Obituaries
Elizabeth Alexander Bucko
Jul 8, 2023
Elizabeth Causey Alexander Bucko, known to all as Liz, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on August 20, 1968, in Augusta, Georgia, Liz was a vibrant spirit who brought joy, wisdom, humor, and a sense of adventure to all those who were fortunate to know her.
Liz was the beloved wife of Christopher...
Mary Ellen Reno, Jr.
Jul 7, 2023
Mary Ellen (Molly) Reno, a beloved mother and former school teacher, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023 at the age of 79. She was surrounded by her loving family and pets.
Born in Beaver, PA, October 6, 1943, Molly graduated from Geneva College and went on to live in South Florida for 40 years where she raised a family and...
Davis Michael Hornibrook
Jul 7, 2023
Davis Michael Hornibrook ("Mike") passed peacefully in his home in Panama City July 7, 2023. Everyone who knew Mike knew him for his smile, laughter, and his love of life, family and friends. Born December 9, 1945, Mike grew up in Decatur, Georgia and lived in the metro Atlanta area until he retired to Panama City Beach with his brother,...
Charles Lauchlan Hayes
Jul 4, 2023
Charles (Chuck) Lauchlan Hayes died on July 4, 2023 at Fountainview Center in Atlanta. Born in Pittsfield, MA on September 14, 1942 he was the 2nd of 9 children of William and Elizabeth Kirk Hayes. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Susan Henry-Crowe, his sister, Theresa Hayes Doyle, 5 children and loving grandchildren.
He entered the Franciscan novitiate...
David Sutton Bothwell
Jul 2, 2023
David Sutton Bothwell, 90 of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on July 2nd, 2023. He was preceded in death by Mary Evelyn Bothwell and Nancy Weaver Bothwell. David was married for 65 years to the love of his life, Hope Weathers Bothwell of Rome, GA. David was born in 1933, in Miami, Florida. He was the son of Dr. Harper Roy...
Aryc Wesley Mosher
Jul 1, 2023
Aryc Wesley Mosher, a compassionate and dedicated individual, passed away on July 1, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of service and impact. He was born on April 16, 1967. Aryc, along with his beloved spouse Kenneth Ray Morris, had been residents of Avondale Estates, GA for 15 years, creating a home filled with love and shared memories.
Education played a significant...
Jean Komari
Jul 1, 2023
Jean Naoum Komari
Jean was born on July 1, 1939 in Aleppo, Syria as a middle child of 10 children. He attended school at the American College missionary school and learned English. As an adult, he served in the Syrian military for six years. He then moved to Saudi Arabia and worked selling watches. He then continued working in this profession...
Cantey Bryan Mills
Jun 29, 2023
Cantey Bryan Mills died June 29, 2023, in Atlanta after battling cancer. She was 81. Cantey was born in 1941 as the first of four children to the late Dr. Phillips Respess Bryan and late Mary Smith Bryan at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. After her father returned from serving in World War II, the family settled in Lynchburg, Va. As a...
Mena Nunzia Parris
Jun 28, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mena Nunzia Parris, age 77, of Decatur, Georgia. She passed away June 28, 2023 at Emory Decatur Hospital. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren as she took her last breath, holding court one last time.
Mena was born on March 25, 1946 in Naples, Italy. It was there...
Robert Andrew Springer
Jun 27, 2023
Robert Springer, age 75, passed away on June 27, 2023.
Robert was born in New Orleans, LA to Abner Springer and Elsie Springer.
He is survived by his son, James Fisher.
He was preceded in death by Abner Springer (Father), Elsie Springer (Mother).
Services for Robert Springer will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM at A.S....
Marie Frances Trujillo
Jun 26, 2023
Marie Frances (Fraher) Trujillo
Marie Frances Trujillo, 80, of Stone Mountain, began her eternal life on June 26, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on December 7, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Brendan and Margaret Fraher. She grew up in both Philadelphia and Detroit and enjoyed her summer's with cousins in Scituate, MA. She attended Sacred Heart Academy Catholic Schools...
Leonard Wolcott Hagerman
Jun 25, 2023
Remembering Leonard Wolcott Hagerman
September 7, 1939 - June 25, 2023
Husband, father, brother, uncle, brother-in-law...
Born third of five; a big brother to two and a younger brother to two - the quintessential middle child;
Earlier known as a stylish dresser with Johnston & Murphy wing-tipped loafers; later known for plaid shirts, blue jeans and a butterfly belt buckle - his signature...
Diana Cole Harris
Jun 22, 2023
Diana Cole Harris, 90, of Avondale Estates, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 22, 2023, with her son by her side.
Diana was born June 1, 1933 in Anderson County, SC to the late Paul W. Cole Sr. and Susie L. Cole. She graduated from Hartwell High School in 1950, and then attended Bob Jones University. Following her studies at Bob...
Doris H. Benson
Jun 21, 2023
Doris H. Benson Hand left her Earthly body June 21, 2023. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on July 6, 1944, to Sam and Minnie Hand, Doris was raised in the Central Park community and graduated West End High School in 1962. She married Sam Benson and after living in Birmingham, they moved to Decatur, GA, where she worked for the Social...
Edward Addison Berberick
Jun 20, 2023
Edward Addison Berberick, age 30 of Atlanta, passed away Tuesday, June 20th. Edward is preceded by a loved cousin, Polly Miranda Roger. Edward Addison is survived by their mother Daphne Anderson Berberick and father Curtis Richard Berberick as well as two siblings Wesley Richard Berberick and Amelia Christine Berberick. Also grandmothers, Polly Anderson and Freda Gennaro. Edward Addison was also...
Demetrius Mazacoufa
Jun 20, 2023
Mazacoufa, Demetrius (Jim)
(April 6, 1947 - June 20, 2023)
As a little boy in his hometown of Hopewell, Virginia, where he was known as "Jimmy," he would read the death notices in the local newspaper. In his child's mind of the 1950s, he transposed the letters of the word "obituaries" to mean the orbit dead souls reached on their way to...
Edward Dominic Hart
Jun 19, 2023
Edward Dominic Hart Jr., age 83, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 19, 2023.
Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late Edward D. Hart and Gertrude V. (Corkery) Hart. After Ed graduated from Chelmsford High School, he went on to study at Boston College where he earned a graduate degree in...
Richard Hale Johnson
Jun 19, 2023
Richard H Johnson, Jr. "Bubba" of Decatur, Ga. 06.17.1952 - 06.19.2023
Preceded in death by Richard H Johnson Sr. and Valda P Johnson.
Survived by Sisters Janie Wagner, Barbara Sluss, and Brothers Michael Johnson, Doug Johnson, and Gary Johnson.
He was a loving uncle and the best babysitter for his nephews Colt and Chase Johnson and nieces Lauren Catherine and Julie...

Lisa Wise
Jun 17, 2023
Lisa W. Wise, 68, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023 at her home.
During her extraordinary career in social work, Lisa was passionate about addressing the challenges of homelessness and affordable housing. In 1990, Lisa helped found Initiative for Affordable Housing, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing and social services to homeless and low-income families...
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