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...

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...

Jul 17, 2025

May Parkerson, 48, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, with her beloved husband by her side.

Born on July 15, 1977, in Ban Vinai refugee camp, Thailand, May's life was a beautiful testament to resilience, love, and generosity. A devoted wife and nurturing mother, she consistently put her family's needs before her own. May's quiet strength...

Jul 14, 2025

Peggy Davis Woods of Decatur, Georgia, age 99, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, after a short illness. She passed peacefully at home with family at her side.

She was born November 5, 1925, in Clanton, Alabama to Willard Milton Davis and Una Belle Mahan Davis. She attended school, kindergarten through college, at Montevallo College in Montevallo, Alabama. She...

Jul 12, 2025

Eley Lester Anderson, "Papa Eley", passed away at the age of 81 while surrounded by his loving family on July 12, 2025, at Emory Decatur Hospital due to medical complications.

Eley was a wild force of charisma: he hung out with the baddest and made cuties of all ages blush; he was the life of the party and made friends everywhere...

Jul 12, 2025

Sarah A. Slusher

March 20, 1937 - July 12, 2025

Sarah Ann Slusher passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88. Born in Adair, Illinois, on March 20, 1937, to Ralph and Geneva Chadderdon, Sarah's life was marked by a deep commitment to education, faith, service, and family. She earned her...

Jul 11, 2025

Rest in peace Papa Bear, Bear, Pops, Dad, Daddy, Big Boy, Bunny, Bobby, Bob.

Loving and beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, husband, cousin.

Proudly served in Vietnam 1st Battalion 9th Marines aka "The Walking Dead".

Loved his dog, loved his house, loved his town - but really loved his Chevy trucks!

Sober 47 years and happy to share that fact...

Jul 11, 2025

Cecil Ray Singer passed peacefully July 11th, 2025.

Born April 22nd, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia to mother Rosa and father James, he is survived by his loving wife Myra Fleeman Singer, daughters Stacie Singer, Amanda Singer, Christine and husband Tim Crean, grandchildren Jackson Crean, Morgan Crean, Craig Crean, and Joey Crean, brother Bob and wife Jackie Cochran, nieces, nephews, loving...

Jul 10, 2025

José Marquez, beloved husband of Griselda Marquez, father of Fransisco Marquez and Alexander (Lauren) Marquez, and grandfather to Kylie J. Marquez, Fox K. Marquez, and Alexander C. Marquez, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, July 10th, the year of our Lord 2025 at 4:45 A.M.

José had a passion for traveling, having toured much of the world, a...

Jul 10, 2025

Elizabeth Wilson Gandy, age 60, sadly passed away on July 10, 2025 after her battle with cancer. She was born March 25, 1965 to her parents Albert and Charlotte Gandy. After attending Georgia Military College Prep School, Elizabeth went on to earn her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Georgia. Elizabeth's career included time in the manufacturing industry...

Jul 9, 2025

Phyllis Lucille Merriman passed away peacefully in her home on July 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89.

Born on August 12, 1935 in Williamson, Georgia to William Joshua Callaway and Frances Willie Callaway, Phyllis began a life committed to family. In her youth, she enjoyed life on their family farm with her two sisters, Doris and...

Jul 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mary "Jean" Azar

Mary "Jean" Azar passed peacefully into the arms of heaven on July 9, 2025.

Jean was a gentle, kind, compassionate, and intelligent woman whose quiet strength and playful humor touched all who knew her.

Her greatest joy was her family, the heart of her world. She poured boundless love into every moment spent...

Jul 8, 2025

John Sidney Crawford, of Danbury, Texas and Roswell, Georgia, passed away at the age of 86, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta GA. "Sid", as he was called throughout his life, was born on October 31,1938 to Jack Newton Crawford and Maurine Carroll Crawford in Gatesville, TX.

Sid was a longtime...

Jul 8, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Simonton, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, in Decatur, Georgia. Born on October 15, 1946, in Rome, Georgia, Kenneth was the beloved son of the late Norman and Virginia Simonton.

Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Angela Chadwick Simonton, whom he married on April 1, 1989. He is also survived by...

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

Mildred "Mudie" Overstrom Weber was born on October 12th, 1933, in East Berlin, Connecticut, and joined the Great Cloud of Witnesses on July 2nd, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dr. Theodore "Ted" Weber, her parents, George and Mary Overstrom, her brothers Robert, Richard, and wife Lois, George, and wife Barbara, and her sister Sylvia Overstrom...

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

James (Jamie) Van Horn Melton was born on April 6th, 1952, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Atlanta on June 28th, 2025.

He grew up with his parents and two brothers in Chatham, Virginia. He received his BA from Vanderbilt University in 1974 and his PhD in History from the University of Chicago...

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...