Obituaries

Robert "Elliott" Hilley, Jr.

Robert "Elliott" Hilley, Jr.

Apr 23, 2016

Robert "Elliott" Hilley, Jr., 69, of Tucker, GA, went to be with his Lord on April 23, 2016. He was born to the late Robert Elliott Hilley, Sr. and Catherine Hand Hilley on April 25, 1946, in Atlanta, GA, at Crawford Long Hospital. In his early years, Elliott attended Fernbank Elementary and Gordon Military School. He graduated from Druid Hills...

Dr. Betty Ann Brooks

Dr. Betty Ann Brooks

Apr 23, 2016

Betty Ann Brooks M.D., 94, died peacefully on April 24 at The Oaks in Athens, GA. Dr. Brooks was born May 22, 1921 in Charlotte, N.C. to Lucile and Fred Brooks. Betty Ann grew up in Decatur, GA graduating from Decatur Girls High, Agnes Scott College (1942), and was one of only three women to earn her Medical Degree in...

Charles William Walden, M.D.

Charles William Walden, M.D.

Apr 22, 2016

On Friday, April 22nd, Charles William Walden, M.D., of Dawsonville, GA passed away at age 77. The son of W.E. Walden and Elsie Ragland Walden, Dr. Walden grew up in Newnan, GA and graduated from Newnan High School, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine.Dr. Walden served 2 years with the U.S. Public Health Service (Navy) in...

Barbara Wurthmann Mcelrath

Barbara Wurthmann Mcelrath

Apr 21, 2016

Barbara Wurthmann McElrath, 82, of Decatur, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was born in Charleston, South Carolina on February 2, 1934. She graduated from Bishop England High School and received an Associate of Arts degree from Saint Bernard College in Cullman, Alabama. She met Frank Roe McElrath while both of them worked for the...

Nancy Jane Meeks

Nancy Jane Meeks

Apr 21, 2016

Nancy Jane Meeks, 60, of Decatur, passed away April 21, 2016. Born June 10, 1955, in Oklahoma City, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Tracy, Sr. and Nancy Carol Cleo Stump Meeks. Nancy graduated from Roswell High School as Valedictorian and then from Georgia State with a Master's and continued with a career in advertising. Nancy is survived...

Lewis Calvin Lindsey, Jr.

Lewis Calvin Lindsey, Jr.

Apr 20, 2016

Lewis Calvin Lindsey, Jr., 78, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Born July 3, 1937, in Coral Gables, Florida, he was the son of the late Lewis and Margaret Reese Lindsey.Mr. Lindsey is survived by his wife, Kay Pickett, and many more loving family and friends.Services will be held at a date to be announced in Maryland.Feel free to leave...

Martha Ellen Webb

Martha Ellen Webb

Apr 18, 2016

Martha "ELLEN" Webb beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin. Ellen was a faithful and tireless worker for her Savior and church. She graduated from Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, TN with a degree in teaching and taught in the Nashville area before coming back to Georgia. She then started working for the city of Atlanta schools earning her Master's degree...

Ann C. Fossett

Ann C. Fossett

Apr 18, 2016

Ann Clement Fossett of Decatur, Georgia passed away on April 18th after a long, hard battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on July 3, 1947 in Danville, Virginia and spent her childhood years in Rome, Georgia.During her teen years, she moved with her family around the Southeast as her father, an executive with Sears, opened new stores during that...

Linda Jean Marlor Pickens

Linda Jean Marlor Pickens

Apr 18, 2016

PICKENS, LINDA JEANLinda Jean Pickens, 94, died peacefully on April 18, 2015, in her apartment at Kings Bridge, Atlanta. She was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on January 28, 1922, to Mildred Sutton Marlor and Henry Smith Marlor. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Cecil, after 71 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her parents and three...

Ruth S. Harbour

Ruth S. Harbour

Apr 15, 2016

Ruth Stafford Harbour, 103, of Decatur, passed away on April 15, 2016. Born March 1, 1913, in Macon, she was the daughter of the late Wylie B. and Mamie Lizzie Mathews Stafford. Ruth is survived by her son, George A Harbour, III; two daughters in law, Carol C. Harbour and Carol B. Harbour ;two grandsons, Kenneth and Andrew Harbour; granddaughter,...

