Obituaries

Jeanine Arledge

Jeanine Arledge

Jun 10, 2025

Jeanine Cummings Arledge grew up in Atlanta with her two brothers and attended Bass High School, where she was a member of the drill team and participated in other school activities. Along the way she had a blind date with a young man named Charlie Arledge... and the blind date worked. They were married for 62 years, until his death...

Jay Taylor

Jay Taylor

Jun 8, 2025

Jay David Taylor, beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly at his home in Decatur, GA, on June 8, 2025, at the age of 57.

He was born on April 23, 1968, in Huntsville, Alabama (Madison County), to his parents David Turner Taylor and Ann Burgess Taylor. He is survived by his parents; his brothers, Christopher (Tracy) and...

Lillian Rowan

Lillian Rowan

Jun 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow we announce the death of our loving wife, mother, aunt, sister-in-law, and friend, Lillian Ida Wildberger Rowan, who left us peacefully on June 6, 2025, after 98 well-lived years. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 3, 1927 to Ida Koppe Wildberger and Ernest Henry Wildberger, graduated from Atlanta Girls High in 1945, and...

Marcia Shafer

Marcia Shafer

Jun 6, 2025

Marcia Grace Shafer,81, of Atlanta, Georgia died June 06, 2025 at A G Rhodes Atlanta. She was born October 14, 1943 in Newton, Iowa to the late Max and Mary Helen Shafer.

Miss Marcia Shafer has been a member of the St. John's community since before we were the St. John's Community. She was part of the Christian Community of...

Alice Boyd

Alice Boyd

Jun 6, 2025

Alice Evans Boyd, aged 98, passed away in Atlanta on Friday, June 6th, 2025. Born in New York, NY on July 26, 1926, to Gerardine Ogilby and Albert Edwin Evans, Alice spent her early years in Briarcliff Manor, NY. She graduated from Furman University in 1948 with a BA in psychology and sociology.

In 1958, Alice moved to Atlanta, where...

Arlene Fisher

Arlene Fisher

Jun 3, 2025

Arlene Ruth Fisher was born in College Park, Georgia on November 18, 1951. Daughter of Paul and Mary Fisher and sister to Joy Blahut and Peggy Lafoy, she had a full and wonderful childhood. She attended Clarkston High School in Clarkston, Georgia and Georgia Southern University where she spent time with some of her best friends Sheila, Maggie and Martha....

Michele Holt

Michele Holt

Jun 2, 2025

Michele Lee Holt, 80, of Marietta, Georgia-formerly of Decatur, Georgia-passed away on June 2, 2025, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

Despite the odds, Michele's determination and strength were unwavering. With the support of her loving family, she overcame multiple medical challenges, including time in the ICU and long-term rehab, and made it back home last...

Delphine Podsiadlo

Delphine Podsiadlo

Jun 2, 2025

Delphine D. Podsiadlo



It is with deep sorrow we announce the death of our dear mother, Delphine Podsiadlo, who left us June 2, 2025, after 96, well lived years. Deli is proceeded in death by: her husband, Robert Podsiadlo; her parents, Edward and Elinor Damai; and her sister, Diane Winterhoff.

Deli's greatest joy was her ever growing family....

Raymond Hickox

Raymond Hickox

May 31, 2025

Raymond Earl Hickox, age 77, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 31, 2025. Born on June 23, 1947, in Lumber City, Georgia, Raymond lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep love for his family, and an enduring curiosity about the world around him.

Raymond proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Norma McDonald

Norma McDonald

May 28, 2025

Norma Louise McDonald, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 28th, 2025, at Amicasa Hospice, Decatur, Georgia. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 11, 1931. Norma's parents, Walter and Kathleen Coleman McDonald and her sister, Joyce McDonald Gwinn, preceded her in death.

Norma spent the last five years of her life as a resident of Budd Terrace Nursing...

William A. Godfrey, M.D.

William A. Godfrey, M.D.

May 28, 2025

William Allen Godfrey, M.D., age 76, passed away the morning of Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 surrounded by his family, while in hospice at Emory University Hospital.

Bill was born in Ft. Pierce, Florida to Wilson Stuart Godfrey and Estelle Godfrey. He was a standout high school basketball player who played on the college teams during his time at both...

David Lautenschlager

David Lautenschlager

May 25, 2025

David Lautenschlager, a gentle soul with a heart as big as the lake he loved to fish, passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on February 22, 1969, in Montgomery, Alabama, David made his home in Buckhead, Atlanta. Known for his kindness, thoughtfulness, and genuinely loving nature, David had a way of making everyone feel...

Bernice "Sherry" Hatcher

Bernice "Sherry" Hatcher

May 25, 2025

Bernice Sherrill "Sherry" Hatcher of Tucker GA, age 81, passed away on May 25, 2025, due to complications following a stroke.

She was preceded in death by father Charles Graham Hatcher, Mother Nelle Hatcher, brother Charles Hatcher, and sister Becky Hardison.

She is survived by husband Jerry Green; sons Graham Brett (Susie) and Tony Brett (Diann); grandchildren Hailey...

Edwinna Spivey

Edwinna Spivey

May 23, 2025

Edwinna Spivey went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2025 at the age of 83. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend.

Martha Edwinna Murphey was born on April 22, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia. The daughter of Milledge and Grace (Nee McLellan) Murphey. She held degrees from Stetson University (BA, cum laude, 1964) and Emory...

Thomas Benefield

Thomas Benefield

May 21, 2025

Thomas Lawson Benefield, age 54, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on May 21, 2025.

Thomas was born on June 23, 1970, in Decatur, to Elizabeth and Phillip Benefield. He graduated from Lakeside High School in 1988, then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia, his teaching certification from Mercer University, and his Master of...

Jesse Griffin

Jesse Griffin

May 19, 2025

Jesse Cliff Griffin, aged 93, passed away at his home in Atlanta, GA, on May 19, 2025. He was born April 19,1932 in Griffin, GA.

Cliff proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. Following his military service, he embarked on a successful career, notably serving as the Southeast Regional Sales Manager at Honeywell Corporation and later contributing...

Betty Moody

Betty Moody

May 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Betty Ruth Lewis Moody

March 6, 1935 - May 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Ruth Lewis Moody, age 90, on May 18, 2025, in her home in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Born on March 6, 1935, in Galveston, Texas, Betty was the beloved daughter of George and Irma Lewis. She was...

Venus Kostopoulos

Venus Kostopoulos

May 18, 2025

Venus Kostopoulos, age 93, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at her home in Tucker, GA. Venus was born on October 25, 1931, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late James A. and Florendia (Schooley) Jones. She is survived by her husband, Nick, her children, Alex, Andy (Anna), Cia (Tim Allen), Jim (Toula) & Greg, her brother Demus...