Obituaries
Fay Aline Guptill
Feb 4, 2024
Fay Aline Youmans Guptill passed away on February 4th, 2024.
Fay was born on November 10th, 1937 to J. Henry and Nixie Youmans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carleton S. Guptill.
Fay worked in banking until she retired shortly after she and Carleton married.
Fay and Carleton were very active in the Methodist church, having served as officers at...
Gabrielle Rogers Keen
Feb 4, 2024
Gabrielle (Gay) Rogers Keen, of Atlanta, GA, died peacefully in her home at an assisted living facility on February 4, 2024, following a stroke a few days earlier. She was born August 7, 1948 in Eufaula, Alabama, and spent her formative years there.
Gabrielle is predeceased in death by her parents John C. and Gabrielle M. Rogers and her husband...
Andell Reid Burke
Feb 4, 2024
In loving memory of a man who wore many hats - a son, brother, grandchild, nephew, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was a beacon of kindness and gentleness, a man who never met a stranger. Born to Asbury Burke Jr. and Sallie Mae Reid Burke, he was the eldest son, a man who cherished his family deeply. His...
Raymond Willoch
Feb 2, 2024
Raymond Willoch, 90, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Stone Mountain, GA.
Born in Norristown, PA on June 13, 1933, he was the son of the late Helge Willoch and Randi (Raaum) Willoch, both of Norway. "Ray" often reflected on the hand of Providence in his life. For example, as a boy growing up...
Sebastian Roman
Feb 2, 2024
Sebastian Roman passed away and was received into eternal rest on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born on September 24, 1996, in Decatur, Georgia. He is survived by his father, Jesus Roman, his mother, Luz Stella Roman, one sister, Diana Roman, one brother Donovan Plantadis (Cinthia) and two cherished nephews, Matthew and Jacob. He is also survived by five...
Robert R. Durfield Iii
Feb 1, 2024
Robert R. Durfield III, 83, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away on February 1, 2024, after a brief illness.
Robert was born on November 14, 1940, to Robert and Annie Durfield in Birmingham, AL. After Robert graduated from Shades Crest High School in 1959, he studied at Jacksonville State University before beginning a forty-one-year career in the electrical contracting industry. He...
Esther Agra
Jan 30, 2024
Gilda Esther Ponz Agra (1931-2024)
Beloved mother and grandmother, Gilda Esther "Teté" Ponz Agra, 92, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed peacefully and surrounded by her family on January 30th, 2024.
Esther was born on May 16th, 1931 to Carmen Graciela Cabrera González and Enrique Angel Ponz in Habana, Cuba. The stories of her youth centered around the love and esteem with which...
Joseph Daniel Spinks
Jan 30, 2024
Joe went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Joseph Daniel Spinks was born on August 18, 1940, son of the late Louis and Myrtice Spinks. He graduated from Decatur High School and married his high school sweetheart, Sally. They began their married life in the Decatur area where Joe owned and operated his own business, Spinks Printing...
James Ansley Granade, Jr.
Jan 29, 2024
Dr. James Ansley (“Jim”) Granade, Jr., 81, died on January 29, 2024. Born in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, he was predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth Lunsford and James A. Granade, Sr.
He was a 1960 honor graduate of Washington-Wilkes High School and a 1964 graduate of the University of Georgia. During college he met his future wife and love of his...
Nola Joyce Yates
Jan 28, 2024
Nola Yates of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Jan 28, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Hilda H Hewey
Jan 28, 2024
Hilda Hewey, 96, passed away on January 28, 2024, in Stone Mountain, GA.
Hilda is survived by Heidi Bednarik-Hammer - niece.
Hilda is preceded in death by Karl Hammer - father, Aloisa Hammer - mother, Harry Hewey - spouse, Fred Horowitz - spouse, Herbert Westervelt - spouse.
Inurnment: Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA.
Florence Elliott Cook
Jan 27, 2024
Florence Elliott "Cita" Cook was born on April 12, 1943, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Florence Carter Bryan and Raymond A. Cook. She died peacefully on January 27, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, maintaining her infectious smile and engaging eye contact throughout her final weeks.
Cita's 80 years were filled with curiosity, adventure, purpose, and serious scholarship. She enjoyed a happy childhood...
Ian Christopher Wasson
Jan 27, 2024
Ian Christopher Wasson, born on October 18, 2001, sadly passed away on January 27, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. He was a beloved son, grandson, and friend. Ian was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and worked as a self-employed salesperson. Survived by his devoted mother Amber Wasson, his loving grandmother DeLana Valentine, and his father Jason Moon. A memorial service will...
Betty Ruth Rutledge
Jan 26, 2024
Betty Ruth Rutledge
November 12, 1935 - January 26, 2024
Betty Rutledge, age 88, of Decatur, GA passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband James C. Rutledge.
She is survived by her son, James D. Rutledge; her son, John R. Rutledge and his spouse Karen; her son, Joshua P. Rutledge and his spouse Laura...
Glenford Philip Antonio Moguel
Jan 25, 2024
Glenford Philip Antonio Moguel, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on January 25, 2024. He was born on August 9, 1961, in Belize City, Belize. Glen will be remembered for his loving nature, his unwavering dedication to his family, and his deep faith in Jehovah.
Glen graduated from St. Michaels College in Belize City before furthering his education at New...
Mary Frances Banks
Jan 25, 2024
Mary Frances (Tolar) Banks, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024. Born on March 1, 1932 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, she was a lifelong resident of the metro area.
Mary Frances grew up in East Atlanta in a house on Hemlock Circle designed by her grandmother. During the Depression, the family lost the house, but bought it...
Mercedes Fernandez Gonzalez
Jan 24, 2024
In Memory of Mercedes González
Mercedes Fernandez de González, a woman of strength, resilience, and boundless love, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on January 24, 2024 at the age of 97. Born near Orense, Spain in 1927, Mercedes embarked on a journey that spanned continents leaving an indelible mark on the lives of those she touched.
Mercedes's story unfolded...
Joann E. Mcclendon
Jan 23, 2024
JoAnn E. McClendon, 90, of Lilburn, Georgia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024. Her final days were spent surrounded by family at Arbor Springs Health and Rehab in Opelika, Alabama. She was born in Decatur, Georgia on October 4th, 1933 to Joe and Hilda Esco. She was a graduate of Decatur Girls High School in 1950. She was...
William Lawrence Lewis
Jan 22, 2024
William Lawrence (Bill) Lewis, Minister/Realtor
Rev. Bill Lewis of Stockbridge, GA died January 22, 2024. He was born May 17, 1931 in Atlanta to Dewey and Voyce Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Mary Wheeler and Joyce Sorrow. He was married in 1955 to Elizabeth Cook Lewis, who he affectionately referred to as "Queen Elizabeth".
Bill graduated...
Ted Wayne Waters
Jan 21, 2024
In memory of Ted Waters, born September 19, 1951, and departed from us on January 21, 2024.
Ted was a brother to Kenny and Dallas, growing up next to the funeral home their father operated in North Carolina. The two things he loved most - nature and the environment - led him to the National Park Service where he worked for...
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