Obituaries
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
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...
Peggy Lorna King
Jun 15, 2016
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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....
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...
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...
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