Obituaries

Rosemary Cunningham

Rosemary Cunningham

Apr 3, 2025

Rosemary Thomas Cunningham, 67, passed away peacefully at home in Atlanta, GA, on April 3, 2025.

 

Rosemary was born on October 8, 1957, in the Bronx, NY, and carried the vibrancy of the city with her throughout her life. After graduating from Cardinal Spellman High School in 1975, Rosemary studied Mathematics/Economics at Fordham University, graduating summa cum laude in 1979. She...

Jennifer Chandler

Jennifer Chandler

Apr 2, 2025

Jennifer Chandler, 39, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2025, in Temple, GA. She was born July 7, 1985, in Douglasville, GA and grew up in Lawrenceville, GA. She graduated from Central Gwinnett High School in 2003 and earned an undergraduate degree in film from Savannah College of Art & Design in 2010. She was a member of IATSE Local...

Kaye Lowe

Kaye Lowe

Apr 2, 2025

Dana Kaye Lowe, known as Kaye, passed away on April 2, 2025 at the age of 78, after many years of compassionate care by her loving husband and sons and dedicated caregivers.

Born on December 21,1946 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Kaye was the cherished daughter of Woody and Dorothy (Tarpley) Epperson. She graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1964 where...

Patricia Chardavoyne

Patricia Chardavoyne

Apr 2, 2025

March 17 ,1941. April 2,2025

Pat Chardavoyne of Decatur Georgia formerly from South Hempstead, NY, passed away April 2, 2025. Predeceased by her parents Herbert and Madeline Studley, Husband William Chardavoyne. Survived by her Brother Len Studley of Decatur and Caregiver and Best Friend David Besherse of Avondale Estates.

Services: Thursday April 10th 11:00 AM Lutheran Church Of...

Debra Denzer

Debra Denzer

Apr 1, 2025

Debra Kay Denzer, 70, of Tucker Georgia, passed away at her residence April 1, 2025. She was born February 25, 1955 in Tallahassee, Florida to Edward H. and Wilhelmina Denzer both preceded her in death.

Please check back for complete obituary as family is composing.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday May 3, 2025 at...

Lynn Pratt

Lynn Pratt

Apr 1, 2025

Marcia Lynn Crow Pratt, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on April 1, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born May 31, 1949 in Mobile, AL and was raised in Mountain Brook, AL, the third of four sisters. She graduated from Shades Valley High School in 1967, earned an undergraduate degree in social work from Auburn University...

Marie Warren

Marie Warren

Mar 31, 2025

Helen Marie (Stalvey) Warren, age 96 of Decatur, GA, passed away March 31, 2025. Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be dearly missed. She was in real estate before retiring to square dance and travel. Marie was a member of Briarlake Baptist Church.

Marie is predeceased by her husband Harvey "Bud" Warren and...

John Swilley

John Swilley

Mar 30, 2025

Johnny Franklin Swilley, Jr., 63, of Patterson, Georgia passed away on March 30, 2025, in Atlanta, where he was receiving treatment for lymphoma. He went to the Lord peacefully with loving family by his side.

John was born on August 30, 1961, in Sarasota, Florida, 29 years after his father was born on the same day. He graduated from Riverview High...

Janet Beyer

Janet Beyer

Mar 28, 2025

Mary Janet Beyer, 70, of Lilburn, GA, passed away March 28, 2025, with her twin sister Jeanne by her side. She was born in Columbia, SC, moved to Georgia at a young age, and graduated Walker High School in 1973, having been a member of Jr. Civitan, FCA, Young Life, and on the Honor Roll. She attended the University of...

Mary Graves

Mary Graves

Mar 28, 2025

Mary Ann Vick (Vicky) Graves, 99, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. Born in Pensacola, Florida in 1925, she was the daughter of Mary Lucille Gray Vick and Joseph James Vick, Sr.

