Henry Frantz

Mar 16, 2025

It is with deep affection and remembrance that we honor the life of Henry Doyle Colon (Hank) Frantz.

Hank was born on the 17th of May, 1993 in Atlanta, Georgia to Henry Donald Frantz, Jr and Frances Brodnax Frantz. A life-long resident of Decatur, Hank attended Westchester Elementary and later graduated from Decatur High School. While attending the University...

Glenn Edgerton

Mar 15, 2025

Glenn Souders Edgerton, Jr., 85, passed away on March 15, 2025 in Atlanta, GA.

He was born in Charlotte, NC, to Dr. Glenn Souders Edgerton and Sylvia Steele Edgerton. Chip, as he was called as a child, attended Myers Park Presbyterian Church, where he was ordained as a Presbyterian Minister. Glenn earned degrees from Princeton University, Union Presbyterian Seminary in...

Jere Tate

Mar 14, 2025

At the age of 87, Jere Beverly Tate of Tucker, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 14th, 2025.

Jere was born on January 11th, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late John B Jr. and Sara Cobb.

Jere is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Jim Tate; son, Kevin Tate (Denise),...

Linda Allen

Mar 14, 2025

Linda Hollis Allen passed from this life on March 14, 2025 around four pm. She had been in a years long struggle with Leukemia. She was well loved by all who knew her.



She is survived by her husband, Ira Allen,her son Luis Cuadra, her son Eli Cuadra, her grand children Audrey Butler, Anastasia Cuadra, Silas Cuadra, Skylind Cuadra...

Frank Vinicor

Mar 12, 2025

Frank Vinicor, MD, MPH: An International Leader who Championed a Public Health Approach to Diabetes Prevention : 

Dr. Frank Vinicor, born on March 21,1941, a native of Norwood, NY, peacefully passed away in Atlanta, Georgia on March 12, 2025. He was a creative, intelligent, and humble visionary; loved by all who knew him. Frank graduated from Yale University, and Washington University...

Maria Yen

Mar 11, 2025

Maria Anna Yen (Ruey-yun Chen) passed away peacefully, a happy and holy death, on March 11th, 2025, at the age of 93 . Born in Tsingtao, China, to Hai-Ting and Chiung-Yu Chen on August 13, 1931, she was the fourth of seven children.

Maria graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1949 and began her career serving as a substitute teacher...

Bernice Jackson

Mar 11, 2025

Bernice Wren Jackson, age 100, passed away peacefully in her home on March 11, 2025.

She was born to Florrie Hadden Wren and Walter Calhoun Wren in Gibson, Ga. on November 24, 1924. She grew up on the family farm in Glascock County, Ga, graduating from Warrenton High School. She continued her education at Georgia State College for Women, obtaining...

Joe Eastburn

Mar 11, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Raymond Eastburn was born on Nov 13, 1943 to Ray and Sybil Eastburn in Columbus, GA. He passed away in his sleep early on Mar 11, 2025. At the time Joe was born, his father Ray was a pilot in the Army, flying in Japan in WWII. Soon after, in 1946, Joe's sister Janet was born.

Joe...

Henry Frantz, Jr.

Mar 10, 2025

Henry Donald Frantz, Jr., age 74, passed away while on the island of Maui, Hawaii on March 10, 2025. Henry exited this life while pursuing some of his great passions, exploration and travel.

Henry was born on May 1, 1950 in Glen Cove, NY, to Henry Donald Frantz, Sr and Mary Pinar Frantz. He spent a decade of his...

Jack Sandow

Mar 10, 2025

Jack T Sandow died on March 10, 2025, at the age of 103.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents, H.G. and Agnes Sandow and four sisters, Mildred Lewis, Sarah King, Helen Mobley and Helene Williams and his previous wife of 61 years and mother of his five children, Lucille (Tillie) Zimmerman Sandow.

Jack is survived by...

