Obituaries

Lois Cornelia Woodley

Lois Cornelia Woodley

Feb 22, 2015

Lois J. Woodley, age 90 of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015. She was a Southern lady in every way, very strong in the face of adversity and life's challenges. Lois, although a bit shy and reserved, was kind to everyone she met. She was a loving sister, mother, aunt, in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was called "Munna"...

Donna Kay Schumacher

Donna Kay Schumacher

Feb 21, 2015

Donna Iconis Schumacher passed away February 21, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Michael R. Shumacher; daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Hetzel (Russ); granddaughters, Rebekah and Sarah; brother and sisters, Kevin, Carol, and Kim; and mother, Irene. A private memorial service was held on February 22. We will always remember Donna for her love of all living things.. In lieu of...

Belvia Brockman

Belvia Brockman

Feb 21, 2015

Belvia Brockman was our sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, and friend. She was Bev, Mama Bev, and "Mad Dog". Of nine children born to Richard A. Dills and Lettie E. McCoy, she was one of five who survived their first year of life. Born April 24, 1927, in Hiawassee, Georgia, she grew up in a culture of hard work...

Pete Tony Pappas

Pete Tony Pappas

Feb 20, 2015

Pete Tony Pappas of Sandy Springs died February 20, 2015. He is survived by siblings, Tonya Pappas, Helen Vacalis, George Pappas, Mary P. Meloro, Angela Britt. Services will be held 11:00 am at A.S. Turner and Sons with interment following at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 26, 2015, 9:00 am - 11:00 am at A. S....

Betty Jean Walton

Betty Jean Walton

Feb 17, 2015

Betty Lewis Walton passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the age of 89. Born on June 11, 1925 to Raymond and Reta Lewis, she was one of six children. Betty loved God, her husband and family, her church family, and her multitude of friends and in return, was truly loved by all who knew her. Betty also loved...

Ferrel Crowe Bennett

Ferrel Crowe Bennett

Feb 17, 2015

Bennett, Ferrel CroweFerrel Crowe Bennett, 81, of Atlanta, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Mrs. Bennett was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters and son in laws, Kathy and Phil Foster, Sandy and Ron Bennett: son, Jeff Bennett; grandchildren, Matt Foster, Ashlyn Foster and Chris Bennett; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 21,...

Slobodan D. Zivkovic

Slobodan D. Zivkovic

Feb 17, 2015

Slobodan D. Zivkovic, 94 passed away on February 17th 2015.He was born in Vlasotince, Yugoslavia on January 9th 1921 to Jelena and Draguljub Zivkovic. After surviving a Nazi labor camp, Dan considered himself blessed the day he received the letter granting him entrance into the U.S. He arrived in February 1952 on the SS Homeland. It was in a dance...

Rhoda Bushart

Rhoda Bushart

Feb 16, 2015

Rhoda Minnie Bushart, 86, of Clarkston, GA. quietly passed away while surrounded by her loved ones on February 16th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband J. D. Bushart, Jr. her siblings Claude Sonny Griffith, Thomas Griffith, and Violet Weigel, her parents, Claude Russell Griffith and Violet Moore Griffith, her dear friend, Mary Mommy Mel Ramsey and by...

Noelle Faye Kilpatrick

Noelle Faye Kilpatrick

Feb 16, 2015

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

C. W. Bartholomai

C. W. Bartholomai

Feb 15, 2015

Mr. C. W. Bartholomai, 93, of Atlanta passed away on Sunday February 15, 2015. He was born on November 2, 1921 in Terre Haute, IN the only child of Christian and Johanna Fontaine Bartholomai. He received his BS in 1942 and his MS in 1948, both from Purdue University. He went on to earn his MPH in 1952 from the...

Robert Lee Towles

Robert Lee Towles

Feb 14, 2015

Robert Lee Towles, Jr. of Stone Mountain died on Saturday, February 14, 2015 of natural causes. He was the son of Robert Lee Towles, Sr. and Margaret Buchanan Towles. Mr. Towles was born in Atlanta on August 21, 1925. He served in the Navy as an Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class. He is a graduate of the University of Miami....

Vera Gong Wong

Vera Gong Wong

Feb 13, 2015

Mrs. Vera Gong Wong of Peachtree Corners, Georgia passed peacefully on February 13, 2015, surrounded by her loving family and cherished friends. After a courageous battle against cancer, she is now in God's everlasting, loving, and healing hands.Born August 13, 1957 in Hong Kong, Vera and her family immigrated to the United States in 1972 and settled in New York...

William David Skinner

William David Skinner

Feb 12, 2015

William David Dave Skinner, 91, patriarch of the Skinner family, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 12, 2015. Born in Mansfield, Georgia, Dave spent his childhood in Mansfield and Covington. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Leaver Graham Skinner, formerly of Anniston, Alabama; his parents, Howard and Bertha Smith Skinner; siblings Tom, Berto and Ray Skinner...

Carol Elizabeth Carlson

Carol Elizabeth Carlson

Feb 12, 2015

Carol E. Carlson, 94, passed peacefully into God's presence on Thursday, February 12, 2015. She was born at home in Stockhold Township, Minnesota. Carol was graduated as valedictorian from Dassel High School and received a Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology from the University of Minnesota. She was a loving wife of 59 years to Marvin Carlson who predeceased her. Carol...

Edith  Margie Lutz

Edith Margie Lutz

Feb 12, 2015

Mrs. Edith Margie Lutz of Atlanta, GA passed away on February 12, 2015 at the age of 89. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Mr. John B. Lutz. Two Sons: Mr. James Larry (Gail) Lutz and Mr. William Ronald (Mary Beth) Lutz; two Grandsons: Jay (Mary Helen) Lutz and Terry Lutz; one Granddaughter: Caitlin Lutz and two...

Linda S. Lafever

Linda S. Lafever

Feb 12, 2015

Ms. Linda S. LaFever of Decatur passed away on February 12 at the age of 66. Born in Louisville, KY and raised in Decatur, GA, she was the daughter of Harry J. and Genevieve Berry LaFever. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Rhonda Limbaugh of Fort Myers, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Dirk Pfeffer of Dacula, GA;...

James William Vance

James William Vance

Feb 9, 2015

Col. James William Vance, 89, passed away February 9, at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. He was born in Houlka, MS to his late parents, George and Velma Vance. COL Vance proudly served his country, and is a veteran of WWII and Vietnam. His military service included knocking out three Panzer tanks, on December 24th, 1944, during fighting in the...

Melodie Elaine Willingham

Melodie Elaine Willingham

Feb 8, 2015

Melodie Gill Willingham, 54, of Social Circle, passed away on February 8, 2015. Melodie is survived by two daughters, Hope Willingham, Angel Willingham; two sons, Billy Willingham, Joseph Willingham; parents, George "Tom" & Jerry Gill; sister, Sheila Casteel; brother, Michael Gill. Services will be held Saturday February 14, 2015 at 2:00 pm, A. S. Turner & Sons, with interment following...

Lisa Denise Kendall

Lisa Denise Kendall

Feb 8, 2015

Lisa Denise Kendall of Maysville died February 8, 2015. Graveside services will be held 3:00 pm at Melwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm at A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral Home: A.S. Turner 2773 N. Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

James Palma Hamilton

James Palma Hamilton

Feb 7, 2015

James Palma Hamilton Jr, 89 passed away peacefully at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 7, 2015 following a short illness. He was born on September 9, 1925 in Clearwater Florida and lived his adult life in Atlanta Georgia.He worked for many years in the real estate division at the law firm of Hansell, Post,...