Obituaries
Marilyn Hughes
Oct 26, 2023
Marilyn Hughes, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away suddenly in her home on October 26, 2023 in Decatur, GA at the age of 74.
Marilyn was born in Heidelberg, Germany on April 9, 1949 to Mary and Eric Hughes. She spent her earliest years alongside her family in post-war Germany until 1957 when her father, a new foreign service...
Robert Lee Stokes
Oct 25, 2023
Robert Stokes, 91, passed away on October 25, 2023, in McDonough, GA.
The service for Mr. Robert Stokes will be held on Saturday, at 12:00 PM at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory.
Visitation: Saturday, at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park, GA.
Mary Virginia Cathcart
Oct 24, 2023
Wife of Dr. J. Noel Cathcart, died peacefully at home in the afternoon of Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in her Conyers, GA home at 92 years of age. She was a New Years Baby born January 1, 1931 in Dallas, TX to Mr. Waverly Thomas Eaves and his wife, Mary Louise Smith Eaves. Shortly afterwards they moved back home to...
Lula Pryles Alexander
Oct 24, 2023
Lula Pryles Alexander , a native Atlantan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24th. She has gone to the house of the Lord to be with her soulmate, Steve E. Alexander, Sr. and sons Steve Jr. and baby Charles. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Charles, George, John, Frank, Harold and Bebe.
She was blessed in her life with...
Kathy Diane Buse
Oct 23, 2023
Kathy Dianne Buse, 66 of Decatur, GA passed away in her home on October 23, 2023. She was born in Atlanta, GA on February 3rd, 1957.
Kathy owned and operated K&B Elite doggie daycare, established in 2011. Her love and compassion for dogs filled her huge heart. Kathy was a collector of Barbie memorabilia and loved all things "Wizard of...
Ruth Kathleen Peterman
Oct 20, 2023
Ruth Kathleen Bell Peterman, a remarkable and caring lady, was born at home in Maxeys, GA in April, 1932. At the age of 91, she embarked on her journey to her heavenly home, leavingbehind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be cherished.
Throughout her life, Ruth assumed many names that captured the essence of her nurturing...
Samuel David Still
Oct 17, 2023
Samuel David Still was born in 1922 in DeKalb County, where he lived for 100 years. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Rachel Hamlin Still, and his parents Jessie Jackson Still and Essie Wesley Still and sisters Erna Still Worthy, Lena Still Cottingham and Elizabeth Still Mondy.
Sam, as he was known by many, grew...
Ada Rasmussen Almering
Oct 17, 2023
Ada Almering December 17, 1942 - October 17, 2023
Ada Rasmussen Almering, 80, of Atlanta, beloved wife, mother,
grandmother, and friend to all, passed away on October 17, 2023. She was
born in Vincennes, Indiana, to Wallace and Grace Rasmussen.
Ada attended Harpeth Hall High School in Nashville, Tennessee followed
by Emory University in Atlanta where she graduated M.A. in Romance...
Dorothy Young Hope
Oct 17, 2023
Dorothy (Dot) Young Hope, 96, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and was known as Nana to all who loved and will greatly miss her.
Dot was born on July 15th, 1927, in Rome, GA to William Young and Mabel Clair Young. She was the fourth child of five....
Joseph Ernest Kingston
Oct 17, 2023
Joseph "Joe" Ernest Kingston, Sr. (1941-2023)
Joseph "Joe" Ernest Kingston, Sr., 82, of Decatur, GA, passed away on October 17, 2023.
He was born in the Panama Canal Zone in 1941 to Imelda Casey Kingston and Jarvis Rowland Kingston. He lived many places throughout the United States during his childhood and youth, from Connecticut to California. Joe earned a Bachelor of Science...
Amy Louise Engel
Oct 14, 2023
Amy Louise Engel, age 56, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on October 14, 2023. Amy was born in Gainesville, FL, on August 3, 1967. She attended Germantown High School in Memphis, TN, and graduated from The University of Memphis with a degree in Business.
Amy was a devout dog lover and had several rescue dogs throughout her life. Her most...
Richard Joe Camarata
Oct 13, 2023
Mr. Joe Camarata, age 91, of Greenville, SC passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023. Joe had a great sense of humor, never met a stranger, and always looked at the positive side of life until the end.
The family will receive friends 12 - 1:00 p.m, Friday, October 20, 2023 at A.S. Turner & Sons. Following, there will be...
Christina Baker Lee
Oct 11, 2023
Christina Lynn Baker Lee, age 68, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on October 11, 2023, after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. Known to her friends and family as 'Tina', she was born in Hapeville, Georgia on Christmas Day, 1954.
Tina graduated from Russell High School in 1972 and went on to have a successful career as a paralegal, working...
Valerie Ann Johnson
Oct 10, 2023
Atlanta native, Valerie Ann Johnson, 71, passed away on October 10, 2023. Valerie was the daughter of Ann Bridges Johnson and John (Jack) Burch Johnson. Valerie is survived by her brother, David Johnson, and his wife Lynn; her cherished niece, Sarah Johnson Paulk (husband Charles), and her adored grandnephew and grandnieces, Owen, Charlotte, and Savannah; her beloved bonus niece, Jessica...
Edwin Thomas Avret
Oct 7, 2023
Dr. Edwin Thomas Avret ("Bud") of Decatur, GA passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Saturday, October 7th, 2023.
He was born in Macon, GA and attended Fort Hawkins Elementary and Lanier High School for boys. He had perfect attendance every year. He attended Mercer University where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He then attended...
Ellen Nauman Hayden
Oct 7, 2023
Ellen Irene Nauman Hayden was born August 31, 1943 in Washington D.C. to the late Nina D. Nauman and Russell W. Nauman, and sister Nina Nauman Corley. She died October 7, 2023 from organ failure in Atlanta, Georgia. She had just celebrated her 80th birthday.
She is survived by her daughter, Laura Bray Hayden (Shawn Kemna) and grandson Beckett Kemna. She...
Mary Martin Bowen
Oct 6, 2023
Mary Martin Bowen
January 15, 1936 - October 6, 2023
Mary Martin Bowen, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at home on October 6, 2023, at the age of 87. She was born on January 15, 1936, in Decatur, Georgia, to Mary Lou Martin of Newnan, Georgia, and James Curran Davis of Franklin, Georgia. She was their only child....
Constantine Angelo Harris
Oct 4, 2023
Constantine Harris of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on Oct 4, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Inez Robinson
Oct 4, 2023
Our beloved Lola Inez Robinson "Maw Maw" passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Inez was born March 2, 1925. She was the daughter of Effie & Durwood Huddleston. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Paul Robinson, along with her six siblings.
She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Brasill (Mike), granddaughters, Leighanne...
Annie M. Willis
Oct 3, 2023
Annie M. Willis was born October 20, 1931 to the late Howard Blackwell and Hattie Brooks in Dumas, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Climie and Willie Blackwell.
Annie worked for the City of Chicago as a Clerk. Married Louis Willis in 1970 and relocated to Decatur, Georgia in 1981. She was employed with...
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