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,...

Jul 13, 2023

R. Van Young passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice, family and friends July 13, 2023. Born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on April 21, 1945, he is preceded in death by his parents, William B. Young and Florence S. Young, an older brother, Edwin S. Young, and wife of 41 years, Elizabeth (Libby) Young. Surviving him are his wife of...

Jul 12, 2023

Mrs. Jennifer Anna (Martin) Michaels, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away after a 15 year battle with metastatic thyroid cancer on July 12, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born on May 8, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Conrad Leo and Janet (Mauzy) Martin.

Jennifer had a lifelong love of learning. She developed her talent as...

Jul 9, 2023

Jack Liles was a man of many passions: fishing, hunting, cooking, and music. One of his most fabled accomplishments was turning his father on to the music of Ray Charles and Willie Nelson in the 1960's.

Born on a cold February day in Grenada, MS to Margaret and Billy Liles, Jack carried his love of Mississippi until the day he died....

Jul 8, 2023

Helen Joyce McElligott, 84, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023 surrounded and cared for by all three of her children.

She was born on August 23, 1938 in Atlanta, GA. Joyce was the daughter of the late Preston William and Florence (Wofford) Johnson.

She graduated from West Fulton High School in 1956. She was captain of the Basketball...

Jul 8, 2023

Elizabeth Causey Alexander Bucko, known to all as Liz, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on August 20, 1968, in Augusta, Georgia, Liz was a vibrant spirit who brought joy, wisdom, humor, and a sense of adventure to all those who were fortunate to know her.

Liz was the beloved wife of Christopher...

Jul 7, 2023

Mary Ellen (Molly) Reno, a beloved mother and former school teacher, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023 at the age of 79. She was surrounded by her loving family and pets.

Born in Beaver, PA, October 6, 1943, Molly graduated from Geneva College and went on to live in South Florida for 40 years where she raised a family and...

Jul 7, 2023

Davis Michael Hornibrook ("Mike") passed peacefully in his home in Panama City July 7, 2023. Everyone who knew Mike knew him for his smile, laughter, and his love of life, family and friends. Born December 9, 1945, Mike grew up in Decatur, Georgia and lived in the metro Atlanta area until he retired to Panama City Beach with his brother,...

Jul 5, 2023

Jul 4, 2023

Charles (Chuck) Lauchlan Hayes died on July 4, 2023 at Fountainview Center in Atlanta. Born in Pittsfield, MA on September 14, 1942 he was the 2nd of 9 children of William and Elizabeth Kirk Hayes. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Susan Henry-Crowe, his sister, Theresa Hayes Doyle, 5 children and loving grandchildren.

He entered the Franciscan novitiate...

Jul 2, 2023

David Sutton Bothwell, 90 of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on July 2nd, 2023. He was preceded in death by Mary Evelyn Bothwell and Nancy Weaver Bothwell. David was married for 65 years to the love of his life, Hope Weathers Bothwell of Rome, GA. David was born in 1933, in Miami, Florida. He was the son of Dr. Harper Roy...

Jul 1, 2023

Aryc Wesley Mosher, a compassionate and dedicated individual, passed away on July 1, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of service and impact. He was born on April 16, 1967. Aryc, along with his beloved spouse Kenneth Ray Morris, had been residents of Avondale Estates, GA for 15 years, creating a home filled with love and shared memories.

Education played a significant...

Jul 1, 2023

Jean Naoum Komari

Jean was born on July 1, 1939 in Aleppo, Syria as a middle child of 10 children. He attended school at the American College missionary school and learned English. As an adult, he served in the Syrian military for six years. He then moved to Saudi Arabia and worked selling watches. He then continued working in this profession...

Jun 29, 2023

Cantey Bryan Mills died June 29, 2023, in Atlanta after battling cancer. She was 81. Cantey was born in 1941 as the first of four children to the late Dr. Phillips Respess Bryan and late Mary Smith Bryan at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. After her father returned from serving in World War II, the family settled in Lynchburg, Va. As a...

Jun 28, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mena Nunzia Parris, age 77, of Decatur, Georgia. She passed away June 28, 2023 at Emory Decatur Hospital. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren as she took her last breath, holding court one last time.

Mena was born on March 25, 1946 in Naples, Italy. It was there...

Jun 27, 2023

Robert Springer, age 75, passed away on June 27, 2023.

Robert was born in New Orleans, LA to Abner Springer and Elsie Springer.

He is survived by his son, James Fisher.

He was preceded in death by Abner Springer (Father), Elsie Springer (Mother).

Services for Robert Springer will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM at A.S....

Jun 26, 2023

Marie Frances (Fraher) Trujillo

Marie Frances Trujillo, 80, of Stone Mountain, began her eternal life on June 26, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on December 7, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Brendan and Margaret Fraher. She grew up in both Philadelphia and Detroit and enjoyed her summer's with cousins in Scituate, MA. She attended Sacred Heart Academy Catholic Schools...

Jun 25, 2023

Remembering Leonard Wolcott Hagerman

September 7, 1939 - June 25, 2023

Husband, father, brother, uncle, brother-in-law...

Born third of five; a big brother to two and a younger brother to two - the quintessential middle child;

Earlier known as a stylish dresser with Johnston & Murphy wing-tipped loafers; later known for plaid shirts, blue jeans and a butterfly belt buckle - his signature...

Jun 22, 2023

Diana Cole Harris, 90, of Avondale Estates, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 22, 2023, with her son by her side.

Diana was born June 1, 1933 in Anderson County, SC to the late Paul W. Cole Sr. and Susie L. Cole. She graduated from Hartwell High School in 1950, and then attended Bob Jones University. Following her studies at Bob...

Jun 21, 2023

Doris H. Benson Hand left her Earthly body June 21, 2023. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on July 6, 1944, to Sam and Minnie Hand, Doris was raised in the Central Park community and graduated West End High School in 1962. She married Sam Benson and after living in Birmingham, they moved to Decatur, GA, where she worked for the Social...