Marvin Dennis Bright

Marvin Dennis Bright

Apr 14, 2016

Marvin Dennis Bright, 56, of Carrollton, died April 14, 2016. A native of Atlanta, Mr. Bright was the son of James Andrew and Frances Marlene Hogan Bright. He was painter and contractor. Survivors, other than his father, include a daughter, Rena Denise Bright. Funeral arrangements are pending. A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home, Decatur. Funeral Home: A. S. Turner...

Patricia Lee Shelton

Patricia Lee Shelton

Apr 14, 2016

Patricia Lee Shelton, 73, of Decatur, Georgia, beloved mother, sister and friend, returned to her heavenly home on April 14, 2016. She was wholly devoted to her family. Pat's firm belief in God supported her through her life on Earth. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and will be missed more than words can describe.Pat was born...

Elias John Livaditis

Elias John Livaditis

Apr 14, 2016

Elias John "Lee" Livaditis departed this life on April 14, 2016, after a brief but valiant battle with aggressive lung cancer. Born October 4, 1949, in Columbia, SC, Lee grew up in Atlanta where his father, John Elias "Big John" Livaditis established Zesto Drive-Ins and Big John's Christmas Trees, notably in the year Lee was born. Lee graduated from Dykes...

Barbra Forrest Overton

Barbra Forrest Overton

Apr 14, 2016

Barbra Overton created a home of love and acceptance. Throughout her children's lives, they witnessed friends and family come to her when they could not speak to anyone else. The daughter of Paul and Grace Forrest, Barbra Jo was born on September 8th, 1937 in Cumming, Georgia. She was exuberant and always had a joie de vivre for life. After...

M. Roscoe Lowery

M. Roscoe Lowery

Apr 13, 2016

Marion Roscoe Lowery, 93, of Avondale Estates, beloved father and grandfather, died on April 13. He grew up in the fondly-remembered neighborhood of Frog Hollow in Augusta, GA. He attended the Academy of Richmond County, the oldest public high school in the United States, where the military became part of his life and he served as Cadet Colonel.Roscoe served in...

Tanecha Lavett Robinson

Tanecha Lavett Robinson

Apr 12, 2016

Tanecha Robinson was the loving mother of four children: Mayla, Frunte, Corday, and Nevaeh; sister of James Bird and Tim; daughter of James T. Robinson, Sr. and Bertha; step-daughter of her favorite new edition, Kerry. She was our sunshine and a family person, always willing to put others before herself. She was also an organ donor and as of April...

C. Ed Bangs

C. Ed Bangs

Apr 12, 2016

C. Ed Bangs, 85, of Decatur, GA died Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Margaret Bangs; nieces, Clare Bangs and Beth Bangs; great-nephew, Joshua Bangs; great-niece, Katie Barrett and her husband, Michael; great- great-nephew, Harrison Barrett; and longtime loving friend, Jimmie Lee Kimball. Funeral service will be held Sunday, April 17th at 2:00 P.M. in the...

Debrah D. Stansbury

Debrah D. Stansbury

Apr 11, 2016

Debrah D. Stansbury, 43, passed away at home on April 11, 2016, from complications of sickle cell disease. She was born in Bequia, St. Vincent to Llewellyn and the late Dorothy Glynn. Debrah came from a large family of 10 children with many cousins, nieces and nephews. She married Matthew George Stansbury, of Decatur, GA, on July 21, 2009. Matthew's...

Doris Jane Weiskircher

Doris Jane Weiskircher

Apr 10, 2016

Doris "Jane" Weiskircher of Cleveland, Georgia, died peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, April 10, 2016. She was born September 28, 1924, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Dr. Caleb and Hazel (Mellor) McCune. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russel R. Weiskircher, sisters, Martha McCune and Virginia Barry. Honoring Jane's wishes,...

Ronald Wayne Davis

Ronald Wayne Davis

Apr 10, 2016

Ronald Wayne Davis, aka Ronnie "The King" Davis, age 66, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 when he succumbed to his injuries sustained in a drag racing accident at Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, North Carolina. He was born on March 27, 1950 in Moundville, Alabama. He is survived by his two daughters, Bridget Medina and Michelle Seger, his long-time...