Mar 4, 2024

Galen Wynne Balster, age 74, of Decatur, GA, died on Monday, March 4, at his home. He was born December 20, 1949, in Hibbing, MN, to Loren and Laverne (Baker) Balster . He grew up on the Missouri River in Chamberlain, SD where he loved fishing and camping. While working as a short order cook during high school he was...

Mar 3, 2024

I am sad to announce the death of my brother, Dr. Tan Minh Tran. A private memorial service and burial will be held.

Mar 2, 2024

JAMES "BUD" JEFFREY KING

Decatur, Georgia

Bud King, graduated from Stone Mountain High School, where programs were tailored to his unique needs. But he grew up not even a block from Tucker High School and, as a youngster, developed bonds with the school's coaches and players that would last decades. Tucker High School was his heart and life. Everything was...

Mar 1, 2024

Wayne Chester White, 79 years of age, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 peacefully.

Wayne was born February 7, 1945 in Atlanta, GA to the late James Owen and Margaret "Peggy" White. He was the oldest of four children. Wayne graduated from Marist High School and went on to study at North Georgia College and Georgia State.

Wayne...

Feb 29, 2024

The Reverend Barbara (Betsy) Pittard Styles, 85, daughter of Dr. Barbara Pittard Payne Stancil (deceased) and Marion Carter Pittard (deceased) and wife of Reverend James Robert Styles (deceased) entered the life eternal on February 29, 2024.

A native of Atlanta, she was raised in the Druid Hills/Emory area where she graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1956. She attended Emory...

Feb 29, 2024

Our beloved mom, Jeane Hodges Bolton Hair 86, of Atlanta, GA, after a long battle with Alzheimers, went to be with the Lord on Thursday February 29, 2024. Jeane was born on August 28, 1937 to Willie Elizabeth Bland Hodges Mason and Cullen Clifton Hodges.

Jeane was a wonderful mama who loved her children dearly. Jeane had the most...

Feb 27, 2024

Martha Roark, 81, died on February 27, 2024, of complications of Alzheimer's. She spent the last two weeks of her life in Emory University Hospital's hospice unit, where she received skillful and compassionate care. She was born in Batavia, New York, to William E. Wire and Hilma Pond Wire and grew up in Richmond, California. She and her husband of...

Feb 23, 2024

Rev. Martha Hubbard Forrest of Decatur, GA died surrounded by family on February 23, 2024.

She was born to Rev. Charles Spence Hubbard and Mercer Reeves Hubbard in Pittsboro, NC where she grew up surrounded by aunts, uncles, siblings, and cousins, who she considered some of her best friends throughout her life. She liked to tell stories of growing up in...

Feb 22, 2024

KAAREN ANDERSEN NOWICKI

September 23, 1942-February 22, 2024

Whimsical. Incisive. Cheerful. Playful. Empathetic. Ready to help anyone in need. These words only begin to describe the inimitable and beloved Kaaren Nowicki, who died of colon cancer on February 22nd, at home, surrounded by loving family.

Kaaren grew up in a small community in rural Wisconsin, attended public schools, and went to Carroll College,...

Feb 22, 2024

Thomas Roy Graham, age 91, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home on February 22, 2024, as a result of natural causes. His life partner of over 20 years, Judy James, was by his side at the time of Thomas' passing.

Thomas was born on June 21, 1932, to Glenn and Zelma Graham of Grantville, Georgia. At the age...

Feb 22, 2024

Feb 20, 2024

Suzanne Graham Gerrard, age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Suzanne was born in Birmingham, AL to the late John C. Graham, Jr. and Susan Allen Graham. Suzanne was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dr. William A. Gerrard, Ill. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Becky Gerrard; son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan...

Feb 18, 2024

Surrounded by family, Mary Elizabeth Whittemore Carroll passed as gently as could be managed on Sunday February 18th, 2024. Elizabeth was born April 25 1955 in Dalton, Georgia to Jessie and John Whittemore, both now deceased. She grew up in North Georgia with her older sister and brother, Anne and John. She graduated from Presbyterian College (SC) in 1977 before...

Feb 15, 2024

Wesley Daniel Stephens

July 24, 1927 - February 15, 2024

After he moved into assisted living at age 87, Wesley drove his sons and daughters crazy by periodically unplugging his computer components, shuffling them around, and occasionally getting them to work again. But this habit came from a lifetime of repairing things. He couldn't bear to sit long without jumping up to...

Feb 14, 2024

Judge Hilton Fuller, born in Atlanta in 1941 to Dr. Hilton Fuller and Viola Singleton, died on the 14th day of February 2024, just two days shy of his 83rd birthday. He passed away from complications due to surgery.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 57 years, Peggy Hearn Fuller; his son, Hilton Monroe Fuller...

Feb 12, 2024

With family present, Margaret Ann Yarbrough Bailey peacefully passed away from heart issues on February 12, 2024.

Margaret was born August 8, 1947 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the daughter of Mary Greene Yarbrough and Lonnie Stewart Yarbrough. Mary and Lonnie married shortly after Lonnie served overseas in World War II. Shortly after Margaret's birth, the family moved to the Atlanta...

Feb 9, 2024

Alan Douglas Hugueley passed away on February 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Alan is survived by his wife Connie Jean.

Alan was born on August 29, 1952, in Lebanon, Tennessee, the son of the late Charles William and Hazel Hoppe Hugueley.

Alan is survived by a loving daughter and son Heather and her husband Turner Skipper; Beau, his wife...

Feb 7, 2024

Martha J Meadows Matthews

Martha was born in Bleckley Co. GA. Her parents, John and Josie Meadows moved to Hawkinsville, GA when she was in the third grade. She lived there until she graduated with Honors from Hawkinsville High School.

Martha started volunteering during World War II. After school she made bandages for the American Red Cross. This was done by placing...

Feb 5, 2024

Lucile Moore Johnston Griffin died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 5, 2024 at her long-time residence, Canterbury Court in Atlanta, Georgia. Lucile was born at home September 19, 1934 in Thomaston, Georgia, the first child of William Gibson Johnston and Lucile Marguerite Moore Johnston. She met the love of her life, William Caldwell ('Grif") Griffin, on a blind...

Feb 5, 2024

David Van Buren, age 63, of Atlanta, GA, passed away from a short illness following a stroke on Monday February 5, 2024, surrounded by his daughter, son, and his family. He was born in Atlanta on November 3, 1960 to Dr. and Mrs. James Van Buren. David graduated from Briarcliff High School in 1979, where he excelled in sports and...