Obituaries
Kate Mckemie
May 6, 2011
Dr. Kate McKemie (87) of Decatur, Georgia, Professor Emerita of Agnes Scott College, passed away on May 6, 2011, after a brief illness and several months of declining health. She is survived by three generations of nieces and nephews, family and friends who cherish her hearty and generous spirit. Dr. McKemie was born on February 13, 1924, at her parents'...
Michael Anthony Wascher
May 6, 2011
Michael Anthony Wascher, 82, of Decatur, GA, passed away Friday, May 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Platt Wascher and parents William and Mary Wascher. He is survived by three sisters; Ann Bryan of Decatur, GA, Marie Riga of Brandon, FL, and Theresa Rodriguez of Port Orange, FL plus niece Brenda Bryan of Ashland, OR,...
Frederick Guffy Coats
May 5, 2011
Mr. Frederick Guffy Coats, Sr. died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia, Georgia. Fred was born in Gainesville, Florida, on July 5th, 1926, the son of the late William Taff Coates, Sr. and the late Julia Harris Coats. He grew up in High Springs, Florida and attended the University of Florida. He served in the...
Berta Mae Gill Bowden
May 3, 2011
Mrs. Berta Bowden, the former Berta Mae Gill, died May 3, 2011, at age 105, at her home in Decatur. She was the only child of John C. and Bertie Daniel Gill of Woodbury, where she spent her childhood and graduated from Meriwether County High School. She later moved to Atlanta and attended Southern Business College. She was preceded in...
Sara Elizabeth Wright
May 3, 2011
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Ruth Scarratt Winchester
May 3, 2011
Ruth Scarratt Winchester, April 23, 1927 – May 3, 2011, 84 years old. Daughter of the late John Bolsius Scarratt and Mary Kathleen Hall Scarrett, Atlanta, GA. Ruth is survived by 3 daughters: Lane Mitchell, Wendy Perniciaro, and Kathy Herrin, 6 grandsons and 5 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her ex-husband and companion for many years, Robert Decker. A memorial services...
Brenda Adkisson Wandell
May 2, 2011
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Gail Patrick Msezane
May 1, 2011
Gail Patrick Msezane had a wonderful, caring, adventurous, and enthusiastic spirit. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She passed away at home at the age of 66, with her family by her side. She was blessed to spend this life with her loving husband of 42 years, Alfred, her two children, Temba and...
Rosanne Taylor O'Kelley
Apr 29, 2011
Rosanne Taylor 0' Kelley, lifelong resident of Decatur and Atlanta and graduate of Girls High in Atlanta died Friday, April 29, 2011. Rosanne was born October 6, 1920, the youngest daughter of Mary Dewson Taylor and Frank Elmore Taylor, Sr. She was predeceased by all five of her siblings. Rosanne had a love and a talent for music, and over...
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
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
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
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
Apr 27, 2011
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
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
Apr 26, 2011
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
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.
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
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
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...
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