Obituaries

Jeannette Snee Murphy

Jeannette Snee Murphy

Jan 3, 2019

Jeannette Snee Murphy, born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 7, 1927 passed away in Atlanta at age 91 on January 3, 2019. Jeanette was the only child of the late Daniel A. Snee, and Jennie Ellen Snee. Jeanette lived in Atlanta all her life, where she attended Sacred Heart High School and after graduation attended the University of Georgia. Thereafter,...

Dr. Robert F. Eaves, Jr.

Dr. Robert F. Eaves, Jr.

Jan 2, 2019

It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Dr. Robert F. Eaves, Jr. announces his passing on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019, at the age of 95. Dr. Eaves will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 77 years, Virginia, his children Suzanne and Bob, his grandchildren Priscilla, Mandy, and Bobby, and his seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased...

Robert Austin Dawkins

Robert Austin Dawkins

Jan 1, 2019

Robert Austin Dawkins passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Robert was born in Atlanta on July 4, 1931 to Edwin P. Dawkins and Bobbie Roberts Dawkins. Robert was a man of impeccable character, had a great sense of humor, was a loving husband and father and a gifted athlete. Robert loved living in Atlanta and...

Gloria Anna Bennett Smith

Gloria Anna Bennett Smith

Dec 31, 2018

Gloria Bennett Smith, aged 93, passed away on Monday evening, December 31, 2018 in her home in Decatur. She was born in Atlanta, on Aug. 25, 1925. She graduated from Girls’ High School and worked for Bell South. In 1948, she married Tommy Smith and they continued to live in Atlanta. In 1962, they built a home in DeKalb County...

Walter Tourison Lamond

Walter Tourison Lamond

Dec 31, 2018

Obituary for Walter Tourison Lamond Walter Tourison Lamond, 89, was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 2, 1929 to James Lamond and Hazel Lamond. While in hospice on Monday, December 31, 2018, Mr. Lamond passed away peacefully in his sleep after a battle with respiratory illnesses and cancer. Walter was a man who devoted himself to helping others, from serving...

Pauline Barwick Edwards

Pauline Barwick Edwards

Dec 30, 2018

Pauline Edwards (80) of Tucker died peacefully Sunday evening, December 30, 2018, surrounded by her family. Pauline had a true heart for people. For her family and friends this is a loss beyond words. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and friend. Pauline is predeceased by her parents, Willie Fred Barwick and Ruth Cribbs Barwick;...

June Auchmuty Townsend Motley

June Auchmuty Townsend Motley

Dec 29, 2018

June Auchmuty Townsend Motley, 81, of Decatur, passed away on December 29, 2018 from complications of dementia. She was born in LaGrange GA on August 26, 1937. June was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates and the chancel Choir. She was a teacher for 35 years in the city of Atlanta and was loved by...

Richard William White

Richard William White

Dec 28, 2018

Richard William White was born on April 25, 1982. On Friday, December 28, 2018, Richie died unexpectedly. He is survived by his father, John (Mary), mother, Melba Sexton, brothers, Matt (Melissa) and John (Melinda), sisters Mauryne and Olivia, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and Mrs. Mary Siegel, who loved him as if he was her own....

Susan A. Biddle

Susan A. Biddle

Dec 28, 2018

Susan Biddle, 77, passed away in hospice with family by her side in Atlanta, Georgia on December 28, 2018. She was the beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Steele and is survived by loving husband of 52 years, Jim Biddle, and her sons, Bill and Chris Biddle. We will miss her booming voice and bright smile very much....

Virginia "Jenny” Lee (Leslie) Allen

Virginia "Jenny” Lee (Leslie) Allen

Dec 25, 2018

Ms. Virginia "Jenny" Lee (Leslie) Allen passed December 25, 2018, at the tender age of 70. Jenny worked for the Spur Station on Scott Boulevard, here in Decatur, from 1975 until 2002. Jenny is survived by her daughter, Tanja Marie Brantley; her son, Toby Lee Allen (Maria); her grandchildren: Amber Marie Brantley-Dunn, Brandon Lee Brantley, Sebastian Dreco Allen, Jordy Gabriel...

