Obituaries

David Amos Long

David Amos Long

Feb 11, 2019

The obituary will be posted in the next few days

Fred Eugene Morris

Fred Eugene Morris

Feb 10, 2019

Fred Eugene Morris, Vietnam veteran, loving husband, big brother to 8, father of 2 and grandfather of 4 passed away on February 10, 2019. Known best as Poppie to those that loved him most, Fred spent his 84-plus years on this earth selflessly serving others. Fred was born in Oakdale, Kentucky on February 21, 1934 to parents Walter and Daisy...

Bessie Lee Jones

Bessie Lee Jones

Feb 8, 2019

Ms Bessie “Lee” Jones (April 28,1930) of Scottdale, GA passed away February 8, 2019. Lee was a longtime member and Sunday school teacher at Ingleside Presbyterian Church in Clarkston. She had a 43 year long career as a bookkeeper at Scottdale and GA Duck Mills. Lee is preceded in death by her parents Bessie and John Jones, sisters, Winnie Dolan,...

Betty Jeanne Robertson

Betty Jeanne Robertson

Feb 7, 2019

Betty J. Robertson age 91 of Atlanta passed away February 7, 2019. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. A native Atlantan, Mrs. Robertson worked as a bookkeeper for Walt Robertson and Son, Inc. and was a member of Briarlake Baptist Church for over 45 years. She was known for her gardening skills and was...

Jerry Reid Costner

Jerry Reid Costner

Feb 5, 2019

Jerry Reid Costner entered into his eternal grace and reward with the Lord on February 5, 2019. During his time with us, he was an exemplar of love, patience, understanding, devotion, generosity, humor and quiet strength. He will be missed immensely by his family who were truly blessed to have had him as a husband, father, and Pops. Jerry is...

Paul Francis Valente

Paul Francis Valente

Feb 4, 2019

Paul Francis Valente, 75, of Decatur, beloved husband, brother and friend, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. Born March 10, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Anthony and Carmela Gugliuzza Valente. Paul was a fan of football and baseball his favorite teams being the Buffalo Bills and New York Yankees. Paul enjoyed playing golf...

Eddie Fae Lee

Eddie Fae Lee

Feb 4, 2019

Eddie Fae Nesbit Lee, 104, of Stone Mountain, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. Born in Tucker, GA, September 17, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Fred, Sr. and Clara Golden Nesbit. Eddie enjoyed spending time with her family. Eddie is survived by her daughter, Marcia Toland and her husband,...

Josephine Ann Geiger

Josephine Ann Geiger

Feb 3, 2019

Joann Geiger, 90, formerly of Avondale Estates, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 9, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude Voss. Joann is survived by her sons; Kenny Geiger his wife Debbie, Bob Geiger his wife Sloane, Jerry Geiger, Charlie Geiger his wife...

Harriett "Pinky" Fortner

Harriett "Pinky" Fortner

Feb 3, 2019

Evelyn Harriett Fortner of Scottdale, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019. She is survived by her daughters Debbie Beagle and Kim Jannakos, and her son-in-law, Ted Jannakos; as well as her five grandchildren: Alexandria Coppedge, Abbigale Coppedge, Johnny Beagle, Alyssa Jannakos, and Andrew Jannakos, and her great-grandson Anthony Mac (punkin). She has one brother, the Rev. Timothy...

Dr. John "Jack" Hassinger

Dr. John "Jack" Hassinger

Feb 2, 2019

Dr. John Thomas "Jack" Hassinger, 83, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. Born June 4, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Mary Hassinger. Jack graduated McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and the University of Ottawa Medical School. After serving as a MASH surgeon in...

William Frank Bibb

William Frank Bibb

Feb 1, 2019

William Frank Bibb, 69, died peacefully at home Friday, February 1, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Atlanta and worked his way through Georgia Tech graduating in physics. He entered the Army where he served at Edgewood Arsenal, MD working in the biophysics lab. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Atlanta and earned his MS in biology at...

Ann Terry Rice

Ann Terry Rice

Jan 30, 2019

Ann Terry Rice age 92 of Atlanta passed away January 30, 2019. Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed. Ann attended Decatur Girls High School and played saxophone in the Girls High School Band. Ann worked as a church secretary for many years at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church and North Avenue Presbyterian Church....

Sandra Ruth Turpin

Sandra Ruth Turpin

Jan 30, 2019

Sandra Ruth Turpin, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Sandra was born in Memphis, TN on Dec. 30,1944 to Duward and Ruth Jaeger Turpin. They moved to Atlanta when she was eight years old but she loved Atlanta and considered it her home. Sandra graduated from Sylvan Hills High School, attended Georgia State, and graduated from Greenleaf...

Laura Sue (Spratling) Theriot

Laura Sue (Spratling) Theriot

Jan 29, 2019

Laura Sue Spratling Theriot, loving daughter, sister and aunt, passed away on January 29, 2019 at the age of 63 with her family by her side. A remembrance of Laura will be held Saturday February 2, 2019 from 1 - 3 pm at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, followed by a graveside service at Flora Hills Memory...

Shylo Loraine Dyche

Shylo Loraine Dyche

Jan 28, 2019

Shylo Minchey Dyche, 48, of Decatur, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Monday January 28, 2019. A native of Augusta, GA she was a manager at Sprouts Grocery Store. Shylo was preceded in death by her husband, Bradley Edward Dyche on April 27, 2018. She is survived by her two sons, Brandon & Jared Dyche; brothers, Austin Mincey and...

Kelly Mccullough Hollins

Kelly Mccullough Hollins

Jan 28, 2019

Kelly McCullough Hollins of Decatur, age 60, passed away January 28, 2019. He was a loving husband and father who will be deeply missed. Born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Kelly moved to Atlanta to join Gwyn, the love of his life. He worked as an independent stock investor. Kelly and Gwyn met 41 years ago as college students...

Barbara Jeannine Maltais

Barbara Jeannine Maltais

Jan 25, 2019

On Friday, January 25th, 2019, Barbara Jeannine Maltais, loving wife and mother of three children, suddenly passed away at age 60.Jeannie was born on November 22, 1958 to the late James Thomas Garner and Bette Gail (Manny) Garner in Atlanta, Georgia. She studied Intensive Business English at the University of Hawaii. She had two daughters, Cherie and Angel, and a...

Charles Everett Sward

Charles Everett Sward

Jan 24, 2019

Charles Everett Sward (Chick), 79, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his wife and two children. Chick leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Linda (McDonald) Sward; his son and daughter-in-law, Doctors Chris and Lisa Sward; his daughter and son-in-law, Stacey and Grant Norwood; his three granddaughters, Maddie and Mallory Barnes and Anna Sward; his step-grandson,...

James Murphy Shapiro

James Murphy Shapiro

Jan 24, 2019

James Murphy “Jake” Shapiro, June 28, 2005 - January 24, 2019 "You gave us forever within the numbered days, and for that we are forever blessed.” James Murphy “Jake” Shapiro chose his angel’s wings Thursday, January 24, at his home in Tucker, GA at the age of thirteen. Jake is survived by his parents, Stephanie Klock and Paul Rabstejnek and...