Obituaries

Katherine Louise Holcomb Blackledge

Katherine Louise Holcomb Blackledge

Apr 28, 2011

Mrs. Katherine Louise Holcomb Blackledge, 81 of Decatur died on Thursday April 28, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Paul D. Blackledge; daughter Mary Elizabeth Blackledge Warren and son-in-law Cary Warren of Suwanee; three beloved grandchildren: Jonathan Paul, Christopher Brent and Katherine Marie; brothers James Linton Holcomb Jr. and sister-in-law Rita of Hartwell; Robert William Holcomb...

Melba Ernestine Mcwilliams Tolar

Melba Ernestine Mcwilliams Tolar

Apr 28, 2011

Melba Ernestine McWilliams Tolar, age 97, of Atlanta, died on Thursday, April 28, 2011. A native Atlantan, she was the daughter of the late Mary Artimesa (David) and Thomas Ernest McWilliams. Born on January 6, 1914 at home in East Atlanta, she moved with her family about ten years later into the home on Hemlock Circle where she lived until...

Kayleb Thomas Ramuten

Kayleb Thomas Ramuten

Apr 28, 2011

Kayleb Thomas Ramuten passed gently into the arms of Jesus Thursday, April 28 2011. Kayleb is the son of Jamie Newberry and Jeremiah Ramuten of Atlanta Georgia. Kayleb loved to be outdoors, cuddle with his soft teddy blankie, and being held by his family. Kayleb was a happy baby who was always smiling and was loved by everyone who has...

Doris Chronic

Doris Chronic

Apr 27, 2011

Mrs. Doris Chronic, 84 of Dunnellon, FL died April 27, 2011. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Bruce Chronic; daughters Cathy and Donna Chronic; son, Randall Chronic. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of A.S. Turner and Sons on Friday April 29, 2011 at 7:00PM. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American...

Judy S. Whittington

Judy S. Whittington

Apr 27, 2011

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

Larry Lunsford Thomas

Larry Lunsford Thomas

Apr 26, 2011

Mr. Larry Lunsford Thomas, age 61 of Roswell, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Despite having Down’s Syndrome, Larry led a fulfilling and productive life. He was an associate for Walmart for 15 years and retired in 2005. He loved fishing and his family. Larry is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Sandy Thomas; sister and brother-in-law, Sally...

Mary Margaret Mills

Mary Margaret Mills

Apr 26, 2011

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

Roy Embree Pattillo

Roy Embree Pattillo

Apr 25, 2011

Roy Embree Pattillo, 84 of Bullhead City, AZ died Monday, April 25 due to complications following heart surgery. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, May 4 at AS Turner & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Decatur. Roy was born in Gastonia, NC and moved to Atlanta at the age...

Arthur Grady Morrison, Sr.

Arthur Grady Morrison, Sr.

Apr 25, 2011

Arthur Grady Morrison Sr., 93, of Decatur, GA, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 from pneumonia. The funeral service will be held Friday, April 29, 2011, at 11:00AM in the Briarlake Baptist Church Chapel at 3715 LaVista Road in Decatur, GA. Arthur Grady Morrison Sr. was a founding and active member of this church and raised three Christian sons. Family...

Carl William (Bill) Farmer

Carl William (Bill) Farmer

Apr 23, 2011

Carl William (Bill) Farmer, 86, had recently been diagnosed with lung cancer but died at his Dunwoody, GA home unexpectedly, Saturday, April 23, 2011. Bill was born in Washington, DC to Carl H. & Anna Christian Farmer. He moved with his family at age 4 to Atlanta and he remained in the Atlanta area for the rest of his life....

Eleanor Elizabeth Shropshire

Eleanor Elizabeth Shropshire

Apr 22, 2011

Eleanor Elizabeth Shropshire, 92, of Atlanta passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011 peacefully in her sleep at her home and with her �pretty little things� collected from all over the world with love, compassion and support. She was creative in her endeavors, an artist, a great Mom, decorator, a supporter and a great friend. She had the most beautiful...

Herschel White

Herschel White

Apr 22, 2011

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

Mary Bishop Haynie Flowers

Mary Bishop Haynie Flowers

Apr 21, 2011

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

Lloyd Haney, Sr.

Lloyd Haney, Sr.

Apr 20, 2011

Mr. Lloyd Haney, Sr. passed away on April 20, 2011. He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda King, by his son, Lloyd Haney, Jr. his Daughter-in-law, Roxane Haney, grandsons Joshua Haney and Anthony King. Visitation will be Friday, April 22, 2011 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Services will be held at A.S. Turner & Sons, Saturday, April 23, 2011...

Marie Elizabeth Bowden

Marie Elizabeth Bowden

Apr 20, 2011

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

Bretton Lamar Knight

Bretton Lamar Knight

Apr 19, 2011

Bretton Lamar Knight, 19, of Atlanta passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. He graduated from King Fisher Academy and attended Horizon School. He is survived by his father, Chet Knight of Atlanta; mother, Judy Gannon of Chicago; grandmother, Jeanne Boland of Atlanta; grandfather, Henry " Hal" Knight, III, of Kansas; great grandparents, Virginia Boland of Atlanta, Mary Knight of...

Charles Lane Blalock

Charles Lane Blalock

Apr 19, 2011

Mr. Charles Lane Blalock passed away on April 19, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Dora Blalock, and by his wife, Sara Sikes Blalock. He is survived by his four daughters, Jenny Chrysson, Joy Matejka, Joan Blalock, Julie Johnson, by his sister, Louise Edwards, his brother, James Blalock, and five grandchildren that love him very...

George P. Macrenaris

George P. Macrenaris

Apr 19, 2011

George P. Macrenaris, of Atlanta, passed away on April 19, 2011, after a lengthy illness following heart surgery. George was a native of Atlanta and was born August 27, 1944. He was preceded in death by his mother, Athena Calomiros Macrenaris and is survived by many family members and close friends. George was a devoted life-long member of the Greek...

Herbert Frank

Herbert Frank

Apr 19, 2011

Mr. Herbert Frank, 85, of Atlanta, GA, died April 19, 2011. He was a native of Brooklyn, New York and was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army. Mr. Frank retired from a long successful career in the food business. He is survived by his wife, Cory; daughters, Maureen McKnight, Bonnie Carter; son, Jeff Frank;...

Sanford Billy (Bill) Pinyan

Sanford Billy (Bill) Pinyan

Apr 19, 2011

Sanford Billy Pinyan (Bill), age 83, of Stone Mountain, GA passed away on April 19th, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Pauline Pinyan, sister Frances Cobb, and brother Don Pinyan. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Beverly Burns Pinyan, daughters Leslie Pinyan and Ann Pinyan, daughter-in-law Dara Reynolds and her son Michael...