Jun 20, 2021

Veteran George Joseph Butler Jr was born to parents the late George Butler Sr and Mildred Black Butler, on May 28, 1947 in Gainesville, Georgia. He graduated from South Hall High School in 1965 and went on to study Political Science at University of North Georgia where graduated with a bachelor’s degree. He was a member of the band and...

Jun 19, 2021

Florence Edwards Smith of Lilburn GA passed peacefully on June 19th at her residence. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Bob Smith, her siblings Marie Browne, Clarence Edwards, Jr., and Rosalyn Anthony as well as her niece, Charlotte Wright. She is survived by her nephews, Charles Browne, Mike Edwards and Wayne Edwards and several...

Jun 19, 2021

Saturday June 19th, we lost Shaun Wayne Spivey at the age of 41. Our lives will never be the same. Everyone knew him as a son that his parents were always proud of. He was an affectionate grandson and a protective brother to Stephanie, Elizabeth, Andrew, and Kathryn. Shaun was a strong and loving husband to Dawn; one that is...

Jun 19, 2021

Troy Eugene Taylor, 79, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Emory Decatur Hospital in Decatur, Georgia. Born in Alton, Illinois on September 2, 1941, he was the son of the late Aura C and Beatrice (Pigg) Taylor. He married Nancy Kaye Kreftmeyer on February 23, 1963 in Rosewood Heights, Illinois. Though their relationship turned out to be less permanent...

Jun 17, 2021

Donna Carol (Mobley) Ferguson, 65, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, June 17, 2021, after a long illness. Donna was born April 6, 1956, in Atlanta, GA, and grew up in Decatur. She graduated from Georgia Baptist School of Nursing in 1977 and worked at several hospitals for almost 40 years. She supported her husband’s engineering business for...

Jun 17, 2021

Miriam Ashe, 56, of Loganville passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from her long battle with cancer. A native of Manila, Philippines she moved to Los Angeles, CA at the age of 13. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in CA. She met the love of her life, Jeff Ashe, a young Marine stationed...

Jun 15, 2021

He never got a chance to live and become his own person, but he was a strong and brave boy. He fought his hardest but it wasn’t his time to be around. There’s a place somewhere for warriors like him. We are very proud of him, and we (his parents) love him forever and always.

Jun 15, 2021

Jean Hancock Staley, 90 years young and a lifelong Decatur resident, passed away June 15, 2021. Jean was born on December 10, 1930, to loving parents John and Doris Hancock. After graduating from high school, Jean earned her Associates Degree at Armstrong University in Savannah, and returned to her home in Decatur shortly after. Her soon-to-be beau, Albert Staley, Jr.,...

Jun 14, 2021

Berkeley Lake lost one of its favorite son's this week. Dan Macrenaris passed into eternity Monday afternoon. Dan and wife, Gail, lived in Berkeley Lake for over 25 years. Dan was an Army vet and had a side business named "Handy Dan". He had a way of making things work, whether it was electricity or making water run when it...

Jun 11, 2021

Lila Nell Heath, aged 93, passed away on Friday, June 11th at Benton House Assisted Living. Nell grew up in Talking Rock, Georgia and Ellijay, Georgia. She had many fond memories of life “in the country.” She left school at age fifteen to financially help her family. She worked at “Bell Bomber” during WWII as a riveter. (Rosie the Riveter)...

Jun 8, 2021

Michael Brandon Wilhelm of Decatur, Georgia, left this world peacefully on June 8, 2021, surrounded by the love of family and friends. He will be lovingly remembered by his brother, Randall Shawn Wilhelm, of Clemson, South Carolina, his cousin, Hope McDowell, of Greenville, South Carolina, Cheri Cashin, of Walhalla, South Carolina, James Arthur Cashin, of Mountain Rest, South Carolina, and...

Jun 7, 2021

Mr. Donald William Conrad, age 90, of Atlanta, GA passed away Monday, June 7, 2021. Born in Roanoke, VA on July 7,1930 he attended Plant High School in Tampa and graduated from the University of Florida where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Mr. Conrad was also a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the...

Jun 7, 2021

Betty Bolander was born into a musical family in Lapeer, Michigan. She started piano lessons at age 4 (most often playing piano while her brothers and sister did the farm chores), and toured Michigan with a dance band at age 16. Her formal schooling included a BA in music and psychology from Michigan State (where she played French horn to...

Jun 7, 2021

Jun 7, 2021

Thomas R. Boren, age 78, of Peachtree Corners passed away June 7, 2021. He was a loving husband, father and brother who will be greatly missed. Mr. Boren had many talents and hobbies including being a single-engine pilot, sailing, tennis, golf, woodworking and playing the guitar. He performed locally at open mic nights showcasing his musical talents. Professionally, he was...

Jun 7, 2021

Cynthia Kay Kerley, age 66, of Decatur, Georgia passed away with grace and dignity on June 7, 2021. Kay lived life fully. She worked at DeKalb Medical Center, as one of Georgia’s first Radiologist Technicians, sold real estate in Atlanta, and operated a retail store in Hilton Head Island. Most recently, she found passion caring for the elderly. She was...

Jun 6, 2021

Gerald Gold Whitlock, 28, of Atlanta, Georgia born May 23, 1993 and died June 6, 2021. Gerald is survived by his fathers, Jeff Gold and Greg Whitlock, and other members of his extended family and friends. He was greatly loved. To honor Gerald’s life, his family asks that donations be made to Joe’s Fund at www.decatureducationfoundation.org/Joe or Decatur Education Foundation...

Jun 6, 2021

ATLANTA - Shari A. Netzley, 64, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Atlanta, GA. She was born September 16, 1956 in Piqua, OH. She is survived by her husband Rock Wight (Atlanta, GA), her mother Gwen Karr and step-father Doyle Karr (Piqua), and her beloved cat Scarlett. Preceded in death was her father Eli Junior Netzley. Raised in...

Jun 6, 2021

Long-time Tucker resident Edward Lebron Scheivelhud passed away Sunday June 6th. A man of few words, a quick wit and a generous heart, Lebron was a devoted husband to his wife of 38-years, Sharon and an inspiration and rock to his 3 children Scott (Vickie), Jeremy (April), and Jessica Jones (Chris). He will be most missed by his grandchildren, whom...

Jun 5, 2021

Melvin Reed Weiss, age 95 of Decatur, GA went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on June 5, 2021. Melvin was known by his many friends as Mr. Show Biz; always making them have fun by laughter. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Decatur since 1963, where he was active in the Key Stone Bible Class....