Obituaries
Edward Clayton Johnson, Jr.
Aug 2, 2016
Edward Clayton Johnson, Jr. suffered a major stroke Monday July 25th and passed away Tuesday, August 2nd at Emory University Hospital. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Dr. Johnson, son of Edward Clayton Johnson, Sr. and Frances Seymour Johnson, grew up in Savannah, Georgia but ultimately made Decatur, Georgia his permanent home. As a...
Mr. John Carson Fields
Jul 31, 2016
John Carson Fields, 86, of Clarkston, died July 31, 2016. A native of Cleveland, GA, Mr. Fields was the son of the late William and Carrie Burnett Fields. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was a retired civil engineer with the GA Department of Transportation. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mitchell; son, Ronald Fields; daughter, Kate Fields; brother,...
Claire Davis Smith
Jul 31, 2016
On Sunday July 31, 2016, Jesus stretched out his arms and took His child, Claire Davis Smith, to her eternal home. There, surely, she was greeted at the gate by her infant daughter, Megan, her youngest son, Wes, and her father, Robert F. Davis Sr., all having found their way to heaven in advance of her. Claire was born on...
Jorge Carlos Fernandez-Travieso
Jul 30, 2016
Jorge Carlos Fernandez-Travieso, beloved husband, father of two, son, brother and friend to so many, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the young age of 39. Jorge was a bright light that burned out too soon. He lived life to the fullest, embodying the motto work hard, play hard. Jorge was a...
Jean Claire Thornton Mcgriff
Jul 30, 2016
Jean Claire Thornton McGriff was the epitome of fun. She lived life to the fullest with joy, laughter and stubbornness. She was a wife, mother, daughter, "Memama," athlete, fighter and friend. A native of Decatur, she was born in Atlanta, GA, on May 1, 1933. She entered Heaven's Gate on July 30, 2016, no doubt greeted with open arms by...
Mrs. Lurlene M. Richardson
Jul 29, 2016
Lurlene M. Richardson, 91, of Decatur. died July 29, 2016. A native of Crawfordville, GA Mrs. Richardson was the daughter of the late Gordon and Elizabeth Taylor Meadows. She was predeceased by her husband, R. D. 'Bud" Richardson. Mrs. Richardson was retired from the Georgia Power Company. Survivors include many friends and family. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday...
Mr. Lewis Gardner Murray
Jul 28, 2016
Lewis Gardner Murray passed away peacefully in his home on July 28, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lisa; their two sons, Clark and Joseph; his two brothers, Arthur Murray and Prentice Murray, and their mother, Julia Murray. Lewis was known to be a southern gentleman, loved by all who met him, especially children and dogs....
Nina Virginia Holden
Jul 27, 2016
N. Virginia Holden, 86, of Atlanta passed away on Wednesday July 27, 2016 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Holden and is survived by her son, Robert A. Holden, Jr. of Atlanta; sister in law, Carol Culverhouse of Cartersville and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was born in New Orleans, she...
Alistair "Ali" Tait
Jul 26, 2016
Family to receive friends:Mac McGee Irish Pubon July 27, 2016 at 8:00 pm111 Sycamore Street, Decatur GA U.S.A. 30030 Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Michael (Mike) Sousa
Jul 25, 2016
Mike Sousa, 37, of Atlanta, GA was the son of Magareda Sousa and the late Joseph Sousa of Somerville, MA, the brother of Rui Sousa of Tewksbury Ma and Daniel Sousa of Wilmington. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and his life Partner, Ron Racca.Mike worked at Wellstar Hospital in Paulding County in Food Services.Mike had a zest...
Gregory George Duncan
Jul 25, 2016
Gregory George Duncan, devoted father, beloved brother, husband, and accomplished chef, passed away on July 25, 2016 in his home in Ellenwood, GA at the age of 53. Greg was born on December 14, 1962 in St. Mary, Jamaica, to Elaine Walker and Albert Muckle. He spent his early years in Jamaica and moved to New York when he was...
Bev O'Neal Cochran, Jr.
Jul 22, 2016
Beverly O'Neal Cochran, Jr, 82, died peacefully in his sleep July 22, 2016, at his home in Avondale Estates, GA. He was former administrator and CEO of The United Methodist Children's Home, Decatur.Born to Neal and Ruby Cochran in Tennille, GA, Bev grew up rough and angry in Augusta, Ga, playing hooky his entire third grade year, brawling in the...
Evelyn Arwood Garland
Jul 21, 2016
Evelyn Arwood Garland, 79, of Atlanta passed away on Thursday July 21, 2016. She worked as an order processor in the catalog center for Sears and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Allen Garland. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Picard; sister, Martha Arwood; granddaughter, Alaina Picard; grandson, Matthew Picard; Her services will be held Monday July...
David W.G. Macintyre
Jul 21, 2016
David W.G. Macintyre, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Thursday July 21, 2016. He was born June 25, 1937 in Franklinton, NC. Mr. Macintyre is survived by his wife, Nelda O. Macintyre, his daughter Sarah Catherine Goldstein, his son-in-law Ian Goldstein and stepchildren, Steven Oakley and Candace Crider. Mr. Macintyre attended Grady High School. He was a member of the...
Paul N. Welch, Sr.
Jul 20, 2016
Paul Nolan Welch Sr.September 5, 1935 – July 20, 2016Paul N. Welch Sr. 80, a long-time resident of the Northlake Community, passed away to be with the Lord Wednesday the 20th of July. He was born in Franklinton, LA to the late Nolan and Ouida Welch. Paul had one sister. Paul married Elaine Wilson Welch, on September 14th 1974. They...
Robert "Bob" Richard Ginn
Jul 19, 2016
Robert (Bob) R. Ginn was born August 21, 1933 in Atlanta to Alma Dearhart and Robert T. Ginn, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 19, 2016. Cause of death was congestive heart failure. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Schulze Ginn; children Linda Brown (Craig) of Atlanta, Robert A. Ginn (Amy) of Lawrenceville, David Ginn...
Thomas Lewis Marr
Jul 18, 2016
Thomas L. Marr, Jr. of Atlanta, GA passed away Monday, July 18, 2016. He was born on July 3, 1953 on a U.S. Army base in Munich, Germany to Charlotte Marr and Thomas L. Marr, Sr. Tom grew up in St. Petersburg, FL, where he and his sister Charlotte 'Tootie' Sanders had many adventures, including antique bottle hunting in the...
Mr. Jeffrey Owen Hipkins
Jul 18, 2016
Jeffrey O Hipkins age 51 of Lawrenceville, Ga passed away Monday July 15, 2016. He was born in Decatur, Ga on October 30, 1964. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Bettye Anne and Bill Hipkins, Grandparents Hope and Sarah Jennings and Kate and HB Hipkins. He is survived by sisters Claudia and Sam Wilson of Lawrenceville,...
Mrs. Matelyn L. Heyward
Jul 18, 2016
Mrs. Matelyn L. Heyward, 95, of Johns Creek, GA., a beloved mother, passed away Monday, July, 18, 2016; born August 18, 1920 in Jackson, MS to Willie Clyde and Otto Landrum. She had 2 sisters and one brother. Raised in NC, she moved to Atlanta during WWII where she worked at RFC. There, she met her future husband, Ned W....
Mr. Billy Wood Mulkey
Jul 18, 2016
Mr. Billy Wood Mulkey, 93, of Tucker, GA, died Sunday, July 17, 2016. He was a native of Marion County, GA. He retired from the Southern Railway Association in 1982. Prior to his time in the railroad business, Mr. Mulkey served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a communications specialist and was a graduate of Georgia State...
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