Aug 27, 2017

Our sweet Margaret Cox is now feasting and dancing in Heaven as of August 27, 2017. She was being well cared for in an assisted living home and was loved by all there. Margaret recently celebrated year 90 on August 6th and certainly lived a long, healthy, and happy life. We know she is in enjoying her new home with...

Aug 26, 2017

Martha Byers Barry Smith, age 97, passed away on August 26, 2017. Born in Fountain Inn, SC to the late John Andral Barry and Euzelia Hamrick Barry, she was predeceased by her husband, R. Theodore Smith, and a son, Isaac Barry Smith. Martha (or Mrs. Smith) was a graduate of Furman University and Southwestern Baptist Seminary. She served as Director...

Aug 26, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy Mertz McGarity, 89, of Atlanta died Saturday, August 26, 2017. Preceded in death by her late husband, Dr. William C. McGarity, Sr., she is survived by a sister JoAnn Mertz, and children William C. McGarity, Jr., Thomas E. McGarity, Dorothy M. Bentley, Elizabeth M. Jackson, their spouses, and eleven grandchildren. She was a devoted member of Glenn Memorial...

Aug 24, 2017

Iola Abee Daniel, 90 years young, of Atlanta, beloved wife and mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. Born on October 3, 1926, in Dahlonega, GA she was the daughter of the late Fred Monroe and Emma Barrett Abee. As the oldest daughter of 13 children, Iola moved to Atlanta and spent her career of 34...

Aug 24, 2017

Ralph Noel Russell, 80, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2017. Born and raised in Alcoa, Tennessee, Ralph was the youngest of five children born to the late Cecil and Irene Russell. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. His family was always his first priority. Ralph was hard-working, generous, and loved to laugh with friends and...

Aug 24, 2017

Ruth Parker Blalock Kugel was born August 19, 1921 and entered Heaven on August 24, 2017. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Decatur, Georgia where she graduated from Southwest DeKalb High School. She married James V. Blalock in 1942 and they enjoyed a loving marriage until his death in 1982. Ruth worked for many years as a record keeper at...

Aug 23, 2017

James W. "Billy" Long went home to be with Christ on August 23, 2017. He grew up in the Scottdale community attending the Alliance Church. He spent his later life in Gwinnett County being a faithful member of Ingleside Presbyterian Church. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Roy C. Long, his mother, Dorothy M. Long and his sister,...

Aug 21, 2017

DAVIS, James Clayton (J.C.), Jr., 93, of Atlanta, GA went home to be with our Lord on August 21, 2017. Our hearts are heavy, but also filled with gratitude and joy for his exemplary life and steadfast love that shaped our lives and built our family. This remarkable yet humble man of God will be a legacy to his descendants....

Aug 20, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Bama Suzanne Marsh announces her departure into Heaven on Sunday, August 20th after a very short, but hard fought battle with cancer.  Known as Suzanne by family and friends but Mimi to her beloved granddaughter Isabelle, her life was one of gracious beauty, creativity and compassion. She was a person loved...

Aug 19, 2017

Aug 18, 2017

Fountotos, George, 71, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Friday, August 18th, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Stamatia and brother in-law, James Slay. George was born in Tarpon Springs, Florida and moved to Atlanta, Georgia in his youth. He graduated from East Atlanta High School and later joined the United States Navy where he...

Aug 15, 2017

Mrs. Maria Rosa Garcia, 91 of Marti, CUBA and Atlanta died Tuesday, Aug 15, 2017. Family visitation will be Thursday, Aug 17, 5:00–8:00 pm at A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home in Decatur. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Aug 18 at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Internment will follow at Arlington Memorial, Sandy Springs.

Aug 13, 2017

Mark Marlow Godwin passed from this life Sunday August 13, 2017. He was attended by his brother, Chuck Godwin and daughter, Jessica Godwin during his final hours. Mark was born September 12, 1959 in Atlanta, Georgia and attended Valdosta High School where he was a member of the national championship marching band program at VHS under the direction of Frank...

Aug 12, 2017

Ann Marie Navez, 48, of Jonesboro, GA died on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from complications with cancer. She is survived by her Daughter, Maria Rowe of Clarksville, TN and Son, Joseph Mejia of Jonesboro, GA. She is also survived by her brother, Matthew James Drouin of Denver, CO and Father Kenneth Paul Drouin and Step-Mother Robin Drouin of Alfred, NY....

Aug 11, 2017

Foster Curtis Bryan passed away peacefully on August 11, 2017 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his father, George Foster Bryan, his mother, Annathea Grace Bryan and his brother, Ralph Marlin Bryan. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elinor Ann Clingan Bryan; his children Foster Curtis Bryan,...

Aug 10, 2017

Aug 6, 2017

William Clark Hedden, 89, of Decatur, died Sunday, August 6, 2017. Mr. Hedden was an Army veteran and a CPA. He is survived by his daughters, Kathy Justice and Alyson Larson; brothers, Hubert and Norman Hedden; granddaughter, Wendy Noland and his caregiver, Mary Hugley. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at A.S. Turner Funeral Home. Interment...

Aug 6, 2017

Marjorie Lorena McCollum Miles went to her Heavenly Home on August 6, 2017. She was born on January 18, 1922 in Decatur, GA to Alice & John McCollum and grew up in the Atlanta/Ben Hill area. After her two brothers were called to the Armed Forces, Marjorie enlisted in the WACs in December 1944 and served from January 1945 to...

Aug 6, 2017

Carl Doane, recently of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully on Sunday August 6, 2017, at the age of 96. Carl was born on September 8, 1920 in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts to the late Henry and Thelma Chase Doane. Carl is survived by his wife, Kathryn and their daughter, Linda Doane Smith and her husband, Gary of Cumming. His grandchildren include...

Aug 5, 2017

Gordon R Carrington, 85 of Atlanta died peacefully Saturday, August 5, 2017 from this earthly vessel to his Heavenly Home (2 Corinthians 5:8). Mr. Carrington is preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews with their families. Services to be held Saturday, August 19th @ 12:00 pm at Mount...