Aug 24, 2015

Mr. Philip M. McLaughlin, Jr. died Monday, August 24, 2015. Phil was born in Macon, Georgia. He was a 1959 graduate of Lanier Senior High in Macon and graduated from Georgia Tech in 1965 with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. He had a rewarding 40-year career at the Georgia Power Company before retiring in 2000. He enjoyed photography, reading,...

Aug 24, 2015

Joseph Sparks, 84, of Washington, DC, passed away on Monday August 24, 2015. Joseph is survived by his son, Arthur Sparks. Graveside services with honors will be held Sunday August 30, 2015 at 2:00 pm, Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, GA. Funeral Home: A.S. Turner 2773 N. Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Aug 24, 2015

Joseph Almon Gatlin, Jr. of Decatur passed away on August 24, 2015 at his parents home while recuperating from an earlier heart attack. Almon was born in New Orleans, September 28, 1960. He spent 10 years of his early childhood in East Africa as a missionary kid (MK). He graduated from Briarcliff High in 1978, and from Georgia State University...

Aug 22, 2015

Aug 22, 2015

James Edward Turro, Sr., 77, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015. Born February 11, 1938, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Peter and Ruth Turro and husband to the late Kathleen Anne Norris Turro. James is survived by his two sons, Daniel Turro and his wife, Kim, and James Edward Turro, Jr., and...

Aug 20, 2015

Estelle Marcrum Byrd, age 101, of Tucker, GA and native of Birmingham, AL passed away on August 20, 2015. Estelle was born In Huntersville, AL in 1913 and was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. Estelle worked for Civitan International, she was a bookkeeper for Carla Florish and was a realtor for many years working with Bill Hayes. She...

Aug 20, 2015

Harry Downs, 61, of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015. Born September 9, 1953, in Decatur, he was the son of the late Harry Fisher and Ruby Lois Jones Downs. Harry enjoyed spending time fishing and playing music.He is survived by his sisters, Ann Myers and Elaine Downs; aunt, Lee Jones; and many more loving family and friends.Services...

Aug 19, 2015

Mary Clarke Peteet , beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was born October 8, 1910 and passed away Wednesday August 19, 2015.She attended NAPS and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Agnes Scott College. Her scholarship to Johns Hopkins University was unused as she chose to remain in Atlanta with her ailing Father and family. She worked as a librarian for the...

Aug 19, 2015

Dr. Henry Duane Blair, Atlanta general surgeon, community leader and philanthropist, connoisseur of food and wine, champion rose grower, and animal lover died on August 19, 2015 at the age of 85. Duane was born in Atlanta, GA at the beginning of the Great Depression and moved to the small-town Clarkston at age eleven. His parents, Julia Kate and Marvin...

Aug 18, 2015

Loyce Still, 84, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Decatur passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2015. Mrs. Still was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Still and her daughter, Sandra Still Davis. She is survived by her children, Paula Still Sevier, Donna Still Hanner Wright, David L. Still and Allan L. Still. Mrs. Still is also survived by...

Aug 17, 2015

Patricia Anne Sharp, 78, of Atlanta, Georgia was called up to heaven on Monday, August 17th, after courageously battling liver cancer. She was at home surrounded by the love of her family as she took the Lord's hand into eternal life. Pat was born September 12, 1936 in Rockville Centre, NY to John J. and Gladys O'Brien. She attended St....

Aug 16, 2015

Funeral Home: A.S. Turner 2773 N. Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Aug 14, 2015

Barbara Ann Noack (nee Even), 82, of Decatur, GA, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015. All are invited to visit between 4-7PM for a Celebration of Life gathering; Sunday, September 13 at Sycamore Station townhomes' Pool Clubhouse in Decatur, GA. Barbara's Celebration of Life Mass will be held in St. Paul, MN. Barbara was born to the late Ira...

Aug 13, 2015

The Reverend James Robert Styles fought a valiant twelve year battle against Alzheimer's Disease, succumbing peacefully to its complications on August 13, 2015 in his beloved home surrounded by family.A Celebration of his Life will be held in the Chapel of A. S. Turner and Sons at 11am Tuesday, August 18, 2015 officiated by Dr. Jim Higgins and Reverend Exa...

Aug 8, 2015

Constance M. Henson age 91, died Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. Constance was born in Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 30th, 1923. She married in 1954 and focused her life around her family. In 1970 Constance moved with her husband and two children to Tucker, Georgia and later moved to Norcross in 1986. She enjoyed her community and...

Aug 8, 2015

Ralph E. Luker, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Atlanta on Saturday August 8, 2015. Ralph was born and raised in Louisville, KY and graduated from Fern Creek Traditional High School. He received his B.A. degree from Duke University, his Master of Divinity degree from Drew University, and his Ph.D. in American History from the University of...

Aug 8, 2015

Edwin Terrill "Terry" Coffman, 74, of Avondale Estates passed away on Saturday August 8, 2015. He was born March 24, 1941 in Anderson, Indiana. He graduated from North Salem High School and Purdue University and proudly served with the U S Army, Corps of Engineers with service in Vietnam, obtaining the rank of Captain. Terry retired from Lucent Technologies and...

Aug 4, 2015

Robert Andrew Patton, age 49, died August 4, 2015, at his home in Decatur, GA. Visitation will be held at A.S Turner and Sons from 1-3pm on August 8, 2015. Andrew was born in Newton, Texas, to John Patton III and Ginny Herndon Patton on March 28, 1966. Andrew graduated from the University of Georgia. He has worked for the...

Aug 4, 2015

Robert Andrew Patton, age 49, died August 4, 2015, at his home in Decatur, GA. Andrew was born in Newton, Texas, to John Patton III and Ginny Herndon Patton on March 28, 1966. Andrew graduated from the University of Georgia. He has worked for the Atlanta Merchandise Mart as VP of Leasing for the past 17 years. Andrew enjoyed running...

Aug 3, 2015

Jeffrey (Jef) Patrick Murray died suddenly on August 3. He was born on March 17, 1960 in Melbourne, Fl. and graduated from Georgia Tech with bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering. Jef was an engineer for many years before pursuring his life's real calling, which was artwork, especially illustrating the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, to whom Jef credited his...