Obituaries

Clyde Marable Mccarty

Clyde Marable Mccarty

Jul 16, 2017

Clyde Marable McCarty was born in El Paso, Texas on June 29th, 1922 to James Rose Marable, a tailor, and Mary Spotswood Glinn Marable, a seamstress. The family returned to South Carolina and later moved to 510 Wabash Avenue NE Atlanta, Georgia. Clyde grew up in Atlanta, attending Girls High School, and went on to attend the University of South...

Anthony Demarlo

Anthony Demarlo

Jul 14, 2017

Anthony DeMarlo (Born July 16, 1944, Died July 14, 2017) Tony met the one and only love of his life, Linda Brackman, when they were in junior high school. They married shortly after finishing high school and not long ago celebrated their 50th anniversary. A star football player for Foley, Alabama High School, Tony went on to play for Georgia...

Gerald Andrew Adamson

Gerald Andrew Adamson

Jul 14, 2017

Gerald Andrew Adamson, of Decatur, Georgia, died Friday, July 14, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 12, 1942, in Atlanta, GA to the late Albert Andrew Adamson, Jr. and Lois Pons Adamson. Gerald served in the Marine Reserves for six years and had a career in sales with Citizen Watch Company and with...

Sylvia Elizabeth Sloan Raiford

Sylvia Elizabeth Sloan Raiford

Jul 13, 2017

Sylvia Elizabeth Sloan Raiford, 76, of Atlanta, died peacefully at home Thursday, July 13, 2017, with her daughter and her dear friend at her side. Sylvia was born July 19, 1940, in Atlanta, Ga, to the late William Crawford and Beulah Lucille Keith Sloan. In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her former husband, Thomas Conaway...

John Lee Hall

John Lee Hall

Jul 13, 2017

John Lee Hall, 58, of Charlotte, NC, beloved father, husband, brother and friend passed away suddenly Thursday, July 13, 2017. Born May 8, 1959, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Byron Warner and Opal Gresham Hall. John graduated with a B.S. in Printing from Georgia Southern University and spent over 30 years in the Financial Printing...

Kerry Abraham

Kerry Abraham

Jul 9, 2017

Kerry Abraham of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully July 9th, 2017 at the age of 58. Kerry was a mother, wife, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, and friend that was loved by many. She was the owner of a smile that lit up the world! Born in Syracuse, New York on October 25th, 1958, Kerry grew up as the oldest...

Katherine Boyd Brooks

Katherine Boyd Brooks

Jul 8, 2017

A lifelong learner who inspired others through her warmth and intellect, Katherine Thomas Brooks, 91, of Wesley Woods Towers, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, died July 8, 2017. Visitation at A. S. Turner and Sons, 2773 N. Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 13. Graveside service Sunday, July 16, 1:30 p.m., Elmwood Cemetery and Mausoleum, Birmingham, AL, officiated...

Walter Foster

Walter Foster

Jul 7, 2017

Walter Foster, age 103, of Atlanta died on July 7, 2017 of complications of Parkinson’s disease. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on November 2, 1913, he was the son of Walter Edward Foster and Margaret Faulkner Foster, both originally from England. With his family he emigrated at age eight to the United States and lived in Champaign, Illinois. Money was...

Daniel Mercer Grimes Sr.

Daniel Mercer Grimes Sr.

Jul 7, 2017

Daniel Mercer Grimes, Sr., age 81, passed away July 7, 2017. Danny is the son of James Rivers Grimes and Annie Maude Mercer. Danny was born August 26, 1935 in Milledgeville, GA, where he was raised and attended Georgia Military College. After graduating from GMC, he went on to obtain degrees in Business and Law from the University of Georgia,...

Chris Allan Frith

Chris Allan Frith

Jul 7, 2017

Chris Allan Frith, born on May 27, 1960, died at age 57 on July 7, 2017 at home in Stone Mountain, GA. He is survived by his mother, Joanne Frith; sister, Susan Traver; niece, Marrisa Giles and her husband, Cory. The funeral will be on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in the Chapel at Smoke Rise Baptist Church, 5901 Hugh Howell...

