Aug 5, 2018

Aug 5, 2018

Nancy Sauers, whose mother saved her life by trading places in a line headed to a gas chamber, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, at a rehabilitation center near her home in Atlanta. She was 93. When she was born March 1, 1925, in Tarnov, Poland, her parents Max and Ernestine Schoenbach gave her the name Niusia. When she was a...

Aug 4, 2018

Aug 2, 2018

Caroline Dendy Axnick, of Decatur, died Tuesday, August 2, 2018. She was 84.Carol, as she preferred to be called, was born on January 12, 1934 in Savannah to Alice and Jim Dendy. She grew up in the Savannah area and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Georgia, where she was voted “Woman of the Year in...

Aug 1, 2018

Lynda Irene Phillips nee Bruce (17 April 1950-01 August 2018), 68, died mid-day this past Wednesday due to complications arising from cardiac arrest resulting in a single-car accident. Mrs. Phillips was born in Norfolk, VA to the late James Norman Bruce and the late Marie Durden Bruce, relocating to Columbus, GA at an early age. She was a career Registered...

Jul 31, 2018

Margaret Little Pryor, born on September 3rd, 1930 in Chattanooga, Tennessee lived in Decatur, Georgia where she passed away on July 31st, 2018 at the age of 87. She is survived by her 5 children, 16 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Loving sharp minds, and even sharper wit, she kept company with only those types of people. She made a life...

Jul 31, 2018

Harold Edward Bradley, age 87, passed away July 31, 2018. He was a loving husband of 56 years to his devoted wife Judy, who preceded him into Heaven 10 months prior. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Dan Bradley, and is survived by his children: Diane Bradley of Chamblee, Georgia and Steve Bradley...

Jul 30, 2018

In this age where we define people by what they do for a living, William “Bill” Hames was a tax lawyer. The intricacies and mind numbing details of tax law was what he did for a living, but what he did while living was far more important. At age 13 he attempted to rebuild his first car. That attempt nearly...

Jul 29, 2018

Hoyle L. Wilkes, Jr., 87, of Decatur passed away on Sunday July 29, 2018. He was born on December 19, 1930 in Hamlet North Carolina, to the late Grace Gregson Wilkes and Hoyle Lusk Wilkes, Sr. Hoyle graduated from Monroe High School and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He served in the United States Air Force...

Jul 29, 2018

Ocie Morris Becker, 94, of Gainesville, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Born June 16, 1924, in Cherokee County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Ina Lee Carver Morris. Ocie had a wonderful green thumb and enjoyed gardening, spending time outdoors and spending time with her...

Jul 27, 2018

Jul 25, 2018

Delaine Durdin Perkins graduated to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 25th. Born on May 1,1930, she is predeceased by her parents, Sarah Street Durdin and Rosser park Durdin, her husband James Morris Perkins, M.D. A life long Decatur girl, she graduated from Decatur Girls High school and went on to the University of Georgia. While There, she majored in...

Jul 24, 2018

The sudden passing on July 24, 2018 of Michael George Boulegeris, greatly saddened his family, his many friends, and associates. He was born on January 4, 1961 in New York, New York and grew up in Somerville, New Jersey. Michael graduated from the United States Military Academy with a B.S. degree in Engineering and a minor in Eastern European and...

Jul 23, 2018

Linda L Chambers, age 71 passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday July 23rd, 2018. She was born on August 15th, 1946. She loved to spend time with her family. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband James H Chambers, her mother Berma R Mobley, her father Harris Mobley, brothers Daryl and Jimmy Mobley. Linda is...

Jul 22, 2018

Wolfgang, “Wolf” Joseph Gropp, Petite Auberge Restaurant Chef and Owner, passed away Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 surrounded by his family at his home in Sandy Springs. He was born June 9, 1937 in Coburg, Germany. Wolfgang, nick named “Wolf”, was the son of the late Joseph Gropp and Anna Hein. Wolf trained in many prestigious restaurants all over Europe and...

Jul 21, 2018

Wolfgang, “Wolf” Joseph Gropp, Petite Auberge Restaurant Chef and Owner, passed away Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 surrounded by his family at his home in Sandy Springs. He was born June 9, 1937 in Coburg, Germany. Wolfgang, nick named “Wolf”, was the son of the late Joseph Gropp and Anna Hein. Wolf trained in many prestigious restaurants all over Europe and...

Jul 21, 2018

A much-loved husband, son and brother, Kris Gilmartin, 40, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018. Kris is survived by his parents, MaryAnn and Jerry Gilmartin; wife, Masumi Gilmartin and their three beautiful, baby furbutts, Twizz, Paisley, and Space Pirate Captain Harlock; sister Robin Gilmartin-Poloso, brother Tim Gilmartin, and two nephews and two nieces. Kris was a witty...

Jul 21, 2018

Larry John Polstra, 73, of Tucker, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Born in Lafayette, Indiana to John and Elizabeth Polstra, he graduated from Jefferson High School in 1963 and Bob Jones University in 1968. Entering into the Marine Corp. after college, he served in the Vietnam War and later stayed in the Reserves until being honorably discharged...

Jul 20, 2018

Nathaniel Ray Pilgrim, 74, of Conyers, Georgia, passed on Friday, July 20, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Nathaniel was born in Scottdale, Georgia, on May 1, 1944 to Wilbur Ray Pilgrim and Gladys Parmer Pilgrim. Nathaniel decided to serve his country in the United States Army and joined in 1963. He was awarded a medal of Good Conduct while...

Jul 19, 2018

Joe F. Elliott, Sr, of Knoxville, died peacefully at home on July 19, 2018. He and Emily lived in Avondale Estates, Georgia for more than forty years and attended Columbia Drive Baptist Church for more than fifty years. Following a serious illness in 2005, he moved to Knoxville to be with his daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Andy Reid. He...