Obituaries

Robert Alfred Fowler

Robert Alfred Fowler

Mar 28, 2009

Mr. Robert Alfred Fowler (Bob) passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009.  He was the son of Beatrice P. Fowler and the late Joseph M. Fowler, Sr.  Bob was born in Forsyth, GA on March 15, 1952 and grew up on the family farm in DeKalb County.  He graduated from Towers High School in Decatur, GA, attended DeKalb College and...

Charles Loren Mclarty

Charles Loren Mclarty

Mar 28, 2009

Mr. Charles Loren McLarty, 79, of Decatur died Saturday, March 28, 2009.  He served his country in the Georgia National Guard and was called to active duty during the war in Korea. Mr. McLarty was owner of Charles L. McLarty Company for 34 years, selling fire fighting equipment throughout the Southeast.  He was a Mason and a member of The...

William Ronald Smith

William Ronald Smith

Mar 27, 2009

Mr. William Ronald Smith, 62, of Jonesboro died Friday, March 27, 2009.

He is survived by his mother, Annie Frank Smith; sister, Celia Bart, both of Jonesboro; and nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, March 30th in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Dr. Frank H. Crumpler officiating.  Interment will be at...

Mary Louise Creel

Mary Louise Creel

Mar 27, 2009

LaVerne Creel of Decatur, GA died Friday, March 27, 2009.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Dick Foreback; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Charlotte Creel; grandchildren, Pamela Foreback, Rebecca Fawbush, Douglas Foreback and Heather Creel; and six great grandchildren.  LaVerne’s remains will be interred in Sharon, PA. A. S. Turner & Sons

Winifred Freeman

Winifred Freeman

Mar 26, 2009

Mrs. Winifred Freeman, 84, of Tucker died Thursday, March 26, 2009.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Rhonda Freeman; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Bill Eilers, Betsy and John Southerland, Melinda and Ed Sileo; six grandchildren; sister, Jean McBrayer; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral procession will leave A. S. Turner & Sons at 10:15AM, Monday, March...

Norma Jean Pike Colbert

Norma Jean Pike Colbert

Mar 25, 2009

Mrs. Norma Jean Colbert of Stone Mountain died Wednesday, March 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Colbert. Mrs. Colbert is survived by her husband of 63 years, John T. Colbert; daughters and sons-in-law,  Mary and Chris Billingsley, Stacye and Scot Cotton; Sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Brenda Colbert, David and Sally Colbert; grandchildren, Madelaine and...

Patricia Ann Conley

Patricia Ann Conley

Mar 24, 2009

Mrs. Patricia Ann Conley, 71, of Tucker died Tuesday, March 24, 2009. 

She was a member of the American Association of University Women and a very active member of Living Grace Lutheran Church.  Prior to devoting herself to her loving family, she was a University Librarian. She along with her husband, Bill were long time members and supporters of the...

Paula Dennerline

Paula Dennerline

Mar 23, 2009

Mrs. Paula Dennerline, beloved mother, wife and friend, of Atlanta passed away early March 23, 2009.  She is survived by husband, Jim Dennerline; children, Melissa Ponzio and Daniel Dennerline; brother, Darrell Maret; and sister-in-law, Marta Maret. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26th .  In...

Jack A. Leggett

Jack A. Leggett

Mar 22, 2009

Jack A. Leggett of Hapeville died Sunday, March 22, 2009.  He is survived by his brothers, Victor Leggett and George Leggett and his wife, Donna; nieces and nephews, Megan Leggett, Mark Leggett, Robert Leggett, Chris Leggett, Sharon Vallejo, Victoria Velazquez, Carolyn Cerritos and Jaclyn Rodriguez.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 26, 2009, at the chapel...

Ralph H. King

Ralph H. King

Mar 21, 2009

Mr. Ralph H. King, 93, of Decatur died Saturday, March 21, 2009.  He was born on November 30, 1915 to Charles Chester King and Jessie Sullivan King.  Mr. King was a graduate of Oglethorpe University. He was a teacher and coach at Nelson High School in Nelson, GA.   He served as Athletic Director at Piedmont College in Demorest, GA in...

