Obituaries

Joanne De Santis

Joanne De Santis

Apr 20, 2025

Joanne DeSantis, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 20, 2025, at the age of 69. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, Joanne made her home in Atlanta, Georgia, where she built a beautiful life centered around love, family, and community.

Joanne shared 44 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Vince. Together, they raised two daughters, Jackie...

Sandra Wright

Sandra Wright

Apr 19, 2025

Sandra Jane (Janie) Wright of Atlanta, age 82, died peacefully on April 19, 2025. She had a long and successful career as a computer programmer for banking. She programmed and installed ATM software for banks all over the world.

She is survived by her sister, her sister's husband, two nephews, and three grandnieces and many cousins.

William Bacon

William Bacon

Apr 19, 2025

William Louis Bacon, born December 3, 1935, in Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was the oldest of 7 children born to William and Louise Bacon. William was a brilliant man, who devoted his life to both healing and educating. As a Ford Foundation Scholar, he...

Margaret Miller

Margaret Miller

Apr 18, 2025

Margaret Brooks Pittman Miller (Peggy), 79, passed away on April 18, 2025, in Atlanta, GA.

Peggy was born on June 29, 1945, in Atlanta, GA, to Brooks Pittman and Margaret Long Pittman. She grew up in Carrollton, GA, and graduated from Central High School in Carroll County in 1965. She celebrated her high school graduation with a trip to...

Paul Rohrabaugh

Paul Rohrabaugh

Apr 18, 2025

Paul Nathan Rohrabaugh, 94, of Decatur, GA, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, after a healthy and full life. He was born on October 6, 1930, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to Virginia Strader and John Henry Rohrabaugh.

Paul was devoted to his beloved wife of 70 years, Beverly Sullivan Rohrabaugh. Together, they built a life centered on family,...

Carolyn Elrod

Carolyn Elrod

Apr 18, 2025

Carolyn Henry Cook Elrod was born on August 15, 1928, in Sparta, Georgia, the beloved daughter of Henry and Gertrude Cook. Carolyn grew up with her older sister, Irene, and her twin sister, Catherine. A proud graduate of Brenau University, Carolyn earned her bachelor's degree in political science. It was during her college years that she met World War II...

Bernard Bryant

Bernard Bryant

Apr 16, 2025

B. Edward Bryant Jr. (Ben)

November 29, 1967 - April 16, 2025

B. Edward Bryant Jr. beloved husband, father, brother, son, uncle, friend, and Ranger was born on November 29, 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida. He passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 16, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ben Bryant grew up in Valley, Alabama. After high school, he enlisted...

Myrtle Cooper

Myrtle Cooper

Apr 13, 2025

Myrtle Rea Bowlin Sanders Cooper was born in Foote, MS on October 27, 1940. She was the daughter of the loving parents Horteense Moore Bowlin Fergerson and Ben Bowlin, Jr. Myrtle died at the William Breamen Jewish Home in Atlanta, GA on April 13, 2025, at the age of 84. She is the widow of Alton Wayne Cooper who died...

Lisa Fuller

Lisa Fuller

Apr 12, 2025

Lisa Fuller-Devillier, 68, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away April 12, 2025. She was born March 12,1957, in Dickson, Tennessee to the late George and Mary Russell.

She was Married to Robert Devillier of Douglasville, Georgia.

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A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory, 2773 N Decatur Rd. Decatur, Georgia 30033, is handling arrangements.

Patricia Breazeale

Patricia Breazeale

Apr 11, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Breazeale passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 at the age of 71.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Scott Breazeale.

Pat was an avid reader, a crafter, the family expert on essential oils and home remedies, and an animal lover who was passionate about her pets. She faithfully assisted in caring for...

Wesley Puckett

Wesley Puckett

Apr 10, 2025

Wesley Harvey Puckett, 80, passed away April 10, 2025, in Fernandina Beach, Florida. He was born April 04, 1945, in Norfolk, Virginia to Elmer Wesley and Helen Robinette Puckett and spent his childhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Wesley was formerly from Snellville, Georgia before moving to Florida.He was retired from Randall Bros. Lumber Co. and later from long distance truck driving....

