Josie Odom

Feb 7, 2025

Josie E. Odom, 90 of Decatur, passed away on February 7, 2025. She was born in Fitzgerald, GA to Charles and Lovie Elliott, one of 6 girls. She moved to Atlanta in 1954, where she started working for Southern Bell. She was married to Dennis Dodge Odom for over 50 years before his death in 2014. Josie retired in 1984...

Jean Brooks

Feb 6, 2025

Jean Dennison Brooks was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 4, 1919 and died February 6, 2025. She was the daughter of Hubert E. Dennison and Lucile McDade Dennison. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene E. Brooks; her son, William (Bill) E. Brooks; her sisters, Dianne (D.D.) Dennison and Lucile Dennison Keenan; and her brother, Dr. David...

Edgar Hall

Feb 4, 2025

Edgar "Robert" Hall, Jr. was born June 1, 1951, in Atlanta, GA to Edgar Robert Hall Sr. (later known as Jones) and the late Hazel McFarlin, formerly Hall (né Johnson). Robert was educated in the Atlanta Public School System and graduated from David T. Howard High School.

Known for his hard work, after graduation, Robert first...

Phoebe Lockwood

Feb 4, 2025

Phoebe Ryerson Lockwood, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at her residence in Decatur, Georgia. Phoebe was born in New York City on October 23, 1931, grew up in Gainesville and Tallahassee, Florida, went to Leon High and graduated from FSU.

She was a member of Tri Delta sorority where she developed friendships that lasted through the years....

Stuart Maifeld

Feb 2, 2025

Stuart Robert Maifeld died February 2,2025. He was born in Spartenburg, S.C. to Robert and Carolyn Maifeld on January 27, 1958.

He is survived by his partner Christen Kelly; brothers Jim, Joseph and David; niece and nephews Phil, Joseph, Patrick, and Katie.

As a young child, he over came the effects of Parthese Disease with no ill effects. He graduated...

Victoria Powers

Feb 2, 2025

Aged 66, died at home 2 Feb 2025, just a year after being diagnosed with ALS. She was born in Atlanta, to Dorothy Koenig and James T. Powers, and grew up there, in FL and NJ. She was educated at the University of Chicago and Cornell University and spent most of her career as professor of mathematics at Emory.

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Robert Bradford

Feb 1, 2025

Celebrating the life of Robert Marion Bradford 04/16/1932 - 02/01/2025

Bob Bradford was a true professional, as a long-time sales manager for Levitz Furniture store for 30 years. Mr. Bradford was a veteran and served 6 years with the United States Army. Bob Bradford married his true love Hilda Barnett Bradford, his late wife. He was a long time member...

Sandra Carley

Feb 1, 2025

Sandra Marie Lineberger Carley, 84, passed away on Saturday February 1, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Sandy Carley was born on December 14, 1940, in Macon GA. Sandra was a devoted wife and mother. She also established herself as a well known interior designer in the Atlanta area.

Sandra attended UGA and achieved a bachelors degree in...

Alvin Galloway

Feb 1, 2025

Vasilios Alvin Carey Galloway

September 1,1938- February 1, 2025

Alvin Carey Vasilios Galloway was born in Talladega, Alabama into a large family of 10 brothers and sisters. As a child, he loved sports and later at 13, had his first job as a paperboy. After graduating from Talladega High School, he served in the Air Force and was stationed in Korea. During...

Laurie Harry

Jan 31, 2025

Laurie Ellen Harry (Francis) of Tucker, Georgia passed away on January 31, 2025 from heart failure brought on by surgical complications at Emory Decatur Hospital.

She was born in August 1953 in Myrtle Point, Oregon to parents Ritchie and Shirley Francis. She attended Myrtle Point High School where she played clarinet in the school's band. She graduated high school with honors...

Gilbert Davis

Jan 30, 2025

Gilbert Davis, 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30 at his home in Atlanta, Georgia. Gilbert was a devoted husband and father and a respected securities attorney who was admired by his peers. He had a passion for learning and a generous spirit.

Gilbert was born in 1958 in Enid, Oklahoma and moved often in a military family....

Peggy Logan

Jan 29, 2025

Peggy Ann Logan

April 5, 1946 - January 29, 2025

Peggy Logan, 78, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Emory Decatur Hospital on January 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Peggy was born on April 5, 1946, in Omaha, NE, to Benjamin and Roma Rappley, and was the youngest of three daughters. She...

Terry Skinner

Jan 29, 2025

Terry Lewis Skinner, 72, passed away on January 29, 2025. He was born in Atlanta, GA to Dave & Leaver Skinner, long-time residents of Avondale Estates. Terry was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by brothers Dave Skinner, Jr. (Linda) and Steve Skinner (Sandy), cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and longtime friends Tim Oliver and Jamie...

Thomas Michael Jackson

Jan 28, 2025

Thomas Michael Jackson of Atlanta, GA passed away on January 28, 2025, at Grady Memorial Hospital at the age of 76. He was born on August 19, 1948, in Chattanooga, TN to Charles Anthony Jackson, Sr. and Lula Morrison Jackson. He graduated from Baylor High School and earned a Pharmacy Degree from The University of Georgia.

Mike spent his professional career...

David O'Connell

Jan 28, 2025

Professor David O'Connell passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, at his beloved family home in Decatur, Georgia. David was a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, highly accomplished scholar of French Studies, amateur historian of Irish Catholicism in the U.S. South, U.S. Army veteran, family genealogist, and a beloved brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, brother-in-law, professor, role model, and mentor...

Harriet Unfug

Jan 26, 2025

Harriet Elise Treadwell Unfug died on January 26, 2025 in Decatur, GA. She was born December 24, 1934 and was raised in Ventura, California, second of four daughters of Harriet (nee Felton) and Vernon Rountree Gilbert.

Harriet married Perry Edward Treadwell in 1952 and was a devoted mother of 4 children. She was thoughtful and loving to everyone.

In the...

James Hughes

Jan 25, 2025

James Lee Hughes, age 88, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. Born in Craven County, North Carolina, Jim graduated from New Bern, NC High School and went to graduate from Welch College in Nashville, TN and attended graduate school from Columbia International University in Columbia, SC. He retired as President of the PCA Retirement and Benefits,...

Andre Murphy

Jan 25, 2025

Whether it was crafting a news story or interviewing a celebrity, Andrè "Dre" Murphy left an indelible mark on the news business and the world of video production.

The 60-year-old Emmy Award-winning journalist passed away peacefully at his home on January 25, 2025 surrounded by his family after a prolonged fight with cancer. Andrè lived graciously and courageously until the very...

Lewis Foster

Jan 24, 2025

Lewis "Lee" Leon Foster, a cherished husband, dedicated father, and lifelong Decatur resident, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on October 14, 1951, in Decatur, Georgia, Lee was a steadfast presence in his community, known for his commitment to animal welfare and public service as an Animal Control Officer for Dekalb County.

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Dean Hix

Jan 22, 2025

Dean Parker Hix, 88, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away January 22, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. Dean was born in Hartwell on March 23, 1936 to Milton and Mamie Hix, and moved to Decatur, Georgia after graduating from Hart County High School.

Dean was married to Glenda Marett of Lavonia, for 68 years. Shortly after starting their life together in...