Louis Hansen Jr.

Jul 4, 2024

Louis William (Butch) Hansen Jr.

Louis W. (Butch) Hansen passed away July 4th at Brickmont of Roswell in Roswell, Ga surrounded by his wife of 22 years, Margaret, and other family. He was 83 years old.

Born in Miami, Fl, and raised in Norfolk, Va, Butch attended Granby High School where he excelled in golf, football,...

Wesley Berberick

Jul 2, 2024

Wesley Richard Berberick, 28, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on July 1, 2024.

The son of Curtis and Daphne Anderson Berberick, Wesley was the middle of three children. Wesley grew up in Decatur where he was active at Decatur Presbyterian Church and attended City Schools of Decatur. He graduated from Decatur High School in 2013. Wesley had a competitive,...

Evelyn Irwin

Jul 2, 2024

Betty Irwin passed peacefully from this earthly life on July 2, 2024. She was at home with family and friends. Betty had fought cancer since 2007, always with a positive attitude. Betty always brought light and laughter to the room, no matter what she was going through herself. She bounced back more times than we can count, but this time...

Phyllis Mueller

Jun 29, 2024

Phyllis Elaine Mueller, book editor and Master Gardener, 74, died at her home in Decatur Saturday, June 29, after a battle with cancer. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and graduated with a B.A degree from Emory University in 1971.

Phyllis was a Renaissance woman whose many talents enabled her to have a number of careers. She started...

Robbie Thomas

Jun 29, 2024

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Mr. Robbie Dean "Spanky" Thomas, 60, passed away on June 29, 2024, in Conyers, GA.



Robbie is survived by Fredrick Thomas father,Frederick Thomas of Conyers, and his sister Michelle Davis of Monroe.



Robbie is preceded in death by Pamela Thomas - mother



Burial: Green Meadows Memorial Garden, Conyers, GA.



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JoAnn Freeman

Jun 28, 2024

JoAnn Sybil Freeman

JoAnn Sybil Freeman, 86, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on June 28th, 2024. She was born in Sparta, Georgia, to the late John C. Johnson and Evelyn Johnson on October 3, 1937. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Alton H. Freeman, Jr., and her great-granddaughter, Hannah Belle...

James Fleming

Jun 28, 2024

James Furman Fleming (Buck)

March 31, 1937 - June 28, 2024

James (Buck) Fleming walked through the heavenly gates on June 28th. He was a native of Conway, SC but lived his final 53 years in Tucker, Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Martha Capps Fleming, two sons, Jimmy (Candy) and Keith (Julia), five...

Dorothy Stillman

Jun 26, 2024

Dorothy Delores Stillman passed peacefully on June 26th after living to be 106 years old. She attributed her wonderful health to having a Crown Royal Cocktail every day. She loved to dance, especially with her son, Robert (Bob) Stillman. Through her husband's affiliation with Moolah Shrine of St. Louis, MO and Yaarab Shrine of Atlanta, GA, she was actively involved...

Justine S. Westbrook

Jun 26, 2024

Justine Sapp Westbrook, age 92 of Tucker, GA, passed away in her home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Born December 31, 1931 in Dublin, GA, Justine was the ninth of ten children. She is preceded in death by 5 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her brother, Theron Sapp, daughters, Cindy Westbrook Gray (Jason), and Vicki Westbrook, son,...

Patricia Lanford

Jun 25, 2024

Patricia Leone Harling Lanford “Pat” was born to Ben Leroy Harling, Sr and Jessie Daniell Harling on Christmas Eve 1939 in Huntsville, Alabama, where her father was transferred for business for short time. The Harling family soon returned to Atlanta to Collins Drive in Bolton. Pat’s family was actively involved in Collins Memorial United Methodist Church, where she married her...

Douglas Franzen

Jun 25, 2024

Douglas Franzen, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home in Decatur, Georgia, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love. He is survived by his loving wife, Anne; his sons, Ted and Nick; and his cherished grandchildren, Ashley (Kyle) and Austin (Rachel). He will be deeply missed by his brother, Wayne Franzen of Wisconsin, and his...

Charles Greiner

Jun 25, 2024

Obituary for Charles Alfred Greiner III

Charles Alfred Greiner III completed the final chapter of his life on June 25, 2024. The end of his life was lived with the grace, courage and dignity that characterized all of his days. His was a life of achievement and dedication, not only to work but to family and community.

Charles was born...

John O'Connor

Jun 24, 2024

John Francis O'Connor died on June 24, 2024, at the age of 76 at his home in the Holbrook retirement community in Decatur, Georgia. He was born 1947 in the Bronx, New York.

John enjoyed sports, playing baseball in his youth and golf throughout his life. He particularly liked watching sports and playing cards. He was a collector of antiquarian ceramics...

Shirley Janota

Jun 23, 2024

Shirley was born and raised in Chetek, WI and lived in Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by mother, Ann and stepmother, Mildred; father, Charles; sister, Sharon; brother, Elroy; stepbrothers, Larry and Tom. She is survived by her children and grandson.

Shirley lived a prolific life as an artist, educator, and engineer. She graduated from Georgia Tech University...

Denis Merrill

Jun 20, 2024

Denis Raymond Merrill, born on April 29, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on June 20, 2024, at the age of 78 in Snellville, Georgia. A man of deep compassion and loyalty, Denis dedicated his life to his family, his country, and his business.

Denis proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1966 to...

Johnnie Zahler

Jun 19, 2024

Johnnie Mae Zahler (née Souther) was born in Dennison, Texas, on November 20, 1925, to Joseph Carlton and Cora Dean Souther. She and her little sister, Geneva, remembered falling in love with beautiful music when their teacher at Dallas' Davy Crockett Elementary School would play them the "Lone Ranger music."

After her parents divorced, her mother married Frank Goss...

Marion Dillingham

Jun 19, 2024

Marion Elizabeth Dillingham, 94, passed away on June 19, 2024, in Decatur, GA.



Elizabeth Dillingham was born on February 27, 1930 in Atlanta, GA, to Samuel Joiner and Marion Joiner.

Elizabeth graduated from Hoke Smith High School in 1949.

Elizabeth married William Dillingham on July 3, 1952. The couple had 3 children, Paul Dillingham, Judy Briggs, Rebecca...

Elizabeth Russell

Jun 17, 2024

Elizabeth Phillips Russell (Betsy) was 94 years old when she passed away peacefully in her sleep at 6:00AM on June 17, 2024.

Betsy was born December 14, 1929, in Richmond Virginia.

She is survived by her children Anne Johnston, Joan Pulliam, and James Pulliam.

Her youngest Bill Pulliam preceded her in death 7 years ago...

Claude Merritt

Jun 16, 2024

Claude Lisette Merritt (née Seguin) passed away June 16, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was proud of her children, a deeply committed member of Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, and a devoted Atlanta Braves fan. She loved great food, particularly the cooking of her beloved husband Bill. They both loved good books, great movies, and a good joke.

Claude was...

Jan Willem Smeulers

Jun 16, 2024

Dear Members and friends,

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Jan Willem Smeulers, a beloved and respected member of our Dutch community here in Atlanta. Jan Willem was not just a business leader but a dear friend and mentor to many of us. His tireless dedication to fostering strong transatlantic business relationships through his...