Obituaries
Wayne Leroy Stephens
Aug 9, 2016
Wayne LeRoy Stephens, age 95, died on August 9, 2016. In 1943, Wayne was married to Mildred Tullis in Valdosta, GA, and they enjoyed 73 wonderful years together. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; their three children, Judy Carter of Birmingham, AL, June Rogers and husband Hank of Marietta, GA, and Lee Stephens and wife Jan of Monticello, GA;...
Juanita B. Young
Aug 8, 2016
Juanita Breeding Young, 91, of Decatur, passed away on Monday August 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her three sisters, Janette, Cornell, Stella; brother, Ralph and her husband, Norman Stephens Young to whom she was married for more than 50 years. She is survived by her 10 nieces and nephews, 16 great-nieces and nephews and 4 great-great nieces...
Jean Linenkohl Henderson
Aug 8, 2016
Jean Linenkohl Henderson, 86 of Montgomery, AL passed away on Monday August 8, 2016. She was born in Americus, GA on December 31, 1929. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Leslie Patricia Henderson, parents Henry K. & Ella Fair Linenkohl and her brother, Russell E. Linenkohl. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Glynn Henderson. Graveside services will...
Mrs. Elsie Mae Weizenecker
Aug 8, 2016
Elsie Mae Weizenecker of Decatur, GA died August 8, 2016. A native of Beloit, OH, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Sarah Brunt Glassman . She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Dale Weizenecker. She was a homemaker and a member of Columbia Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Wilson; and three sons, Dale Weizenecker, Tim...
Lacrecia Ann Taylor
Aug 7, 2016
Lacrecia Ann Taylor (née Lacrecia Ann Bowdoin) died surrounded by family in Vitas Hospice on August 7, 2016 in Decatur, Ga at the age of 74.Lacrecia is survived by her daughters Dana Taylor of Tucker, Ga and Natalia Taylor Bowdoin of Augusta, Ga, whom she shared with former spouse Carlos E. Taylor, Jr.; her grandchildren Sophia Taylor and Dante Taylor...
Ethel Amelia Mulbarger
Aug 6, 2016
Ethel A. Mulbarger, 91 of Kissimmee FL, formerly of Atlanta GA, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was a retired Lt. Colonel in the Salvation Army, working in the legal department. She relocated to Kissimmee after retirement, where she has lived for the past 25 years. She is survived by her brother, David E. Mulbarger of Kissimmee, FL...
Howard Johnson
Aug 6, 2016
Howard Johnson, age 98, died at Orchard Senior Living in Tucker, Georgia on Saturday August 6, 2016. Born April 1, 1918 in El Dorado, Kansas, Mr. Johnson was a World War II veteran, enlisting in the United States Army Air Corps in January 1942. After graduating from flight school, he was assigned to the Training Command where he served as...
Cleo K. Smith
Aug 4, 2016
Cleo K Smith, age 88, passed away on Thursday evening, August 4, 2016. Mrs. Smith was born April 10, 1928 in Gwinnett County Georgia , and her family moved to the New Deal Community in Scottdale when she was 13. She often shared fond memories of long walks to school each day and a dream of one day having her...
Gloria Meadow Stanley
Aug 3, 2016
Gloria Meadow Stanley 2/9/1939Miss Stanley , 77, died suddenly on Wednesday August 3, 2016 after a brief illness. A native of Atlanta, she attended E.Rivers, Northside High, and WC/UNC, Greensboro, N.C. She also earned graduate degrees from WGC, Carrollton.She taught at Dunwoody High and retired from McNair. She was a lifelong member and former elder at Peachtree Christian Church.She was...
Matilou Mckee
Aug 3, 2016
Matilou Turner McKee, 93, of Alpharetta passed away August 3, 2016. She was the daughter of Mary Fields and George W. Turner. She was born on June 11, 1923 and grew up in Portal, GA. She attended Georgia State College for Women(GCSU), married Vernon McKee in 1942, and resided in Atlanta near Little Five Points after WWII with her husband...
Edward Clayton Johnson, Jr.
Aug 2, 2016
Edward Clayton Johnson, Jr. suffered a major stroke Monday July 25th and passed away Tuesday, August 2nd at Emory University Hospital. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Dr. Johnson, son of Edward Clayton Johnson, Sr. and Frances Seymour Johnson, grew up in Savannah, Georgia but ultimately made Decatur, Georgia his permanent home. As a...
Claire Davis Smith
Jul 31, 2016
On Sunday July 31, 2016, Jesus stretched out his arms and took His child, Claire Davis Smith, to her eternal home. There, surely, she was greeted at the gate by her infant daughter, Megan, her youngest son, Wes, and her father, Robert F. Davis Sr., all having found their way to heaven in advance of her. Claire was born on...
Mr. John Carson Fields
Jul 31, 2016
John Carson Fields, 86, of Clarkston, died July 31, 2016. A native of Cleveland, GA, Mr. Fields was the son of the late William and Carrie Burnett Fields. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was a retired civil engineer with the GA Department of Transportation. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mitchell; son, Ronald Fields; daughter, Kate Fields; brother,...
Jorge Carlos Fernandez-Travieso
Jul 30, 2016
Jorge Carlos Fernandez-Travieso, beloved husband, father of two, son, brother and friend to so many, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the young age of 39. Jorge was a bright light that burned out too soon. He lived life to the fullest, embodying the motto work hard, play hard. Jorge was a...
Jean Claire Thornton Mcgriff
Jul 30, 2016
Jean Claire Thornton McGriff was the epitome of fun. She lived life to the fullest with joy, laughter and stubbornness. She was a wife, mother, daughter, "Memama," athlete, fighter and friend. A native of Decatur, she was born in Atlanta, GA, on May 1, 1933. She entered Heaven's Gate on July 30, 2016, no doubt greeted with open arms by...
Mrs. Lurlene M. Richardson
Jul 29, 2016
Lurlene M. Richardson, 91, of Decatur. died July 29, 2016. A native of Crawfordville, GA Mrs. Richardson was the daughter of the late Gordon and Elizabeth Taylor Meadows. She was predeceased by her husband, R. D. 'Bud" Richardson. Mrs. Richardson was retired from the Georgia Power Company. Survivors include many friends and family. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday...
Mr. Lewis Gardner Murray
Jul 28, 2016
Lewis Gardner Murray passed away peacefully in his home on July 28, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lisa; their two sons, Clark and Joseph; his two brothers, Arthur Murray and Prentice Murray, and their mother, Julia Murray. Lewis was known to be a southern gentleman, loved by all who met him, especially children and dogs....
Nina Virginia Holden
Jul 27, 2016
N. Virginia Holden, 86, of Atlanta passed away on Wednesday July 27, 2016 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Holden and is survived by her son, Robert A. Holden, Jr. of Atlanta; sister in law, Carol Culverhouse of Cartersville and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was born in New Orleans, she...
Alistair "Ali" Tait
Jul 26, 2016
Family to receive friends:Mac McGee Irish Pubon July 27, 2016 at 8:00 pm111 Sycamore Street, Decatur GA U.S.A. 30030 Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Michael (Mike) Sousa
Jul 25, 2016
Mike Sousa, 37, of Atlanta, GA was the son of Magareda Sousa and the late Joseph Sousa of Somerville, MA, the brother of Rui Sousa of Tewksbury Ma and Daniel Sousa of Wilmington. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and his life Partner, Ron Racca.Mike worked at Wellstar Hospital in Paulding County in Food Services.Mike had a zest...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
This is a collection of obituaries for Decatur, Georgia, with services throughout Georgia that are updated regularly. Find local Decatur obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives and legacies.
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.