Obituaries

James Robert Wallace

James Robert Wallace

May 11, 2016

James Robert Wallace of Tucker, Georgia died peacefully at home in the arms of his family on May 11 at the age of 77. He was born to James Carl Wallace and Ona Price Wallace on November 9, 1938 in Magnolia, Arkansas and married Helen (Adams) Wallace in Atlanta on June 21, 1975. Jim received both his undergraduate and Master's...

Jean T. Armour

Jean T. Armour

May 11, 2016

Jean T. Armour, 85, of Suwanee, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Mrs. Armour was a member of Sugar Hill United Methodist Church. She also considered Avondale First Baptist Church her "Forever Church". Jean served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was also involved in the bus ministry and sang in the choir. In addition to work...

Ruth Whelchel

Ruth Whelchel

May 11, 2016

Ruth Louise Sewell Whelchel, 94, passed away at her home in Decatur, GA on May 11, 2016. She was born on August 26, 1921 in Lone Oak, GA to Atticus Pierce and Mattie Baugh Sewell. Ruth was preceded in death by her five siblings, Oswell Sewell, Martha Sewell, Kathleen Sewell, A. Pierce Sewell, Jr., and Josephine Wells. Survivors include her...

Robin L. Whitehead

Robin L. Whitehead

May 10, 2016

ROBIN LYNN WHITEHEADFEBRUARY 25, 1958 – May 10, 2016Robin Lynn Whitehead passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday May 10th, 2016 at the age of 58. Robin was born in Albertville, Alabama on February 25, 1958 to Robert and Ruth Gray Whitehead. He was close to his family, including his parents, his siblings, and his adored grandparents, Elzie and Grace...

Lydia Adell O'Nan

Lydia Adell O'Nan

May 10, 2016

Lydia Adell Powell O'Nan, 96, of Decatur, Georgia passed away on May 10, 2016.Lydia was born in Corydon, Kentucky to Samuel Ray and Ruby Faulkner Powell on December 04, 1919 and grew up on the family farm as one of 11 sisters and brothers. She graduated from Corydon high school in 1937 as Valedictorian and then received a diploma from...

Rose Louise Brannon

Rose Louise Brannon

May 9, 2016

Rose Louise Bignardi Brannon, 90, of Atlanta, peacefully passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. Born in Hendersonville, NC, April 15, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Donato 'Dan' and Louise Kitchens Bignardi. Rose retired from the Red Cross after 38 years.She is survived by her sister, Marie Watkins; brothers, Russell and Dan Bignardi; and many nieces and nephews....

Pat Terrell Fleming

Pat Terrell Fleming

May 8, 2016

Patricia Terrell Fleming, 86, of Tucker, beloved wife and mother, peacefully passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016. Born March 14, 1930, in Wallingford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Bennett Mix Terrell, Sr. and Marjorie Backes Terrell. Pat graduated from Connecticut College, New London, CT, in 1952 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She was an...

Frances  Patricia Chopo

Frances Patricia Chopo

May 8, 2016

Mrs. Frances Patricia Chopo went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2016. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving son Michael Chopo and beloved family friend Etta Blackie. Mrs. Chopo was an active member of Saint Thomas More Catholic Church of Decatur Georgia where she participated in the Adoration services program. Patricia was known for her worldly travels...

Doris Louise Thomas Waller

Doris Louise Thomas Waller

May 5, 2016

With sadness in our hearts but rejoicing that she came our way, we announce the passing of Doris Waller to her Heavenly Home and into the arms of her Lord and Saviour early on Thursday morning, May 5, 2016. Doris was born at home in Gilchrist County, Florida, on December 27, 1909, the second of nine children of the late...

John L. Strickland

John L. Strickland

May 4, 2016

Mr. John Lesley Strickland, 58, of Tucker, died May 4, 2016. A native of Atlanta, John was the son of the late Frank Lesley and Mary Frances Giddens Strickland. He attended South West DeKalb High School and went on to attend what is now GA State / Perimeter College. He worked in management for jewelry retailers most of his career...

