Obituaries
Mary Elizabeth Gordon
Jan 21, 2024
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Gordon, 74, quietly passed away at her home on the morning of January 21, 2024, after a long and valiant battle with multiple sclerosis. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Frank Gordon, her brother John Ferguson, her children Christopher Colvin and Erica Gordon, and her grandchildren Benjamin Colvin, and Ethan and Evan Grubic. A...
Kenneth Walter Martin
Jan 19, 2024
Kenneth Walter Martin died peacefully on January 19, 2024. Son of Lois T. (Martin) Nance and Walter J. Martin of Thomasville, Georgia. Ken was a long term Public Servant with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and resided in Decatur, Georgia. He was an avid traveler and loved San Francisco. A man with a big heart and a great sense...
Robert Kevin White
Jan 18, 2024
Robert Kevin White (September 6, 1956 - January 18, 2024) passed away peacefully in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the beloved son of Frank and Shirley White, and the brother of six siblings. He is survived by his devoted husband and soulmate Tony Pisani, whom he shared 36 years of love and adventure with. Robert grew up in Holland, Pennsylvania, and...
Sandra Jean Wood
Jan 16, 2024
Sauni Colman Wood, an educator, feminist, writer, storyteller, community leader, singer, dancer, world traveler, died January 16 in hospice care in Atlanta, Ga. She was 90.
Sauni accomplished so many things in her long life, but what she most cared that others knew about her was that she loved her family and friends.
Indeed, all of her children knew in their bones...
Joe Greger
Jan 15, 2024
In loving memory of Joe Greger, born March 16, 1990, and departed from us on January 15, 2024, at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Ga.
A graduate of Wheeler High School in Marietta, Joe continued his education with two years of college in Florida and Atlanta. He dedicated his skills as a customer service technician at AutoZone.
Joe is survived by...
Ernestine Loma Pruett
Jan 15, 2024
Ernestine Loma Pruett, affectionately known as 'Tine' or 'Tina,' departed this world on January 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. Born on August 7, 1924, in Grayson, GA and living most of her life in Atlanta, Ernestine dedicated her life to spreading joy and building meaningful connections.
A devoted employee of Arthur Andersen Consulting, Ernestine...
John Vorvolakos
Jan 13, 2024
John Vorvolakos, age 90, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
He is survived by his daughter, Vicki Tucker and her husband Richard. He is also survived by his granddaughters, Alexandra Marshall and her husband Andrew, and Sophia Tucker.
He is preceded in death by his wife Georgia Skandalakis Vorvolakos.
He was born in Marathea, Greece and arrived...
Claire Elizabeth Franklin Baxter
Jan 13, 2024
Claire "Clairelis" Eaton Franklin Baxter graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Agnes Scott College. That is the first sentence she wanted in her obituary. She was the smartest woman in the room and the most approachable. She never met a stranger, and she could learn (and remember) everything about your life and family with one conversation. When you walked through Athens...
Cecil Hughey Hallman Jr.
Jan 12, 2024
Cecil H. Hallman, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully in memory care surrounded by family on January 12th, 2024. The only son of the late Lucy Roberts Hallman and Cecil H. Hallman, Sr., Cecil was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 21, 1937 and attended East Lake Elementary School, Murphy High School, and the University of Georgia.
After college, he served in...
Scott Edwards
Jan 12, 2024
On January 12, 2024, Gregory "Scott" Edwards ran into the arms of Jesus. He is now spending eternity rejoicing in the presence of his Savior alongside his mom and grandparents, joining the great cloud of witnesses pointing those of us on earth to the eternal weight of glory.
Scott Edwards was born in Memphis, TN, to Wendy and Paul Edwards on...
Trisha Lynn Bell
Jan 10, 2024
Trisha Lynn Bell of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the age of 42.
Trisha graduated from Mercer University with an MBA and became a highly regarded and successful Marketing Account Executive. She was a loving, compassionate, and generous person with a huge heart. When Trisha brought someone into her life, she was the most fiercely...
Melton Jesse Blalock
Jan 10, 2024
Melton Jesse Blalock, beloved husband, father, and respected member of the community, passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on October 30, 1932, to Zula Ellis Blalock and Jessie Melton Blalock.
Melton was a man of great character, integrity, and a strong work ethic. Raised by his mother, he learned the value of hard...
Paul Selcer Thatcher
Jan 10, 2024
Paul Selcer Thatcher, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by a service at 2:00 p.m., both at A. S. Turner Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial will be held after the service at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs.
Paul was born...
Grace Lydia Little
Jan 9, 2024
Grace Lydia Little, age 100, formerly of Scottdale, Clarkston and Tucker, GA peacefully passed away while surrounded by her family on January 10, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years James Carlton Little, her youngest son Ronald P. Little and granddaughter Amanda Little. She...
Thomas Edward Jones
Jan 8, 2024
Lt. Colonel Thomas E. Jones was born on October 15, 1938, in Savannah, Georgia; the first of three sons, to Elsie and Tom Jones. He grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and attended the Jacksonville Citadel Corps of The Salvation Army with his family. During this time, he developed his love of sports, music, history, poetry and The Salvation Army, all...
Jon Jay Ritt
Jan 8, 2024
Jon Ritt passed away January 8 of heart failure during diagnostic treatment at Emory Midtown Hospital. He lived independently at his historic College Park home until just weeks before his passing. He is survived by his brother Dayton W. Ritt and nephew Adam W. Ritt of Virginia Beach, Va.
Born to Wells and Pauline Ritt, Jon grew up in Crystal Lake,...
Joyce Ann Guthas
Jan 8, 2024
Joyce Adams Guthas, age 90, DOB 1/24/33, died peacefully in her sleep January 8, 2024. She was married to Ellis Guthas for 50 years. A. S. Turner, Decatur, GA is handling her arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 6-8 pm, at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church. 2045 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA. The...
Phyllis Earlene Spratling
Jan 7, 2024
Phyllis Earlene Spratling passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 7, 2024, at the age of 90. A remembrance of Phyllis will be held January 18, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, followed by a graveside service at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
Phyllis leaves behind her sons, Philip Spratling and...
Phillip Wayne Mitchell
Jan 7, 2024
Phillip Wayne Mitchell, age 75 of Decatur, GA passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Mitchell and Gertrude Cash Mitchell; brothers David Mitchell, Randall Mitchell and his wife Vickie Mitchell; and sister-in-law Patsy Jean Mitchell.
He is survived by his brothers Jerry Mitchell and Larry Mitchell; niece Alisha Mitchell; and nephews...
Michael Paul Mixon Sr.
Jan 7, 2024
Michael "Mike" Paul Mixon, Sr., of Tucker, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 7th, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by his immediate family.
Mike was a star high school football player for the Mitchell County High School Panthers (Camilla, GA) gaining many accolades and local recognition. He graduated from Georgia State University in 1968 with a degree in Business Administration,...
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