Obituaries

Wilson Spearman Mobley

Wilson Spearman Mobley

Feb 14, 2019

Wilson S. Mobley, aged 79, passed away Feb. 14, 2019. He is survived by his sisters: Anne Montgomery of Guntersville, Alabama, and Wendy M. Patrick of Tucker; a brother, John Robert Mobley, and several nieces and nephews. Wilson lived in England for twenty years. During his time in London, he worked for the House of Commons. He implemented the training...

Beverly Anne Miller

Beverly Anne Miller

Feb 12, 2019

Beverly Miller, 82, of Lilburn, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, Ted and Tina Mullinax; her husband, Don E. Miller; and brother, Ronald Mullinax. She is survived by her two sons, Garrett L. Miller, of Cheyenne, WY, and Jeffrey S. Miller of Lilburn, GA. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Phyllis Miller,...

Joe Michael Daniel, Sr

Joe Michael Daniel, Sr

Feb 12, 2019

Joe Michael “Mike” Daniel, Sr., 74, of Atlanta, GA passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Born August 20, 1944, in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of the late Joe Edwin and Gaynelle Whitaker Daniel. Mike served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Ethan Allen and graduated from Georgia State University with a law degree. Mike is...

Ben Mcdonald Smith, Iii

Ben Mcdonald Smith, Iii

Feb 11, 2019

Ben M. Smith III (70), beloved brother, father, and grandfather passed away on February 11th, 2019. He was born in Decatur, graduated from Chamblee High School (1966), and attended the University of Georgia where he was a member of the ATO fraternity. In his professional life, Ben worked or owned Millwork Companies across the South East, before selling and retiring...

George Richard Castleberry

George Richard Castleberry

Feb 11, 2019

George Richard Castleberry, aged 94 of Decatur passed away on February 11, 2019. Known to his family as “Uncle Dick”, he is survived by his nieces Betty Hemrick of Cherry Log, GA and Suzanne Supple of Columbus, GA; great nieces DeLancy Hutchinson of Atlanta and Donna Stallings of Columbus, and great nephew Mike Dussling of Atlanta. He also has 7...

David Amos Long

David Amos Long

Feb 11, 2019

The obituary will be posted in the next few days

Fred Eugene Morris

Fred Eugene Morris

Feb 10, 2019

Fred Eugene Morris, Vietnam veteran, loving husband, big brother to 8, father of 2 and grandfather of 4 passed away on February 10, 2019. Known best as Poppie to those that loved him most, Fred spent his 84-plus years on this earth selflessly serving others. Fred was born in Oakdale, Kentucky on February 21, 1934 to parents Walter and Daisy...

Bessie Lee Jones

Bessie Lee Jones

Feb 8, 2019

Ms Bessie “Lee” Jones (April 28,1930) of Scottdale, GA passed away February 8, 2019. Lee was a longtime member and Sunday school teacher at Ingleside Presbyterian Church in Clarkston. She had a 43 year long career as a bookkeeper at Scottdale and GA Duck Mills. Lee is preceded in death by her parents Bessie and John Jones, sisters, Winnie Dolan,...

Betty Jeanne Robertson

Betty Jeanne Robertson

Feb 7, 2019

Betty J. Robertson age 91 of Atlanta passed away February 7, 2019. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. A native Atlantan, Mrs. Robertson worked as a bookkeeper for Walt Robertson and Son, Inc. and was a member of Briarlake Baptist Church for over 45 years. She was known for her gardening skills and was...

Jerry Reid Costner

Jerry Reid Costner

Feb 5, 2019

Jerry Reid Costner entered into his eternal grace and reward with the Lord on February 5, 2019. During his time with us, he was an exemplar of love, patience, understanding, devotion, generosity, humor and quiet strength. He will be missed immensely by his family who were truly blessed to have had him as a husband, father, and Pops. Jerry is...

Paul Francis Valente

Paul Francis Valente

Feb 4, 2019

Paul Francis Valente, 75, of Decatur, beloved husband, brother and friend, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. Born March 10, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Anthony and Carmela Gugliuzza Valente. Paul was a fan of football and baseball his favorite teams being the Buffalo Bills and New York Yankees. Paul enjoyed playing golf...

Eddie Fae Lee

Eddie Fae Lee

Feb 4, 2019

Eddie Fae Nesbit Lee, 104, of Stone Mountain, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. Born in Tucker, GA, September 17, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Fred, Sr. and Clara Golden Nesbit. Eddie enjoyed spending time with her family. Eddie is survived by her daughter, Marcia Toland and her husband,...

Josephine Ann Geiger

Josephine Ann Geiger

Feb 3, 2019

Joann Geiger, 90, formerly of Avondale Estates, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 9, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude Voss. Joann is survived by her sons; Kenny Geiger his wife Debbie, Bob Geiger his wife Sloane, Jerry Geiger, Charlie Geiger his wife...

Harriett "Pinky" Fortner

Harriett "Pinky" Fortner

Feb 3, 2019

Evelyn Harriett Fortner of Scottdale, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019. She is survived by her daughters Debbie Beagle and Kim Jannakos, and her son-in-law, Ted Jannakos; as well as her five grandchildren: Alexandria Coppedge, Abbigale Coppedge, Johnny Beagle, Alyssa Jannakos, and Andrew Jannakos, and her great-grandson Anthony Mac (punkin). She has one brother, the Rev. Timothy...

Dr. John "Jack" Hassinger

Dr. John "Jack" Hassinger

Feb 2, 2019

Dr. John Thomas "Jack" Hassinger, 83, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. Born June 4, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Mary Hassinger. Jack graduated McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and the University of Ottawa Medical School. After serving as a MASH surgeon in...

William Frank Bibb

William Frank Bibb

Feb 1, 2019

William Frank Bibb, 69, died peacefully at home Friday, February 1, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Atlanta and worked his way through Georgia Tech graduating in physics. He entered the Army where he served at Edgewood Arsenal, MD working in the biophysics lab. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Atlanta and earned his MS in biology at...

Ann Terry Rice

Ann Terry Rice

Jan 30, 2019

Ann Terry Rice age 92 of Atlanta passed away January 30, 2019. Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed. Ann attended Decatur Girls High School and played saxophone in the Girls High School Band. Ann worked as a church secretary for many years at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church and North Avenue Presbyterian Church....