Oct 16, 2019

Mr. Henry R. Swaim, 70, of Eatonton, GA passed away suddenly on October 16, 2019. Henry was born April 24, 1949 in Atlanta, son of the late James C. “Red” Swaim and Margaret Driskell Swaim. He grew up in Macon, Georgia and attended Lanier High School, where he lettered in football. Henry graduated from Georgia Southern University. He was in...

Oct 15, 2019

Bolling Randolph (Randy) Sharp, III, 90, Atlanta, Georgia. The gang was all there on Tuesday, October 15th, to support and witness their beloved dad make his journey to heaven and join hands once again with the love of his life, Patricia. He was surrounded by his family’s love and given a beautiful send-off complete with applause for a life well-lived....

Oct 15, 2019

Oct 14, 2019

Sara P. Horne, 77, of Winder, GA, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Life Care Center in Lawrenceville, GA. Mrs. Horne was born in Decatur, GA, on December 16, 1941 to the late Margaret (Skelton) and Carl Franks Lyons. She retired from Sears and Roebuck and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Horne loved to...

Oct 12, 2019

Dorothy Joan Nelms, 89, of Tucker, GA, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019. Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Joan spent most of her time enjoying all sports, listening to Rush and talk radio. She loved the beach and spent 25 years of retirement in Panama City Beach, Florida. Joan is survived by her daughter; Linda (Tony)...

Oct 12, 2019

Ryan James Lindsay, 34, of Atlanta, GA, a man of exceptional character and faith, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, in Atlanta due to late and unexpected cancer surgery complications. Born August 15, 1985, to parents Ronald and Jane Lindsay in Kingsport, TN, Ryan was a fun-loving and joyful child who loved to compete at basketball, soccer, and baseball...

Oct 11, 2019

Robert (Bob) Linville White, 76, of Tucker died peacefully at his home on Friday October 11, 2019 surrounded by his family. Bob is survived by his wife Sandra (Sandy) Snow White and children Lissa Pijanowski and her husband Steve and Scott White and his wife Kristen. He was blessed with six grandchildren who brought him so much joy and happiness,...

Oct 10, 2019

Oct 9, 2019

Harold C. Popham, 81, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, died on Wednesday morning, October 9, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Harold is survived by his wife, Sandra, of 37 years, sons Rick Popham & Michael Popham (Pamela), Keith Thomas (Amanda), Colleen McKimpson, along with blessing of 8 grandchildren, Savannah, Ross, London, Devan, Nicholas, Ben, Sumner, Cosby, and his brother...

Oct 9, 2019

James Rayford Lewis, age 96 of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He is survived by Annell his loving wife of 68 yrs, and his children; Joan Faulk and her husband Greg, Lynn Mehollin, Bill Lewis and his wife Debra, Patty Johnson and her husband Robert; eight grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. James fondly called...

Oct 6, 2019

Sadie Jane (Carl) Tullis, of Covington, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019. She is survived by her three daughters, Esther Elizabeth Kitchens, Connie Elaine Santmyres and Carol Jane Ledbetter; 6 Grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Thursday, October 10, 2019 in the chapel of A.S. Turner and Sons in Decatur. The...

Oct 6, 2019

Laura Frances Nix DeWitt, 96, of Decatur, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on Sunday October 6, 2019. She was born November 5, 1922 to William and Laura Nix of Nashville, Tennessee. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, her four siblings, her husband, William Herbert DeWitt and her daughter, Verna Ann DeWitt Brown. She is survived by her...

Oct 5, 2019

Mary Shannon Rowan, 92, of Atlanta, passed away October 5, 2019. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday October 8 at A.S. Turner Funeral home from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm at A.S. Turner Funeral Home. Reverend Larry Burgess will be officiating. Mary was born in Newton, Mississippi,...

Oct 4, 2019

Charlotte Anne Brown Counts, 77, of Decatur, GA passed away on Friday October 4, 2019. She was born to William Franklin Brown and Jimmie Mae Hinson on January 4, 1942 in Milledgeville, GA. She graduated Baldwin High School, Class of 1960 and then she attended Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. Later she graduated from Crandall Business College in...

Oct 4, 2019

Shelby Jean (Brooks) Harrell, age 80, passed away on October 4, 2019 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA due to heart complications. Shelby was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on January 2, 1939 to Goldie and Howard Brooks. She had one daughter. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Wayne Harrell, their daughter, Kimberly H. Littrell, APRN, their granddaughter,...

Oct 4, 2019

John William Justice III of Sea Island, GA was 6'8" tall. This was a defining characteristic of his life from his birth in Florence, SC (on Feb. 7, 1956) until his death on October 4, 2019 at Emory Hospital/Decatur. He was larger than life, in body and spirit.Growing up in Cheraw and Camden, SC, his parents had to send him...

Oct 1, 2019

Bessie Ruth Hulsey, age 87, a long-time resident of Dekalb County, passed away Tuesday October 1st at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Mineral Wells, Texas on July 29, 1932. She was taught to drive a race car by Carroll Shelby, was a champion bridge player and loved antiques. Most of all she loved her family. Ruth was preceded...

Sep 30, 2019

Rev. Dr. Robert "Bob" William Gray, 93, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019, at Sunrise of Decatur Senior Living Community, Decatur Ga. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-46. He attended Gordon College in Boston MA, where he earned his B.A in 1950. He then attended Andover Newton Theological Seminary in Boston, MA where he earned his M.Div. in...

Sep 30, 2019

Flora Baker, 98, passed peacefully 9/30/19 at her home at Arbor Terrace of Decatur surrounded by her loved ones. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Marvin. She is survived by her daughters; Sherry Baker and Joy Lewis, grandsons; Brennan Zito, Brian and Michael Lewis, and great-grandchildren; Jackson & Isabella Lewis. Born in Blairsville, Georgia in 1921 to Jeter and...

Sep 30, 2019

Mr. Julian Peter Rau, 96, of Decatur, GA passed away September 30, 2019. He is survived by son, Msgr. Peter J. Rau; daughters, Carol Rau Pacheco, Margaret Mary Rau (Sergio Mayorga), and Joan Frances Rau (Martha Bailey); three grandchildren, Thomas Kehr, Elizabeth Berisha (Arlind Berisha), Maura Mayorga Rau. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 at St. Thomas...