James Barron

Mar 8, 2025

James David Barron, 68, of Gainesville, GA, passed away at his home on March 8, 2025. Born on September 27, 1956, in Clarkesville, Ga, David lived a life full of passion, hard work, and love for his family and friends.

David is survived by his two sons, Evan Barron (Brittni) and Colt Barron (Alexandra), and his two siblings, Greg...

Ida Boers

Mar 8, 2025

Ida Gezina Boers, née Hommes, died at home, tended by her daughters, in the early morning hours of March 8, 2025. She was born March 29, 1936, in Krugersdorp, South Africa. She grew up on a farm in Gauteng and attended Afrikaans Hoer Meisies Skool in Pretoria as a girl. She qualified as a nurse at the Andrew McColm Training...

Ruth Keeler

Mar 8, 2025

Ruth Marionetta Keeler of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on March 8, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on May 27, 1940, in Atlanta, Georgia, to parents Author Lee Stokes Sr. and Ocie Lee Stokes.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Author (Betty) Stokes Jr., Carson Stokes, Elaine (Shade) Robinson-Twitty, and Mark (Francine) Nicholson Sr. She...

Blackie Scott

Mar 8, 2025

"Blackie" Scott, noted speaker, author, and humorist, died peacefully on March 8, 2025, just 3 days after celebrating her 98th birthday. Blackie was born Ella Mae Wright in Covington, Virginia. Her nickname, "Blackie" was bestowed at an early age and helped to make her most memorable. She was best known as a person who never met a stranger, and who...

Christopher Koehler

Mar 6, 2025

Christopher Howland Koehler of Decatur, Georgia, passed on to his great reward, in his own bed at his "Estate" on March 6, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born in Independence, Missouri, on August 5, 1942, to Howland and Barbara Bailey Koehler.

An intellectual, Chris was hilarious, grouchy, fun-loving, well-read, cynical, and iconoclastic. Chris was an avid political news...

Vern Ayers

Mar 5, 2025

Marion LaVerne (Vern) Ayers, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at home after a brief illness.

Vern was born on July 30, 1935, in Egypt, GA to Orville and Jean Ayers.  He spent his early childhood on Lucille Ave. in Southwest Atlanta where many fond memories were made.

He graduated from Southwest High School in Atlanta in 1953 and...

Margaret "Peg" Harriss

Mar 2, 2025

Margaret "Peg" Weems Harriss, 76 of Tucker, Georgia, passed suddenly Sunday, March 2, 2025 from complications related to her lifelong struggles with diabetes. Peg was born on Saturday, December 11, 1948 in Canton, MS to Bob Weems and Alice Seifke Weems. Over the years, Peg resided in Canton, MS, London, England and Atlanta, GA. Academic excellence was Peg's focus and...

Frankye Pace

Mar 2, 2025

Frankye Ann Morrow Pace went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer and a brief time in hospice care. She was a resident of Buford, Georgia, and she is survived by her children, Marsha (Dwight) Goodson, Frank Pace, Nancy Pace Coker, grandchildren Wendi (Tony) Lioi, Robyn (Shane) Strickland, great-grandchildren Gracie and Lilly...

Catherine Callaway

Feb 25, 2025

Catherine "Cathy" Lewis Callaway, 90, passed away on February 25, 2025, in Decatur, Georgia. Born on December 17, 1934, in Champaign, Illinois.

Cathy pursued higher education with dedication, earning a Bachelor of Science from Agnes Scott College and later a master's degree in accounting from Georgia State University. Her professional career included roles in human resources at Sears and Roebuck...

James Moore

Feb 25, 2025

James( Jim) Bruce Moore, 94, passed away on February 25, 2025. He was born in Altamont, Kansas to Earl and Mildred (Lombard) Moore.

After graduating from Labatt High School, he joined the marines, serving for four years in San Diego, Japan and the Korean conflict. Jim continued to value his time in the marines for the rest of his...