Obituaries
Maxine Dracakis
Sep 24, 2025
Maxine Dracakis, 85, of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, with her two loving daughters at her side.
Born on February 7, 1940, in Hendersonville, NC, to Nicholas Trakas and Catherine Trakas Malavis, Maxine grew up in Columbus, OH, and graduated from Central High School in 1958. During her school years, she worked part-time as a model,...
Diana Hughes
Sep 23, 2025
Diana Hughes, 67, passed away on September 23, 2025, in Atlanta, GA.
Diana was a very successful artist who enjoyed the creative process of knitting, crocheting, and needlepoint. She had an international online business where she sold her hand dyed luxurious yarns and interacted with her peers and clients. Always going the extra mile to make sure they were happy.
One of...
Sharon Kollasch
Sep 23, 2025
Sharon Lynn Kollasch, a beloved member of the Decatur, Georgia community, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on February 3, 1946, in Pierre, South Dakota, Sharon's journey through life was marked by remarkable achievements, enduring love, and an unwavering passion for knowledge and the arts.Sharon earned her bachelor's degree from the University of...
Neil Baxter
Sep 22, 2025
Neil Allen Baxter, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly in the hospital at the age of 40 on Monday September 22, 2025.
Born on May 14, 1985, Neil was a man whose life was deeply rooted in passion, loyalty, and dedication to his family and friends. Born with an easy smile and a quick wit, Neil was known for his...
Ian Hicks
Sep 18, 2025
Ian Calvin Hicks
November 23, 1966 - September 18, 2025
Ian Calvin Hicks passed away on September 18, 2025, surrounded by love and cherished
memories.
He was the beloved son of Lamona Gail Gilbert-Christy and the late Calvin Leonard Hicks, and
the devoted brother of Sammye Dawn Hicks-Opela. Ian is also survived by many cousins,
nieces, nephews, and dear lifelong...
Teresa Blackwell
Sep 17, 2025
Teresa Ellis Blackwell, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, in Lawrenceville, GA.
Terry was born on September 1, 1955, in Oakland, California. Terry was well liked by those who knew her, and she made strong bonds and touched many throughout her life. She was beautiful, honest, intelligent, and fun loving. She cherished her...
William Keith
Sep 17, 2025
William Joel "Will/Bill" Keith, 56, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on January 2, 1969, in Springfield, Vermont, Will lived a life marked by compassion, perseverance, and a deep commitment to caring for loved ones and strangers alike.
Raised as a Christian in the church, Will's faith remained a guiding force throughout his life. Though his...
Jerry Clark
Sep 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jerry Gay Jones Clark
With love, honor, and deep respect, we remember our beloved mother, Jerry Gay Jones Clark, who passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the age of 86. A lifelong Atlanta native, Jerry's life was a testament to resilience, grace, and unwavering dedication to family.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Jerry...
Stanley Dennis Frazier
Sep 15, 2025
Stanley Dennis Frazier, born on March 7, 1936, passed away on September 15, 2025.
Dennis proudly served in the United States Air Force after attending Druid Hills High School. After returning to civilian life, he worked with Eastern Airlines in Atlanta, Georgia. During his career, he served as a union steward and was awarded the Silver Veterans Badge from the...
Beatrice Runnion
Sep 15, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Beatrice "Bee" Catherine Kriausky Runnion, a godly woman who loved the Lord, her family, her Church, her friends, and her country.
Bee was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924 in Clymer, PA. She passed away on September 15, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, Anthony Adam Kriausky...
Robert Burkett
Sep 13, 2025
Robert "Bob" Niles Burkett, 81, from Lilburn went to his eternal home with God on September 13, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1944. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Bess. He is survived by their only daughter Kelly Anne Guerriero and her husband Chris, brother-in-law William Buckhalt (Lynn), nephew, Eric Buckhalt,...
Isaiah Harrison
Sep 8, 2025
Isaiah Lamar LaShawn Harrison
On September 08, 2025, at the young age of 14, Isaiah's beautiful life journey came to a close, leaving cherished memories in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Affectionately, known by his family and friends as "Joey," was born on May 10, 2011, in Harvey, Illinois to Anna Cowan and LaShawn Harrison.
He...
Marilynn Jackson
Sep 8, 2025
Marilynn Clothilda Jackson was born on March 18, 1955, to her beloved parents, Louis George Jackson and Lilla Bell Jackson, in Cuthbert, Georgia. She transitioned to be with the Lord on September 8, 2025, at Emory DeKalb Hospital after a short battle with an intestinal blockage.
Marilynn grew up in Richland, Georgia, where she attended elementary school in Cusseta, Georgia....
Jan Kline
Sep 5, 2025
There's a shortage of angels in Heaven as God is recruiting new ones from here every day.
On September 5, 2025, Jan Kline was relieved of her pain and suffering to be with the love of her life, Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior.
Jan Kline was born June 13, 1936 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. From there she moved to...
Anne Otwell
Sep 2, 2025
Martha Anne Newsome Otwell, a longtime resident of the Decatur area, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was 85.
Born in Albany, Georgia, in 1939, Anne was the cherished only child of Jefferson Coleman Newsome and Martha Mountcastle Newsome. She grew up in South Georgia, graduating from Albany High School in 1957, before moving to...
Bobby Huntsinger
Sep 1, 2025
Bobby J. Huntsinger, a beloved husband, father, and friend, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on September 20, 1941, in Jefferson, Georgia, Bobby dedicated his life to his family and his work as a self-employed paint contractor, a testament to his strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Sandra...
Janice Naddra
Aug 31, 2025
Janice Jackson Naddra, 85, of Johns Creek, Georgia, went to be with our Lord on August 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 3, 1940, in Atlanta, Georgia, Janice was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished Nana, and beloved friend to all who knew her. She was the glue that kept us close and the heart of...
Virginia Deadwyler
Aug 30, 2025
Virginia Allen Deadwyler, Jr. passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the age of 96. She had an amazing and full life. Virginia moved to Atlanta when she was a small child and attended Druid Hills High School in Decatur. She was a cheerleader and swimmer at Druid Hills. It was there that she met the love of her...
Amy Meadows
Aug 30, 2025
It was with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Amy Meadows, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Amy was born at Piedmont Hospital July 26th, 1962 in Atlanta Georgia, to George Meadows and Bet Jennings, as the oldest of three daughters. She spent her childhood years in Monroe, Georgia where she attended Monroe Primary School and was...
Charles Daniel Piper
Aug 30, 2025
Charles Daniel Piper, I, of Gainesville, Georgia, aged 92, passed away, Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Gainesville, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.
Daniel was born February 27, 1933, in McDonough, Georgia, first born of the children of Loy Leo Piper and Vera Smith Piper.
Daniel served in the United States Army from 1953 - 1955, near the end of the Korea...
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