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04/21/2026

James Wendell Tomlinson Jr.

James Wendell Tomlinson, Jr., 59, passed away on April 10, 2026. Born in Florence, Alabama, James was the son of Wendell and Judith Ann Tomlinson. He is preceded in death by his mother, Judith Ann. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Wendy Posner Tomlinson, son, Jackson (Stephanie), daughters, Emily, Alaina, and Audrey (Jack), father, Wendell, brother, Thomas, and sister, Heather (Robert). He was a loving and doting grandfather to grandson, Silas, and granddaughter, Joan.

James attended Auburn University where he graduated with a degree in Building Science. It was there he met Wendy. They raised their four children in LaGrange, Georgia, where James worked in construction and facilities management. He served as a Deacon and the Chair of the House and Grounds Committee at First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange. Upon moving to Decatur, he and Wendy joined North Decatur Presbyterian Church where James was recently elected an Elder. James worked with and led projects through the Habitat for Humanity and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Project.

James most enjoyed spending time with his family. He coached his children's soccer teams and enjoyed time outdoors hiking, running, and cycling with Wendy and his kids. In recent months, James travelled to visit his children and grandchildren and shared time oceanside with Wendy - moments he described as some of his biggest blessings. His kindness and generosity overflowed into all aspects of his life. James found immense purpose in giving to others - be it in service, council, or object.

A memorial service will take place at 3:00pm on Saturday, April 25 at North Decatur Presbyterian Church, 611 Medlock Road, Decatur. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Project. We are blessed by his memory.

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04/20/2026

Matthew Michael Higgins

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew Michael Higgins. Matt, the beloved son of James and Patricia Higgins of Eatonton, GA, died at his home in Tucker on April 5th, 2026, following ongoing health challenges.

His sister, Kathryn, fondly remembers Matt as the fun-loving little brother who attempted to dig a hole to China in the backyard and believed running fast was the best way to cool off. Enduring memories of his free-spirited childhood...memories that his Anut Margaret corroborates. (Misspell is intentional ;-)

After graduating from the University of Georgia, Matt spent time living in Miami and visited family and ancestral roots in Ireland, Australia, and across the United States. Along the way he developed his love of finance, sharp investing, fishing, and spending time with family. He eventually settled in Tucker and worked as a financial analyst.

An ardent supporter of his niece and nephew, Matt was frequently found pitch side at their soccer matches, a passion rooted in his own youth career with TYSA and St. Pius High School.

His dry humor will be remembered fondly by those whom knew him. He loved the Dawgs, inside jokes, Mellow Mushroom pizza, honesty, and sharing good food with those he loved. He will be missed during holiday gatherings and in the quiet, unexpected moments of daily life.

He valued the simple pleasures, and as a man of few words, his still waters ran deep. The immediate family will remember him at a non-denomination memorial on June 5th at Lake Oconee.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local youth sport club or Inter Atlanta's Financial Aid Fund to support more kids getting access to soccer... or put a little more towards your own dream. Matt's dream was to run an island beachfront hotel - he hopes to see you there in the after.

To contact the family, please reach out to kathryn.anne.cooper@gmail.com

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04/20/2026

04/18/2026

Saying goodbye and accepting the reality of a death are important parts of the grieving process, which is why we encourage each family to have a viewing - even with cremation!

Whether you'd like to have a small viewing with close family and friends or a large viewing for everyone to join, we can help you plan a gathering that works with your cremation plan.

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04/18/2026

Zandra M. Price

Zandra Price passed away at 91 years of age on April 1, 2026, in Decatur, GA. She was born January 22, 1935, as Zandra Jane Lee in Stroudsburg, PA, to her parents Alexander Hartman Lee and Valerie Marie Lee, maiden name Soukup. Her parents chose her name in honor of her father's nickname, Zandy.

Zandra is survived by her daughter Rebecca Lee Roter and her son Kenneth Harold Moberg Jr and his wife Karolina Graber. She is also survived by her grandchildren Rachel White Buffalo and her husband Tabor White Buffalo, and their children Evangeline White Buffalo, Charles White Buffalo, Lola White Buffalo, and Leif White Buffalo, as well as Kenneth and Karolina's children Alexander C. Moberg, Annika J. Moberg, and Genevieve E. Moberg, all of whom knew and loved her as 'Oma'. She is dearly missed by her surviving cousin, Kathy Canfield LaBar.

