Obituaries

Robert Floyd Allison

Robert Floyd Allison

May 9, 2023

Robert Floyd Allison died peacefully at home on May 9 2023. He was an Atlanta native

born May 2, 1937; the only son of Hoyt and Charlotte Allison.

At Whiteford Elementary Bob drew pictures of planes. He joined the ROTC at Bass High

School. At the University of Georgia, Bob was Cadet Wing Commander and while there, he took flying lessons in a...

John Denvil Trotter

John Denvil Trotter

May 8, 2023

John Trotter was a devoted follower of Jesus, father, and husband who dedicated his life to serving his family and others. Over the last few decades, he and his beloved family served cross-culturally in various parts of the world, including urban America, Nepal, the Philippines, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Most recently, he lived in Atlanta with his wife Charity...

Donald Edward Bailey

Donald Edward Bailey

May 7, 2023

Donald E. Bailey, Sr. of Roswell. Ga., passed away on May 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Donald retired from Coca- Cola after 45 years of employment. He was an avid Georgia Tech supporter, loved playing cards with his family and watching movies.

Surviving include his wife, Zuwere Bailey of the home; one daughter, Bonni Bailey and her wife Tracy,...

Kenna Brock

Kenna Brock

May 6, 2023

Kenna McCormick Brock

The Atlanta Braves lost one of their most ardent fans when Kenna Brock died on May 6. She was born in 1927 in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert and Rowena McCormick. She graduated from Burris High School in Muncie, Indiana, class of 1945, and shortly thereafter married Max Jordan. Together they had four children: Linda, Lee, Larry, and Kent,...

Vicki Lynn Thurber

Vicki Lynn Thurber

May 3, 2023

Vicki Roper Thurber passed away in the early morning hours of May 3rd, 2023 following an intense battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by her miniature schnauzer son, Reesie, as well as her human sister Robyn D'aigle and nephew Sean D'aigle in addition to cousins Kent and Trina Howard alongside nieces and nephews Nicole D'aigle, Ben Roper, and Marcus...

William Lawson Tammaro

William Lawson Tammaro

May 1, 2023

William L. Tammaro died May 1, 2023. He was born and raised in Washington, D C, and spent his 90 years of life exploring and enjoying the metro area while raising a large family in Northern Virginia. He graduated from Mount St. Mary's, and had a successful career in the alcoholic beverage distribution industry. He was predeceased by his mother,...

Elizabeth Jane Boswell

Elizabeth Jane Boswell

May 1, 2023

Jane Boswell died on May 1, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 90. Born in 1932 to John Blanchard Harris and Emma Ruth Martyn Harris, and raised in San Antonio, Jane was a Texan through and through. She attended Jefferson High School and graduated from Trinity University with a B.S. in Biology. After college she...

Mary Ward Pearce

Mary Ward Pearce

Apr 30, 2023

Mary Ward Pearce, 87, of Marietta, passed away Sunday April 30, 2023. Mary was predeceased by her parents Beulah and Earl Ward, her loving husband of 53 years, Dr. Jim Pearce in 2013 and her son Kipp Pearce in 2004. She is survived by her son Ward Pearce and her grandson Aidan. Mary earned her Bachelor degree from Valdosta State...

Margaret Newsome

Margaret Newsome

Apr 29, 2023

Margaret "Margey" Hersh Newsome passed away as peacefully as she lived her life on April 29, 2023 the day before her 84th birthday. She was Grammy, the family travel manager, the CFO, and Dr. Mom. Margaret was born to H. Gordon and Mabel L. Hersh on April 30, 1939 in Pontiac, Michigan. She spent her early years in St. Louis,...

Frederique Mcgirt

Frederique Mcgirt

Apr 29, 2023

Frédérique Paule-Marie Raix McGirt, 53, of Decatur, Georgia passed away on April 28th, 2023. Born on April 2nd, 1970, in Châtenay-Malabry, France, she was the only child of Michel Raix and Françoise Dupuy Raix. She is preceded in death by her father Michel Raix and mother-in-law Nancy Tuggle.

