Aug 30, 2025

Julia Merecedes Shumate, affectionately known as Meche, passed away at her home on August 30, 2025. She was born on May 10, 1951 in Lima, Peru to the late Pedro y Julia Arias.

She grew up in Lima, Peru and attended Las Esclavas del Sagrado Corazón. After graduation, she went to nursing school at Rebagliati hospital for intensive care.

In...

Aug 29, 2025

On August 29, 2025, Nancy Jo Bradley passed away in Atlanta at the age of 82. Nancy was born on May 30, 1943, in Greeley, Colorado to Elma and Joseph Schenfeld, two German immigrants. Nancy grew up on Monfort Feed Lot where her father was fleet director. After graduating from Greeley Central High School, she attended the University of Nebraska...

Aug 28, 2025

It is with a heavy heart yet a spirit lifted in joy that we prepare to honor the life of Charles George Economy, who will be remembered with great fondness and admiration. On August 28, 2025, he journeyed from this world at the age of 80, leaving a legacy woven with love, dedication, and integrity.Born on July 25, 1945, in...

Aug 28, 2025

William H. Strong, 81, of Decatur, Georgia, died on August 28, 2025.

Bill was born in New York City on November 5, 1943, to Ida (Krone) Strong and Henry William Strong. Bill's father, an infantryman in the U.S. Army, had departed for service in Africa four months earlier, and Bill would not get to meet his dad until Henry returned to...

Aug 23, 2025

It is with deepest sorrow that the family of John Long Morrison announces his death on August 23, 2025. Surrounded by family and loved ones, he passed away peacefully at his Atlanta home, Glenwoods, after a several-year-long battle with cancer.

Born on August 2, 1948, in Atlanta, John spent his childhood in Glenwood, Georgia, with his father, JP Morrison, his mother...

Aug 23, 2025

Mary Rush Curry, 95, of Avondale Estates, GA, died on August 23, 2025. She was born June 15, 1930, in Wildersville, TN, to Sarah Melba and John Lloyd Rush. Growing up, she lived in both Wildersville and Jackson, TN,



Upon graduating from The Jackson School of Business, she was employed at the Milan Arsenal, in Milan, TN. There she...

Aug 22, 2025

Norma K. Drake passed away peacefully at the age of 95 in Stone Mountain, Ga. She will join in heaven her beloved husband Bruce, her son Doug, and her devoted son in law, Dan Lindsay. Norma is survived by her two remaining children, Gwenn Lindsay of Stone Mountain GA, and Scott Drake (Dianna) of Richmond, Va. She is also survived...

Aug 22, 2025

A body in motion came to rest on August 22, 2025 with the passing of Kenneth Alan Rosskopf, age 85, of Decatur, Georgia.

September 2nd, 1939 (when a loaf of bread was 8 cents and a gallon of gas was 15) Ken was born to Robert and Mildred Rosskopf, lovingly known as Pappa and Momo, in Los Angeles, California. "Kenny" was...

Aug 21, 2025

Panagiota (Toula) Hatteras, age 97, of Atlanta passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025. She was born in Greece on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1928, in a small community town in Amaliada called Roviata and is the oldest daughter of Athanasios and Eugenia Apostolopoulou. The family moved to Pireaus, Greece during her childhood. Panagiota then emigrated to Montreal, Canada in...

Aug 19, 2025

Pamela Ann Cook Wood, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, in Decatur, Georgia, at the age of 79. She was born on August 15, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois.

Pam devoted her life to caring for others through her more than 50-year career as a Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Function Technician, and Sleep Study Technician....

Aug 17, 2025

Robert Higginbotham, 60, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Clarkston, GA.

Robert Higginbotham was born on June 3, 1965 in FL, to Robert Wayne and Patricia Judy.Robert moved to Georgia as a teenager from Florida. He started his career as a Mechanic and went on to work as one for 40 years.Before passing he worked at Mr. Transmission in...

Aug 12, 2025

Rosemarie "Robbie" Bertha Roberts, 84, of Decatur, Georgia died at her residence August 12, 2025. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania November 04, 1940.

Robbie proudly served in the United States Navy. She was stationed at NAS Patuxent River in Lexington Park Pennsylvania. She moved to Georgia after completing her time in the Navy. She was employed at St. Joseph...

Aug 11, 2025

Hannes Hugo Alfred Greiner died peacefully at home surrounded by family on

August 11, 2025. He was born in Breslau, Germany on June 29, 1938 and immigrated with his parents and siblings to the US in 1957 under the sponsorship of Roswell United Methodist Church. The family resided in Roswell, GA for a time, then moved to the Toco Hills...

Aug 10, 2025

Obituary for Michael Honea

Rev. James Michael Honea of Decatur, GA was called home by the Lord on Sunday August 10, 2025. Michael was born on Thursday October 8, 1959 to James and Ann Honea. They were a close-knit, dedicated family and all 3 participated in running the H&B store that was a staple in the community for decades. Mike...

Aug 9, 2025

Sue Walker Goddard went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2025 while surrounded by loved ones. Sue, daughter of Milburn and Sallie Walker, graduated from Decatur High School in 1951, then earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Music, Magna Cum Laud, from Agnes Scott College in 1955, where she was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, one...

Aug 9, 2025

Matthew Keith Ramsey,69, of Monroe, GA., passed away on August 9, 2025, in Monroe, GA. He was born on April 28, 1956, in Decatur, GA. to the late Calvin and Helen Ramsey.

After many years as a Sales Manager for Salerno Plastics he retired and enjoyed his favorite activities, interests, hobbies, and passions: Spending time with his family, going to...

Aug 8, 2025

Dr. Young Hwa Kim, a beloved professor, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on January 12, 1938, in Korea, he lived a life marked by humility, dedication, hard work, and a love for learning and teaching.

Dr. Kim graduated from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea, with a bachelor's degree in Business...

Aug 7, 2025

Jessica Elizabeth Lane entered into the presence of the Lord August 7, 2025.

Jessica is survived by her mother Nancy McDonald Powell, her step-dad Punchy Powell, her siblings Trey Hunt, Chris Hunt, Heath Hunt, Danica Hitchcock, and Cara Dury, her step-brother Joey Engstrom and step-sister Lauren Lickliter, her uncle Mike Lane and aunt Dee Lane Fischer, along with beloved nieces,...

Aug 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce that Saralyn R. Foster, 92, of Duluth, GA, passed peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

She was born in Decatur, GA, on March 5, 1933. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Ruby Reeves; her husband, Gene; daughters Karen, Diane, Debra, and granddaughter Kelly. Saralyn is survived by her son, Kevin, his...

Aug 5, 2025