Obituaries
Sylvia Elizabeth Sloan Raiford
Jul 13, 2017
Sylvia Elizabeth Sloan Raiford, 76, of Atlanta, died peacefully at home Thursday, July 13, 2017, with her daughter and her dear friend at her side. Sylvia was born July 19, 1940, in Atlanta, Ga, to the late William Crawford and Beulah Lucille Keith Sloan. In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her former husband, Thomas Conaway...
Kerry Abraham
Jul 9, 2017
Kerry Abraham of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully July 9th, 2017 at the age of 58. Kerry was a mother, wife, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, and friend that was loved by many. She was the owner of a smile that lit up the world! Born in Syracuse, New York on October 25th, 1958, Kerry grew up as the oldest...
Katherine Boyd Brooks
Jul 8, 2017
A lifelong learner who inspired others through her warmth and intellect, Katherine Thomas Brooks, 91, of Wesley Woods Towers, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, died July 8, 2017. Visitation at A. S. Turner and Sons, 2773 N. Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 13. Graveside service Sunday, July 16, 1:30 p.m., Elmwood Cemetery and Mausoleum, Birmingham, AL, officiated...
Daniel Mercer Grimes Sr.
Jul 7, 2017
Daniel Mercer Grimes, Sr., age 81, passed away July 7, 2017. Danny is the son of James Rivers Grimes and Annie Maude Mercer. Danny was born August 26, 1935 in Milledgeville, GA, where he was raised and attended Georgia Military College. After graduating from GMC, he went on to obtain degrees in Business and Law from the University of Georgia,...
Walter Foster
Jul 7, 2017
Walter Foster, age 103, of Atlanta died on July 7, 2017 of complications of Parkinson’s disease. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on November 2, 1913, he was the son of Walter Edward Foster and Margaret Faulkner Foster, both originally from England. With his family he emigrated at age eight to the United States and lived in Champaign, Illinois. Money was...
Chris Allan Frith
Jul 7, 2017
Chris Allan Frith, born on May 27, 1960, died at age 57 on July 7, 2017 at home in Stone Mountain, GA. He is survived by his mother, Joanne Frith; sister, Susan Traver; niece, Marrisa Giles and her husband, Cory. The funeral will be on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in the Chapel at Smoke Rise Baptist Church, 5901 Hugh Howell...
Thomas "Tom" Millin
Jul 6, 2017
Thomas "Tom" Millin, 83 of Atlanta, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Tom was born to Samuel John and Rochina Millin on May 21, 1934 in Queens, NY. After a stint in the U. S. Navy he went to work for I.B.M. for the next 35 years, where he retired as a Senior...
Beatrice Antley
Jul 5, 2017
Beatrice Antley died on July 5, 2017 at the age of 102. She was a mother, wife and sister, devoted to her family and church throughout her life. She was a good, sweet, hard-working lady who loved many and was loved and respected in return. She will be missed by her family and those who knew her. Known to her...
Bernadette Constance
Jul 5, 2017
The lovely Bernadette Constance passed away unexpectedly early morning on July 5, 2017 at DeKalb Medical Center. Bernadette was loved by many and will be forgotten by none. Her carefree spirit was inviting, her style was fierce, her laughter was contagious and her smile is something we will never forget. Bernadette had a wonderful education and her dedication to learning...
Leighton Burroughs Deming, Jr.
Jul 4, 2017
Leighton Burroughs Deming, Jr., 73, of Cumming, GA, passed away on July 4th, 2017 in Cumming, GA. Leighton was born in Royston, GA to Leighton Burroughs Deming, Sr. and Martha Ellen Phillips Deming on September 10, 1943. He graduated from Cross Keys High School in 1961. He graduated from Reinhardt College and attended Oglethorpe University. He earned JD and LLM...
Joan Kathleen Bjork
Jul 4, 2017
Joan Kathleen Bjork passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2017 after a short illness at the age of 86. She resided at Clairmont Place in Decatur, GA for the past 7 years where she made many friends with both residents and staff. She was born in Elgin, IL and lived in Crystal Lake, IL for her entire childhood. After graduation...
Frances Kathryn Smith
Jul 3, 2017
Frances "MeMa" Smith, 97, of Stockbridge, beloved wife and mother, died Monday, July 3, 2017. Born May 20, 1920, in Thomson, GA, she was the daughter of the late Beverly Allen and Florence Waddell Anchors. MeMa is survived by her three sons, Melvin A. Smith and his wife, Gail, Dr. Alan D. Smith and his wife, Stephanie, and Don S....
Walter Ray "Ray Ray" Brown
Jul 2, 2017
Walter Ray Brown Husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, Bulldog fan, lover of the Braves, and world class gardener. Exceptional man with the driest wit and sweetest, slyest smile ever. He will be greatly missed and yet memories and stories will keep him with us forever. Ray was a member of Jackson Hill Baptist Church and then Briarlake Baptist Church for...
Walter Lee Rowe, Jr.
Jul 2, 2017
Walter Lee Rowe, Jr., 60, of Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away on July 2, 2017 at Harbor Grace Hospice from medical complications. Walter was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 3, 1957. A native of Decatur, GA, Walter is a graduate of Georgia State University. His parents, Walter Lee Rowe, Sr. and Mamie Snead Rowe, preceded Walter in death. He...
Ruth Adelaide Harris
Jul 2, 2017
Ruth Adelaide Jones Harris, former wife of Floyd O. Harris, Jr, transitioned from this world Sunday evening, July 2, 2017. Born in 1925 at her family home in Katesville, NC, Ruth was an entrepreneurial woman with a strong commitment to her family, her church, her garden club, and her circle of friends. Among her many varied and interesting occupations: she...
Catherine C. Boring
Jul 2, 2017
Catherine Chase Boring passed away on the morning of July 2, 2017 at her home in Decatur with her husband and three children close by. She was 67 years old. Cathy will always be remembered for her compassion, love of nature, intelligence, and her commitment to her friends, family, and community. Born to John Alden and Mary Eleanor Chase in...
Lucy Harris
Jul 1, 2017
Lucy Julia Mele Harris went to join Stanley her husband, Susan her oldest daughter, Farrah her former canine roommate and others in her family on 7/1/2017, dying peacefully in her sleep at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 18 days. She leaves behind her daughter Linda, her son and daughter-in-law Robert and Kristen, her son-in-law John, her granddaughters...
Lucy Julia Harris
Jul 1, 2017
Lucy Julia Mele Harris went to join Stanley her husband, Susan her oldest daughter, Farrah her former canine roommate and others in her family on 7/1/2017, dying peacefully in her sleep at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 18 days. She leaves behind her daughter Linda, her son and daughter-in-law Robert and Kristen, her son-in-law John, her granddaughters...
Julia Ann Andrews
Jul 1, 2017
Julia Ann Andrews Obituary June 12, 1958 - July 1, 2017 Julia Ann Andrews, age 59, of Lithonia, Georgia died Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Emory Midtown Hospital. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Decatur First Christian Church with Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert officiating. Visitation will be an hour before the service...
Charles Michael Pitts
Jun 29, 2017
Charles Michael Pitts, 70, of Avondale Estates lost his long, courageous battle with cancer on June 29, 2017. Michael was born in Evergreen, Alabama, April 24, 1947, son of Mary Lena Foreman Pitts and Charles Hiram Pitts. The family moved to Georgia in 1950. Michael served in the United States Air Force 1966-1970. He served in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He...
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