Obituaries
Charlotte Ray Jackson
Dec 18, 2019
Charlotte Ray Jackson passed on December 18, 2019 at the age of 73 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Charlotte was born in Nashville, TN on November 23, 1946. After several years in Alabama, the family settled in Clarkston, GA. She graduated from Clarkston High School in 1964 and then was in the first graduating class at DeKalb Junior College....
Laura Bob "Bobbie" Estes
Dec 18, 2019
Laura Bob “Bobbie” Estes passed away suddenly on December 18, 2019. She was born in Albany GA on August 9, 1940 to Robert and Laura Parham. Bobbie was known for her firm belief in God and a heart that overflowed with love for her family and friends. Bobbie’s smile, laughter, and gentle spirit will be greatly missed by all who...
Martin David Fraser
Dec 17, 2019
Martin Fraser, 78, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on December 17th. Dr. Fraser is survived by his wife Carol of 55 years, daughter Jean, son-in-law Walther, grandson Nicholas, and an amazing group of friends and colleagues. He attended St. Louis University and earned a B.S.(Math)’63, M.S. (Math)’65, and Ph.D. (Math with a concentration in Statistics)’72. He was commissioned 1st Lieutenant...
Michael Anthony Ledbetter
Dec 17, 2019
Michael Anthony Ledbetter, 64, of Chattanooga, husband of Vicki Ledbetter, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Hospice of Chattanooga. He was a native of Atlanta, Georgia. He worked at Home Depot for 20 years before he retired. He loved hunting, fishing, woodworking, but more importantly he loved his family and the Lord. Mr. Ledbetter is preceded in death by his...
Martha Sue Flinn
Dec 16, 2019
On Dec. 16, 2019 at 8:25pm Martha Sue Bradford Pollitt Flinn left this earth to be with our heavenly Father at the age of 81. Martha Sue was preceded in death by; her former husband Lt. Col. Charles D. Flinn and Father of her children, Woodrow Wilson Pollitt; her Father and Mother, William Eugene and Leastie Rogers Bradford; her brothers,...
James Larry Bolton
Dec 12, 2019
James Larry Bolton, age 85, of Tucker, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019, with his family by his side. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Bowen Bolton; his parents, Mack and Lorene Bolton; brothers, Mack R. and Steve Bolton. He is survived by his daughter,...
Charles Ray Hamilton
Dec 12, 2019
Charles Ray Hamilton, 98, of Decatur, Georgia, passed peacefully in his sleep on December 11, 2019. The son of George Andrew and Grace Harriet (Entwistle) Hamilton, he was raised in Arlington, VA, but attended school in Washington, D.C., along with his sisters Dorothy and Martha and brother Robert. In 1939, he graduated from Central High School. He attended Wheaton College...
Edna Marie Goble
Dec 11, 2019
Edna Marie (Crum) Goble Passed away in Decatur, Georgia on December 11, 2019. Beloved wife of Offutt and mother of Diana Dorian (Dave) of Ann Arbor, Michigan; Marwin Goble (Nancy) of Pasadena, California; and Tim Goble (Susan Rosa) of Decatur, Georgia. She is also survived by her sister, Ann Crum of San Antonio, Texas, seven grandchildren, David (Kathy) Dorian, Matt...
Charles Edward Todd
Dec 11, 2019
Charles Edward Todd, Jr., 67, of Atlanta, GA passed away on December 11, 2019 in the loving company of his family. Born on January 11, 1952 and raised in Atlanta, he attended Lakeside High School and Georgia Southern College. In 1976 he married the love of his life, Debbie. Together they celebrated 43 years of marriage on August 28, 2019....
Janie Kinard
Dec 11, 2019
Janie Blackwell Kinard, 97, died on December 11, 2019, at Sunrise Senior Living (Lilburn). Born May 10, 1922 in Monticello, Georgia, Janie was the youngest of six children of the late Henry Walker Blackwell and Mary Farrar Blackwell. She attended Hopewell Baptist Church where she remembered her oldest sister teaching the Sunday School Class, enjoying many “singins,’” revivals”, and “dinners...
Edgar A. Zavala
Dec 11, 2019
Edgar Zavala was born April 24, 1966 in El Salvador. He passed peacefully on Wednesday December 11 2019, ending his battle of lung cancer after four years. He was a caring and loving Father and Husband, who enjoyed playing soccer, making jokes, and helping others. He loved to talk about his past to others, and often told them as stories....
Doris Jean Williams
Dec 10, 2019
On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, our beloved Doris Jean Bussey Williams passed away. Educated in the City of Decatur School System, Doris was a graduate of the Trinity High School Class of 1963. After high school, she attended and graduated with the Morris Brown College Class of 1967. Music was her life. She had a special talent in musical theory,...
Dr. John Frederick Groth
Dec 8, 2019
Obituary John Frederick Groth, Jr. June 4, 1929 – December 8, 2019 John “Jack” Groth was born in New Britain, CT to Julia Zwick and John Frederick Groth, Sr. He attended Mount Herman Preparatory School where he was introduced to opera, survived polio, and became the first in his family to graduate from high school and college (Trinity College). He...
Linda Jane Callison
Dec 8, 2019
Linda Marie Callison, 61, of Decatur, passed away on December 8, 2019. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Services have been provided by AS Turner & Sons Funeral Home, Decatur, GA
Billie Jo Miller
Dec 7, 2019
Billie Jo Miller was born in Cave Spring, GA on April 25, 1934. She left us on Saturday, December 7, 2019 as she lived her life, with wit, graciousness and in her own way. This well-loved and delightful spirit will be missed by family, friends and all the people she gathered in her 85 years of life. Jo was predeceased...
Faustina Elizabeth Yrigoytia
Dec 6, 2019
Tina Yrigoytia died peacefully on December 6, 2019 at Emory Decatur Hospital after an extended period of declining health. Beloved daughter of Sara and Alex Munoz, Tina was born in New York City on May 26, 1927 and grew up in Brooklyn Heights, NY surrounded by a large and lively group of family and friends. She graduated from Girls’ Commercial...
Syble Marie (Sadler) Morgan
Dec 3, 2019
Profile of Marie Sadler Morgan: Marie Sadler was born in Honea Path, SC, on February 17, 1943, to Murray and Syble Sadler. She counted herself fortunate to have her older brother, John, to teach her everything from riding a bike to driving. She attended Furman University and graduated from the University of Georgia as a member of Phi Beta Kappa,...
Mary Lavinia Key
Dec 2, 2019
Mrs. Lavinia Cook Key (91), of Decatur, GA died at home, after extended hospice care, on December 2, 2019. She was dearly loved and admired by her son, daughter and only grandchild who thought she could accomplish the impossible and right any wrong. Imbued with a graceful demeanor, somehow she had an extraordinary blend of kindness, gentleness, humility and the...
Clarke Howard Witter
Dec 2, 2019
Clarke Howard Witter, 56, died peacefully on Monday, December 3, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta after a year-long battle with advanced laryngeal cancer. Clarke was born Jan. 2, 1963, in Murphy, N.C., to Hamilton and Joy Lee Witter. He is a graduate of Pisgah High School in Canton, N.C., and he retained a life-long love of the Western North Carolina...
Frank Johnson Garcia
Dec 2, 2019
Frank Johnson Garcia Sr. (aka “Lucky”) was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 1, 1925 to Frank Johnson and Antonia Garcia and was raised by Ephifanio Rivera. As a young child he grew up on E 101st Street in Spanish Harlem. Frank attended Aviation High School and was offered a football scholarship to Morgan State University. However, he...
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