Virginia Pledger Osburn passed away on Tuesday May 4, 2021 after a two-month long illness. Ginny was born in Cedartown, Georgia in 1926 to John Lewis Pledger and Bessie Potts Pledger. She was the youngest of five siblings: Asa, Pauline, Irene, and Johnny, and was the last survivor of her brothers and sisters. She graduated from Cedartown High School and attended North Georgia College in Dahlonega. While there, she met her future husband, Al Osburn. Ginny and Al were married in a double wedding with her sister Irene and Vernon Bales on September 4, 1946. Ginny worked as a secretary while Al completed his degree at Georgia Tech. Al's career with John Deere Company took them to places...

Michael Ray Hensley (60) of St. Paul, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on May 2, 2021. Michael loved deeply and laughed often. He brought joy to so many and will be greatly missed. Michael served in church music ministries for 30 years and taught music education at various locations in Minneapolis Public Schools for over 25 years. He was a dedicated father, a compassionate friend, and a mentor to many. He is survived by his son, Micah (Marissa); daughter, Mariah; Sheila, his wife of 34 years; his mother, Jo; brothers, Lawrence Hunt (Erica), Chuck Hunt (Vickie), and TJ Hunt (Cheryl); and numerous other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Hensley. A memorial...

John Michael Morrisey (Mike), 79, passed away on May 1, 2021, after a long journey with heart disease. Mike was born on January 7, 1942 in Park Ridge, New Jersey to John and Ernestine Morrisey. He graduated from Park Ridge High School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Mike devoted his 37-year career as a business consultant at IBM, which took the family to New York, Kansas, Connecticut, and finally settling in Georgia 42 years ago. Mike loved to serve in the Dunwoody community. As Board President of the Friends of the Dunwoody Library, he could be found organizing the annual book sale, creating magical experiences for children at Library day, or tackling a...

Beverly Jo Lawrence, 67, formerly of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away on April 29 in Atlanta, Georgia. Jo was born in San Lorenzo, California, to Wallace and Jean Lawrence on December 31, 1953. She worked in a variety of vocations throughout her life, from trucker to computer repair to social work. She was with her partner Tom for 17 years prior to his passing in 2018. She loved sewing and crafts, and was a talented musician, skilled at voice, piano, and bass guitar. Jo is survived by her son Scott Stebleton and his husband Devin Hartnett; her son Derek Lawrence and his wife Stephanie Lawrence; her sisters Yvonne and Amy, and her brother Michael; and her grandchildren: Angeliina,...

Dr. David Paul Bunnell, 57, of Brookhaven passed away on April 13, 2021 in Tucker after a lengthy illness. Dr. Bunnell was born in Dayton, Ohio to Dr. Paul G. Bunnell and Mrs. Ruth Ann Nicodemus Bunnell on February 15, 1964. He was a graduate of Ayersville High School in Ayersville, Ohio, and earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics at Urbana University in Urbana, Ohio. He went on to earn a master's degree in Theological Studies at United Theological Seminary in Dayton Ohio, a master's degree in Library Science at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration at the University of Georgia. He spent his entire...

Ernestine (Ernie) Dorothea Ridinger Jones died peacefully at Lenbrook, her Atlanta home, on Thursday afternoon, April 1. The only child of Ernest and Dorothy Conklin Ridinger, she graduated early from St Petersburg High School and, too young to attend college, spent a year at St Petersburg Junior College before heading off to and graduating from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY, class of '48. While at Vassar, she met Arthur Ronald Jones. The two were married in St Petersburg in 1950 and after honeymooning in Myrtle Beach, SC moved back to Poughkeepsie where she began her career in social work and later became a full-time elementary school teacher while Art joined IBM, a catalyst for what...

Frances Moffitt Smith O'Connell was born August 2, 1923 and peacefully passed away on March 26, 2021 at the age of 97. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Frances attended Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina. After college, Frances worked at American Trust Company (presently Bank of America) in Charlotte, North Carolina. She moved to Atlanta in 1946 and worked at the North Avenue Branch of The First National Bank. In 1950, she married Howard Smith, her Georgia Tech sweetheart. They were happily married for 24 years until his passing in 1974. In 1983, she married Bob O'Connell and they enjoyed two wonderful years together prior to his untimely death in 1985. Frances was...

