Obituaries

Craig Phillip Murchland

Craig Phillip Murchland

Jan 20, 2021

Craig Phillip Murchland, 84, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving children on January 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of almost 60 years, Loralee K. Murchland. Craig was born to Robert George and Gabrielle Butler Murchland on August 21, 1936 in Evanston, IL and is predeceased by a brother, Mark Murchland and...

Mary Carolyn Wohar

Mary Carolyn Wohar

Jan 19, 2021

Mary Carolyn (Adams) Wohar, 88, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 19, 2021. She was born at home in Marietta, GA, to proud parents Vada Wiggins Adams and Irving Adams on July 26, 1932.Carolyn started a career after college, but found her true calling as a wife and mother. What her family will miss...

Marcia Alley Christopher

Marcia Alley Christopher

Jan 19, 2021

Marcia Cook Christopher of Decatur Ga passed away Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, at age 71, joining her husband of 50 years, Larry, who passed away in October. She is preceded in death by her parents Alley and John Cook. She is survived by her sister Nancy Payne of Falls Church, Virginia, and her nephews Christopher Payne of Atlanta, and Matthew...

Bette  Gail Hock

Bette Gail Hock

Jan 19, 2021

Bette Gail Hock, Gail to all who knew her, Gan to her grandchildren, was born on April 23, 1939, in Decatur, Georgia, to Edith McCay Manny and Charles Stewart Manny. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1957 and went on to marry and have three beautiful children. Gail was a woman of many passions including lunching monthly with high...

Benjamin Michael  Wells

Benjamin Michael Wells

Jan 18, 2021

Benjamin Michael Wells passed away on January 18, 2021. Ben was born in Tallahassee, Florida on January 11, 1995. He was proceeded in death by his Grandmother Rosalyn Warren Wells, of Statesboro, Georgia. He is survived by his parents, Jay W. Wells, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Heidi Granstra Wells, Atlanta, Georgia; His sister Anna Wells Stone (Brian), Louisville, Kentucky, niece Elizabeth Sophia...

Mary Buchanan

Mary Buchanan

Jan 18, 2021

Mary Turner Buchanan of Atlanta joined her Heavenly Father on January 18, 2021 following complications of Covid-19. Beloved by a large family and many friends, she is survived by four children, Leslie (& Wayne) New, Mary (& Tom) Gooding, Lynn Gunter, William (& Leslie) Buchanan; five grandchildren, Thompson (& Courtney) Gooding, Stephanie (& David) Judy, Lindsey (& Jason) Kuykendall, Darby...

Lalus  Castle Summers

Lalus Castle Summers

Jan 16, 2021

LALUS CASTLE SUMMERS September 16, 1927 - January 16, 2021 Lalus Castle Summers of Atlanta, age 93, passed away on January 16, 2021. She was known to many as a quiet, reserved “lady” who was always finding ways to help others. With her generous spirit she sought out those who were homebound and needed assistance with appointments, groceries and support...

Anna Kay Binns

Anna Kay Binns

Jan 15, 2021

Anna Kay Binns, Decatur, Georgia passed away unexpectedly January 15 (1975-2021). She is survived by her daughter, Brianna Riley (Hampton), granddaughter, Kennedy Marie Martin (Hampton), brother, Glenn (Tommy) Binns (Charleston, SC), aunt, Glennda Ross (Charleston, SC), nephews Casey Binns, James Binns, nieces Cassie Binns, Jennae Riley, great nieces, great nephews, significant other Carlos Sanders and extended family. While we mourn...

Marshall Edward Tobias

Marshall Edward Tobias

Jan 10, 2021

Tobias, Marshall Edward Jr., 86, of Johns Creek, passed away Sunday, January 10th, 2021. Born in Sumter, South Carolina on October 14, 1934. He grew up in Sumter and attended Edmunds HS and Presbyterian College, where he played both basketball and baseball. He also received his master’s degree. He met his wife, Marilyn, in college and the two were married...

John Rutledge Boring, Iii

John Rutledge Boring, Iii

Jan 10, 2021

Dr. John R. Boring III passed away in his sleep on Sunday January 10, 2020, at his home in Decatur, Georgia after spending an enjoyable Saturday with his children. He was 90 years old, and lived a long, full, and joyous life. John was born on July 7, 1930 in Gainesville, Florida to Elizabeth and John R. Boring Jr. He...

Oswaldo Diaz Puche

Oswaldo Diaz Puche

Jan 9, 2021

Oswaldo Puche Díaz, 12 de mayo 1939- 09 de enero de 2021, Cerete (Córdoba), Colombia. Hijo de Andrés Avelino Puche y Petrona Díaz de Puche. Segundo de ocho hermanos. Casado con Lizbeth Bolívar Puche. Padre de Roxana y abuelo de Adriel Puentes. Pequeño de estatura pero inmenso de corazón y sentimiento . Gran hijo, padre, esposo, amigo, hermano y ser...

Uldine "Deenie" Dukes Kirkman

Uldine "Deenie" Dukes Kirkman

Jan 9, 2021

Uldine “Deenie” Dukes Kirkman died on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at age 94. She was born in Decatur, Georgia, on May 15, 1926. She lived most of her life in Decatur where she graduated from Decatur Girls High. Deenie worked at Scott’s Landscape Company and eventually retired from the Atlanta Gas Light Company. She was a dedicated member of Decatur...

Kathryn Donnan Kuck

Kathryn Donnan Kuck

Jan 8, 2021

Kathryn D Kuck passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, January 6, 2021 surrounded by family two weeks before her 96th birthday. She was proceeded in death by husband of 74 years, Dr John F. R. Kuck. She was loving mother to Kay Helen, Jack (Anita), Martha, Andy and Mary (John) and grandson, David. Kathryn will be fondly remembered as loving...

Carolyn Atwater

Carolyn Atwater

Jan 8, 2021

ATWATER, Carolyn Griffin passed away on January 8, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born in Macon, GA on December 6, 1931, the day after her mother’s birthday. Carolyn always enjoyed social and civic occasions. During high school, she was a member of Sigma Alpha sorority. Her family joined Cherokee Heights Methodist Church where she and her sisters...

Peggy Kendall

Peggy Kendall

Jan 7, 2021

Peggy Kendall, (69), of Atlanta, Ga passed away on January 7, 2021. She was reunited in heaven with her parents Charles and Barbara Prevost, sisters Genie Kobarg and Annie Prevost. Peggy is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years William (Billy) Kendall, daughters Virginia Reese and Rosanne Dorfman and their families: Rodney Reese, Rowan (8), Loic (4), Daniel Dorfman,...

Mark Murrrell Bashor

Mark Murrrell Bashor

Jan 7, 2021

Mark Murrell Bashor PhDDr. Bashor, 74, of Decatur, GA died peacefully on January 6, 2020. Mark was born on December 15, 1946 in Elizabethton, Tennessee, son of the late David Earl Bashor and Roberta Bashor. Mark received his PhD at Vanderbilt University, and began his career at CDC in 1977. Mark started his career at CDC under the Agency for...