Obituaries
Charles Russell Lee
Jun 6, 2016
Charles Russell Lee, a life long resident of Atlanta, passed away quietly on Monday June 6, 2016 at the age of 96. He was born in Atlanta on September 30, 1919, the 2nd son of the late Charles Carsby Lee and Corintha Ann Hall Lee. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, the former Dorothy Philena Shannon, and...
Florence Duella Hield Royall
Jun 3, 2016
Florence Duella Hield Royall passed away on June 3, 2016 at her home in Decatur, Georgia. Florence was born on November 18, 1920 in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of the late Horace And Duella Hield. Her family moved to Florida in 1929. She spent the rest of her childhood there and in Arizona. After graduating from high school Florence attended...
Mary Jo Foster
Jun 2, 2016
Mary Jo Floyd Foster, age 60, of Cartersville passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 following a brief illness. Born November 11, 1955, in Canton, GA, Ms. Foster was the daughter of the late Jimmy and Frances Floyd. Ms. Foster was a graduate of Wheeler High School and Chattahoochee Tech and was employed as an electronics technician for over 30 years....
Mittie Morris Mcdearis
May 31, 2016
Mittie Morris McDearisNovember 21, 1917 – May 31, 2016Mittie was married and predeceased by Carl Richard McDearis. She is survived by their children Wayne McDedaris (Maxine), Susan Daniel (Garry), Tim McDearis (Tina), Carlene Wentworth (Bill), Ren McDearis (Linda), as well as eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Mittie loved her family and her church. Services will be held Saturday, June 4th...
Jesse Wade Atkins
May 31, 2016
Jesse Wade Atkins, Sr., 69, of Stone Mountain passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Born January 28, 1947, in Atlanta, he was the son of the late George Clinton and Edith Mae Sexton Atkins.He is survived by two sons, Malik Klein Ward of Stone Mountain, and Jesse W. Atkins, Jr.; step-daughter, Melinda Ward; step-son, David Ward; two granddaughters, Angelina and...
Anne Richards Young
May 30, 2016
Anne Richards Young, 87, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. She was born in Crawfordville, Ga. but has lived in Stone Mountain for the past 47 years. She is survived by her children: Michael Richards Young, Linda Anne Wilkerson (Jim) and Marcus Young. Grandchildren: Michele Camp, Michael Richards Young Jr, Briana Snowden and Jackson Ray Young. Daughter-in-law, Lisa Sweet (Howard)....
Grace Massengale Nasworthy
May 29, 2016
Grace Massengale Nasworthy, 99, of Atlanta, passed away on Sunday May 29, 2016. Grace retired in 1985 after 46 years of service with The Christian Index and she was preceded in death by her husband, Norris Nasworthy. She is survived by her son, Joe Nasworthy; granddaughter, Kelly Nasworthy; grandson, Michael Nasworthy and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at...
Lanette Johnston Hutchins Wright
May 28, 2016
Lanette Johnston Hutchins Wright, 86, of Dunwoody passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. A native of Atlanta, she spent her childhood in the Decatur area, attending Clairmont Elementary and later graduating from Decatur High School. She went on to earn her BA from University of Georgia. Cherishing her memory are her husband, Richard "Dick" Wright; sons, Taylor E. Wright...
M. Virginia Tuggle, M.D.
May 28, 2016
M. Virginia Tuggle, M.D., of Decatur, GA died peacefully at home Saturday morning, May 28, 2016. Even though not well for some time, she remained remarkably strong in her faith in God and until a few months back was always "splendid". Born in Abbeville, S. C. on November 23, 1921, Dr. Tuggle was the daughter of the late Charles B....
Marion Cook Bird
May 28, 2016
Marion Cook Bird passed away on Saturday May 28. She is preceded in death by her late husband, F. Richard (Dick) Bird. She is survived by Stephen M Bird, Jeffrey S Bird, and David K Bird. Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Joseph James Bodine
May 25, 2016
Joseph James Bodine, 18, of Decatur, GA, passed away on May 25, 2016. Joe was born July 21, 1997 and was the son of Albert Bodine and Lori Heemann. He attended The City Schools of Decatur and graduated from Decatur High School with many of the same friends he met in Pre-K. Joe loved lacrosse and played on teams from...
James Leroy Garner
May 25, 2016
James Leroy Garner of Hoschton, Georgia, age 75, died peacefully on May 25th after a brief illness. Leroy served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He was a faithful member of Rehoboth Baptist Church for 40 years and Grove Level Baptist Church in recent years. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sandra Ross Garner, sons...
Marquitta Joan Daniels
May 24, 2016
Marquitta Joan Mullins Daniels, 77, of Atlanta, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Born February 9, 1939, in London, KY, she was the daughter of the late Joe Mullins and Beatrice Hyde Clements. She coached girl's youth soccer through the Rockdale Youth Soccer Association and played for the adult team. Marquitta was a graduate of Murphy High School - class...
Connie Sue Davis
May 23, 2016
Connie Sue Davis, 66, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. Born November 15, 1949, in Atlanta, she was the daughter to the late William Perry, Sr. and Ruby Lee Langley Davis. Connie enjoyed music, movies, books, her beloved cats, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving companion of 28 years, Jimmy Bullard; son,...
Edward Archie Lett, Jr.
May 23, 2016
Edward Archie "Eddie" Lett died May 23, 2016, in Atlanta, after a long illness. He was born in Atlanta November 11, 1946, attended local schools and graduated from Therrell High School, David Lipscomb College in Nashville, Tennessee, and Georgia State University for post-graduate studies. He was a life-long member of the church of Christ. Eddie was in the U. S....
Charles Lindsay Ross
May 23, 2016
On the evening of May 23, 2016, Charles Lindsay Ross (Charlie) passed away peacefully at his home after a short illness. He was surrounded by the women he loved, his wife and two daughters, and his granddog, Josie, on his lap. Charlie was 81 years old.Charlie was born on August 22, 1934 in Martinsville, Virginia. He was the only child...
Robert Neil Purcell
May 22, 2016
Robert "Bob" Neil Purcell of Decatur, GA passed away on May 22, 2016 at the age of 83. Bob was born on September 8, 1932 in Savannah, GA to Benjamin Franklin Purcell and Rona Jane Holland Purcell. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1957 with a degree...
Margaret Trent
May 21, 2016
Mrs. Margaret Trent, 92, died peacefully on May 21, 2016. She was a member of Memorial Lighthouse Baptist Church of Stone Mountain, GA where she had served as an organist. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Trent. She is survived by her sons, Bill Trent, and Jim and wife, Jennifer Trent; grandson, Billy and wife, Amy...
Irma Leona Burnette Mathews
May 21, 2016
Irma Leona Burnette Mathews, 93, of Loganville, beloved wife and mother, passed away on May 21, 2016. Born August 10, 1922, in Macon, GA, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Elizabeth Jackson Burnette and wife of 46 years to the late Lawrence Marion Mathews. Irma enjoyed painting, cross stitching, sewing, reading, watching the Braves, and spending time...
John Munagian
May 20, 2016
John Munagian, age 92, died on May 20, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. John is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lorraine; his daughter, Nora Munagian and son-in-law, Mark Norton of Avondale Estates, Georgia, his daughter, Marion Munagian...
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