Oct 30, 2020

Joan Elizabeth O'Brien Diemer of Decatur Georgia passed away on Friday October 30th at the age of 81. She was the daughter of the late William and Meta O'Brien and she was predeceased by her husband Raymond P. Diemer (1986). Joan and Ray moved to Atlanta in 1970. Joan was involved in the Athletic Sports Carnival to raise money for...

Oct 29, 2020

Clifford Reese McLendon Jr. of Columbus Ga. died Thursday October 29, 2020 in Decatur Ga. He was born in Columbus on August 25, 1929 to Clifford Reese McLendon and Kate Fussell McLendon. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth McIlwain McLendon; daughter, Elizabeth (John) Barrett and his grandson, John Clifford Barrett. He was preceded in death by...

Oct 26, 2020

Edward Flanigan, 89, of Conyers, passed away on Monday October 26, 2020. Mr. Holley was a proud Army veteran who served his country during the Korean Conflict. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday November 6, 2020 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

Oct 25, 2020

Jack Zeigler Glover, Sr., 93, passed peacefully surrounded by those he loved on October 25, 2020. Jack was born on April 6, 1927 to Rhett and Ruth Glover, and joined a large family of siblings. After high school, Jack joined the Army and served his country during WW II. With an honorable discharge under his belt he finished his military...

Oct 25, 2020

Martha Ruth Andrew Lewis, formerly of Avondale Estates, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. She would have been 92 on November 10. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Lewis, and her mother, Ruth Little Andrew and her nephew, Rex Andrew. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Charles and Kay Andrew of Conway, AR...

Oct 24, 2020

Clark D. Scoggins, age 87, passed away October 24, 2020. He leaves his children Susan Monkman, his daughter, Dow Scoggins, son and Stacy Tillman, daughter, Laurel, Jordan, Dustin, Casey, Cameron, Nick and Cooper, his grandchildren, Oona, Madison, and Grayson, his great-grandchildren. Clark was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia. He attended Decatur Boys High during his high school years. Later,...

Oct 24, 2020

Beatrice (Bea) Pritchard Fowler, 100, of Decatur, Georgia passed very peacefully on October 24, 2020 at her home in Brunswick, Georgia. Family and personal caregivers were by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph (Joe) Marion Fowler, Sr; son, Robert A Fowler; sisters, Pauline Pritchard and Miriam Cooke (Paul); daughter in law, Leslie Guerrant Fowler. She...

Oct 20, 2020

William M. Riley, Jr. (Bill), 75, of Lilburn GA passed away on Tuesday October 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Sheryl Riley. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Vann and Christi Riley of Johns Creek; son, Shane Riley of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Brayden, Grant, and Blake; and partner, Carole Harrison...

Oct 19, 2020

Frances Darnell Williams, 99, of Montclair Assisted Living and formerly of Clairmont Place in Decatur, GA passed away on Monday October 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, J. Robert Williams and son, Bob Williams, Jr. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Phil and Ginger Williams of Dunwoody, daughter-in-law, Claudia...

Oct 18, 2020

Betty E. Brown age 86 of Decatur passed away on Sunday October 18, 2020. She was a daughter of the late Jarvis R. and Hazel Evelyn Brown. Betty was a life long resident of Decatur, GA and is survived by cousin, Betty Garrison. A graveside service will be Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Melwood Cemetery with Mr....

Oct 15, 2020

Eloise Cheek Pounds, 92, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020. A native of DeKalb County, she was born December 8th, 1927 to Ina Akin Cheek and James Lee Cheek. Eloise called the “Oak Grove Community” her home for all 92 years. Her parents owned and operated the Cheek Dairy and Store in the community. Eloise was a 1945 graduate...

Oct 13, 2020

Oct 13, 2020

George "Nick" Poolos, age 72 of Atlanta, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by family. A native of Atlanta, he was a lifelong member of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral. He owned and operated his own construction company for more then 40 years, that helped build the skyline of Atlanta. He is survived by his loving...

Oct 11, 2020

Frances Anne Smith Kelnhofer, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on October 11, 2020. She was born on August 15, 1935, in Centralhatchee, Georgia, and spent most of her adult life in the Atlanta/Decatur area. She is survived by her children Becky (Chris) Bowen, Bruce (Kathy) Kelnhofer, Frank (Dee) Kelnhofer, Richard (Jerry) Kelnhofer, and Nancy Platt. She is also survived by...

Oct 10, 2020

Ena Moore died peacefully at her home on the evening of Oct. 10, 2020. She was receiving at home hospice care for the last five weeks of her life, providing a blessed opportunity for her family, including her children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren, to spend time with her. We talked, laughed, cried some, sang some, and listened to music...

Oct 9, 2020

Sander Wayne Weber was born in Norfolk VA on May 31, 1967. His family moved to Providence R I in early 1969 where his father was Executive Director of The American Cancer Society, RI Div. He attended Providence public schools from MLK Grammar School to John Howland and Nathan Bishop and both Hope and Classical High School. He then lived...

Oct 8, 2020

Ralph “Buddy” William Tuggle, Jr.,70, died peacefully on October 8, 2020, at his home in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Buddy was born September 30, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia to Ralph William Tuggle, Sr. and Alice Armistead Tuggle. Buddy was a graduate of Briar Cliff High School and West Georgia College. He owned and operated Clayton County Hardware in Riverdale, Georgia for...

Oct 7, 2020

William Reid Probst, age 87, of (Smoke Rise) Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bill grew up in Baltimore Maryland. He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, attended Cornell University where he played lacrosse and was a Phi Gamma Delta. His junior year, he moved to Atlanta and transferred to Georgia Tech earning...

Oct 6, 2020

Martha Louise Rooks Wood Jones, 104, died October 6, 2020, at Emory Wesley Woods Towers in Atlanta, GA. Born in Carroll County, GA, she was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Rooks and Floye Cartwright Rooks. Her deep Christian faith directed her daily activities. She loved people and gave a big smile and a wonderful welcome to all she met. She...

Oct 5, 2020

Anita Yezzette (Strickland) Waldorf, 78, went to be home with her heavenly Father October 5, 2020. Ms. Waldorf was born to Harvey Burnette Strickland and Edwin Lee Brantley June 11, 1942. She is now reunited with them. Anita enjoyed telling jokes and always had a smile on her face. She also loved spending time writing, penning poetry, and using her...