Obituaries
Charlotte Campbell
Sep 2, 2023
Charlotte Campbell, 85, of Lawrenceville, peacefully passed away surrounded by and enfolded in the abiding love of family on September 2, 2023. Charlotte was born on June 5, 1938 in Moultrie, Georgia to the late Norman David Campbell and Mary Andrews Campbell. She is preceded in death by her sister Betty Jean Campbell. She is survived by her sister Patricia...
Helen Barbara Williams
Sep 2, 2023
Helen Cooper Williams, 92, of Atlanta passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023.
She was born March 16, 1931 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Christian Edwin and Lettie Gunter Cooper and was educated in the Columbus School System and Wesleyan College in Macon, GA. Helen married Raymond S. Williams, Jr. on September 2, 1951. After Raymond returned from the Korean Conflict,...
Sharon Kay Bryant
Aug 31, 2023
Sharon Kay Bryant went home to the Lord on August 31, 2023.
She was 77 years old. She was born the second child of Charles & Melba Pridmore in Swifton, Arkansas on July 18, 1946. She later met her husband Reid Bryant in Jonesboro, Arkansas and married him February 17, 1970. They moved throughout the southeast including Florida, Tennessee, Alabama,...
Terrie Laine Ellison
Aug 31, 2023
Terrie Laine Coffey Ellison, beloved wife, mother, sister, and life-long resident of Avondale Estates died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 31, 2023 after a brief hospital stay due to breathing complications.
Terrie will be sorely missed by her husband, Michael Ellison, daughter, Tracie Ellison, sister, Linda Gates, and niece Julie Phillips Schemenauer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Coffey...
Ann Johnston Leduke
Aug 30, 2023
Virginia Ann Johnston LeDuke, age 90, passed away on August 30, 2023. Ann was born in Marion, VA on October 3, 1932. She was raised on her family's farm outside Marion, surrounded by her father's 10 brothers and sisters and her mother's 8 brothers and sisters and their families. Ann met her future husband, Ernie at Marion High School. After...
Russell W. Wallace, Jr.
Aug 30, 2023
Dr. Russell W. Wallace, Jr. passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 66 years, Letitia, their children and spouses, Vicky and Mike, Mark and Nancy, Ann and Danny, grandchildren Catherine, Sumar and Tyler, Oscar, Sofie, and his many friends and family.
Russ was born August 24, 1934, in Columbia, South Carolina, to...
Mary Ellen Reno
Aug 29, 2023
MARY ELLEN RENO
August 20, 1923 - August 29, 2023
Mary Ellen Reno, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away in her sleep just nine days after celebrating her 100th birthday. Just as she would have wanted, at the time of her death, she was in her room, in her home, with her cat.
Mary Ellen was born on August 20, 1923, in Braddock, Pennsylvania,...
Charlotte Anne Nix
Aug 28, 2023
Charlotte Anne Thomason Nix 2/17/1939-8/28/2023
Father: Charles Toliver Thompson Jr. B: 3/28/1910 Randolph Co Al D: 2/25/1983
Mother: Bertha Kuhne Whiteside B 3/8/1910 Mobile Co Alabama
Charlotte was born in Anniston, Alabama and graduated from Anniston High School in 1956.
While in high school she studied piano and played the organ in her Episcopal church.
After high school she graduated from Birmingham Southern College. After...
Eileen Killeen Maron
Aug 27, 2023
Eileen Killeen Maron passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home in Decatur, Georgia, on Aug. 27, 2023. She was 67 years old.
As admissions director for St. Thomas More School (STM) in Decatur for more than 20 years, she was credited by many families for being the first face of the school they met, and her cheerful enthusiasm was part...
Charles Alfred Paris
Aug 26, 2023
Charles A "Charlie" Paris, of Williamsport, PA and Atlanta, GA, has passed at age 98.
Born Dec. 21, 1924, he was raised in Ralston (PA), the eldest son of the late Clarence B Paris and Grace Beulah (Hawn) Paris, and lived briefly in Leighton and Montoursville before enlisting in the Navy during WW2. He served in the Pacific theater near Brisbane,...
