Obituaries
Dr. James Morris Perkins
Apr 1, 2016
James Morris Perkins was born Feb 15, 1929 to James Hugh Perkins and Louelle Brown Perkins in Monroe, Georgia. He celebrated his graduation to his heavenly home on April 1, 2016 after a lengthy illness. After graduating from Monroe High School in 1946, he went on to Emory University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and belonging to Alpha Tau Omega fraternity....
Edgar Thomas Fowlkes
Apr 1, 2016
Edgar Thomas Fowlkes (Eddie) died peacefully on April 1, 2016 after a 17 month battle with brain cancer. He was born October 30, 1953. He was the son of Gwendolyn Rice Fowlkes and the late Will Doc Fowlkes, Sr. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lynne Fowlkes Brady. He is survived by his wife Anne Wyche Fowlkes, daughter...
Dorothy Jean Mathis
Mar 31, 2016
Dorothy Jean Burgess Mathis, known by friends and family as Dot, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2016. Mrs. Mathis was born in Lithonia, Georgia on January 18, 1931. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, who enjoyed her daily walks and spending time with family and friends. Her mother was one of twelve children,...
Martha Adella Bibb
Mar 30, 2016
Martha Connell Bibb died Wednesday, March 30th 2016 after a long battle with cancer. A native of Bainbridge, GA, she was born January 11, 1939. She was predeceased by her husband, Randolph Tracy Bibb after 49 years of marriage. She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School and North Georgia College, where she earned a B.S. in Medical Technology. Martha...
Mary Ann E. Flint
Mar 30, 2016
Mary Ann English Flint, 78, of Atlanta, Georgia, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Born in Philadelphia on October 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William C. English and Maria I. Palmisano English. She was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and worked for many years as an accountant. She resided in...
Craig Randall Triplett
Mar 29, 2016
Craig Randall Triplett, departed this earthly realm for the heavenly one on March 29, 2016. The oldest of three children, Craig was born October 6, 1953 in Los Angeles, CA. His memorial service will be held Saturday April 9, 2016 at 7:00pm at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North...
Thomas Carson Wilburn
Mar 26, 2016
Thomas Carson Wilburn, 83, was born in December, 1932. Except for four years spent in service to his country in the U.S. Navy and a final year at the War Veterans Home, he spent his life in Decatur. He was a student at Winnona Park Elementary and Decatur High School and also attended Oglethorpe University. Thomas worked at A.S. Turners...
Linda Jean Coons
Mar 26, 2016
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Linda Jean Coons
Mar 26, 2016
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Roena Smith Moye
Mar 24, 2016
Roena S. Moye died March 24, 2016 following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Moye and her son, Jack H. Moye. Surviving are her daughters Marie Knight and Gayle Dillon; daughter-in-law Beth Moye and sisters Wilheimian Chapman, Vivian Smith and Sybil Bryant. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. A....
Mildred Roena Moye
Mar 24, 2016
Roena S. Moye passed away on Thursday March 24, 2016 following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Moye and her son, Jack H. Moye. Surviving are her daughters, Marie Knight and Gayle Dillon; daughter-in-law, Beth Moye and sisters, Wilheimian Chapman, Vivian Smith and Sybil Bryant. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and...
Muriel Jean Summers
Mar 24, 2016
Muriel Jean Summers, 84, of Atlanta, passed peacefully on March 24, 2016 surrounded by family. She lived her life with grace and unsurpassed love for not only her family, but all those who needed it. She was married for over 50 years to her beloved husband, Roy, who preceded her in death in 2008. She is survived by her two...
Elizabeth L. Butler
Mar 23, 2016
Elizabeth L. Butler, 100, of Decatur, died March 23rd, 2016. Born in Fletcher, N. C., she was the daughter of the late Donald M. and Sallie Neal Livingston. She was the widow of late Charles King Butler, the love of her life. Mrs. Butler was a retired Legal Secretary. Survivor include a daughter, Becky Nabors; grandson, Charles Lee Clower; cousin,...
David Waits
Mar 22, 2016
David Waits, 64, of Social Circle, beloved brother passed away on Tuesday March 22, 2016. David was born in Atlanta and was preceded in death by his parents, David, Sr. and Betty Ann Royals Waits. He is survived by his brother, Jimmy Waits and sister, Patricia George. Services will be held Saturday March 26, 2016 at 11:00 am, A. S....
Alan Yorke Smith
Mar 21, 2016
Smith, Alan Yorke LCDR Alan Yorke Smith (retired), age 91, of Atlanta GA, died peacefully on March 21, 2016. He is survived by his son James K. Smith, son and daughter-in-law Robert A. Smith and Irina Supruniuk, and grandchildren Joseph S. Smith and Daria S. Smith. Alan was born in Bozeman, Montana on December 7, 1924 to parents Richard Clark...
Lucille Catherine Anderson
Mar 21, 2016
Lucille Mullinax Anderson, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 21, 2016.She was born on February 24, 1932, the daughter of Reverend Roscoe and Cora Moon of Suwanee, Georgia.She was a long time resident of Scottdale, Georgia. She was a devoted Christian who faithfully witnessed about the goodness of our Lord whether...
Ruth Adele Abt
Mar 21, 2016
Mrs. Ruth Adele Abt, 88, of Tucker, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 in her home after a heroic battle with cancer and heart disease. She was born on March 13, 1928 in Queens, New York. Ruth was the youngest of three daughters to George and Martha Haesler. She married Richard M. Abt of Queens, New York on November...
Bonnie Joanne Northrup
Mar 20, 2016
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Robert "Bob" Howard Finn
Mar 19, 2016
Robert "Bob" Howard Finn, retired UGA professor in the Terry College of Business (Management), passed away recently following an extended illness. Bob was born in 1927 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Romer Carl and Kate Holt Finn; he spent most of his youth living in Memphis, TN. He attended and graduated from PurdueUniversity with a PhD in Industrial Psychology, served in...
Janice Alleyne Coye
Mar 19, 2016
Janice Alleyne Coye born 02/02/52, age 64, passed away on March 19th, in Atlanta, GA. She was the wife of Francis Coye, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage. Born in San Fernando, Trinidad, she was the daughter of Wallace Alleyne and Maudlin Moore. She completed her undergraduate studies at The University of the West Indes in Jamaica, and...
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