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12/21/2025

As we mark the first day of winter, how do you plan to enjoy the idle hours of winter? Reading, puzzle-making, painting, writing, skiing?

12/21/2025

Have you ever wondered what happens to implants or prosthetics during the cremation process? General Manager Cy Hume has the answer for you! Click the video to find out.

12/19/2025

If you’re grieving this Christmas, one way to bring hope and comfort to the season is to find special ways to honor your loved one’s memory. Check out this list of remembrance activities that are sure to add a little extra sweetness and meaning to your holiday plans!

Are you looking for a way to honor a loved one's memory this holiday season? Check out these 12 Days of Christmas Remembrance Activities!

12/19/2025

Leslie Dillon Carter, Jr.

Leslie D. Carter, Jr.

October 30, 1926- November 30, 2025

The son of a career Army officer, Les grew up on Army posts throughout the US, the Philippines, and Panama Canal Zone. He graduated high school from Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and in 1948 from the Military Academy at West Point, NY.

Les and Ginnie Harkins, the love of his life, were married at West Point immediately after graduation and enjoyed 65 joyful years together until her death in 2013 at Park Springs. Les earned a master's degree from Tulane University. A long time Army paratrooper, he held the Army rating if master parachutist.

He served two tours in Vietnam. In the second tour, he commanded an elite ground combat battalion of the 101 Airbourne Division. While commanding that battalion, he was decorated six times for valor in combat receiving the US Silver Star and two Bronza Stars, and three Vietnamese Gallantry Crosses. He was also awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, twelve Air Medals and the Legion of Merit, the Defense Superior Service Medal, a second Legion of Merit, and two Commendation Medals.

He was grateful for the opportunity to serve his country for a full military career. He performed that serve with honor and distinction and enjoyed every day of his military service.

After retiring from the Army, Les settled in St. Petersburg, FL. He was active in the St. Pete sailing community, cruising throughout the Gulf of Mexico. He helped form the Dolphin Cruising Club of Tamp Bay-still active today, serving for several years as commodore. He also served for eight years as President of the West Point Society, Florida West Coast.

He moved to Park Springs in 2004 and subsequently became an active participant and leader in many activities throughout that community.

Les was devoted to his family and derived his greatest joy from them. He is survived by his daughters, Betsy Campbell, Ginger Matyko, and his son, Leslie, III (Sam); five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. His life was a lesson in love, hard work, and community service, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire and guide all who knew him.

Burial, with full military honors, will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Virigina, at a time to be determined later.

The family acknowledges with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, comfort, and support from the Park Springs community.

To live on in hearts left behind is to not completely die

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12/19/2025

Did you know that a viewing can be an integral part of the grief process? When family and friends come together for a viewing, they show one another support, express their grief, and are near the body of their loved one. This is an important way to acknowledge the reality of the death and bring about a sense of closure.

To learn more about how a viewing can bring healing in the midst of loss, visit us at www.asturner.com.

12/19/2025

Did you know that Terramation is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation?

With limited space for traditional burials in the Atlanta metro area, we're proud to offer our families the option of Natural Organic Reduction.
This is an earth-friendly process that creates nutrient-rich soil in about 2 months. Once the transformation is complete, families receive the resulting soil, providing a way to nourish new life and growth in your loved one's memory.

To learn more about the process, visit www.asturner.com/services/natural-organic-reduction.

12/17/2025

Winter not only brings scarves, hot chocolate, and evenings by the fire, it also brings colds and sniffles. Check out this helpful article that shares 10 tips for staying healthy during these chilly days and enjoying the season to the fullest!

Read on to find out everything about how you can follow some essential tips and practices to reduce your risk of falling sick in winter, and to stay healthy and thriving throughout the season.

12/16/2025

Thomas Mundy Jr.

Thomas (Tom) Gustave Mundy, Jr. of Covington, Ga., formerly of Atlanta/Decatur, Ga. an accountant and income tax practitioner, died December 4, 2025. He was 101.

Funeral services will be at Church of the Epiphany on Saturday, January 10 at 2PM. The service will be live streamed https://www.epiphany.org/

The son of the Rev. Thomas G. Mundy and Annie Lytton Lowman Mundy, he graduated from high school in Valdosta, Ga. He served with the 11th Cavalry Group, 13th Corps 9th Army in World War II as a radio operator.

After graduating from Stetson University, Deland, Fla. he held several positions with Courts & Co., investment bankers, ending as paymaster. He was there 22 years and with the Citizens and Southern Bank for 15 years.

During this period from 1955 over 50 years, he was an income tax preparer. At one time he handled over one-third of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra players.

Active In the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Atlanta, he served as vestryman, choir member, usher, parking foreman, newsletter mailing foreman, and Sunday bulletin editor. He joined Epiphany in 1950.

He was an election official for a DeKalb Co. precinct for 12 years, serving as manager for 4- years. When he moved to Covington, he worked the polls in Newton Co.

"He wrote three books - My World War II Adventures, Church of the Epiphany History, and The Mundy Genealogy book.

He was married to the late Elizabeth Stanley Weinschenk Mundy for 47 years and Nell Pennington Blair Mundy for 15.

