Obituaries

Francis Milner Mccullough

Francis Milner Mccullough

Nov 26, 2015

Francis Milner McCullough, age 107 of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, formerly a resident of Clairmont Place in Decatur, Georgia, passed away on November 26, 2015. He was born in Talbotton, Georgia on September 11, 1908. His parents were The Rev. Francis Milner McCullough, Sr. of Blountsville, Georgia and Frances Octavia Holloway of Durham, North Carolina. His early years were spent...

Dan B. Pattillo

Dan B. Pattillo

Nov 25, 2015

Daniel Brunella Pattillo, 87, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 25, 2015, at his home after a long illness. He was married to his loving wife, Anne Anthony Pattillo for 59 years. Dan was born on November 23, 1928 in Rockdale County, and graduated Lithonia High School in 1945. He received his degree from...

Martha Pace

Martha Pace

Nov 23, 2015

Martha Pace, 92, of Lawrenceville, Georgia went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2015. She was predeceased by parents Russell H. Pace, Sr. and Minnie R. Pace, her beloved twin Mary, brother and sister-in-law Henry and Mary Jean Pace, sister and brother-in-law Virginia and Loy Flor, brother Roy L. Pace, sister Elizabeth Pace, along with twin brothers who...

Jean Clarkson Gilreath

Jean Clarkson Gilreath

Nov 22, 2015

Mrs. Jean Clarkson Gilreath of Good Hope, GA entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 22, 2015. She was born on May 6, 1927 to Thomas and Frances Louise Clarkson and was a native of Decatur, GA. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Mr. David W. Gilreath; her brother, Tom Clarkson (JoAnn); her children, CMSgt Steven Gilreath,...

Jack Burch

Jack Burch

Nov 22, 2015

Jack L. Burch of Decatur, GA passed away November 22, 2015 at the age of 88. He was born on June 8, 1927. Jack was a deacon at Glenn Haven Church and enjoyed umpiring little league baseball games at Midway Ball Park. He was a devoted fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and especially announcer Larry Munson. He is survived by...

Louise Bush Hester

Louise Bush Hester

Nov 17, 2015

Louise Bush Hester, age 88, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in Monroe, GA. She was born November 11, 1927 to Robert E. Champion and Margaret T. Major of Atlanta, GA. She retired from the Women's Shoe department at the Rich's located at Lenox Square after 30 years of service. She was a longtime member of...

Barbara Marie Buice

Barbara Marie Buice

Nov 16, 2015

Barbara Smith Buice, 63, died Monday, November 16, 2015 with her family by her side in Decatur, GA. A memorial service is being held at A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, GA. The viewing will be held Wednesday, November 18th between the hours of 5:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Rev. Calvin Maddox will officiate the funeral service on...

Mary Grace Earhart

Mary Grace Earhart

Nov 13, 2015

Funeral Home: A.S. Turner 2773 N. Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Edith Cosper

Edith Cosper

Nov 12, 2015

Edith M. Cosper, age 89, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 10, 2015. She was born in Atlanta in 1926 to the late Sidney Ray and Lila Mae Morris, and happily resided in the Atlanta suburbs for most of her life where she had ties to the Medlock neighborhood for over 60 years. She was a Southern lady...

Emily D. Cameron

Emily D. Cameron

Nov 11, 2015

Emily D. Cameron has often been called fearless, but it was her courage in the face of fears that defined her, not their absence. She traveled the world, leaving art behind in museums, restaurants and homes, but carrying countless friendships along with her. The calendar marked thirty three revolutions of our world around the sun, but she plumbed the depths...

Felder Robert Spivey

Felder Robert Spivey

Nov 11, 2015

Felder R. Spivey, Jr., 89, passed away on Nov. 11, 2015 at Hospice Atlanta. Born in Talbotton, GA, he left Auburn to enlist in the Navy during WWII, where he was selected for Officer's Training School. He graduated from the University of Georgia in '49 where he was a member of the SAE fraternity. He went to work for GMAC...

Antonio Chichester

Antonio Chichester

Nov 10, 2015

Antonio Chichester was born on November 10, 1941 and was the son of Littleton Noel and Monica Chichester Pascal. He was born in el Caserio "Da Manga" in the municipality of Monagas state in Venezuela. He was the eldest sibling to Roberto Ritcher, Jorge Pascal, Elena Pascal, Gina Pascal, and Jose Pascal. Antonio's early life was served in the military...

Guy William Daves

Guy William Daves

Nov 10, 2015

Guy William Daves, 98, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, November 10. Born August 31, 1917, Canton, NC, he was the son of the late Richmond and Bernice Silver Daves. Guy enjoyed photography and furniture making. In January 1943, Guy volunteered to serve our country in the Army Air Corps where he was stationed in London, England.He survived by his loving...

Edith M. Cosper

Edith M. Cosper

Nov 10, 2015

Edith M. Cosper, age 89, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 10, 2015. She was born in Atlanta in 1926 to the late Sidney Ray and Lila Mae Morris, and happily resided in the Atlanta suburbs for most of her life where she had ties to the Medlock neighborhood for over 60 years. She was a Southern lady...

Hazel Lee Whitehead

Hazel Lee Whitehead

Nov 8, 2015

Brigadier Hazel Lee Whitehead was born in North Carolina on December 16, 1924. She was the eldest of ten children born to George & Elsie Swinson. Hazel dedicated her life to Jesus Christ at an early age, and in 1944 was commissioned as an officer of The Salvation Army as part of the Liberty Session. While serving in Washington, D.C....

Martha Ann Smith

Martha Ann Smith

Nov 8, 2015

Martha B. Smith, 64, of Duluth, GA passed away on Sunday November 8, 2015 at Emory University Hospital in Decatur, GA. She died from heart disease and complications of quadruple bypass surgery. Born January 14, 1951 in Decatur, GA she was the daughter of the late William Jamieson and Martha K. Barnett. She graduated from North Druid Hills High School,...

Florence Hutchings

Florence Hutchings

Nov 8, 2015

Florence Kaney Hutchings, 91, of Warner Robins, GA, formerly of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, The Rev. E.G. Hutchings, Jr. and her son, Dr. E.G. Hutchings, III. She is survived by her daughter, Flo (Alan) Doss; grandchildren Emily D. (Jody) Burnett and John E. Doss of Macon; great grandsons...

Helen Theo Besse

Helen Theo Besse

Nov 7, 2015

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

Mildred Elizabeth Sellers

Mildred Elizabeth Sellers

Nov 7, 2015

Sellers, Maj. Mildred ElizabethMajor Mildred Elizabeth Sellers, 84, of Morrow, died Saturday, November 7, 2015. Please refer to: www.asturner.com for further service information. Funeral Home: A.S. Turner 2773 N. Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Mary "Pota" Janoulis

Mary "Pota" Janoulis

Nov 7, 2015

Mary (Pota) Alexander Janoulis passed away November 7, 2015, five days before her 96th birthday. Last surviving member of four siblings born to Greek immigrant parents, she was a lifelong member of the Daughters of Penelope and the Greek Orthodox Cathedral. She faithfully served the church and the community in various capacities. After attending Hoke Smith High School she continued...