Obituaries

Tanecha Lavett Robinson

Tanecha Lavett Robinson

Apr 12, 2016

Tanecha Robinson was the loving mother of four children: Mayla, Frunte, Corday, and Nevaeh; sister of James Bird and Tim; daughter of James T. Robinson, Sr. and Bertha; step-daughter of her favorite new edition, Kerry. She was our sunshine and a family person, always willing to put others before herself. She was also an organ donor and as of April...

C. Ed Bangs

C. Ed Bangs

Apr 12, 2016

C. Ed Bangs, 85, of Decatur, GA died Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Margaret Bangs; nieces, Clare Bangs and Beth Bangs; great-nephew, Joshua Bangs; great-niece, Katie Barrett and her husband, Michael; great- great-nephew, Harrison Barrett; and longtime loving friend, Jimmie Lee Kimball. Funeral service will be held Sunday, April 17th at 2:00 P.M. in the...

Debrah D. Stansbury

Debrah D. Stansbury

Apr 11, 2016

Debrah D. Stansbury, 43, passed away at home on April 11, 2016, from complications of sickle cell disease. She was born in Bequia, St. Vincent to Llewellyn and the late Dorothy Glynn. Debrah came from a large family of 10 children with many cousins, nieces and nephews. She married Matthew George Stansbury, of Decatur, GA, on July 21, 2009. Matthew's...

Doris Jane Weiskircher

Doris Jane Weiskircher

Apr 10, 2016

Doris "Jane" Weiskircher of Cleveland, Georgia, died peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, April 10, 2016. She was born September 28, 1924, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Dr. Caleb and Hazel (Mellor) McCune. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russel R. Weiskircher, sisters, Martha McCune and Virginia Barry. Honoring Jane's wishes,...

Ronald Wayne Davis

Ronald Wayne Davis

Apr 10, 2016

Ronald Wayne Davis, aka Ronnie "The King" Davis, age 66, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 when he succumbed to his injuries sustained in a drag racing accident at Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, North Carolina. He was born on March 27, 1950 in Moundville, Alabama. He is survived by his two daughters, Bridget Medina and Michelle Seger, his long-time...

Amy Suzanne Tribble

Amy Suzanne Tribble

Apr 10, 2016

Amy Suzanne Tribble, 54, passed away April 10, 2016. Free at last to shine as one of the brightest stars in Heaven, Suzanne is survived by brothers Stephen Tribble (& Amy), Randy Tribble (& Cory Ditman), Robb Tribble (& Pam Eilender), sister Janet Tribble, aunt Joanne Hooten, nephews Joseph & Jared Tribble, and niece Drew Ann Tribble. Predeceased by parents...

Kathleen Elizabeth Wolcott Bashor

Kathleen Elizabeth Wolcott Bashor

Apr 8, 2016

Kathleen Elizabeth Wolcott Bashor, 59, formerly of Rutland, Vermont, died unexpectedly of natural causes in Portland, Oregon, on April 8, 2016, while visiting her grandchildren and daughter-in-law. Katie was born on December 4, 1956, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the daughter of George and Elizabeth Wolcott. After graduating from the University of Vermont in 1978, Katie moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where...

Lou L'Abate

Lou L'Abate

Apr 8, 2016

The eminent psychologist Dr. Luciano L'Abate passed away on April 8, 2016. Dr. L'Abate, originally from Brindisi, Italy, came to Georgia State University in Atlanta as a Professor of Psychology in 1965. While at Georgia State, Dr. L'Abate served as Director of the Family Psychology Training Program and the Family Study Center. In 1983, he was awarded the GSU Alumni...

James Howard Williams

James Howard Williams

Apr 7, 2016

Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Larry David Hunter, Sr.

Larry David Hunter, Sr.

Apr 7, 2016

Larry Hunter, Sr. of Acworth, age 75, passed from this life on April 7th following a diagnosis of lung cancer July 3, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Doris Ewing Hunter. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 54 years, Hilda; sons Major (Ret.) Larry David Hunter, Jr. and his wife, Sharon, and Scott...

Scott Crandall Holt

Scott Crandall Holt

Apr 7, 2016

Scott Crandall Holt, 51, of Decatur, beloved husband and father, passed away on April 7, 2016. Born September 1, 1964, in Macon, GA, he was the son of Robert Crandall and Linda Dodson Holt. Scott graduated from Lakeside High School in 1982, Georgia Tech University in 1987 with a Bachelor's Degree and then in 1993 with a Master's of Science...

Irving Lee Boone

Irving Lee Boone

Apr 6, 2016

Irving Lee Boone, 86, died April 6, 2016. A native of Norfolk, VA, long time resident of Markham, IL, he was the son of the late Anderson and Lizzie Boone. Mr. Boone was a U. S. Navy Veteran and was retired from 30 years in US Postal Service. He was a man with a passion for God, loved and cared...

Lela Isabel Bryant

Lela Isabel Bryant

Apr 6, 2016

Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Herbert Swanton Symmers

Herbert Swanton Symmers

Apr 3, 2016

Herbert S. Symmers, Jr. passed away April 4, 2016. He is survived by his wife Nora Symmers and daughter Lori Symmers. His funeral service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Interment will follow at Decatur Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1-2 p.m. at A. S. Turner and Sons...

Chin-Fei Kao

Chin-Fei Kao

Apr 3, 2016

Chin-Fei Kao, 85, of Stone Mountain, died April 3, 2016. A native of Taiwan, He was the son of the late He-Cheng Kao and Suh-Lan Cheng. Mr. Kao retired from Crawford Long Hospital after 37 years service as a respiratory therapist. Survivors include his wife, Tze-Lan Kao. The family will receive friends 2:00 PM Sunday at A. S. Turner and...

Edgar Thomas Fowlkes

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...

Dr. James Morris Perkins

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....

Dorothy Jean Mathis

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

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

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...