Oct 11, 2014

Mr. Harold "Ted" E. Tumlin, 85, of Locust Grove died Saturday, October 11, 2014. He was born in Dekalb County to the late John T. Tumlin Sr. and Clera Mae Scott. Siblings included the late John Tumlin Jr., the late Effie Lee, and the late Tommie Wynell. Ted remained around the Atlanta area and worked for 35 years at Atlantic...

Oct 11, 2014

Joyce Marie Fleming of Tucker, GA passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, brother, and her husband Charles Elmore Fleming. She is survived by her three children: Charles Elmore Fleming, Jr., Craig William Fleming, Cheryl Lynne Williams, her Daughter-in-laws Valerie Fleming and Debbie Shapaka, and her Son-in-law...

Oct 10, 2014

Oct 10, 2014

Harriette Elizabeth Keen Jacobs age 53, born in Atlanta Georgia on the twenty-fourth of May in 1961. Harriette fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, October Tenth 2014 at her southern home in Warrenton, Georgia. She attended and graduated West Rome High School, Class of 1979 and attended Jacksonville State University. While attending Jacksonville State, Harriette was a member of...

Oct 10, 2014

Dr. Harland Daniel Austin, 62, of Smoke Rise, GA died October 10th. Harland was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised on Long Island in Bethpage. He received his B.A. and M.S. Degrees from S.U.N.Y at Stony Brook and his D.Sc. from Harvard University. Harland began his teaching career at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. In 1990, he joined The...

Oct 10, 2014

Mr. Dennis Dodge Odom, 83 of Decatur GA died Friday October 10, 2014. Mr. Odom graduated from Avondale High School and served with the Marines during the Korean War. He retired from Norfolk / Southern Corp in 1992 after 38 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Josie Elliott Odom of Decatur, GA; his daughter,...

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...

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...

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:...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...