Shirley Ann Jones
Jun 2, 2024
Shirley Ann Googe Jones of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 99. She is survived by her daughters Elaine Smith, Amy Jones, and Bonnie Kallenberg, and 21 grand and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Schlund, husband, Louis H. Jones (Casey), son, Danny Jones,...
Kenneth James Maclean
Jun 1, 2024
Kenneth James MacLean, born on June 27th, 1954, in Peoria, Illinois, passed away on June 1, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 69. Ken graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1977, earning a degree in Biology.
Ken began his career with the Coca-Cola Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he served as a Quality Assurance Rep. Later, he transferred...
Marvin Lawrence Kuhl
May 27, 2024
Marvin Lawrence Kuhl, 72, of Smyrna, GA, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 in his sleep. Marvin was born on November 16, 1951, grew up in Smyrna, with his parents and two sisters. He graduated from Campbell High School in 1969 and was recognized as “Mr. CHS.”
Marvin had an adventurous spirit, an infectious laugh and could tell a...
Roger Peter Bray Jr.
May 26, 2024
Roger Peter Bray, Jr., known as Peter, passed away on May 26, 2024, in Atlanta, GA, at the age of 66. Peter was a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, coach, and sportsman.
Peter was born on August 22, 1957, in Moultrie, GA, spent his adolescence in Albany, GA prior to attending Sewanee and then graduating from the University...
Joyce Pressley Ragan
May 20, 2024
Joyce Pressley Ragan passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024. Joyce was a lifelong resident of the Atlanta area. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Charles E Ragan, Sr, her son Charles (Barbara) E Ragan Jr and grandson Brian J Bennett. Joyce is survived by her daughter, Leslie Bennett, and sons Russell (Scott Dickinson) Ragan,...
Lillian Mook Mandyck
May 19, 2024
Lillian Mook Mandyck passed into her Savior’s arms on Sunday, May 19, 2024. She was 94.
Lillian was born to James A. Mook, Jr. and Mildred McTeer Mook in Tampa, Florida on June 8, 1929. She graduated from Plant High School and Florida State University. Lillian taught in Tampa public schools and also for a Department of Defense Dependents school...
Robert Eugene Hicks
May 9, 2024
Robert Eugene Hicks, beloved son, partner, brother, uncle, and friend to many, passed away at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA, on May 9, 2024, due to complications following heart surgery. He was 60 years old.
Robert was born at Emory Hospital, the third child and only son of James Robert Hicks, Jr., and Mary Ann Penn Hicks. Growing up...
Sharon Kay Walker
May 8, 2024
Sharon Kay Richardson Walker, 66 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sharon was born January 10, 1958 in Chicago, IL. Sharon grew up in Nalerigu, Ghana, West Africa where her father served as a medical missionary at the Baptist Medical Centre. She graduated from Triad High School in Troy, IL. and received her B.S. in nursing...
Laverge Pope Austin
Apr 24, 2024
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Laverge Pope Austin, passed away on April 24, 2024, after a short illness. She was 71. She was born to the late Jerry and Thelma Pope, in Atlanta, Georgia on December 17th, 1952. Laverge graduated from Murphy High School in 1968 and she attended Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She was an avid walker and...
George Franklin Ball Jr
Apr 21, 2024
George Ball, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and accomplished lawyer, peacefully passed away on April 21 at the age of 74. Born in California, George’s childhood as a military child led him to various locations, including his favorite duty station, Hawaii, where he graduated from the prestigious Punahou School.
After completing his undergraduate studies in Industrial Management at Georgia Institute...
John C Thompson Jr
Apr 19, 2024
John Charteris Thompson, Jr., 88, of Roswell GA died April 19, 2024. “Jack” Thompson, is preceded in death by his parents Virginia and John Charteris Thompson, Sr., his sister Virginia Thompson Schenck and his granddaughter Lyndie Life Thompson. Jack grew up in Wellesley, MA, but traveled south to Atlanta to attend and graduate from Georgia Tech. He married the love...
Gerald Victor Ledoux
Apr 16, 2024
Gerald V. LeDoux, 80, a kind-hearted soul known for his compassion, love for animals, and unwavering resilience, passed away on April 16, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Born on April 15, 1944, in Massachusetts, Gerald often joked about his birthday coinciding with tax day. He brought a light-hearted spirit to even the most mundane occasions. He approached life with a gentle...
Charles Gary Mutz
Apr 3, 2024
Charles Gary Mutz passed away April 3, 2024, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Fossum Mutz, and his children Dr. Eric F. Mutz (Schuyler Rideout), Stacey Katherin Mutz Howe (Michael), Charles Garrett Mutz (Christen) all residents of Atlanta. He adored his six grandchildren James Walker Mutz and...
Sarah Tahler Draut
Apr 2, 2024
Sarah Tahler Draut, known equally by loved ones as Sarah and Sally, left this earthly life in the early morning hours on April 2nd, 2024, at the age of 67. Her final months, weeks, and moments were spent surrounded by dear ones and her beloved Boston Terriers at her home in Decatur, Georgia. Sarah’s essence is captured in a remembrance...
Dr. Frank Major Pickens
Apr 1, 2024
Dr Frank Major Pickens, died April 1, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Born February 9, 1947 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Robert Olin Pickens, Jr. and Caroline Major Pickens.
Frank grew up at 515 Connecticut Avenue in Spartanburg and graduated from Spartanburg High School and Wofford College. While at Wofford, he was a member of...
Joseph Newton Purdy
Mar 31, 2024
Joseph Newton Purdy passed away peacefully on the 31st of March 2024, at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Wilson Purdy, and sons Patrick Wilson Purdy and Michael Joseph Purdy. Joe leaves behind two sons, Dan (Sandy) and Tim (Patty), daughter-in-law Amy Purdy, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren, as well as his...
Brent Edward D'Huyvetters
Mar 27, 2024
Born October 5, 1951 in Easton, PA, he was the son of William and Geraldine D’Huyvetters. He graduated from Easton Area High School in 1969. Following high school graduation he attended and graduated from Moravian College. Brent worked for over 40 years in the Atlanta area as a car salesman. He enjoyed walking every day, gardening (especially caring and harvesting...
Stacey Allen Blaylock
Mar 24, 2024
Stacey Allen Blaylock, age 61, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Stacey was born on July 11, 1962 in Marietta, Georgia to Jane C. Allgaier and William Blaylock. For most of her life, she played competitive sports with softball being her number one sport where she played for...
Ann Patricia Cushing
Mar 18, 2024
Ann Patricia (Lawlor) Cushing (89) of Monroe, Ga passed away March 18, 2024. She was born June 12, 1934 to the late Martin and Catherine (Watts) Lawlor in Waterbury, Connecticut. She is survived by daughter Jean Sherrill (Don), grandchildren Bonnie Cushing, Nicholas Sherrill, Rachel Sherrill, brother in-law Alan Cushing (Diana) and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her...
