Oct 15, 2018

Patricia Louise Pearson Whitner was born in Decatur, Georgia 1953. Her heart was in North Carolina where she grew up until she was 13. Growing up she had an intense love for books. She was accepted to Agnes Scott College where she studied English. She was beloved by her family as well as her husband and two daughters. She will...

Oct 15, 2018

Patricia Beryl Ireland (Patti), age 77, died Monday, October 15, 2018 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Len and Myrtle Ireland and an infant brother. Patti began her teaching career at Homer L. Ferguson High School in Newport News, Virginia, in 1962. She retired from the faculty of Towers High School, Dekalb County, Decatur,...

Oct 14, 2018

LOIS MAE ANDERSON QUIST died on October 14, 2018 at the age of 89 in Atlanta, Georgia after a brief illness and a long and beautiful life. Lois was born on June 15, 1929 in St. Peter, Minnesota, the sixth and last child of Swedish immigrants, Otto H. Anderson and Emma Christine Aronson Anderson. Lois attended St. Peter High School...

Oct 13, 2018

Mozelle Boggs, 89, passed peacefully to be with her Lord on October 13, 2018. She was born July 17, 1929 in Murphy, NC. Her family moved to Marietta, GA where she grew up, 6th of 9 siblings. She went to business school and worked as a bookkeeper and office manager for several companies. Mo loved gardening and kept beautiful plants...

Oct 12, 2018

Ferdinand Gorousingh affectionately called “Ferdie” was born on March 28, 1952 to Mr. & Mrs. Clifford and Caroline Gorousingh. Ferdinand was one of twelve children; he and his siblings have maintained close relationships throughout the years. As a child, he attended The Alley School in Longwood, Clarendon in Jamaica. When Ferdinand became a teenager, he made a decision that would...

Oct 11, 2018

“Teeter” Umstead, age 88 of Decatur, Georgia, member of Georgia Tech’s Athletic Hall of Fame died peacefully Thursday, October 11th, 2018. He was born December 5th, 1929 in Madisonville, Kentucky. Mr. Umstead graduated from Georgia Tech in 1952 where he was captain of the Georgia Tech basketball team and received many college honors. A veteran of the Korean War, he...

Oct 11, 2018

Sunrise Sunset March 8, 1947 October 11, 2018 Cynthia Grace Johnson was born March 8, 1947 in Bennettsfield District in St. Ann, Jamaica West Indies to Ernest and Ivy Johnson. She was the younger sister to Vivienne (Madge) Lowe. Cynthia was a loving mother to her two daughters Sonja and Shani. She has one nephew Warren Lowe, and five grandchildren:...

Oct 9, 2018

Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” Louise Dodgen Robinson died surrounded by her family and friends in Decatur, Georgia on October 9th 2018 at the age of 76. Kathy is survived by her children, William Preston Aultman of Maine, Theresa Aultman Biggs of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, Christine Belle Aultman Pergola of Grayson, Georgia, John Alva Aultman, Jr. of Walnut Grove, Georgia, William Virgil...

Oct 5, 2018

Thomas E. “Tom” Merriss, Decatur, GA lost his fight with pancreatic cancer on Friday, October 5, 2018 a few months shy of his 80th birthday. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Helen. He is survived by his daughters Peggy Merriss, Decatur GA; Ann Merriss Pavlik (Dana Bayes), Lilburn, GA; Stefanie Merriss Porter (Frank Maddalena), Modesto, CA;...

Oct 5, 2018

Edward James Wickson died Friday at home with his wife and children at the age of 98. Edward is survived by his wife, Ann Marie, Daughters Mary Ann and Barbara, Sons, Thomas and John and 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son Edward Jr. Edward was born in 1920 in the Bronx, New...

Oct 4, 2018

Patrick Thomas McNally of Decatur, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2017 at age 87. Born in Staten Island, NY and raised in Hawthorne, NJ, Patrick graduated from Hawthorne High School in 1949. He attended Rutgers University and then enlisted into the Air Force. He served a tour of duty in the Korean Conflict and reached the rank...

Oct 2, 2018

WALSH, James “Jim” His dry wit. His calm demeanor. His mastery of the grill (that amazing leg of lamb!). His perfect Bloody Mary. The world has less to smile about with the passing of James (Jim) F. Walsh on October 2, 2018, from Parkinson’s Disease. He was 73. Born in Sydney, Australia, Jim grew up in the Gary, Indiana area....

Oct 2, 2018

Sue Blouin, 75, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved wife of Jon; mother of Beth Rutkowski and her husband, Bob, Beverly Blouin and Rebecca Blouin; grandmother of Matthew and Luca Davidorf, and Sarabeth and Susannah Rutkowski. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at North...

Oct 1, 2018

Winifred Denise Shaw passed away peacefully on October 1, 2018. Denise was born August 5, 1965, graduated from Marietta High School, and was a devoted employee of Georgia State University for 31 years. Hobbies included walking, time in the library, computer games, and attending religious services of all faiths throughout Atlanta. Denise will be remembered for her wisdom, courage, love...

Sep 30, 2018

Andrew Wayne Almond passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the age of 69. Born June 25, 1949 in Atlanta, Andrew was the son of the late Hooper Veal Almond and Weir Barrett Almond. He is predeceased by his wife, Kathleen O’Brien Almond, who passed away on September 27, 1999. A dedicated and loving father to Carolyn Barrett Almond...

Sep 30, 2018

Aline Simpson, a long-time preschool teacher in Stone Mountain and Decatur, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, at Hospice Atlanta Center. She was 60. She had been diagnosed with ALS in October 2017. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, 2773 North Decatur Road, Decatur. The family will...

Sep 30, 2018

Sep 29, 2018

Miles Jon Jenness, age 5, died September 29, 2018. He succumbed to injuries sustained when our car was violently struck by another car two days before, a block from his house, on the way home from an afterschool program with his dad. His too-short life was full of love, fun, and popsicles. Miles was, according to those who knew him,...

Sep 27, 2018

Shirley Jean Buffington (Gaines) of Tucker, Ga went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 27, 2018. Jean was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a graduate of Decatur High School. Jean dedicated 25 years of service to the Emory Hospital Echo-Cardiology Lab as a secretary. Jean was a Godly woman and a member...

Sep 26, 2018

Phyllis Joyce Petersen, 79, of Scottdale, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Renae, Deanne and Wendy, along with her six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. We will miss her with all our hearts. Phyllis touched many people with her sweet caring way. She was kind and good hearted to both family and...