Barbara Jean Beach Broadway was born on October 24, 1945, to Sarah Virginia Robinson Beach and Thomas Morton Beach, Sr., both of whom she survived. She had a sister, Virginia Anne Beach, whom she also survived, and a brother, Thomas Morton Beach, Jr., who lives in northern Virginia with his wife Beverly. Barbara received a BS at Radford College and an MS at Georgia State University. Between those two degrees, on June 14, 1969, she married James Ronald Broadway, whom she met while attending the University of Tennessee, whereupon, as she often told people, she received her MRS. She is survived by her husband of fifty-one years; her son, Thomas Weston Broadway; her daughter-in-law, Natalie...

Eleanor Josephine Badger, "Judy" a long-time resident of Atlanta and Suwanee Georgia, passed away Wednesday, March 17th at Piedmont Hospital. Judy was born on May 22,1942 in Bronx, New York. When thinking of Judy, you are reminded to enjoy life and always be ready for a new day to begin. Judy was an avid collector of things. Always happy about a gift to add to that collection. She laughed with all her might, and she loved everyone in a pure kind of way. Judy taught so many people how light and easy things should be, and she never failed to brighten your mood, nor did she ever meet a stranger. Judy resided at Annandale Village in Suwanee, Georgia for the past 22 years and was awarded the...

Lina Clare Isanhour, 92, died on March 8, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Clyde Isanhour, Sr., and Agnes Allsopp Isanhour, and sister of the late Ernest Clyde Isanhour, Jr. Ms. Isanhour attended the Atlanta and Fulton County schools. She graduated from the Napsonian School in 1946. She received her BA degree from Oglethorpe University, her MA degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia, and her EDS degree also from the University of Georgia. While at Oglethorpe University, she was President of the Honor Society and named in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. As a graduate student at the University of Georgia, she was a member of the...

ROBERTA LEE KRAUS, Roberta "Bobbie" Lee Kraus, 80, of Smyrna, Georgia, passed away on March 1, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Bobbie was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Stephen and Margaret Peters on February 27, 1941. She married Stephen John Kraus, MD on June 19, 1965. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and nurse. She was involved in the Alliance Theater Guild, the Financial Forum II club and the Paces Gardeners' Club. Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, her mother and father, and her brother Wayne Peters. Bobbie is survived by her son Stephen and his wife Elizabeth; son Mark Kraus and his wife Phoebe; daughter Pilar Borth and her husband Kevin; her six grandchildren,...

Curtis Richard Morris (Dick) passed away February 25, 2021 after a 14-year adventure with Alzheimer's. He was born in Thomason, GA and resided in in Atlanta for 75 years. Dick was a WWII veteran serving in the Army Air Corp in Germany wiring Hitler's residence at Eagles Nest for the Allies. He returned and attended Georgia Tech earning a BIE in 1952. Immediately beginning his forty-year career at Lockheed-Martin Company. Dick was an active member of Peachtree Road Methodist Church and New Coventry Sunday-School Class for almost 70 years. Surviving Dick are daughters Minka (Lamar Davis) of Chamblee, Cheryl (Max Lenker), and Merrilee of Inlet Beach, FL, 4 grandchildren Bobby Davis, Atlanta,...

Shane Matthew Connolly of Atlanta passed away on February 19, 2021. The son of Patrick and Annie Connolly, Shane was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on April 7, 1992. In addition to his parents, Shane is survived by his sisters, Lauren (husband Drew Dawson) and Maeve (husband Matt Szambelan), Aunts Maryclare McSweeney (Tuck) and Margaret Cutinello (Jim), Uncle Michael Noone, by his beloved nephew and nieces, Mac (his godson), Kinsale and Adare Dawson, and newly arrived Mary Finnegan Szambelan, as well as several cousins. In addition, Shane is survived by a legion of friends who share his family's heartbreak and with whom he also shared deep love, loyalty and joy. Shane was predeceased by...

James Patrick Kelly of Atlanta, GA, died on Monday, February 15th, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was 74. He fought cancer, with courage, for 17 years. He won that fight. Jim held on to watch his oldest grandson grow taller than him, and fall in love, and score for his high school Varsity soccer and lacrosse teams. He held on to teach his second grandson to ride a horse, and to build a trap with his own hands, and to shoulder a rifle. And he held on to see his youngest grandson beat him down the mountain on skis, then march off to school in a Lovett uniform. Jim was born on March 25, 1946, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He grew up in neighboring Jerome, and cherished time spent on...

