Obituaries
Eley Perkins Wagnon
Aug 18, 2023
Eley Perkins Wagnon, a man who touched countless lives with his unwavering spirit and dedication, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, following a courageous battle with dementia and COPD. A Georgia Registered Land Surveyor since 1972, Eley's meticulous surveys and topos have left an indelible mark, gracing the halls of nearly every county courthouse in Georgia.
Born in Branchville,...
Alma Jean Lemonds
Aug 18, 2023
Jean Work Lemonds of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on August 18, 2023. She was born on January 19, 1927, in Abilene, TX, to Mabel Scott Work and William James Work. While growing up, she also lived in Brookhaven MS, and Suffolk, VA. Both of her parents were church musicians and, not surprisingly, Jean...
Commissioner Philip Needham
Aug 15, 2023
Commissioner Philip Needham (1940-2023)
Our Heavenly Father called Phil to his eternal home in the early morning of August 15th after battling an aggressive brain tumor.
The Lord graced Phil Needham with many gifts that were used effectively throughout his extensive ministry -- Preacher, Writer, Teacher, Leader, Counselor - yet amid the use and development of these gifts, Phil always projected...
Richard Alan Cecil
Aug 15, 2023
RICHARD A. CECIL
Former Atlanta Braves executive Dick Cecil, who played a major role in bringing the Braves from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966 and who went on to a long career in event creation and management, died August 15 at his home in Atlanta. He was 88.
Born and raised in Lincoln, NE, Dick received his B.A. and M.A. from the...
Brenda Gail Covington
Aug 14, 2023
Brenda Covington, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on August 14, 2023. She was a woman of unwavering faith, and her life was a testament to her love for Jesus Christ. Born on January 28, 1952, to Norman L. Little and Annie L. Little, Brenda was a praying mother to three children - two boys and one...
Gary Pittman Reed
Aug 12, 2023
Gary P. Reed Jr., or Buddy for those who knew him, passed away at 64 on Saturday August 12, 2023 at Sacred Journey Hospice. He was born on November 25, 1958 to the late Gary P. Reed Sr. and Nancy VanArsdale Reed. He married Pamela Jeanne Reed on November 7, 1981 and went on to have a son, Jeremy Waylon...
Margaret Isabel Organ
Aug 11, 2023
Margaret Isabel Organ passed away of natural causes on August 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Ga. Born on December 19, 1930, and raised in Chicago, IL to an Irish family in an Irish neighborhood, she became an energetic volunteer for her entire life, devoting many hours and expertise to the Saint James Hospital Auxiliary, Port Saint Lucie Civic Center, and the...
Eric Oliver Allstrom
Aug 11, 2023
A loving tribute from his wife and daughters
Eric O. Allstrom, 82, of Decatur, GA and Leesburg, VA, died at home in Decatur on Friday, August 11. He suffered from end-stage cardiac and renal failure.
A fourth-generation Texan, Eric was born on September 18, 1940 to Mabel Draper Allstrom and Oliver Allstrom. He was raised by maternal grandparents Harvey and...
Charles Aldine Horton
Aug 10, 2023
Charles Aldine Horton, better known as Chuck, died at home in Decatur, Georgia on August 10, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on December 13, 1960 to Evelyn and Richard E. Horton. Chuck had a passion and gift for acting. He earned his BA in speech and theater from Louisiana State University, followed by his Master...
Elaine Timms Weingartner
Aug 9, 2023
Elaine Timms Weingartner, 90, of Atlanta, Ga., passed away with her loving daughter by her side on August 9, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1932, on her grandfather's farm in Riverdale, Ga.
After High School, she attended Georgia State for 2 years. She then took a job as a staff artist with the Atlanta Journal and Constitution.
She...
Gerasimos G. Spetseris
Aug 9, 2023
Gerasimos (Jerry) Spetseris 92, of Kefalonia, Greece and Charleston,SC passed away on August 8th, 2023. Jerry was born in Kefalonia, Greece on October 26th,1930 to Evangelos and Marika Spetseris.
Jerry made his way to the US in 1958, where he met the love of his life, Alexandra Gianaki. They were married on July 19,1958 in Charleston, SC and enjoyed 52...
Gary Ray Stout
Aug 7, 2023
Gary Ray Stout was born May 1, 1945 in Princeton, Illinois. He moved to Georgia when times were hard. He was a family man, a policeman, long haul truck driver and auto mechanic. He always wanted to be a history teacher because he loved history. He retired from Fieldale Farms after 25 years. He joined the Army when he was...
David Ulmer Crosby
Aug 7, 2023
1944 - 2023
In Loving Memory of David Ulmer Crosby
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Ulmer Crosby, 78, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and cherished member of the Decatur community. David died on August 7, 2023, from surgical complications after a recent fall. He was surrounded by his wife and children.
David was born...
Deborah Louise Umphrey
Aug 7, 2023
Deborah McManus Umphrey, 64, passed away in her home in Conyers, Georgia on August 7, 2023.
Deb was born the third of five children of Billy Ray McManus and Marian Trevillion Folendore McManus in 1958 in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. She loved being part of a large family, and stayed close to her family all of her life.
She graduated from...
Shirley Juanita Guinn
Aug 6, 2023
Shirley J. Guinn 81, went to her heavenly home on August 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her Father W. P. Guinn and Mother Francine Gillespie Guinn Cochran. She was also preceded in death by John Cochran her mother's second husband who Shirley loved as a great friend and mentor.
She is survived by her sister Patricia McBride (Dan)...
Patrick Anthony Connolly
Aug 5, 2023
Patrick Anthony Connolly, 92, bid us farewell on Saturday, August 5th in Atlanta, Georgia. He will be remembered for his love of family, his faith, and his sharp wit. Patrick was born on May 13,1931 in Keady, Co. Armagh, N. Ireland, to Mary (Hughes) & Michael Connolly and was the oldest son of their four children (sister Elish, brother Michael...
Linwood Michael Wilson
Aug 5, 2023
Linwood Michael Wilson, Sr
June 6, 1937 - August 5, 2023
Linwood Michael Wilson, aged 86, passed away on August 5, 2023, in Hoschton,
Georgia. Born on June 6, 1937, in Palatka, Florida, he resided in Jacksonville, Florida for
80 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Linwood Preston and Barbara Wilson, his wife Caren Ann Wilson, as well as...
Maureen Claire Mcgovern
Aug 4, 2023
A beautiful soul was lifted to be with our Lord on August 4, 2023 at the age of 80. A devoted daughter, a loving big sister, "Auntie Mo" to so many nieces and nephews and the dearest friend to those she loved and who loved her. Maureen Claire McGovern was born March 2, 1943 in Columbia, Tennessee. As the daughter...
Cathryn Henry Creasy
Aug 3, 2023
Cathryn Henry Creasy
August 21, 1929—August 3, 2023
Cathryn Henry Creasy died Wednesday, August 3, at the age of 93. A native of Atlanta, Cathryn was the only child of Robert and Cathryn Block Henry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Scott Creasy, and Lyle Henry Krohn, whom she married after 20 years as a widow.
Cathryn graduated from Sacred...
Annie Lee Little
Aug 3, 2023
Annie L. Little, a devoted mother to 9 children, 33 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, to join her Savior, Jesus.
Annie's journey began in Banks County, Ga, where she grew up with her parents and younger siblings. A caring and nurturing spirit, she often stood over the stove to provide for her family while...
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