Clyde H. Mynatt, Sr.

Clyde H. Mynatt, Sr.

Mar 21, 2009

Clyde Howard Mynatt, Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 97 at his home in Decatur on March 21, 2009. A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Briarcliff Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends at the church at 10:00 A.M. prior to the service....

Ray Winfred Ketcham, Jr.

Ray Winfred Ketcham, Jr.

Mar 21, 2009

 

Ray W. Ketcham, born December 4, 1922, in Hartford, Alabama, departed this life on March 21, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia.  Ray spent his early years in Tallahassee, Florida, where he attended radio school to serve as a radio specialist in the South Pacific during World War II.  Ray studied at Ringling Art School in Sarasota, Florida, in preparation for what...

Tami Smith Ramsey

Tami Smith Ramsey

Mar 21, 2009

Mrs. Tami Smith Ramsey of Monroe died Saturday, March 21, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 28 ½ years, Matt Ramsey; daughters, Jennifer Woodbury and husband Blake of Monroe, Rachel Ramsey of Vinings; parents, Jack Smith of Conyers and Helen Schander of Winter Haven, FL;  brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Cheryl Smith of Duluth; grandchild, Tyler Woodbury of...

Doris Day

Doris Day

Mar 20, 2009

Mrs. Doris Day, 77, of Atlanta died Friday, March 20, 2009. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Edward Leo DePorter and Mary Mable Hart DePorter. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael G. Day. Mrs. Day was a travel agent and tour guide for tour groups that traveled throughout Europe and the Holy Land....

John Thomas Basset Iii

John Thomas Basset Iii

Mar 18, 2009

John Thomas “Jack” Bassett III passed away peacefully on March 18 following a brief illness.  Jack was born 13 August 1921 in Toledo, Ohio.  He was the son of John Thomas “Jay” Bassett, Jr. of Cornwall, England and Mittie Reba Johnson of Jeffersonville, Georgia.  Jack, the eldest of four sons, moved with his family to Decatur in 1929, a time...

Evelyn Strickland England

Evelyn Strickland England

Mar 18, 2009

Evelyn Strickland England, 1916-2009, died on Wednesday, March 18.  A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Mrs. England graduated from Girls’ High School and worked for many years at the Georgia Department of Labor, where she retired as assistant Commissioner of Labor.  She was a loving and much loved wife, aunt, and friend.  She was predeceased by her husband, Edward P. England...

Virginia Chandler Carter

Virginia Chandler Carter

Mar 15, 2009

Virginia Chandler Carter, formerly of Decatur, GA, passed away on Sunday, 3-15-09. She was with the DeKalb County School System for approximately 35 years.

There will be a graveside service at Decatur Cemetery at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday   03-17-09. A. S. Turner & Sons   

Pauline (Polly) Lowery Wright

Pauline (Polly) Lowery Wright

Mar 15, 2009

Pauline (Polly) Lowery Wright, 97, a longtime Decatur resident passed away on March 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jesse Emmett Wright. Both Polly and her husband were raised in Birmingham, Alabama. Polly was born in 1911 near Clanton, Alabama. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors include her two...

Kenneth Anthony King

Kenneth Anthony King

Mar 13, 2009

Mr. Kenneth “Ken” Anthony King, 42, of Suwanee passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009 at his home. He was born in Columbus, OH and grew up in Inez, KY, later moving to the Atlanta area, after marrying the love of his life, Raleigh.  Ken served in the U. S. Army 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment for 7 years. The...

William Farrington Pope

William Farrington Pope

Mar 13, 2009

William Farrington "Bill" Pope, age 74, of Atlanta died at Emory Hospital of cancer related complications and pneumonia on March 13, 2009.  The son of Neal Q. Pope Sr. and Emily Lowe Pope, he is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years Linda, son and daughter-in-law Dr. David Pope and Cheryl of Alexandria, LA, daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth and...