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Bill Andrew Vasilas

Bill Andrew Vasilas

Jun 23, 2016

Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Frances Olivia Lee Hainey

Frances Olivia Lee Hainey

Jun 22, 2016

Frances Merryman Hainey, 66, of Stone Mountain, passed away on Wednesday June 22, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Paul two daughters, Scarllett Chambers and Sharonne Corey) Lee; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday June 25, 2016 at 10:00 am, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Decatur. Burial will...

James Edward Helms, Jr.

James Edward Helms, Jr.

Jun 21, 2016

James Edward Helms, Jr. (Jimmy) of Decatur passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the age of 84. He grew up in East Atlanta and spent the rest of his life in DeKalb and Walton County. Jimmy began his professional career in DeKalb County as a police officer, transferred to the Probation Department, followed by becoming appointed as administrator for...

Mrs. Virginia D.  Maine

Mrs. Virginia D. Maine

Jun 19, 2016

Virginia D. Maine, 93, of Lilburn, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2016. A native of Atlanta, Mrs. Maine was the daughter of the late Grace and Carlton Dukehart. She was a 1941 graduate of Decatur Girls High School. While her husband, Bob, was fighting in Europe during WWII she was very proud to become a "Rosie Riveter"; an association...

James E. Perry

James E. Perry

Jun 18, 2016

James E. Perry (97) of Rome, formerly of Atlanta, died Saturday, June 18, 2016. He was a longtime member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Decatur. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Darrine Perry. Jim (J.E.) is survived by daughters, Cheryl Matthews and her husband, Walter, and Donna Stokely and her husband, Jere; five...

Betty Ann Correll

Betty Ann Correll

Jun 17, 2016

Betty Ann Correll, 82, of Decatur, passed away on June 17, 2016 at the Clayton, GA. She was born on January 20, 1934 to Walter and Ruth Allen (Knowles) Bloodworth in Baldwin, GA. Betty is survived by her significant other, Jim Dickson of Decatur, GA; daughter, Rebecca Susan (Ben) Lawling; two sons, William Brent (Cathy) Correll, Clifford B. (Robin) Correll...

Jane Efurd Watkins

Jane Efurd Watkins

Jun 15, 2016

Jane Efurd Watkins died June 15, 2016. She was predeceased by husband, Charles Brown Watkins, M.D.; son, Robert Joseph Watkins; and parents, Zoe Dove David and Robert Thomas Efurd, Sr. She is survived by sons, David Brown Watkins (Nancy), and John Charles Watkins (Diane); grandchildren, Ashley, Matthew, Christopher and Phillip Watkins; greatgrandchildren, Harper and Logan Watkins; brother, Robert Thomas Efurd,...

Peggy Lorna King

Peggy Lorna King

Jun 15, 2016

Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Jamie  E. Hay, Jr.

Jamie E. Hay, Jr.

Jun 14, 2016

Jamie E Hay Jr., 69, of Chamblee received his heavenly call on Tuesday, June 14th, 2016. Friends and family knew him as Butch. He is survived by his beloved wife, Caroline, two daughters Jennifer Norris (Dwayne) and Jamie Hay (Michael Green), 4 treasured grandsons- Tristan, Trent, Taydan and Tyler Norris, mother Mildred Hay, sister Cathy Toney (Clenton), nephew Nick Toney...

Cecil Gregory Cowan

Cecil Gregory Cowan

Jun 14, 2016

Cecil Gregory Cowan, 96, loving husband, father and grandfather died peacefully in his sleep June 14, 2016. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Louise Estes Cowan; son Cecil Gregory Cowan, Jr., spouse Ann of Stone Mountain; grandchildren: Andrew Gregory Cowan, Sarah and Ian White, and Thomas Christian Cowan.After serving in the Army during World War II, Cecil went to...