Frédérique grew up in Sceaux, France where she graduated and received her Baccalauréat...

Richard Jordan Mccoy

Richard Jordan Mccoy

Apr 27, 2023

Richard Jordan McCoy, 76, of Atlanta went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2023. He graduated from Briarcliff High School and the University of Georgia where he was a Double Dawg, earning his Bachelor and Master of Business Administration. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Following graduation, he enlisted as an officer in the United...

Catherine Roberts Lunceford

Catherine Roberts Lunceford

Apr 23, 2023

Mrs. Catherine Roberts Lunceford, age 100, of Decatur died at the Yellow Brick House on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Eurie Lunceford and parents, Tom Nolan Roberts and Mary Lou Knowles Roberts of Thomaston, GA.

She was a member of North Decatur Methodist Church since 1956.

During her career, she was employed by Frigidaire...

Dolores Jean Marshall

Dolores Jean Marshall

Apr 23, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dolores Marshall, after 93 years of life and love. Her memorial service will be held at A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory at 2773 North Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA 30033 (404-292-1551), at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 2. Thank you for your love...

Rosamond Harmon Buckler

Rosamond Harmon Buckler

Apr 23, 2023

Rosamond Harmon Buckler. 95, beloved daughter ,sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Sunday, April 23,2023. Born September 17, 1927 in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth May Harmon and the late WIlburn Gartrell Harmon. She was married to the late Al Buckler for 62 years. In addition to her parents and husband, she was...

Elsie Christine Meyer

Elsie Christine Meyer

Apr 23, 2023

Elsie Christine Meyer passed away on Sunday, April 23rd, a day after her 97th birthday. She was born in Watertown, New York in 1926. She married Kenneth Meyer and recently celebrated 76 years of marriage. She had a long career in nursing and retired after 36 years of service from a doctor's practice in Torrington, CT where they resided before...

James Lawrence Crowley

James Lawrence Crowley

Apr 19, 2023

James Lawrence Crowley ("Jim") passed away on the afternoon of April 19, 2023. Jim was born to his father, John James Crowley, and his mother, Susan Krajewski Crowley, in Tampa, Florida on Christmas Eve 1954. He is survived by his dedicated wife, Marcia Marie Crowley, his proud son, John James "Jay" Crowley, 30 (Catherine Pierson Crowley), his precious grandson, Clayton...

Joy Marie Brazelle

Joy Marie Brazelle

Apr 19, 2023

We are sad to announce the recent death of Joy (Dowling) Brazelle, age 55, who passed away in Atlanta, Georgia of natural causes. Joy was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 22, 1967 to Milo Dowling and Elaine Finnegan and was the second born of four sisters.

Joy attended school in Greenwich, Connecticut before studying accounting at Bentley University. She...

John William Huth

John William Huth

Apr 18, 2023

John W. Huth of Clarkston, Ga., died at home on April 18, 2023, at the age of 69.

John was born in Springfield, Ill., on December 29, 1953, to the late Irene M. (Bota) and William F. Huth. John attended St. Joseph Grade School and Griffin High School in Springfield, and was a Boy Scout who achieved Eagle rank. He graduated...

Katherine Cameron Stubbs

Katherine Cameron Stubbs

Apr 18, 2023

Katherine "KC" Cameron Stubbs, 77, of Atlanta, Georgia went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. She was born May 26, 1945, to the late Trawick and Cornelia Stubbs, Sr.

KC was a lifelong student and teacher. KC graduated from Agnes Scott College with a degree in psychology. After graduation she spent two years in the Peace...

Marcus Anthony Williams

Marcus Anthony Williams

Apr 17, 2023

Marcus Anthony Williams was born

on September 22, 1986, at Ingalls

Memorial Hospital in Harvey, IL. Marcus

was the fourth child of Deborah L Williams,

Marcus attended elementary school, junior

high school, and eventually graduated from

Northside High School in Jackson, TN in 2005.

In Feb 2007 Marcus moved to Atlanta

to further broaden his horizons, as he was always

looking for ways to improve himself. In October 2009

he...