Zandra was predeceased by her loving parents, her ex-husband Kenneth H. Moberg Sr, and her late husband Alfred Price.

Zandra grew up in Stroudsburg, PA, attended the University of Pennsylvania as an undergraduate, and got her Masters in Library Science from Drexel University. She loved Philadelphia and spent most of her life there, where she worked for many years as a librarian with the Free Library of Philadelphia. She was very active in the Quaker Society of Friends and the American Friends Service Committee. She was an avid practitioner of democracy, participating in civil rights marches and peaceful demonstrations, standing in solidarity for justice and equity. She carried those values throughout her life as a proud member of the Granny Peace Brigade.

Zandra was a devoted runner, beginning in the 1970s, at a time when a blonde woman running down the road was assumed to be fleeing trouble rather than building endurance and finding inner peace. Oma ran half marathons for nearly fifty years, from her thirties into her early 80s, earning a vast collection of trophies and medals along the way. Her favorite running route took her up the East River Drive to the Strawberry Mansion Bridge and then back along the same route to the Philadelphia Art Museum.

Oma loved to laugh and brought a sense of play and joy to those around her. She had an uncanny knack for turning ordinary moments into adventures, where a short walk could turn into an afternoon hike, or a simple phone call could turn into a comedy bit.

Our mother and Oma will be deeply missed and forever cherished. In lieu of flowers, we invite you to honor her in ways she loved: getting outside for a run, walk, or hike; riding public transit; visiting your local library; playing card games with family; writing a letter to a friend; spending time at the movies or a concert; or attending a peaceful demonstration. However you choose to remember her, may it include a bit of movement, curiosity, civic engagement, and, most importantly, joy. If you feel inclined, donations may be made in her honor to the American Friends Service Committee.

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04/17/2026

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04/16/2026

Yes, it’s hard to attend funeral and memorial services, but it’s something you don’t want to miss. Losing a loved one is a painful and isolating experience, but having friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors beside you at the tribute can be a comforting moment in the middle of the difficulty.

Whether you’re attending in person or virtually, take the time to lean in, offer support, and be present during the hard times of life. Don’t miss the funeral – your presence matters.

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04/15/2026

Charles Abraham Nelson Jr.

Mr. Charles A. Nelson, Jr., age 76 of McDonough passed away April 14, 2026. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Charles A. Nelson, Sr. and Blanche Kilgore Nelson.

Charles received his Bachelor’s degree from Oglethorpe University. He then graduated from Atlanta Law School, receiving both a LL.B and LL.M degree. He then decided to follow his life long compassion and entered the funeral profession. He attended and graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, receiving both an A.A. degree and Graduate of Funeral Service Diploma. Following his completion, he was awarded for receiving a perfect score on the National Board Exam.

Charles was a longtime Funeral Director serving many families with care and compassion in the Atlanta area at several funeral homes. For several years Charles was an instructor in Restorative Arts and Funeral Service Law at Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta. Teaching the next generation was his passion. Charles was a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the Georgia Funeral Directors Association and the Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia. Charles retired from A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, GA in May of 2016. In March 2023, Charles received the Service Award from the Georgia Academy of Graduate Embalmers for his dedication to funeral service.

Charles is survived by his wife of 47 years: Robin L. Nelson, his daughters: Lindsey (Kevin) McLain of McDonough and Katie (Ryan) Mondy of Locust Grove, grandchildren: Hayley McLain, Addi McLain, Millie McLain, Elisha Mondy and Matthew Mondy, his fur babies, Max and Mollie, cousins: Debbie Woodie, Gail Baize, Marvin Pewitt, Becky Buffington, George Palmer, Mary Alice Beard, Gloria Jean Flowers, Kathy McDonald, Mike Kilgore and Judy Stanley, and extended family members that he adored dearly.

Funeral Services will be held at 3 P.M. Sunday at the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Burgess officiating. The family will receive friends 1 P.M. until 3 P.M. prior to the service. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 A.M. Monday, April 20, 2026 at New Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery in Braselton, GA.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to: Henry County Animal Care, Control and Shelter, 527 Hampton Road McDonough, GA 30253 on behalf of Charles A. Nelson, Jr.

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04/15/2026

Martha Carroll McCullough

Martha Carroll Shackelford McCullough, 82, of Stone Mountain, Ga., died peacefully Monday, April 13, 2026, at Dogwood Forest Assisted Living in Grayson after a valiant fight against breast cancer.

