Obituaries

Scott Alan Breazeale

Scott Alan Breazeale

Sep 7, 2018

Scott A. Breazeale age 63 of Lawrenceville passed away September 7, 2018. Scott was a loving and devoted husband, son, brother and friend who will be greatly missed. Scott worked for a distribution company as a customer service representative. He also volunteered for thirty years at Briarwood Nursing Home and Bentley Square Assisted Living leading worship and bible study to...

Pauline Rebecca Edwards Yancey

Pauline Rebecca Edwards Yancey

Sep 6, 2018

Pauline “Polly” Yancey, of Christian City in Union City, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Polly was married to her one true love, Howell Polk Yancey. They were devoted to each other until his passing in November, 1988, and the family rejoices as she joins him again. She is also preceded in death by her eldest daughter,...

Elizabeth Atkinson Schuler

Elizabeth Atkinson Schuler

Sep 5, 2018

Elizabeth Atkinson Schuler, 82, of Saluda, South Carolina, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018, in Loganville, Georgia. Born August 19, 1936, in Newtonville, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Phillip E. Atkinson, Sr. and Dorothy Lipps Atkinson. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Debra Rhiver and her husband, William Waggener,...

Koan-Da Chang

Koan-Da Chang

Sep 5, 2018

“When we can’t see how God’s will is being worked out, we can still trust that His plan is good.” (Katy McCown Firsts.org) Koan-Da Chang Mr. Koan-Da Chang was born to Mr. & Mrs. Tsou Chuan Chang on October 1, 1934 in Zhejiang China. At the tender age of 9, he and his family moved to Taiwan. Koan-Da met his...

Joanna  Elizabeth Steed

Joanna Elizabeth Steed

Sep 5, 2018

Joanna Elizabeth Steed died September 5, 2018 in Atlanta, GA at the age of 42. She is survived by her wife and partner of 15 years, Jennifer Morton of Atlanta, GA; grandmother Betty Jo Steed of LaGrange, GA; parents Claire and Louis Steed of Greenville, SC; and brother Robert Britt Steed of Raleigh, NC. She is preceded in death by...

Ralph Creel Cox

Ralph Creel Cox

Sep 4, 2018

Ralph Creel Cox, 95, of Chamblee, Georgia passed away September 4, 2018. Ralph was born October 3, 1922 in Jonesboro, Georgia. After graduating from Tech High in Atlanta, Ralph spent his career with the City of Atlanta filling several beneficial roles in public service. Ralph enjoyed hobbies and interests that enhanced his life and the lives of his family and...

Barbara Kotal Alexander

Barbara Kotal Alexander

Sep 4, 2018

Barbara Kotal Alexander, age 85, died peacefully at her home on September 4th, 2018. Born in Lithonia, Georgia on December 2, 1932 to the late Joseph and Lonie Kotal, she was a lifelong resident of Dekalb County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Lowell Alexander as well as eight siblings. Barbara was a member of...

Mary Lou Wages Akin

Mary Lou Wages Akin

Sep 4, 2018

Mary Lou Wages Akin of Atlanta, born on December 29th in DeKalb County, passed away on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 at the age of 89. She graduated from Tucker High School and attended Marsh Business College. Mary Lou married Donald Goss Akin, Sr. in 1948. They were devoted to one another until his passing in 2015. Mary Lou enjoyed gardening,...

Maria Elizabeth Smith

Maria Elizabeth Smith

Aug 27, 2018

Maria Elizabeth [Van Houten] Smith passed away on August 27, 2018, and is now at peace, after a long struggle with several chronic health issues. She faced death in the same manner she dealt with her illness, tragic loss, and with other difficulties placed in her path-- with a quiet dignity and grace, and with unwavering courage and resolve. Maria...

Marianne Conklin Mcclung Adams

Marianne Conklin Mcclung Adams

Aug 27, 2018

Marianne Conklin McClung Adams, 77, of Stockbridge, passed away peacefully Monday, August 27, 2018. Nurturer - Mother to all - she was born July 27, 1941, in Atlanta,to the late Kenneth Austin McClung, Sr. and Marianne Conklin McClung. Marianne is survived by her children: Patty Adams, Gary Adams, John Tabor, Chris Tabor, Allison Tabor Batchelder, Dwayne Adams, Jeff Tabor, and...

Stephen Jude Ortlip

Stephen Jude Ortlip

Aug 26, 2018

Stephen Jude Ortlip Organist, Choir Director, Composer 8/13/1920-8/26/2018 Stephen Jude Ortlip, talented organist, conductor, and composer, was welcomed by a heavenly host of singing angels on 8/26/2018 after leaving his earthly home of 98 years from natural causes in the presence of Doris, his wife of 72 years, and family. Steve was truly a servant of the living God who...

Zoelle Leaire Blade

Zoelle Leaire Blade

Aug 25, 2018

Zoelle Leaire Blade age 4, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Zoelle was born on December 26, 2013, in Atlanta, GA to parents Derrick Jermaine Blade and Tricia-Gaye Blade. She was the most resilient child. She will forever be the most inspirational child we...

Pilar M. Corral

Pilar M. Corral

Aug 23, 2018

Pilar Corral, 68, of Clarkston, GA passed away at his residence on Thursday August 23, 2018. Pilar was a born in Carreras Durango, Mexico and moved to Los Angeles in his teens. He was preceded in death by his parents Guadalupe Corral and Magdelena Montenegro. His work, led him to Washington, DC. He was involved in the expansion of the...

Mary Ann Morgareidge

Mary Ann Morgareidge

Aug 22, 2018

Dr. Mary Ann Morgareidge, native of Decatur, Georgia, died August 22, 2018, after a long illness. The daughter of Eleanor Hogg Morgareidge and Charles Fredrick Morgareidge, she was born May 17, 1935. She attended Decatur’s Girls High. Except for her four years at the University of Georgia, where she earned a B.S. degree in Elementary Education and served as President...

Dixie Grace Jordan

Dixie Grace Jordan

Aug 19, 2018

Dixie Grace Jordan was born on March 30, 1934 in Palmer Lake Colorado to Stanley and Ruby Howey. Her family moved to Colorado Springs when she was young, so she graduated from Colorado Springs High School. Not long after graduation Dixie met a young service man, Orin Jordan, at the skating rink, and they were married February 1, 1953. They...

Austin Mcneil Ford

Austin Mcneil Ford

Aug 18, 2018

Renowned civil rights leader, the Reverend Austin M. Ford died Saturday, August 18, 2018. Austin Ford’s fight for social justice began while he was a divinity student at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, when in 1952 the school’s trustees barred admission to black students. Although Ford stayed to graduate, he protested the decision. In his own words,...

Alma Ellen Page

Alma Ellen Page

Aug 17, 2018

Alma Ellen Page, 82, of Decatur, GA passed away on Friday August 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Grover Page and she is survived by her sons, Henry Page and his wife, Tammy; and her son, Louie Page; also surviving is her grandson, Corey Page. Her graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on...

Eugene Talmadge Moseley

Eugene Talmadge Moseley

Aug 17, 2018

Eugene Talmadge Moseley, 83, of Oxford, passed away on August 17, 2018 in Social Circle, GA. He was born on September 10, 1934 to Aurther and Minnie (Daniel) Moseley at New Deal, GA. Eugene worked as a Construction Worker and was self employed. He was a member of The Baptist Tabernacle in Oxford, GA. Eugene is survived by his loving...