Obituaries

Linwood Michael Wilson

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

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

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

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...

Sara Mildred Ingram

Sara Mildred Ingram

Aug 3, 2023

Sara Hall Ingram, age 84, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 3, 2023. Born in Washington, Georgia on May 30, 1939, she was the ninth of ten children to James Boyce Hall and Ada Gladys Hall. Sara was a graduate of Union Point High School, and she moved to Atlanta in 1958 to attend Morris Business College.

As a...

Shannon Elizabeth Brown

Shannon Elizabeth Brown

Aug 1, 2023

Shannon Elizabeth Brown of Lawrenceville, GA lost her battle against the chronic disease of alcoholism on July 31, 2023. Shannon was born on May 1, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Kathy Ginn Brown Colbenson and to Clois (Claudie) Wayne Brown. Shannon spent her childhood in Snellville, Lilburn and Lawrenceville, Georgia where she excelled in academics and in every sport she...

Tangela Lucille Wells

Tangela Lucille Wells

Jul 31, 2023

Ms. Tangela L. Wells passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Tangela, who we mostly knew as Hootie, was born January 6, 1969, in Detroit Michigan at Zieger Osteopathic Hospital. She was born to Mildred Wells and Charles Thames, both parents are deceased.

Tangela attended Hooper Alexandria and Forrest Hills Elementary and then went on...

Leon Rankin Lackey

Leon Rankin Lackey

Jul 30, 2023

Leon Rankin Lackey, age 96, died on July 30, 2023 after a long illness. Leon was born in Concord, North Carolina. He lived there until age 93 when he and his wife, Margaret Misenheimer Lackey, moved to Decatur, Georgia to be closer to family.

A graveside service to celebrate Leon's life was held on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 11:00am in...

David Richard Kelly

David Richard Kelly

Jul 30, 2023

KELLY, David Richard, 63, of Lilburn, GA passed away from ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease at his home on Sunday, July 30.

David was born to MaryLou McCarthy Kelly and Richard A.Kelly in Boston, MA on August 19, 1959. David is survived by his loving wife, Sydney Kelly, of 36 years (8/8), sons Jordan David Kelly (27) and Bryce Allenby Kelly (24)...

Marcelyn Florence Land

Marcelyn Florence Land

Jul 30, 2023

Marcelyn Florence Land, 76, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023, at her home in Dekalb County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her dedicated and loving parents, Ethel and Max Land. Marcelyn was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Decatur.

Marcelyn graduated from Druid Hills High School and then graduated from Brenau College, where she was an...

Ann B. Piper

Ann B. Piper

Jul 29, 2023

Ann Bailey Piper

Obituary

Ann Bailey Piper of Gainesville, Georgia, age 84, passed away, Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Gainesville, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at A. S. Turner & Sons, Decatur, Georgia, on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

Ann was born December 22, 1938, in...

John Michael Oglesby

John Michael Oglesby

Jul 24, 2023

John Michael Oglesby, 73, a native Atlantan and longtime resident of Decatur died Monday, July 24, 2023 after a brief illness. Mr. Oglesby was retired from the City of Atlanta Police Department. He graduated from Druid Hills High School in Atlanta and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He was an avid Vols football fan.

Mr. Oglesby is survived by his...

Harold Eugene Ewing

Harold Eugene Ewing

Jul 23, 2023

Harold Ewing, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and cherished member of the community, passed away on July 23, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born on May 2, 1944, in Avondale, GA.

Throughout his life, Harold touched the hearts of many with his kind and caring nature. He was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Martha...

Gloria Carol Bergen

Gloria Carol Bergen

Jul 22, 2023

Gloria Carol Bergen, age 80, of Duluth, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was born at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia on Christmas Day, 1942 to Grady Leslie Cobb, Jr. and Jessie Leane Cobb. Carol faithfully served the Lord throughout her life and truly loved her family. She was a wonderful wife and loving mother. Her later career...

James Herman Hickmon

James Herman Hickmon

Jul 21, 2023

James Herman Hickmon, 94, a longtime resident of Atlanta died Friday, July 21, 2023. Mr. Hickmon had a 31-year career in banking at Fulton Federal Savings and Loan as a Senior Vice President and later as Chief Operations Officer at Southern Federal Savings and Loan.

Mr. Hickmon was born in Thomaston, GA on December 22, 1928 to the late George W....

Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert

Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert

Jul 18, 2023

Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert

February 10, 1960 - July 18, 2023

Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert, champion for justice, builder of community, pastor, wordsmith, sports fan, clown, family man, and friend died on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. James was a city kid, loving the vibrant energy, diversity of people, and variety of art,...

Thomas Francis Moran

Thomas Francis Moran

Jul 17, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Francis Moran, 86, of Atlanta, GA, a beloved professor and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Born on December 11, 1936 in Manchester, NH, he was the son of Francis Leo Moran and Mamie (Morin) Moran. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joan (Belliveau) Moran, four...

Wesley David Chavis

Wesley David Chavis

Jul 16, 2023

Wesley (Wes) David Chavis of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Montgomery, AL, passed away on July 16, 2023 following a brief, yet courageous battle with an aggressive cancer.

Wes was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, grandson, and friend. He was born February 19, 1979 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and lived in a handful of different cities as an Air Force...

Celestia Louise Wright

Celestia Louise Wright

Jul 13, 2023

Celestia Louise Wright, a woman of remarkable resilience and unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023. Born on August 22, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Gainesville, Florida where she was a beacon of love and kindness that radiated warmth to those around her. She lived 53 of her years in the small town of Clarkston, Georgia,...