Martha Carroll was born in Steens, Miss., in 1943 to Mildred and Carey Shackelford. She was their first child, but her father did not meet her until she was a toddler because he was serving in combat in Italy during World War II.

Martha Carroll graduated from Mississippi State College for Women, married her childhood sweetheart James Loyd, and moved to Georgia to become a teacher in 1966.

She worked her entire career in DeKalb County, starting at Walker High School. She then took time off to have children, and then worked briefly as a secretary before returning to teaching at both Cedar Grove High School and Walker, which was later renamed McNair. She later earned her Master's from Georgia State. She taught typing, accounting and business education, and served as the FBLA coordinator.

Martha Carroll loved cooking, gardening, birdwatching, collecting pretty glass, and listening to the Braves and the Bulldogs. For 60 years she kept a radio in every room and often carried one with her so she could listen to WSB. She was an avid reader and fell asleep most nights with a book on her lap.

She loved spending time with her friends and neighbors, including the Nash Estates Women's Club, of which she had served as president, her book club, and eating with her fellow teachers in the McNair Lunch Bunch.

She enjoyed doing things with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, often taking them places and teaching them things. She really loved Christmas, and always decorated the house extensively. Nothing made her happier than having all her family come to her house for holidays and birthdays.

She was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband of 56 years, James Loyd McCullough.

She is survived by her son Nathan McCullough, of Stone Mountain; daughter Karen McCullough Pope (Buddy), of Anson, Texas; grandson Matthew Cornell (Holly), of Athens; grandson Garrett Cornell (Karina) and their sons Aeden and Henry, of Statham; granddaughter Madyson Bell (Dusten) and their daughters Charleigh and Georgia, of Bishop; sister Beth Taylor, of Madison, Miss.; sister Cathy Dinkins, of Madison, Miss.; brother Jim Shackelford of Columbus, Miss.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026, at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home, 2773 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. A service will follow at 3 p.m.

Visitation will then be held at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, Miss., with burial afterward at Vaughn Cemetery in Steens, date and times to be determined.

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04/15/2026

Sandra Lee Dwyer

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra ("Sandy") Dwyer, a beloved philosophy professor at Georgia State University (GSU), who left us on March 23, 2026. Sandy was not just a colleague, mentor, and educator; she was a cherished friend and an inspiration to all who knew her.

Sandy was born to Charles Harrell Dwyer and Leah James Dwyer on December 27 of 1951, in Norfolk, Virginia. She was a longtime faculty member in the Department of Philosophy at Georgia State University and a dedicated educator and mentor who shaped generations of students and instructors. Over more than two decades, she played a central role in training graduate student teachers, helping to define the university's approach to teaching critical thinking and philosophy. Widely regarded as a pillar of the department, she received national recognition for her excellence in teaching and, upon her retirement, was named Georgia State's first Principal Senior Lecturer Emerita.

Throughout her remarkable career, Sandy made an indelible impact on the lives of countless students and colleagues. Testimonials pouring in since her retirement reveal just how transformative her presence was. It is no exaggeration to say that Sandy improved the lives of thousands of students. Given the size of GSU's graduate program, and her crucial role in shaping it into an internationally leading MA program for training graduate instructors, Sandy likely taught more graduate students than any other professor in her field. She not only educated many hundreds on the craft of teaching but inspired them to become better human beings through the art of education.

The graduate students she mentored went on to influence countless undergraduate students, creating a ripple effect that enriched the academic community at GSU and beyond. Because of Sandy's unwavering guidance and mentorship, GSU became a much better place for students to study the humanities.

Colleagues and students alike remember Sandy as a profoundly decent human being, known for her caring, compassionate, and generous nature. Our world is poorer for her absence, but it is much richer for having had her in it. Among the cherished memories shared by her former students are "Dwyerisms," witty nuggets of wisdom that encapsulated her unique approach to life and teaching. One of the favorites was, "Either you'll die young, or you won't."

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Leah Dwyer. She is survived by her brothers, Charles ("Buck") Dwyer and James ("Jim") Dwyer; her sister, Patricia ("Patty") Mitchell; her nieces, Lea Schmidtt and Kelly Vigil and their children; and numerous cousins and in-laws. She also leaves behind her longtime companion and roommate, Anne Owens, with whom she shared a close and enduring friendship and whose presence was a constant source of support and joy in her life.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the www.aspca.org

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04/14/2026

Today is National Gardening Day! Whether you have a green thumb or plants should run from you in fear, what's your favorite thing to see growing in a garden?