He is survived by his son Daniel B Mundy, grandson Stewart D Mundy, nieces Ann Harrell and Nell Hayes.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave. N. E., Atlanta, Ga. 30307.

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12/16/2025

Judy Abrams

Judy Dudley Abrams, beloved child of God, was received into the presence of heaven on Friday, December 13, 2025. She and her family were residents of Decatur/Stone Mountain for the past 53 years. Judy was born March 1, 1941, in Opelika, Alabama to her parents: Charles Glenn Dudley and Emma Wooddy Dudley. She grew up in the most idyllic setting of extended family and close small-town living. She attended Northside School and graduated from Opelika High School, Class of 1959. She earned a degree in Education from Auburn University, where she also met her future husband, Aubray. Their lives together were shaped by his pilot service in the U.S. Air Force as well as with Delta Air Lines.

Judy was an encourager and a collector of friends. Childhood friends from Opelika remained steadfast relationships of her life, as well as those she collected living in Texas, Kansas, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Florida and Georgia. She was noted for remembering birthdays among 31 Dudley first cousins and numerous friends. She stayed in touch and she showed up in times of need.

Judy was among the first women in the Baptist community of Atlanta to be elected a deacon at First Baptist Church of Decatur. She and Aubray served faithfully for many years in the church they loved. For several years this included teaching a large class of young married couples. The loving bonds formed continued as they served as mentors for years into the future. Later Judy joined the Verdery Sunday School Class and many of her closest lifelong friendships developed with this group.

Home was important to Judy, and she filled it with beauty and welcoming comfort. Her gift of gardening was recognized by visitors and the neighborhood alike. She enjoyed and developed close friendships as a member of The Smoke Rise Morning Glories Garden Club.

Judy's family included her parents and husband, who predeceased her. Beloved family includes two children: Charles Abrams (Susan) of Kennesaw and Catherine Abrams of Decatur, five grandchildren: Amanda Abrams Caldwell (Zachary), Beth Abrams, Christopher Choi, David Choi, and Hannah Choi, two great-grandchildren: Aubrey Caldwell and William Caldwell and one brother, Dr. William Dudley as well as numerous Dudley and Wooddy cousins.

A Service of the Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 19th in the Chapel of Decatur First Baptist Church at 1:00 PM with Reverend Mark Green, Dr. David Jordan, and Dr. William Dudley officiating. A burial service will be held in January in Opelika, AL in the family cemetery.

Memorial gifts in her memory may be made to First Baptist Church of Decatur, Georgia.

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12/16/2025

During the holidays, many homes across the nation have an empty seat at the table - for a loved one currently serving or one who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. To honor their lives, we celebrate Wreaths Across America, when we take time out of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to reflect on and honor the stories and lives of our many veterans and servicemembers. We will never forget what you’ve done and continue to do. Go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org to learn more.

12/15/2025

12/14/2025

Peggy Tribble

Peggy Ann Olson Tribble of Atlanta passed away peacefully December 12, 2025 at age of 89. Born August 9, 1936, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Harold Walter Olson and Amy Ahlberg Olson.

Peggy attended Bayside High School and was a graduate of Felt & Terrant Business School in New York. Following graduation, she went to work for CIT in Manhattan. She was later employed by the Bethel Methodist Home in Ossning, NY where she developed her passion for working with older adults.

In 1974 Peggy moved to Atlanta, having been recruited to join the staff of Wesley Woods Health Center as Director of Patient Activities. She retired from Wesley Woods in 1996 after having started and managed a very successful program at Budd Terrace for older adults with dementia. At the time of her death, Peggy was married to J. Lee Tribble, whom she met when they both worked at Wesley Woods.

Peggy enjoyed her retirement years and whenever she was asked, she would quickly tell you she "enjoyed every minute of it". She enjoyed reading, cooking and entertaining, decorating and travel. She and Lee were fortunate to have made numerous trips with friends to interesting places such as Alaska, the Canadian Rockies, Eastern Canada, the Pacific NW, Los Cabos, Jamaica, Antiqua, Yellowstone National Park, Ireland, Sweden (home of her ancestors), New England and Viking River Cruises on the Danube River, the Rhine River, the Douro River in Portugal as well as a 10-day cruise in Russia. She particularly enjoyed relaxing beach vacations at Mexico Beach.

Christmas was her favorite time of the year and decorating her home was something she aways looked forward to and thoroughly enjoyed

Peggy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, J. Lee Tribble, daughter, Leslie Jones Kasper, son, Michael Eric Jones (Michele); four grandchildren, Christopher S. Kasper, Samuel L. Kasper, Kate A. Jones and Emma H. Jones.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Amy Olson, her older brother, Alan Robert Olson and her son-in-law, Stephen Owen Kasper.

Her body was cremated.

For those wishing to make a memorial gift in lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to FODAC, Friends of Disabled Adults and Children.

Celebration of Life: 1/10/2026 @ 2:pm

A Celebration of Life will be held on 1/10/2026 at 2:pm in the Little Chapel of the Glenn Memorial UMC at 1660 N. Decatur Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.

Complimentary parking will be available in the Fishburne Parking Deck on N. Decatur Rd, adjacent to the Litte Chapel.

Following the service, the family will greet guests at a Reception at the Miller-Ward Alumni House at 815 Huston Mill Rd.

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