All Obituaries

Bertha Virginia Sawyer of Decatur passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at the age of 84.   Born on May 22, 1941, in Social Circle, Georgia, Bertha was the youngest child of Norris and Erma Knox Sr. After the passing of her mother when Bertha was just nine months old, she was lovingly raised by her cousin and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gober.   Bertha was known for her vibrant spirit, unwavering strength, and deep love for music and community. During the Civil Rights ...

Mary Hicks was born on September 28,1940 in Union Springs, Alabama to a devoted mother, Beatrice Wingfield and father, Willie Roberson. After her family relocated to Georgia, Mary attended Carver High School in Atlanta. Being one of the oldest siblings in a home full of loving sisters and brothers, she often helped care for her younger siblings and developed a nurturing spirit.  On May 26, 1958, she married the love of her life, Eddie Hicks. Mary was no stranger to a big family, as ...