Obituaries
Myra H. Israel
Jun 13, 2016
On June 13, 2015 Major Myra H. Israel was Promoted to Glory from her home at Del Mar Gardens in Lawrenceville, GA. She was born December 25, 1928 in Orlando, FL to Henry & Alberta Gray Brown Hallden. In 1938 she accepted Christ as her Savior at a Youth Councils that was held in Jacksonville, FL. She was enrolled as...
Robert Henry Scheuer
Jun 12, 2016
Robert Henry Scheuer Sr. On Sunday June 12, 2016 Our dear father was called home to be home with the Lord. He is survived by Daughter Barbara F Skipper from Covington Ga, Son Robert Henry Scheuer Jr from Decatur Ga, Daughter Kathrine V Zaeri and Grand Daughter Jessica Zaeri of Alpharetta Ga.Brother George Scheuer of Stone Mountain Ga and Sister...
Elizabeth Jane Hunter
Jun 11, 2016
Elizabeth Jane Hunter, 82, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on June 11, 2016. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016, 2-3:30pm at Unity Atlanta Church, 3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners, Georgia. A reception will follow 3:30-5pm at the same location.Born on December 9, 1933, in Jacksonville, Florida, Elizabeth is survived by nieces, Katherine...
Charles Henry Grizzle
Jun 10, 2016
After 91 years, Charles Henry Grizzle, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on June 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by Sarah Elizabeth Hall Grizzle, his wife of 67 years, his parents and eight siblings. He is survived by his children, Carol Elizabeth Grizzle and Thomas Charles Grizzle (Donna) and three grandchildren, Ian Alexander Trimble, Lindsey Calder Trimble...
Shirley Webb Ivey
Jun 9, 2016
Shirley Webb Ivey, 81, of Atlanta, passed away on June 9, 2016. Born May 31, 1935, in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late George Terrell and Flora Webb. 'Miss. Shirley' enjoyed dancing, traveling, volunteering, and spending time with her family. In addition to owning her own dance studio, Shirley was a member of the Junior League and Cotillion...
Philip Brachman, Sr; Md
Jun 6, 2016
Philip Brachman, Sr., MD died unexpectedly Monday June 6, 2016. His children were at his bedside. He dedicated his life's work to public health and social justice. Dr. Brachman joined the Centers for Disease Control in 1954, where he was Director of the Epidemiology Intelligence Service from 1970 to 1981. After retiring from CDC, he began his second career as...
Lynda Sue Millican
Jun 6, 2016
Lynda Sue Millican, 59, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Monday June 6, 2016. Born May 17, 1957, she was the daughter of Phyllis Lent Millican and the late Basil F. Millican. Lynda is survived by her mother, Phyllis Lent Millican; sister, Patricia Millican; brother, Tom Millican (Beth); nephews, Greg Strayhorn (Shelley), Darryl (Stacey), Billy (Megan) and Storm; niece, Michelle...
Charles Russell Lee
Jun 6, 2016
Charles Russell Lee, a life long resident of Atlanta, passed away quietly on Monday June 6, 2016 at the age of 96. He was born in Atlanta on September 30, 1919, the 2nd son of the late Charles Carsby Lee and Corintha Ann Hall Lee. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, the former Dorothy Philena Shannon, and...
Florence Duella Hield Royall
Jun 3, 2016
Florence Duella Hield Royall passed away on June 3, 2016 at her home in Decatur, Georgia. Florence was born on November 18, 1920 in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of the late Horace And Duella Hield. Her family moved to Florida in 1929. She spent the rest of her childhood there and in Arizona. After graduating from high school Florence attended...
Mary Jo Foster
Jun 2, 2016
Mary Jo Floyd Foster, age 60, of Cartersville passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 following a brief illness. Born November 11, 1955, in Canton, GA, Ms. Foster was the daughter of the late Jimmy and Frances Floyd. Ms. Foster was a graduate of Wheeler High School and Chattahoochee Tech and was employed as an electronics technician for over 30 years....
