Obituaries

Dorothy Maddox

Dorothy Maddox

Mar 15, 2021

Dorothy “Dot” Stephens Maddox, age 104, died Monday, March 15, 2021, at the retirement center in Atlanta where she lived. Dot was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, William L. “WL” Maddox, who died in 2012. She is survived by her son, Bill Maddox (Charlotte) of Mexico Beach, FL, daughter, Cathy Mullins of Atlanta, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and...

William Montgomery  Smith

William Montgomery Smith

Mar 14, 2021

William Montgomery “Monte” Smith, December 21, 1936 – March 14, 2021. Monte Smith, son of Ila and Marion Smith, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and was a lifelong resident of the Atlanta metro area. He is to be interred at Westview Cemetery with services for immediate family. Monte is survived by his wife, Martha Smith, son Matthew Smith (Amy Lynn...

Ronald Fisher

Ronald Fisher

Mar 12, 2021

Ronald Fisher age 101 of Decatur died at his home from complications of heart disease. Born in a house in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta on April 6, 1919, he was just a few weeks shy of his 102nd birthday. He grew up on Adams Street with his parents, Inez Virginia and James Nelson Fisher; sister, Virginia; and three brothers,...

George Mike Karakos

George Mike Karakos

Mar 10, 2021

George Mike Karakos, 80, born in Tarpon Springs FL passed away peacefully in Decatur GA on 3/10/21. George is survived by his son Michael and wife Jennifer, his daughter Christina and husband John, his daughter Alexandra and partner Brandon, his grandchildren Violet and John, his sisters Katherine and Barbara, his brothers Zach, Jimmy, Terry, Angelo, Chris, and Jack. He had...

Marilyn Anne Lantz

Marilyn Anne Lantz

Mar 9, 2021

Marilyn Anne Mitchell Lantz, a resident of Midtown Atlanta for over fifty years, passed away on March 9, 2021. She was born on December 27, 1939, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to James Ralph Mitchell and Marion Eveline Jones Mitchell Brown. She attended Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin, and later taught second grade in Madison, Wisconsin, where she met her husband of...

Sophia N. Tsamolias

Sophia N. Tsamolias

Mar 9, 2021

Sophia N. Tsamolias, 94 of Thomaston, GA passed away on March 9, 2021. Born and raised in Greece, she came to this country in 1969 with 2 of her sons so they could go to school in the US. Her husband and oldest son remained in Greece until they could join the rest of the family in 1972. She was...

Martha  Bolen

Martha Bolen

Mar 8, 2021

Martha Bolen passed away on March 8, 2021. She is survived by her son Rance Bolen, daughter Margaret Beaudoin and son-in-law Ron Beaudoin. She is dearly loved and will be missed. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.

Edna Mcgraw

Edna Mcgraw

Mar 7, 2021

Edna Freeman McGraw, age 97, died Sunday morning March 7, 2021 at PruittHealth – Virginia Park assisted living facility after suffering a stoke on February 6. Born October 2, 1923 in Greenville, South Carolina, Edna was the daughter of the late James Forrest Freeman and Mary Elizabeth Barnett of Pickens County. She is predeceased by her husband of 37 years,...

Eve Hayworth

Eve Hayworth

Mar 7, 2021

Eve Lynn Hayworth passed away on March 7, 2021, at home surrounded by love. On this day, I lost my person, my wife, my daughter’s mama, and my best friend. Eve and I have been together for over 30 years, day in and day out. I wanted another 30 years to spend together, but it is not going to be....

Hodgson Thomas

Hodgson Thomas

Mar 5, 2021

Henry Hodgson Thomas, 96, who was born on June 18, 1924 in Decatur, Georgia to James Henry Thomas and Lillie Perdue Thomas passed away on March 5, 2021. He was predeceased by his 2 sisters Hazel Alletha Thomas and Lucy Thomas Patrick. Hodgson grew up in Decatur where he excelled as a student at Glenwood Elementary and Decatur Boys High...

Katherine Frances Phenix

Katherine Frances Phenix

Mar 4, 2021

Katherine Frances (Haavie) Phenix, age 82, of Decatur, GA transitioned to her eternal life on March 4, 2021. Frances is all we could have ever asked for in a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Born and raised in Cedartown, GA, Frances attended college at North Georgia College and then University of Georgia where she obtained a degree in education....

David Dahl Nelson

David Dahl Nelson

Mar 4, 2021

David Dahl Nelson, age 96, passed away on March 4, 2021. He spent his childhood in Decatur and graduated from Decatur Boys High. David served during WW II with the 739th Field Artillery Battalion as a forward observer sometimes slipping through enemy lines. Battles engaged in the Siege of the Ile de Cezembre in Dinard, Battle of Metz, The Lorraine...

Harold E. Minter

Harold E. Minter

Mar 2, 2021

Mr. Harold E. Minter, age 89, of Atlanta, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley A. Minter, his parents, Velvie Marie and Alvin Clifford Minter, his brother, Hollis Minter, his sister, Faye Benton, his great granddaughter, Amanda Rose Stuchel, and his son-in-law, Derek D. Yates. He is survived by his four...

Jane Carlton Nied

Jane Carlton Nied

Mar 1, 2021

Jane Carlton Nied, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 1, 2021. She was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Walter S. Nied, and her sister, Georgia Carlton. She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Anne Brewer and her husband Roy, and John Nied and his wife, Lisa; sister JoAnne Leike and her...

Robbin Brown

Robbin Brown

Feb 28, 2021

Robbin Brown, aged 64 years, of Decatur, GA, joined her heavenly Father on February 28, 2021. Robbin was a true caretaker and loved her work caring for the elderly in senior care homes as a Certified Nurse's Assistant. She was a devoted member of First Christian Church of Decatur (Disciples of Christ) where she served as a deacon. She was...

Peggy Hearn Fuller

Peggy Hearn Fuller

Feb 27, 2021

Peggy Hearn Fuller February 9, 1941- February 27, 2021 Peggy Hearn Fuller passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021, surrounded by her husband of 57 years, her two daughters, and her loving caregiver. She died from complications of Parkinson’s disease. She was predeceased by her parents, Freeman McGarity Hearn and Janie Callahan Hearn, her son, Hilton Monroe Fuller III (Monty),...