Obituaries
John Ashby Taylor
Jan 2, 2016
John Ashby Taylor passed away peacefully in hospice on January 2, 2016 after 91 1/2 wonderful years of life. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a grandson. He was born on August 14, 1924 in Augusta, GA to Jack and Jessie Taylor, and attended both grammar school and high school in Augusta. He graduated from...
Camille Lane Keller
Jan 2, 2016
Camille Lane Keller, age 60, of Lawrenceville, passed on January 2, 2016 at the MeSun Hospice in Lawrenceville after an extended illness. She was born in 1955 in Columbus, GA to Abner and Wynette Young Keller. She is survived by brothers: Pat and Debbie Keller of Lilburn, Mark and Carolyn Keller of Lawrenceville; one nephew, Jonathan and Angela Keller of...
Judith "Judy" Ann Mcmahan
Dec 31, 2015
Born to Roy P. Raymer Sr. and Enza H. Raymer in Old Hickory, Tennessee, Judy McMahan graduated from DuPont High School and attended George Peabody College (now a part of Vanderbilt University) in Nashville, TN. Mrs. McMahan and her husband, Robert, moved to Atlanta in 1964 where they were blessed with two daughters and two grandsons. The mother, mentor and...
Alvin Lane Braswell
Dec 30, 2015
Mr. Alvin Lane Braswell, 74, passed away on December 30, 2015 at the Southern Regional Hospital in Riverdale, GA due to complications following surgery. Alvin was born in Decatur, GA on June 19, 1941, to the late Reuben and Julia Braswell. He attended Georgia Institute of Technology prior to enlisting in the Army for 20 years and retired as Master...
Mary Mcconkey Reimer
Dec 29, 2015
Mary McConkey Reimer of Decatur, formerly of Avondale Estates, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 of complications from a stroke at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and her husband of 53 years John (Jack) Reimer. Mary is survived by six children: Jack Jr. (Sharon Stokes) of Avondale Estates; Charles (Eileen) of Tucker;...
Alline Faye Simons
Dec 29, 2015
Alline Faye Webster Simons, 78, of Decatur, beloved wife and mother, passed away on December 29, 2015. Born March 20, 1937, in Harman, TN, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Zettia Molly Edward Webster. She is survived by her loving husband, Bennie Neal Simons; daughter, Pam Simons; and many more loving family and friends. Services will be...
Mary Evelyn Helms
Dec 28, 2015
Mary Evelyn Owens Helms, 93, of Tucker, Ga and formerly of Lithonia, GA passed away on December 28, 2015. She was born on May 3, 1922 in East Atlanta, GA to Oscar Perry Owens, Sr. and Mattie Pearl Edwards Owens. She was the last of her generation, preceeded in death by her parents, her brother Oscar, and sisters Marjorie and...
Boyce Haywood Gault, Jr
Dec 28, 2015
Boyce H. Gault, Jr. 76 of Jacksonville, FL and Atlanta, GA went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 28, 2015. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5 pm at A.S. Turner & Sons in Decatur, GA. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Deborah Cook Gault; sister, Elaine Gault Phifer of...
Gloria Ann Maxwell
Dec 27, 2015
Gloria Ann Wright Maxwell, 81, of Tucker, beloved wife and mother, passed away on December 27, 2015. Born September 29, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Myrtis Wright. Gloria married her high school sweetheart and devoted her life to her family and enjoyed cooking, shopping, and spending time with her family. She assisted her husband, Alton,...
Ifeoma Obiageli Nicole Okonkwo
Dec 27, 2015
Ifeomaa Obiageli Nicole Okonkwo, 46, of Acworth, died December 27, 2015. A native of Nigeria, Miss Okonkwo was the daughter of the late David Chienye and Mary Ngozi Ebirim Okonkwo. She was an IT Consultant with Deloitte and Touche. Services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, January 30 in the chapel at A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home, Decatur, GA....
Myrtice Corene Whigham
Dec 26, 2015
Myrtice C. Whigham, 87, of Atlanta, passed away December 26, 2015. Born October 29, 1928, she was the daughter of John and Bertha Dempsey. Myrtice enjoyed singing in her church choir, cooking, giving, and being with her family and friends. Her long time home was in the Toco Hills area of DeKalb County. She was a member of Peachtree Baptist...
Carol Annesia Bridges-Hawkins
Dec 26, 2015
Carol Bridges – Hawkins was born Carol Ann Williams on February 28, 1959 to Edward and Jessie Williams in Saint Louis, Missouri. Carol graduated from Beaumont High School in Saint Louis, Missouri, earned her Bachelor's in Administration of Justice from Portland State University, and her Master's in Human Services from Liberty University.She was an individual and family therapist who built...
Mary Alice Cummins
Dec 26, 2015
On Dec. 26, 2015, Mary Alice McDowell Cummins, 82, passed into the presence of the Lord. She is survived by her 3 children; Alice, William and Charles; 5 grandchildren; 5great-grandchildren; and brother. Mary Alice was born on July 24, 1933 in Augusta, GA. She graduated from Decatur Girls High in 1950. She was married to William Cummins for 15 years...
Edwin Roe Turner
Dec 25, 2015
Edwin Roe Turner, age 93 of, Decatur, GA passed away December 25, 2015. Edwin is survived by his son, James M. and Pamela Turner, daughters; Betsy and Doug Smith and Anne and James Evans, 6 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Monday December 28, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the chapel of A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral...
Mavis Larose Weatherford-Parks
Dec 25, 2015
Beloved mother Mavis LaRose Weatherford-Parks went home Christmas day. She is survived by her children, Alan, Karen, Raleigh, and Debra; Grandchildren, Joseph, Mary, and Roxanna; Great-Grandchildren, Anna, Sophie, and Alina; and brothers, Jerry and Ralph. It is time to have cake and ice cream with Jesus. Funeral Home: A.S. Turner 2773 N. Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Larry Ronald Cash
Dec 22, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of L. Ronnie Cash, 73, of Duluth, GA. He passed peacefully on the evening of December 22, 2015. He is survived by a brother, 2 sisters, 2 daughters, 1 son, 3 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 1 great granddaughter, & many more beloved family members and friends. Funeral services will be held...
William Dudley Mcgarity, Sr.
Dec 22, 2015
Born in Jersey, GA to Joseph Hugh McGarity and Lucille Meador McGarity, Dudley and his family moved to Clarkston, GA in 1937. He was a graduate of Decatur Boys High and Georgia State University, and spent his professional career with Standard Federal Savings and Loan (later known as Anchor Bank) in Atlanta. In 1957, he married Helen Rounelle Housworth of...
Frances Stinson Smith
Dec 20, 2015
SMITH, Mary Frances Stinson Smith, 95, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015, surrounded by her family at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Frances was an extraordinary woman who was adventuresome, athletic, and fearless. She was strong in her faith and always had a smile for everyone. Frances was born September 18, 1920, in Opp, Alabama, to the late Charles...
David Laverne Wilson
Dec 20, 2015
David Wilson Obituary David Laverne Wilson, 58, was called home on December 20th, 2015. His visitation will be held Tuesday, December 22nd at 10 a.m., followed by his celebration of life at 11 a.m. at A.S. Turner & Sons in Decatur, Ga. A graveside service at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Tucker will immediately follow. He is survived by a...
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