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.

Aug 13, 2017

Mark Marlow Godwin passed from this life Sunday August 13, 2017. He was attended by his brother, Chuck Godwin and daughter, Jessica Godwin during his final hours. Mark was born September 12, 1959 in Atlanta, Georgia and attended Valdosta High School where he was a member of the national championship marching band program at VHS under the direction of Frank...

Aug 12, 2017

Ann Marie Navez, 48, of Jonesboro, GA died on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from complications with cancer. She is survived by her Daughter, Maria Rowe of Clarksville, TN and Son, Joseph Mejia of Jonesboro, GA. She is also survived by her brother, Matthew James Drouin of Denver, CO and Father Kenneth Paul Drouin and Step-Mother Robin Drouin of Alfred, NY....

Aug 11, 2017

Foster Curtis Bryan passed away peacefully on August 11, 2017 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his father, George Foster Bryan, his mother, Annathea Grace Bryan and his brother, Ralph Marlin Bryan. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elinor Ann Clingan Bryan; his children Foster Curtis Bryan,...

Aug 10, 2017

Aug 6, 2017

William Clark Hedden, 89, of Decatur, died Sunday, August 6, 2017. Mr. Hedden was an Army veteran and a CPA. He is survived by his daughters, Kathy Justice and Alyson Larson; brothers, Hubert and Norman Hedden; granddaughter, Wendy Noland and his caregiver, Mary Hugley. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at A.S. Turner Funeral Home. Interment...

Aug 6, 2017

Carl Doane, recently of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully on Sunday August 6, 2017, at the age of 96. Carl was born on September 8, 1920 in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts to the late Henry and Thelma Chase Doane. Carl is survived by his wife, Kathryn and their daughter, Linda Doane Smith and her husband, Gary of Cumming. His grandchildren include...

Aug 6, 2017

Marjorie Lorena McCollum Miles went to her Heavenly Home on August 6, 2017. She was born on January 18, 1922 in Decatur, GA to Alice & John McCollum and grew up in the Atlanta/Ben Hill area. After her two brothers were called to the Armed Forces, Marjorie enlisted in the WACs in December 1944 and served from January 1945 to...

Aug 5, 2017

Gordon R Carrington, 85 of Atlanta died peacefully Saturday, August 5, 2017 from this earthly vessel to his Heavenly Home (2 Corinthians 5:8). Mr. Carrington is preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews with their families. Services to be held Saturday, August 19th @ 12:00 pm at Mount...

Aug 4, 2017

Thomas Paul Hensler Jr., beloved husband and father, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017, just weeks shy of his 92nd birthday on August 16. Born in 1925 in Clarkston, Georgia, to Mary Kilgore Hensler and Thomas Paul Hensler in a modest house behind Clarkston’s Methodist Church, he was a lover of life and whatever it brought him, especially when it...

Aug 4, 2017

Aug 4, 2017

Aug 3, 2017

S.Florine Underwood, 86, entered into rest in peaceful sleep at her residence, Thursday morning, August 3, 2017. Ms. Underwood (Flo) was born and raised in Murrayville, GA where she graduated from high school and then attended business college in Gainesville, GA. She then found work with a small business and later the A. B. Dick Co. where she served for...

Aug 2, 2017

Charles Warren Davidson MD of Avondale Estates, Georgia, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, after courageously battling cancer for over 3 years. He passed peacefully at home with his family at his side. He was born on July 3, 1927 in Lithonia, GA to John Keay Davidson, Jr., and Laura Elizabeth Lovingood Davidson. He attended Lithonia High...

Aug 2, 2017

Lorena Lea “Lori” Phillips, 60, lost her battle with cancer on August 2, 2017 in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Lori fought the battle with amazing faith, courage, grace, and even humor, with her champion (ex-husband and current fiancé) Lon Cotton at her side. Lori is also survived by her father, Finley William “Bill” Phillips (Jewell) of Owensboro, KY, mother, Norma Modena...

Aug 2, 2017

Sarah Vernon King, 108, of Marietta passed away Wednesday August 2, 2017. Sarah was born on a farm in 1909 in Moreland, GA to John and Elizabeth Nash King. She and her best friend, Lula Johnson, opened Our Beauty Shop in Grant Park. She was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church also located in Grant Park. She is survived...

Jul 31, 2017

Alton William Davis of Decatur died July 31, 2017. He is survived by son, Danny Alton Davis of Decatur, GA; brother, Bobby Davis; two nieces, Pam Bennett, Regina Olmstead; Life Partner, Fran Evans; . Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm at A. S. Turner & Sons Chapel with Rev. Larry Burgess officiating interment will follow at Decatur Cemetery....

Jul 30, 2017

Jonathan “Jon” O'Neal Merritt, 58, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017. Jon was a member of Peachcrest Baptist Church. During his working career, he was employed in construction, manufacturing, at several cabinet shops, and later an upholstery shop. Jon enjoyed nature and his 2 cats. He spent time bow hunting, bird-watching, and especially loved fishing. Although challenged in...

Jul 30, 2017

Ruth was born on a farm near Willacoochee in Atkinson County in rural South Georgia, the youngest of eight children (six girls, two boys) of sharecroppers Myrtie (Heron) Smith and Charles Dalton Smith II. She grew up on the farm picking peanuts and cotton, and attended the local country schools. She was always interested in books and reading; one of...