Jan 8, 2019

David J. Pivar, Ph.D., one of the country’s foremost historians on American social-purity movements, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, in Decatur, Georgia, at the age of 85. Born in Philadelphia in 1933 to Benjamin, a businessman, and Mary, a homemaker. The accidental death of his father in 1937 profoundly altered his childhood. At age six, he would leave...

Jan 6, 2019

Geraldine (Geri) Bailey, 93, of Benton House Senior Living in Sugar Hill, GA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was born in Union, SC on August 25, 1925 to the late Mason Herring Sprouse and Walter Leon Sprouse. Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence Bailey, Sr., her...

Jan 5, 2019

Jan 4, 2019

Elizabeth (Betty) Hall Dunn passed away on January 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, and love of her life E. D. (Jack) Dunn, her parents Ailene Adams Hall and James Vernie Hall, her sister Mary Hall Crutchfield, her son Mark Hall Dunn, and her daughter-in-law Lori Taylor Dunn. She was born and grew up in Decatur,...

Jan 4, 2019

Michael (Mike) Steven Duffy, 65, passed away at Emory Crawford Long Hospital on January 4, 2019, with his sisters by his side. He was a 1971 graduate of Druid Hills High School, and attended Georgia Tech where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Mike had been a dialysis patient since July 2011, and was on the transplant...

Jan 3, 2019

Jeannette Snee Murphy, born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 7, 1927 passed away in Atlanta at age 91 on January 3, 2019. Jeanette was the only child of the late Daniel A. Snee, and Jennie Ellen Snee. Jeanette lived in Atlanta all her life, where she attended Sacred Heart High School and after graduation attended the University of Georgia. Thereafter,...

Jan 2, 2019

It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Dr. Robert F. Eaves, Jr. announces his passing on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019, at the age of 95. Dr. Eaves will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 77 years, Virginia, his children Suzanne and Bob, his grandchildren Priscilla, Mandy, and Bobby, and his seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased...

Jan 1, 2019

Robert Austin Dawkins passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Robert was born in Atlanta on July 4, 1931 to Edwin P. Dawkins and Bobbie Roberts Dawkins. Robert was a man of impeccable character, had a great sense of humor, was a loving husband and father and a gifted athlete. Robert loved living in Atlanta and...

Dec 31, 2018

Gloria Bennett Smith, aged 93, passed away on Monday evening, December 31, 2018 in her home in Decatur. She was born in Atlanta, on Aug. 25, 1925. She graduated from Girls’ High School and worked for Bell South. In 1948, she married Tommy Smith and they continued to live in Atlanta. In 1962, they built a home in DeKalb County...

Dec 31, 2018

Obituary for Walter Tourison Lamond Walter Tourison Lamond, 89, was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 2, 1929 to James Lamond and Hazel Lamond. While in hospice on Monday, December 31, 2018, Mr. Lamond passed away peacefully in his sleep after a battle with respiratory illnesses and cancer. Walter was a man who devoted himself to helping others, from serving...

Dec 30, 2018

Pauline Edwards (80) of Tucker died peacefully Sunday evening, December 30, 2018, surrounded by her family. Pauline had a true heart for people. For her family and friends this is a loss beyond words. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and friend. Pauline is predeceased by her parents, Willie Fred Barwick and Ruth Cribbs Barwick;...

Dec 29, 2018

June Auchmuty Townsend Motley, 81, of Decatur, passed away on December 29, 2018 from complications of dementia. She was born in LaGrange GA on August 26, 1937. June was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates and the chancel Choir. She was a teacher for 35 years in the city of Atlanta and was loved by...

Dec 28, 2018

Richard William White was born on April 25, 1982. On Friday, December 28, 2018, Richie died unexpectedly. He is survived by his father, John (Mary), mother, Melba Sexton, brothers, Matt (Melissa) and John (Melinda), sisters Mauryne and Olivia, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and Mrs. Mary Siegel, who loved him as if he was her own....

Dec 28, 2018

Susan Biddle, 77, passed away in hospice with family by her side in Atlanta, Georgia on December 28, 2018. She was the beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Steele and is survived by loving husband of 52 years, Jim Biddle, and her sons, Bill and Chris Biddle. We will miss her booming voice and bright smile very much....

Dec 25, 2018

Ms. Virginia "Jenny" Lee (Leslie) Allen passed December 25, 2018, at the tender age of 70. Jenny worked for the Spur Station on Scott Boulevard, here in Decatur, from 1975 until 2002. Jenny is survived by her daughter, Tanja Marie Brantley; her son, Toby Lee Allen (Maria); her grandchildren: Amber Marie Brantley-Dunn, Brandon Lee Brantley, Sebastian Dreco Allen, Jordy Gabriel...

Dec 23, 2018

Dec 22, 2018

Mrs. June Scoggins Smith,100, of Clarkston, GA passed away on Saturday , December 22, 2018. She was the youngest child of Matthew I. and Jennette Beck Scoggins. June was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm C. Smith. She was also preceded in death by her 8 brothers and sisters. June is survived by her nieces and nephew, Libby (Larry)...

Dec 20, 2018

Donald ( Donnie) Vincent Creeden passed away suddenly on December 20, 2018, at Grady Hospital. Donnie was born in the Bronx, New York, to Donald Creeden and Teresa McGloin on June 17,1968 . Donnie has lived in Georgia since the age of three and was a long-term employee of the VCS of Veteran’s Hospital. He is survived by his brother...

Dec 20, 2018

February 1,1938 – December 20, 2018 Walter Dunmore Needham II (Walt), beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 20. He was born on February 1, 1938 to his late parents, John Dunmore Needham and Florence Eileen Needham. Walter grew up with his 3 siblings in the Salvation Army living in Baltimore MD, Tampa, FL, Charlotte...

Dec 19, 2018

Willie L. Austin, Jr., age 89, of Loganville passed away on December 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Jessie Hay Austin and his son, Mark Allen Austin. He is survived by his grandchildren, Jeff, Amanda and Katie Austin; daughter-in law, Pam Austin all of Loganville, GA; sister, Myra A. Messer of Clarkston, GA;...