June Larue Smith

June Larue Smith

Dec 22, 2018

Mrs. June Scoggins Smith,100, of Clarkston, GA passed away on Saturday , December 22, 2018. She was the youngest child of Matthew I. and Jennette Beck Scoggins. June was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm C. Smith. She was also preceded in death by her 8 brothers and sisters. June is survived by her nieces and nephew, Libby (Larry)...

Donald "Donnie" Vincent Creeden

Donald "Donnie" Vincent Creeden

Dec 20, 2018

Donald ( Donnie) Vincent Creeden passed away suddenly on December 20, 2018, at Grady Hospital. Donnie was born in the Bronx, New York, to Donald Creeden and Teresa McGloin on June 17,1968 . Donnie has lived in Georgia since the age of three and was a long-term employee of the VCS of Veteran’s Hospital. He is survived by his brother...

Walter Dunmore Needham

Walter Dunmore Needham

Dec 20, 2018

February 1,1938 – December 20, 2018 Walter Dunmore Needham II (Walt), beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 20. He was born on February 1, 1938 to his late parents, John Dunmore Needham and Florence Eileen Needham. Walter grew up with his 3 siblings in the Salvation Army living in Baltimore MD, Tampa, FL, Charlotte...

Willie Lee Austin, Jr.

Willie Lee Austin, Jr.

Dec 19, 2018

Willie L. Austin, Jr., age 89, of Loganville passed away on December 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Jessie Hay Austin and his son, Mark Allen Austin. He is survived by his grandchildren, Jeff, Amanda and Katie Austin; daughter-in law, Pam Austin all of Loganville, GA; sister, Myra A. Messer of Clarkston, GA;...

Jewel Helen Gilroy

Jewel Helen Gilroy

Dec 18, 2018

Jewel Helen Ford Gilroy, 91, of Decatur, passed away on December 18, 2018. She is survived by her sons Gary Gilroy (and wife Teresa), of Lawrenceville, and Brent Gilroy (and his wife Laura) of Charlotte, NC, as well as a granddaughter, Kate Gilroy of Silver Spring, MD. Robert L. Gilroy, her husband of almost 60 years, passed away in 2007....

James Hamilton

James Hamilton

Dec 18, 2018

James “Jimmy” Hamilton, 77, of Decatur passed away Tuesday,December 18, 2018. Jimmy was a 1963 graduate of Briarcliff High School, and was employed by Jimco. Jimmy was an active member of Decatur First Baptist Church and a member of the Alert Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Citizen Advocacy of Atlanta & DeKalb and served on the...

Vivian Ann Hardin

Vivian Ann Hardin

Dec 18, 2018

Mrs. Vivian Ann Hardin sadly passed away on Tuesday December 18, 2018 to be with the Lord. She was born to Miss Gracie Appleby in Jackson County. She move to Atlanta in 1980 at that time. She join Church in Atlanta where she faithful served until her on timely passing. She was always a passionate person and a God fearing...

Harry Paul Tuggle, Jr.

Harry Paul Tuggle, Jr.

Dec 18, 2018

1926 - 2018 Harry Paul (Paul) Tuggle, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 18. He was born on April 25, 1926 to his late parents, Harry Paul Tuggle, Sr. and Eva Kennamer Tuggle of Birmingham, Alabama. Paul grew up in Birmingham, served in the Merchant Marines and the U.S. Army during World War...

Alfred Eugene Bastin, Sr.

Alfred Eugene Bastin, Sr.

Dec 18, 2018

Alfred (Al) Eugene Bastin Sr, died at his home on December 18, 2018 following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 9, 1929 in Louisville, KY, but moved to Atlanta as an infant. He lived most of his life in Decatur, save for one year in Birmingham during WWII. He was the fifth child of Clinton and Adelaide Bastin....