Obituaries
Carolyn Clark
Jun 13, 2024
Beloved mother, grandmother and spouse, Carolyn Wood Clark passed away on June 13, 2024, at the age of 86.
Mrs. Clark was born September 13, 1937, in Atlanta and graduated from Georgia State University, where she met her husband, Robert and together, they raised three children, instilling a love for learning, respect for humanity and love for friends and...
Ellen Winn
Jun 12, 2024
Ellen Virginia Buchanan Winn passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024 in Dacula, Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Born in Atlanta's Oak Grove Community on November 9, 1942 to Clarence Otis Buchanan and Mary Modena Wilkins Buchanan, she attended W. D. Thomson Elementary School and Druid Hills High School, graduating in 1960.
Ellen met Walter Roy Winn of Decatur, Ga. in 1959,...
Roger Schuppert
Jun 10, 2024
Mr. Roger Allen Schuppert, a dedicated scholar and esteemed member of the Georgia State University community, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024, in Decatur, Georgia. Born in Milwaukee in 1947 to Arnold William Schuppert and Harriet Spencer, Mr. Schuppert's life was characterized by a pursuit of knowledge and service.
Throughout his academic journey, Mr. Schuppert achieved significant milestones,...
Eftehia "Effie" Kosmetatos
Jun 9, 2024
Effie was born June 22,1921 in Cephalonia, Greece, the third of five children born to Spyro and Spiridoula Delaportas. At age 11 she was sent to live with a childless aunt and uncle. Her uncle was a priest and while assisting him in his duties, she developed a lasting love of church chanting. During her years in Greece, she lived...
Kenneth Pennington
Jun 8, 2024
In loving memory and celebration of the life of Kenneth Michael "Mike" Pennington, born on August 19, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, who passed away after a long illness on June 8, 2024, in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Michael was a beloved husband to Annette Pennington and a devoted father to his son, Brett Pennington. An avid lover of the outdoors,...
John Lewis
Jun 7, 2024
Obituary for John Edward Lewis, Sr.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of John Edward Lewis, Sr., who transitioned to glory on June 7, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in Newport News, VA, to Elsie Lewis and Clarence Lewis, John was the first of the three Lewis sons, Clarence (deceased) and Steven. Even...
Sacra Vaughan
Jun 7, 2024
Sacra Nan Faull Vaughan, 88, died on June 7, 2024. Sacra was born on January 13, 1936, to Cecil Sacra Faull and Eloise Ferguson Faull, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After graduating from Alva High School in 1954, Sacra attended Oklahoma City University, where she met the love of her life and husband of 64 years, Harvie Rex Vaughan. Sacra and...
Donald Adcock
Jun 2, 2024
Donald Lee Adcock
May 24, 1995 to June 2, 2024
Donald Adcock age 29 of Atlanta, died unexpectedly on the morning of June 2, 2024. Don was known as "Donnie" by his close friends. Donnie was born in Atlanta at Crawford Long Hospital. He lived his entire life in the Virginia-Highlands and Midtown areas of Atlanta. He loved...
Homan Phenix
Jun 1, 2024
Homan Rees Phenix, age 90, of Decatur, GA, transitioned to his eternal life on June 1, 2024. Rees was everything one could ask for in a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born in Anson, TX, in 1933. In 1938, Rees and his family moved to Miami, FL, where he spent his childhood and youth.
Rees attended...
Mary Naib
May 26, 2024
*Obituary for Mary Neal Naib**
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Neal Naib, a cherished member of our community, who left us peacefully on May 26, 2024, just two days shy of her 77th birthday. Born on May 28, 1947, Mary was a beacon of dedication, kindness, and wisdom throughout her life. Mary's...
Denise Love
May 26, 2024
In Loving Memory of Denise Lorraine Love (April 16, 1961 - May 26, 2024)Denise Lorraine Love, a cherished resident of Tucker, Georgia, passed away on May 26, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on April 16, 1961, Denise was the beloved daughter of Marion and Dolores Neeley.A devoted mother to Ashley, who she shared with her loving...
Catherine Alexander
May 26, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Catherine Pamfilis Alexander on May 26, 2024, after a long and blessed life.
She was born in New York on January 23, 1925, to Steven and Andromache Pamfilis. At the age of 2 her father moved the family to the island of Ikaria, Greece. She grew up there and...
Daniel Lindsay
May 24, 2024
Dan Lindsay, 72, of Park Springs Retirement Community in Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024 following a battle with Alzheimer's and a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Dan is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years Gwenn; brother Bill Lindsay (Joyce) of Defiance, Ohio; sister Tina Laybourne (Rusty) of Akron, Ohio; mother-in-law Norma...
Betty Turcios
May 24, 2024
Betty Turcios, 84, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2024 in Decatur, GA. She was born on February 25, 1941, in Olanchito, Honduras, the cherished daughter of Norberta Puerto and Rafael Galeano. She is survived by her beloved twin daughters Rosa Turcios and Reina Turcios-Ruiz; their daughters Nora Alicia Leonhard and Ana Julia Ruiz, respectively; and Reina's husband Rodolfo Ruiz.
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Barbara Chastain
May 19, 2024
Barbara Ann Blakely Chastain, age 83, passed away on May 19, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. She was born on November 16, 1940, to Thomas Pinckney Blakely Jr. & Dorothea Inez Williams Blakely in Atlanta, GA.
She is survived by her husband William Franklin Chastain, son and daughters-in-laws: Thomas Troy Chastain/Mary Margaret Gorey Chastain, Benjamin Blakely Chastain/Meredith Fisher Chastain, and...
William Purcell
May 16, 2024
William Leon (Bill) Purcell of Decatur passed away on May 16,2024. He was born to Jack and Elizabeth Long Purcell in 1929. Bill grew up in the Kirkwood area of Atlanta where he attended Tech High and graduated from Murphy High School as President of the Student Government. He was an avid tennis player. Graduating from Georgia Tech in Civil...
George Quillian
May 15, 2024
George Wilkins Quillian, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2024 with his family at his side. He was born in Emory University, GA on February 8, 1931 to Henry M. Quillian, Sr. and Phyllis Wilkins Quillian. He attended Druid Hills Elementary, Druid Hills High School, Emory at Oxford, and Emory University where he earned a BBA...
Patricia Louise Mueller
May 15, 2024
Patricia L. "Patt" O'Donnell Mueller of Atlanta, GA, died peacefully on May 15, 2024, following an extended illness. She was 88.Patt's story began on August 16, 1935, in Buffalo, NY, as the first child born to George W. O'Donnell and Miriam E. Weymouth O'Donnell. From that moment, there were people, places, and perspectives she treasured throughout her life... Growing up in...
James Tucker Jr.
May 14, 2024
James "Jim" Memory Tucker, Jr. passed away at the age of 101 on May 14, 2024 at Park Springs Retirement Village in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The son of James and Donna Tucker; he was born on February 14, 1923 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Richmond Tucker, in 2010 and his sisters, Elzora Rowe...
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