Jonathan Joseph McKibben, 35, died at his Decatur home on October 7, 2017. He was a devoted son, brother and uncle. Jonathan had a loving heart, especially toward the special needs population and he loved the Lord. He was artistic, comical and quick-witted. Jonathan struggled with mental illness for much of his life and thankfully, Jonathan is finally at peace. He is survived by his mother,...
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Joanne Parsons left us on October 13, 2017 to be with her beloved Lord. She is not going with fear but rather with joy. Joanne leaves behind her children, Donna Smith (daughter) and Chris McDaniel (son); 3 grandchildren, Christian McDaniel, Hayden McGarity and Darian McDaniel. She will be dearly missed by many. The Family will hold a private gathering. Condolences...
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John Robert Kelly was born May 31, 1985 in Columbus, Georgia to Katherine S. Kelly and Lawrence A. Kelly, III. John was a 2004 graduate of Shaw High School and was employed with Alexander Construction for the past six years until his health would not allow. After a strong battle with cancer, John passed away at the age of 32...
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Erik Russell Anderson On Sunday, September 10th, 2017 Erik Russell Anderson passed away suddenly at the age of 57. Born in Alameda, California but spent most of his adult life in Woodstock and Snellville, Georgia. He was a member of Snellville United Methodist Church. Career In Erik’s early career, he ran a successful printing business with his brothers, Lee and...
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Ronald “Ronnie” Ethan Clark, age 73, of East Point, Georgia, passed away on October 3, 2017. Mr. Clark was born on July 25, 1944, in Thomaston, Georgia, as the oldest of eight brothers and sisters to his parents, Ms. Laura Reeves Clark and Mr. Sidney Clark. He graduated class 1962 from Pike County High School. Throughout his life, he was...
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Alice Marie Ekman Nichols (AMEN) was born September 14, 1946 in Columbus, Georgia to Sarah Alice Bell Ekman and J.O. Ekman (Joe). Marie devoted her life to raising her 4 boys and was known as the neighborhood “Mom”. She was instrumental in helping raise her grandchildren, spending many years in Tucson, Arizona. They were the apple of her eye. Marie moved to...
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Ocelia Jo McLean, a resident of Village Park Retirement Center, Peachtree Corners, GA, died on September 26, 2017, as a result of complications related to dementia and a series of strokes. She was born January 14, 1932, in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of Eli and Clio Perkins. Life Story Jo graduated from Chaffey High School, Ontario, California, in 1949. She...
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Mr. Whitfield Ross, age 83, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on September 25, 2017. On August 16, 1934, Mr. Ross was born in Yatesville, Georgia and attended Darnell Cookman Elementary and Turner High School. He spent most of his career working at Beers doing construction and security. Outside of work, you were likely to find Mr. Ross either in the...
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Mr. Harold D. Parks, Sr., 71 of Waverly Hall, Georgia died September 21, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Born October 3, 1945 in Columbus, Georgia. He was the former manager of Food Giant and Lee Drugs in Columbus, Georgia. Mr. Parks was a member of the Shepherd’s Chapel in AR. He loved his family, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...
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The Reverend Gene Waller Cheek Owens, age 83, a life-time resident of Atlanta, died on September 12, 2017. Born on October 27, 1933, she was an ordained Episcopal deacon, serving the Diocese of Atlanta. She graduated from Bass High School and was active in many volunteer and civic organizations throughout her life. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in...
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