Dec 6, 2016

Mary Anne Johnson, 85, of McDonough, beloved wife and mother, passed away on December 6, 2016. Born December 5, 1931, in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Eckford Harber and Mary Lou Parks Harber and the fifth of six children. She was a graduate of GA State University and worked for Smith Publishing before marrying Harold...

Dec 4, 2016

Mrs. Tommie Lee Dowd Walker, 89, of Decatur passed away on Sunday December 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Oliver Walker; sisters, Polly Herndon and Ruby Mobley; brothers, Jake and Wilmer Dowd. Mrs. Walker is survived by her daughters, Florette (Tommy) Mayo, Peggy (Clay) Carroll and Ann (Tim) Maddox; sisters, Carolyn Mobley and JoAnn (Elemer)...

Dec 4, 2016

Marie Mize Orvold, age 100 years and 4 months, citizen of the world, passed Sunday, December 4, 2016. She dedicated her professional career to teaching special needs children throughout DeKalb County. Survivors include her four children: Ted Orvold, Christine Young, Donna Shelley and Connie Statham, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Col. Arthur T. Orvold,...

Dec 3, 2016

Virginia Ussery Thompson of Decatur, Ga, Beloved Mother, Sister and Friend, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2016. She was born in Lagrange, Ga on August 10, 1927 to parents Dennis and Gussie Longshore Ussery. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William A.Thompson, Jr., her brother, Lawrence Ussery and her brother-in-law,...

Dec 3, 2016

Daniel "Danny" Doogan Hay, age 80, passed away December 3, 2016, in Duluth, GA. Danny was born in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, in 1936 to the late Peter and Margaret Doogan Hay. After serving in the British Merchant Navy, he returned to Campbeltown and operated a fishing boat for several years.He emigrated to the US in 1967 and settled in Decatur....

Dec 3, 2016

Yvonne Shelton Mohajer Milani, 63, of Atlanta, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Saturday December 3, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Fred Milani; son, Azizi (Febe) Penny; daughter, Veda (R. David) Behfarshad; father, Louis T. Shelton; four sisters, Gloria Simmons, Diane Brown, Pauline Massenburg, Joyce Ewing; two brothers, Sonny Shelton, Larry Shelton; three grandsons, Samuel Behfarshad, Jaybe...

Dec 2, 2016

Mark Alan Hyde, age 55, of Atlanta, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016. Survivors include his wife; Evelyn Brooks, his son and daughter-in-law; Tony and Tosha Brooks, his grandchildren; Taylen and Trey Brooks, his sisters; Brenda Hulgan and Sheila O'Keefe, his brother; Marty Hyde, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held Monday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m....

Dec 2, 2016

Dec 1, 2016

Ronald Maurice Heckman, 67, entered into rest on Dec. 1, 2016.He is survived by his wife, Beth; siblings Carl Heckman (Cynthia) of Atlanta, Mark Heckman (Maria) of Atlanta, and Joanna Jackson (Roy), of Louisville, Ky. He is also survived by his daughters Jennifer Gibbons (Michael), Mt Pleasant, S.C. and Kimberley Shaw (Danny), Atlanta. He leaves behind three grandchildren, Allie and...

Dec 1, 2016

Evie Ann Driskell, age 91 of, Tucker, passed away on December 1, 2016. Evie worked in accounting before retiring to become a homemaker. She was a member of Briarlake Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hamilton N. Driskell and daughter Sheryl Riley. She is survived by her grandsons; Shane Riley of L.A. CA, Vann and Christi...

Nov 30, 2016

Elizabeth Teal Cunningham passed from this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Mary Elizabeth was born on August 13, 1920 in Talbotton, GA to William and Della Hall Teal. Her education came from Talbotton Baptist Church and Talbot County Schools, where she graduated with honors. She attended Southern Business University in Atlanta, and then joined Southern Bell in the General...

Nov 28, 2016

Nov 28, 2016

Our sweet Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away in her home of 50 years, Monday, November 28, 2016 from cancer. She is survived by three children: Cindi, Freddie and Rene'; one granddaughter, Nikki; two great granddaughters, Baylee and Ally Grace, and one brother, Ralph Herring. She will be best remembered by her never ending will to help others, her...

Nov 28, 2016

Our sweet Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away in her home of 50 years, Monday, November 28, 2016 from cancer. She is survived by three children: Cindi, Freddie and Rene'; one granddaughter, Nikki; two great granddaughters, Baylee and Ally Grace, and one brother, Ralph Herring. She will be best remembered by her never ending will to help others, her...

Nov 28, 2016

Alexander Vallee was born on September 16, 2016 to us his loving parents, Matthew and Valarie Vallee. He is survived by his sisters Caroline and Catherine. Alex was born 3 months premature, with the help of the doctors and nurses of Northside Hospital and Scottish Rite Children's Hospital, he was determined to live and grow into a healthy child. At...

Nov 27, 2016

Nov 27, 2016

Valerie White Harper – lawyer, artist, writer, singer, world traveler, member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, and native of McCormick, SC, died in her beloved home in Decatur, GA. Valerie was a graduate of Limestone College, Gaffney, SC, studied art at the University of SC, and later earned a law degree from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. The Law...

Nov 26, 2016

John Robert King was born July 10, 1921, in DeKalb County, Georgia, and departed this life November 26, 2016. Mr. King is preceded in death by his wife, Anita Ashley King, his parents, John Samuel and Mattie Carr King, four brothers and four sisters. He is survived by a sister, Geraldine (Arnold) Satterfield and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great...

Nov 26, 2016

John Robert King was born July 10, 1921, in DeKalb County, Georgia, and departed this life November 26, 2016. Mr. King is preceded in death by his wife, Anita Ashley King, his parents, John Samuel and Mattie Carr King, four brothers and four sisters. He is survived by a sister, Geraldine (Arnold) Satterfield and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great...

Nov 26, 2016

It is with sadness that her family announces the passing of Charlotte Elizabeth Smith Steiner on November 26, 2016. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan on August 1, 1940 to Charles Frederick Smith and Katherine Elizabeth Moore Smith, she spent her childhood in Hastings Michigan. In 1960 Charlotte married and moved to Atlanta, her home until her death. She was active...