Obituaries

Keith David Siver

Keith David Siver

Oct 4, 2017

Keith David Siver, 51, of Decatur, beloved son, brother, husband and father, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Born September 20, 1966, in Albany, NY, he was the son of David Harold and Carol Ann Darby Siver. Keith was an exceptional artist and writer, as well as a voracious reader. His skills with a pencil and paper were beyond compare....

Barbara Ann Huff

Barbara Ann Huff

Oct 3, 2017

THANK YOU, Barbara Ann Huff a.k.a. Anastasia, BB, Ma, Mother, Barbie, Buckeye, Gra-ma, Grandma, Grandma Barbara, Grams, Doctor Grandma, Ms. Huff, Ms. Barbara, Huff, Mother Huff, Good-looking, and Ruff-Ruff (as referred to by her cherished grand-dog, Princess), for being amazing. Thank you for supporting, advising, feeding, healing, teaching, nurturing, entertaining, raising, and loving us all these years. On October 3,...

Althea Parten Ouzts

Althea Parten Ouzts

Oct 1, 2017

Althea Ann Ouzts, 79, of Atlanta, died October 1, 2017. A native of Macon, GA., Althea was a lifelong resident of Atlanta and a member of Briarcliff United Methodist Church. Althea was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Martin Emmett Ouzts, III, parents, Wilbur Henry and Ruth Butler Parten. She is survived by her sister, Beverly Zeller...

Domiquo "Meco" Riley

Domiquo "Meco" Riley

Oct 1, 2017

Domiquo Riley was born on December 25, 1997 in Cincinnati Ohio to Chico Riley, and Temika Harden. He was dedicated to his family who he loved dearly. Domiquo was mainly known as “Meco”. His big brother and closes friends made a joke of calling him “Lil Neko”. In 2003, the family moved to Norcross, Georgia, where they resided for several...

Geneva Allene Odom

Geneva Allene Odom

Oct 1, 2017

Geneva Allene Odom, age 98, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2017. In addition to her parents and brother, she was predeceased by her husband Lester Odom, son Johnnie Odom, daughter-in-law Beth Odom and son-in-law Donald Teal. She is survived by daughter Patricia Teal, grandchildren Clifton Odom, Kandee Godfrey and John McKinney Gennie worked National Enterprises, volunteered...

Margaret Walker Bangs

Margaret Walker Bangs

Sep 29, 2017

Margaret Walker Bangs, 90, of Marietta (formerly of Clarkston, GA) died Friday, September 29, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Ernest C. Bangs; daughter, Nancy B. Clegg; son, Alan P. Bangs; brothers, Henry Walker, Robert Walker; sisters, Sadye Pitts, Elizabeth Williams, Lillian Beale and brother-in-law, Ed Bangs. She is survived by her daughter, Clare Bangs and...

Daisy Marguerite Herring

Daisy Marguerite Herring

Sep 29, 2017

Marguerite “Greta” Brunson Herring, 91, died on September 29, 2017 in Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Herring, the wife of the late Neal Herring, was born in Columbia, Mississippi on December 28, 1925. She graduated from the University of Mississippi and moved to Atlanta in 1945. She is survived by her children Kathryn Chivers, Kenneth Herring, and Mollie Herring Woodside (James) and...

Peter Gregory Turnbull

Peter Gregory Turnbull

Sep 28, 2017

Peter Gregory Weddell Damian Turnbull was born on May 30, 1951 in Welwyn Garden City, England to Douglas and Paula Turnbull. The oldest of eight, Peter and his family moved back and forth between the U.K., Georgia, and California multiple times, before he graduated from Marietta High School in 1969. A political activist and athlete, Peter helped found the Marietta...

Mary  Moates Joines

Mary Moates Joines

Sep 28, 2017

JOINES, Mary Moates, age 75, of Dunwoody, passed away peacefully at her home on September 28, 2017, with her family by her side. Mary was born in Enterprise, AL, and educated at Judson College in Marion, AL (freshman year) and Auburn University (BS, Education). Upon graduation, Mary moved to Pensacola, FL where she taught school and met Naval Lieutenant Commander...

Mary Juliette Bradley

Mary Juliette Bradley

Sep 28, 2017

Mary “Judy” Bradley, age 84, passed away September 28, 2017. She was a devoted wife of 56 years to her husband, Harold. She dedicated her life to serving those around her. She was a true lady. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dan Bradley, and is survived by her children: Diane Bradley of...

Ianthe "Ann" George

Ianthe "Ann" George

Sep 28, 2017

Ianthe (Ann) Adamantopoulos George, age 96, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away September 28, 2017. She was born in Sinope, Turkey on September 26, 1921 to Demetrios and Kornilia Adamantopoulos. She and her family immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island in 1922. She lived in Astoria, New York until she was 24 years old. She moved to Miami, Florida...

Charles William Shumate

Charles William Shumate

Sep 25, 2017

Charles William Shumate, 84, of Atlanta, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Monday, Sept 25, 2017. Born March 12, 1933 in Marion VA, he was the son of late James Randolph Shumate and Edith Rhoades Prater Shumate. Charles served in the U.S Marine Corp, studied at the University of Alabama and earned his MBA at Georgia State University. He...

Shirley Ann Taylor

Shirley Ann Taylor

Sep 25, 2017

Shirley Bowen Taylor, age 80, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away September 25, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born in Atlanta, GA on December 26, 1936 to Arthur and Edith Bowen. She graduated from West Fulton High School. Shortly after graduation, she met and married the one and only love of her life, Ira Taylor. They are survived by...

Ruth Woodward

Ruth Woodward

Sep 22, 2017

Ruth Woodward age 89, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017. A native of Elberton GA, she is preceded in death by her husband, Basil W. Woodward and is survived by daughter, Julia L. Woodward. Ruth retired from DeKalb County Government as a secretary for many years. She loved to travel and visited all 50 states, and many countries in...

Dorothy Mae Rast

Dorothy Mae Rast

Sep 18, 2017

Dorothy P. Rast passed away on Sept 18, 2017. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama and lived to be 88 years old. She was awarded a bachelor’s degree from Montevallo College in Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband James Rast, to whom she was married for over 50 years. She is survived by her daughter Ann Rast,...

Harold Adolphus Suddeth

Harold Adolphus Suddeth

Sep 17, 2017

Harold A. Suddeth, 93 passed away peacefully at his home in Jonesboro, Ga surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born October 28, 1923, in Atlanta, Ga, he was the son of the late James A. Suddeth and Flora Toney Suddeth. Harold worked most of his working years for the Atlanta Army Depot. After retiring from the Federal Government, Harold...

Joan Elinor Lazarchik

Joan Elinor Lazarchik

Sep 13, 2017

Joan Elinor Vining Lazarchik, 81, of Atlanta, beloved mother, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Born April 2, 1936, in Brockton, Massachusets, she was the daughter of the late Roger N. and Sybil A. Lindquist Vining. After graduating high school, Joan enlisted and served in the U.S. Air Force. She enjoyed music, singing, crossword puzzles, nature, spending time with her...