Obituaries

Mary Ruth Wilkinson

Mary Ruth Wilkinson

Nov 25, 2016

Mary Ruth Wilkinson, a resident of the Winnona Park Community for over 51 years went home to be with the Lord, November 25, 2016. Her faith has become sight and she worships her Lord and Savior now with her beloved husband of 61 years, Ben and their third son, Manford.Thanksgiving was the one time each year the entire family would...

Jane Mork Gibson

Jane Mork Gibson

Nov 23, 2016

Jane Mork Gibson, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, colleague and friend, with in addition a long career as a historian of Philadelphia industry and technology, died on Wednesday November 23, after a brief illness, in Atlanta, Georgia. Family members were by her side. She was 93.Jane Mork Gibson was born in Houston, Texas to Raymond and Blanche Mork...

Carol Anne Hill

Carol Anne Hill

Nov 22, 2016

Carol Anne Smith Hill, 72, of Clarkston, beloved wife and mother, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Born August 2, 1944, in Alexandria, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Frost Smith. Carol enjoyed the ocean, spending time in the sun, with her family, and watching movies. She will be remembered for her outgoing personality and...

Jane Lois King

Jane Lois King

Nov 20, 2016

Mrs. Jane Lois Martin King, 90, was born November 5, 1926 in the Grant Park area, Atlanta, GA. She passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016.Jane entered grammar school at the age of 4 and graduated from Girls High School in 1944.Jane was employed by Bell South located in the Hurt Building, downtown Atlanta as an Equipment Draftsman. She then...

Susan Carter Ricks

Susan Carter Ricks

Nov 19, 2016

Susan Carter Ricks, 73, of Tucker, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016. Born June 27, 1943, in Austin, Texas, she was the daughter of the late John Edward, Jr. and Joyce Stanbra Carter.A devoted Mom, Grandmom, mother-in-law, and friend, she loved life and especially her grandchildren: Leah, Hailey, and Curtis. She loved the beach, attending theatre events at the Fox...

Arthur B. Haven Jr.

Arthur B. Haven Jr.

Nov 19, 2016

Arthur B. Haven, Jr. passed on November 19, 2016 surrounded by his family at home. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rose and devoted sons, John and Paul Haven; sister Judy Beer and nephew Doug Beer; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Anne & Warren Blanchard; grandchildren Tyler, Zachary, Jarod and Malynn Haven. Art was born in Evanston, IL...

Annette W. Braselton

Annette W. Braselton

Nov 17, 2016

Annette Woods Braselton, 78, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016. Born May 4, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Woods and Mary Shealy Woods. Annette graduated from Decatur High School and went on to Emory University where she earned her Bachelor's degree and continued on to Stetson University earning her Master's degree....

Wanda Roberta Mccullough

Wanda Roberta Mccullough

Nov 17, 2016

Mrs. Wanda Roberta Newman McCullough, 92, of Decatur passed away the evening of Thursday, November 17, 2016. Born in Maryville, Tennessee, she was a member of the Baptist Church, the beloved mother of four children and a wonderful friend and neighbor to many. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, James S. (Jake) McCullough, and her sons Thomas...

William Pratt

William Pratt

Nov 16, 2016

Mr. William Pratt Jr. AKA "Shorty" was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. Mr. William Pratt born on May 17, 1947 passed away on November 16, 2016 he was 69 years old. Shorty loved the Lord and spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Pratt was a member of Alcove Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by son,...

Drew Conly Ferguson

Drew Conly Ferguson

Nov 16, 2016

In loving memory of Drew Conly Ferguson, November 23, 1970 - November 16, 2016. Loving son to Sally Wade and brother to Kelli Means. Please join us for a memorial service honoring Drew's life on Saturday December 3, 2016, 3:00 PM at Perimeter Church Chapel, 9500 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30097 Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons...

