Cremation Society of Georgia

Chris Herod, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 4th, 2024, in Dunwoody, GA. Born on September 29th, 1964, in Grove Hill, AL, Chris spent his childhood in Stone Mountain, GA, and attended Tucker High School. Chris earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech and built a diverse career as a mechanical engineer across various industries. He eventually specialized in the Pulp and Paper sector, where he worked for Andritz, Inc. Chris married Renate Marie Gonzales in 1991, and together they raised two sons, Ethan and Alexander (Sasha). He was a devoted father, always his sons' biggest fan, and Renate's best friend. Chris was also thrilled when his parents,...

Died June 25, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born in Atlanta, GA on February 16, 1930. She retired from The Georgia Association of Educators after 25 years. She was preceded in death by son, Mike. Survived by sons Ricky and Jimmy, nieces and nephews.

Norma Jean Dawson Mahood-Bay was born in Bramwell, West Virginia on September 23, 1936, the sixth child of Sadie Doss Dawson and Jon Rages Dawson. She grew up in Bramwell, and graduated from Bramwell High School in 1955 where she played the first chair clarinet in the local and all state bands. The head majorette, she's the only majorette at Bramwell High School to twirl fire batons! She attended the Jefferson School of nursing in Roanoke, Virginia and worked as a registered nurse in West Virginia, Virginia and Florida. She was married to John Jefferson Mahood in 1961 until his death in 1999. Then, she was married to Elmer Hall Bay from 2001 until his death in 2016. After raising her...

James Reid Conyers, 76, passed away June 1, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Reid was born on December 10, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia to Christopher Thornwell Conyers and Kathrine Golucke Conyers. Reid attended E. Rivers Elementary School and The Westminster Schools before matriculating to the University of Georgia, where he was a member of the Track and Field team and Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was also an alumnus of Georgia State University, from which he earned two master's degrees. Upon graduation from college, Reid was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army and served two years in the Field Artillery. He then joined the Army Reserves, retiring as a Lieutenant...

Joyce Pressley Ragan passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024. Joyce was a lifelong resident of the Atlanta area. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Charles E Ragan, Sr, her son Charles (Barbara) E Ragan Jr and grandson Brian J Bennett. Joyce is survived by her daughter, Leslie Bennett, and sons Russell (Scott Dickinson) Ragan, Troy (Sallie) Ragan. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Chad Ragan, Jane (John) Stewart, Emma (Andrew) Bennett, Carrie (Matt) Bone, Christina (Drew) McPherson, Becca (Mona Sumibcay) Bennett and Troy Ragan Jr, along with seven great-grandchildren. Joyce was an incredible wife, loving mother and super star grandmother, known to her grandchildren...

Sharon Kay Richardson Walker, 66 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Sharon was born January 8, 1958 in Chicago, IL. Sharon grew up in Nalerigu, Ghana, West Africa where her father served as a medical missionary at the Baptist Medical Centre. She graduated from Triad High School in Troy, IL. and received her B.S. in nursing from William Jewell College, Liberty, MO. Sharon married Charles Culpepper Walker on Jan 4, 1986, and is survived by her loving children, son, Philip Charles Walker and daughter, Laura Anne Walker of Dallas, GA. Sharon is survived by her mother Irma Jane Gowan Richardson, brother Donald Wayne (Annette) Richardson of St. Peters, MO, sister Marilyn Sue...

John Charteris Thompson, Jr., 88, of Roswell GA died April 19, 2024. "Jack" Thompson, is preceded in death by his parents Virginia and John Charteris Thompson, Sr., his sister Virginia Thompson Schenck and his granddaughter Lyndie Life Thompson. Jack grew up in Wellesley, MA, but traveled south to Atlanta to attend and graduate from Georgia Tech. He married the love of his life Sara Annette Grubbs Thompson and they enjoyed 66 years together. Jack had a successful career in insurance with The Equitable and later became the founding member of Benefit Concepts, LLC; an employee benefit consulting firm. He was an active member of Rock Springs Presbyterian Church and later Roswell Presbyterian...

