Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Mrs. Delores Jones Anderson, age 84, of Tucker, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Mrs. Anderson was born in Atlanta to Jimmy and Runette (Foster) Jones on March 15, 1937. Delores was a dedicated, wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, teacher and friend to many. She graduated Bass High School in 1955 and went on to attend Tift College. Delores went on to teach at Mountain Park Elementary School in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a member of Tucker First United Methodist Church and NTO Tucker Baptist Church. Mrs. Anderson leaves behind her loving husband, James "Andy" Anderson of Tucker, her son Greg Anderson of Chicago, Ill. and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She...

Musician-Engineer Donald D. Day, a gifted musician, passed away at the age of 94, leaving two children, Christina (Day) Weinstein of Marietta, Douglas Day of Minneapolis, MN, 2 grandchildren, Dr. Cynthia (Zettler) Greeley and Caren (Zettler) Warren, 3 great grandchildren, and one sister, Miriam (Day) Cox of Cincinnati, OH. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife, June, of 69 years, parents, Harry and Mabel Day of Hudson, South Dakota, 3 brothers, Lester of Alcester, S.D., Oliver and Warren of Sioux Falls, S.D., and one sister, Dr. Marcia (Day) Anderson of Cincinnati, OH. Don performed on the harmonica at age 6, self taught clarinet, rehearsed with The Municipal Band, went directly into...

Mr. John Calvin Upchurch, Sr., age 93, of Brookhaven, GA, died Saturday morning, February 12, 2022, at home in hospice care following on extended illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Hopper Upchurch. He is survived by his son, John C. Upchurch, Jr. (Cindy). He was a retired Dekalb County educator and coach. He had been a member of Skyland United Methodist Church since 1965. Graveside service Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 1:00pm at Floral Hills Cemetery, Tucker, Ga with the Rev. Dr. Miguel A. V?lez officiating.

Mrs. Dorothy Allen Little of Decatur died January 16, 2022. She is survived by her children, Richard A. Little, Barbara Little Newton, Robert E. Little, and ten grandchildren. Mrs. Little was a graduate of the University of Alabama and a public-school teacher. She was married to her beloved husband, Farris Richard Little, for almost 49 years and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She attended Westminster Presbyterian Church. Interment and family graveside service, Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to Camp Westminster or the Missions Fund, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1438 Sheridan Road, NE, Atlanta, 30324.

Francis Thayer "Fritz" Forrester, 84 of Decatur passed away January 14, 2022. Fritz is survived by his wife, Barbara Forrester, children; Herb Shane Forrester (Heidi) of Monroe, GA, Michael Dale Forrester of Needville, TX and Katherine Forrester of Snellville, Ga, granddaughter; Samantha Rodriguez of Oregon. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 12pm to 2pm at Floral Hills Memory Gardens Cemetery Chapel with a graveside service to follow at 2pm.

ATLANTA, GA. Charles David Schmitt, 47, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 1/11/22. Charles attended Beaver Dam High School followed by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and had a successful 15+ year career in IT sales & project management. He adored his puppies, taking daily 4-mile walks and the outdoors especially spending long days at the beach. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Nisha and is the beloved son of Leo and Virginia (Huettl) Schmitt. Surviving siblings Joseph (Patricia) Schmitt, David (Katherine) Schmitt, Christine (John) Wedel, Ronald (Amy) Schmitt, Diane (Ronald) Hinz. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death...

ATLANTA, GA. Charles David Schmitt, 47, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 1/11/22. Charles attended Beaver Dam High School followed by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and had a successful 15+ year career in IT sales & project management. He adored his puppies, taking daily 4-mile walks and the outdoors especially spending long days at the beach. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Nisha and is the beloved son of Leo and Virginia (Huettl) Schmitt. Surviving siblings Joseph (Patricia) Schmitt, David (Katherine) Schmitt, Christine (John) Wedel, Ronald (Amy) Schmitt, Diane (Ronald) Hinz. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death...

MARCELINA FLORES-Marcelina Flores, 76, passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2022, in Austin, TX. She was born April 28, 1945 in Elgin, TX, the daughter of Leonicio and Feliz (Borrego) Flores. Around the age of 10 years old Galveston, TX became her home. She was a graduate of Ball High School class of 1964. Doraville, GA was her home for over 50 years. She worked with CDC for over 30 years. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Martha McBride, Josefa Flores, and Estella Hernandez. Surviving are her sister, Beatrice Carrizales, of Waco, TX. Her brother, John Richard Flores, of Texas. Her children, Brandt Nickerson and his fianc?, Amira Morrow, of Doraville, GA;...

