Obituaries
Raymond Scott Sarubbi
Oct 24, 2022
Raymond “Scott” Sarubbi, 61, died at home Monday morning, October 24th surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Ann; his children, daughter-in-law and sons-in-law Jared and Shannon Sarubbi, Bailey Sarubbi and Pete Riddett, Lilly Sarubbi and Andrew Taira; his grandson Jordan Scott Sarubbi; his mother Dolores Sarubbi; his sisters and brothers-in law Nina Sarubbi Fox and Dennis ...
Mary Katherine Potter
Oct 22, 2022
The former Mary Katherine LeNoir of West Point, Mississippi passed away October 22nd. Kay married her high school sweetheart, Garnett Steele Beattie who gave his life for our country 9 months into their marriage. She later married the Reverend Richard Randall Potter, Chaplain Lt. Colonel, US Air Force, who died in 1962 while pastor of The First Presbyterian Church in...
Jones Foster Brewer
Oct 21, 2022
Jones Foster Brewer, a kind and gentle man, passed peacefully at home with family by his side.He was the middle of three sons born to Mary and Charles Brewer.
He leaves behind Jean, his beloved wife of 73 years, two daughters: Debra Grno (Jim) and Beverly Horton (Lloyd)along with many grand, great-grand, great great-grandchildren.
As a young boy Jones played with friends...
Elizabeth Jeanette Rehkopf
Oct 19, 2022
On October 19, 2022, Elizabeth Jeanette Rehkopf died peacefully in Johns Creek, Georgia. She was 98 years old.
Jeanette is survived by her grandchildren, Cassie Brandt, Hal Clark, Jr. and Kaylee Furr; and her sister, Micki Horton. She was preceded in death by her first husband, J.P. Clark; her two children, Bill Clark and Hal Clark; her second husband, Chris Rehkopf;...
Gloria Anne Eads
Oct 17, 2022
Anne Long Whittington Eads, 94 years of age, passed on Monday, October 17, 2022, in Marietta, Georgia. She was born on September 5, 1928, in Carlton, Georgia to Walter Long and Jimmie Lane. Anne worked for the General Electric Company for several years and retired in 2008. She enjoyed raising and showing dogs, ballroom dancing, vacationing at the beach, bowling,...
Grover Charles Bailey Sr.
Oct 17, 2022
Grover Charles Bailey passed away October 17, 2022 after a brief illness. Born February 17, 1936 to the late Cleveland and Evelyn Bailey of Savannah, GA, Chuck was also the brother to Joyce Lee. After graduating two years early from Savannah High School, Chuck attended Georgia Tech and graduated in 1956 with a degree in electrical engineering. Upon moving to...
Lois I. Stephens
Oct 16, 2022
Lois Stephens of Atlanta GA passed away peacefully on 10/16/2022. Affectionately known as Mimi by her family, she was known to say “Oh my stars!” when she was surprised by something.
She was born in Richmond Virginia and moved to Atlanta when she married her husband Roy, who preceded her in death on January 27, 2021. Before she started a career...
Mary Ann Powell
Oct 14, 2022
Mary Ann Powell of Atlanta died peacefully in her sleep October 14, 2022. Mary Ann was born September 18, 1943 in Atlanta, GA to parents, Frances and Francis Powell.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her twin brother, Francis Powell, II. She is survived by her sister, Claire Powell of Decatur, GA; cousins, Ann Clark of North...
Jimmy Sheppard Brown
Oct 14, 2022
Jimmy Sheppard Brown, MD, 80, passed away at his home on October 14, 2022 after a prolonged illness. Dr. Brown was born and raised in Atlanta, the son of the late Mae Sheppard Brown and John Willie Brown.
He graduated from Vanderbilt University and then attended medical school at Emory University. Following his residency in pediatrics at Emory/Grady, Dr. Brown...