Charles Gary Mutz passed away April 3, 2024, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Fossum Mutz, and his children Dr. Eric F. Mutz (Schuyler Rideout), Stacey Katherin Mutz Howe (Michael), Charles Garrett Mutz (Christen) all residents of Atlanta. He adored his six grandchildren James Walker Mutz and Elizabeth Avery Mutz residents of Pensacola and Samuel Patrick Howe, Anna Welsh Howe, Charles Grayson Mutz and Connor Garrett Mutz of Atlanta. Gary was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 26, 1941, to Charles George Mutz and Mary Katherine Nation Mutz. He grew up in Lombard, Illinois, and graduated from Glenbard High School. Gary...

Sarah Tahler Draut, known equally by loved ones as Sarah and Sally, left this earthly life in the early morning hours on April 2nd, 2024, at the age of 67. Her final months, weeks, and moments were spent surrounded by dear ones and her beloved Boston Terriers at her home in Decatur, Georgia. Sarah's essence is captured in a remembrance written by Prosper Hedges. "It is not possible to articulate Sally's impact on my life, my friend's lives, and those whose lives we touch. She is as big as the sky. Her compassion was unwavering. Over and over again she chose to transform grief into love, fear and anger and overwhelm into a chrysalis that split into new life. And because she had done it she...

Dr Frank Major Pickens, died April 1, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Born February 9, 1947 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Robert Olin Pickens, Jr. and Caroline Major Pickens. Frank grew up at 515 Connecticut Avenue in Spartanburg and graduated from Spartanburg High School and Wofford College. While at Wofford, he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and was President of Delta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order. He graduated from Emory School of Medicine, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency and Pulmonary Medicine Fellowship at Emory. He practiced medicine in Atlanta until his retirement in 2020. Dr. Pickens was team physician for the Georgia Tech Baseball Team for 34 years...

Dr Frank Major Pickens, died April 1, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Born February 9, 1947 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Robert Olin Pickens, Jr. and Caroline Major Pickens. Frank grew up at 515 Connecticut Avenue in Spartanburg and graduated from Spartanburg High School and Wofford College. While at Wofford, he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and was President of Delta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order. He graduated from Emory School of Medicine, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency and Pulmonary Medicine Fellowship at Emory. He practiced medicine in Atlanta until his retirement in 2020. Dr. Pickens was team physician for the Georgia Tech Baseball Team for 34 years...

Stacey Allen Blaylock, age 61, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Stacey was born on July 11, 1962 in Marietta, Georgia to Jane C. Allgaier and William Blaylock. For most of her life, she played competitive sports with softball being her number one sport where she played for the top teams in the country and was able to tour Russia in 1990. She won several World Series Championships and was also inducted into the Georgia Softball Hall of Fame in 1996. Later in life, she began to focus on raising her two sons and loved to teach them how to play ball. She adored spending time with her two grandchildren. Stacey is preceded in...

Eugene Albert "Gene" Grasser, Jr passed away on March 5, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 81. Born to Eugene Albert Grasser and Audrey Prewitt Hess on November 13, 1942, in New Orleans, LA. Gene was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and cherished mentor and friend to many. Gene was a man of many talents and interests. An avid reader and historian, he possessed a wealth of knowledge and was always eager to share his wisdom with others. His dedication to learning was evident through his educational achievements including a BBA and MBA from Tulane University and membership in the Beta Alpha Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi, Omicron Delta Epsilon and Omicron Delta Kappa honor...

Eugene Albert "Gene" Grasser, Jr passed away on March 5, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 81. Born to Eugene Albert Grasser and Audrey Prewitt Hess on November 13, 1942, in New Orleans, LA. Gene was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and cherished mentor and friend to many. Gene was a man of many talents and interests. An avid reader and historian, he possessed a wealth of knowledge and was always eager to share his wisdom with others. His dedication to learning was evident through his educational achievements including a BBA and MBA from Tulane University and membership in the Beta Alpha Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi, Omicron Delta Epsilon and Omicron Delta Kappa honor...

