Nov 16, 2018

Susan Nicole (Nicki) Stephens passed away November 16, 2018. Nicki is survived by her son Garrett Russell Stephens of Winder, GA, her loving mother Dee Wardlaw of Lawrenceville, GA, her stepfather Tim Wardlaw of Lawrenceville, GA, her father John Forshee of Alpharetta, GA, her aunt Bonnie Johns of Monroe, GA and her partner Tony Smith of Duluth, GA. Nicki was...

Nov 15, 2018

Algie Lee Sheppard known to friends and family as Al died November 15, 2018 at age 71 in Atlanta, Ga. Al was born November 21, 1946 in Atlanta, GA. He was raised in College Park, GA and attended College Park High School. While in his mid 60’s, Al earned an Associate Degree in Business from Shorter University. Al was the...

Nov 14, 2018

The world has lost a wonderful, compassionate, loving and caring person, loved by all who knew her. Elizabeth Elder McDonough (Lisa) died from complications of pneumonia at age 80 on November 14, 2018. She was born Elizabeth Elder on May 30, 1938 in Griffin, Georgia. Her parents were Edwin Russell Elder and Elizabeth Hemphill Elder. A lifelong, devout Christian, she...

Nov 13, 2018

Shirley Jean Rusk, age 58, passed in Decatur, Georgia, on November 13, 2018. Shirley was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 8, 1960 to her proud parents, Edward L. George, Sr. and Norma Jean Burnette George. Shirley grew up in the Atlanta area and eventually settled down in Stone Mountain, Georgia. She met the love of her life, Mark. Together...

Nov 12, 2018

Nick John Loumakis, aged 73, passed Monday, November 12, 2018 in Fairburn, GA. A visitation and prayer service for Nick will be held at A. S. Turner & Sons on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 5 pm until 7 pm. Funeral services will be held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 11 am. Interment will follow at...

Nov 12, 2018

Mary Jane Taylor, 93, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away Monday, November 12, 2018. Born November 28, 1924, in Pittsburg, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Grant Louis and Ruth Kemp Pistorius. Mary Jane graduated with a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Bacteriology from the University of Kansas where she met the love...

Nov 11, 2018

Julia Alice Nelms was born in an Atlanta neighborhood called Kirkwood on 06-Dec-1928 (according to her Birth Certificate.. all official records say 1929). Her parents were Minnie Lucille Perkins Nelms (b.1908, Ashe County North Carolina - d.1969, Decatur Ga) and William J. "Buck" Nelms (b.1906, Atlanta Ga - d.1993, La Vergne, Tennessee). Lucille was known by all of Julia's sons...

Nov 11, 2018

Kathleen Crosby Kelley (Kay), born May 10, 1924, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2018 with her three sons by her side. Kay lived in Decatur, GA and was a lifetime member of Decatur First Methodist Church. She graduated from Moultrie High School and Grady Hospital School of Nursing. After nursing, Kay devoted her time to raising a family. She...

Nov 11, 2018

Ron Merrill Greene, aged 47, of Atlanta returned to his heavenly home on November 11, 2018. Ron was born in Atlanta to his loving parents, the late Loren Van Greene Jr., of Metter, Ga. and Patsy Walker Dillon of Atlanta on December 15, 1970. He graduated from Shamrock High School, Decatur, Ga. in 1989. Growing up Ron enjoyed playing all...

Nov 9, 2018

William J. Rudolph, 75, a longtime Atlanta Public Schools educator, administrator & principal, died on Nov. 9, 2018. Bill is survived by his wife, Jaye Rudolph, daughter, Kim Bowers, step-daughters Monica & Jasmine Guy & grandchildren: Corinne, Andrew, Kai, Alana, Styles, Imani, and Christian. Services Nov. 17, 10:00 AM at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Atlanta.

Nov 9, 2018

Faye Brewer Quade, age 88, of Atlanta, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Gregory, and husband, Edward C. Quade. Survivors include daughter, Carole (Jim) Enright of Lawrenceville, GA, son-in-law, Peter Gregory of Chattanooga, TN. She also leaves behind three grown grandchildren; Emily, Charlie (Arya), and Sarah, one great granddaughter; Aliya, sister; Idell...

Nov 7, 2018

Martha Lois Robertson, age 93, died in the comfort of her own home on November 7, 2018. Martha, born at Crawford Long Hospital in 1925 as Martha Lois Gardner. She was a lifelong resident of Atlanta. She attended Girls High School and graduated with the class of 1943. She married the love of her life, Douglas Robertson, in 1949 and...

Nov 7, 2018

Raymond L. Roper age 91 of Decatur, passed away November 7, 2018. Mr. Roper was retired from General Motors after many years of service. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy serving our country in World War II. He was a Past Master from Master’s Lodge #295 F&AM and an active Shriner. He drove the Shriner’s bus,...

Nov 6, 2018

Douglas Eugene Landrum of Atlanta died November 6, 2018. Douglas was preceded in death by Linda Sue Landrum. He is survived by daughter, Melinda Landrum; two sons, Ed Landrum of Snellville, GA, and Michael Landrum; three granddaughters, Allison Landrum, Ashley N. Landrum, and Lillian S. Landrum; grandson, William Douglas Landrum; former wife, Carol Landrum; eight stepchildren, Bill and Sandra Chancellor,...

Nov 6, 2018

Nov 5, 2018

Thomas "Tom" Jerome Westbrook, aged 71, passed peacefully at home on November 5, 2018. Tom was born at Emory University Hospital in Decatur, GA, on April 12, 1947, to his parents Samuel and Lillie Jo Westbrook. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1965. Tom was accepted into the University of Georgia and joined the Kappa Sigma fraternity, graduating with...

Nov 4, 2018

Virginia Vickery Jory, PhD. 84, passed away on November 4, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Philip Douglas Jory Sr., in 1998. She is survived by her daughter Victoria Jory LeCroy (husband John), son Philip Douglas Jory, Jr. (wife Ginger), grandchildren Michelle Novotni (husband Duane), Andrew LeCroy, Katherine Jory, Sarah Jory, and great-grandson Austin Novotni. She was born in...

Nov 3, 2018

Rev. Thomas A. Mills, "Tommy", age 97 of Atlanta passed away on Saturday November 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Sue and George Mills, Step-father, C. D. Anderson, his brother, Jimmy and his great granddaughter, Madelyn Moore. Tommy was born on May 9, 1921 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a training pilot for the...

Nov 3, 2018

Ruth J. Head, 92, died peacefully at Emory Hospital on Sat., Nov. 3rd. She is survived by a niece and 4 nephews, 4 great nieces/nephews, and 2 great-greats. Ruth was a smart and fiercely independent woman who earned a Bachelors degree from GA State University in 1962 and worked at GA Power Co. including management positions for over 30 yrs....

Nov 3, 2018

Martha Ann Brittain passed away November 3, 2018 in Decatur, Georgia. She was born June 10, 1926 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Brittain. She is survived by her children, Tammy Brittain Herrington (Art) and Joseph Mark Brittain (Connie), seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Martha Ann Brittain devoted her entire life to doing...