Obituaries

Rosemarie Roberts

Rosemarie Roberts

Aug 12, 2025

Rosemarie "Robbie" Bertha Roberts, 84, of Decatur, Georgia died at her residence August 12, 2025. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania November 04, 1940.

Robbie proudly served in the United States Navy. She was stationed at NAS Patuxent River in Lexington Park Pennsylvania. She moved to Georgia after completing her time in the Navy. She was employed at St. Joseph...

Sue Goddard

Sue Goddard

Aug 9, 2025

Sue Walker Goddard went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2025 while surrounded by loved ones. Sue, daughter of Milburn and Sallie Walker, graduated from Decatur High School in 1951, then earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Music, Magna Cum Laud, from Agnes Scott College in 1955, where she was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, one...

Matthew Ramsey

Matthew Ramsey

Aug 9, 2025

Matthew Keith Ramsey,69, of Monroe, GA., passed away on August 9, 2025, in Monroe, GA. He was born on April 28, 1956, in Decatur, GA. to the late Calvin and Helen Ramsey.

After many years as a Sales Manager for Salerno Plastics he retired and enjoyed his favorite activities, interests, hobbies, and passions: Spending time with his family, going to...

Dr. Young Kim

Dr. Young Kim

Aug 8, 2025

Dr. Young Hwa Kim, a beloved professor, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on January 12, 1938, in Korea, he lived a life marked by humility, dedication, hard work, and a love for learning and teaching.

Dr. Kim graduated from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea, with a bachelor's degree in Business...

Jessica Lane

Jessica Lane

Aug 7, 2025

Jessica Elizabeth Lane entered into the presence of the Lord August 7, 2025.

Jessica is survived by her mother Nancy McDonald Powell, her step-dad Punchy Powell, her siblings Trey Hunt, Chris Hunt, Heath Hunt, Danica Hitchcock, and Cara Dury, her step-brother Joey Engstrom and step-sister Lauren Lickliter, her uncle Mike Lane and aunt Dee Lane Fischer, along with beloved nieces,...

Saralyn Foster

Saralyn Foster

Aug 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce that Saralyn R. Foster, 92, of Duluth, GA, passed peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

She was born in Decatur, GA, on March 5, 1933. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Ruby Reeves; her husband, Gene; daughters Karen, Diane, Debra, and granddaughter Kelly. Saralyn is survived by her son, Kevin, his...

William Markert

William Markert

Aug 4, 2025

William Winn "Bill" Markert, lover of life, passed away peacefully August 4, 2025, after a courageous fight with sudden onset, aggressive cancers in Piedmont Hospital, the same hospital where he and twin brother, Robert Callaway Markert were born October 15, 1942 to Jack Winn and Martha Callaway Markert.

Childhood for Bill was a happy time. He loved his neighbors, Y-Indian...

Patricia Hebert

Patricia Hebert

Aug 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Perry Neil Hebert, age 79, on August 4, 2025. Born on September 28, 1945, in Winder, Georgia, Patricia touched the lives of many through her kindness, warmth, and unwavering dedication to her family.Patricia, a devoted homemaker, was known for her nurturing spirit and her ability to create a...

Johnny Easterling

Johnny Easterling

Aug 4, 2025

Mr. Johnny Wiley Easterling was the eleventh child born to the late Durant and Bessie Easterling in Chesterfield, South Carolina on October 14th 1959. Johnny lost his valiant fight to kidney cancer on August 4th 2025 at his home in peace surrounded by family and pets. His family, loved ones, colleagues, and friends will miss him dearly.

Raised in rural...

Kenneth Owens

Kenneth Owens

Aug 2, 2025

Kenneth Lee Owens, 69, passed away on August 02, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. He was born May 18, 1956 in Atlanta,GA to the late Delmar and Mary Elisabeth Owens.

Kenneth is a lifelong resident of the metro Atlanta area. He had previously worked for Lays and Coca Cola in sales. He was of the Baptist faith.

Kenneth is survived by...

Flynn Warren Jr.

Flynn Warren Jr.

Aug 1, 2025

Flynn Wilford Warren, Jr.

Flynn Wilford Warren, Jr. passed away on August 1st, 2025 at the age of 84. He was born January 2nd, 1941, in Mount Holly, North Carolina, to parents Flynn Wilford Warren, Sr. and Mary Dunn Warren. The 'genius' of Mount Holly, Flynn finished Mount Holly high school in North Carolina one year early and enrolled at...

David Bishop

David Bishop

Jul 31, 2025

David Wesley Bishop, 92, of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on July 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A proud seventh-generation Georgian (through his Harris grandparents) and twelfth-generation American, he was the only child of George Wesley Bishop and Mildred Stephenson of Athens and Toccoa, GA. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of...

Venetta Stathis

Venetta Stathis

Jul 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Venetta Demos Stathis

November 20, 1951 - July 30, 2025

Venetta Demos Stathis of Tucker, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the age of 73. Though her physical presence has left us, her spirit vibrant, joyful, and full of love will never fade.

Born on November 20, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia,...

Jeffrey Anderson

Jeffrey Anderson

Jul 29, 2025

Jeffrey Carter Anderson, 62, passed away on July 29, 2025, in Clarkston, GA.

Jeff was born in Austin, TX to Carter & Betty Anderson. He was raised with a strong sense of humor and a warm heart and was deeply loved by his family and many friends. A proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma, he remained a loyal Sooner...

Charles Moran Jr.

Charles Moran Jr.

Jul 27, 2025

Charles Anton Moran

March 10, 1948 - July 27, 2025

Charles Anton Moran, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong resident of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at the age of 77. He was the son of the late Charles Moran, Sr. and Rachel Moore.

Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 26 years, Sylvia...

Herman Atwood Jr.

Herman Atwood Jr.

Jul 27, 2025

Herman Alton Atwood, Jr., age 91, born in Fort Monroe, Virginia entered his eternal home Sunday, July 27, 2025. Herman Atwood grew up in Virginia. He attended Hilton Elementary School and Warrick High School in Newport News Virginia. At Warrick High School he began running track and set several school records. He attended Lynchburg College and was the captain of...

James Reaves

James Reaves

Jul 20, 2025

James O'Donald Reaves, known as Jim (or Jimmy to Anniston folks), passed away on his 72nd birthday - July 20th - at home in Atlanta, after a year-and-a-half-long battle with leukemia. He died the way he lived: on his own terms, with impeccable timing.

Born in Anniston, Alabama in 1953, Jim was the son of Betty Sorter Reaves and Bennie...

Jose Padilla

Jose Padilla

Jul 19, 2025

Jose Padilla, 88 of Norcross, GA passed away on July 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 24th at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, July 23rd from 4:00 PM to 8:00...

Lt. Colonel Stanley Jaynes

Lt. Colonel Stanley Jaynes

Jul 18, 2025

Lt. Colonel Stanley William Jaynes (Bud), beloved husband, father, grandfather, and servant of God, was promoted to Glory after a lifetime marked by unwavering faith, steadfast integrity, and sacrificial service.

Born to Salvation Army officers Lt. Colonels C.W. and Katie Jaynes, Bud was raised in the mission field of The Salvation Army. He joyfully embraced that calling for himself, serving with...