Obituaries

Joe Greger

Joe Greger

Jan 15, 2024

In loving memory of Joe Greger, born March 16, 1990, and departed from us on January 15, 2024, at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Ga.

A graduate of Wheeler High School in Marietta, Joe continued his education with two years of college in Florida and Atlanta. He dedicated his skills as a customer service technician at AutoZone.

Joe is survived by...

Ernestine Loma Pruett

Ernestine Loma Pruett

Jan 15, 2024

Ernestine Loma Pruett, affectionately known as 'Tine' or 'Tina,' departed this world on January 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. Born on August 7, 1924, in Grayson, GA and living most of her life in Atlanta, Ernestine dedicated her life to spreading joy and building meaningful connections.

A devoted employee of Arthur Andersen Consulting, Ernestine...

John Vorvolakos

John Vorvolakos

Jan 13, 2024

John Vorvolakos, age 90, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

He is survived by his daughter, Vicki Tucker and her husband Richard. He is also survived by his granddaughters, Alexandra Marshall and her husband Andrew, and Sophia Tucker.

He is preceded in death by his wife Georgia Skandalakis Vorvolakos.

He was born in Marathea, Greece and arrived...

Claire Elizabeth Franklin Baxter

Claire Elizabeth Franklin Baxter

Jan 13, 2024

Claire "Clairelis" Eaton Franklin Baxter graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Agnes Scott College. That is the first sentence she wanted in her obituary. She was the smartest woman in the room and the most approachable. She never met a stranger, and she could learn (and remember) everything about your life and family with one conversation. When you walked through Athens...

Cecil Hughey Hallman Jr.

Cecil Hughey Hallman Jr.

Jan 12, 2024

Cecil H. Hallman, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully in memory care surrounded by family on January 12th, 2024. The only son of the late Lucy Roberts Hallman and Cecil H. Hallman, Sr., Cecil was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 21, 1937 and attended East Lake Elementary School, Murphy High School, and the University of Georgia.

After college, he served in...

Scott Edwards

Scott Edwards

Jan 12, 2024

On January 12, 2024, Gregory "Scott" Edwards ran into the arms of Jesus. He is now spending eternity rejoicing in the presence of his Savior alongside his mom and grandparents, joining the great cloud of witnesses pointing those of us on earth to the eternal weight of glory.

Scott Edwards was born in Memphis, TN, to Wendy and Paul Edwards on...

Paul Selcer Thatcher

Paul Selcer Thatcher

Jan 10, 2024

Paul Selcer Thatcher, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by a service at 2:00 p.m., both at A. S. Turner Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial will be held after the service at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs.

Paul was born...

Trisha Lynn Bell

Trisha Lynn Bell

Jan 10, 2024

Trisha Lynn Bell of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the age of 42.

Trisha graduated from Mercer University with an MBA and became a highly regarded and successful Marketing Account Executive. She was a loving, compassionate, and generous person with a huge heart. When Trisha brought someone into her life, she was the most fiercely...

Melton Jesse Blalock

Melton Jesse Blalock

Jan 10, 2024

Melton Jesse Blalock, beloved husband, father, and respected member of the community, passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on October 30, 1932, to Zula Ellis Blalock and Jessie Melton Blalock.

Melton was a man of great character, integrity, and a strong work ethic. Raised by his mother, he learned the value of hard...

Grace Lydia Little

Grace Lydia Little

Jan 9, 2024

Grace Lydia Little, age 100, formerly of Scottdale, Clarkston and Tucker, GA peacefully passed away while surrounded by her family on January 10, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years James Carlton Little, her youngest son Ronald P. Little and granddaughter Amanda Little. She...

Thomas Edward Jones

Thomas Edward Jones

Jan 8, 2024

Lt. Colonel Thomas E. Jones was born on October 15, 1938, in Savannah, Georgia; the first of three sons, to Elsie and Tom Jones. He grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and attended the Jacksonville Citadel Corps of The Salvation Army with his family. During this time, he developed his love of sports, music, history, poetry and The Salvation Army, all...

Jon Jay Ritt

Jon Jay Ritt

Jan 8, 2024

Jon Ritt passed away January 8 of heart failure during diagnostic treatment at Emory Midtown Hospital. He lived independently at his historic College Park home until just weeks before his passing. He is survived by his brother Dayton W. Ritt and nephew Adam W. Ritt of Virginia Beach, Va.

Born to Wells and Pauline Ritt, Jon grew up in Crystal Lake,...

Joyce Ann Guthas

Joyce Ann Guthas

Jan 8, 2024

Joyce Adams Guthas, age 90, DOB 1/24/33, died peacefully in her sleep January 8, 2024. She was married to Ellis Guthas for 50 years. A. S. Turner, Decatur, GA is handling her arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 6-8 pm, at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church. 2045 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA. The...

Phyllis Earlene Spratling

Phyllis Earlene Spratling

Jan 7, 2024

Phyllis Earlene Spratling passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 7, 2024, at the age of 90. A remembrance of Phyllis will be held January 18, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, followed by a graveside service at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

Phyllis leaves behind her sons, Philip Spratling and...

Benjamin Thomas Wardlow

Benjamin Thomas Wardlow

Jan 7, 2024

Benjamin (Ben) Thomas Wardlow passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the age of 60 at Emory Decatur Hospital after a brief illness.

Born on April 17, 1963, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Ben was the eldest child of Tom and Mary Wardlow. He grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and later attended the Georgia Institute of Technology. He obtained a...

Phillip Wayne Mitchell

Phillip Wayne Mitchell

Jan 7, 2024

Phillip Wayne Mitchell, age 75 of Decatur, GA passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Mitchell and Gertrude Cash Mitchell; brothers David Mitchell, Randall Mitchell and his wife Vickie Mitchell; and sister-in-law Patsy Jean Mitchell.

He is survived by his brothers Jerry Mitchell and Larry Mitchell; niece Alisha Mitchell; and nephews...

Michael Paul Mixon Sr.

Michael Paul Mixon Sr.

Jan 7, 2024

Michael "Mike" Paul Mixon, Sr., of Tucker, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 7th, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by his immediate family.

Mike was a star high school football player for the Mitchell County High School Panthers (Camilla, GA) gaining many accolades and local recognition. He graduated from Georgia State University in 1968 with a degree in Business Administration,...

Dr. Patricia Ann Turner

Dr. Patricia Ann Turner

Jan 6, 2024

Dr. Patricia (Pat) Ann Turner, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA, after a brief battle with cancer.

Born on April 21, 1946, at Emory University Hospital, Pat was the eldest child of Ralph and Evelyn Turner. She attended Ponce de Leon Elementary School and Decatur High School.

She completed her undergraduate degree at...

Shirley Davis Litwhiler

Shirley Davis Litwhiler

Jan 4, 2024

Dr. Shirley J. Litwhiler gave her adieu, passing away peacefully in Atlanta, Georgia on January 4, 2024 while holding hands with her son, David, and daughter, Missy. Shirley was born in 1937 in Poplarville, Mississippi to Virgil "Pinky" Davis and Hazel Massey Davis. The oldest of four children, Shirley grew up on the family farm near Lumberton, Mississippi. Her father...

David Prior Minnix

David Prior Minnix

Jan 4, 2024

David Prior Minnix lived from September 22, 1982, until January 4, 2024- a full life, too short. He died from complications brought on by pneumonia and subsequent heart failure. David is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hagan of Atlanta and three little girls who were the delight of his life: Lucinda age 7, Isadora age 5 and Lillith 18 months....