Terence Francis Murphy

Terence Francis Murphy

Jun 14, 2016

Terry Murphy departed this world peacefully, at his residence, on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, from natural causes attributed to cardio-vascular disease.Terry was the son of Patrick and Anne Murphy. Born in Paramus, NJ, and raised in Albany, NY, Terry was a 1976 graduate of Guilderland High School, and later a graduate of the Newhouse School of Journalism at Syracuse University.His...

Mary Jo "Jody" Harrison

Mary Jo "Jody" Harrison

Jun 14, 2016

Jody expired at Piedmont Hospital at 12:49 AM June 14, 2016, after a prolonged battle with heart disease. Jody - known by her grandchildren as "Precious" was born April 4, 1946 in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Terry Martin and Paul Cody Langston. She grew up in Gulfport, Mississippi, and moved to Gainesville, Georgia, in 1962, graduating from high school....

Myra H. Israel

Myra H. Israel

Jun 13, 2016

On June 13, 2015 Major Myra H. Israel was Promoted to Glory from her home at Del Mar Gardens in Lawrenceville, GA. She was born December 25, 1928 in Orlando, FL to Henry & Alberta Gray Brown Hallden. In 1938 she accepted Christ as her Savior at a Youth Councils that was held in Jacksonville, FL. She was enrolled as...

Robert Henry Scheuer

Robert Henry Scheuer

Jun 12, 2016

Robert Henry Scheuer Sr. On Sunday June 12, 2016 Our dear father was called home to be home with the Lord.  He is survived by Daughter Barbara F Skipper from Covington Ga, Son Robert Henry Scheuer Jr from Decatur Ga, Daughter Kathrine V Zaeri and Grand Daughter Jessica Zaeri of Alpharetta Ga.Brother George Scheuer of Stone Mountain Ga and Sister...

Elizabeth Jane Hunter

Elizabeth Jane Hunter

Jun 11, 2016

Elizabeth Jane Hunter, 82, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on June 11, 2016. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016, 2-3:30pm at Unity Atlanta Church, 3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners, Georgia. A reception will follow 3:30-5pm at the same location.Born on December 9, 1933, in Jacksonville, Florida, Elizabeth is survived by nieces, Katherine...

Charles Henry Grizzle

Charles Henry Grizzle

Jun 10, 2016

After 91 years, Charles Henry Grizzle, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on June 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by Sarah Elizabeth Hall Grizzle, his wife of 67 years, his parents and eight siblings. He is survived by his children, Carol Elizabeth Grizzle and Thomas Charles Grizzle (Donna) and three grandchildren, Ian Alexander Trimble, Lindsey Calder Trimble...

Shirley Webb Ivey

Shirley Webb Ivey

Jun 9, 2016

Shirley Webb Ivey, 81, of Atlanta, passed away on June 9, 2016. Born May 31, 1935, in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late George Terrell and Flora Webb. 'Miss. Shirley' enjoyed dancing, traveling, volunteering, and spending time with her family. In addition to owning her own dance studio, Shirley was a member of the Junior League and Cotillion...

Philip Brachman, Sr; Md

Philip Brachman, Sr; Md

Jun 6, 2016

Philip Brachman, Sr., MD died unexpectedly Monday June 6, 2016. His children were at his bedside. He dedicated his life's work to public health and social justice. Dr. Brachman joined the Centers for Disease Control in 1954, where he was Director of the Epidemiology Intelligence Service from 1970 to 1981. After retiring from CDC, he began his second career as...

Lynda Sue Millican

Lynda Sue Millican

Jun 6, 2016

Lynda Sue Millican, 59, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Monday June 6, 2016. Born May 17, 1957, she was the daughter of Phyllis Lent Millican and the late Basil F. Millican. Lynda is survived by her mother, Phyllis Lent Millican; sister, Patricia Millican; brother, Tom Millican (Beth); nephews, Greg Strayhorn (Shelley), Darryl (Stacey), Billy (Megan) and Storm; niece, Michelle...

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