Obituaries

May 1, 2014

Pearlie Williams

Ms. Pearlie Mae Williams passed away in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Her remains for forwarded to Chambers Funeral Home of Bessemer, Alabama for funeral and interment.

The Celebration of Life for Ms. Pearlie Mae Williams will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at ...

Apr 30, 2014

Jamima Branch

Mrs. Jamima Branch passed away in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, April 30, 2014.

Jamima was born on August 31, 1915 in Rockingham, North Carolina to Jessie and Martha Wall.  She was the third of eleven children.

She moved to Morristown, New Jersey in...

Apr 28, 2014

Earl Murray, Sr.

Mr. Earl S. Murray, Sr., of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014.

His funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Apr 27, 2014

Shanna D. Jones

Ms. Shanna D. Jones passed away in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, April 27, 2014.

Her remains were forwarded for funeral and interment to H. H. Roberts Funeral Home, 38 South Gettysburg Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45417, 937-268-6886.

Apr 25, 2014

Mattie Hines

Mrs. Mattie Lou Shepherd Hines of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014.

Her remains were forwarded for funeral and interment to Vines Funeral Home, 211 B Street, Southwest, LaFayette, Alabama 36862.

Apr 25, 2014

Marguerite F. Simon

Miss Marguerite F. Simon of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on April 25, 2014.

Retired professor of physical education at Spelman College and longtime member of First Congregational Church, Miss Simon is survived by a nephew, Edward L. Simon and a niece, Margaret Summerour, both of Atlanta,...

Apr 23, 2014

Sarah Allen

Mrs. Sarah Allen passed away in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.

A chapter has closed for the lovely Sarah Lawrence Allen – a woman who collected and produced beautiful things. Her demeanor was tempered and quiet, like the libraries where she spent her professional career....

Apr 20, 2014

Baby Boy McCarty

Jesus loves the little children. All the children of the world. Red and yellow, black and white; they are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world.

Graveside Service for Baby Boy McCarty will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014.

Apr 16, 2014

Gerald Blalock

Mr. Gerald Antavious Blalock passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida.

Funeral Service for Mr. Gerald A. Blalock will be held on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 11:00AM at Zion Grove Baptist Church.

Apr 14, 2014

George Yancie

Mr. George Emory Yancie of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014.

Committal Service for Mr. George Emory Yancie will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, 7780 Ono Road, Palmetto, Georgia.

Mar 31, 2014

Gene H. Burrough

Mr. Gene Harold Burrough, retired professional sports agent of Suwanee, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014.

Celebration Services for Mr. Gene H. Burrough will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2014 in Shiloh Baptist Church, 1118 W. Beaver St., H.B. Charles,...

Mar 22, 2014

Darryl R. Jones

Mr. Darryl Ronald Jones passed away in Duluth, Georgia on Saturday, March 22, 2014.

His remains were transported for funeral and interment to Serenity Funeral Chapel, 1714 Avenue F, Birmhingham, Alabama, 205-785-3520.

Mar 13, 2014

Ernestine B. Banks

Mrs. Ernestine Brooks Banks of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Mrs. Ernestine B. Banks was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the only child of Preston Brooks and Matilda Weaver Brooks. At a young age she joined Cosmopolitan A. M. E. Church, where she maintained a lifelong membership...

Mar 6, 2014

Clarie G. Whalum

Clarie Guy Whalum of Atlanta, GA, died on Thursday, March 6, 2014, following complications from surgery.

Widow of Wendell P. Whalum, Sr. and mother of the deceased Wendell P. Whalum, Jr., Clarie is survived by her five siblings and their families.

A cryptside service...

Mar 5, 2014

Charlie A. Hurt

Mr. Charlie A. Hurt, owner of Charles Boutique and Retail Salon, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

Funeral service for Mr. Charlie A. Hurt will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 11 am at Headland Heights United Methodist Church, 2147 Dodson Dr., SW with Rev. George P....

Feb 18, 2014

Vanester Pugh

Reverend Doctor Vanester Pugh of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014.

The Celebration of Life Service for Reverend Doctor Vanester Pugh will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 11:00AM at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 1150 Westview Drive, Southwest, Reverend James H. Sims, Jr., Pastor, officiating....

Feb 11, 2014

Eunice Durham

Mrs. Eunice W. Durham of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014.

The Funeral Service for Mrs. Eunice W. Durham will be held on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 11:00AM at Flipper Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, 580 Student Movement Boulevard (Fair Street, Southwest) with Reverend Augusta H....

Feb 3, 2014

Virginia T. Whatley

Mrs. Virginia T. Whatley of 1304 Calhoun Terrace, Southwest, Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014.

The Funeral Service for Mrs. Virginia T. Whatley will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11:00AM at Providence Baptist Church, 2295 Benjamin E. Mays Drive, Southwest, Atlanta, Georgia. Her...

Feb 1, 2014

Alandis Spells

Mr. Alandis Guy Spells of Decatur, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014.

His remains will be forward to Harrison's Funeral Home of Memphis Tennessee, (901)452-7331 for funeral and interment.

Jan 30, 2014

Edward Blackwell, Jr.

Mr. Edward D. Blackwell, Jr. of College Park, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2014.

The Celebration of Life for Mr. Edward D. Blackwell, Jr. will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 12:00Noon at Breakthrough Christian Center, 3078 Benjamin E. Mays Drive, Southwest, Atlanta, Georgia with...