Gerald George Naddra
Aug 26, 2023
Gerald Naddra of Johns Creek, Georgia fell asleep peacefully in the Lord on August 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Gerald, fondly known as Jerry, was born to Nadra & Rose Naddra, on September 18, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Hoke Smith High...
Robert Stanfiel Blough
Aug 25, 2023
Robert Stanfiel Blough died peacefully on August 25, 2023 in Decatur, Georgia at age 71.
Mr. Blough was born on September 28, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia to his parents Robbie and Dean Blough. He graduated from Druid Hills High School and attened Dekalb College.
Mr. Blough is survived by his two siblings, Steve Blough and Beth Dresher (Don), and their four children,...
L Silas Moore
Aug 25, 2023
L. Silas Moore, Jr., of Avondale Estates, Georgia, passed away on August 25, 2023, at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 24, 1936, in Hodge, Louisiana, to L. Silas Moore and Sallie Durbin Moore. Silas, known also by his nickname "Dinty", was retired after a 28-year career with the State Board of...
Marvin Dale Galarza
Aug 25, 2023
MARVIN DALE GALARZA
Marvin Dale Galarza was born on February 21, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to Odell & Louise Galarza. Marv had 2 older sisters, Delores, who passed away in 2017 and Carolyn Jean, who passed as an infant before Marv was born. Marv was born into a family that encouraged friendships and social interaction with the Spanish/Basque community. He...
Laura Gail Duke
Aug 25, 2023
Laura Gail Duke, 76, of Tucker, Georgia peacefully passed away on August 25, 2023. Gail is survived by her husband Jim and son Phillip (Tammy), grandchildren Madisen Duke and Ethan Duke, and brothers Tom Striplin and David Striplin and many other beloved family members.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents Clyde Thomas Striplin Sr and Annie Laura Striplin.
She was...
Carla Graves Christian
Aug 23, 2023
Carla Graves Christian, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away in her home in Johns Creek, Georgia, on August 23, 2023. Born in Lexington, Kentucky on September 24, 1956, Carla lived a life of service and dedication, touching countless people with her kindness, grace, and unwavering spirit. Her departure leaves a void that will never be filled, but her...
Claud Augustus Pounds
Aug 21, 2023
Claud A. Pounds, 97, transitioned to be with Christ on Monday, August 21st, 2023. A native of Decatur, Claud was born on December 3rd, 1925 to Zelma Floyd and Claud Bartow Pounds. Claud called Decatur his home for all 97 years.
Claud attended Glennwood Elementary School and Decatur Boys High. At Decatur High, Claud was an officer in the ROTC. As...
Loretta Johnson
Aug 20, 2023
Loretta Roach Johnson, 89, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on August 20th, 2023. She is survived by her two daughters, Kay Edenfield and April (Marshall) Millard, two granddaughters, Whitney (Adam Scarbrough) Edenfield and Gillian Millard, a great grandson, Wylie Scarbrough, great granddaughter, Sabine Scarbrough, her sister, Carmen Roach Powell and brother, Hal (Susan) Roach Jr.
Loretta was preceded in death by...
Mary Joy Benedict
Aug 19, 2023
Mary Joy Benedict, 85, of Conyers, Georgia passed away on August 19, 2023. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended and graduated Bass High Night School in little 5 Points all while working for Bell South where she worked until she retired in 1994.
She later moved to Tennessee before returning to the Atlanta area later in life.
She is predeceased...
Ann Linder Cooley
Aug 19, 2023
Ann Linder Cooley, aged 68, of Decatur, GA, peacefully passed away on August 19, 2023. Born on August 5, 1955, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the beloved child of the late Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ray Sr. and Marjorie Linder Cooley.
She leaves behind her cherished brother, Frank Ray Cooley Jr., of Decatur, GA. Ann's devoted companion, Molly Rose, her...
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