Obituaries

Howard Arthur Patrick

Howard Arthur Patrick

Apr 30, 2017

Howard A. Patrick, age 71, of Atlanta passed away at Emory Hospital Sunday, April 30, 2017 following a lengthy illness. The son of the late Charles Howard and Maxine Flinn Patrick, Howard was born in Memphis, Tennessee and raised in Olive Branch, Mississippi prior to his family’s relocation to Atlanta, Georgia. Following a successful management stint with the Ronson Corporation...

James William Coclin

James William Coclin

Apr 30, 2017

James W. “Jim” Coclin, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2017, at home in Atlanta. Born in Augusta, GA, June 14, 1925, he was the son of the late Priscilla Economos and William Coclin. Jim was raised in Waynesboro, GA, where he graduated from high school. During World War II he was drafted and served in the US Navy...

Agnes P. Eads

Agnes P. Eads

Apr 30, 2017

Major Agnes P. Eads, passed away on April 30, 2017 surrounded by her family at the age of 85. She was born in Tuscaloosa, AL, to the late Alex and Vistula Webster Poole and resided in Orange Park, FL. Major Eads was an Officer in The Salvation Army. In addition to her parents, Agnes was preceded in death by her...

Frances Gay White

Frances Gay White

Apr 28, 2017

Frances Gay White, longtime Laboratory Director at the Georgia Mental Health Institute, passed away on Friday, April 28, at age 79. Ms. White was born in Atlanta at Piedmont Hospital to the late William Cunningham White and Lola Frances Gay. She attended Brown High School and Georgia State College, graduating with a degree in medical technology. Ms. White's laboratory served...

Doris Roberta Atchison

Doris Roberta Atchison

Apr 28, 2017

Doris “Dott Dott” Roberta Atchison of Decatur, Georgia, died peacefully at her home Thursday, April 27, 2017. Doris was born July 16, 1937 in Monroe, NC to Rotha Cauthen Tarlton and Albert Belk. Doris had a long and successful career in the fashion industry, first as a model, then as a merchandise representative of various apparel companies based out of...

Louise Wheeless

Louise Wheeless

Apr 27, 2017

Louise Williams Wheeless, 93, of Decatur, GA, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. Born on January 3, 1924, in Nash County, near Wilson, NC, she was the daughter of the late Richard Raymond Williams and Lee Blanche Parker Williams. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband, William Harold Wheeless, and siblings: Lizzie Williams, Betty...

Steven Paul Messerschmidt

Steven Paul Messerschmidt

Apr 27, 2017

Messerschmidt, Steven Paul (December 31, 1967-April 27, 2017) Steven Paul Messerschmidt, of Decatur Georgia, a deeply loved father, son, brother and friend, passed away April 27, 2017 after a tough battle with cancer. He was 49. Steven will be forever remembered by his son, Steven, by his parents, Elmer and Edna Messerschmidt, his sister, Annemarie Messerschmidt, his brother in law,...

Elena Narezo

Elena Narezo

Apr 25, 2017

Elena Rodriguez Narezo, 91, of Doraville, beloved wife and mother, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Born in Cotulla, Texas, February 13, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Jesus and Jacoba Patterson Rodriguez. She is survived by her daughter, Elvira Stantoine and her husband, Larry; son, Jose Narezo; granddaughter, Kim Slagle and her husband, John; grandson, James Merck;...

Col. Aquila Everett Stipe

Col. Aquila Everett Stipe

Apr 25, 2017

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Colonel (Ret). Aquila (a.k.a. Bud, a.k.a. Pop) Everett Stipe. Born in 1935 and went to join his beloved Judy on April 25, 2017. He proudly served his family and his country with 30 years of loyal service. We are all that much "GREATER" for having loved him. Feel free to...

Marguerite Greer

Marguerite Greer

Apr 24, 2017

Mrs. Marguerite Pearson Greer, a long-time resident of Decatur, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 24th, 2017 at Halcyon Hospice of Atlanta. She was surrounded by loved ones and passed peacefully after a brief illness. She was born July 28, 1928, near Chicago, Illinois and was a graduate of Oglethorpe University. Along with her parents, Carl Victor and Elsa Anderson...