GERALD LYNN CROW (Jerry), 86, of Atlanta Georgia, passed away on February 6, 2021 in a local hospital. Jerry was born in El Dorado, Arkansas to the late Maggie Mae and Robert Roland Crow on December 4, 1934. His first job was for the city of El Dorado as a draftsman creating local area maps and topographical information while serving in the Army Reserves. Next, he entered the world of technology at Murphy Oil Corporation. Having found his passion, he moved to Crossett Arkansas to work in the information technology department at Georgia-Pacific (GP). While at GP, Jerry held many positions each with increasing responsibility including Director, Mid-Continent Division Information Resources and...

Lawrence Nelson Mower, Jr., a devoted husband, father, son, and brother, passed away peacefully in his sleep beside his wife in their Atlanta home on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Nelson, who also responded to Nels, "honey," "pappy," and "the man," was 63. He was a consummate family man, hard worker, and mild prankster who instilled love and kindness ? and a dry sense of humor ? in his three children. His family and friends will deeply miss his laughter, generosity, conversations over cigars and good wine, his elaborate fist bumps, and his biscuits, ribs, and brisket. He leaves behind his wife and best friend, Charlene, and their proud children: Lawrence Mower III and wife Alexandra Glorioso of...

Kenneth Stanley Taratus, DDS, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2021 after a brief period of declining health and a full and wonderful life. He was born on April 12, 1932 in Jacksonville, Florida to Earl and Genevieve Taratus. He loved his hometown and treasured his friendships that started there. Ken graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and attended the University of Florida, where he lettered in swimming. He remained a diehard Gator fan for all of his life. He left Florida to attend the Emory University School of Dentistry, where he trained to become an orthodontist. While at Emory, Ken met his wife Leila Thompson. They recently celebrated 64 years of marriage. As the...

Michael A Stoecker of Atlanta, GA, passed away at his home Monday, January 25, 2021, in the presence of his family and beloved dog Dobby. Mike was born May 30, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He moved to West Bend, Wisconsin, in 1985, and was employed at Serigraph, Inc, for over 15 years, where he worked his way up to Vice President. Mike moved to Atlanta in 1999 and founded Origen Partners, a print brokering company. Mike enjoyed many activities in life including fishing, traveling, gambling, and attending horse races; but above all, he treasured family time with his children and grandchildren. Mike was a unique combination of will, empathy, generosity, strength of character, moral...

Barbara (Jean) Shirley Morris (85) of Watkinsville, GA passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Brookhaven, GA. Barbara was born in Augusta, GA to the late Joseph B. and Willie S. Shirley on August 13, 1935. She married Alvin (Al) Etherage Morris, Jr. on July 8, 1954 in Augusta, GA. She was a loving mother and homemaker during the early years of marriage, and enjoyed playing cards, softball, and bowling. She later worked as an office and marketing manager for Eckerd Drug Pharmacy and McLane/Southeast Company. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, participating in the choir and other church ministries over the years. Her many talents included cooking, cross-stitch, crochet,...

Barbara (Jean) Shirley Morris (85) of Watkinsville, GA passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Brookhaven, GA. Barbara was born in Augusta, GA to the late Joseph B. and Willie S. Shirley on August 13, 1935. She married Alvin (Al) Etherage Morris, Jr. on July 8, 1954 in Augusta, GA. She was a loving mother and homemaker during the early years of marriage, and enjoyed playing cards, softball, and bowling. She later worked as an office and marketing manager for Eckerd Drug Pharmacy and McLane/Southeast Company. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, participating in the choir and other church ministries over the years. Her many talents included cooking, cross-stitch, crochet,...

Mary Capossela Duffy, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2021. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, great aunt, and friend, she was an inspiration to those who knew her. Always positive, caring and interested in other people, she found joy in everyday life even as her health declined in recent years. Born on November 8, 1925 to Marguerite DeLisio Capossela and Michael Capossela, she grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and attended Sacred Heart High School, where not surprisingly she was voted "most popular". She married the late Thomas Leo Duffy Jr. of Sharon, Pennsylvania in 1955, and they lived in Macon, Georgia, and later Columbus, Georgia, where they...