Jan 29, 2020

Major Michael A. Cumbie passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020 surrounded by his family and friends. Born and raised in Wetumpka, Alabama, he traveled the world with his career in the Army, his later career as an I.T. project manager, and for his own enjoyment, making friends wherever he went. His deep sense of duty, natural leadership abilities and...

Jan 29, 2020

Ann Marie Giambruno passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, joining her recently deceased husband of 60 years, John Thomas Giambruno and her son John Lawrence. Ann was born March 8, 1931 in Boston, MA to a loving mother and a strict Irish Boston police officer. She and her three sisters shared a bedroom in a small two-bedroom home in...

Jan 27, 2020

Joanna Praytor Putman, 80, of Avondale Estates, GA passed away on January 27 from complications related to dementia. Joanna was born on January 11, 1940 in Greenville, SC to the late Dr. Ralph B. and Mildred Praytor. Joanna is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frank Putman, along with her children, Martha Field (Bob), Blake Putman (Dodie), and Laura...

Jan 25, 2020

William Odum Wilson, Jr., was born on June 22nd, 1928, in Atlanta, Georgia. He started as Billy Wilson and ended up as Bill. He has lived his whole life in Atlanta, a place he dearly loved. He went to Atlanta Boys High, then to Emory University which was interrupted by 4 years in the Air Force. Most of his term...

Jan 24, 2020

Nancy Hinton Russell died at home in her sleep on January 24, 2020. She was 89 years old. Credited as being the rock of her large family, Nancy was considered by many a force of nature, admired equally for her beauty and her grit. She placed the highest value on strength of character and maintained exacting standards for every undertaking,...

Jan 24, 2020

Ron was born in Sacramento CA to Tomosumi and Anna Furukawa. Sadly, during WWII, his family was incarcerated at Santa Anita Racetrack, then Jerome and Rohwer, Arkansas Internment Camps. From there they moved to Cleveland OH, with a short relocation to Beaufort, SC. He returned to Cleveland, graduating from John Marshall High School, president of his class. He received a...

Jan 23, 2020

William P. Smith III, 80, of Decatur, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed from this life on January 23, 2020. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Dorothy Wright Smith; son, William Patrick Smith IV; daughter, Marcelle Smith Davis and husband Shepherd Davis; three grandsons, William Patrick Smith V and wife Andrea Allen Smith, Colin Wingfield Davis,...

Jan 23, 2020

Windell Robertson Bradford of Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia died Thursday, January 23rd. He was born in Savannah on March 15, 1940 and attended Chatham County schools. He graduated with an Associate in Arts degree from Armstrong Junior College in 1959, a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Emory University in 1961, and a Masters in Public Administration from Syracuse...

Jan 22, 2020

Charlotte JoAnne Port Rickman-King passed away peacefully on January 22, 2020. She is now present with the Lord after 85 wonderful years. She was born to Edna Davis Port and Thomas Tolbert Port in March of 1934 in Rome, GA. Her mother was 40 and her father 56 when she was born, and she was treated as the chosen child....

Jan 22, 2020

James (“Jim”) Nathan Kraar, 65, of Stockbridge passed away on Wednesday January 22, 2020 of natural causes. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 24, 1954, he was the son of the late Harry Kraar and the late Helen Kraar. Survivors include his daughters Hannah Kraar and Aliya Kraar, who were the absolute light of his life, and a brother Donald...

Jan 21, 2020

Ramon Osvaldo Calzada passed away Tuesday January 21, 2020. He was born in Havana, Cuba and immigrated to the U.S in 1961. Dad was a passionate patriot, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His legacy is his friendly spirit and willingness to help everyone. He never met a stranger. He is preceded in death by his wife, Fina and survived...

Jan 21, 2020

Jan 20, 2020

Daniel Mercer Grimes, Jr. On Monday, January 20, 2020, Daniel Mercer Grimes, Jr., passed away at the age of 53. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 22, 1966 to Daniel Mercer Grimes, Sr. and Lillie Grimes. Mercer obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Business from the University of Georgia. After graduation Mercer moved...

Jan 17, 2020

Amy Louise Giddings Hill was born July 30, 1970 at her home in Tucker, GA. Peacefully, she joined her mom and grandparents in heaven on January 17, 2020. She is survived by her son Grayson Hill, father & step-mother Michael and Kathleen Giddings, brother & sister-in law Andy and Nikki Giddings, sister Jennifer Hill, aunt(s) & uncle(s) Susan and Jim...

Jan 17, 2020

Merriell Autrey, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2020 at the age of 94. He was born December 29, 1925 in Griffin, Georgia as one of three children and the only boy of Merrill and Alma Autry. He attended Griffin High School and was a member of their State championship football team. He graduated from Griffin High on Monday,...

Jan 16, 2020

Ernest Cermak, Jr., a longtime resident of Atlanta, GA passed away on Thursday January 16, 2020. Ernie was born July 2nd, 1952 in Oklahoma City, OK. He attended Capitol Hill High School during which time he also achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Ernie attended the University of Oklahoma and was a proud Sooner throughout his life. After graduation, he...

Jan 15, 2020

Marguerite Eugenia Brooks, 65, of Virginia Beach, VA passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Sentara Leigh Hospital. Eugenia was a native of Atlanta, and also lived in Chatham Township, New Jersey as well as Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Robert Sidney and Margene Hester Brooks, who predeceased her. Eugenia was an accountant who worked...

Jan 13, 2020

LaMerle M. Siller age 87 of Atlanta passed away January 13, 2020. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Miller. She was a graduate of Druid Hills High School Class of 1950. She was also a graduate of Gulf Park College for Women Class of 1952. She retired from Rich’s Department store after 30+ years...

Jan 12, 2020

Virginia Buice Sams, 88, of Atlanta, Georgia, peacefully joined the Lord surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Virginia enjoyed traveling, helping with her husband’s business, raising her children and loving her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Born on September 12, 1931 in the Sharon community, Forsyth County, Georgia to Elzie and Tallie Buice, she lived most of her...

Jan 11, 2020

Lt. Colonel Joseph Bennett was promoted to Glory on Friday morning, 11 January 2020. Born in Augusta, Georgia, he attended Richmond Academy and was commissioned as an officer in The Salvation Army. He served in various corps and staff appointments across the USA Southern Territory. He is survived by four children and their spouses, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The...