Oct 21, 2014

ROBERT (BOB) GERWIG died of cancer on Monday, October 20, 2014, at the age of 96. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 67 years, Jean Carroll Gerwig, who died in 2012, at the age of 94. Bob is survived by his son, Robert Carroll Gerwig, of Atlanta, and by his wife's nieces and nephews, James and Jane Hart,...

Oct 20, 2014

John Carlos Lockwood, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday October 20, 2014 at his residence in Decatur, Georgia. John was born November 26, 1925, grew up in Potsdam, New York, served in the Navy on the USS San Juan during WWII and graduated from Clarkson College. John worked for GE where he developed locomotive engines and later, for...

Oct 18, 2014

Stephen Thomas Miller, 66, of Decatur, Georgia died peacefully at his home on Saturday October 18, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Jane and two sons, Alexander and Jesse both of Decatur and his sister, Mary Ellen Trippe of Marietta, Georgia. Steve was a native of Atlanta and a graduate of Georgia State...

Oct 17, 2014

Gayle Couch Owen, 69, of Snellville, formerly of Stone Mountain, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014. Ms. Owen was a retired principal from the DeKalb County School System and a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Born and raised in Decatur, GA. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Andrea Gayle Oliver and Steven Oliver; son and daughter-in-law, Richard Gregory Owen and Sara...

Oct 15, 2014

Beloved husband, father and friend, James H. Gould, age 101-1/2, passed quietly on October 15, 2014, his wife's birthday. Survived by his son, John, and his daughter, Gigi, he was much loved and will be very missed. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoption. A memorial service will be...

Oct 14, 2014

John C. Johnston, 80, passed away on Tuesday October 14, 2014 in Atlanta, GA. He was born on November 29, 1933 in Canton, GA to Estelle and Tom Newton Johnston. He was a graduate of West Georgia College in 1954; he served two (2) years in the Army; and he attended the University of Georgia. He went on to graduate...

Oct 13, 2014

Bereska, Amy NicoleAmy Nicole Bereska, 39, of Atlanta, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, October 13, 2014. Amy leaves behind her beloved parents, Ann and Bob Bereska of Atlanta; a brother, Nick Bereska of Atlanta and several aunts, uncles, cousins and her fiance Rhett. Amy attended Druid Hills High School, Auburn University and Perimeter College in hopes of pursuing a career in...

Oct 11, 2014

Mr. Harold "Ted" E. Tumlin, 85, of Locust Grove died Saturday, October 11, 2014. He was born in Dekalb County to the late John T. Tumlin Sr. and Clera Mae Scott. Siblings included the late John Tumlin Jr., the late Effie Lee, and the late Tommie Wynell. Ted remained around the Atlanta area and worked for 35 years at Atlantic...

Oct 11, 2014

Joyce Marie Fleming of Tucker, GA passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, brother, and her husband Charles Elmore Fleming. She is survived by her three children: Charles Elmore Fleming, Jr., Craig William Fleming, Cheryl Lynne Williams, her Daughter-in-laws Valerie Fleming and Debbie Shapaka, and her Son-in-law...

Oct 10, 2014

Oct 10, 2014

Harriette Elizabeth Keen Jacobs age 53, born in Atlanta Georgia on the twenty-fourth of May in 1961. Harriette fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, October Tenth 2014 at her southern home in Warrenton, Georgia. She attended and graduated West Rome High School, Class of 1979 and attended Jacksonville State University. While attending Jacksonville State, Harriette was a member of...

Oct 10, 2014

Dr. Harland Daniel Austin, 62, of Smoke Rise, GA died October 10th. Harland was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised on Long Island in Bethpage. He received his B.A. and M.S. Degrees from S.U.N.Y at Stony Brook and his D.Sc. from Harvard University. Harland began his teaching career at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. In 1990, he joined The...

Oct 10, 2014

Mr. Dennis Dodge Odom, 83 of Decatur GA died Friday October 10, 2014. Mr. Odom graduated from Avondale High School and served with the Marines during the Korean War. He retired from Norfolk / Southern Corp in 1992 after 38 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Josie Elliott Odom of Decatur, GA; his daughter,...

Oct 8, 2014

Elisabeth Acree Snelling, 92, of Madison, AL, formerly of Decatur, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at Valley View Nursing Home in Madison, AL. She was born July 15, 1922, in Norwood, GA. Mrs. Snelling was raised in Sparta, Madison, and Augusta, GA, where she graduated from Tubman Girls' High School in 1940. She received a B.A. degree...

Oct 8, 2014

Marion T. Skip Heeke, 80, of Stone Mountain went to the Lord and joined his beloved wife, Janice, on Wednesday October 8, 2014. After graduating Georgia Tech, he served 20 years as an officer in the U.S. Army. This included tours in Germany, Korea, Turkey, and Vietnam, as well as tours in multiple states. Skip was a devoted Sunday school...

Oct 7, 2014

Ms. Kimberly A. Smith Egge, 41, of Lawrenceville, died Tues October 7, 2014. She was the loving daughter of Lester and Andrea Smith, formally of the Panama Canal Zone and sister of Christine Foster Smith. Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday October 13, with visitation one hour prior at A.S. Turner and Sons in Decatur. Funeral Home:...

Oct 5, 2014

Now at rest in mind and body, Jack Van Keuren, 89, passes away Sunday October 5, 2014. Jack served his country in WW II and Korea, receiving the Bronze Star. He retired as Ass't Fire Chief, Selfridge AFB, Mt. Clemens, MI. Jack is preceded in death by Joyce, his wife of 51 years. Jack is survived by his Atlanta family:...

Oct 3, 2014

Christina Leigh Bridges, 20, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 3, 2014 in Gwinnett County. Christina graduated from Walnut Grove High School in May 2013. She was very outgoing, full of life, and the selfie picture taking queen. She loved nothing more than being with family at gatherings and spending time with friends. Christina was preceded in death by her...

Oct 3, 2014

Albert Bo Mills of Tucker passed away on October 3, 2014 at his daughter's home in Norcross. Until his health would not allow it, Bo was an active member of Glen Haven United Methodist Church and volunteered at the Methodist Children's Home Flea Market in Decatur. When Bo met you he would say, A great day to go fishing. Bo...

Oct 3, 2014

Dowdle, Jr. Albert MarvinAlbert (Al) Marvin Dowdle, Jr. of Decatur died Friday, October 3, 2014 at the age of 87. He was born on November 12, 1926 in Rome, GA to Albert Marvin Dowdle, Sr. and Ella Julia Putney Dowdle. Al is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 56 years, Marilyn Evans Dowdle; son, Albert Marvin Dowdle III...