Obituaries
Richard David Brown
Aug 4, 2011
Richard David Brown, 51, of Atlanta passed away August 4, 2011. Surviving are his daughter, Ruth Brown and three sons, Paul Brown, Sam Brown and Dan Brown. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be Friday, August 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of A. S. Turner and Sons. The family will receive friends on Friday August...
John C. Dubac
Aug 3, 2011
John C. Dubac, passed away, Wednesday., August 3, 2011 at the age of 83. John is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, John & Roma Dubac, Bob & Lauren Dubac, and his daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Joe Pottinger, as well as three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Despite recent illness, John kept a positive attitude. His key to life was...
Eunice Tyre Hogan
Aug 2, 2011
Eunice Tyre Hogan, 88, of Atlanta, GA passed away August 2, 2011. Eunice was born May 27, 1923 in Atlanta, GA to Hoyle Henry and Lena Bandy Tyre. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Carson W. Hogan, Sr. Other survivors include: son, Wylie Hogan, Jr. and his wife Rosalyn; daughter, Deborah Hogan Bryant; grandson, Jason King; step-grandchildren,...
Dr. Francis J. Bridges
Aug 1, 2011
Dr. Francis J. Bridges, 87, of Atlanta died on August 1, 2011. He is predeceased by his wife Mrs.Virginia Holley Bridges, and a son Mr. Brian J. Bridges. Survivors are his son Dr. Stephen Bridges and his daughter Ms. Cheryl Bridges, sister Mrs. Eugenia B. Trawicky, sister-in-law Mrs. Elise N. Bridges and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will...
Carl F. Herring, Jr.
Jul 31, 2011
Carl F. Herring, Jr. of Avondale Estates passed Sunday evening July 31, 2011. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years Elizabeth Clarke Herring. He is succeeded by his children Anne H. Shirley, Carl F. Herring, III, Jeanne H. Giager and their loving families. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 7th at 2:00pm in...
Bobby Pope
Jul 30, 2011
Bobby Pope, 72, of Thomaston, formerly of Duluth died Friday July 29, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ward Pope, and a son, William Issac Pope. He is survived by his daughters; Venitha Pettus, Deborah Finch, and Scherry Whitaker; son, Bobby Pope, Jr. 13 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the chapel...
Evelyn Pearl Cooper Riley
Jul 30, 2011
Evelyn Pearl Cooper Riley, 91, died on July 30, 2011. She was born on February 5, 1920 in Rich Creek, VA to Mary Ellen Spangler and Larry Milton Cooper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Charles Riley, her granddaughter, Shelley Harmon, her brother, Guy Allen Cooper and her great-nephew, Dustin Cooper. She is survived by her daughter...
Minnie Louise Tidman
Jul 27, 2011
Major Minnie Louise Tidman, age 87 of Cumming, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011. She is survived by her sister, Beatrice Hopper. Funeral services will be held at the Salvation Army Lawrenceville, GA Corps, 3455 Sugarloaf Pkwy in Lawrenceville on Monday, August 1st at 10:30 am. Major Robert Hopper will officiate. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery at 1:00 pm. In...
Maryellen Dalton Hinsberg
Jul 25, 2011
Maryellen Dalton Burns Hinsberg 1937-2011 died in her home on July 25, 2011 in Tucker, Georgia. Maryellen was predeceased by parents John and Mary and brother, John. She is survived by brother Richard Burns and sister Katherine Burns; children Donald Hinsberg, Mary Hinsberg, Thomas Hinsberg and Martha Hinsberg. Maryellen earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with a minor in Education...
Melba Williams Prater
Jul 24, 2011
Melba Williams Prater, 80, of Loganville, died July 24, 2011. She was a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and was a graduate of Central High School. Immediately after graduation, Melba began a long career with Southern Bell. After a courtship of four years, she married in 1951 her high school sweetheart, Jack Prater. With the phone company she quickly rose through...
Viriginia Holley Bridges
Jul 24, 2011
Mrs. Virginia Holley Bridges, 84 of Atlanta, died Sunday, July 24, 2011. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 1951 as a Senior Soloist with a Bachelor's degree in music. She was a prominent classical singer in the Atlanta area. Surviving are her husband, Dr. Francis J. Bridges; daughter, Ms. Cheryl Bridges; and son, Dr. Stephen Bridges. Funeral services...
Greta (Patsy) Thomas
Jul 23, 2011
Greta "Patsy" Thomas, 83, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011. Patsy was born in Decatur, GA, August 6, 1927, to the late Judge Frank Guess and Emily Harrison Guess. She attended Decatur Girls High and the University of Georgia for two years. In 1946, she was married to Wales Wimberly Thomas of Decatur. They had two daughters,...
Bernard (Bonnie) Spellen
Jul 23, 2011
Bernard "Bonnie" Spellen of Decatur died Saturday, July 23, 2011. He is survived by his ex-wife, Donna London; daughters, Stephanie Bryant and Kendra Spellen; son, Adrian Spellen; sisters, Theresa Davies, Ann Marie Spellen, and Rona Spellen; brothers, Euburn Spellen, Compton Spellen, Roy Spellen, Aubrey Spellen, Eon Spellen and Godfrey Spellen and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30...
Charlotte Bowman Cartledge
Jul 22, 2011
Mrs. Charlotte Bowman Cartledge, 78 of Atlanta died on July 22, 2011. She was born on January 22, 1933 in Stone Mountain, GA. She's survived by her four children: Joyce Farmer, Jackie Joyner, Mike Bishop and Mark Bishop and one brother Roy R. Bowman. She attended Roosevelt High School and retired from Two- Minute Car Wash as a cashier. For...
Lucile Virginia Perry
Jul 21, 2011
Mrs. Lucile Virginia Perry of Tucker, Ga. died July 21, 2011. She is survived by her two nieces, Mrs. Tami Lyn Goss of Kathleen, GA. and Mrs. Terri Anne McGinnis of Alpharetta, GA., three great-nieces and two great-nephews. The funeral service will be Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. In...
John Schuster, Jr.
Jul 21, 2011
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Martha Pauline Mcdonald
Jul 20, 2011
Martha Pauline McDonald died Wednesday, July 20, 2011. A loving daughter, sister, wife and mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Houston McDonald and son, Phillip McDonald, three brothers, Thomas J., Bernice and Bill McCullough and two sisters, Annie Ruth Ray and Julie Fowler. She is survived by two brothers, Walker L. McCullough and wife,...
Geraldine Adams Patrick
Jul 20, 2011
Geraldine Adams Patrick of Decatur, known for her generosity of time, spirit and funding to the Presbyterian Church, USA, died July 20, 2011 at the age of 96. Jerry began a life of volunteer work in the early 1950's assisting at Mission Haven, a furlough home in Decatur for Presbyterian missionaries. She eventually became the executive director and remained on...
Mildred Sims Thurman
Jul 19, 2011
Mildred Sims Thurman, 92, died July 19, 2011, at Morningside of Gainesville Assisted Living. She was born May 4, 1919, to Vashti George and John A. Sims of Stockbridge, GA. She is preceeded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, J. Worth Thurman. Mildred was a long time member of Decatur First United Methodist Church and the Paty...
Fred Lee Clark, Jr.
Jul 17, 2011
Mr. Fred Lee Clark, Jr., 83, of Decatur, GA died on Sunday, July 17, 2011. Born in LaFayette, GA, Fred was an avid amateur pilot, big band music fan and banana pudding enthusiast. He joined the United States Navy in 1945 so he could follow his brother, Wesley into the service. Recruited from a mill team in Alabama by the...
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