Obituaries
Kathryn Adelaide Brookshire
Nov 15, 2013
Kathryn Grant Brookshire (lovingly called Babe by family), 90, went home on November 15, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Luke Brookshire in 1947, her son, Phillip Eugene Brookshire and her daughter, Patricia Ann Nall. She was born on a farm in still-rural Tucker GA, buying her duplex home in Candler Park in 1959 where she...
Joseph Brent Hawkins
Nov 15, 2013
Joseph Hawkins passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 in Atlanta, GA. He died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family, colorful tie-dye prints, and love and well-wishes from all over. Hawkins, 58, was a devoted father, husband, art teacher, and friend. He lived in Henry County, worked at Stockbridge Middle School, and made countless pilgrimages to New Orleans, where...
Betty Garrett Cline
Nov 13, 2013
Betty Garrett Cline, age 84, of Decatur, Georgia, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Betty was a native Atlantan, daughter of Floyd and Effie Erwin Garrett. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law and was admitted to the Georgia State Bar in 1950. She was a staff attorney for the Federal Government for over 20 years....
Elizabeth Virginia Vaughan
Nov 13, 2013
Virginia Newsome Vaughan, 67 of Decatur, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. An active community volunteer and supporter, Virginia touched many lives throughout her career as a social worker in and around the Decatur area. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Science from Florida State University and a Master of Social Work degree from...
Marjory Joyce Bennett
Nov 12, 2013
Funeral services for Joyce Bennett, 88, of Monroe, were held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Betty Swanson officiating. Mrs. Bennett died Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at Avalon Place. She was born in Mississippi and raised in Louisiana. She spent her adult life in Georgia where she worked for the...
Donald Ray Quinn
Nov 11, 2013
Quinn, Donald RayDonald Ray Quinn, 76, of Atlanta, died Monday, November 11, 2013. Mr. Quinn is survived by his daughter, Donna Quinn Bates; step daughters, Vickie H. Bastian and Valerie Simons; step son, Ronnie Holloway; son in law, Raymond Hickox; sisters, Dorothy Sue Holcombe and Mary Jane Cantrell; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren and several nieces...
Vera Lou Elam
Nov 8, 2013
Ms. Vera L. Elam, of Scottdale, died peacefully at home on November 8, 2013. Daughter of the late Jack and Sara Elam, she earned a Masters Degree of Nursing from Emory University in 1975. She retired from Wesley Woods. Survivors include a sister; Jacki Elam of Scottdale, a nephew and four nieces. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 until...
Frank Eugene Blasingame, Ii
Nov 7, 2013
Mr. Frank Eugene Blasingame II, 76 of Atlanta, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013. Frank, was born in Atlanta, and graduated from Decatur High School. He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Betty Rose Blasingame. He is survived by his four children: Susan B. Smith, of Atlanta, Frank E. Blasingame III of Lilburn, Edward L....
James Gammill Pearce
Nov 6, 2013
Dr. Jim Pearce, 78, of Atlanta, passed away November 6, 2013. Dr. Pearce was predeceased by his son, Kipp in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Mary Pearce; son, Ward Pearce of Marietta, GA and grandson, Aidan. Dr. Pearce earned his Bachelor degree from the University of Miami and received his Ph.D. in Education from Georgia State University. Dr....
Barbara Louise Brown
Nov 4, 2013
Mrs. Barbara Ayotte Brown died November 4, 2013. She was born in Elberta, AL on November 30, 1931. As a young woman, Barbara worked in New York City for Household Finance. She met her husband of 23 years, Bartow R. Brown, Sr., while serving in the USO at the Pensacola Naval Base. She later earned an Associate Degree from Pensacola...
John Royall Beavers
Nov 2, 2013
John Royall Beavers passed away peacefully Saturday, November 2, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 22, 1924, in Wake County, North Carolina, to the late Daisy Olive and George Monroe Beavers, and was the youngest of their 10 children. Like his father and all his older brothers, he attended Wake Forest College. He interrupted his education...
Louise Owens Mulkey
Nov 2, 2013
Mrs. Louise Owens Mulkey, 88, of Tucker, GA, died Saturday, November 02, 2013. She was a native of Marion County, GA, and a long time resident of Tucker. She retired from E. R. Squibb & Sons (now part of Bristol-Myers Squibb) with over 35 years of service in 1987. Prior to her time with Squibb, Mrs. Mulkey worked for Davison's...
Walter Gary Winsett
Nov 2, 2013
Walter Gary Winsett, age 71, passed away peacefully with his family at his side in Atlanta, Georgia, Saturday, November 2, 2013. Gary was born on April 6, 1942, in Huntsville AL. He graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1960, where he was elected as class president. He attended Auburn University, where he was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho...
Robert R. (Bob) Frahm
Nov 2, 2013
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Patricia Diane Rising
Nov 2, 2013
Rising, Patricia DianeTricia or Trish to her friends and family passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013. She was born in Pasay City, Philippines, of U.S. citizens in the U.S. Department of State on October 4, 1956, returning to the states that same year. In recent years, Tricia resided in the Brookhaven area of Atlanta and was self-employed as a...
Beatrice Alexander Dickerson
Nov 1, 2013
Beatrice (Penny) Alexander Dickerson, Atlanta, GA, formerly of Sarasota, passed away November 1, 2013. Penny was born in Wilmington, DE. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Baker; two grandchildren, Jessica and Austin; and a great-granddaughter, Aurora. A mass will be offered in Penny's memory on Sunday December 15, 11 a.m., at St. John Neumann Church, Lilburn, GA. The family...
Bobby Lee Wright
Nov 1, 2013
WRIGHT, Bobby Lee(Picture)Bobby Lee WrightAugust 14, 1941-November 1, 2013Clarkston, Georgia - Mr. Bobby Lee Wright, age 72, died Friday, November 1, 2013 at DeKalb Medical Center. Mr. Wright was born in Palatka, Florida, and moved to Clarkston, Georgia in June 1970. Prior to moving to Atlanta, Bobby served in the United States Army for six years. He worked and retired...
Joseph Thomas Raffa
Nov 1, 2013
Lt. Col. Joseph T. Raffa, PhD, passed away on Friday, November 1st, 2013 with his family by his side at the age of 97. Joe spent his life and career as a respected christian psychologist spreading God's love and selflessly helping those in needed it most; conducting his life according to his verse, Isaiah 1:18 " Come now and let...
Kontz Lee Mitchell
Oct 31, 2013
Kontz Mitchell, 89, of Decatur, GA passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013. Born in Rockdale County, GA, he was the son of the late Jesse Mitchell and Annie Costley Mitchell and was married to the late Josephine Mitchell. A WWII veteran, he was a retired executive at Oxford Industries in Atlanta. He is survived by his son, Franklin Lee...
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