Obituaries

Apr 19, 2019

Dr. Barbara Brice

Dr. Barbara Brice of Atlanta, passed April 19, 2019. Barbara Gohanna Brice, Ph.D., born February 28, 1927,  made a peaceful transition to her heavenly home on Friday April 19, 2019. She leaves a sister, four children, six grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren and a host of other family and relatives  to cherish and celebrate...

Apr 16, 2019

Gregory Edward McKinney

Mr. Gregory Edward McKinney of East Point, GA, passed April 16, 2019.  Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut St., SW, Dr. Richard W. Wills, Sr., Pastor, Reverend Caroline Terry, officiating, Dr. Charles Albert Harper, III., officiating.  The remains will be placed...

Apr 13, 2019

Virginia Wilson Hill

Virginia W. Hill, 85, of Atlanta GA, passed away on April 13th, 2019 in Austell, GA. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00, Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, with the, Rev Fr. Jerome McKenna and Rev. Mr. Joseph Goolsby, officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery.  The...

Apr 7, 2019

Kenrick Karshaw Byrd

Mr. Kenrick K. Byrd of Atlanta died April 7, 2019.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Mar 27, 2019

BJ (Bettye) Harris

It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of BJ (Bettye) Harris announces her departure from this life on March 27, 2019.  Prior to a lengthy illness, BJ was an active resident at Nursecare of Buckhead, pertaining to all things musical.

BJ Harris was a lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church North. ...

Mar 24, 2019

Dr. Edward McGhee Williams

Alumnus Edward McGhee Williams '54, affectionately known as "EB", was born December 10, 1933 in Augusta, Georgia. He was the oldest of three sons born to the late Dr. Edward Buchanan Williams and the late Mrs. Beatrice McGhee Williams. After obtaining advanced degrees Columbia University, both parents returned to begin long-term teaching careers...

Mar 18, 2019

Carrie Willie Willis

Mrs. Carrie Willie Willis of Atlanta, passed March 18, 2019.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 12 noon at Shady Grove Baptist Church, 1147 Osborne St., SW, with Reverend James N. Tukes, Senior Pastor, officiating.  Interment, Lincoln Cemetery.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at...

Mar 14, 2019

Mildred Darlene Perkins

Mrs. Mildred Perkins, of Snellville, Georgia, passed on March 14, 2019.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Mildred D. Perkins will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 10A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 25 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312.  Public Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior...

Mar 7, 2019

Bernice Watkins

Mrs. Bernice Watkins of Atlanta, passed March 7, 2019.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Word Of Faith Family Worship Cathedral, 212 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA, Bishop Dale C. Bronner, Pastor, Reverend John Williams, officiating.  Interment, Georgia National Cemetery, Canton GA  at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March...

Mar 6, 2019

Bessie L. Rounsaville

Mrs. Bessie L. Rounsaville of Atlanta, passed March 6, 2019.  Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cosmopolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, 170 Vine St., N.W., Reverend Dr. Debora F. Grant, pastor, officiating.  Interment, Lincoln Cemetery.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at...

Mar 3, 2019

Myeesha Latriece Newton

Ms. Myeesha Latriece Newton, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, transitioned on March 3, 2019.

Ms. Newton was a jubilant and accomplished young lady.  She relished in every opportunity to provide quality instruction and programming for students.  As a staunch believer in the power of learning and service, she worked tirelessly to render her...

Feb 28, 2019

Sylvia Gail Hinds-Reid

Mrs. Sylvia Gail Hinds-Reid, 71, of Atlanta, passed on February 28, 2019.

The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Hinds-Reid will be held on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 11 AM at Turner Monumental AME Church, 66 Howard St., Atlanta, Georgia 30317 with Plemon El-Amin, Eulogist.  Interment, Carver Memorial Gardens.

The...

Feb 24, 2019

Christinia Brown Riley

Mrs. Christinia Brown Riley of Atlanta, passed February 24, 2019.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 2295 Benjamin E. Mays Dr., SW, with Rev. Damon P. Williams, Ph.D., Senior Pastor, officiating.  Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.  The remains will be placed in...

Feb 20, 2019

Jabari Nathiel White

Mr. Jabari Nathiel White of Forest Park, GA passed February 20, 2019.  Memorial service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 1 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA  30305.  Survivors are his wife, Ebony Matthews White; father, Nathaniel White; sister, Natalie White; a host of nieces...

Feb 19, 2019

Mrs.  Gloria Delores Cooks

Mrs. Gloria Delores Cooks of East Point, GA passed February 19, 2019.  Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Dixie Hills First Baptist Church, 1995 Morehouse Dr., NW

Feb 10, 2019

Katherine Padgett

Mrs. Katherine Padgett, of Atlanta, passed on February 10, 2019.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Katherine Padgett will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00A.M. at our chapel.  Interment, South-View Cemetery.  The cortege will assemble at the residence at 10:00A.M. on the day of the service.

Public Viewing will be...

Feb 10, 2019

Cassandra Yvonne Perry

Mrs. Cassandra Yvonne Perry, of Atlanta, passed on February 10, 2019.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Cassandra Perry will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 1:00P.M. at Flipper Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, 580 Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard with Rev. Dr. Gregory V. Eason, Sr., Pastor, Officiating.  The...

Jan 23, 2019

Patricia J. Byard

Mrs. Patricia J. Byard of Riverdale GA, passed January 23, 2019.  Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 12:00 Noon at Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 220 Auburn Ave., NE with Rev. Dr. John Foster, Ph.D., pastor, officiating.  Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.  The remains will be placed in...

Jan 22, 2019

Kelvin Demitris Morgan

Mr. Kelvin Demitris Morgan of Lithonia, GA, passed January 22, 2019.  Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 11 a.m. at our chapel, with Reverend Phillip Spann, officiating.  Interment, South-View Cemetery.  Survivors are his mother, Virginia Morgan Willis; son, Dionte D. Morgan; sister, Yontria Morgan (Kevin) Stallings; granddaughter, Leilani N....

Jan 21, 2019

Aldin Phillips

Mr. Aldin Phillips of Fitzgerald, GA, passed on January 21, 2019.  Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut Street, Atlanta, GA 30314.  Interment, Georgia National Cemetery.  Family and friends may attend the viewing at 9:00 a.m. The closed casket service will begin at...