Jul 4, 2025

James Wesley "Jimmy" Stewart July 3, 1953 - July 4, 2025

James Wesley "Jimmy" Stewart, 72, died on July 4, 2025. He was born to the late Irene Smith and Willie Charles Stewart on July 3, 1953, in Newark, NJ. He graduated in 1972 from Buchtel High School in Akron, OH and immediately began an apprenticeship in construction. Four years later,...

Jul 2, 2025

Jul 2, 2025

Paul Hobson Rice, 73, of Decatur, GA. passed away peacefully with family around him July 02, 2025, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA, He was born January 07, 1952, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. to Marion Hobson and Louise Rice.

He lived in the Atlanta area most all of his life. Paul had broad interests from movies...

Jun 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. James Van Horn Melton, aged 73, of Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Melton was born on April 6, 1952, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and he dedicated his life to the education and mentorship of countless students as a respected University Professor at Emory University.A beloved husband, father, and educator, Dr....

Jun 28, 2025

Jun 27, 2025

John William O'Brien died peacefully at his home in Lithonia, Georgia, on June 27, 2025.

John dedicated his life to creating, sustaining, and advocating communities that support every person. He consulted with people with disabilities, their families and allies, advocacy groups, service providers, and governments all over the world.

While he always emphasized the importance of inclusion and the priority...

Jun 26, 2025

Mary Jeane Reynolds Moss died on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Henry County Health and Rehabilitation in Abbeville, Alabama at the age of 98. Her most fervent prayer has always been that all people could dwell together on Earth in peace and with dignity.

Mary Jeane was born in Clopton, Alabama. She earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in several areas...

Jun 19, 2025

Dozier Robson Howard Sr., 72, of Decatur passed away at his home on June 19, 2025. He was born at Emory Hospital in Decatur, Georgia on February 11, 1953, the son of Caroline Hill Ridley Howard and Pierre du Vinage Howard Sr.

He lived his whole life in Decatur, a place that he loved. While attending Decatur High School, he...

Jun 19, 2025

Diane Wegener Rosenzweig, 86, of Decatur, GA was born in Manhattan, New York to the late Herbert and Anna Wegener. Diane died peacefully in her home in Decatur, GA on June 19th, 2025, three years after losing her beloved husband David. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She grew up in White Plains, NY and in the seventh...

Jun 17, 2025

Iris Kern was born on May 10, 1939, in New York, the second of two-daughters born to Diana and Benjamin Kern. She died on June 17, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Iris spent much of her youth in Washington, DC.

She attended the University of Iowa for undergraduate studies and went on to earn her Masters and Doctoral degrees in subsequent...

Jun 15, 2025

Jacquelin (Jackie) A. Bennett (Parrish) of Stone Mountain, GA passed away peacefully on Sunday June 15, 2025. Jackie was born April 6, 1934 to Arthur and Georgia Parrish. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her son Ronald Bennett (Sandy), brother Frankie Parrish (Shirley) and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in...

Jun 13, 2025

Shawn Sudia-Skehan was born to William Daniel Sudia and Margueritte Elizabeth Delony on September 5, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Druid Hills High School, where she made lifelong friendships and met her husband-to-be, Paul Skehan. She majored in English at Georgia State University from which her nascent interest in books grew into a lifelong exploration of literature. After graduation,...

Jun 12, 2025

Ralph Edwin Winter, aka Butch, died at his home in Decatur on June 12 following a brief illness.

As a young boy, watching cars and people go by, the sad expression on Ralph's face caused his mother to ask him what was wrong. "I'm sad to think about all the people in the world that I will never know."

Ralph Winter proceeded...

Jun 10, 2025

Marilynn Furtado (known to family and friends as Lynn), 85, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Atlanta, GA at King'sBridge Retirement Community where she lived with her husband, Edwin.

Marilynn Furtado was born on December 17, 1939 in Santa Cruz, California, her parents were Nick and Mildred Bogisich.Marilynn graduated from Watsonville High School in 1957. She started her career...

Jun 10, 2025

James (Jim) Mathis Conner passed away on June 10, 2025, in Tucker, Georgia. His memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Tucker, followed by a graveside service at Rest Haven Cemetery in Monroe at 2 p.m.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Tyrus Roger Conner; his mother,...

Jun 10, 2025

Clarence Buchanan (1960-2025) passed away in June 10,2025 in Atlanta, GA at the age of 64.

He is survived by his father Elvert White (Arkansas) his wife of 24 years, Althea Buchanan (Scottsdale GA), children; Chontelle Forrest, Atlanta GA, Roy Jr Marshall, Atlanta GA, Shoyja Chisum, GA, and sister , Faye Buchanan

,Arkansas. He also left behind 7 grandchildren;...

Jun 10, 2025

Jun 10, 2025

Jeanine Cummings Arledge grew up in Atlanta with her two brothers and attended Bass High School, where she was a member of the drill team and participated in other school activities. Along the way she had a blind date with a young man named Charlie Arledge... and the blind date worked. They were married for 62 years, until his death...

Jun 8, 2025

Jay David Taylor, beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly at his home in Decatur, GA, on June 8, 2025, at the age of 57.

He was born on April 23, 1968, in Huntsville, Alabama (Madison County), to his parents David Turner Taylor and Ann Burgess Taylor. He is survived by his parents; his brothers, Christopher (Tracy) and...

Jun 6, 2025

Holly Anderson WilliamsOctober 21, 1946 - June 6, 2025

Holly Anderson Williams, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on October 21, 1946, Holly lived life with joy, energy, and a remarkable sense of connection to others. She had an infectious sense of fun and...