Mary Evelyn Wallace
Oct 13, 2022
Mary Evelyn Wallace age 98 of Tucker, GA passed away October 13, 2022. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed. She was a faithful member of Decatur Presbyterian Church and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by daughters, Cathy Bruno (Art) and Anita Leasure (Dave); grandchildren, David Bruno, Melissa Hearn (Rich) and Michael...
John Richard Wise
Oct 9, 2022
John Richard Wise, 76, of Tucker, Georgia peacefully passed away, surrounded by family on October 9, 2022.
He was born on September 30, 1946, in Salina, Kansas to his parents Alvin and Louise Wise, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Dorothy and Eldon Monty, of Salina, Kansas.
John was a...
Heidi Christine Miller
Oct 9, 2022
On Sunday, October 9, 2022, Heidi Christine Miller, loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 55 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends who will continue to honor her legacy by living life to the fullest.
Heidi was born in Americus, Georgia on June 27, 1967. She graduated from Americus High...
Johnny Lanier Carter
Oct 9, 2022
Johnny Lanier Carter, Sr. (“Bunkie,” “Wilson,” “Papaw”) was welcomed into Heaven the morning of Sunday, October 9, 2022. He passed peacefully at his home after 85 wonderful years shared with family and friends. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed here on earth.
Johnny Lanier Carter, Sr. was born May 9, 1937 to John Thomas and Etha Kathleen...
Jack Lanius Graves
Oct 6, 2022
Jack Lanius Graves died October 6, 2022 at Emory/Decatur Hospital. He was 94 years old - born May 5 (Cinco de Mayo), 1928. Jack was preceded in death by his father, James Napier Graves, Sr., his mother, Mary Sue (Hite) Richardson, his brother, James, Jr., and his eldest son, Jack, Jr. who died this past August. Those in his immediate...
Robert Louis Haller
Oct 6, 2022
"Only love, can make it rain. the way the beach is kissed by the sea only love, can make it rain. Love, reign o'er me. "
Robert Louis Haller, 66, devoted father, much loved brother, friend to all, peacefully passed away October 6, 2022 after an unexpected, brief illness.
Robert grew up in Avondale Estates, Ga, in a fun, happy family....
Stephen Harrison Southerland
Oct 4, 2022
Stephen Harrison Southerland, age 86, of Tucker, Georgia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Emory Decatur Hospital.
Stephen was born on June 15, 1936 in Alabama City, Alabama to the late Benjamin and Jewel Southerland. He spent most of his early years in Chester, South Carolina. Stephen served in the military for twenty years between the Army...
James Troy Stanfield, Jr.
Oct 2, 2022
James Troy Stanfield, Jr. (Jim) went to be with his Savior on October 2, 2022, due to complications following a liver transplant.
Jim was born on March 13, 1963, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Troy and Mary Stanfield. Although he was an only child, he had a large extended family and grew up surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many beloved cousins....
Jesse Emanuel Barrow, Jr.
Sep 28, 2022
Jesse Emanuel Barrow, 94, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family and friends on September 28, 2022. Jesse was born in Biloxi, MS and grew up in Florida. A graduate of The University of Florida, he received his B.A. and his Master’s degrees in political science. He loved his Gators!
He is survived by his loving wife, Helen and...
Steven Head
Sep 21, 2022
Steven Lloyd Head of Roswell passed away September 21 due to complications from heart surgery.
Steve was born July 15, 1953 in Atlanta to Jeanne Stokes Head and Reuben Pierce Head. He was raised in the Decatur/Emory area and graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1971. He received his B.A. from Emory University in 1975 where he was a...
Laura Phyllis Francis Abrunza
Sep 20, 2022
Laura Abrunza, 99, died peacefully at her home in Decatur, Georgia on September 20, 2022. She was born to Vincent and Jennie Pascarella on July 28, 1923, in Watervliet, New York.
Laura is survived by her two children, Jinni Daffner of Decatur, Georgia, and Anthony Abrunza of Waxhaw, North Carolina, and his wife Kate and their two children Summer and Willow;...
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