Obituaries
Connie Sue Davis
May 23, 2016
Connie Sue Davis, 66, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. Born November 15, 1949, in Atlanta, she was the daughter to the late William Perry, Sr. and Ruby Lee Langley Davis. Connie enjoyed music, movies, books, her beloved cats, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving companion of 28 years, Jimmy Bullard; son,...
Edward Archie Lett, Jr.
May 23, 2016
Edward Archie "Eddie" Lett died May 23, 2016, in Atlanta, after a long illness. He was born in Atlanta November 11, 1946, attended local schools and graduated from Therrell High School, David Lipscomb College in Nashville, Tennessee, and Georgia State University for post-graduate studies. He was a life-long member of the church of Christ. Eddie was in the U. S....
Charles Lindsay Ross
May 23, 2016
On the evening of May 23, 2016, Charles Lindsay Ross (Charlie) passed away peacefully at his home after a short illness. He was surrounded by the women he loved, his wife and two daughters, and his granddog, Josie, on his lap. Charlie was 81 years old.Charlie was born on August 22, 1934 in Martinsville, Virginia. He was the only child...
Robert Neil Purcell
May 22, 2016
Robert "Bob" Neil Purcell of Decatur, GA passed away on May 22, 2016 at the age of 83. Bob was born on September 8, 1932 in Savannah, GA to Benjamin Franklin Purcell and Rona Jane Holland Purcell. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1957 with a degree...
Margaret Trent
May 21, 2016
Mrs. Margaret Trent, 92, died peacefully on May 21, 2016. She was a member of Memorial Lighthouse Baptist Church of Stone Mountain, GA where she had served as an organist. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Trent. She is survived by her sons, Bill Trent, and Jim and wife, Jennifer Trent; grandson, Billy and wife, Amy...
Irma Leona Burnette Mathews
May 21, 2016
Irma Leona Burnette Mathews, 93, of Loganville, beloved wife and mother, passed away on May 21, 2016. Born August 10, 1922, in Macon, GA, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Elizabeth Jackson Burnette and wife of 46 years to the late Lawrence Marion Mathews. Irma enjoyed painting, cross stitching, sewing, reading, watching the Braves, and spending time...
John Munagian
May 20, 2016
John Munagian, age 92, died on May 20, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. John is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lorraine; his daughter, Nora Munagian and son-in-law, Mark Norton of Avondale Estates, Georgia, his daughter, Marion Munagian...
David O. Benner
May 20, 2016
A memorial service celebrating the life of David Benner, of Stone Mountain, Georgia will be held at 1pm on Saturday, June 4th 2016 at Living Grace Lutheran Church. David died on May 16, 2016. Born on May 5, 1942 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania he is survived by sister Diane and husband Alan Shaddinger; brother Jonathan and wife Bonnie Benner; his daughter...
Col. Walter B. Russell
May 17, 2016
Lieutenant Colonel Walter B. Russell, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.), died in his sleep on May 17, 2016, at 5:10 a.m. He was 86 years old. Walt, as he was known to family and friends (many of whom also used his childhood nickname, Buddy), lived what most would consider a heroic life, bravely serving his country, and triumphing over physical disability....
Thomas Edward Crawford, Sr.
May 16, 2016
Thomas E. "Tom" Crawford Sr. died Monday in Tucker at age 87.He was born June 10, 1928 in Goggins, Ga. and was raised on a peach farm in Johnstonville. After graduating from Gordon Military School in Barnesville, he came to Atlanta in 1945, where he would live and work the rest of his life. Although he left the family farm...
Marcus Neil Brown
May 15, 2016
Marcus Neil Brown, 78, of Tucker, passed away on May 15, 2016. He was born on June 16, 1937 to Carl and Laura (Knox) Brown in Hazard , KY. Marcus and Wilma lived in Tucker, GA. Marcus is survived by his loving spouse of 60 years Wilma, daughter, Crystal (Harry) Willis; son, Scott (Gina) Brown; four grandsons, Dustin (Stephanie) Willis,...
Anthony W. Turner
May 15, 2016
Anthony W. Turner, 73, of Decatur, died May 15, 2016. A native of West Point, GA, Mr. Turner was the son of the late Samuel W. and Annie Mae James Turner. He was owner and operator of ABE Painting and was of the Roman Catholic faith. Mr. Turner was a U.S. military veteran. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday...
Helen Brown Hemphill
May 15, 2016
Proper Southern lady is how Helen Brown Hemphill will be remembered by most all of her family and friends. Helen was born on August 25, 1927 in Franklin County, GA to Tilman Emmett Brown and Eva Moore Brown. She grew up with her two brothers in the small town of Carnesville, GA and attended Cross Roads Baptist Church. She graduated...
Angelo Theo Angelato
May 15, 2016
Angelo Theo Angelato age 61 peacefully passed away on May 15, 2016. Angelo was a loving Son, Brother and Friend. He loved art and contributed many of his pieces to friends and family. For the last few years Angelo loved dotting on his friends at Atria of Buckhead. He cherished every moment he got to spend playing bridge, doing puzzles...
Stephen Paul Czarnecki
May 14, 2016
Stephen Paul Czarnecki, age 70, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on May 14, 2016. He was born November 21, 1945 in Buffalo, New York to Stephen J. and Helen (Adamski) Czarnecki. He attended Our Lady Help of Christians Elementary school and was a longtime altar boy and later primary organist for Sunday Masses. He graduated from St. Mary's High School...
Patricia Ann Bass
May 14, 2016
Patricia Ann Bass, 73, passed away in Piedmont Hospital on Saturday, May 14th 2016. She was born in Ft Myers, FL, December 29, 1942, to Reid Bass and Janiece Fisher Bass. Patricia grew up in Moultrie, GA, attended Abac Junior College, and later moved to Atlanta. With enthusiasm and joyfulness, Pat was a resident of Clairmont Crest, a Baptist senior...
Dennis Edward Matejka
May 12, 2016
Dennis Matejka was born 7/27/53 in Decatur Ga. and grew up in Avondale Estates. He graduated in 1971 from Avondale High School and then went to Dekalb Tech for HVAC training.Dennis moved to Kingston Springs TN in early 1980's where he was self employed and owner of a Lawn Care business and had many satisfied and devoted customers. His neighbors...
James Robert Wallace
May 11, 2016
James Robert Wallace of Tucker, Georgia died peacefully at home in the arms of his family on May 11 at the age of 77. He was born to James Carl Wallace and Ona Price Wallace on November 9, 1938 in Magnolia, Arkansas and married Helen (Adams) Wallace in Atlanta on June 21, 1975. Jim received both his undergraduate and Master's...
Jean T. Armour
May 11, 2016
Jean T. Armour, 85, of Suwanee, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Mrs. Armour was a member of Sugar Hill United Methodist Church. She also considered Avondale First Baptist Church her "Forever Church". Jean served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was also involved in the bus ministry and sang in the choir. In addition to work...
Ruth Whelchel
May 11, 2016
Ruth Louise Sewell Whelchel, 94, passed away at her home in Decatur, GA on May 11, 2016. She was born on August 26, 1921 in Lone Oak, GA to Atticus Pierce and Mattie Baugh Sewell. Ruth was preceded in death by her five siblings, Oswell Sewell, Martha Sewell, Kathleen Sewell, A. Pierce Sewell, Jr., and Josephine Wells. Survivors include her...
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