Betty Hale Archer

Betty Hale Archer

May 3, 2016

Betty Hale Archer, 88, of Stone Mountain, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 3, 2016 surrounded by family.Born December 14, 1927 in Jackson County, GA, Betty loved her family dearly. Mrs. Archer was a member of The First Baptist Church of Tucker for 57 years. Betty was the daughter of the late George Glenn Hale and Ruby Woodall Hale. In addition...

Kathleen "Kitty" Mccullen Fuller Lotz

Kathleen "Kitty" Mccullen Fuller Lotz

May 2, 2016

Kitty Lotz, 90, of Stone Mountain, beloved wife and mother, passed away on May 2, 2016. Born September 16, 1925, in Sampson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Stephen James McCullen and Mary Jackson McCullen Paschall. Kitty retired from Southern Bell after 28 years of service. She enjoyed gardening, painting, and spending time with her family.She is...

Clyde Eugene Walton, Sr.

Clyde Eugene Walton, Sr.

May 2, 2016

Clyde Walton Sr., 72, passed away in his sleep after suffering cardiac arrest at home on Monday, May 02, 2016 surrounded by family.Clyde Walton Sr. is survived by his wife May Robin Walton, son Andre Walton, daughter Andrea Malvoux, daughter Cheryl Moye, son Clyde Walton Jr., daughter Connie Stanford, daughter Cynthia Walton-Maycock, daughter Daneice Stanford, son Donald Stanford, son Eugene...

Melvin B. Mccart

Melvin B. Mccart

May 1, 2016

Melvin B McCart, 75 of Atlanta, GA passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents Clarence & Dorothy Humphries. He was an Army Veteran and owner of McCart Tire Service. He is survived by his daughter, Leesa Gillen, granddaughter, Lexi Hesenius, sisters, Elaine Ferguson & Sandra Womack, as well as several nieces and...

John Reese Dejarnette

John Reese Dejarnette

May 1, 2016

John R. deJarnette, 87, of Decatur passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016. A life-long Methodist, Mr. deJarnette was a member of Decatur First Methodist Church. He served with the U.S. Army Reserves and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Known as a hard-worker and early-riser, Mr. deJarnette was employed by Cotton States Insurance Co, BP Oil Company, and later AT&T Yellow...

Helen Elizabeth Bruce

Helen Elizabeth Bruce

Apr 29, 2016

Helen S. Bruce, age 90, died April 29, 2016, from complications of Alzheimers Disease at Cobblestone at Park Springs Nursing Home in Stone Mountain, GA. For 57 years, she was the loving wife of Thomas L. Bruce, who preceded her in death, and the devoted mother of two daughters. Born in Bunkie, LA, she graduated from Bunkie High School and...

Anibal Adan

Anibal Adan

Apr 27, 2016

Anibal Adan, MD, 91, passed away on April 26, 2016. Anibal, also known as Andy to his friends,was born October 2, 1924 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, the son of Ignacio Adan Sueiras and AngelaMarquez Paez. After graduating from Escuela Normal de Pinar del Rio (Normal School ForTeachers) in June 1943, Anibal taught school for one year in Cuba. He...

Geraldine Dobbins Freeman

Geraldine Dobbins Freeman

Apr 27, 2016

Geraldine Dobbins Freeman, 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. She was born February 19, 1930 in Chapmanville, Logan County, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Porter F., Sr. and Osa Minney Dobbins. Also preceding her in death was her husband of nearly 62 years, Kenneth Marshall Freeman, Sr., he...

James Earl Dollins

James Earl Dollins

Apr 26, 2016

James Earl Dollins, 90, of Atlanta died Tuesday, April 26th. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mildred and son Mike. He is survived by his daughter Gayle, 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren as well as special friends and care-givers, Victor and Ione Rowland. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday May 6th in the chapel...

Labibie Azar

Labibie Azar

Apr 24, 2016

On April 24, 2016, one day after her 102 birthday, Labibie Domain Azar passed on to the next life. There she is now with the Lord and those loved ones who passed before her: her father and mother, Michael and Martha Domain; her husband Sam; her sisters Maggie Fakouri, Sarah Domain, Frances Najour; her brothers Abraham Domain, Nicholas Domain and...