Obituaries
Elisabeth Acree Snelling
Oct 8, 2014
Elisabeth Acree Snelling, 92, of Madison, AL, formerly of Decatur, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at Valley View Nursing Home in Madison, AL. She was born July 15, 1922, in Norwood, GA. Mrs. Snelling was raised in Sparta, Madison, and Augusta, GA, where she graduated from Tubman Girls' High School in 1940. She received a B.A. degree...
Marion Taylor Heeke
Oct 8, 2014
Marion T. Skip Heeke, 80, of Stone Mountain went to the Lord and joined his beloved wife, Janice, on Wednesday October 8, 2014. After graduating Georgia Tech, he served 20 years as an officer in the U.S. Army. This included tours in Germany, Korea, Turkey, and Vietnam, as well as tours in multiple states. Skip was a devoted Sunday school...
Kimberly Anne Egge
Oct 7, 2014
Ms. Kimberly A. Smith Egge, 41, of Lawrenceville, died Tues October 7, 2014. She was the loving daughter of Lester and Andrea Smith, formally of the Panama Canal Zone and sister of Christine Foster Smith. Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday October 13, with visitation one hour prior at A.S. Turner and Sons in Decatur. Funeral Home:...
Jack Irwin Vankeuren
Oct 5, 2014
Now at rest in mind and body, Jack Van Keuren, 89, passes away Sunday October 5, 2014. Jack served his country in WW II and Korea, receiving the Bronze Star. He retired as Ass't Fire Chief, Selfridge AFB, Mt. Clemens, MI. Jack is preceded in death by Joyce, his wife of 51 years. Jack is survived by his Atlanta family:...
Albert Lee Mills
Oct 3, 2014
Albert Bo Mills of Tucker passed away on October 3, 2014 at his daughter's home in Norcross. Until his health would not allow it, Bo was an active member of Glen Haven United Methodist Church and volunteered at the Methodist Children's Home Flea Market in Decatur. When Bo met you he would say, A great day to go fishing. Bo...
Christina Leigh Bridges
Oct 3, 2014
Christina Leigh Bridges, 20, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 3, 2014 in Gwinnett County. Christina graduated from Walnut Grove High School in May 2013. She was very outgoing, full of life, and the selfie picture taking queen. She loved nothing more than being with family at gatherings and spending time with friends. Christina was preceded in death by her...
Albert Marvin Dowdle
Oct 3, 2014
Dowdle, Jr. Albert MarvinAlbert (Al) Marvin Dowdle, Jr. of Decatur died Friday, October 3, 2014 at the age of 87. He was born on November 12, 1926 in Rome, GA to Albert Marvin Dowdle, Sr. and Ella Julia Putney Dowdle. Al is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 56 years, Marilyn Evans Dowdle; son, Albert Marvin Dowdle III...
Jonathan Trulock Carter
Oct 2, 2014
Jonathan Trulock Carter died at his home in Tucker, GA on 10-2-14. He was 24. He will always be remembered for his charming personality and ability to make friends wherever he went. He leaves behind his mother Beth Trulock Carter, his sister Victoria Carter, his aunt Cathy Trulock, and his grandmother Lib Trulock, all of Atlanta. He also leaves behind...
Angie Marie Hicks
Oct 2, 2014
Hicks, Angie MarieAngie Marie Hicks, 98, of Scottdale, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Hicks was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. She had many careers which ended with her retirement from Rich's after 28 years of service. Mrs. Hicks was preceded in death by her husband of 72...
Bill Gerald Kilgore
Sep 30, 2014
Bill Kilgore, 76, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday September 30, 2014. He was born in Bristol, Virginia and served in the U.S. Navy. He went on to retire from Atlanta Gas and Light Company. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Iris Spikes Kilgore, who died in April 2013 and is survived by son and daughter in law,...
Annie Belle Chaffin
Sep 29, 2014
Annie Belle Mitchell Chaffin, 97, of Snellville, GA passed away on Monday September 29, 2014. A native of DeKalb County born July 30, 1917, she was the daughter of Edgar and Sarah Blalock Mitchell. After retiring as a lunch room dietician at Avondale High School and Glen Haven Elementary School she drove a school bus for five years. Anne loved...
Frank Sylvanus Fenn
Sep 28, 2014
Frank Sylvanus "Van" Fenn was born March 10, 1948 in Atlanta, GA, died September 28, 2014. He is predeceased by his parents, Harry Talbot Fenn and Rachel Elizabeth Grier Fenn and by his brother, Donald Robert Fenn. He is survived by his son Frank Joshua "Josh" Fenn of Jackson County, GA; his sister and brother-in-law, Harriet and Robert Gilmer of...
Floyd Joseph Linkous
Sep 28, 2014
Mr. Floyd Joseph Linkous, 91, of Atlanta died Sunday, September 28, 2014. Mr. Linkous graduated from Georgia Tech and served in both the US Army Air Corp and US Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. Known to his family and friends as Joe, Mr. Linkous made a full life serving God as a husband, father, entrepreneur,...
Leroy Pinkerson
Sep 26, 2014
Leroy Pinkerson, Jr; 99, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014. Mr. Pinkerson was born June 9, 1915 in Charleston, SC to LeRoy Pinkerson Sr. and Lillian (Furchgott) Pinkerson. He graduated from The College of Charleston, majoring in Greek Studies, A Naval Veteran of World War II, he served on Eisenhower's staff in London, decoding and delivering communications between...
Richard Jefferson Crawford
Sep 25, 2014
Funeral Home: A.S. Turner 2773 N. Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Barbara Pittman Moss
Sep 24, 2014
Barbara Pittman Moss of Decatur died on September 24, 2014. Barbara was born on October 12, 1934, in Villa Rica, Georgia. At the age of 11, Barbara moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where in1952 she graduated from Roosevelt High School. After high school, Barbara attended Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) and Georgia State University. She was a member of Theta Upsilon...
John Danielly Lee
Sep 24, 2014
John Danielly Lee Dan Lee, age 88, of Tucker, GA passed away peacefully on September 24, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 29, 1926 to Pierce Danielly and Vera Lorena (Howell) Lee. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty English Lee, the mother of his children, who passed away in April, 2000. He was...
Haley Marie Cromer
Sep 23, 2014
Haley Marie Cromer, age 22, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, in Decatur, GA. Haley graduated with honors from Clemson University in May 2014 with a BSN in Nursing. While at Clemson, her nursing clinicals led to a desire to work in the Oncology area where her kind heart and nursing skills could be used to make a...
David Lamar Shaw
Sep 22, 2014
David L. Shaw, 58, of Avondale Estates, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014. He was employed with Lincoln Properties where he was a Maintenance Engineer. He was a fun loving spirit with a gift of storytelling and making people laugh. David attended Avondale High School and served in the U.S. Navy as a Boatswain's Mate. David's joy in life was...
Marguerite Born Hornsby
Sep 21, 2014
Hornsby, Marguerite BornMarguerite Born Hornsby, 88, of Atlanta, a devoted wife and mother, passed away September 21, 2014. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 9, 1925, to Mary and Julius Born, she was the eldest of three children and grew up in the Grant Park area. She attended Girls High School (1943) and was graduated from Agnes Scott with a...
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