Obituaries
Adam Christopher Bailey
Jan 9, 2016
Adam Christopher Bailey, 33, was born to Debra and Jeffrey Bailey on August 20, 1982 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.Adam had a smile that could unequivocally light up any room. His smile was a reflection of a simple mantra that he carried with him every day: love life. From early on, Adam's magnetic personality drew people into his orbit. His humor, kindness,...
Grace Lorraine Vining
Jan 9, 2016
Lorraine Vining 85, of Stone Mountain passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Grace Viola Breen. Mrs. Vining was an active member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church and taught preschool for many years at the Morningside Day Out. An avid reader and beloved sports fan she was especially fond...
Fausto Julian Urrutia
Jan 8, 2016
Fausto Julian Urrutia, age 71, passed away at his home in Decatur, GA on Friday, January 8th, 2016. He was born on January 9th, 1943 in Havana, Cuba. Fausto came to the United States in 1957 at 14 years of age to attend an all boy boarding school in Cullman, Alabama. He graduated from St. Bernard College in 1965 with...
Edith Tucker Buie
Jan 6, 2016
Edith "Edie" Tucker Buie, 68, of Chamblee, passed away January 4, 2016. Born in Jacksonville, FL, January 2, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Horace Claude and Mary Lucille Crowley Tucker. Edie, aka: "Cassandra Troy", was a social media activist and enjoyed staying up to date with current events and watching documentaries. She is survived by her daughter,...
Dale Allen Rowell
Jan 6, 2016
Dale Allen Rowell, 54, of Conyers, passed away on January 6, 2016. Dale was a giving, loving son, brother and uncle. He will be greatly missed. Dale is survived by his mother, Betty Presson, father and step-mother Marvin (Sue) Rowell , brothers and sisters; Dan (Janice) Rowell, Debra (Jerry) Lambert, Donna (Jay) Satterfield and Doug Rowell. Funeral Home: A.S. Turner...
Moritz Alfred (Buddy) Cloudt, Jr.
Jan 6, 2016
Moritz Alfred Cloudt, Jr., (Buddy), 86, of Lawrenceville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 6, 2016 at his home after an extended illness. He was born November 10, 1929 to the late Moritz A. and Clara Reneau Cloudt. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Steven Noel Cloudt; a brother,...
Walter Edward Martin
Jan 6, 2016
Walter E. "Ed" Martin, age 90 of Decatur, GA passed away of natural causes on January 6, 2016. He was born in 1925 in McCormick, SC and grew up in Lincolnton, GA. Ed was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, a graduate of the University of GA, and a lifelong GA Bulldog fan. He taught Biology and coached the football team...
Mary Ann Nuckols
Jan 6, 2016
Mary Ann Nuckols (née Carter)our beloved "Anma" passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on January 6, 2016 in Atlanta, GA. She was 90. Mrs. Nuckols was born on July 16, 1925 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta to her parents, Richard H. of Atlanta, GA and Mary Helen Carter (nee Varner) of Macland, GA. She was baptized in...
Mark Daniel Curlee
Jan 5, 2016
Mark Daniel Curlee, 44, of Kennesaw, GA passed away on Tuesday January 5, 2016, surrounded by his family after a short illness. He was the son of Reginald R. and Betty T. Curlee of Stone Mountain. Mark was a 1990 graduate of Tucker High School where he lettered in golf and football. He attended the University Of GA School Of...
James W. "Jim" Bullard
Jan 5, 2016
James "Jim" Wesley Bullard, 89, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016, due to heart failure. A native of Decatur, GA, he was born on September 5, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and wife of 41 years, Helen Leach. Jim is survived by his sister, Barbara Andrew (Norman) of Stone Mountain; three children: James Robert of...
Astra Garcia Graham
Jan 5, 2016
Astra Garcia Graham, 67, of Lilburn, passed away on Sunday January 3, 2016. Astra . She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Graham and is survived by her brother, Jose P. Garcia and sister, Tamara Johnson; . Services will be held Wednesday January 6, 2016 at 11:00 am at the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with...
B. Gordon Swyers
Jan 4, 2016
Commissioner B. Gordon Swyers, Jr. was Promoted to Glory on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was a graduate of Grady High School in Atlanta and Georgia State University, where he received a BA in Finance. In 1959, he was commissioned as an officer in The Salvation Army, as a member of the Pioneers session. He, along with his wife, Commissioner...
Sylvia Catherine Ross
Jan 4, 2016
Sylvia Catherine Strider Ross, 68, of Atlanta, beloved wife and mother, passed away January 2, 2016. Born in Charlotte, NC, January, 9, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel Webb Strider. In 1982 assisting her husband, James Stephens Ross, they opened their business, Ross Unlimited. Sylvia enjoyed cooking, reading, music, arts and crafts, animals, and spending...
Dr. Makonnen Fekadu
Jan 4, 2016
Dr. Makonnen Fekadu peacefully died on Monday, January 4, 2016 at home. He was born on June 28th, 1931 in Mekele, Ethiopia, the oldest son of Fekadu Bairu and Bezunesh GebreMariam. In 1953 Dr. Makonnen traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark where he earned a bachelors in Agricultural Engineering, a masters in microbiology and vaccine production and his doctorate in Veterinary Science....
John Ashby Taylor
Jan 2, 2016
John Ashby Taylor passed away peacefully in hospice on January 2, 2016 after 91 1/2 wonderful years of life. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a grandson. He was born on August 14, 1924 in Augusta, GA to Jack and Jessie Taylor, and attended both grammar school and high school in Augusta. He graduated from...
Camille Lane Keller
Jan 2, 2016
Camille Lane Keller, age 60, of Lawrenceville, passed on January 2, 2016 at the MeSun Hospice in Lawrenceville after an extended illness. She was born in 1955 in Columbus, GA to Abner and Wynette Young Keller. She is survived by brothers: Pat and Debbie Keller of Lilburn, Mark and Carolyn Keller of Lawrenceville; one nephew, Jonathan and Angela Keller of...
Judith "Judy" Ann Mcmahan
Dec 31, 2015
Born to Roy P. Raymer Sr. and Enza H. Raymer in Old Hickory, Tennessee, Judy McMahan graduated from DuPont High School and attended George Peabody College (now a part of Vanderbilt University) in Nashville, TN. Mrs. McMahan and her husband, Robert, moved to Atlanta in 1964 where they were blessed with two daughters and two grandsons. The mother, mentor and...
Alvin Lane Braswell
Dec 30, 2015
Mr. Alvin Lane Braswell, 74, passed away on December 30, 2015 at the Southern Regional Hospital in Riverdale, GA due to complications following surgery. Alvin was born in Decatur, GA on June 19, 1941, to the late Reuben and Julia Braswell. He attended Georgia Institute of Technology prior to enlisting in the Army for 20 years and retired as Master...
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