Toni L. Zamarripa Kraus, one of the most generous people the world has ever known, finished her race and entered her eternal home December 31, 2021. Toni was born July 7, 1944 in San Diego, California to Anthony and Pauline Zamarripa. She lived in several states during her life, settling in Marietta, GA. Toni is the mother of 4 sons, Richard (Stephanie)Romanowski, Rob (Misty)Kraus, and Kenny Kraus. Her son, Sean M. Kraus, preceded Toni in death, as did sisters Kathleen Sandoval (Ernesto) and Paula Lucero (Bill). Toni is also survived by several grandchildren: Nicco Romanowski, Mason Kraus, Parker Kraus, Meghan Nenninger, Sarah Kraus, Declan Kraus, Delaney Kraus, Amanda Torbert, Ashton...

Frederick J. Simmons, long-time Professor at Albany Junior / Darton College, passed away peacefully in Atlanta, Georgia on February 19, 2021 after a long illness. Born in the eastern mountains of West Virginia, he grew up in Charleston, obtained his Master's degree from the University of Tennessee, and moved to Albany in 1971 with his wife, Harriet Luebke Simmons. He taught sociology, criminal justice, anthropology, and continuing education courses in photography. He retired in 1997, and in 2009 he and Harriet moved to Atlanta, where they were happy to live next door to their daughter, Sara, son-in-law Anthony, and twin grandsons, Tristan and Avery Brown. Fred was a wonderful portrait...

Joseph Alonzo Moreland was born February 26, 1960 in New Haven, CT and died at home in Tucker, GA on January 2, 2021. Joe leaves behind wife Kim, daughters Kayla and Allison, granddaughters Oakley and Finley, his mother, Geri, sisters Pam (Bill) Beason and Heather (Randy) Spyke, and numerous nephews and nieces. Joe's career spanned different industries but the common denominator in all was his opportunity to meet and interact with people. He was never afraid to put himself out there whether it was initiating accounts for a business or spending time with his family. Joe's passions included golfing with friends and family, watching his New York Giants play and spending time with his...

Janet Elaine Snyder Bennett, age 85, of Ferndale, Michigan, passed away on November 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by Everett, her beloved husband of 31 years. Janet was born on November 22, 1934 in Michigan to Louis and Ruth Snyder. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Michigan State University, a Master's Degree from Mercer University, and took post graduate courses at the University of Georgia. She was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority. Her career included teaching in Holt, MI., Oak Park, MI., Dekalb County, GA and the City Schools of Decatur, GA. Volunteer activities included PTA. Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Den Mother, and summer Bible school Teacher. Janet was a...

Margaret "Meg" Pettus Oliver, Age 58, of Lilburn, GA, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Meg was born on October 3, 1962 in Atlanta, GA to Terry Gordon Pettus and Patricia "Pat" (Martin) Pettus. As a young girl, Meg was raised in Lilburn, GA and attended Lilburn Elementary, Lilburn Middle School, and was a graduate of the 1979 class at Parkview High School. She went on to attend Brenau University and the University of Georgia, where she was a Zeta sorority member. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 1983 with a bachelors in Special Education. Throughout Meg's 20+ years of teaching special education throughout Barrow and Gwinnett Counties,...

My mother, Carolyn Rolen Coulter, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on March 23, 2020 after years of battling dementia. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Herbert H. Coulter, her mother, Lucille Hicks Rolen, her father, James Arthur Rolen and her brother, Edward Rolen. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ann Coulter Orr and Robert Allen Orr (Lilburn), her granddaughters, Christen Coulter Orr (Avondale Estates) and Catherine Orr Mercier (Charleston), her nieces, Deborah Jane Keith (NYC) and Sue Rolen Gillenwater (Maryville) and nephew, David L. Keith (Knoxville). She attended Knoxville High School and Knoxville Business College. She worked as a secretary at University...

Lynn Marie "Peaches" Durham of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on March 4, 2019. Lynn was born into a military family on October 28, 1947 to Oliver & Nellie O'Kier and lived all over the world during her upbringing. She married E.B. (Bob) Durham of McLean, Texas on July 29,1968 and continued to live in various places throughout Bob's military career. In 1990, Bob unexpectedly passed away and Lynn went back to school in her 40's, earned a medical certificate and crusaded as a single parent to their beloved son, Jason. She loved fishing trips with her family, "Red Hat" outings with her friends, various activities with her ladies ("the girls") in the neighborhood. She was a strong woman...