May 21, 2018

The Rev. James L. Sanders died May 21, 2018. He was born August 22, 1928 in LaGrange, GA to the late Walter E. and Millie Knowles Sanders. He was preceded in death by this first wife, Betty Alice Curry Sanders to whom he was married for fifty-five years. He is survived by his present wife, Janice Clotfelter Sanders and four...

May 20, 2018

Jerry Goodman of Hampton Georgia,passed away May 20,2018 at age 72, he worked for Lucent Technology for 30 years .He is survived by his wife Chong Shik Goodman,a son Bobby Goodman, and his sister, Trisha Goodman. He is proceeded by siblings, nieces & nephews. Services for Mr. Goodman will be held at A.S.Turner & Sons on Thursday, May 24, 2018...

May 20, 2018

Stephen Elliott, age 94 of Decatur, GA, went to his final resting place Saturday, May 19, 2018. He was born in Arima, Trinidad, the 6th of 8 children. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, 2 children, 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will be cremated. If you would like to...

May 19, 2018

John Ansley Griffin, Jr. 68, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018. Born in Atlanta July 10, 1949, he was the son of the late John, Sr. and Wallace Lyons Griffin. A private graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Westview Cemetery. Feel free to leave the family your condolences via the guestbook provided.

May 19, 2018

May 18, 2018

Michael Gordon Crawford, 65, of Stone Mountain, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018. Born in Georgetown, Guyana April 4, 1953, he was the son of Sybil Winifred Biscombe Crawford and the late Eric Alwyn Crawford. Mikey enjoyed cooking, crafting, building things, mechanical work, and spending time with his family and friends. He was well...

May 18, 2018

Mary Ann Grammas Balsamides, 86, of Atlanta, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away Friday, May 18, 2018. Born March 12, 1932 in Atlanta, GA she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anastasia Grammas. Mary was very creative and enjoyed gardening. She was a lifetime member of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral and of the Philoptochos Society and...

May 16, 2018

Rebecca Susan Van Marter, 64, of Brookhaven, Georgia, passed away on May 16th, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. Rebecca was a developer of people and a role model beyond compare, leaving the world a better place because of her dedication, determination, and investment in everyone around her. Professionally, she was an expert in community and organizational dynamics...

May 16, 2018

Teri Ann Kemper started her final Journey on May 16, 2018. Teri was born on September 19, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She worked at Southern Bell For many years and was an active supporter of Citizens Advocacy. Teri was Survived by her daughters Jessica Walton, Sonja Beckham, and Lashonda Person; Grandchildren Hailey, Madison, and Christopher Walton, Nicholas Bell, Alant’e and...

May 15, 2018

Elizabeth Dixon was born in 1927 in Dallas, Texas and passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2018. She had a remarkable career in the International Lions Club organization beginning in 1958 and continuing until she retired in 1993. Even after retirement, she continued as a member serving in several leadership positions with the Atlanta Lions Club. From her entrance into...

May 14, 2018

Joyce Cornelia Scarbrough Bradford, 84, of Augusta, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away Monday, May 14, 2018. Born July 12, 1933 in Atlanta, GA she was the daughter of the late Morris Herald and Emma Lee Gibbs Scarbrough. Mrs. Bradford was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...

May 14, 2018

Charles Alan McClure, 67, of Tucker, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Decatur Hospital after suffering from an extended illness. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of A.S. Turner & Sons with interment to follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. Friends and family members will be received from 1-3...

May 12, 2018

May 10, 2018

It is with regret that we announce the death of William Graham Thomas. Graham was born to Minnie and William Thomas on December 22, 1927. He grew up in the city of Decatur, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Greg Thomas. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rita Willis Thomas, step-children, Annette and...

May 10, 2018

Joel Dawson Barnett, 76, of Decatur passed away on Thursday May 10th , 2018. Joel was a truck driver with Central Truck Lines and ended his career with Arkansas Best Freight (ABF). Joel was preceded in death by his wife, Jacquelyn O’Kelley Barnett and is survived by his sons, Michael Barnett and his wife, Fran and Lynn Barnett. Also surviving...

May 10, 2018

Stephen Alexander Leslie, age 20, dearly loved by his family and friends, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018. Stephen was born on July 1, 1997, in Charleston, South Carolina. His parents, Brian and Tamra Leslie were blessed to welcome Stephen in their lives when he was just three months old, and were given the gift of life and exuberant...

May 10, 2018

Mary Griggs Golsan, 89, of Stone Mountain, beloved mother, passed away on Thursday May 10th, 2018. Born in LaGrange, GA on February 12, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn Griggs. She loved gardening, playing bridge, traveling and always looked forward to attending sunday school and church. Mary attended Auburn University and worked for the American...

May 9, 2018

James Anthony “Jim” Honekamp, beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. He was surrounded by his family in the last hours of his life. He was born November 13, 1924 in Cincinnati, OH to Anthony and Mildred Honekamp. He graduated from Xavier High School and was drafted into the Army...

May 7, 2018

Joyce Leff Prather, 71, of Atlanta, beloved wife, passed away on May 7, 2018. She was married to James Emory Prather, sister, Susan Stoltz also survive. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

May 7, 2018

On Monday, May 7, 2018, exactly forty-six years after Jill gave her life to Jesus, Julia (Jill) Alyson Kelley Stewart, 54, passed into eternal life surrounded by her loving family. She was a cherished wife, mother, daughter and friend who will be missed by many. Her infectious smile and her sparkling blue eyes provided a glimpse of her beautiful soul....