Obituaries

Teresa Jayne Brunson

Teresa Jayne Brunson

Nov 5, 2022

Teresa Jayne Wooden was born May 9, 1956 in Pikeville TN to Clemants and Adair Reed Wooden.  She departed this life on November 5, 2022 at her home in metro Atlanta.  She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Clemants Wooden Jr. and her stepfather, Robert Philip “Uncle Bob” McElynn.  She is survived by her husband Randy and her...

Sandra Lewis Mcleod

Sandra Lewis Mcleod

Nov 4, 2022

On Friday, November 4, 2022, Sandra B. McLeod, loving mother, beloved aunt, and faithful friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the A. G. Rhodes Nursing Home in Atlanta GA. Sandra enjoyed many artistic interests, including interior home design and needlework. She painted beautiful watercolor landscapes that hang to this day in the homes of friends and family.

Sandra...

Eric Brooks

Eric Brooks

Nov 3, 2022

Eric Brooks made his entrance into this world in Merton, Surrey, England, on December 23, 1938. He always joked that his mother had asked for a sewing machine for Christmas.

He grew up in Morden, Surrey, just south of London. The youngest of three brothers, his early years were set against the backdrop of a county at war. He would tell...

Sue Cheek

Sue Cheek

Nov 3, 2022

Our dear mother and grandmother, Susie “Sue” Cheek formerly of Lithonia, GA, passed away on November 3, 2022, in Park Place Nursing Home, Monroe, GA after suffering a number of years with Dementia.  Longleaf Hospice was providing her care.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.

Sue was born on April 11, 1934 to parents Quillion...

Margaret Stolley

Margaret Stolley

Nov 3, 2022

Margaret (Maggie) Stolley (nee Moynahan), formerly of Erie and Fort Pierce, FL, passed away peacefully in Atlanta, GA on November 3 in the presence of her elder daughter Karen and son-in-law David Littlefield.  Maggie had recently moved to Atlanta after living in Erie for nearly 60 years. She was born on December 10, 1928 in New York City and raised...

Samuel Dean Ginsburg

Samuel Dean Ginsburg

Nov 3, 2022

Samuel Dean Ginsburg was born October 8, 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia, and died November 3, 2022.

He lived large.

He loved wholeheartedly.

He laughed constantly.

He was so very loved by all who knew him and his vibrant soul.

The world has lost a truly unique son, brother and friend.

Sam is survived by his parents, David Ginsburg and Sarah Wilcox, by his brothers, Jamie...

Catherine Schwantz Emanuel

Catherine Schwantz Emanuel

Nov 3, 2022

Catherine Schwantz Emanuel passed away on November 3, 2022, in Atlanta, GA.

Cathy was a loving wife, sister, aunt, and cat mom.

Cathy was born April 14th, 1961, in Memphis, Tennessee. She moved to Atlanta in 1962 and remained there until she passed. She was predeceased by her parents Fred L. Schwantz III and Jo Lynn Dolan Schwantz. She is survived by...

Hazel Magdaline Hugueley

Hazel Magdaline Hugueley

Nov 3, 2022

Hazel Magdaline Hoppe Hugueley passed away on November 3, 2022 at the Benton House surrounded by loved ones. She was the wife of the late Charles William Hugueley.

Sacred Journey Hospice and the people at the Benton House were there with her until the end. They were a Godsend to the family.

Hazel was born on September 7, 1924 in Calumet City,...

Robert  Wayne Champion

Robert Wayne Champion

Nov 2, 2022

Robert Wayne Champion

May 4, 1945 - November 2, 2022

Robert Champion has taken his final trip around the sun. He will be remembered as an avid traveler who was happiest in the seat of a motorcycle, train, or car. Bob loved putting miles on the odometer. He once drove from the western US to Canada with his family and, when they...

Joel Arnold Mckinzey

Joel Arnold Mckinzey

Nov 2, 2022

With great sorrow, the family of Joel Arnold McKinzey, age 74, of Tucker, GA, announces that he unexpectedly passed away at home on November 2, 2022.

