Obituaries
Richard William White
Dec 28, 2018
Richard William White was born on April 25, 1982. On Friday, December 28, 2018, Richie died unexpectedly. He is survived by his father, John (Mary), mother, Melba Sexton, brothers, Matt (Melissa) and John (Melinda), sisters Mauryne and Olivia, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and Mrs. Mary Siegel, who loved him as if he was her own....
Susan A. Biddle
Dec 28, 2018
Susan Biddle, 77, passed away in hospice with family by her side in Atlanta, Georgia on December 28, 2018. She was the beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Steele and is survived by loving husband of 52 years, Jim Biddle, and her sons, Bill and Chris Biddle. We will miss her booming voice and bright smile very much....
Virginia "Jenny” Lee (Leslie) Allen
Dec 25, 2018
Ms. Virginia "Jenny" Lee (Leslie) Allen passed December 25, 2018, at the tender age of 70. Jenny worked for the Spur Station on Scott Boulevard, here in Decatur, from 1975 until 2002. Jenny is survived by her daughter, Tanja Marie Brantley; her son, Toby Lee Allen (Maria); her grandchildren: Amber Marie Brantley-Dunn, Brandon Lee Brantley, Sebastian Dreco Allen, Jordy Gabriel...
June Larue Smith
Dec 22, 2018
Mrs. June Scoggins Smith,100, of Clarkston, GA passed away on Saturday , December 22, 2018. She was the youngest child of Matthew I. and Jennette Beck Scoggins. June was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm C. Smith. She was also preceded in death by her 8 brothers and sisters. June is survived by her nieces and nephew, Libby (Larry)...
Donald "Donnie" Vincent Creeden
Dec 20, 2018
Donald ( Donnie) Vincent Creeden passed away suddenly on December 20, 2018, at Grady Hospital. Donnie was born in the Bronx, New York, to Donald Creeden and Teresa McGloin on June 17,1968 . Donnie has lived in Georgia since the age of three and was a long-term employee of the VCS of Veteran’s Hospital. He is survived by his brother...
Walter Dunmore Needham
Dec 20, 2018
February 1,1938 – December 20, 2018 Walter Dunmore Needham II (Walt), beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 20. He was born on February 1, 1938 to his late parents, John Dunmore Needham and Florence Eileen Needham. Walter grew up with his 3 siblings in the Salvation Army living in Baltimore MD, Tampa, FL, Charlotte...
Willie Lee Austin, Jr.
Dec 19, 2018
Willie L. Austin, Jr., age 89, of Loganville passed away on December 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Jessie Hay Austin and his son, Mark Allen Austin. He is survived by his grandchildren, Jeff, Amanda and Katie Austin; daughter-in law, Pam Austin all of Loganville, GA; sister, Myra A. Messer of Clarkston, GA;...
Jewel Helen Gilroy
Dec 18, 2018
Jewel Helen Ford Gilroy, 91, of Decatur, passed away on December 18, 2018. She is survived by her sons Gary Gilroy (and wife Teresa), of Lawrenceville, and Brent Gilroy (and his wife Laura) of Charlotte, NC, as well as a granddaughter, Kate Gilroy of Silver Spring, MD. Robert L. Gilroy, her husband of almost 60 years, passed away in 2007....
James Hamilton
Dec 18, 2018
James “Jimmy” Hamilton, 77, of Decatur passed away Tuesday,December 18, 2018. Jimmy was a 1963 graduate of Briarcliff High School, and was employed by Jimco. Jimmy was an active member of Decatur First Baptist Church and a member of the Alert Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Citizen Advocacy of Atlanta & DeKalb and served on the...
Vivian Ann Hardin
Dec 18, 2018
Mrs. Vivian Ann Hardin sadly passed away on Tuesday December 18, 2018 to be with the Lord. She was born to Miss Gracie Appleby in Jackson County. She move to Atlanta in 1980 at that time. She join Church in Atlanta where she faithful served until her on timely passing. She was always a passionate person and a God fearing...
Harry Paul Tuggle, Jr.
Dec 18, 2018
1926 - 2018 Harry Paul (Paul) Tuggle, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 18. He was born on April 25, 1926 to his late parents, Harry Paul Tuggle, Sr. and Eva Kennamer Tuggle of Birmingham, Alabama. Paul grew up in Birmingham, served in the Merchant Marines and the U.S. Army during World War...
Alfred Eugene Bastin, Sr.
Dec 18, 2018
Alfred (Al) Eugene Bastin Sr, died at his home on December 18, 2018 following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 9, 1929 in Louisville, KY, but moved to Atlanta as an infant. He lived most of his life in Decatur, save for one year in Birmingham during WWII. He was the fifth child of Clinton and Adelaide Bastin....
Billie Frances Johnson
Dec 16, 2018
Billie Frances Johnson of Woodland Ave. S.E. Atlanta passed Dec. 16, 2018 at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her Husband, John Johnson Jr. She leaves behind her brother Ira Daniel Barnes Jr. of Duluth Ga, her sons David Johnson of Flowery Branch and Steve Johnson of Lilburn, David's wife Florine Johnson, their daughter Alicia Johnson Lewis and...
Leisha Lorraine Fleming
Dec 16, 2018
Leisha L. Fleming age 55 of Decatur, passed away December 16, 2018. She was a beloved wife and mother and wonderful daughter and sister. She was the beloved granddaughter of Grandma Betty Martin. Leisha enjoyed her time at Shallowford Presbyterian Church. She worked at Piedmont Physicians Goup. She is survived by her husband, Dan Fleming; daughter, Elizabeth Fleming; father, Sam...
Wendy Mechelle Leftwich
Dec 16, 2018
Wendy M. Leftwich passed away on December 16, 2018 at the age of 46. Memorial services will be held January 19, 2019 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, with visitation starting at 12 noon. Wendy leaves behind her father, Anthony R. Leftwich of Eatonton, GA; mother, Cathy Lynn Leftwich of Ellenwood,...
John Mansfield Lee
Dec 15, 2018
John Mansfield Lee, a dedicated and enthusiastic educator and student, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of almost 19 years and friend of 29, Diane Michelle Stuckey, his father, Paul Eugene Lee, his mother in law Carol Stuckey, His father in law...
Thomas Napier Fulton, Iii
Dec 15, 2018
Thomas Napier Fulton, III, 71, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. The beloved husband of Carol Hunter Fulton, he was born on December 16,1946 in Atlanta, GA. He was the son of the late Thomas N. Fulton, Jr. and the late Winnie Wynn Fulton. He is also survived by his sister, Harriette Hodge Fulton (Robert Sway)...

Dorothy Evelyn Bolton
Dec 14, 2018
Dorothy Bowen Bolton, age 81, of Tucker, passed away, Friday, December 14, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by, husband; James Larry Bolton, daughter; Barrie Bolton, 2 grandchildren; Sydney & Derek Blount and great grandson; James Wade Blount. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 22, 2018 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m....
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