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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),...

Patricia Frontier Maddox

Patricia Frontier Maddox

Feb 25, 2021

Patricia Frontier Maddox, age 73, of Avondale Estates, Ga. passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Ernest Frontier & Joyce McNamara Frontier. Mrs. Maddox is survived by her loving husband, David Lee Maddox of Avondale Estates, Ga. She and her husband created a beautiful blended family grounded in...

Jennifer Lynn Robinson

Jennifer Lynn Robinson

Feb 23, 2021

Jennifer Lynn Robinson, age 59, of Tucker, GA passed February 23, after a brief hospitalization from numerous critical illnesses. She was well loved by family, many friends, coworkers, neighbors, and the children she cared for over the years. She impacted many lives in her role as a Pre-School teacher, Childcare worker, and most recently as a private nanny. She enjoyed...

Dan Thomas Najour

Dan Thomas Najour

Feb 22, 2021

Dan T. Najour age 87 of Atlanta went to sleep in the Lord February 22, 2021. Dan was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed. A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Dan attended Emory University and was a branch sales manager for Banker’s Life Insurance Company, retiring after 30 years of service. Mr....

Lance Corporal Fred Smith

Lance Corporal Fred Smith

Feb 22, 2021

He was loved by many.

Lillian Jewell Delony

Lillian Jewell Delony

Feb 22, 2021

Lillian Delony of Decatur died February 22, 2021. She was 102. A native Atlantan, Ms. Delony worked for Bland Terry Specialty Men's shoes her entire professional career, eventually serving as Vice President of Financial Operations. In an era when few women held such positions, she frequently traveled to the company's locations in fine department stores in New Orleans, Washington DC,...

Hilton M. Austin, Jr.

Hilton M. Austin, Jr.

Feb 20, 2021

Hilton M. Austin, Jr. age 70 of Decatur, Ga passed away February 20, 2021. Hilton was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. Hilton was a natural leader who managed and coached countless people and dollars in his professional and personal life. He loved to study the gospel, do challenging work, travel as much as possible...

Lonnie Ray Vogler

Lonnie Ray Vogler

Feb 19, 2021

Lonnie Ray Vogler, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to all was born on April 26, 1950 to loving parents Henry and Dorothy Vogler in Warsaw Missouri. Lonnie passed away peacefully in his sleep February 19, 2021. Lonnie is preceded in death by his mother Dorothy and son Carl. He is survived by his wife Nan, father Henry...

Lt. Col. Shelton Jerome "Jerry" Jones, Jr.

Lt. Col. Shelton Jerome "Jerry" Jones, Jr.

Feb 19, 2021

Lt. Col. Shelton Jerome (Jerry) Jones, USAR, passed away Feb. 19, 2021, at age 76. Jerry was the son of the late Shelton J. Jones and Mary Claire Pinckney of Charleston, SC. Born in Lebanon, Missouri, Jerry graduated from Louisiana State University in 1966 and was commissioned into the U.S. Army. After serving in the Vietnam War, he was stationed...

Dora  Lee Stevenson

Dora Lee Stevenson

Feb 18, 2021

Her life was a blessing. Her memory a treasure. She is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Our lovely Dora Lee Stevenson died peacefully at home Thursday, February 18th at the beautiful age of 97. Just 4 weeks shy of her 98th birthday. Dora was our dearly loved mother, daughter, aunt, wife and best friend who will be greatly...

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