Sep 14, 2018

Milton Conway Hayes passed away September 14th, 2018. Conway proudly served his country in the Army 8th Infantry during the Korean War and managed the communication lines for the Korean peace talks. He built the test sets allowing President John F. Kennedy in his office in the White House to open the hanger door at Lockheed in Marietta, unveiling the...

Sep 14, 2018

Doris M. (Larsen) Morrow, aged 94, passed away on September 14, 2018, from complications after a stroke. Doris was a devoted wife to Elmer B. “Whitey” Morrow for 65 years. They made their home in Decatur, Georgia. Doris is survived by her son, Thomas B. Morrow (Claudia), and her daughter, Mary Beth Pinckard (Billy). She was a loving grandmother to...

Sep 13, 2018

Bessie R. Moon age 90 of Decatur passed away September 13, 2018. Mrs. Moon was a daughter of the laate Mr. and Mrs. Lon and Nannie Waldrop and the widow of the late George H. Moon. She was a lifelong resident of Dekalb County and was a homemaker. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Mr. and...

Sep 13, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Johnnie Pearl Poulos on September 13th, 2018, at the age of 88 after a long and fulfilling life. Guided by love and selfless devotion to her family, Ms. Poulos leaves behind a legacy of the true meaning of motherhood. Ms. Poulos was born in Atlanta on January 14th, 1930....

Sep 12, 2018

Mrs. Mary Frances “Ms. Blue Bird” Garrison Sawyer died unexpectedly on September 12th 2018 in Atlanta, GA at the age of 83. Mary Frances Garrison Sawyer was born on April 19th 1935 in Morganton, NC to Vernon Theodore Garrison and Pauline Hoyle Garrison. She graduated from Lenoir Rhyne with a degree in Elementary Education. She married Horace Kimbrell Sawyer Jr....

Sep 12, 2018

Ellen Banks (Beavers) Shadrick, age 98, passed away September 12, 2018. A Georgia native, she resided at Park Springs Continuing Care Retirement Community in Stone Mountain, GA for the last 14 years of her life. She was a member of Clairmont Presbyterian Church but also attended Mountain Park United Methodist Church. Ellen was born in Newborn, GA November 18, 1919...

Sep 11, 2018

Norma Eloise (Summerour) Hardman, 88, of Tucker, Georgia, passed peacefully on September 11, 2018. The youngest of 7 sisters, Norma was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, and graduated from Decatur Girls High School. She then attended Georgia State University, and became a secretary. Norma met the love of her life, Frank, at Atlanta First Methodist Church, and then married...

Sep 11, 2018

James Harold O’Neal, 89, passed away Tuesday, September 11th at Sunrise at Five Forks Trickum. He was a native of Savannah, Ga. and transferred to Atlanta, Ga through his employment with his Southern Bell for 40 years. Born to Julian Williams O’Neal and Lucille Schunhoff O’Neal, he was a graduate of Savannah High School, Class of 1947. He then completed...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

Sep 5, 2018

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Aug 27, 2018

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...