Obituaries
David O. Benner
May 20, 2016
A memorial service celebrating the life of David Benner, of Stone Mountain, Georgia will be held at 1pm on Saturday, June 4th 2016 at Living Grace Lutheran Church. David died on May 16, 2016. Born on May 5, 1942 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania he is survived by sister Diane and husband Alan Shaddinger; brother Jonathan and wife Bonnie Benner; his daughter...
Col. Walter B. Russell
May 17, 2016
Lieutenant Colonel Walter B. Russell, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.), died in his sleep on May 17, 2016, at 5:10 a.m. He was 86 years old. Walt, as he was known to family and friends (many of whom also used his childhood nickname, Buddy), lived what most would consider a heroic life, bravely serving his country, and triumphing over physical disability....
Thomas Edward Crawford, Sr.
May 16, 2016
Thomas E. "Tom" Crawford Sr. died Monday in Tucker at age 87.He was born June 10, 1928 in Goggins, Ga. and was raised on a peach farm in Johnstonville. After graduating from Gordon Military School in Barnesville, he came to Atlanta in 1945, where he would live and work the rest of his life. Although he left the family farm...
Marcus Neil Brown
May 15, 2016
Marcus Neil Brown, 78, of Tucker, passed away on May 15, 2016. He was born on June 16, 1937 to Carl and Laura (Knox) Brown in Hazard , KY. Marcus and Wilma lived in Tucker, GA. Marcus is survived by his loving spouse of 60 years Wilma, daughter, Crystal (Harry) Willis; son, Scott (Gina) Brown; four grandsons, Dustin (Stephanie) Willis,...
Helen Brown Hemphill
May 15, 2016
Proper Southern lady is how Helen Brown Hemphill will be remembered by most all of her family and friends. Helen was born on August 25, 1927 in Franklin County, GA to Tilman Emmett Brown and Eva Moore Brown. She grew up with her two brothers in the small town of Carnesville, GA and attended Cross Roads Baptist Church. She graduated...
Angelo Theo Angelato
May 15, 2016
Angelo Theo Angelato age 61 peacefully passed away on May 15, 2016. Angelo was a loving Son, Brother and Friend. He loved art and contributed many of his pieces to friends and family. For the last few years Angelo loved dotting on his friends at Atria of Buckhead. He cherished every moment he got to spend playing bridge, doing puzzles...
Anthony W. Turner
May 15, 2016
Anthony W. Turner, 73, of Decatur, died May 15, 2016. A native of West Point, GA, Mr. Turner was the son of the late Samuel W. and Annie Mae James Turner. He was owner and operator of ABE Painting and was of the Roman Catholic faith. Mr. Turner was a U.S. military veteran. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday...
Stephen Paul Czarnecki
May 14, 2016
Stephen Paul Czarnecki, age 70, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on May 14, 2016. He was born November 21, 1945 in Buffalo, New York to Stephen J. and Helen (Adamski) Czarnecki. He attended Our Lady Help of Christians Elementary school and was a longtime altar boy and later primary organist for Sunday Masses. He graduated from St. Mary's High School...
Patricia Ann Bass
May 14, 2016
Patricia Ann Bass, 73, passed away in Piedmont Hospital on Saturday, May 14th 2016. She was born in Ft Myers, FL, December 29, 1942, to Reid Bass and Janiece Fisher Bass. Patricia grew up in Moultrie, GA, attended Abac Junior College, and later moved to Atlanta. With enthusiasm and joyfulness, Pat was a resident of Clairmont Crest, a Baptist senior...
Dennis Edward Matejka
May 12, 2016
Dennis Matejka was born 7/27/53 in Decatur Ga. and grew up in Avondale Estates. He graduated in 1971 from Avondale High School and then went to Dekalb Tech for HVAC training.Dennis moved to Kingston Springs TN in early 1980's where he was self employed and owner of a Lawn Care business and had many satisfied and devoted customers. His neighbors...
James Robert Wallace
May 11, 2016
James Robert Wallace of Tucker, Georgia died peacefully at home in the arms of his family on May 11 at the age of 77. He was born to James Carl Wallace and Ona Price Wallace on November 9, 1938 in Magnolia, Arkansas and married Helen (Adams) Wallace in Atlanta on June 21, 1975. Jim received both his undergraduate and Master's...
Jean T. Armour
May 11, 2016
Jean T. Armour, 85, of Suwanee, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Mrs. Armour was a member of Sugar Hill United Methodist Church. She also considered Avondale First Baptist Church her "Forever Church". Jean served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was also involved in the bus ministry and sang in the choir. In addition to work...
Ruth Whelchel
May 11, 2016
Ruth Louise Sewell Whelchel, 94, passed away at her home in Decatur, GA on May 11, 2016. She was born on August 26, 1921 in Lone Oak, GA to Atticus Pierce and Mattie Baugh Sewell. Ruth was preceded in death by her five siblings, Oswell Sewell, Martha Sewell, Kathleen Sewell, A. Pierce Sewell, Jr., and Josephine Wells. Survivors include her...
Robin L. Whitehead
May 10, 2016
ROBIN LYNN WHITEHEADFEBRUARY 25, 1958 – May 10, 2016Robin Lynn Whitehead passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday May 10th, 2016 at the age of 58. Robin was born in Albertville, Alabama on February 25, 1958 to Robert and Ruth Gray Whitehead. He was close to his family, including his parents, his siblings, and his adored grandparents, Elzie and Grace...
Lydia Adell O'Nan
May 10, 2016
Lydia Adell Powell O'Nan, 96, of Decatur, Georgia passed away on May 10, 2016.Lydia was born in Corydon, Kentucky to Samuel Ray and Ruby Faulkner Powell on December 04, 1919 and grew up on the family farm as one of 11 sisters and brothers. She graduated from Corydon high school in 1937 as Valedictorian and then received a diploma from...
Rose Louise Brannon
May 9, 2016
Rose Louise Bignardi Brannon, 90, of Atlanta, peacefully passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. Born in Hendersonville, NC, April 15, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Donato 'Dan' and Louise Kitchens Bignardi. Rose retired from the Red Cross after 38 years.She is survived by her sister, Marie Watkins; brothers, Russell and Dan Bignardi; and many nieces and nephews....
Pat Terrell Fleming
May 8, 2016
Patricia Terrell Fleming, 86, of Tucker, beloved wife and mother, peacefully passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016. Born March 14, 1930, in Wallingford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Bennett Mix Terrell, Sr. and Marjorie Backes Terrell. Pat graduated from Connecticut College, New London, CT, in 1952 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She was an...
Frances Patricia Chopo
May 8, 2016
Mrs. Frances Patricia Chopo went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2016. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving son Michael Chopo and beloved family friend Etta Blackie. Mrs. Chopo was an active member of Saint Thomas More Catholic Church of Decatur Georgia where she participated in the Adoration services program. Patricia was known for her worldly travels...
Doris Louise Thomas Waller
May 5, 2016
With sadness in our hearts but rejoicing that she came our way, we announce the passing of Doris Waller to her Heavenly Home and into the arms of her Lord and Saviour early on Thursday morning, May 5, 2016. Doris was born at home in Gilchrist County, Florida, on December 27, 1909, the second of nine children of the late...
John L. Strickland
May 4, 2016
Mr. John Lesley Strickland, 58, of Tucker, died May 4, 2016. A native of Atlanta, John was the son of the late Frank Lesley and Mary Frances Giddens Strickland. He attended South West DeKalb High School and went on to attend what is now GA State / Perimeter College. He worked in management for jewelry retailers most of his career...
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