Obituaries

Amy Suzanne Tribble

Amy Suzanne Tribble

Apr 10, 2016

Amy Suzanne Tribble, 54, passed away April 10, 2016. Free at last to shine as one of the brightest stars in Heaven, Suzanne is survived by brothers Stephen Tribble (& Amy), Randy Tribble (& Cory Ditman), Robb Tribble (& Pam Eilender), sister Janet Tribble, aunt Joanne Hooten, nephews Joseph & Jared Tribble, and niece Drew Ann Tribble. Predeceased by parents...

Kathleen Elizabeth Wolcott Bashor

Kathleen Elizabeth Wolcott Bashor

Apr 8, 2016

Kathleen Elizabeth Wolcott Bashor, 59, formerly of Rutland, Vermont, died unexpectedly of natural causes in Portland, Oregon, on April 8, 2016, while visiting her grandchildren and daughter-in-law. Katie was born on December 4, 1956, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the daughter of George and Elizabeth Wolcott. After graduating from the University of Vermont in 1978, Katie moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where...

Lou L'Abate

Lou L'Abate

Apr 8, 2016

The eminent psychologist Dr. Luciano L'Abate passed away on April 8, 2016. Dr. L'Abate, originally from Brindisi, Italy, came to Georgia State University in Atlanta as a Professor of Psychology in 1965. While at Georgia State, Dr. L'Abate served as Director of the Family Psychology Training Program and the Family Study Center. In 1983, he was awarded the GSU Alumni...

James Howard Williams

James Howard Williams

Apr 7, 2016

Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Larry David Hunter, Sr.

Larry David Hunter, Sr.

Apr 7, 2016

Larry Hunter, Sr. of Acworth, age 75, passed from this life on April 7th following a diagnosis of lung cancer July 3, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Doris Ewing Hunter. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 54 years, Hilda; sons Major (Ret.) Larry David Hunter, Jr. and his wife, Sharon, and Scott...

Scott Crandall Holt

Scott Crandall Holt

Apr 7, 2016

Scott Crandall Holt, 51, of Decatur, beloved husband and father, passed away on April 7, 2016. Born September 1, 1964, in Macon, GA, he was the son of Robert Crandall and Linda Dodson Holt. Scott graduated from Lakeside High School in 1982, Georgia Tech University in 1987 with a Bachelor's Degree and then in 1993 with a Master's of Science...

Irving Lee Boone

Irving Lee Boone

Apr 6, 2016

Irving Lee Boone, 86, died April 6, 2016. A native of Norfolk, VA, long time resident of Markham, IL, he was the son of the late Anderson and Lizzie Boone. Mr. Boone was a U. S. Navy Veteran and was retired from 30 years in US Postal Service. He was a man with a passion for God, loved and cared...

Lela Isabel Bryant

Lela Isabel Bryant

Apr 6, 2016

Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Herbert Swanton Symmers

Herbert Swanton Symmers

Apr 3, 2016

Herbert S. Symmers, Jr. passed away April 4, 2016. He is survived by his wife Nora Symmers and daughter Lori Symmers. His funeral service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Interment will follow at Decatur Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1-2 p.m. at A. S. Turner and Sons...

Chin-Fei Kao

Chin-Fei Kao

Apr 3, 2016

Chin-Fei Kao, 85, of Stone Mountain, died April 3, 2016. A native of Taiwan, He was the son of the late He-Cheng Kao and Suh-Lan Cheng. Mr. Kao retired from Crawford Long Hospital after 37 years service as a respiratory therapist. Survivors include his wife, Tze-Lan Kao. The family will receive friends 2:00 PM Sunday at A. S. Turner and...

Edgar Thomas Fowlkes

Edgar Thomas Fowlkes

Apr 1, 2016

Edgar Thomas Fowlkes (Eddie) died peacefully on April 1, 2016 after a 17 month battle with brain cancer. He was born October 30, 1953. He was the son of Gwendolyn Rice Fowlkes and the late Will Doc Fowlkes, Sr. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lynne Fowlkes Brady. He is survived by his wife Anne Wyche Fowlkes, daughter...

Dr. James Morris Perkins

Dr. James Morris Perkins

Apr 1, 2016

James Morris Perkins was born Feb 15, 1929 to James Hugh Perkins and Louelle Brown Perkins in Monroe, Georgia. He celebrated his graduation to his heavenly home on April 1, 2016 after a lengthy illness. After graduating from Monroe High School in 1946, he went on to Emory University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and belonging to Alpha Tau Omega fraternity....

Dorothy Jean Mathis

Dorothy Jean Mathis

Mar 31, 2016

Dorothy Jean Burgess Mathis, known by friends and family as Dot, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2016. Mrs. Mathis was born in Lithonia, Georgia on January 18, 1931. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, who enjoyed her daily walks and spending time with family and friends. Her mother was one of twelve children,...

Martha Adella Bibb

Martha Adella Bibb

Mar 30, 2016

Martha Connell Bibb died Wednesday, March 30th 2016 after a long battle with cancer. A native of Bainbridge, GA, she was born January 11, 1939. She was predeceased by her husband, Randolph Tracy Bibb after 49 years of marriage. She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School and North Georgia College, where she earned a B.S. in Medical Technology. Martha...

Mary Ann E. Flint

Mary Ann E. Flint

Mar 30, 2016

Mary Ann English Flint, 78, of Atlanta, Georgia, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Born in Philadelphia on October 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William C. English and Maria I. Palmisano English. She was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and worked for many years as an accountant. She resided in...

Craig Randall Triplett

Craig Randall Triplett

Mar 29, 2016

Craig Randall Triplett, departed this earthly realm for the heavenly one on March 29, 2016. The oldest of three children, Craig was born October 6, 1953 in Los Angeles, CA. His memorial service will be held Saturday April 9, 2016 at 7:00pm at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North...

Linda Jean Coons

Linda Jean Coons

Mar 26, 2016

Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Thomas Carson Wilburn

Thomas Carson Wilburn

Mar 26, 2016

Thomas Carson Wilburn, 83, was born in December, 1932. Except for four years spent in service to his country in the U.S. Navy and a final year at the War Veterans Home, he spent his life in Decatur. He was a student at Winnona Park Elementary and Decatur High School and also attended Oglethorpe University. Thomas worked at A.S. Turners...

Linda Jean Coons

Linda Jean Coons

Mar 26, 2016

Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Roena Smith Moye

Roena Smith Moye

Mar 24, 2016

Roena S. Moye died March 24, 2016 following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Moye and her son, Jack H. Moye. Surviving are her daughters Marie Knight and Gayle Dillon; daughter-in-law Beth Moye and sisters Wilheimian Chapman, Vivian Smith and Sybil Bryant. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. A....