Thomas "Tom" Millin

Thomas "Tom" Millin

Jul 6, 2017

Thomas "Tom" Millin, 83 of Atlanta, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Tom was born to Samuel John and Rochina Millin on May 21, 1934 in Queens, NY. After a stint in the U. S. Navy he went to work for I.B.M. for the next 35 years, where he retired as a Senior...

Beatrice Antley

Beatrice Antley

Jul 5, 2017

Beatrice Antley died on July 5, 2017 at the age of 102. She was a mother, wife and sister, devoted to her family and church throughout her life. She was a good, sweet, hard-working lady who loved many and was loved and respected in return. She will be missed by her family and those who knew her. Known to her...

Bernadette Constance

Bernadette Constance

Jul 5, 2017

The lovely Bernadette Constance passed away unexpectedly early morning on July 5, 2017 at DeKalb Medical Center. Bernadette was loved by many and will be forgotten by none. Her carefree spirit was inviting, her style was fierce, her laughter was contagious and her smile is something we will never forget. Bernadette had a wonderful education and her dedication to learning...

Joan Kathleen Bjork

Joan Kathleen Bjork

Jul 4, 2017

Joan Kathleen Bjork passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2017 after a short illness at the age of 86. She resided at Clairmont Place in Decatur, GA for the past 7 years where she made many friends with both residents and staff. She was born in Elgin, IL and lived in Crystal Lake, IL for her entire childhood. After graduation...

Leighton Burroughs Deming, Jr.

Leighton Burroughs Deming, Jr.

Jul 4, 2017

Leighton Burroughs Deming, Jr., 73, of Cumming, GA, passed away on July 4th, 2017 in Cumming, GA. Leighton was born in Royston, GA to Leighton Burroughs Deming, Sr. and Martha Ellen Phillips Deming on September 10, 1943. He graduated from Cross Keys High School in 1961. He graduated from Reinhardt College and attended Oglethorpe University. He earned JD and LLM...

Frances Kathryn Smith

Frances Kathryn Smith

Jul 3, 2017

Frances "MeMa" Smith, 97, of Stockbridge, beloved wife and mother, died Monday, July 3, 2017. Born May 20, 1920, in Thomson, GA, she was the daughter of the late Beverly Allen and Florence Waddell Anchors. MeMa is survived by her three sons, Melvin A. Smith and his wife, Gail, Dr. Alan D. Smith and his wife, Stephanie, and Don S....

Walter Ray "Ray Ray" Brown

Walter Ray "Ray Ray" Brown

Jul 2, 2017

Walter Ray Brown Husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, Bulldog fan, lover of the Braves, and world class gardener. Exceptional man with the driest wit and sweetest, slyest smile ever. He will be greatly missed and yet memories and stories will keep him with us forever. Ray was a member of Jackson Hill Baptist Church and then Briarlake Baptist Church for...

Catherine C. Boring

Catherine C. Boring

Jul 2, 2017

Catherine Chase Boring passed away on the morning of July 2, 2017 at her home in Decatur with her husband and three children close by. She was 67 years old. Cathy will always be remembered for her compassion, love of nature, intelligence, and her commitment to her friends, family, and community. Born to John Alden and Mary Eleanor Chase in...

Walter Lee Rowe, Jr.

Walter Lee Rowe, Jr.

Jul 2, 2017

Walter Lee Rowe, Jr., 60, of Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away on July 2, 2017 at Harbor Grace Hospice from medical complications. Walter was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 3, 1957. A native of Decatur, GA, Walter is a graduate of Georgia State University. His parents, Walter Lee Rowe, Sr. and Mamie Snead Rowe, preceded Walter in death. He...

Ruth Adelaide Harris

Ruth Adelaide Harris

Jul 2, 2017

Ruth Adelaide Jones Harris, former wife of Floyd O. Harris, Jr, transitioned from this world Sunday evening, July 2, 2017. Born in 1925 at her family home in Katesville, NC, Ruth was an entrepreneurial woman with a strong commitment to her family, her church, her garden club, and her circle of friends. Among her many varied and interesting occupations: she...