Obituaries

Norman Walter Axnick

Norman Walter Axnick

Jul 7, 2011

Mr. Norman Walter Axnick, 78 of Decatur, died Thursday, July 7, 2011. Mr. Axnick had a Master's Degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin and was employed by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Axnick; his son, Ron Axnick; his daughter-in-law, Tracey Axnick; his grandchildren, Jordan and Shelbie...

Robbie Rene Re

Robbie Rene Re

Jul 7, 2011

Robbie Rene Re (86) of Decatur/Hampton, Ga. passed away on July 7th after a valiant battle with COPD. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, she was born on April 10th, 1925 in Atlanta, Ga. She was a member of First Christian Church of Decatur for over 50 years, and a founding member of the Beacon Sunday School...

Margorie Miller Winkler

Margorie Miller Winkler

Jul 7, 2011

Marjorie Miller Winkler, age 99, died peacefully July 7, 2011, at her home, the Montclair, in Decatur, Georgia. She was born on May 24, 1912, in Brewton, Alabama, to George and Leona Miller. She had four brothers and one sister, all now deceased. She attended Hollins College and Montevallo College. In 1935, she married Joseph August Winkler, Sr., who was...

Richard J. Guilmartin

Richard J. Guilmartin

Jul 6, 2011

Richard J. Guilmartin of Stone Mountain died Wednesday, July 6, at Piedmont Hospital following a short illness. He was 82 years of age. He was born in North Quincy, Massachusetts on August 15, 1928 to Agatha and James Guilmartin and moved to Stone Mountain in 1988. Before his retirement Richard had his own smoking cessation program and was very successful...

Peggy Godwin Shipley

Peggy Godwin Shipley

Jul 6, 2011

Peggy Godwin Shaw Shipley 1918–2011Peggy was the daughter of Andrew and Frances Godwin of White Springs, Florida. She was one of nine children. She met her husband Walter Shaw, a USN medic, while working for the state government in Tallahassee. She lived in Philadelphia, Chief Shaw’s home port, during World War II. In 1946, the USS Yancey transferred to the...

Ted  Dwight Bayley

Ted Dwight Bayley

Jul 6, 2011

Ted Bayley believed in giving. It was his profession and his way of life. He did not see giving as a burden, but as an opportunity for growth and the chance to be a part of something bigger. Ted died on Wednesday, July 6 after many years of battling Lewy Body disease, the second leading cause of dementia. He volunteered...

Frances Hallman Horne

Frances Hallman Horne

Jul 5, 2011

Frances Horne, 87, of Atlanta, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011. She is survived by her son, Joe Horne of Atlanta. A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 10, 2011, in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 – 4:00 prior to the service. A.S. Turner & Sons, Decatur, GA. Funeral...

Maggie Louise Lusk

Maggie Louise Lusk

Jul 5, 2011

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

Mary Edna Fossette

Mary Edna Fossette

Jul 4, 2011

Mrs. Mary Edna Fossette, age 90, born September 6, 1920, died July 4, 2011. She is survived by her son, Larry Fossette; grandsons, Wayne Fossette, Noel Fossette; and two great granddaughters. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at A. S. Turner & Sons. Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur...

Doris Dickerson Whiteman

Doris Dickerson Whiteman

Jul 3, 2011

Doris Dickerson Whiteman (Timberlake), age 88, of Social Circle, died Sunday July 3, 2011. A native of Nashville TN, Doris and her family moved in 1955 from Nashville to Decatur GA, where she raised her sons and was an active member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church for more than 30 years. After moving to Snellville and later Social Circle, Crosspoint...

Robert Abner Jackson

Robert Abner Jackson

Jul 3, 2011

Robert A. Jackson (73) of Atlanta passed Sun, July 3, 2011. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Myra B. Jackson, 3 daughters, and 5 grandchildren. Memorial services at Peachtree Baptist Church, 2108 Briarcliff Rd, Atlanta, Sat, July 16, 2pm. The family will begin receiving friends and family at 1:15pm, church parlor. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Atlanta...

Walter Reid Bryant

Walter Reid Bryant

Jul 3, 2011

Walter Reid Bryant, 68 of Stone Mountain died, Sunday, July 3, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 9:00AM, Saturday, July 9, 2011 in the Chapel of A.S. Turner and Sons, with the Rev. Scott Downing officiating. Burial will follow in Melwood Cemetery, The family will receive friends Friday, July 8, 2011 from 6-8pm. A.S. Turner, Decatur Funeral Home: A....

Olga Isabel Mottoa

Olga Isabel Mottoa

Jul 3, 2011

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

Donna Carlene Keeble

Donna Carlene Keeble

Jul 3, 2011

Donna Kaylor Keeble, 53, of Decatur, died July 3, 2011. A 1976 graduate of Avondale High School, Donna was a court reporter for various state, superior and federal courts in Georgia. She was a great lover of music and spent many wonderful vacations at Tybee Island and Florida's Gulf Coast. Donna had great love for animals, in particular her three...

Anne Mary Guza

Anne Mary Guza

Jul 2, 2011

Anne Mary Zaken Guza, 88, of Saint Simons Island, and formerly of Decatur, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Agnes Zaken of Pittsburgh, PA, and the wife of the late Anthony S Guza of Decatur. She is survived by her nine children: Mark Guza of Stone Mountain, GA, Veronica...

Myron Kenneth Brewer

Myron Kenneth Brewer

Jul 1, 2011

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

William Cale Wilson

William Cale Wilson

Jun 29, 2011

William "Cale" Wilson died Wednesday, June 29, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Rusty and Pam Wilson; brothers, Trey Wilson and Joey Wilson; grandmothers, Marjorie Nolan and Bettye Wilson; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Cale was loved by everyone. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the chapel of A. S....

Christian Noah Sanford

Christian Noah Sanford

Jun 29, 2011

Christian Noah Sanford, April 1, 2006 - June 30, 2011 Beloved son, age 5, born in Providence, Rhode Island, Christian moved with his family to Stone Mountain, Georgia, in September 2008. Christian is survived by his parents, James Sanford, Sr. and Susanna Sanford of Stone Mountain, Georgia, his brothers Micah and James, his sister, Emma, his grandparents, John Sanford, Sr....

Joyce Walts Rogers

Joyce Walts Rogers

Jun 28, 2011

Joyce W. Rogers, 80, of Decatur died Tuesday, June 28th at home, after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Joyce was in the company of her son Bradford and pastor Ron Heiber at the time of her passing. Joyce was born December 8th, 1930 in Parnell, Missouri, to Donald and Marceline Walts, and has lived in DeKalb County for 45...

Gary  Dean Bush

Gary Dean Bush

Jun 28, 2011

Gary Dean Bush, 58, of Decatur, died June 28, 2011. A native of Atlanta, Mr. Bush was a 1972 graduate of Briarcliff High School. He proudly served our country during the 1970's in the U. S. Navy and was a faithful member of American Legion Post 66 in Avondale Estates, where he was awarded Legionnaire of the Year for 2011....