Decatur High School Georgia Alumni Obituaries

Mr. Wayne Hathorn, age 92, of Athens and formerly of Conyers, Georgia, passed away January 31, 2026. Born in Blount County, Alabama, on January 16, 1934, Wayne was the beloved son of the late James Hoyt Hathorn and Oder Blackwood Hathorn. After his mother’s passing when he was just four years old, W...

Mr. George Allen Brown, 78, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, departed this earthly tabernacle on Sunday January 11, 2026, surrounded by his devoted wife and family. Born in Fountain Inn, South Carolina the son of the late, Milous Theodore Brown and Lenora Burnside Brown, he was educated in the publi...

I dont know how much value I have in this universe. But I do know that I made a few people happier than they wouldve been without me. And as long as I know that Im as rich as Ill ever be. Robin Williams Auburn Amy Bray Peterson 52 died on December 31 2021 at home in Auburn Maine surrounded by her ...

Stephen Daniel Dolan "Steve" 70 of Bowdoinham passed away Monday June 13th 2022 surrounded by his family after a short courageous battle with cancer. He fought hard. Steve was born January 9th 1952 in Decatur Georgia to Mildred Burnett and G. Daniel Dolan. Steve lived and attended school in MA NH Ne...

Mr. Robert “Bob” Leon Tatum, age 74 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025.Bob was born on February 7, 1951, in Carroll County, Georgia, the son of the late Rufus Leon Tatum and Kathleen Brown Tatum. He built a long and respected career as an attorney. He was a member of Car...

Renee Arnita Smith Esannason was born on June 2, 1969, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Brenda and Arthur “Foots” Smith Jr. In 1987 she graduated from Plainfield High School. Renee’s life was defined by resilience, unwavering positivity, and a steadfast faith in the power of prayer, which uplifted ever...

Margaret Alice (Spooner) Mackey, age 78, passed away at Halifax Hospice Care Center on January 8, 2026 after less than a week stay. Margaret was born on March 7, 1947 to Cleveland F. and Kathleen Davis Spooner in Hernando County Hospital in Brooksville, Florida. She graduated from Citrus High Schoo...

Julian Ellsworth Reese was born on November 29 1953 in Augusta Georgia to the proud union of Lloyd K. Reese Sr. and Mary Julia Williams Reese. At an early age Julian accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at Harmony Baptist Church. He received his early education in Augusta Georgia ...

Funeral Service for Mr. Quintin Montgomery 40 of Decatur AL will be noon Tuesday January 13 2026 in the Chapel of Reynolds Funeral Home with the Reverend Robert Hereford officiating. Inhumation will follow in Decatur City Cemetery. Mr. Montgomery will lie in repose one hour prior to service. Public ...

Tervern Jomarcus Bud Lee Sr. 42 passed away suddenly on January 11 2026 at UW Swedish American Hospital in Rockford Illinois. He was born on September 23 1983 in Rockford Illinois the son of Katherine J. Lee and Joseph D. Standfield. Tervern was a faithful member of Second Christian Church in Rockfo...

Bonnie T. Cephus was born on January 30 1957 in Union Springs Alabama to John and Essie Cephus both preceded her in death. After graduation from Bullock County High School class of 1975. Bonnie began her college studies at Alabama State University ultimately receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from ...

Carole Lynn Henry 87 of Quitman passed away Monday September 29 2025 at McClelland Compassionate Care in Meridian. She was born Thursday November 4 1937. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday October 1 2025 at 1030 am at Newton County Memorial Gardens with Bro. Bob Followell officiating. She ...

Robert Joseph Williams05/21/1947- 12/16/2025On Tuesday afternoon, December 16, 2025, Robert Joseph Williams was freed from the dungeon of dementia and welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Marvin Williams, Sr. and Lucy Pink...