Martha Plant

Martha Plant

Nov 16, 2016

Martha Lou Hood Plant, 72, of Atlanta, loving wife and mother, passed away November 16, 2016. Born in Fontana Dam, NC, October 18, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Love Stewart "L.S." and Rubye S. Hood. As a young child her and her family moved to Leesburg, FL, where she graduated from Leesburg High School. In 1961 she...

Robert "Bobby" Lamar Bennett

Robert "Bobby" Lamar Bennett

Nov 15, 2016

Robert "Bobby" Bennett, 35, of Monroe, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. He was born and raised in Stone Mountain, GA. Bobby was predeceased by his step-father, Barry Bolt; and grandfather, Billy Bennett. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Patricia "Trisha" Bennett; daughter, Savannah "Gracie" Bennett; and his mother, Shelby Bennett. He is also survived by...

Dr. Joseph Caldwell Tatum

Dr. Joseph Caldwell Tatum

Nov 13, 2016

Joseph Caldwell Tatum passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was born in Charlotte N.C. in 1934 but spent his early years in Columbia, SC. There, he graduated from Dreher High School and then went on to the University of South Carolina where he was a member of ATO fraternity. He went on to Emory University...

Iris Ann Magid

Iris Ann Magid

Nov 12, 2016

Iris Fensom Magid, 92, of Atlanta, passed away on November 12th 2016. She was born June 21, l924 in London England. She met her husband Malcolm J. Magid, an American bomber pilot, during World War II. They were married in London near the end of the war. She came to the United States with her husband after the war and...

Rosemary O'Toole

Rosemary O'Toole

Nov 12, 2016

Rosemary O'Toole, age 95, of Decatur, died Saturday, November 12, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband William J. O'Toole and her sons, Dennis M. O'Toole and William "Bones" O'Toole. She is survived by her four daughters, Sally (John) Rhodes, Maureen O'Toole, Mary O'Toole (Ken Peters) and Kathleen (Clay) Winkler; three sons, Pat O'Toole, John O'Toole (Judy Jankovsky) and Kevin...

Annie C. Lee

Annie C. Lee

Nov 12, 2016

Mrs. Annie (Anna) Cole Lee (widow of Mr. Floyd Lee) of Stone Mountain, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 12, 2016. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Ann and Herman Thompson of Lawrenceville, grandchildren: Tommy and Amy Thompson of Lawrenceville and Joseph and Shelby Thompson of Stone Mountain. Survivors also include her sister...

Myrtie Annette Wilkerson Childs

Myrtie Annette Wilkerson Childs

Nov 11, 2016

Mrs. Myrtie W Childs, age 93, of Decatur, GA passed away Friday November 11, 2016. Myrt was born May 7, 1923, in McDonough, GA to the late Roy and Katie Wilkerson. Mrs. Childs is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wilton Childs; sisters Dot Bailey, Helen Cowart and brother, R. Elton Wilkerson. She is survived by her sister, Beckie...

Marie Catherine Moss Goddard

Marie Catherine Moss Goddard

Nov 10, 2016

Marie Catherine Goddard, 85, died on Thursday November 10th, 2016. She is survived by one sister, six children, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her funeral will be on Monday November 14th in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. The family will receive friends on Sunday November 13th, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at A.S. Turner and Sons,...

Caroline Isabelle Gammell

Caroline Isabelle Gammell

Nov 10, 2016

Caroline Phillips Gammell of Atlanta died Thursday at the age of 89. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina she moved to Atlanta during elementary school and graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1944. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology from Georgia State College for Women in 1948 and married James Lovick Gammell on August 20, 1949. She worked in...

Marvin Evander Sikes. Jr.

Marvin Evander Sikes. Jr.

Nov 9, 2016

Marvin Evander Sikes Jr, who passed on Wednesday at 81, will be best remembered for his wisdom, leadership, friendship and expertise with anything on 4, 6 or 18 wheels. He left this world surrounded by his loving wife of 60 years, Carolyn, their children and spouses and their grandchildren. He will be deeply missed, but we are comforted knowing he...