Sep 25, 2019

Matthew Taylor passed away September 25, 2019 at age 51. Matthew was born in Florence Alabama and grew up among family in Russellville, Alabama. Matthew Is survived by his mother Lois Taylor , Decatur, Georgia: his Grandmother Doris Seal, his Aunt and uncle Reba and Gary DeVaney, and numerous cousins in Russellville Alabama. He is preceded in death by his...

Sep 24, 2019

Capt. (Ret) Robert (Bob) James McCreary, III, 88, of Atlanta died peacefully at his home on September 23, 2019. Bob is survived by his wife Louise Smith McCreary and children Denise McCreary Acklin (Marvin)[Honolulu], Renée McCreary Swaim (Joe) [Atlanta] and Robert James McCreary, IV (Chrissy) [Birmingham], ten extremely loved grandchildren, and his soon to be born first great grandchild. Bob...

Sep 24, 2019

Sherry Elizabeth Pitts, 50 of Brookhaven Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2019. Sherry was an incredible, loyal, and true friend to many. She was selfless in helping friends, family, co-workers, clients, and neighbors. She was loved by her family and friends, respected by her colleagues, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Goodbyes hurt the...

Sep 23, 2019

Phil was born July 28, 1947 to Ed and Gladys Stephens. He is survived by his children, Michelle Stephens Miller (deceased) and Jessie Gail Stephen; his brother Gerald Norman Stephens (deceased) and his grand children Jackson and Hailey Miller. Phil graduated from Southwest DeKalb High School, and attended DeKalb Community College. His first "job" was with the U.S. Army where...

Sep 23, 2019

Sep 23, 2019

John Patrick “Pat” McFarland, age 80, passed away on September 23, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Pat was born on February 13, 1939 in Rio de Janeiro to the late Henry Easton McFarland and Frances Woodside McFarland. He was the principal English Horn player with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for many of his 47 years, until his retirement...

Sep 23, 2019

William Danny Wright passed away Monday September 23, 2019 at the age of 73. He was born May 29, 1946 to William O. Wright, and Ruby Wright, both deceased. He is survived by his wife, Debra, son, William Daniel Wright, brother, Jimmy Wright, stepson, Douglas Casper, stepdaughter, Angela Rose Hernandez, her two sons, Sean and Christopher, and seven nieces and...

Sep 23, 2019

Herbert Crane Saunders, age 71, of Atlanta, passed away while surrounded by family on Monday, September 23, 2019. He was born in 1947 in Mobile, Alabama to Blanche Levert Saunders and Herbert Crane Saunders. Herb attended Marion Military Institute in Marion, Alabama and, in 1971, graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelors of Building Construction. He then went into the...

Sep 23, 2019

Doris Braddy, of Decatur, GA, passed on 9/23/2019. After 94 years, she leaves behind two children: Pam B. Odum (Michael) and John F. Braddy (Julie); four grandchildren: Lindsey M. Odum, Sarah O. Orth, Laurel Braddy, and Ashleigh Nelms (Sheldon); and 3 great-grandchildren: Aiden, Colton, and Hudson Orth. Doris was pre-deceased by the love of her life, Major James A. Braddy,...

Sep 21, 2019

Peggy Carden Emmons ("Maw-Maw") died September 21, 2019 in Stockbridge, Georgia, at the age of 85. Peggy is survived by her son Charles Emmons (Diana) of Watkinsville, granddaughters Sarah Chancey (Chris) of Atlanta, and Lydia Minear (Scott) of Kennesaw, great-grandsons Boaz Chancey and Rory Minear, Daughter-in-law Debbie Emmons of Conyers, and longtime friend and caregiver Avary Bales. She was preceded...

Sep 20, 2019

Mrs. Bobbie June Smith, 90, of Avondale Estates, and formerly of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 20 at Manor Care Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Smith was born June 6, 1929, in Maynardville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Adam Grant Oaks and Gertrude “Gertie” Geneva Oaks. She was one of eleven, graduated valedictorian of her class, a legal secretary when she...

Sep 19, 2019

Joyce T. Autrey passed away peacefully on September 19, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born June 22, 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia as the only child of Herman and Eileen Thie. She grew up in Atlanta and graduated from All Girls High School in Atlanta and the University of Georgia in Athens, where she was a member of...

Sep 19, 2019

Jane Gregg Atkinson, age 84, a long-time resident of DeKalb County, passed away Thursday September 19, 2019 in her apartment in Decatur. She was born in her parents’ home on December 29, 1934 in Concord, Georgia; and, while this embarrassed Jane a little, her four boys thought it was a wonderful story. Jane graduated from the University of Georgia with...

Sep 19, 2019

James Allen "Bubba" Smith passed away September 19, 2019. Son and brother and loved by all. Born to Juanita and James Smith in 1954, he was the 2nd of five children. He loved riding and working on bicycles and working in his garden. He was always interested in how everyone was doing, calling regularly. Preceded in death by his parents...

Sep 17, 2019

Mary Swain Cleckley, 93, of Suwanee, Georgia passed away on Tuesday Sept 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Maud Swain of Pinehurst, Georgia and her siblings, William Swain, Elizabeth Swain Edwards, Mildred Swain Cornelius, Madge Swain Scarborough and Hiram Swain. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Treutlen Cleckley, Jr and...

Sep 16, 2019

Janet Manton Creviston, our dear mom, age 92, passed away peacefully September 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert. Janet is survived by her children Susan, David, John, and Jim; their spouses Reece, Joan, and Kim; grandchildren Lori, Michael, Jeff, Rob, Philip, and Nick; their spouses Sarah and Becca; and great-grandchildren Annabelle, Zoe,...

Sep 16, 2019

Corinne Whiting Samford, age 97, longtime resident of Avondale Estates, GA, passed away on September 16, 2019. Corinne was born to E.J. and Margaret Whiting of Battle Creek, MI on October 22, 1921. She graduated from Central High School in Lansing, MI in 1939, and was the recipient of the Home Economics Award. Corinne met the love of her life,...

Sep 15, 2019

Robert Albert Bruhns, 61, passed away on September 15, 2019. Robert attended Lakeside High School, Clemson University, and Georgia Tech (receiving a masters in architecture). Robert was an architect by training and a teacher at heart. He taught for many years at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, AL and in 2003 began a career teaching in the school of architecture at...

Sep 14, 2019

Irene Denise Jolly, 88, died September 14, 2019 at her home in Decatur. She was born January 29,1931 in Brooklyn, New York, the fifth of the seven children of Mary McGuire and Daniel Lanahan. Irene graduated from St. Joseph High School, Brooklyn and the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. For many years she was principal of the Catholic school...

Sep 13, 2019

Ray, 74, died unexpectedly on Sept. 13, 2019. He was born in Petersburg, Va., son of the late Raymond W. McCants Sr. and Madge B. McCants. Ray received his undergraduate and master’s degree(s) from Virginia Commonwealth University. He was a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in Atlanta, Ga. Ray had many certifications and was a frequent lecturer in his...