Jim was born in Upper Darby, PA. He moved to Cleveland, TN at a young age and considered Tennessee his home. Jim was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and enjoyed a career in medical sales with Baxter Healthcare, Renal Division, retiring in 2002. Jim was an avid bridge player and enjoyed golfing, cribbage, and boating. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 55 years, Janet Lefler Hesser; son Keith Hesser and wife, Stacey; Sandpoint, ID; daughter Kathy Fraser and husband, Humphrey, Gainesville GA; granddaughter Kyra Campbell and husband Nico, Grand Cayman Island; grandson Ethan Fraser and wife Kazia, Gainesville GA. A private service will be held at First...

Bennett A. Thomas, Jr., fondly known as Ben, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024 in his Marietta, Georgia home surrounded and supported by his family. Ben was born and raised in North Carolina where he grew up with the love of his life, Tina. They were childhood sweethearts and married for 66 years. A true love story. Ben graduated from the Business School at University of North Carolina. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began a long term financial career with Owens-Illinois Inc. Upon retirement, he entered the private sector as a successful business owner in Marietta, GA. Ben was a devoted and loving husband, father and brother. He has touched the lives of so...

Edwin Bonner Conner, Jr. (Ed) passed away on March 2, 2024 at 92 years old. Ed was born in Augusta, Arkansas on November 7, 1931 to Edwin Bonner Conner Sr. (Speedy) and Anabel Goodwin Conner. Ed graduated from Philips Exeter Academy in 1950 then received his BA in Business Administration from SMU in Dallas, TX in 1954. He was a very proud member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Ed dutifully served in the US Air Force 1954-1957. Following his service to his country, Ed returned to Arkansas to run the family farm. While at SMU, Ed met his beloved wife of 60 years Ann Pleune Conner. The two had a long courtship between Dallas and Augusta, Arkansas, ultimately leading to their marriage...

Alma Ogletree Fuller, 95, of Avondale Estates, Georgia passed away March 1, 2024. Alma was born May 8, 1928 in Crawfordville, Georgia to Othur Boyd and Agnes Ogletree. Excelling scholastically, Alma was Taliaferro County's 1942 Atlanta Journal Spelling Bee champion. She graduated in 1945 from Alexander Stephens High School and was Valedictorian of her class. Alma moved to Atlanta where she graduated from Southern Business University. She was the manager of R.C. Allen Business Machines while attending John Marshall Law School. A trailblazer of the time, Alma founded Alma Fuller Realty in 1966 serving as the principal Broker and Owner. She continued to work every day until age 90. Alma was a...

"Big Tom", 85, passed away suddenly in Atlanta, GA, on February 24, 2024. Born in Syracuse, NY to Theodora H. Coyne and Thomas C. Coyne, Tom was a graduate of Admiral Farragut Academy and of the University of Miami where he earned a degree in Business Administration. He then met the love of his life, Betsy Sheard, and they married on July 16, 1960. They started their family in Maryland, moved to Michigan and finally settled in Atlanta in 1973. Tom was a successful businessman. His quick wit and ability to relate to anyone made him the ultimate salesman. Tom was predeceased by his parents, and his sister Connie. He is survived by his wife, Betsy, four children, Tom Coyne (Marybeth), Kelli...

Dorothy Belle Dickson Farmer died peacefully on February 3, 2024 at home surrounded her loving family. She was born on June 17, 1927 in Clarksville, Tennessee to Ella Belle Stanfield and Eskew Batson Dickson. She graduated from Clarksville High School and Vanderbilt University, a Phi Beta Kappa math major and member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She worked in the Treasurer's o?ce after graduation. Having known each other since high school, Dorothy reconnected with Henry Farmer after he returned from service in World War II. They married in 1950 and enjoyed a long loving 65 years together until Henry's death in 2015. They lived in Nashville TN, Macon GA, Muskogee OK, Louisville KY, Atlanta GA,...