Obituaries

Robert Joseph Brennan

Robert Joseph Brennan

Jul 12, 2012

Robert J. "Bob" Brennan, 92, died peacefully at home in Sandy Springs on July 11, 2012 with Florence, his wife of 63 years, at his side. He is also survived by his daughter Virginia Sheen and her husband Jim of Sandy Springs; Edward Brennan of Somerville NJ; Robert Brennan and his wife Virginia Rankin Brennan of Decatur GA; Mary Brennan...

Ray Hopson Collins

Ray Hopson Collins

Jul 12, 2012

Mr. Ray H. Collins of Atlanta died Thursday, July 12, 2012. He was a member of Yaraab Shrine Temple and Chamblee-Sardis Lodge #444 F & AM. Mr. Collins was a US Air Force veteran and retired from Southern Bell in 1985. He is survived by his wife, Bettie Collins and daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Carroll Glenn. Funeral services will...

Fuad George Ashkar

Fuad George Ashkar

Jul 11, 2012

Dr. Fuad Ashkar died Wednesday, July 11, 2012. He is survived by his sister Wadad; nephews Samy and Philip; niece Alice; and cousins Lillian, Marie-Louise and George. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday July 17, 2012 at the chapel of A. S. Turner and Sons. in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Project Open...

Raymond Ayodele Salako

Raymond Ayodele Salako

Jul 9, 2012

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

Jason Christopher Hickman

Jason Christopher Hickman

Jul 8, 2012

Jason Christopher Hickman of Duluth, born May 24, 2012, died July 8, 2012. He is survived by parents, Steven and Elizabeth Brady Hickman; brother, Steven Alexander Hickman; and numerous grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 12th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral Home: A....

Dorothy Hiott Warren

Dorothy Hiott Warren

Jul 7, 2012

Dorothy Hiott Warren, 84, of Decatur passed away July 7, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Virgil Lee Warren Sr., and is survived by her four sons and daughters-in-law: Virgil L. Jr. & Joyce Warren, Richard L. and Jane Warren, Michael A. and Meera Warren, Timothy D. and Linda Warren, and two daughters Patricia Baxter and Cathy...

Phin Scarboro

Phin Scarboro

Jul 7, 2012

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

Lane B. Griggs, M.D.

Lane B. Griggs, M.D.

Jul 7, 2012

Lane Brooks Griggs, M.D. died Saturday July 7th, 2012 at Emory Hospital from complications associated with surgery to repair his damaged heart. He was 54 years old. A memorial service is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday at A.S. Turner & Sons located at 2273 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033, Phone- 404-292-1551. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that...

James Charles Little, Jr.

James Charles Little, Jr.

Jul 6, 2012

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

Mildred Williams Roe

Mildred Williams Roe

Jul 6, 2012

Mildred Williams Roe, 94, of Atlanta, died July 6, 2012. A native of Haralson, Georgia, Mrs. Roe was a homemaker and a long time member of Druid Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death in 2004 by her husband, Coleman Roe, and is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Donnie McDaniel of Buford; son, Ronnie Roe of...

Ruth Anne Glascoe

Ruth Anne Glascoe

Jul 6, 2012

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

Charles Donald Nash

Charles Donald Nash

Jul 6, 2012

Charles Donald Nash, age 85, of Decatur, GA died Friday, July 6th, 2012. Mr. Nash was a lifelong resident of DeKalb County and a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. He was a retired developer and home builder in DeKalb and Gwinnett Counties. Mr. Nash is survived by his wife, Doris C. Nash; son, Charles Donald Nash, Jr. and...

Anna Fox Stribling

Anna Fox Stribling

Jul 5, 2012

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

Viola Elizabeth Grant-Morrison

Viola Elizabeth Grant-Morrison

Jul 5, 2012

Mrs. Viola Elizabeth Grant Morrison, 101, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012. She was born in Bronx New York, to Joseph Reed and Mabel Walten. She was a living historian who helped raised Edward Lewis, founder of Essence Magazine. She is survived by her son, Charles Herbert Grant; daughter, Glenna Elizabeth Grant Calvin; grandchildren, Khalida Ife Moore...

Marvin Lester Boyd

Marvin Lester Boyd

Jul 4, 2012

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

Barbara Allred Mehaffey

Barbara Allred Mehaffey

Jul 4, 2012

Mrs. Barbara Allred Mehaffey, age 78, of Snellville, GA, died July 4, 2012. She is survived by her husband, George Mehaffey; daughter, Marilyn White and her husband, Dennis; son, Jeff Mehaffey and his wife, Cyndi; grandson, Matthew Mehaffey; brother, Thomas Allred. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 8th at 1:30 PM in the chapel of A. S. Turner &...

Dr. George Edward Gibson

Dr. George Edward Gibson

Jul 3, 2012

Dr. George Edward Gibson, age 72, beloved son, husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully July 3, 2012, after a valiant fight with ALS. His life was an inspiration to all who knew him, and his sense of humor will be greatly missed. Born in Florence, SC on November 11, 1940, Dr. Gibson attended Clemson College and graduated from the...

Virginia Jean Ellwood

Virginia Jean Ellwood

Jul 3, 2012

Mrs. Virginia Rose Ellwood, 92 of Decatur died July 3, 2012. She was born in Atlanta to Harry and Claudia Rose in 1920. She grew up in Kirkwood and often reminisced about taking the trolley with her twin sister Dorothy to Murphy High School. After she was married, she and her friends made weekly trips to Rich's for some 20...

Maxine Fargason Cowley

Maxine Fargason Cowley

Jul 2, 2012

Mrs. Maxine Cowley of Decatur died Monday, July 2, 2012. She was preceded in death by her son, Kim Cowley. Her survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert C. Jr. and Cathy Cowley; daughters, Jennifer Cowley and Robyn Cowley; granddaughters, Christine Worms and her husband, Tim, and Katie Cowley; niece, Bobbie Epting; and nephew, Ron Fargason and his wife, Bonnie....

Betty Zakas

Betty Zakas

Jul 2, 2012

Betty Zakas, age 74, died on July 2, 2012. Survivors include her beloved brother and sister-in-law Lou and Deppie Zakas. In addition to her countless friends, relatives and admirers, she is survived by her nieces and nephews and their spouses and children: Dennis and Martie Zakas and their children Virginia, Page, Ned and Cabell; Tasia Walsh, her sons Ryan and...