Sep 5, 2017

Marlene Branson Coats, 85, of Tucker, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Marlene was born on May 6, 1932 to the late Carey Clyde and Mary Catherine Petty Branson in Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina. Her family moved to Morristown, Tennessee when she was 6 weeks old, then to Atlanta when she was 12. She attended Roosevelt High School...

Sep 5, 2017

Ernest Philip Guy, age 96, died peacefully in his home on September 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Patty, and daughters Phyllis and Patricia, as well as many nieces and nephews. Ernie was the son of Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Guy of Jackson, Tennessee; he was the ‘middle of the pack’ and the last...

Sep 4, 2017

Walter Cameron Conrad, 88, formerly of Pensacola, FL died Monday, September 4, 2017. "Sonny" or 'Satch" was born October 17, 1928 in Richmond, VA. He attended Plant High School in Tampa, FL. After serving in the Navy, he graduated from Florida State University where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He eventually settled in Pensacola where he...

Sep 4, 2017

David Randy Ward, Sr., 54, of Atlanta, passed away on September 4, 2017 at Atlanta Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Born October 14, 1962, in Atlanta, Ga, he was the son of the late Carl Ray Ward and Carolyn Ewing Ward. David enjoyed singing, watching the Falcons, cooking out making the best burgers in town, telling family and friends...

Sep 4, 2017

Helen Kent Dillard, age 85, of Atlanta died Wednesday September 4, 2017. Helen is preceded in death by her son, the late Charles Dennis Dillard. She is survived by son, James (Buddy) Dillard and his wife Debbie; two granddaughters, Andrea Daniel, Tiffany Dillard; three grandsons, Matt Dillard, Chad Dillard, Jordan Berry; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Thursday,...

Sep 4, 2017

Funeral services for Mary H. Golding, 94, a lifelong resident of Decatur will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2017 at A.S. Turner & Sons Chapel, Decatur GA. Burial will be at Decatur Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017 at A.S. Turner & Sons, 2773 North Decatur Road,...

Aug 31, 2017

Surrenity La'Riah Mead was born January 6, 2016 at DeKalb Medical in Decatur, GA, to her proud parents, Mariah Shainice Mead and Jerome Lavelle Hodges Jr. During Surrenity's brief, but joyous time on earth she was always a shining light to everyone around her. She especially enjoyed dancing, listening to music (a favorite being “The Itsy Bitsy Spider”), and hugging...

Aug 29, 2017

Born- Cleta Korine Wentz on August 7 1924 in Gentry, Arkansas. Born into eternal life August 29, 2017 93 years young and beautiful. Beloved Mother of 3, Grandmother of 10, Great-Grandmother of 24 and Great Great Grandmother of 10. Survived by her three children and their spouses: Pat and Frank Foster, Ray and Lynn Stanelle , A. G. and Marti...

Aug 27, 2017

Our sweet Margaret Cox is now feasting and dancing in Heaven as of August 27, 2017. She was being well cared for in an assisted living home and was loved by all there. Margaret recently celebrated year 90 on August 6th and certainly lived a long, healthy, and happy life. We know she is in enjoying her new home with...

Aug 26, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy Mertz McGarity, 89, of Atlanta died Saturday, August 26, 2017. Preceded in death by her late husband, Dr. William C. McGarity, Sr., she is survived by a sister JoAnn Mertz, and children William C. McGarity, Jr., Thomas E. McGarity, Dorothy M. Bentley, Elizabeth M. Jackson, their spouses, and eleven grandchildren. She was a devoted member of Glenn Memorial...

Aug 26, 2017

Martha Byers Barry Smith, age 97, passed away on August 26, 2017. Born in Fountain Inn, SC to the late John Andral Barry and Euzelia Hamrick Barry, she was predeceased by her husband, R. Theodore Smith, and a son, Isaac Barry Smith. Martha (or Mrs. Smith) was a graduate of Furman University and Southwestern Baptist Seminary. She served as Director...

Aug 24, 2017

Iola Abee Daniel, 90 years young, of Atlanta, beloved wife and mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. Born on October 3, 1926, in Dahlonega, GA she was the daughter of the late Fred Monroe and Emma Barrett Abee. As the oldest daughter of 13 children, Iola moved to Atlanta and spent her career of 34...

Aug 24, 2017

Ruth Parker Blalock Kugel was born August 19, 1921 and entered Heaven on August 24, 2017. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Decatur, Georgia where she graduated from Southwest DeKalb High School. She married James V. Blalock in 1942 and they enjoyed a loving marriage until his death in 1982. Ruth worked for many years as a record keeper at...

Aug 24, 2017

Ralph Noel Russell, 80, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2017. Born and raised in Alcoa, Tennessee, Ralph was the youngest of five children born to the late Cecil and Irene Russell. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. His family was always his first priority. Ralph was hard-working, generous, and loved to laugh with friends and...

Aug 23, 2017

James W. "Billy" Long went home to be with Christ on August 23, 2017. He grew up in the Scottdale community attending the Alliance Church. He spent his later life in Gwinnett County being a faithful member of Ingleside Presbyterian Church. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Roy C. Long, his mother, Dorothy M. Long and his sister,...

Aug 21, 2017

DAVIS, James Clayton (J.C.), Jr., 93, of Atlanta, GA went home to be with our Lord on August 21, 2017. Our hearts are heavy, but also filled with gratitude and joy for his exemplary life and steadfast love that shaped our lives and built our family. This remarkable yet humble man of God will be a legacy to his descendants....

Aug 20, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Bama Suzanne Marsh announces her departure into Heaven on Sunday, August 20th after a very short, but hard fought battle with cancer.  Known as Suzanne by family and friends but Mimi to her beloved granddaughter Isabelle, her life was one of gracious beauty, creativity and compassion. She was a person loved...

Aug 19, 2017

Aug 18, 2017

Fountotos, George, 71, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Friday, August 18th, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Stamatia and brother in-law, James Slay. George was born in Tarpon Springs, Florida and moved to Atlanta, Georgia in his youth. He graduated from East Atlanta High School and later joined the United States Navy where he...

Aug 15, 2017

Mrs. Maria Rosa Garcia, 91 of Marti, CUBA and Atlanta died Tuesday, Aug 15, 2017. Family visitation will be Thursday, Aug 17, 5:00–8:00 pm at A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home in Decatur. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Aug 18 at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Internment will follow at Arlington Memorial, Sandy Springs.