Jul 22, 2021

Dorothy Lewellyn (“Dot”) Davis Moye passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Born in 1941 to Rev. Thomas M. Davis Sr. and Mary Bailey Williams Davis, she was the oldest of four siblings. Her father ministered to a succession of Presbyterian congregations, so the family moved frequently during her childhood, from Montevallo, Ala.; to Rustin, La.; to New Orleans, which...

Jul 20, 2021

A gentle soul and free spirit, Athena Anemogiannis, 30, died Tuesday, July 20, at her home in Atlanta.Athena was born Feb. 1, 1991, in Atlanta. Her affinity for nature and experiential learning was very much nurtured at Academe of the Oaks, the high school from which she graduated in 2009.Athena's gentle presence was soothing to others. Through her years of...

Jul 19, 2021

Jul 17, 2021

James Edmund Carson, Jr. of Atlanta, age 63, suddenly passed away on July 17, 2021.Jim was born on June 4, 1958 in Atlanta to James Edmund Carson, Sr. and Gay Barr Carson. He loved the South and made Atlanta his home for his entire life. As a young boy, his lifelong love of fishing was encouraged by his “Uncle Charlie”...

Jul 16, 2021

Marion Patricia Chapman passed away on July 16, 2021 at the age of 101. Her life story is one of generosity and devotion to family and friends. She was loved greatly by many, and will be sorely missed. Marion was born and lived for 36 years in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. She was very close to her family throughout her life,...

Jul 15, 2021

George Callinicos died peacefully on July 15, 2021 of natural causes. George was an intelligent and peaceful man, a voracious reader and student of history. He dedicated his life and soul to his loving wife Lilian (Evangelia), living just shy of celebrating their 48th Wedding Anniversary this coming Thursday, July 29th. George and Lilian were always by each other’s side,...

Jul 14, 2021

Harriet Lorraine Schroeder, MD went home to heaven unexpectedly on July 13, 2021, at age 83. She was a beloved sister, aunt and great aunt, a well-respected radiologist, and most importantly a follower of Jesus. Harriet was born to George William and Lorraine Antoinette Wilson Schroeder on March 4, 1938, in Pinckneyville, Ill., moving to Memphis as a child when...

Jul 13, 2021

Clark, Randy, Ph.D, of Decatur, died July 13 of natural causes. A published scholar whose expertise encompassed the whole of American media, Randy shared that knowledge for more than thirty years as a beloved and admired college professor, most recently at Clayton State University. He is survived by his sisters Cindy, Cathy, and Christy; his brother-in-law Mike Bayne; and hundreds...

Jul 11, 2021

Joyce loved people. She leaves behind a large circle of family and friends who will miss her terribly. Joyce was born in Wahoo, Florida on March 3, 1929. Her father, James Albert Bennett, died when she was just 18 months old. Joyce had seven siblings. Ailene, R.J. and Adrian passed away as children, but her sisters Eunice (Hamilton) and Kathrine...

Jul 10, 2021

Dorothy (Dot) Eiselstein Branscomb, 87, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021. Dot was born in Orlando, FL on October 26, 1933 to Dana and Louise Eiselstein. Growing up in Orlando, she met and fell in love with John Branscomb, son of a local preacher. Following college, the two married and settled in Decatur, GA, where,...

Jul 8, 2021

Anais Francis Stewart, beloved daughter of Malcolm LenCharles Stewart and Brenda Wardrett Stewart, was born January 11, 1993 in Decatur, Georgia. She gave her body back to the dust and her soul to the Lord on Thursday, July 8, 2021. She leaves to cherish her memory: her parents; grandfather, Lenchow Stewart of Columbus, OH; grandmother, Bessie M. Wardrett of Newport...

Jul 7, 2021

Eugene “Gene" Lewis Callaway, 55, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on July 7th at Northside Hospital in Duluth. A cause of death has not been determined. Gene was born on September 13, 1965 in Atlanta, Georgia to Mayson and Catherine Callaway. He is the youngest of their 3 children, following older brother, Gus, and older sister, Lou. He was a...

Jul 7, 2021

John Louis Evans of Decatur GA passed away July 7, 2021 at 90 years of age. Dad was born in Statesville NC in May 1931 to John Louis and Helen Brown Evans. His father was employed by Purcell’s Drug Store and his mother was a teacher at what is now Mitchell Community College in Statesville. Dad went to work early...

Jul 5, 2021

John Allman Dooley, Jr. age 62, passed away July, 5, 2021. He was born July 16, 1958 in Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, John (Jack) Allman Dooley, Sr. and Gloria Strickland Dooley and his beloved dog. Paul. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, his son, John (Jay) Dooley III (wife Stephanie) and brother, Ansel...

Jul 4, 2021

Edward Monroe Wise, Jr, of Commerce, GA entered the Gates of Heaven on July 4, 2021. He was born in Tampa, Florida to Reverend Edward Monroe Wise, Sr. and Sarah Louise Roberts Wise on September 13, 1930. He was preceded in death by his wife Vera Allen Wise and his sister Mayre Louise Campbell (Dan). Surviving are his two sisters,...

Jul 3, 2021

Deddie Marie (Pendley) Autry, 56, left this world on July 3rd 2021 surrounded by her family. She had been struggling with illness for many years. We find comfort in knowing she is finally at peace. She was a native of Decatur and attended Shamrock High School. Back in those days you could always find her hanging with friends at her...

Jul 2, 2021

Death came to Naomi Wilson Whittemore Bell at 8:28 a.m., Friday, July 2, 2021, but even death did not diminish a lifetime of love and caring for family and friends. Characterized by a sense of humor, quick wit, keen intelligence, an engaging, warm personality, adventuresomeness, mental sharpness, and inventiveness; she maintained a wide variety of interests. She was an avid...

Jul 2, 2021

Ellen Louise Baskin, age 57, passed away on Friday, July 2,2021 at her home in East Atlanta, Ga. Ellen was born in Hollywood, Florida and grew up enjoying the Florida Sunshine. Ellen is survived by her brother, Michael Baskin (Jeanine) of Chattanooga, sister Julie Barron (Cameron) of Atlanta, nephew Sean Baskin of Boulder, Colorado her niece Kelly Baskin-Allison (Adam) of...

Jun 30, 2021

Mildred Harris Hay, 96, of Covington, GA passed away on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at her residence. A native of Atlanta she worked at the Bell Bomber Plant in Marietta during World War II. A fabulous cook, she enjoyed cooking Sunday dinners for her family and keep her mind sharp by working crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by...

Jun 30, 2021

Vivian Carlton Gates III died June 30, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 22, 1936 in Columbus, Georgia. He was the son of Ethel Eleanor Davidson and Vivian Carlton Gates Jr. and stepson of Robert Marshall Thweatt. Always teased about his name, he went by Buddy in his younger life and Carlton in adulthood. Carlton was...