John Warner

Jan 12, 2025

John Warner (Ragsdale), Jr, 77, passed away on January 12, 2025, in Decatur, GA.

John is survived by daughters Emily Grasso & Sally Ragsdale, son Bo Ragsdale, son-in-law Red Grasso and sisters Sandra Cook and Patricia Causey.

Throughout his life John enjoyed gardening, painting, drawing, hiking, woodworking and all things creative and outdoors.

Memorial donations can be...

Tracy Barulsen

Jan 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tracy Lee Barulsen, born on April 12, 1959, at Macon Hospital. Tracy passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and lasting memories.

Tracy Barulsen was preceded in death by his parents, Theo and Lytle "Bill" Barulsen. He is survived by his daughters,...

Elbert Price

Jan 11, 2025

Elbert F. Price, 94, was welcomed by our Lord Jesus Christ on January 11, 2025. He was a resident of Tucker, GA, for 47 years.

Elbert is preceded in death by his parents, John DeWitt Price and Floy Foster Price; and brother, J.D. Price, Jr.

Elbert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Hogan Price; his son John Price (Laura),...

Harriet Evans

Jan 10, 2025

Harriet Williams Evans died peacefully on Friday, January 10. She was born October 13, 1929 in New Orleans. Most of her childhood was spent in Greenville, Mississippi and Jackson, among cousins, aunts, and uncles. She attended Ole Miss, where she was a member of Tri-Delta Sorority.

In the fall of 1951, Harriet married William "Bill" Evans of Columbus, Georgia....

Dr. Anton Brice

Jan 8, 2025

Dr. Anton Brice, a respected internist, beloved father, and grandfather, passed away on January 8, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born on December 31, 1933, to the late Anton Melville Brice and Lillian Craft Brice. Dr. Brice spent his life proudly serving patients in the Decatur area. He was a kind, caring man who made a lasting...

Andrew Drooker

Jan 8, 2025

Andrew Drooker, beloved father, brother, son, partner and friend passed away on January 8th, 2025 at the age of 59. Andrew was born in Boston, MA to Peter Drooker and Nancy Drooker.

In 2012, Andy was finally diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, a disorder that effects the lungs and leads to an average lifespan of ~25 years old. Andy surpassed...

Frederick Whittington

Jan 7, 2025

FREDERICK BROWN WHITTINGTON, JR.

September 22, 1934 - January 7, 2025

Frederick Brown Whittington, Jr., born September 22, 1934, in McComb, Mississippi, died January 7, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was Professor of Business Administration, emeritus, at the Goizueta Business School of Emory University.

He was the only child of Frederick Brown and Zita Holmes Whittington....

Barbara Richards

Jan 7, 2025

Barbara Baldwin Richards

November 12, 1934 - January 7, 2025

Barbara Baldwin Richards died on January 7, 2025, after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents Sarah "Ruthie" Baldwin (nee Humphries) and Otto Baldwin, husband Robert and grandson Pili Richards. Barbara is survived by her daughter Dawn (Tim), son John (Tomoyo), granddaughter Ai (Zenas)...

Floresmindo Jovel Quintanilla

Jan 6, 2025

Dan McConaughey

Jan 5, 2025

Dan Eugene McConaughey, age 96, died peacefully at home at The Falls on January 5, 2025, surrounded by his three children. After 68 years of marriage to his beautiful wife Mary Emma, 17 days were all he could endure without her.

Dan had a passion for his family, the law, and nature. Born in Pataskala, Ohio on July 30, 1928,...

Michael Heaphy

Jan 5, 2025

Michael Patrick Heaphy passed away January 5, 2025, after a long illness. He was born August 31, 1954, to Marilyn Rose Sercu Heaphy and Leo Joseph Heaphy in Buffalo, NY. The family moved to Belleville, IL and then to Durham, NC, where he attended Bishop McGinnis Memorial High School and pitched on the baseball team. He attended NC State in...

Ted Whelchel

Jan 4, 2025

Theodore (Ted) Wright Whelchel, age 91, entered into the arms of his heavenly Father on January 4, 2025. He was surrounded by his wife, Ginnie, and daughter Sharon. Earlier, family had gathered, anointing Ted with oil, and singing and praying with him.

Ted was born on August 10,1933 to John and Effie Whelchel who preceded him in death. Ted was the...

Alviah Thielke

Jan 4, 2025

Alviah Lowell Thielke was born in South Bend, Indiana on May 1, 1930 along with his twin sister Leota, the babies of the family as children number 7 and 8. At age 17, Al enlisted in the Marine Corps and attended boot camp in Parris Island, SC. Voted "best dressed" at boot camp, Al was featured on postcards and in...

JoAnna Tatum

Jan 3, 2025

JoAnna Tatum, age 85, of Avondale Estates, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born on April 2, 1939, in Covington, Kentucky, and grew up in Boone County, Kentucky, as one of five children. JoAnna was the beloved daughter of the late Hazel Lee Code and John Bernard Code.

At the...

Mary Lynne Hamilton

Jan 2, 2025

On January 2nd, 2025, Mary Lynne Schmohl Hamilton danced into the arms of God. She is now spending eternity celebrating in the presence of her Savior.

Mary Lynne was born in Richmond, VA on February 20th, 1993 to John and Beth Schmohl. She grew up as a proud big sister to her younger brother, Trey, who remained one of her biggest...

Evelyn Pierson

Dec 31, 2024

Evelyn "Eugenia" Pierson, from Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2024.

She was 94 years old.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a stay at home mother whose emphasis was on taking care of her family.

Religion was also a very large part of her life. She was a devout...

Diane Jett

Dec 31, 2024

Mrs. Diane Dean Jett was born on December 10, 1939, at Crawford Long Hospital Atlanta, GA. Born the only child of Major M. B. Dean and Elizabeth Wright Dean. Diane traveled the world from Germany to Japan with her career Army family. Diane graduated from Frankford High School in Frankfort, Germany.

She fell in love and married Air Force Captain James...

Estelle R deJarnette

Dec 31, 2024

Tobitha Estelle (Rooks) deJarnette passed peacefully and entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Originally from Griffin, Georgia, she lived most of her life in Decatur and was currently a resident at Manor Lake Memory Care in Dawsonville, Georgia, where she was a favorite among the caregivers.

Estelle was preceded in death by her first husband Harold G. Merritt,...

Mary Baidya

Dec 28, 2024

Mary Anjole Baidya (née Adhikary), born on October 2, 1963, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 61 years old.

Mary was a devoted childcare provider for over 15 years, nurturing countless families with her care, love and dedication. She had a passion for praise and worship, gardening, cooking,...

Thomas Murray

Dec 27, 2024

Thomas ("Tom") Marion Murray passed away on December 27, 2024, in Decatur, Georgia.

Tom will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Tom was a pillar for his extended family and a mentor and role model to many. Tom was a "funny guy" and his quick wit and sense of humor were...