Obituaries

Mar 29, 2026

“He lived a life marked by kindness, humility, and a generous heart — a quiet reflection of Micah 6:8, which reminds us to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly. His goodness spoke louder than words ever could.”

Norval Lee Norris was born on April 1, 1941, to Velma Myrtle Norris and Howard Hugh Norris in Dayton, Ohio. He...

Jun 2, 2026

Mr. Nathaniel Billings of Atlanta, passed June 2, 2026.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

May 31, 2026

Mr. Jerome Landers of Atlanta, GA, passed May 31, 2026.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later,

May 26, 2026

Mrs. Betty Jean Wise of Atlanta passed May 26, 2026.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Dixie Hills First Baptist Church, Dr., 1995 Morehouse Dr., NW.  The Reverend Michael E. Sutton, Pastor, officiating.  Interment, Westview Cemetery.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at 10 a.m.  The public viewing...

May 22, 2026

Mrs. Renee (Robinson) McCoy of Alpharetta, GA, passed May 22, 2026. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut St., SW. Reverend Kelly M. Smith, Jr., Pastor, officiating. The Omega Omega Service of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be held at 10 a.m. at the church. The public...

May 22, 2026

Mrs. Nancy Roberta (Cornelius) Oldham of Atlanta, GA passed May 22, 2026.  Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 12 p.m. at Flipper Temple AME Church, 580 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd., SW.  Reverend Elijah Shafah, Sr. Pastor, officiating.  The Omega Omega Service of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will be held at the church at 11...

May 15, 2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Patrick Apollos Swasey on May 15, 2026, at the age of 83. Patrick was born on March 9, 1943, in Jamaica, West Indies, to the late Alfred Swasey and Lucille Swasey. He attended school in the Parish of Manchester, until 6th grade. His father was a grocery shop owner from Belize, Central...

May 9, 2026

Reginald Lee "Rex" Pleasant Jr., 69, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on May 9, 2026. Born April 12, 1957, in Charleston, West Virginia, Rex lived a life defined by loyalty, laughter, and an unshakeable love for the people he called his own.

Rex was a gifted athlete from an early age. He pitched his team to the Little League World Series...

Apr 28, 2026

Miss Bessie Mae Lamar of Stone Mountain, GA, passed April 28, 2026.  Memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Martin Street Church of God, 148 Glenwood Avenue, SE with Pastor Arthur Grier, officiating.

Apr 27, 2026

Mrs. Bettye Chew of McDonough, GA, passed April 27, 2026.  Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11 a.m. at New Hope Cathedral, 1738 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA, with Bishop Richard Lephart Mack, Pastor, officiating.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at 10 a.m.  Public viewing will be on Tuesday, May 5,...

Apr 22, 2026

Ms. Mary Louise Phillips of Atlanta, passed April 22, 2026. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12 noon at Deliverance if Faith House of Miracles, 1730 Hollywood Road, NW, Atlanta 30318.  Apostle Bessie Arnold, Pastor, officiating.  Interment, Lincoln Cemetery.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at 11 a.m.  The public viewing...

Apr 22, 2026

Mrs. Frances Eleanor Losey of Mableton, GA, passed April 22, 2026.  Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Antioch  Baptist Church, 540 Cameron Madison Alexander Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.  The Reverend Kenneth L. Alexander, Pastor, officiating.  Interment, Greenwood Cemetery.  The remains will be placed instate at the church at 10 a.m.

The services will...

Apr 20, 2026

Mr. Marcus Eugene Bishop, Jr. of East Point, GA, passed April 20, 2026. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church North, 540 Cameron Madison Alexander Blvd., NW, with Reverend Kenneth L. Alexander, Pastor, officiating. Interment, Westview Cemetery. The remains will be placed in state at the church at 10 a.m....

Apr 17, 2026

Apr 16, 2026

Ms. Betty Jean Wyatt of Atlanta, passed April 16, 2026.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in our chapel, 492 Larkin St., SW.  Interment, Westview Cemetery.  Public viewing will be Friday, April 24, 2026 at the chapel from 1 to 6 p.m.

Apr 13, 2026

Mrs. Ardella Miriam Jennings of Atlanta, passed April 13, 2026 In Charlotte, NC at the Presbyterian Medical Center.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Dixie Hills First Baptist Church, 1995 Morehouse Dr., NW, Reverend Michael E. Sutton, Pastor, officiating.  Interment, South-View Cemetery.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at...

Apr 7, 2026

Funeral Service for Mrs. Velma Moultrie will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, at 1:00pm at Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut Street, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314. The Omega Omega Service of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be held at the funeral home at 10:00am, the morning of the service. Interment, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 12 Noon at Haynesville...

Apr 3, 2026

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1041 Moreland Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA 30315.

Mar 29, 2026

Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12 noon at Saint Paul AME Church 1540 Pryor Road, S.W., Atlanta, GA 30315 with Reverend David Cobb, officiating.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at 11 a.m.  The public viewing will be on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at our chapel from 1 to 6...

Mar 22, 2026

Mr. Brian Murden, Sr. of Fairburn, GA, passed March 22, 2026.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 2275 Joseph E. Boone Blvd., NW with Reverend Bennie E. Calloway, Jr. of New Life Community Church, officiating.  Interment, Lincoln Cemetery.  The public viewing will be on Friday, April 3, 2026...