Obituaries

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...

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...

Larry Wyatt

Larry Wyatt

May 15, 2025

Larry Herschel Wyatt passed away on May 15 at the age of 72, in Atlanta, Georgia. His battle with cancer in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite this, Larry came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Larry graduated in 1970 from Oak Grove High School in Adger, Alabama. He went...

Edward Fagan

Edward Fagan

May 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward Leonard Fagan, a devoted husband, father, and physical therapist, who left this world on May 15, 2025, at the age of 61. Edward was born on February 11, 1964, in Providence, Rhode Island, and later made his home in Decatur, Georgia, where he touched the lives of many through his compassionate...

Erin Dawson

Erin Dawson

May 15, 2025

"It is with a broken heart that I share that Erin, my wife and friend, wonderful mom to our children, and 'practicing perfectionist,' has passed away. Please hug and tell everyone you love, that you love them. Then, share a story of Erin and a prayer now that she has found peace in the eternal kingdom."

Erin Leigh Shields Dawson lived...

Harry Lockwood

Harry Lockwood

May 9, 2025

Harry Lockwood, 87, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. A native of Atlanta, he was born on July 19, 1937, to Joseph Lockwood and Mary McDaniel Lockwood and grew up in Little Five Points. Harry graduated from Bass High School in 1955 where he was a City League All-Star in basketball and baseball. He went on...

Dorothy Najour

Dorothy Najour

May 9, 2025

Dorothy A. Najour, 87, of Atlanta, Georgia died Friday May 09, 2025 at Emory Hospital-Decatur. She was born March 29, 1938 in New Albany, Mississippi to the late William and Dorothy Harper Abernathy.

A beautiful woman who was a loving wife and mother to five sons. She loved tennis and was a good player to age 75. She will always be...

Henry Rogers III

Henry Rogers III

May 8, 2025

Mr. Henry S. Rogers III, age 84, of Tucker, GA passed away on Thursday, May 8th at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry S. Rogers Jr. and Virginia Cooper Rogers of Oxford, GA and his sister Carolyn Rogers Simons of Covington, GA. Henry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Brenda P. Rogers; his...

Wilhelmina Blitz

Wilhelmina Blitz

May 5, 2025

Wilhelmina "Willy" Peeperkorn Blitz, 100, of Atlanta, GA passed away peacefully at home on 5/5/2025. The fourth of nine siblings, she was born 1/13/1925 in Heemstede, Netherlands (Holland). After the Nazi occupation and the end of World War II, she emigrated to the US. Her husband of forty-one years, Rudolph Blitz, Ph.D in economics and professor at Vanderbilt University in...

Jacqueline Scott

Jacqueline Scott

May 5, 2025

Jacqueline Elizabeth "Jacquie" Bott Scott, of unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, succumbed to complications from a stroke on Monday, May 5th at Sunrise of Decatur. Jacquie, the daughter of John Joseph Bott (deceased) and Mary Cecelia "Betty" Murphy Bott (deceased), was a native of Kingston, New York, where her mother's family had been landholders and real estate developers since the early...

Woodrow "Woody" Miller

Woodrow "Woody" Miller

May 4, 2025

Woodrow Wayne "Woody" Miller was born on September 17, 1954, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Woodward Academy as part of the Class of 1972 and remained a lifelong resident of the Atlanta area, establishing deep roots in the community he served throughout his life. He was a loving father and was deeply adored by his five grandchildren, who...

Julia Wynne

Julia Wynne

May 2, 2025

Julia Weathers Wynne, age 96, died peacefully at her home on May 2, 2025, following complications from a fall. Julia, a lifelong resident of Atlanta, was born on October 18, 1928, the only child of Charles Valentine Weathers, Jr., and Dorothy Padgett Weathers. After graduating from Druid Hills High School in 1945, she attended Wesleyan College and Agnes Scott College,...

Sidney Sellars

Sidney Sellars

Apr 30, 2025

Sidney Ray Sellars, 73, of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away on April 30th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 7th, 1952, in McMinnville, Tennessee, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, known for his charm, his love of golf and the Georgia Bulldogs, and his one-of-a-kind sense of humor.

For 35 years, Sid was...

Sheila Lackey

Sheila Lackey

Apr 29, 2025

Sheila Diane McCall Lackey, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born June 24, 1944, in Atlanta, GA, she is preceded in death by her loving husband Gordon Thomas Lackey and her parents Zetus (Mac) McCall and Sarah Thompson McCall. She leaves behind daughter Jennifer Lackey Barber, her husband Glen Barber, son Gordon Thomas Lackey Jr, his wife...

David McCowen

David McCowen

Apr 28, 2025

David Swails McCowen, 85, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga. A devoted husband, loving father, accomplished architect and true Renaissance man, David lived a rich and purposeful life shaped by creativity, service, and deep intellectual curiosity.

Born in Macon, Ga., on July 13, 1939, to Albert Irwin and Frances Louise Swails McCowen, David graduated from...

Robert Worthington

Robert Worthington

Apr 27, 2025

Robert (Bob) James Worthington, 81, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025, just as he lived, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 7, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Bob was the youngest of three children of the late Mr. and Mrs. E L Worthington. Losing his father at a young age, he was...

Elizabeth "Betty" Addison

Elizabeth "Betty" Addison

Apr 27, 2025

Betty Addison February 13, 1929 - April 27, 2025

Mildred Elizabeth "Betty" Addison, née Smith, born February 13, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed into eternal rest on April 27, 2025, at the age of 96. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Betty lived a long life filled with curiosity, kindness, and just the right amount of sass.

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