He was born on June 22, 1948, the son of Adrian Thomas McKinzey and LeMoyne West McKinzey of Northport, Alabama.

He graduated from the University of Alabama and began his professional career in commercial real estate...

Lee Treadwell Allen

Lee Treadwell Allen

Nov 1, 2022

Lee Treadwell Allen passed away quietly in his sleep on 11/1/2022 at the age of 90. His passing was at the home that he shared with his wife, Betsy, of 60 years. He is survived by his wife Betsy, his four children, Paul, Mark, Rebecca, and Sue as well as his grandchildren Amber, Adelaide, Paul, Austin, Colin, Brandon, Hannah, CJ,...

Ben Russell Turner

Ben Russell Turner

Oct 30, 2022

Ben Russell Turner (Benny) of Stone Mountain, GA, formerly of Copperhill, TN, passed away on October 30, 2022, at The Oaks in Decatur, GA. Ben was the first-born child of the late Charles E. Turner and Naomi Chancey Turner. Ben graduated from Copper Basin High School. During high school he participated in all Athletic activities including football, baseball, and basketball....

Shirley Lococo

Shirley Lococo

Oct 30, 2022

Shirley Lococo age 88 of Decatur passed away October 30, 2022.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.  A native of Pennsylvania, she moved to the Atlanta area in 1964. She worked at Bellsouth and Delta Airlines.  Shirley loved animals and had many pets over the years.  She loved taking care of children and did...

David Dylan  Cates

David Dylan Cates

Oct 30, 2022

In the early morning of October 30, 2022, David Cates passed away peacefully in his sleep. David walked this earth as a kind, just, ethical, and generous human being, thanks to a devoted mother and his varied and rich life experiences.

David was born on August 15, 1963, to Elizabeth Ann (Libby) Cates in Knoxville, Tennessee. David’s maternal grandmother, Jane Cates,...

Mary Stanford Tewell

Mary Stanford Tewell

Oct 29, 2022

Mary (Wall) Stanford TEWELL of Decatur, GA died peacefully on October 29, 2022 at age 89. Mary is survived by: her sons Hayden (Jean) of Collegeville, PA and Scott of Decatur, GA; four grandchildren Lydia, John, Adam and Lyndsay; and her sister Carolyn (Stanford) Hicklin of Richburg, SC and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...

Virginia  M. (Jean) Copeland

Virginia M. (Jean) Copeland

Oct 26, 2022

Virginia Montague Copeland, who always went by Jean, went to be with her Lord

and Savior on October 26, 2022. Born on February 9, 1930 in Spartanburg, SC, to

parents Alex Montague Copeland and Mary Virginia Hannon Copeland, Jean grew

up in Spartanburg and graduated from Bob Jones University. After witnessing within

her immediate family severe illnesses and the medical...

Carter Moss

Carter Moss

Oct 26, 2022

MOSS, Bud Carter of Smyrna, Georgia (77), passed away on October 26, 2022. Carter was born on December 31, 1944 in Cleveland, Georgia to Bud and Jasolene “Jace” Moss. He grew up in Columbus and Decatur and graduated from Druid Hills High School. Carter attended the University of Georgia, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering....

Idamay Shaw

Idamay Shaw

Oct 25, 2022

Idamay Bolles Shaw, 95, a native of Jamestown, New York, former Pentagon clerk-typist and college business manager, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Montclair Personal Care Home in Decatur, Georgia.

Idamay was born in Salamanca, New York, on Epiphany Day, Jan. 6, 1927, to a large, loving family. Her parents, Ruth Patton and Daniel Bradley Bolles, had six other...

Mary Alice Perkins

Mary Alice Perkins

Oct 25, 2022

Mary Alice (Smith) Ferguson Perkins passed away on October 25, 2022 after a lengthy illness.  Born on August 6, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia to Gordon Lee and Sallie Mae (Daniel) Smith.  She was a graduate of Decatur Girls High School.  Mary was married for over 53 years to Charles Ray Ferguson who predeceased her in 2006.  Following the death of...