Obituaries
Kathleen Kelly
Sep 19, 2014
Kathleen Kelly, age 70 of Stone Mountain died September 19, 2014. She is survived by husband, Patrick Kelly; daughters and sons-in-law, Jodi (Lenny) Peters and Jenni (Kevin) Gaines; granddaughter, Nicole (Taylor) Klein; grandsons, Nick Peters, Nate Peters, Kori Gaines and Kassey Gaines; mother-in-law, Jane Kelly; sister, Barbara Mitchell; . Memorial Service will be held Wednesday September 24, 2014 at 4:00...
William Elton Butler
Sep 18, 2014
William Elton (Bill) Butler, of Decatur, GA, died from natural causes on September 18, 2014, at his residence. He was 92. Bill was born on October 25, 1921, in Decatur, GA. He attended Decatur Boys High School. While working at Maynard Tire Company, he met Dorothy Bee Crockett (Dot), who, following WWII, became his wife for more than 62 years...
Mildred Messersmith Gray
Sep 17, 2014
Mildred Messersmith Gray, 96, was born November 28, 1917 at Tuscumbia, Missouri to Charles and Minnie Messersmith. She passed away on September 17, 2014, with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her parents; two brothers, James (who died during the 1918 Flu Epidemic as an infant)and John Messersmith; four sisters, Juanita Stillwell, Betty Lou Smith, and two...
Jacquelyn Sue Barnett
Sep 16, 2014
Barnett, Jacquelyn Sue O'KelleyJacquelyn Sue O'Kelley Barnett, 72, of Decatur, died September 16th, 2014. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Claire Broussard and Joe and Betty O'Kelley. Survivors include husband Joel Dawson Barnett; two sons John Michael and wife Fran Silva Barnett, and William Lynn Barnett; siblings Charles A. O'Kelley, Vanessa O. Weathersbee, Valentina M. Gerling,...
Viola Sanders
Sep 16, 2014
Viola Cone Sanders went to be with her Lord on September 16, 2014. She was born on February 8, 1918 to Azro and Nellie Roberts Cone. Viola was a member of the Salvation Army a Graduate Corps Cadet, a member of the "Band of Love", a General's Girl Guard, a Songster and a Band's woman. She met and married Arthur...
Helen Bledsoe
Sep 16, 2014
Helen Pappas Bledsoe, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Gregory H. and Bessie Smith Pappas of Eufaula, AL. She was born September 24, 1929. Her childhood involved both work in the family grocery store and restaurant and play as she experienced many hunting and fishing adventures with her...
Gary Valin Ecklund
Sep 15, 2014
Gary Ecklund, 76, of Decatur, passed away September 15, 2014. Gary was born January 31, 1938 in Aurora, Illinois, served 4 years in the US Navy, and relocated to Georgia in 1973. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pat, and sons James (Dianne), John, Jeff (Roxanne), and Joseph (Liz); grandchildren Michael (Katie), Michelle, Jessica, Kellie, Laura, and...
Esther Rowanne Ligon
Sep 15, 2014
E. Rowanne Ligon of Decatur Georgia passed away Monday of September 15, 2014 at the age of 90 due to the complications of dementia. Rowanne was the daughter of W.O. and Esther Ligon of Vienna, Georgia. She was preceded by her parents and her brother, W.O. Ligon and his wife, Nina S. Ligon. She is survived by nephew Bill Ligon,...
George Scott Gary
Sep 14, 2014
George Scott Gary, 46, of Tucker passed away on Sunday September 14, 2014. A master mechanic by trade, he loved fine automobiles, the outdoors, and his cats. He was a friend to everyone and received great pleasure from helping those in need. He graduated from Tucker High School and West Georgia College. He is survived by his parents, George William...
Harold Mcswain Mauldin
Sep 13, 2014
Harold McSwain Mauldin, 91, died peacefully at his home, September 13, 2014. Harold was born May 31, 1923 to Claudia Bruce and Marvin McSwain Mauldin. He was predeceased by his siblings Mary Sue, Marvin, Cooley, Jamie, John M., Bruce, Kathleen, Bristow and Levis. Harold attended Rabun Gap Junior College, Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Georgia from which he...
Hugo Juan Gomez
Sep 12, 2014
Hugo Juan Gómez, 81, of Decatur passed away Friday September 12, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 1, 1932 to Juan Gómez and Rogelia Iglesias in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was a graduate of the University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Economic Sciences. Hugo immigrated to the United States in 1963 where he met and married...
Ruth Mae Crutchfield
Sep 12, 2014
Ruth Crutchfield, age 90, of Social Circle, formerly of Clarkston, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014. She grew up in Scottdale, and later owned and operated several family restaurants. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis and son, Bobby Crutchfield. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Phillip Pendley; daughter-in-law, Ann Crutchfield; sister, Lee Jones;...
Louise Leportier
Sep 11, 2014
LePortierFrances Louise LePortier moved to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Louise graduated from Cedartown High School in 1955. She attended Berry College and the Washington School of Art. She is a granddaughter of a Confederate Soldier and served as President to the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Agnes Lee Chapter for four years. She was a member...
Lloyd Franklin Bryant
Sep 10, 2014
Bryant, Lloyd FranklinBryant, Lloyd Franklin (Frankie) 55,passed Wednesday, September 10, 2014 of apparent heart attack. He is survived by Sarah (Nikki) Johnson, daughter; Baylee and Ally, granddaughters; Pat Bryant, mother; Freddie Bryant, brother; Cindi Miller and Rene' Bryant, sisters all from Decatur. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 14 from the chapel of A.S. Turner and Sons. The...
Gladys Ellouise Bryan
Sep 8, 2014
Ellouise Bryan, 87, passed away on Monday September 8, 2014. Surviving is a sister, Bobbie Lou Buzbee, Goodwater, AL; daughters, Patricia Hulsey, Decatur, GA, Jackie Carson and son-in-law George Carson, Vero Beach, FL; grand daughter, Stacey Reynolds, Calhoun, GA. Funeral services will be held at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Visitation...
Nettie Lee Howard
Sep 7, 2014
Nettie Lee Greer Howard (Mrs. James C. Howard, Jr.) age 96, of Stone Mountain, GA passed away on September 7, 2014. Daughter of Nettie Lee Hollingsworth Greer and Carroll Theodore Greer, she was born May 6, 1918 in Atlanta, GA. Her love and caring for family, fellow human beings and all living things was evidenced in her joyful, radiant spirit...
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