Obituaries
Robert R. (Bob) Frahm
Nov 2, 2013
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Patricia Diane Rising
Nov 2, 2013
Rising, Patricia DianeTricia or Trish to her friends and family passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013. She was born in Pasay City, Philippines, of U.S. citizens in the U.S. Department of State on October 4, 1956, returning to the states that same year. In recent years, Tricia resided in the Brookhaven area of Atlanta and was self-employed as a...
Beatrice Alexander Dickerson
Nov 1, 2013
Beatrice (Penny) Alexander Dickerson, Atlanta, GA, formerly of Sarasota, passed away November 1, 2013. Penny was born in Wilmington, DE. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Baker; two grandchildren, Jessica and Austin; and a great-granddaughter, Aurora. A mass will be offered in Penny's memory on Sunday December 15, 11 a.m., at St. John Neumann Church, Lilburn, GA. The family...
Joseph Thomas Raffa
Nov 1, 2013
Lt. Col. Joseph T. Raffa, PhD, passed away on Friday, November 1st, 2013 with his family by his side at the age of 97. Joe spent his life and career as a respected christian psychologist spreading God's love and selflessly helping those in needed it most; conducting his life according to his verse, Isaiah 1:18 " Come now and let...
Bobby Lee Wright
Nov 1, 2013
WRIGHT, Bobby Lee(Picture)Bobby Lee WrightAugust 14, 1941-November 1, 2013Clarkston, Georgia - Mr. Bobby Lee Wright, age 72, died Friday, November 1, 2013 at DeKalb Medical Center. Mr. Wright was born in Palatka, Florida, and moved to Clarkston, Georgia in June 1970. Prior to moving to Atlanta, Bobby served in the United States Army for six years. He worked and retired...
Kontz Lee Mitchell
Oct 31, 2013
Kontz Mitchell, 89, of Decatur, GA passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013. Born in Rockdale County, GA, he was the son of the late Jesse Mitchell and Annie Costley Mitchell and was married to the late Josephine Mitchell. A WWII veteran, he was a retired executive at Oxford Industries in Atlanta. He is survived by his son, Franklin Lee...
Larry Graydon Ray
Oct 29, 2013
Dr. Larry Graydon Ray, Sr. of Decatur, GA died peacefully of a hemorrhagic stroke on Oct. 28th, 2013 at Emory University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. L. G. Ray was born Dec. 9th, 1933 in Jacksonville, FL to Rev. Laurie Graydon and Katherine Jane Ray. He spent his earliest years in Lakeland, FL after which his family moved to...
Ann Lorraine Kallay
Oct 28, 2013
Ann Willis Kallay passed away October 28, 2013 after a sudden illness. She is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Eugene Wynn Kallay I, her children Laura Brill, Gwen Manto, Wynn Kallay II, and Carole Guzman. She is also survived by her seventeen beloved grandchildren: Tom Brill, Gretchen Brill, Robert Brill, Jim Brill, Kallay Cutler, Taylor Cutler, Ann...
Annie Skillern Mallory
Oct 27, 2013
Anne Skillern Mallory, 87, died in hospice October 27, 2013. Anne was born December 10, 1925, in Clarkston, GA, the daughter of Walker and Dora Skillern. A proud lifelong resident of DeKkalb County, she graduated from Clarkston High School. Anne was a charter member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Stone Mountain. She was married to her...
Gloria Kinlaw
Oct 27, 2013
Always a caregiver, Gloria Connell Kinlaw of Decatur, GA, died on October 27, 2013, surrounded by family. She grew up in Pavo, GA and graduated from Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing in 1941, becoming a well-respected surgical nurse at Piedmont. Gloria was an active member of First Baptist Church of Decatur and was always involved in her community and efforts...
Marion Padgett
Oct 25, 2013
Mrs. Marion Riddle Padgett, 80, of Decatur, passed away on Friday October 25, 2013. Mrs. Padgett was strong in her faith and her devotion to family. She will be missed dearly. Mrs. Padgett was preceded in death by her husband, Pat; son, Russell; daughter, Melinda; grandsons, Christofer and Jarrett. She is survived by son, Mike Padgett of Hamburg AR; son...
Uclete T. Mcelhannon
Oct 25, 2013
Mrs. Uclete Thurmon McElhannon, 92, of Stone Mountain passed away Friday October 25, 2013. Mrs. McElhannon was along time member of Avondale First Baptist Church and was a lover of birds and animals and enjoyed growing flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin L. McElannon and is survived by her daughter, Sandra Griffin; son, Lee and Jan...
Willie Clifton Bussey
Oct 25, 2013
Captain Willie Clifton (Bill) Bussey was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 18, 1936 to Clifton Gerrell and Martha Louise Williams Bussey. He departed this life for his eternal heavenly home on October 25, 2013. As a small boy he always wished for an airplane and an airplane suit. In 1952 he hitch-hiked to the Atlanta Airport from South DeKalb...
Frank Elmore Taylor
Oct 24, 2013
Mr. Frank Elmore Taylor III, 81, a native of Atlanta, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Frank was born at Georgia Baptist Hospital to Frank and Nell Taylor. He was a graduate of Henry Grady High School and attended The University of Georgia where he was a member of Chi Phi Fraternity. He proudly served two years in the...
Ellen Francis Henson
Oct 24, 2013
Ellen S. Henson, 78, of Decatur, died Thursday, October 24, 2013. Mrs. Henson was an faithful member of Rock Springs Presbyterian Church, a master gardener, an avid hiker and a beloved grandmother. She is survived by her sons and daughter in laws, Greg and Cynthia Henson, Barry and Sonia Henson, Gary and Anna Henson; daughter and son in law, Kelly...
Amy Jo Antenen
Oct 22, 2013
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Howard Clark Morris
Oct 17, 2013
Howard Clark Morris of Decatur passed away October 17, 2013. Originally from Augusta, he moved to Atlanta in 1956 to work for King Hardware Co. In 2006, he received the Golden Hammer Award for 50+ years of service in hardware. He was a Lions Club Member. He was a loving husband to Josephine Jo for 53 years and survived her...
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