Ana Hechavarria

Ana Hechavarria

Apr 9, 2025

After a long battle with chronic heart failure, our beloved matriarch and mother, Ana Hechavarria, left this world to be in the presence of her Lord. She passed peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of April 9th, 2025 in Ooltewah, TN. A mother, grandmother and great - grandmother to her family who will be sorely missed by...

Jerry Whigham

Jerry Whigham

Apr 9, 2025

Jerry Wayne Whigham passed away April 9, 2025, following a three-month battle against cancer. He was born on May 11, 1951, in Wallace, NC, the second of five children of Joseph Neal ("Joe") Whigham and Myrtice Dempsey Whigham.

Jerry attended Briarcliff High School in Atlanta, where he ran track and cross country. He held degrees from Mercer University and Georgia...

Alvin Blalock

Alvin Blalock

Apr 7, 2025

Alvin Hoyt Blalock, a cherished resident of Decatur, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in 1930 in Atlanta, GA, Hoyt lived a life defined by resilience, love, and adventure, earning the admiration and affection of all who knew him.

A survivor of the Great Depression, Hoyt showed resourcefulness and determination from...

Sue Mosier

Sue Mosier

Apr 7, 2025

January 27, 1928 – April 7th, 2025

Sue Mosier, age 97, of Mansfield, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 7th, 2025. Born on January 27, 1928, in Cartwright, Tennessee, Sue was the beloved daughter of Marion Webster Tate and Laura May Tate.

Sue was a woman of immense creativity and talent. She had a true gift for the arts, with a passion...

Edford Foster

Edford Foster

Apr 6, 2025

Mr. Edford Stanley "Yardie" Foster

Mr. Edford Stanley Foster, affectionately known as "Yardie," passed away on April 6, 2025, at the age of 81.

Born on December 7, 1944, Mr. Foster lived a life marked by dedication, resilience, and a deep love for family and community.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Thiphena; his sons, Errol Garrett and...

Romilos Ioannides

Romilos Ioannides

Apr 4, 2025

Romilos A. Ioannides was born on September 20, 1933, in Athens, Greece. Roy was the eldest son of Aristides Elias Ioannides and Maria Spirou Stasiades. Their roots stretched back to Turkey. Roy's father, Aristides, was a chanter in the Greek Orthodox Church, while his mother, Maria, worked as a cook and dietitian for the British Embassy in Athens.

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Chryssa Kalinoglou

Chryssa Kalinoglou

Apr 4, 2025

Chryssa Paraskevopoulos Kalinoglou

July 26, 1939 - April 4, 2025

Chryssa was born in Tripolis, Greece to Vasiliki Kayianas and George Paraskevopoulos, an officer in the Greek army. The youngest of six daughters, Chryssa was between 9 and 17 younger than her very protective sisters. When she was still a young girl, the family moved to Piraeus, the port of Athens. After...

Joanna Hannah

Joanna Hannah

Apr 3, 2025

Joanna Braswell Hannah, 88, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Atlanta, GA.

Joanna and her twin sister, Jane, were born on May 31, 1936, in Moultrie, GA, to Marvin and Annie Laurie (Edwards) Braswell.

She graduated from Decatur High School in 1954. After many years as a devoted homemaker, Joanna pursued higher education, earning a degree...

Rosemary Cunningham

Rosemary Cunningham

Apr 3, 2025

Rosemary Thomas Cunningham, 67, passed away peacefully at home in Atlanta, GA, on April 3, 2025.

 

Rosemary was born on October 8, 1957, in the Bronx, NY, and carried the vibrancy of the city with her throughout her life. After graduating from Cardinal Spellman High School in 1975, Rosemary studied Mathematics/Economics at Fordham University, graduating summa cum laude in 1979. She...