Vicky graduated from Pensacola High School. She attended Auburn University, where she met her husband, G. Barry Graves, Jr., who predeceased her. In 1947, Vicky and Barry settled...

Michael Cherry

Michael Cherry

Mar 27, 2025

Michael Dickson Cherry died at his home in Douglasville, GA on March 27 2025. He was born May 8 1992 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA, the second of three sons of Jon "Kevin" Cherry and Sandra Eichelberger. He attended school in Douglas County GA, graduating from Chapel Hill High School in 2010.

Michael was beloved by all, funny...

William Dillingham

William Dillingham

Mar 27, 2025

William Byron Dillingham, 95, of Decatur, GA, died Thursday, March 27, 2025. A native of Atlanta, he was born to Cornelius and Emerald Storey Dillingham on March 7, 1930.

Bill attended public schools in Atlanta, GA. and worked as his first full-time job right out of high school for the Hartford Fire Insurance Company before he was drafted into...

Betty Tuck

Betty Tuck

Mar 26, 2025

Betty Jean Tuck, 89, of Decatur, Georgia peacefully died March 26, 2025 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1935 in Athens, Georgia to the late Robert and Sara Bennett Powell. She married Fred Tuck and together raised two children, Greg and David.

Betty was creative, passionate, and outgoing. She was known for her unwavering love and support...

Aleksandra Clendenning

Aleksandra Clendenning

Mar 22, 2025

Aleksandra (Sasha) Jodi Clendenning

December 13, 1974 - March 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Aleksandra (Sasha) Jodi Clendenning, who fell asleep peacefully in the Lord on March 22, 2025, at her home in Salem, Utah. Her funeral was on March 22, 2025 at St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church in Roswell, GA. After...

Pete Soulimiotis

Pete Soulimiotis

Mar 22, 2025

Pete Soulimiotis passed away on March 22, 2025, in Atlanta, GA

Pete Soulimiotis was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend whose warmth, laughter, and generous spirit touched all who knew him. Born in the small village of Faraklada, Greece, he moved to Athens at the age of 15, where he began working in a small grocery store-a humble beginning that...

Annie Phinnessee-Jeter

Annie Phinnessee-Jeter

Mar 21, 2025

Annie Deloys Phinnessee was born January 23, 1948 in Grand Junction, Tn to the late Lott Phinnessee and Lucille Glass. Annie Departed this life the early morning of March 21, 2025 .

She attended public schools in Grand Jct., TN....Rosary Chapel Catholic school in Paducah, KY ...Pasadena, CA and graduated in Detroit, MI. She was raised as a Catholic...

Mary McCullough

Mary McCullough

Mar 21, 2025

Mary Ann McCullough, 90, passed away on March 21, 2025, at home in Decatur, Georgia.

She was born November 18, 1934 in Norfolk, VA, to Hoyt McCullough and Theophilia McCullough. She spent her early life in Lafayette, Louisiana, before moving with her parents to Decatur, Georgia.

Mary Ann graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Atlanta, in 1948. She started...

Charlotte Cherry

Charlotte Cherry

Mar 21, 2025

Charlotte Lorren Cherry, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully and gracefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 21st, 2025, at the age of 93. Charlotte was a woman of strong character, a truly loyal friend, and a vibrant presence in the lives of all who knew her. She was the epitome and...

James Pitts

James Pitts

Mar 21, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Russell Pitts. Jim was loved by all. He was a wonderful husband, father, and mentor. Jim was born near Eastlake Atlanta. He first attended Murphy High and graduated from East Atlanta High School. At this time the Vietnam War was front and center in the daily news. Jim...

Melissa Griffith

Melissa Griffith

Mar 19, 2025

Melissa was born and raised in a small town of Summerdale, Pennsylvania. As the cherished baby of the family, and the only girl, she shared her childhood with three older brothers and loving parents.

Her vivacious personality and dramatic flair were already evident at an early age. Melissa landed a role in a traveling, theatrical production of the Sound of Music...