Elmar Eugene Handley
Mar 2, 2018
Gene Handley November 10, 1976 – March 2, 2018 Decatur, GA – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gene Handley and his beloved pet Dora. Services will be held on March 17, 2018 at Lighthouse Baptist Church at 2pm. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents; Robert and Kathy Hartman; Siblings – Shana Handley,...
Judith Langer Merlin
Feb 27, 2018
Judith Langer Merlin, was equal parts Matriarch, with a capital M, and trailblazing entrepreneur. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1945, the middle of three children, she was raised in Memphis, TN, and spent most of her adult life in Atlanta. She was most recently a resident of Decatur, GA. Growing up as a girl in the 50’s and 60’s, the...
Marie Agnes Colley
Feb 27, 2018
Marie Agnes Baum Colley passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 27th following a brief illness that followed many years of decline from dementia. Marie, a long time resident of Ohio, was born November 15, 1925 in Canton, Ohio to Mary A. and Albert C. Baum. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her brother Donald E. Baum...
James Deforest Styles, Jr.
Feb 25, 2018
James “Jim” DeForest Styles, Jr., 77, of Cumming, Ga., died Feb. 25, 2018. He was born March 10, 1940, in Trion, Ga., to the late James “Frosty” DeForest Styles, Sr., and Esther (Cline) Styles. He grew up in Trion along with his sisters Sherry and Phyllis (deceased). Jim graduated from Trion High School in 1958, where he played varsity football....
Robert Wayne Russell
Feb 20, 2018
Robert Wayne Russell “Bob”, 78, of Loganville, Ga passed away peacefully on February 20, 2018 surrounded by his family. He will be missed by many. He was a loving father, proud grandfather, successful business owner and entrepreneur. Bob touched the lives of many others. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Lloyd Russell; Wife, Carolyn Hilker Russell;...
Marsha A Buttram
Feb 19, 2018
Marsha A. Buttram, 69, died on February 19, 2018, after a heart attack. She chose to be cremated. Marsha was born on August 20, 1948, and graduated in 1966 with honors from Lakeshore High School in College Park, Georgia. She received her Bachelor’s degree in political science from Georgia State University in 1970. Marsha worked for the State of Georgia...
Robert Macbee Slaughter, Jr.
Feb 18, 2018
Robert MacBee Slaughter, Jr., 48, of Atlanta passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2018 surrounded by those who loved him.
Robert is survived by his wife Alicia Green Slaughter, his mother, Peggy S. Hunt and husband William H. Sanders of Salinas, Ecuador; his father, Robert M. Slaughter, Sr. and wife Harriet of Duluth, Georgia; and, stepfather Grady...
Herman Foster Corbin
Feb 16, 2018
Foster Corbin, formerly of Morristown, Tennessee, died February 16, 2018. He was born June 23, 1941, the son of Frank and Virginia McCoy Corbin and twin brother of Frankie Corbin.
From earliest childhood, Foster was known for his intellect and talent. He was never afraid to try something new, and he re-invented himself many times over the course of his...
