Obituaries

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
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
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
Jul 9, 2012
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

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
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
Jul 7, 2012
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

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.
Jul 6, 2012
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

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
Jul 6, 2012
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

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
Jul 5, 2012
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

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
Jul 4, 2012
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

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
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
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
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
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...
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