Jesse Wade Atkins
May 31, 2016
Jesse Wade Atkins, Sr., 69, of Stone Mountain passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Born January 28, 1947, in Atlanta, he was the son of the late George Clinton and Edith Mae Sexton Atkins.He is survived by two sons, Malik Klein Ward of Stone Mountain, and Jesse W. Atkins, Jr.; step-daughter, Melinda Ward; step-son, David Ward; two granddaughters, Angelina and...
Mittie Morris Mcdearis
May 31, 2016
Mittie Morris McDearisNovember 21, 1917 – May 31, 2016Mittie was married and predeceased by Carl Richard McDearis. She is survived by their children Wayne McDedaris (Maxine), Susan Daniel (Garry), Tim McDearis (Tina), Carlene Wentworth (Bill), Ren McDearis (Linda), as well as eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Mittie loved her family and her church. Services will be held Saturday, June 4th...
Anne Richards Young
May 30, 2016
Anne Richards Young, 87, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. She was born in Crawfordville, Ga. but has lived in Stone Mountain for the past 47 years. She is survived by her children: Michael Richards Young, Linda Anne Wilkerson (Jim) and Marcus Young. Grandchildren: Michele Camp, Michael Richards Young Jr, Briana Snowden and Jackson Ray Young. Daughter-in-law, Lisa Sweet (Howard)....
Grace Massengale Nasworthy
May 29, 2016
Grace Massengale Nasworthy, 99, of Atlanta, passed away on Sunday May 29, 2016. Grace retired in 1985 after 46 years of service with The Christian Index and she was preceded in death by her husband, Norris Nasworthy. She is survived by her son, Joe Nasworthy; granddaughter, Kelly Nasworthy; grandson, Michael Nasworthy and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at...
Marion Cook Bird
May 28, 2016
Marion Cook Bird passed away on Saturday May 28. She is preceded in death by her late husband, F. Richard (Dick) Bird. She is survived by Stephen M Bird, Jeffrey S Bird, and David K Bird. Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Lanette Johnston Hutchins Wright
May 28, 2016
Lanette Johnston Hutchins Wright, 86, of Dunwoody passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. A native of Atlanta, she spent her childhood in the Decatur area, attending Clairmont Elementary and later graduating from Decatur High School. She went on to earn her BA from University of Georgia. Cherishing her memory are her husband, Richard "Dick" Wright; sons, Taylor E. Wright...
M. Virginia Tuggle, M.D.
May 28, 2016
M. Virginia Tuggle, M.D., of Decatur, GA died peacefully at home Saturday morning, May 28, 2016. Even though not well for some time, she remained remarkably strong in her faith in God and until a few months back was always "splendid". Born in Abbeville, S. C. on November 23, 1921, Dr. Tuggle was the daughter of the late Charles B....
James Leroy Garner
May 25, 2016
James Leroy Garner of Hoschton, Georgia, age 75, died peacefully on May 25th after a brief illness. Leroy served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He was a faithful member of Rehoboth Baptist Church for 40 years and Grove Level Baptist Church in recent years. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sandra Ross Garner, sons...
Joseph James Bodine
May 25, 2016
Joseph James Bodine, 18, of Decatur, GA, passed away on May 25, 2016. Joe was born July 21, 1997 and was the son of Albert Bodine and Lori Heemann. He attended The City Schools of Decatur and graduated from Decatur High School with many of the same friends he met in Pre-K. Joe loved lacrosse and played on teams from...
Marquitta Joan Daniels
May 24, 2016
Marquitta Joan Mullins Daniels, 77, of Atlanta, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Born February 9, 1939, in London, KY, she was the daughter of the late Joe Mullins and Beatrice Hyde Clements. She coached girl's youth soccer through the Rockdale Youth Soccer Association and played for the adult team. Marquitta was a graduate of Murphy High School - class...
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