. The only child of the late William Thomas and Annie Mae (Brown) Shealy, Nancy will be laid to rest next to them at Decatur Cemetery on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Friends will be received at A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM,...

Jo Stubbs

Sep 13, 2024

Jo Anne Davis Stubbs, age 93, died peacefully on September 13,2024, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Don Rigger, surrounded by her children who had been warmed by her ever-flowing love, as Louis Armstrong's "It's a Wonderful World" played in the background.

Jo Anne Stubbs led a life of selfless kindness, love, and outreach for others that...

Carol Fulkerson

Sep 9, 2024

Notice is given of the death of Carol Jean Stuckey Fulkerson, 86, on September 9, 2024. Carol was born in East St. Louis but grew up in Dupo. She was an active member of the BSU at SIU in Carbondale, where she graduated with a degree in early childhood education. Carol was a faithful Pastor's wife at Lakeland Church in...

Jesse Tyler

Sep 8, 2024

Jesse Billmyre Tyler, Jr.

1935-2024

John 15:13

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends"

This verse speaks of the highest human exhibition of love that earth has ever seen.

Jesse Billmyre Tyler, Jr., was born on July 3, 1935 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He moved to Clarkston, Georgia as a child and graduated from Clarkston High School...

Cathy Skola

Sep 8, 2024

Cathy Skola, 77, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. She was predeceased by her father, George Garber, mother, Dorothy Fine, and brother, Kenneth Garber. Devoted Mother, Friend, and Business Owner, Cathy is survived by her sons, Josh and Zach Skola and daughters-in-law Elizabeth Skola and Julie Degrafft. Also survived by her precious granddaughters Edie and Lucy.

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Marie Byrne

Sep 7, 2024

Marie Bernadette Byrne, 90, passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2024 in Atlanta. She was married to her beloved Patrick Fintan Byrne for 63 years until his death in 2018.

Marie was born in Dublin, Ireland and lovingly raised by Sarah Ryan. She was predeceased by a brother, Patrick (Paddy) O'Sullivan and his wife, Annie, who guided...

Helen Cuneo

Sep 7, 2024

Helen Corrigan Cuneo (79) passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2024 in Atlanta Georgia after a long illness. Helen was born June 18th, 1945, in Dublin Ireland. She was educated at The Loreto College St. Stephens Green, Dublin. She trained as a pharmacy assistant and worked with her father, Hugh Corrigan, in the family's business at Corrigan's Pharmacy, Malahide Road...

Patricia Case

Sep 7, 2024

Patricia Locklear Case, 84, passed away on September 7, 2024, in Atlanta, GA.

Patricia was born on April 21, 1940 in Rome, GA, to Aubra Locklear and Ruth Scoggins. She lived a full life of love, grace, and dedication to her family and friends. Pat was known for her kindness, generosity, strength, and support for her children.

She started...

James Seligman

Sep 6, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of James "Jim" Seligman on September 6, 2024. Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Astoria Queens, New York on October 7th, 1951. Jim earned his B.S. in Earth Sciences from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and his M.S. in Environmental...

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...

John Hudson

Sep 5, 2024

John Randall Hudson of Decatur, Georgia, departed this world on September 5, 2024. He succumbed to the effects Covid 19-pneumonia. He was 42 years old and the youngest son of Gué and Bill Hudson, also of Decatur, Georgia.

John is survived by his loving parents; his brother Will, sister-in-law Dana, niece, Addie Harmer, and nephew Max Hudson, of Atlanta,...

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...

Marvin Stewart Jr.

Sep 3, 2024

Marvin Stewart Jr. was born on March 7, 1949, in Nashville, TN to Virginia Lee and Marvin Stewart Sr.

Marvin Stewart Jr. graduated from Meigs High School in 1967 and went on to Tennessee State University. He received a computer programming scholarship and was afforded the opportunity to move to Atlanta, Georgia where he held a long career in...

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...