Obituaries
Susan Hambrick Legend
Jun 9, 2012
Without Susan Hambrick Legend, the world loses a little sunshine, but the universe gains a new star. Her bout with cancer came to a peaceful end on June 9. She passed away at home in the company of her son, Derek D. Hambrick, and is survived by daughter-in-law Carmen, grandson Gabriel, and brother David. A balance of grace and fortitude,...
Dorothy Madeline Flynn Hicks
Jun 9, 2012
God saw the way was getting rough;the path was hard to see. He gentlyclosed Dot's loving eyes; and whispered,"Come to me."Dorothy Madeline Flynn Hicks, 83, of Atlanta, Georgia, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and lover of animals, passed away at her home in King's Bridge Retirement Community on June 9, 2012, following an extended illness. Dot, as she was affectionately called...
Winnett Wilson Wright
Jun 9, 2012
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Sandra Chaffin Atkins
Jun 8, 2012
Sandra Chaffin Atkins, 55, of Stone Mountain passed away on Friday June 8, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Atkins; sons, Klein Ward and David Ward; daughter, Melinda Ward; mother, Margaret Chaffin; sisters, Elaine Chatham and Wanetta Poss; brothers, Bobby Chaffin and Gene Chaffin; grandchildren, Angelina, Trystan and McKenzie Ward. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles,...
Mrs. Jimmie Webber Waggoner
Jun 8, 2012
Mrs. Jimmie Webber Waggoner, 85, of Atlanta, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2012. She was born in Gordo, Alabama, to James and Eula Hall. She was a member of Clairmont Presbyterian Church but her joys in life were painting, traveling and especially her grandchildren. Jimmie was preceded in death by her husbands: Ross Webber and Maurice Edward Waggoner Jr.;...
Vance Turk Fritts, Sr.
Jun 7, 2012
Mr. Vance Turk Fritts Sr., 85, of Atlanta died on Thursday June 7, 2012. A native of Chattanooga, he was the youngest of two children born to Clara Vance Talbot and William Frye Fritts, Sr. Mr. Fritts was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Williams Fritts and his older brother, William Fritts, Jr.Mr. Fritts graduated from...
Luke Stephen Edwards
Jun 7, 2012
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Mark L. Ford
Jun 6, 2012
Mr. Mark L. Ford, 54, of Atlanta, died suddenly June 6, 2012. An Atlanta native, Mr. Ford graduated from Paidiea High School, held a Bachelor's Degree of Music and German as well as a Masters Degrees in Teaching English as a Second Language and a Masters Degree in Linguistics from Georgia State University. He taught English a Second Language at...
Helen Carnes Mosley
Jun 5, 2012
Helen Carnes Mosley, 89, of Snellville and formerly of Decatur, died June 5, 2012. A native of Forsyth County, she worked at the Bell Bomber Plant in Marietta during World War Two. Mrs. Mosley was preceded in death in 2002 by her husband of 56 years, Fred Mosley. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Waller; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe...
Donald Edward Gaston, Sr.
Jun 4, 2012
Donald Edward Gaston Sr., age 76, passed away on June 4, 2012. He was born in Atlanta, Ga. to the late Emma Medley Gaston and Samuel Brittian Gaston. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his two brothers and sister in law, William J.(wife Nancy) and Charles B. Gaston. Don is survived by wife Martha Sisson Gaston...
Judith Carolyn Simmons
Jun 4, 2012
Judith Carolyn Simmons, 64, died on Monday, June 4, 2012 of cancer. A memorial service will be held at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1561 McLendon Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, GA in Candler Park on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Her family will be receiving friends at a showing of her artwork at noon preceding the Memorial Service in the...
Martha Elizabeth Smith
May 30, 2012
Martha Elizabeth Hobbs Smith went on to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday,May 30, 2012. She was born on June 26, 1941 in Atlanta, to William Joseph Hobbs, Sr. and Jane Elizabeth Slocum Hobbs. 'Martha is survived by her husband of 50 years, Joseph Harold Smith, Sr. and her five children and their families: Joseph Harold Smith, Jr....
Nellie Ruth Conkling
May 30, 2012
Mrs. Nellie Ruth Conkling, age 85 of Kennesaw passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Born on December 30, 1926 in Paris, TN and was the daughter of the late Chester & Correne Glosson Hopkins. Mrs. Conkling was employed by Sears for 35 years as a Division Manager. She is survived by her two sons and there spouses Tom & Kristin...
Dr. William E. Avery, Jr.
May 29, 2012
Dr. William E. Avery, Jr., 94 years old of Decatur, died on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 following a brief illness. He was born in Decatur in 1917; he graduated from Atlanta Dental College in 1941 and, except for four years in the U. S. Army during World War II, he practiced dentistry in Decatur, GA for over 40 years prior...
George Hector Nedd
May 28, 2012
George Hector Nedd, 89, passed awa May 28, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Winifred Need; daughters, Elizabeth (Pinky) Sinclair, Theresa Oliver, Sheryl Nedd and Arlene Griffith; sons, John Arthur Nedd, Elroy Nedd and Brian Nedd. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 2 pm in the chapel...
Christie Sue Gaylor
May 28, 2012
Christie Sue Gaylor, age 57, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012. Christie was born in Atlanta, to Myrna and Dorman Cown. She is survived by her son and his wife Michael and Laura Gaylor, two grandchildren: Melissa and Joephef Gaylor, sister: Cathy Franklin, and brother Alan Cown. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 2 at 12:00...
James Everett (Jim) Morton, Iii
May 27, 2012
James Everett "Jim" Morton III, 67, of Decatur, was born October 19, 1944, in New London, Connecticut. He was the only child of Susan Barfield and James Everett Morton, Jr. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Decatur High School and received a track scholarship from Florida State University. Mr. Morton completed his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Georgia State...
John Wendell Forrest
May 25, 2012
John Wendell Forrest of Decatur, Ga. left this life on 25 May 2012 at the age of eighty-eight. John Wendell Forrest was born 2 March 1924 in Baird, Callahan County, Texas the seventh and final child of Sena Larmer Forrest (nee Henry) and Jim Lee Forrest. His mother's family were pioneers in the area. His father had come west to...
Charles H. "Charlie" Foster, Jr.
May 24, 2012
Charles H. "Charlie" Foster, Jr., 85 of Stone Mountain, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012. Building, gardening and tinkering were his life long passions, along with the joy of life and family. There was not a bronze, intricate porcelain, piece of furniture or artwork if found broken he could not restore to original condition, if not better. Building was his...
Robert Dean Erwin, Sr.
May 24, 2012
Mr. Robert Dean Erwin, Sr. of Martin, GA, died Thursday, May 24, 2012. He was the son of Margaret and Arthur Henry Erwin of Decatur, Georgia. He retired from Western Electric-AT&T where he was employed as an Associate Engineer after 27 years. He was also the co-owner of Granny's Child Care in Norcross, GA. Recently, he was also the co-owner...
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