Obituaries

Doris Jeanette Sherrill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Arthur Gary Pelham

Arthur Gary Pelham

Jan 6, 2014

Arthur Gary Pelham, 66, of Jonesboro passed away suddenly on Monday January 6, 2014. He was born on August 31, 1947 at Emory University Hospital to Jane Willis Pelham Doyle and the late Donald Grayson Pelham. Gary attended Brown High School in Atlanta. After graduation he enlisted in the US Army, serving for many years. He is survived by his...

William Bruckner Owens

William Bruckner Owens

Jan 6, 2014

William Bruckner Owens of Decatur, Georgia, died peacefully in his sleep on January 6, 2014, at the age of 96. He was born on July 11, 1917, in Augusta, GA, the son of Elizabeth Bruckner Owens and Clinton Brown Owens, Jr. After the family moved to Decatur when he was an infant, Bill attended Glennwood Elementary School and Decatur Boys...

Betty Ann Botdorf

Betty Ann Botdorf

Jan 6, 2014

Funeral Home: A.S. Turner 2773 N. Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Alverta Jean Jacobs

Alverta Jean Jacobs

Jan 6, 2014

Jean M. Jacobs, 84, formally of Tucker, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014. Jean is survived by her husband of 57 years, Howard, 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Grave- side services will be held Friday, January 10 at 3:30 at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. Family will greet friends and relatives from 1:00 - 3:00 at Turner and...

Thomas Bennett Chatman

Thomas Bennett Chatman

Jan 5, 2014

CHATMAN, Thomas BennettThomas Bennett Chatman of Tucker went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, January 5, 2014. Bennett formally owned and operated Georgia Vault Service in Tucker until his retirement in 2003 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tucker. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Christine Chatman;...

Thomas Keith Perdue

Thomas Keith Perdue

Jan 5, 2014

Funeral Home: A.S. Turner 2773 N. Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Ernest Carl Wildberger

Ernest Carl Wildberger

Jan 3, 2014

Funeral Home: A.S. Turner 2773 N. Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Dora Louise Crowe

Dora Louise Crowe

Jan 2, 2014

Louise K. Crowe, age 99, passed away on Thursday Morning, January 2, 2014, after a long, healthy, and fulfilling life. Born on May 18, 1914, in Bogart, GA, she was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Felton V. Crowe, and her sister, Mildred Kennon Carter of Athens, Ga. She is survived by 2 children, Kathy Ballar of Peachtree Corners,...

Louise K. Crowe

Louise K. Crowe

Jan 2, 2014

Louise K. Crowe, age 99, passed away on Thursday Morning, January 2, 2014, after a long, healthy, and fulfilling life. Born on May 18, 1914, in Bogart, GA, she was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Felton V. Crowe, and her sister, Mildred Kennon Carter of Athens, Ga. She is survived by 2 children, Kathy Ballar of Peachtree Corners,...

Donald  Franklin Owen

Donald Franklin Owen

Dec 30, 2013

Donald Franklin Owen, age 84 of Clarkston, GA went to his heavenly home December 30, 2013 at Hospice Atlanta after a lengthy battle with cancer. Don was born in Charlotte, North Carolina August 23, 1929, the only son of William (Bill) and Sue Owen. They moved to Decatur, GA in 1936 and were members of First Baptist Church of Decatur....

Carmon Winstead Elliott

Carmon Winstead Elliott

Dec 29, 2013

Mr. Carmon W. Elliott, 102 of Decatur passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013. A native of KY and a graduate of Georgia State, he worked for Stearns Coal and Lumber Co. (KY), Cleveland Electric, and Wright Brown Electric until age 92. Visitation will start at the church at 9:00 am with funeral services at 11:00 am at Avondale-Pattillo United Methodist...

Jacqueline  Ross Baker

Jacqueline Ross Baker

Dec 27, 2013

Jacqueline (Jackie) Ross Baker, 92, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away Friday December 27, 2013. Grandmother, as she preferred to be called by all, was enjoying a Christmas visit with her daughter Nancy Pandolfi and her husband Paul on St. Simons Island. During her visit, Grandmother had the opportunity to be with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and Santa Claus. Jackie...

Nadine Rena Wilson

Nadine Rena Wilson

Dec 24, 2013

Nadine Rena Wilson, 41, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at home in Chamblee, GA.Nadine was born in Norfolk, VA on March 3, 1972, a daughter of Donald Wilson and Evon Wilson. She graduated from Deep Creek High School in 1990, attended James Madison University and Old Dominion University and worked for DS Waters as a Call...