Obituaries

Avis Ethel Binger

Avis Ethel Binger

Feb 1, 2012

Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Aileen Stephenson

Aileen Stephenson

Feb 1, 2012

Aileen Stephenson, 87, of Lithonia, Georgia died on February 1, 2012 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband John W. Stephenson, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 90. She was the daughter of Henry and Pearl Parmer of LaGrange, GA. She is survived by all 5 of her children (4 daughters and...

Kenneth Bruce Kite

Kenneth Bruce Kite

Feb 1, 2012

Kenneth Bruce Kite, age 69, of Atlanta, GA, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kathryn McCain Kite, and children, Mark and Matthew Kite, Jim and Laurie Mobley, Kathryn and John Rock, and five grandchildren. Brothers and sisters Joan and Don Fletcher, Michael Kite, Jimmy Kirk, Cheryl Kite and several nieces and...

Robert S. Hill

Robert S. Hill

Jan 31, 2012

Mr. Robert Scarth "Bob" Hill, 89, of Cumming GA and a long-time resident of Tucker GA, died January 31, 2012, after a brief illness. His wife of 59 years, Lisa, preceded him in death in 2004. He is survived by sons, Lance C. Hill of Cumming; Jeff H. Hill of Covington GA; grandson, Grant M. Hill and Great grandson, Hayden...

Mildred Akin Hunt

Mildred Akin Hunt

Jan 31, 2012

Mrs. Mildred Akin Hunt, age 96 of Stockbridge, passed away January 31, 2012. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was a retired nurse and a resident of Lake Springs Assisted Living in Buford for the last 7 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hunt and is survived by her daughters, Jo Anne H. Baughman...

Laverne Koch

Laverne Koch

Jan 30, 2012

Mrs. LaVerne Koch, age 88 of Roswell, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012. She was a loving mother and dedicated wife. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Koch and is survived by her son, David Koch of Marietta; daughter, Sandra Koch Rawlins of Eastman; grandchildren, Keri Koch Kaplan of Charlotte, NC, Amanda Koch Byers of Charlotte, NC...

Dorothy Roundtree Budd

Dorothy Roundtree Budd

Jan 29, 2012

Dorothy Rountree Budd, age 92, died peacefully on a glorious Sunday morning, January 29, 2012, at Budd Terrace in Wesley Woods. Mrs. Budd was a magnificent musician who taught piano and organ for eighty years to over three generations. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother as well as a sterling Christian example. Dorothy faced life challenges with grace,...

Linda D. Barbee

Linda D. Barbee

Jan 27, 2012

Linda McCann Barbee, 65, of Alpharetta, Georgia, died January 27, 2012 following a long fight with breast cancer. She was born December 28, 1946 in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Floyd and Lois McCann. Linda was a loving mother and wife who inspired us all with her tenacious spirit. She was preceded in death by her brother Gerald...

Michael Floyd Hampton

Michael Floyd Hampton

Jan 27, 2012

Michael "Mike" Floyd Hampton, 65, of Valdosta died Friday Jan. 27, 2012 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia after a brief struggle with brain cancer. He was born on Jan. 14, 1947 in Moultrie to the late Tom and Irene Hampton and raised, along with his brothers and sister, in Lanier County. Mike graduated from Lanier Country High School....

Clinton Stephen Winter, Jr.

Clinton Stephen Winter, Jr.

Jan 26, 2012

Clinton S. Winter, Jr., 87, of Snellville, died January 26, 2012. Clint was born on June 2, 1924, to Delia and Clinton Winter. He was a graduate of Atlanta's Boy's High. He served during WWII as a Navy pilot. Clint graduated from Georgia Tech in 1949 where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He was a...

Nell Louise Morse

Nell Louise Morse

Jan 26, 2012

Nell Louise Mills Morse, daughter of Jefferson Shackleford Mills and Mary Savannah Reagin Mills, passed away on January 26, 2012 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. She was the last survivor of ten children. Born September 6, 1916, Mrs. Morse graduated from Decatur Girls High School. During WWII while working on Saint Simons Island she met her husband to be John Harold...

Carson Wylie Hogan, Sr.

Carson Wylie Hogan, Sr.

Jan 24, 2012

Carson Wylie Hogan, Sr., 91, of Atlanta, GA passed away January 24, 2012. Carson was born March 31, 1920 in Dacula, GA to Marcus Grover Hogan and Emma Elizabeth Kilcrease. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Eunice Tyre Hogan. Carson is survived by: son, Wylie Hogan, Jr. and his wife Rosalyn; daughter, Deborah Hogan Bryant;...

Frances Thompson Pound

Frances Thompson Pound

Jan 24, 2012

Frances Thompson Pound, born December 19, 1919 to Clarence Augustus and Mary Mullins Thompson in Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2012 at the age of 92. She was much loved by all of her family and dear to all who knew her. Frances was pre-deceased by her beloved Bob, friend, boyfriend, husband and life partner in all...

Herman Leigh Grey

Herman Leigh Grey

Jan 24, 2012

Herman Leigh Grey, of Atlanta, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012. After being graduated from Russell High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, Mr. Grey attended Bob Jones University and later earned a BA degree from the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity. At Atlanta Bible Institute, he earned...

Lacey Sofia Hulsey

Lacey Sofia Hulsey

Jan 22, 2012

Lacey Sofia Hulsey was born Christmas morning 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia to Tony and Hilary Hulsey. She passed away January 22, 2012. Our little Christmas miracle died of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.) For two young parents she made figuring out parenthood extremely easy and brought new joy to our marriage. Every day was a blessing. We watched her grow,...

Dr. Douglas W. Rist

Dr. Douglas W. Rist

Jan 22, 2012

Douglas W. Rist, 42, of Atlanta, Georgia died on Tuesday January 22, 2012 at his residence. Douglas was born September 6, 1969 in Bladensburg, Maryland to James and Nancy Smock Rist. In 1986, Doug was elected to The Society Of Distinguished American High School Students. He attended Washington And Jefferson College and graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1993...

Betsy S. Souppa

Betsy S. Souppa

Jan 21, 2012

Mrs. Betsy S. Souppa, 89, passed away January 21, 2012 in Lakeland, Florida. A retired teacher, she is survived by her daughters, Laura H. Carter and Olvia H. Gracik. A graveside service will be held Weddnesday, January 25, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Arlington Memorial Park. A. S.Turner and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral Home: A. S. Turner &...

Phyllis C. Curry

Phyllis C. Curry

Jan 20, 2012

Phyllis C. Curry, age 79, of Atlanta passed away January 20, 2012. She was born March 27, 1932 in Taylor County, Iowa, the youngest of four children. She was employed as an office manager with the investment banking division of Merrill Lynch for many years until her retirement. She was an avid gardener, bird watcher, and reader of history and...

Velma Louise Mckinney

Velma Louise Mckinney

Jan 20, 2012

Velma Louise McKinney, 90, of Decatur died on Friday January 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. McKinney. She was a life long member of First Christian Church of Decatur, a homemaker, housewife and a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her sister, Gwendola F. Wills of Kansas City, MO; Sons and their...

James Lovick Gammell

James Lovick Gammell

Jan 20, 2012

James Lovick Gammell, age 87, of Atlanta died Friday January 20, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer, He was born on July 13, 1924 in Montgomery, Alabama. He moved to the Atlanta area when he was 2 years old, with his mother, Loretta Allen Gammell, and older brother, George, after the death of his father, William Walter Gammell. George...