Jul 2, 2017

Walter Ray Brown Husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, Bulldog fan, lover of the Braves, and world class gardener. Exceptional man with the driest wit and sweetest, slyest smile ever. He will be greatly missed and yet memories and stories will keep him with us forever. Ray was a member of Jackson Hill Baptist Church and then Briarlake Baptist Church for...

Jul 2, 2017

Catherine Chase Boring passed away on the morning of July 2, 2017 at her home in Decatur with her husband and three children close by. She was 67 years old. Cathy will always be remembered for her compassion, love of nature, intelligence, and her commitment to her friends, family, and community. Born to John Alden and Mary Eleanor Chase in...

Jul 2, 2017

Walter Lee Rowe, Jr., 60, of Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away on July 2, 2017 at Harbor Grace Hospice from medical complications. Walter was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 3, 1957. A native of Decatur, GA, Walter is a graduate of Georgia State University. His parents, Walter Lee Rowe, Sr. and Mamie Snead Rowe, preceded Walter in death. He...

Jul 2, 2017

Ruth Adelaide Jones Harris, former wife of Floyd O. Harris, Jr, transitioned from this world Sunday evening, July 2, 2017. Born in 1925 at her family home in Katesville, NC, Ruth was an entrepreneurial woman with a strong commitment to her family, her church, her garden club, and her circle of friends. Among her many varied and interesting occupations: she...

Jul 1, 2017

Lucy Julia Mele Harris went to join Stanley her husband, Susan her oldest daughter, Farrah her former canine roommate and others in her family on 7/1/2017, dying peacefully in her sleep at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 18 days. She leaves behind her daughter Linda, her son and daughter-in-law Robert and Kristen, her son-in-law John, her granddaughters...

Jul 1, 2017

Lucy Julia Mele Harris went to join Stanley her husband, Susan her oldest daughter, Farrah her former canine roommate and others in her family on 7/1/2017, dying peacefully in her sleep at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 18 days. She leaves behind her daughter Linda, her son and daughter-in-law Robert and Kristen, her son-in-law John, her granddaughters...

Jul 1, 2017

Julia Ann Andrews Obituary June 12, 1958 - July 1, 2017 Julia Ann Andrews, age 59, of Lithonia, Georgia died Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Emory Midtown Hospital. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Decatur First Christian Church with Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert officiating. Visitation will be an hour before the service...

Jun 29, 2017

Charles Michael Pitts, 70, of Avondale Estates lost his long, courageous battle with cancer on June 29, 2017. Michael was born in Evergreen, Alabama, April 24, 1947, son of Mary Lena Foreman Pitts and Charles Hiram Pitts. The family moved to Georgia in 1950. Michael served in the United States Air Force 1966-1970. He served in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He...

Jun 27, 2017

Alice Lee Wallace, 98, died peacefully on June 25, 2017. She was born October 26, 1918 in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of William Milner Wallace and Carlene Ambrose Wallace. She has lived in Vero Beach since 1987, relocating from Decatur, GA. Alice attended the University of Georgia Junior College in Atlanta and worked for forty-four years, mostly as a secretary....

Jun 23, 2017

Aurena Mae "Rena" Burgess, 94, of Decatur, passed away in Gainesville, GA, on Friday, June 23, 2017. Born November 9, 1922, in Ashburn, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Rowland and Aurena Evans Burgess. Rena was very proud to have worked for the Department of the U.S. Navy during WWII in Washington, D.C. before returning to Georgia...

Jun 23, 2017

Jun 22, 2017

Jane Jacob Thomas, 91, of Atlanta, beloved wife and mother, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017. Born February 14, 1926, in Greensboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Jacob. Jane grew up in Decatur, GA, and graduated from Decatur Girl’s High School and later from Agnes Scott College. Jane was the third of the four...

Jun 21, 2017

God called home one of His loyal and devout believers on Wednesday June 21, 2017. Dr. Larry Turner Ball passed away peacefully after battling Parkinson’s disease for 20 years. Dr. Ball was born on November 22, 1930 in Kaw Missouri. His family moved to Atlanta when Larry was a little boy. Larry graduated from Brown High School and Emory School...

Jun 18, 2017

Doris "Dottie" Bonnell, age 91, of Atlanta, passed peacefully with her family by her side, on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Born in Hinesville, GA she moved to Atlanta and married her late husband of 41 years, Charles Bonnell. She taught in Atlanta Public Schools well into her 80's. Survivors include her daughters and their husbands; Tina DeNoi & Scott Struble...

Jun 17, 2017

Thomas Edmund Adamson, age 90, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on June 17, 2017. Thomas died peacefully at home after a short stay in the hospital. Many family members and friends traveled miles to say their last goodbyes. Thomas was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 2, 1926, to Zita Adamson, formerly Mulhern, and Thomas Adamson. He spent his...

Jun 17, 2017

Charles T. (“Buddy”) Battle, age 101, passed away peacefully at Peachtree Christian Hospice on Saturday, June 17th, 2017. He lived at home with his wife, Ann McMickle Battle, for all but the last 10 days of his life. Born in Ellaville, Georgia, he was pre-deceased by his parents, 6 siblings, and his daughter, Debbie. He is survived by Ann, with...

Jun 15, 2017

On Thursday, June 15, 2017 Charon the boatman ferried the soul of Thomas Fisher Craft, Jr. across the river Styx. The son of the late Thomas Fisher Craft and Emily Bridges Craft, Fisher was born and raised in Macon, GA. He attended Winship Grammar School, Lanier High School for Boys, and studied piano and pipe organ at Wesleyan Conservatory. His...

Jun 13, 2017

Otis Lawrence (Larry) Kilday, Jr. 93, of Atlanta, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Born July 15, 1923, in Newbern, Alabama he was the son of the late Otis Lawrence, Sr. and Bess Rae Lloyd Kilday. Larry was a southern gentleman who worked many years for CSX Railroad. He served...

Jun 13, 2017

Edward John Patterson, 78, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday June 13, 2017 at his residence . A native of Nebraska, he proudly served with the United States Army and worked as an electrical engineer while raising a cherished family of four. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Jean Patterson; children, Eddie, Deanna, David, Jennifer and...

Jun 13, 2017

Tommy Roy Monroe, 76, of Avondale Estates, passed away on Tuesday June 13, 2017. He was employed for 35 years at TruckLine and retired after 14 years with the DOT. Tommy is survived by his wife, Coranell Monroe; children, Steven, Mike and Mae, Robbie and Cathy; grandchildren, Brandel, Aaron, Shea, Thomas, Alyx and Elizabeth; and great grandchildren, Della, Addilyn and...