Obituaries
Glenda Jean Smith
Dec 4, 2023
Glenda Jean Smith passed away on December 4th, 2023. Glenda was a long-time resident of Avondale Estates, GA and retired from the VA Hospital after 40+ years od dedicated service.
Glenda is survived by her brother, Ronnie Smith and sister-in-law, Connie Smith of Woodstock, GA, several nieces and nephews and lifelong friend, Dianne Ergle. She was preceded in death by her...
Virginia Davis
Dec 1, 2023
Virginia Davis of Decatur, Georgia died on December 1, 2023. She was 75 years old. She had suffered from a prolonged illness for 12 years and had been cared for in her home during these years.
Virginia was born in Quincy, Florida and grew up in Perry, Florida. She graduated from Perry High School and went on to Florida State University...
Victor Anthony Kramer
Dec 1, 2023
Victor Anthony Kramer, devoted husband, loving father, and inspiring colleague, teacher and friend to all who were privileged to know and spend time with him, passed away at 84 on Dec. 1 after a brief period in hospice. Victor, along with his joyful spirit and infectious laugh, will be forever cherished and deeply missed.
Born to Edward and Leota Kramer in...
Kyle Bronson Copeland Staloch
Nov 28, 2023
In loving memory of Kyle Staloch, a bright light and love known for his vibrant spirit, limitless generosity, and contagious smile. Kyle's life, though tragically short, was filled with joy, love and laughter.
Kyle's life unfolded across the Lone Star state. Born in Wichita Falls, Kyle grew up in Midland/Odessa before pursuing studies in psychology, sociology and business. He graduated from...
Mary Joanne Rawls
Nov 28, 2023
Mary JoAnne Rawls, 88, of Decatur Ga., passed away on November 28, 2023, after a brief illness. Born on February 10, 1935, in Ideal Ga, a small farming railroad town 45 miles southwest of Macon, Ga. She was the daughter of Wilhelmina Smith McCarty and Lester McCarty. She attended R. E. Lee High School in Thomaston, Ga., and furthered her...
Andrea C. Hestley
Nov 27, 2023
Andrea Clyde Hestley was born on May 11, 1949 to Clyde and Elaine Hestley. She had two older sisters, Sandra and Gail. Andrea graduated from Avondale High School and Oglethorpe University. Her 40+ year career in the Emory University System spanned across many different areas and after retirement continued volunteering at Emory. Hobbies in her spare time included reading, learning,...
Veronica Margaret Hamilton
Nov 27, 2023
Hamilton, Veronica Margaret "Roni" of Tucker, Georgia passed away November 27, 2023, after a sudden illness. Roni was born July 19, 1954. She worked for Kraft Foods and AT&T Mobility, where she retired from in August of 2020.
Roni was preceded in death by her mother, Veronica G. Hamilton; her uncle and aunt, George D. and Margaret H. Walter from...
Sara Elledge Madden-Morris
Nov 26, 2023
Sara Elledge Madden Morris
After a courageous twenty-year battle with cancer, Sara Elledge Madden Morris of Dawsonville, Georgia, went to her eternal home on November 26, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on December 1, 1935, she was just a few days shy of her eighty-eighth birthday.
Sara was born in Ware Shoals, South...
Carol Burroughs Lowe
Nov 26, 2023
Carol Burroughs Lowe, of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, after a brief illness. She was 83 years of age. Born April 10, 1940 in Athens, GA to Isabel and Ralph Burroughs, she moved to Atlanta's West End neighborhood in 1946. She attended Lee Street Elementary School. The family moved to Tucker during her school age...
Barbara Welsh
Nov 24, 2023
Barbara (Stiburek) Welsh, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Decatur, Georgia.
She was born in Nampa, Idaho on December 18, 1930, to parents Charles Stiburek and Mary Irene Yorgason Stiburek. She was raised in Cascade, Idaho and worked in her parent's bakery. She often visited cousins and family in Boise and Wyoming and attended Brigham Young University in...
