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...

Sep 13, 2019

• Murille Eberhart (Toni) Wright, April 12, 1919 to September 13, 2019. Toni was born in Madison County, GA to Mary Evelyn (Reece) Eberhart and Henry Carlton Eberhart. She was the middle child, with older an brother J. Frank Eberhart, (died 1978) and younger sister, Frances Eberhart (Fleming), (died 1995.). She was a sickly child, having survived rheumatic fever at...

Sep 13, 2019

Jane G. Schlagheck, 87, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at The Phoenix at Tucker in Georgia following a long battle with Alzheimer's.Jane was preceded in death by her husband of more than 55 years, Richard C. "Dick" Schlagheck; her parents Melvin and Florence Stith; and her brother Raymond. She is survived by her 5 children and 2 grandsons: Michael...

Sep 12, 2019

Jane Kornegay Kibler passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on September 12, 2019 at the age of 91. Jane grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Sand dunes, ocean and pine forests gave her endless delight in her youth and a lifetime respect for natural beauty. She received a BA degree from Duke University in 1948....

Sep 11, 2019

Louise (Rodkey) Elliott, 95, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on September 11, 2019. She was born in Lewistown, PA, daughter of the late Melvin and Gladys Rodkey. She resided there until she met Robert Hull Elliott, a paratrooper returning from W.W. II. They were married on April 8, 1945 and came to Robert’s home in Atlanta the following day. She...

Sep 10, 2019

Edward F. Blaha, 89, of Avondale Estates, Georgia passed away peacefully on September 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving wife and son, following a brief illness. He was born in Orange, New Jersey on August 15, 1930, to Leslie and Grace (Seery) Blaha. He graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School in 1948 and served in the United States Marine Corps...

Sep 8, 2019

Sep 8, 2019

Ronald (Ronnie) Stephen Stewart, 68, of Jonesboro passed away on Sunday September 8, 2019 after struggling with cancer. Ronnie was born in Atlanta to Norman E. and Beverlyn H. Stewart in early July of 1951. The second child born to this union, he had an older sister and he was the first male child. Later he was big brother to...