Obituaries
Patricia Ann Mattson
Dec 23, 2023
Skippy Mattson, 70, of Brookhaven, Georgia, passed away December 23, 2023 at Northside Hospital with her husband of of 42 years by her side. Skippy was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer on December 23rd, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband, Greg, dogs Luna and Lucky, sisters Suzzie, Carol, Barbara, and her brother Jeff.
Skippy was born in Morristown, New...
Kevin Eugene Brand
Dec 22, 2023
Kevin Eugene Brand, 54, of Marietta, GA, died December 22, 2023. Born November 19, 1969, in Decatur, GA, was the son of Betty Sue Brand (Burch) and the late Charles Eugene Brand. He was a graduate of Avondale High School class of 1987. He was a licensed residential electrician most of his life. Survivors include his three sons Mitchell (Atlas),...
Janet Pash Baber
Dec 21, 2023
Jan Baber passed away peacefully on Thursday December 21, 2023 at Azalea Senior Care in Lawrenceville, GA just shy of her 91st birthday. She was born on January 11, 1933 in Bardstown, KY. She was the second of four children of John Wesley Pash and Eldora Grace Salmon Pash.
Raised in the coal mining town of Clinchco, VA, she was the...
Marino Flelli
Dec 21, 2023
A heartfelt tribute to Marino from his friends in Grand Cayman
Marino and I met, back in 1985, I was conducting job interviews for the new resort "The Grand
Pavilion Hotel" in Grand Cayman. Fay was one of the applicants, I noticed from her application
that her last name was Flelli, I asked her that her last name is Italian, her reply was,...
Gordon Edward Tuttle
Dec 19, 2023
Gordon E. Tuttle, Sr. (September 28, 1935 - December 19, 2023)
On December 19, 2023, Gordon E. Tuttle, Sr., age 88, died peacefully with his family by his side in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a husband, father, and businessman who was known for his independent spirit, integrity in business and life, decent and good nature, and tender devotion to family.
Gordon's life...
Alice Anne Lanford
Dec 17, 2023
Alice Anne Lanford was born to William Thomas Lanford and Patricia Harling Lanford in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 19, 1969. A true Sunday's child, Anne was a beautiful and joyful addition to her family. She grew up on Tanglewood Road in Decatur, attending Sagamore Hills Elementary and Briarcliff High School.
Attracted by their programs in arts and design as well...
Richard Dwight Yelton Jr.
Dec 16, 2023
Richard Yelton, 52, of Avondale Estates, Georgia, passed away December 16, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Rich was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma in April 2022. Rich is survived by his wife, Adela and sons, Michael, Christian and Ryan, his proud parents Richard and Dee Dee Yelton, sister Sherri and nieces, Kailee and Kourtney.
Rich was born and raised in...
Diann Louise Mckinnon
Dec 16, 2023
Diann Louise McKinnon passed away peacefully in the afternoon on Saturday, December 16 in the Hospice Unit at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. The cause of death was a recently diagnosed lung cancer. She was 80 years old. Predeceased in 2004 by her husband of 27 years, Russ Crider, she is survived by her life partner, Bill Hall, as...
Norman Clifford Crandall
Dec 14, 2023
Norman Clifford Crandall born on Febuary 19, 1948 in Flint, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023 in his home in Decatur, Georgia with his wife and family. He had courageously battled as he called it, "the bastard" pointing to his pancreatic cancer in his abdomen for several months. It tried its darndest to bring him down, but he...
Sallie Chamblee Cothran
Dec 14, 2023
Sallie Cothran, 85, passed away on December 14, 2023, in Atlanta, GA.
She is survived by her two daughters, Shannon and Shirley Cothran. Sallie was predeceased by her husband, Donald Cothran and her parents Emory and Lucile Chamblee.
The visitation will be held Sunday December 17, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 PM at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory.
The graveside will...
Thaddeus Franklin Blackstock
Dec 9, 2023
Thad F. Blackstock, Jr., 86, of Decatur, GA, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on December 9th, 2023.
He was born to the late Thad F. Blackstock and the late Sara Malone Blackstock in Atlanta, GA, on February 7th, 1937. Thad graduated from Decatur High School and received an Undergraduate Degree from North Georgia College.
Upon Graduation from college,...
Thomas Michael Fowler
Dec 9, 2023
Thomas Michael (Mike) Fowler, 67, of Lilburn, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. He was born at Emory University Hospital in Decatur, Georgia on February 14th, 1956 to Thomas Fowler and JoAnn McClendon. He was a 1976 graduate of Stone Mountain High School. Mike worked at CEW Auto Parts and Roswell Foreign Auto Parts...
Brian David Dechant
Dec 9, 2023
Brian David DeChant, 50 years old, went to heaven on December 9, 2023, after a short illness. Brian was born at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee on March 24, 1973, to Karen and Arthur DeChant. At the age of two, Brian was diagnosed with Cockayne Syndrome. Despite doctors' prediction of a shortened life span, not past early childhood, he defied...
Marie Ellen Selby
Dec 7, 2023
Marie Ellen Schrock Selby 11/05/1944 - 12/07/2023
Marie was born in Peoria, and grew up on a farm near Metamora, Illinois. She attended Morsetown Grade school, graduated from Metamora Township High School, became a Licensed Practical Nurse in Waukegan, Illinois, and practiced nursing in a variety of medical settings in Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, Texas, and Georgia. Marie was a faithful member...
Allen Lee Sneathen
Dec 7, 2023
Allen Lee Sneathen, beloved son and father died December 7, 2023. He was born December 29, 1969 in Atlanta, Georgia. The son of Carl and Nancy Sneathen, Allen graduated from Henderson High School in Dekalb County and attended the University of Georgia, graduating with a B.S. in Communications which served him well as he worked in sales over the years...
Lisa Jean Goddard
Dec 6, 2023
Lisa Jean Goddard (aka Goon, Game Cheater, Partner, T-Rex) died on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from heart and kidney complications. She was 60. She leaves behind many who remember her humor and always hopeful view to the future, her smile and her acumen for veterinary care. Lisa loved her family and friends, her dogs, her travels and her movies. She...
Vivian "Jean" Harmon
Dec 6, 2023
Vivian "Jean" Harmon lived a life that radiated love, faith, and wisdom in every action she took. Born on December 7, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jean illuminated the lives of those around her until her peaceful passing in Conyers, Georgia, on December 6, 2023. She was a beacon of compassion and grace, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and a...
Glenda Jean Smith
Dec 4, 2023
Glenda Jean Smith passed away on December 4th, 2023. Glenda was a long-time resident of Avondale Estates, GA and retired from the VA Hospital after 40+ years od dedicated service.
Glenda is survived by her brother, Ronnie Smith and sister-in-law, Connie Smith of Woodstock, GA, several nieces and nephews and lifelong friend, Dianne Ergle. She was preceded in death by her...
Virginia Davis
Dec 1, 2023
Virginia Davis of Decatur, Georgia died on December 1, 2023. She was 75 years old. She had suffered from a prolonged illness for 12 years and had been cared for in her home during these years.
Virginia was born in Quincy, Florida and grew up in Perry, Florida. She graduated from Perry High School and went on to Florida State University...
Victor Anthony Kramer
Dec 1, 2023
Victor Anthony Kramer, devoted husband, loving father, and inspiring colleague, teacher and friend to all who were privileged to know and spend time with him, passed away at 84 on Dec. 1 after a brief period in hospice. Victor, along with his joyful spirit and infectious laugh, will be forever cherished and deeply missed.
Born to Edward and Leota Kramer in...
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