Obituaries
Ethel Samantha Johnson
Jan 21, 2014
Ethel Johnson, 102, of Tucker passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2014. She was a member of Northlake Church of Christ for over 20 years. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents, Kate Daniel and Harvey Johnson; sisters, Luella Maxwell and Ellen Peters. Survivors include her nephews and their spouses, Donald Maxwell, Eddie Maxwell, Robert and Martha Maxwell....
Myra Boyer Aikens
Jan 21, 2014
Myra Boyer Aikens died January 21, 2014. She was born August 15, 1917 in St. Augustine, Florida to Georgia and Mirabeau H. Boyer. She spent most of her life in the Atlanta, GA area. She is survived by a daughter, Wynelle Reynolds of Lexington SC, sons Charles H. Aikens, III of Knoxville, TN, Larry G. Aikens of Dandridge, TN and...
George Thompson Brown
Jan 21, 2014
Rev. George Thompson "Tommy" Brown died in his sleep Tuesday morning, January 21, 2014 at the Park Springs retirement home in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The cause of death was complications from Parkinson's disease. He was 92 years old.Tommy Brown was born in Kuling, (now Lushan) in Jiangxi China, April 30, 1921. He was raised in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, as the...
Jerry Ray Buice
Jan 20, 2014
Mr. Jerry Ray Buice, 75, of Conyers, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014. He was born in Pea Ridge to Early and Thelma Buice. Jerry is preceded in death by his wife Thelma Louise Buice, and daughter Vickie Eckert. He is survived by his son, Jeff Buice; daughter, Melanie B. Sosebee; six grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren. A graveside...
Elizabeth Ann Blease
Jan 20, 2014
Elizabeth Ann Blease, 79 of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014. Betty Ann was a bible scholar and dedicated member of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was a longtime member of the Clairmont Congregation and most recently of the Clarkston Congregation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry L. Blease, Jr.; son, Michael E. Blease; brother, Herbert F. (Buddy)...
Regina Louise Adams
Jan 19, 2014
Regina Adams, 63, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born in LaGrange, GA on April 11, 1950. She is survived by her husband, David E. Adams; daughters, Kimberly Pazol and Jennifer Adams; brothers, Tom Keel, Mark Keel, Scott Keel; and her sister, Sally Hertslet. Also surviving are her grand children. In...
Mary George Gavalas
Jan 17, 2014
The everlasting soul of Mary George Gavalas passed from this world on Tuesday, January 17, in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 100. Mary Gavalas was the first of six children of Greek immigrants, Angeliki Leia Calamus and George Gavalas born on January 21, 1913 in Augusta, GA. From her earliest days, her life centered around the Church and like...
Robley Henson Tatum
Jan 17, 2014
Robley Henson Tatum died Jan. 17, 2014. Whether you called him Rob, Robley, Daddy, Grandpa, Uncle Rob or even Daddy Scum (an affectionate term, I assure you) you knew you were in the presence of a unique and precious character. He was born December 21, 1922, one of those pre-Christmas babies. He would have killed for a June birthday. He...
Joseph Mccabe
Jan 17, 2014
Joseph McCabe, age 96, of Avondale Estates, GA, passed away January 17, surrounded by family and friends. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 21 at 2:00 pm at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Decatur, GA. Mr. McCabe was born in New Orleans, LA. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Korean War. He...
Esther J. Wiley
Jan 16, 2014
Esther Jane Wiley, 93, of Snellville passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014. Esther was married to George Andrew Wiley, Jr. for 64 years. She was the mother of three sons-Andy, Alan, and Rick. Esther was retired from Rich's Department Store. She was a member of Avondale First Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Andy and Medie Wiley,...
Edward Harold Ernst
Jan 16, 2014
Edward Harold Ernst, Jr., 78, of Riverdale, GA died January 16, 2014. Ed was born on March 21, 1935 in Gloucester, Massachusetts and was the son of Alyce Somers and Edward Ernst. He attended high school in Ipswich, Massachusetts and proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. After the War, he worked at the Smithsonian...
Susan Mizelle Trombetta
Jan 16, 2014
Susan Trombetta passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2014. She was born on January 23, 1921 the 5th child of Robert and Carrie Anderson. As a child Susan grew up in Decatur, Georgia and later moved to Atlanta where her widowed mother ran a boarding house during the depression to support her family. She graduated from Girl's High School...
Lettie D. Robinson
Jan 13, 2014
Lettie Dove Robinson, 100, of Melbourne, Florida and formerly of Atlanta, died January 13, 2014. She survived her husband, Forrest Robinson, who passed on November 1st of 1985. She celebrated her 100th birthday in 2013 with a well-deserved party surrounded by friends and family. Lettie (Nanny) as she was lovingly called, is survived by one child, Yvonne Gilkes, more than...
Doris Jeanette Sherrill
Jan 13, 2014
Mrs. Doris J. Sherrill of Atlanta died Monday, January 13, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Sherrill was a graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and a Lieutenant in the US Navy Nurse Corps during WWII. Mrs. Sherrill retired from Grady Memorial Hospital after 25 yrs. as supervisor of the Surgical Emergency Clinic. She is survived by daughter, Lori Sherrill,...
Emanuwel Jasper Dixon
Jan 12, 2014
Mr. Emanuwel Jasper Dixon, born Oct 6, 1950 in Waycross, Georgia went to be with the Lord January 12, 2014. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday January 18th, 2014 at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home, 2773 North Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033. Visitation is Friday 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in...
Frederick Anton Fleming
Jan 10, 2014
Frederick Anton Tony Fleming, 47, of Athens passed away suddenly January 10, victim of a fire that destroyed his brother's home. He is survived by his beloved wife Faye Beck Fleming; dear mother Frederica L. Fleming Newsome (John P.) of Decatur; brother William T. Buddy Fleming Jr. of Snellville; sisters Katherine F. Cullerton (Jeffrey H.) of Evanston, IL and Laura...
Helen Florence Ellington
Jan 9, 2014
Helen Wyckoff Ellington, age 91, of Decatur passed away peacefully at her home after a long illness on, January 9, 2014. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mom had a wonderful sense of humor and was a passionate caregiver who loved to play canasta. Mom we will miss you always! Helen was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist...
Norman Anthony Gladish
Jan 8, 2014
Norman Anthony Gladish of Garfield Heights, Ohio passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2014 in Decatur, Georgia. Born on May 9, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio he was a retired firefighter and paramedic and a Korean War Veteran with the United States Marine Corps as well as a lifelong Browns fan. Norm is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia...
Robert Ewell Jackson
Jan 7, 2014
Rev. Robert Ewell Jackson, 84, of Tucker, went home to be with his Lord and beloved wife Gladys on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Robert served in the U S Navy and was a part of the Gideon's. He is survived by his daughter; Rhonda Tignor, son and daughter in law; Holenger Raymond and Nancy Jackson; four grandchildren and three great...
Armintie Belle Alsup
Jan 7, 2014
Armintie Belle Alsup, 90, of Decatur died January 7, 2014. She is survive by her nephew, Ronald S. and Chris Alsup and two great nieces and one great nephew. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday January 11, 2014 at Decatur City Cemetery with Rev. Gregory A. Smith officiating. The family will receive friends Friday January 10 from 4:00...
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