John Roderick Wilson

John Roderick Wilson

Apr 24, 2017

John Roderick Wilson passed away on April 24, 2017, two days after his 87th birthday. He died peacefully, surrounded by family. Born April 22, 1930, he was the son of the late William Wallace and Alice E. Corl Wilson. Raised in Garden City, New York, in high school he was a champion wrestler, all-star soccer player, and president of the...

Sandra Lucile Knighton

Sandra Lucile Knighton

Apr 23, 2017

Beloved sister and aunt, Sandra Knighton passed away Sunday April 23. She was born May 10, 1940 in Atlanta, GA. Sandra graduated from Bass High School in Atlanta. She quickly pursued a career. First as a legal secretary, then as an Executive Vice President at Georgia Savings & Loan League for 25 years. She spent her retirement years active in...

Susan Snow Hope

Susan Snow Hope

Apr 23, 2017

Susan Snow Hope, 70, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away on April 23, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on July 12, 1946 in Athens, GA, the daughter of the late Col. Asbury Dewey Snow and Ruth Sweeney Snow. She will be remembered as a devoted wife for 46 years to Bob, daughter-in-law of Dorothy Young...

Grace Bryan Holmes

Grace Bryan Holmes

Apr 22, 2017

Grace Bryan Holmes, 98, of Decatur, Georgia, died Friday, April 21, 2017. Born April 9, 1919, in Riddleville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Gainer E. Bryan and Lila Smith Bryan. She moved to Atlanta in 1966 with her husband, Rev. Thomas J. Holmes, Sr., and continued to reside in Decatur after her husband's death in 1985. Grace...

David W. Kuehn

David W. Kuehn

Apr 22, 2017

David W. Kuehn, prominent musician and virtuoso trumpet player, died unexpectedly and peacefully, from complications of illnesses on April 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 75. David is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Lisa A. Tedesco of Atlanta, GA; his four children Dean Kuehn, and his wife, Loredana, of Pinckney, MI, Scott Kuehn and...

Susan Frances Haight

Susan Frances Haight

Apr 20, 2017

Susan Frances Haight Howard, 47, of Dunwoody, GA, passed into glory April 20, 2017. Born August 19, 1969, in Atlanta, she was the daughter of Irene Lake Haight and the late Ashley Bernard Lake, Jr. In addition to her mother, Irene, Susan is survived by her daughters: Stephanie, Savannah, and Sierra of Louisville, Kentucky; sister, Stacy McCulley and her husband,...

Margaret Dellinger Stone

Margaret Dellinger Stone

Apr 19, 2017

Margaret Dellinger Stone passed peacefully in her home April 18, 2017, following a short illness. Margaret was 92 years of age and active until the last 5 months. She was surrounded by the love of her family. Margaret was born in North Carolina to the late James and Lucy Dellinger. She had a sister, Frances D. Dean and a brother,...

Mark Alan Chewning

Mark Alan Chewning

Apr 19, 2017

Mark Alan Chewning, of Tucker Georgia passed away April 19, 2017. He was 58 years old. He was born in Atlanta on October 30, 1958 to Alton and Evelyn Chewning. He graduated from Tucker High School where he played football. He attended college at Georgia Southern University in Stateboro, Georgia. He was a lifetime member at Rehoboth Baptist Church. He...

Charles John Smith, Jr.

Charles John Smith, Jr.

Apr 19, 2017

Charles J. Smith, Jr., 74, of Stone Mountain, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at DeKalb Medical Center. Born April 4, 1943, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Charles John Smith and Virginia Carrico Smith. He attended Druid Hills High School before graduating from the University of Georgia in 1971. He settled in Stone Mountain, Georgia,...

Steven Kelly Miller

Steven Kelly Miller

Apr 19, 2017

Steven Kelly Miller, 61, of Decatur, passed away April 19, 2017. Born November 19, 1955, in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Frederick and Laura Ruth Brunatti Miller. Steve was a math teacher at Central Catholic High School, Canton, Ohio. After teaching, Steve went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy as a C-130 Pilot....