The Obituary Section

Murall Dee Hancock

Decatur, Georgia

Capt. Murall D. Hancock March 25, 1934 - February 10, 2026 Capt. Murall D. Hancock, age 91, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, in Decatur, Georgia, surrounded by his c...

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Alice Parker Stapleton

Decatur, Georgia

February 6, 2026

Alice Parker Stapleton, 82, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by Charles "Mac" Parker, Sarah Parker, Sarah Jane Parker (sister) and Mary...

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Betty D. Ross

Decatur, Georgia

On the beautiful, sunny afternoon of the ninth of February, 2026, Betty Dillman Ross (Betsy) passed away peacefully in her home. Her daughter, Allison, and granddog , Josie, wer...

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Christopher Dylan Partido

Decatur, Georgia

June 23, 1974

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Partido, age 51, of Decatur, Georgia. Chris was born on June 24, 1974 in Greensboro, NC and passed away p...

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Paul S. Sharian

Decatur, Georgia

Mr. Paul Samuel Sharian , a lifelong Decatur resident, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2026. After graduating from Decatur Boys High School in 1945, and serving i...

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Howard Alonzo Rollins Jr

Decatur, Georgia

Howard Alonzo Rollins Jr. passed away peacefully in Atlanta on February 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving sons and compassionate caregivers. He was 83 years old. Howard was born...

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