Apr 5, 2026

Sherry Ingram McGinnis, of Decatur, GA passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026 at the age of 93. She was born on April 13, 1932 in Atlanta. She later married Edward Leon McGinnis and had four sons. She spent most of her career as a crossing guard/supervisor for Dekalb County Schools. She was affectionately called "Boots" by all who knew...

Apr 3, 2026

Jeanne Duncan Lee, beloved wife of David Lee for 56 years, succumbed to cancer on April 3. Her sons, Andrew and Taylor, preceded her in death.

Jeanne loved to teach and taught high school students history and government for 48 years. She began her teaching career at Towers High School, then Avondale's Performing Arts, then Heritage High in Conyers followed...

Apr 1, 2026

Ed was born in June 1960 to Maurice D. Davenport and Gloria Wellman Davenport. He grew up in the Decatur area, but spent many happy summers of his childhood in St. Johns, Newfoundland. He graduated from Shamrock High School in 1978, and attended Georgia State University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate. He worked as an appraiser for about...

Apr 1, 2026

Georgia Parasho Vasilos, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The daughter of Greek immigrants who fled from Asia Minor, Georgia was born January 21, 1929 in Bristol, Pennsylvania where her father was a haberdasher. During the Depression, Georgia's family moved to join other relatives in opening the Palmetto Luncheonette on Main Street in Anderson, South Carolina, where...

Mar 31, 2026

Thomas Gregory Phillips, Jr. (Greg), age 69 of Jasper, Georgia, entered into rest on March 31, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia at Emory Hospital after an extended illness.

Greg was born on May 6, 1956 in Atlanta, Georgia. Greg was a lifelong resident of Conyers, Georgia. Raised by a strong, independent mother, Greg grew up alongside his two brothers in a...

Mar 30, 2026

David Nunley Brooks November 24, 1957 - March 30, 2026

David Nunley Brooks, a devoted father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him, passed away on March 30th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, faith, and genuine kindness.

Born November 24, 1957 in Decatur, GA, David was the youngest of eight children born to George Homer Brooks and...

Mar 29, 2026

LaVerne Karsten Brown, 89, died on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Born in Washington, D.C., to Frank and Opal Karsten, LaVerne grew up in a family devoted to public service. Her father, Frank Karsten, was elected to the United States House of Representatives, where he served his constituents for more than 25 years. LaVerne attended George Washington University...

Mar 29, 2026

Betty Jean (Hoff) Morris, 95, of Madison, Ga. died Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was a native of the Tucker community in DeKalb County, Ga. She and her twin brother, Billy, were born on June 5, 1930 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Ga., the daughter of George M. and Ruby M. (Nunn) Hoff. She is preceded in death by her...

Mar 27, 2026

My brother was a handsome guy as a young man, really better looking of the two of us. With a deep love for all things Hollywood, he had an encyclopedic knowledge of the Oscars. One of our parlor tricks was to call him up and put him on speaker with a crowd of folks, and ask him questions like "who...

Mar 26, 2026

Virginia Elizabeth Southard Goldie, 87, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 26, 2026.

She was born in New York in 1938 to Percy G. Southard and Virginia A. Southard. She attended Oceanside High School before graduating from Syracuse University, where she was a proud member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

Returning to Long Island after college, Virginia...

Mar 26, 2026

Nonagene Freeman, 96, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was born in Alabama in 1929 to Frank Morrow and Alice Camp Morrow.

Nonagene was a woman of deep and abiding faith and a devoted member of Columbia Presbyterian Church for 70 years. She found great joy in singing "Jesus Loves the...

Mar 24, 2026

Brian Keith Weatherby, 69, from Lilburn, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. at Emory Winship Cancer Institute in Atlanta. He was surrounded by his family: his wife, Donna, his daughter, Rebecca, and his son, Daniel, shortly after hearing the voice of his beloved granddaughter, Scout.

Brian was born on September 23, 1956, in Chamblee,...

Mar 24, 2026

Vallie Dalton Staten, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence Whittington Staten and Vallie Dalton Staten, and her sister Sylvia Staten Martin. She is survived by her sisters, Francis Staten Seelke and Connie Staten Panter, and her nephews and nieces, Edward Martin (Courtney), David Martin (Cissy), Michael Martin (Mary),...

Mar 23, 2026

Avery Severt Jr., 95, Of Atlanta, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 23, 2026. Avery was born in Marion, Virginia, December 26, 1930. He was the son of the late Avery Severt Sr. and Roxey Bernice Severt. He is survived by his wife Betty of 72 years. He is also survived by daughter, Mimi Maulella and grandson, Hunter...

Mar 22, 2026

George Daniel Bullock (83) of Decatur, GA passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026 surrounded by his loving family, after a recent fall. He was born on December 19, 1942 to Jane Cottrell Bullock and Harry Bullock in San Francisco, CA. He grew up in Portland, OR and went to Lincoln High School. He attended Portland State University, where he...

Mar 22, 2026

Sheila Louise Russell Vernon aged 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, surrounded by her family.  A devoted wife to Astley "Neville" Vernon (deceased) and loving mother of Elizabeth Johnson (Clifton), Sandra Vernon-Jackson (Calvin), Dionne Vernon, and Sean Vernon, she was known for her compassion and steady strength.

Sheila spent many years working in business administration with various companies, which...

Mar 21, 2026

Hilde Jean (Beskin) Van Houten was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 22, 1950. She and her parents then settled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1953, when her dad set up a private practice as the city's first thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon. A highlight of Hilde's childhood was her love of horses - especially her quarter horse, Kit, with whom...

Mar 21, 2026

Faye Ray Little of Atlanta, GA age 91 passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Faye was born November 3, 1934 in Fort Gaines, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents Mark and Fannie Ray, brothers Lawrence Ray and George Ray, her lifetime love of 65 years husband Olen Edward Little.

She is survived by her beloved daughter Lisa...

Mar 20, 2026

Patricia "Diane" Johnson, 76, drew her final breath at home in Lawrenceville, Georgia with her son by her side after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Tampa, Florida, on August 8, 1949, Diane was the daughter of John and Patricia Dormany and the eldest of four children.

Diane spent her childhood in Tampa, where she developed a lifelong love...

Mar 20, 2026