Obituaries

Jan 22, 2022

Susie Mae Adams (Bell) Jones

Susie Mae Jones was born November 16, 1923.  Our matriarch, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, surrounded by many loved ones passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022.

Susie was a lifelong resident of Atlanta, Georgia.  She loved to and did venture far to many places in...

Jan 19, 2022

Mrs. Robbie Pryor Ray Cantrell

Mrs. Robbie Pryor Ray Cantrell was born in Summerhill (Atlanta) on February 15, 1931.  She joined what is now Paradise Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and before becoming ill served on the Mother's Board.  She was a devoted and beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and...

Jan 19, 2022

Patricia Bowens of Decatur, Georgia passed on January 19, 2022.  Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM at  Bethsaida Baptist Church, 853 4th St., Stone Mountain, GA 30083.  Viewing will take place on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors Chapel, 492 Larkin...

Jan 16, 2022

Patrick O. Milligan

The Milligan family is saddened to announce the passing of Patrick O. Milligan, age 51, on January 16, 2022. Patrick, a resident of Decatur, Georgia.

Patrick was born on September 27, 1970, in Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. He attended Florida Air Academy and St. Croix Academy before enlisting in the...

Jan 16, 2022

Orrin McKinney

Mr. Orrin McKinney, of Atlanta, Georgia passed January 16, 2022.  Viewing will be held Monday, January 24, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors Chapel, 492 Larkin Street, SW. Atlanta, Georgia 30313.  There will be a private funeral service limited to the family only.  All family members attending...

Jan 14, 2022

Mrs. Nellie Lee Myers of Atlanta, passed January 14, 2022.  Funeral service will be private.  Ivy Beyond The Wall Ceremony of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11 a.m. in our chapel, followed by public viewing from 12 noon until 4 p.m.  The funeral service on Monday, January 24, 2022, at...

Jan 14, 2022

Robert Thomas

Mr. Robert Thomas of Atlanta, Georgia passed on January 14, 2022.  Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Liberty Baptist Church, 395 Chamberlain St, SE. Atlanta, Georgia 30312.  Viewing will take place on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Carl M. Williams...

Jan 13, 2022

Paul Smith

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 27, 2022 in the Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors Chapel at 12 Noon. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 1 PM - 5PM in the chapel.

Jan 12, 2022

He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.                                                                                                                                                             (Psalm 91:1)

On the evening of January 12th, 2022 at Legacy Transitional Care and Rehab in Atlanta, Georgia, Jonathan Evans Menefee heard the voice of his Savior and he quickly answered, "Yes Lord, I'm ready".  He closed his...

Jan 12, 2022

William Forest Moody, Jr.

Mr. William Forest Moody, Jr., of Atlanta, passed January 12, 2022.  Graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Westview Cemetery, with Reverend Damon P. Williams, PhD.,  officiating.  The remains may be viewed at our chapel on Thursday, January 20, and Friday January 21, 2022 from 1...

Jan 4, 2022

Fred Denson, III

Fred Denson of Decatur, Georgia passed on January 4, 2022.  Funeral Services will take place at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Liberty Baptist Church, 395 Chamberlain St. SW. Atlanta, Georgia 30312.

Viewing will take place on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Carl...

Dec 29, 2021

Mr. Roosevelt Hughley

Graveside Services will be held 12 Noon Saturday, January 8, 2022 Bethel Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery 3481 County Road 30 Shorter, AL.

Dec 28, 2021

Ms. Jennel Rankins

Funeral Services for Ms. Jennel Rankins will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 1 PM in the Carl M. Williams Funeral Home Chapel. viewing will be held held from 11 AM ro the hour of service.

Dec 26, 2021

Mr. Keenan Deonte  of San Marco, Texas, passed December 26, 2021.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 11 a.m. in our chapel, with Reverend Tracy Wheeler, officiating.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, attendance is limited. All in attendance are required to have face covering.

These services will be recorded and streamed live. In...

Dec 19, 2021

Edolya Napier

Edolya Napier, age 88, passed away December 19, 2021 in Cincinnati, OH. She is survived by her loving children, Valencia Thompson (Rev. John), Jarcelyn Ashford, Anthony Napier (Kelly) and Rev. Lindsey Napier (Phyllis); her siblings, Eloise Walker and Claudia Jean Henderson; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild, other relatives and friends.

Funeral...

Dec 14, 2021

Dwain L. Ingram

Mr. Dwain L. Ingram of Douglasville, Georgia passed on December 14, 2021.  Funeral Service will take place on Monday, December 27, 2021 at 12 Noon at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 6175 Campbellton Rd. SW. Atlanta, Georgia 30331.

Interment will take place following the service at Mozley Memorial Gardens, 3180 South Sweetwater Road,...

Dec 14, 2021

Sharon Henderson

Ms. Sharon Henderson of Atlanta, Georgia passed on December 14, 2021.  Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Liberty Baptist Church, 395 Chamberlain Street SE. Atlanta, Georgia 30312.  Interment will follow at Lincoln Cemetery, 2275 E. Boone Blvd. NW Atlanta, Georgia 30314.

Viewing will take place...

Dec 4, 2021

James Braque Sellers

James Braque Sellers, 70, of Atlanta, GA, passed unexpectedly on December 4, 2021.  He was a graduate of C. L. Harper High School and Morehouse College.  He leaves to cherish in his loving memory, his wife of 41 years, Faye Scott Sellers; four children, Kristen Vales, Kiersten Mathews, James Sellers and Jarrett Sellers.  Viewing...

Nov 30, 2021

Jack D. Shannon, Sr. of Atlanta, passed August 22, 2022.  Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Big Bethel AME Church, 220 Auburn Ave., NE, with Rev. John Foster, Ph.D., Senior Pastor, officiating.  Interment, Westview Cemetery.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at 10 a.m.  The public viewing...

Nov 30, 2021

Mrs. Barbara E. Cotton of Atlanta, passed Tuesday, April 5, 2022.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 1540 Pryor Rd., SW, Atlanta, GA, Rev. Isaiah J. Waddy, Pastor, officiating, Rev. Gregory Eason, Eulogist.  Interment, Lincoln Cemetery.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at...