Michael Wilcox
Feb 3, 2025
Michael Wilcox, age 77, of Stockbridge, Georgia, died February 3, 2025. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 21, 1947, to the now late Newton O. Wilcox, Jr., and Reba Rickels Wilcox. His service to our country in the U.S. Army was an achievement he held with great pride. A dedicated member of The Ole Country Church in McDonough,...
Edward Arrington
Jan 29, 2025
Edward Alonzo Arrington, Jr., known affectionately as Ed, of Lithonia, Georgia, died January 29, 2025, at the age of 65. A funny, creative and talented soul, Ed was a jack of all trades, with a knack for fixing things. His hands were never idle, always seeking out something to repair or reassemble. His mechanical inclinations qualified him well for his...
Monna Reagin
Jan 21, 2025
Monna Darlene Ramey Reagin, age 62, of Newborn, Georgia, died January 21, 2025. She was born March 2, 1962, one of seven children of the late D.R. & Pauline Ramey. A spirited and dedicated individual known for her jovial personality, Monna's life was filled with laughter, love, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to her family. Monna was employed by Lithonia...
Densford Cartledge
Jan 15, 2025
Densford Hoke "Denny" Cartledge, Jr., age 66, of Conyers, Georgia, died January 15, 2025. Raised in Lithonia, he was a 1976 graduate of Lithonia High School and worked for BellSouth/AT&T for many years until his retirement in 2012. Denny's passion for the water was evident in his love for the beach and bass fishing. His enthusiasm for the outdoors also...
Lula Gordon
Jan 7, 2025
Jane Gordon, 85, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, died January 7, 2025. Born Lula Jane Forester on September 15, 1939, she was a beacon of love and thoughtfulness, touching the lives of many with her warm and generous spirit. Jane found joy in planting and tending to her flowers and vegetable garden and expressing her love for the Lord through song....
Sarah Pope
Jan 5, 2025
Sarah Alice Pope, born May 1944 in Lithonia, Georgia, was the second child of Jesse & Sarah Jo Pope. She was loved by both her mother, daddy, her older brother and 2 younger brothers. Fragile yet strong, she loved others and loved being with others, especially her family and extended family. She lived most of her life in Lithonia and...
Mary Thomas
Dec 31, 2024
Mary Lynn Thomas, age 83, of Lithonia, died December 31, 2024. She was born one of five girls to Byron and Colie Mitchell on June 27, 1941, in Lithonia, Georgia, where she grew up. As a child she attended Rock Chapel Elementary and later graduated from Lithonia High School. Professionally, she worked in law firms in Decatur and Conyers for...
Betty Ledford
Dec 24, 2024
Mrs. Betty B. Ledford, age 92, of Lithonia, Georgia, died December 24, 2024. Born on October 21, 1932, in Cartersville, Georgia, she was known for her loving nature and thoughtful consideration for others. Her grandchildren will always remember when their love for skating led her to get a job working concessions at the local skating rink. She loved fishing with...
Irene Knight
Dec 14, 2024
Irene A. Knight, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, died December 14, 2024, at the age of 97. Born September 3, 1927, in Redan, Mrs. Knight was a warm-hearted homemaker with an unwavering commitment to her family, her church, and her community. She was known for her kindness and her acceptance of everyone. Her hobbies included shopping and collecting trinkets and nicknacks....
Maria Morrow
Dec 10, 2024
It is with profound sadness, great love and sincere appreciation that we share the peaceful passing of Maria Rosario Esparza Morrow on December 10, 2024. Born on May 13 in 1953, Maria lived a full life with a family that she held so dear. She was the very proud mother of two daughters: Maria Regina Davis Keene, and Sonia Amanda...
Joyce Carroll
Dec 9, 2024
Joyce Carroll, age 83, of Buford, Georgia, died December 9, 2024. Born Nellie Joyce Chaney on October 17, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the only daughter of the now late John Ingram Chaney, Jr., and Nellie Belle Chaney. Full of love and dedication to serving others, Joyce was a registered nurse by profession, employed by the State of Georgia...
Eleanor Ellis
Dec 8, 2024
Eleanor Patricia "Patsy" Ellis, 95, of Gainesville, formerly of Redan, Georgia, died December 8, 2024. Born August 18, 1929, in Demorest, she was the daughter of the now late Hoyt & Amy Watson. Her life was a testament to the power of a caring heart, a vibrant spirit, and a devotion to her faith and family. Patsy's life was deeply...
John Anderson, Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
John Wilburn Anderson, Jr., "Johnny", age 55, of Conyers, Georgia, died November 17, 2024. Despite an accident that left him disabled at age 24, Johnny found joy in fishing, visiting the lake, and cheering on his beloved Atlanta Braves. He possessed a unique ability to bring laughter and lightheartedness to any situation, often playfully aggravating his great-nieces and great-nephews who...
Martha Scott
Nov 17, 2024
Martha Frances Hanson Scott, born November 14, 1924, spiritedly embraced a century of life before her death on November 17, 2024. "Mama Scott", as she was affectionately known to many, was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the now late Thomas and Mary Hanson, lived most of her life in Tucker and Conyers, and most recently resided in Canton. Martha was...
Jimmy Ramsey
Nov 13, 2024
Jim Ramsey, age 75, of Conyers, Georgia, died November 13, 2024. Jim was a proud Oklahoman, born and raised, until life brought him to Georgia. He was an active member of his community, serving as the President of the Lions Club in Mannford, Oklahoma, in 1982. Jim's sense of service extended to his faith, where he was a long-time member...
Robert Deal
Nov 7, 2024
Robert (Bobby) L. Deal, 92, of Newborn, Georgia, died peacefully on November 7, 2024, at Haven Memory Care, Athens, where he received wonderful end-of-life care. He was born February 28, 1932, in Savannah, Georgia, the only child of Curtis S. and Mattie Rushing Deal. Bobby was 1949 Savannah High School "Accelerated Group 1" Class graduate where he played football and...
Kenneth Busbee
Nov 3, 2024
Kenneth "Kenny" Daniel Busbee, age 52, of Covington, died November 3, 2024. Born June 24, 1972, Kenny was an inspiring figure to many and was known for his love of people and ability to make conversation with anyone. He had a passion for music, dancing, spending his free time riding his 4-wheeler and traveling, often to churches near and far...
Virginia George
Oct 30, 2024
Virginia Carolyn Kirkpatrick George, age 91, of Lithonia, Georgia, died October 30, 2024. Carolyn was a devoted mother and homemaker. She spent several years creating straw kitchen witches for local stores from her home and later worked in a local deli. She had a passion for painting ceramics and quilting, often spending hours on end with neighbors or anyone else...
Mary Mitchell
Oct 28, 2024
Mary Dell Kelly Mitchell, 76, of Covington, Georgia, died on October 28, 2024. She was born in Lithonia, GA, on September 19, 1948, to the now late Warren E. & Anna Kelly. Mary's love for children led her to work in several church nurseries throughout the years, and later she dedicated many years of her life to being a family...
Ada Elizabeth Bruce
Oct 24, 2024
Elizabeth M. (Beth) Bruce, age 89, of Conyers, Georgia, died October 24, 2024. She was born in the Newton County community of Oak Hill on December 6, 1934, the youngest of three daughters to Robert and Ruby Mitchell. For many years, Mrs. Bruce worked in school cafeterias where she prepared and served meals to students. She was also in high...