Golden Cole Marrett
Nov 23, 2023
Mrs. Goldie was born May 6, 1921 in the city of Commerce, GA. She attended public school, graduating in 1939. She was diligent and worked after school hours and weekends for class="widget-2d918b u_1606813100 dmCustomWidget" data-lazy-load="false" data-title="" id="1606813100" dmle_extension="custom_extension" data-element-type="custom_extension" lock-element-for-editing="true" icon="false" surround="false" .00 a day while attending business school at night.
On December 23rd, 1949 she was married to J.B. Marrett, who bought their first home which they later sold to...
Johnny Paul Mcleod
Nov 22, 2023
Johnny Paul McLeod, age 78, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 with his children by his side. Johnny was born on April 26, 1945 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Gerelda and Barnie Duma McLeod. He lived his entire life in the Stone Mountain area. Johnny was preceded in death by Glenda, his loving wife of 52...
Elizabeth Ann Ralston
Nov 19, 2023
Elizabeth (Liz) Ralston - Born May 31, 1954, transitioned on November 19, 2023
Liz was born and raised in Blue Ridge, Georgia to Winston and Bernadine Ralston. She grew up loving to play outside. From the time she could walk she could be found on the ballfield or basketball court. Later in life she had a great passion for tennis and...
Bonnie Bishop
Nov 17, 2023
Bonnie Grant Hunter Bishop, the second daughter of John P. Hunter and Ann Egleston Hunter was born 2/19/49 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Her sister, Ann (1946) was already residing there. Her brother, John P. Hunter III (1950), and sisters, Dede (1952) and Becky (1954) completed the family.
Bonnie was survived by her husband, Dennis Bishop; daughter, Jenny R. Henle; son, Doug...
Bradley Monroe Kelley
Nov 16, 2023
In loving memory of Brad Monroe Kelley, a cherished husband, father, son, and grandfather. Known for his love of family, Brad found joy in the company of his wife, Barrie Bolton, and daughters, Leighann Taylor and Heather Kelley. His adoration extended to his grandchildren, Kayden Calicott, Sammie Calicott, and Brody McGinn, as well as his son-in-law Brad Taylor and their...
Gladys Louise Burney
Nov 15, 2023
Gladys Wilkins Burney
July 16, 1927 - November 15, 2023
Gladys Burney passed away peacefully on November 15th when God reached down, took her hand and led her to heaven.
Gladys was born on July 16, 1927 in DeKalb County, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her parents Scott and Willie Wilkins, her siblings Olin Burney, Doc Burney and Pauline Mills and...
Dorothy Jean Penman
Nov 13, 2023
Dorothy Grant of Birmingham, Alabama, received her wings on November 13, 2023. She was a devoted Christian that always made it a priority to put her faith first and into action. Additionally, she was baptized at First Baptist Church in Ensley, Alabama.
Dorothy met her former husband Darby Penman in Ensley, Alabama. Their union brought forth two illustrious son's, DeShawn Penman...
Angelina Katsoudas
Nov 12, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angelina "Evangelia" Katsoudas on November 12, 2023. She was born on December 20, 1932, in Piraeus, Greece. She married Angelo G. Katsoudas and immigrated to the United States in 1958. They lived in Thomasville, GA where they raised their family. They owned and operated the Zestos Drive In.
She...
Linda May Hrenko
Nov 11, 2023
Linda Hrenko passed into God's hands on November 11, 2023 after
a heroic 4 year fight with ALS.
Linda Baker was born March 1948. She grew up in Jersey Shore
and graduated from Jersey Shore High School and attended
Technical School in Washington, DC. In 1970 she met her soon to
be husband, Karl Hrenko, who was working in Washington, DC.
They married in 1972 and...
William Duncan Wright
Nov 10, 2023
Bill was born in Sturgis, Mississippi. He was the only son of Rev. William Miles Wright and Mary Florra Duncan Wright. He grew up in several Mississippi towns, including Brooksville, and Columbus. Bill received his B.A. from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi and his Master of Social Work from Vanderbilt University in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army in...
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