James “Jim” Bird
Aug 10, 2026
James “Jim” Bird, 79, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026 surrounded by his family, in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on January 7, 1947, in Hollywood, Florida, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Helen Bird.
Jim graduated with honors from Georgia Tech and went on to become a successful entrepreneur, founding two companies over the course of his career...
Mary Lee Payton
Aug 7, 2026
Mary Lee Stevenson Payton, 97, died peacefully in the early morning hours of August 7, 2026. Mary Lee was born in Brooklyn, NY, July 10, 1929. She attended grade school at Queen of All Saints and graduated from Baldwin HS on Long Island in 1947. Mary Lee worked for Long Island Telephone Company as an operator beginning at age 16....
Sherman Valentine White
Aug 4, 2026
Sherman Valentine White was born on February 14, 1942 to the late Johnnie White and the late Daisy Trotter White in Emporia, Virginia.
Sherman completed grade school in the Greensville County Public School System, and graduated from Edward W. Wyatt High School in 1960. After high school, Sherman joined the United States Army. In May of 1965, he married his high...
Rosalie Jean Davis
Aug 3, 2026
Rosalie Jean Davis, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 3, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Born on January 19, 1938, in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Jean Kunes.
A strong and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Rosalie was cherished by everyone who knew her. She loved her family deeply, and her...
Ruth Ann (Johnson) Payne
Aug 3, 2026
Ruth Ann (Johnson) Payne, 82, of Viborg, SD, passed away unexpectedly in her Georgia home on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Ruth was born on March 30, 1944, in Viborg, SD, to Albert and Josena (Larsen) Johnson. She was the youngest and last surviving of six siblings Harlan Johnson, Evelyn Gill, Bernice Stevens, Elaine Jorgenson, and Dale Johnson. She grew up in...
Vivian Louise Quick
Aug 3, 2026
Vivian Louise Quick, age 78, of Dacula, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026.
Born on April 16, 1948, in Moultrie, Georgia, Vivian lived a life defined by faith, love, and unwavering devotion to her family. She attended Albany High School and went on to work for General Motors, where she spent 18 years as a production worker and forklift...
Herschel Lewis Sims, Jr.
Aug 3, 2026
With sadness, we announce the passing of Herschel Lewis Sims, Jr., known to family and friends as Lewis, on August 3, 2026, at the age of 73.
Lewis graduated from Towers High School and built a career defined by hard work and dedication. He spent more than 20 years as a brick mason, working alongside his father and brother. Some of...
Martha Crowe Bennett
Aug 3, 2026
Martha Crowe Bennett, age 87, of Loganville, Georgia, passed away on August 3, 2026.
Martha was born on November 9, 1938, to the late Belvie and Sadie Crowe of Tucker, Georgia. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she will be remembered for the love and devotion she shared with her family throughout her life.
Martha was preceded in death by her...
John Martin Jamison Jr.
Aug 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of John Martin Jamison Jr.
November 6, 1946 – August 2, 2026
John Martin Jamison Jr., of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Darby, Pennsylvania, on November 6, 1946, John lived a life marked by love, faith, dedication, service, and an enduring commitment to learning.
John proudly served in...
Joan Alice Kane
Aug 2, 2026
Joan Alice Kane, lovingly known as "Joan Alice," passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, at the age of 82.
Born on June 22, 1944, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Joan dedicated her professional life to caring for others. After graduating from Hamburg High School, she pursued her passion for nursing at the Millard Fillmore School of Nursing in Buffalo, New York....
Louise Armosa
Aug 2, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Mama Louise.
Today, the Georgia Diner family said goodbye to someone truly irreplaceable. For over 20 years, Mama Louise stood in front of every table, serving up plates and pouring out love in equal measure. She wasn’t just a server, she was a part of our family.
If...
Cheryl Louise Duren
Aug 2, 2026
Cheryl Louise Duren, of Stone Mountain, passed away August 2, 2026, at the age of 73.
Cheryl was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ross and Helen Duren, brother Pat, and sister Debbie. Survivors include Sandra Dalton, Jimmy Duren (Joyce), Scott Duren (Brenda), as well as several nieces and nephews.
Bharti Naik
Aug 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Bhartiben Ashokkumar Naik, on the morning of August 2nd 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Bhartiben built her life around her family. She worked tirelessly so that those she loved could thrive, and she held her family close — both...
