OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Carlton Watson Stallworth

Carlton Watson Stallworth

Jul 24, 2020

Carlton ‘Watson’ Stallworth, 96, of Atlanta died from lung cancer on Friday, July 24, 2020.

Watson was born on Meriwether county Georgia, close to the town of Alverton. He was the second youngest of six children, son of Marion Franklin Stallworth and Julia Longino Stallworth. His family moved to College Park when he was five. After graduating from high school,...

Jean Wommack Cox

Jean Wommack Cox

Jul 22, 2020

Jean Wommack Cox, age 90, was born in Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta, GA on November 25, 1929. On July 22, 2020, she passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, at home with family at her side. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Wynne and Molly Shuck Wommack, and her precious husband...

William Nicholas Meyer, M.D.

William Nicholas Meyer, M.D.

Jul 19, 2020

William Nicholas Meyer, M.D, age 73, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Nicholas Meyer, M.D, and Loretta Ann Meyer Dillon, as well as his stepfather Walter Dillon, M.D and stepsister Loyola Dillon. He is survived by his four siblings, Paul (Rosalyn) Meyer, Joan Meyer Anzia, Carolyn Meyer...

Walter Edward Denley

Walter Edward Denley

Jul 17, 2020

Walter Edward Denley of Smyrna, GA, passed away at his home on July 17, 2020. Walt was born in New Albany, MS in May 1937. He graduated from New Albany High School in 1955 and, following a tour in the Air Force, went on to serve 35 years with the Federal Aviation Administration. Walt took great joy in helping others,...

John William Davis Sr.

John William Davis Sr.

Jul 15, 2020

John William Davis Sr., 74, of Fayetteville Georgia, passed away on July 15, 2020. He was born in Pikesville, Maryland on December 6, 1945, to the late Robert and Alice Davis. John was a proud Air Force Veteran, an avid University of Georgia fan, and a long-time member of North Fayette United Methodist Church. His career in retail spanned 47-years...

Jewell Lynn Hunter Farmer

Jewell Lynn Hunter Farmer

Jul 13, 2020

Jewell Lynn Hunter Farmer, 92, of Decatur, GA, stepped peacefully into her new life on July 13, 2020, after 13 months in hospice. Born in Knoxville, TN, April 22, 1928, Jewell was predeceased by her parents, Harry Gordon Hunter and Grace Estelle Atchley Hunter of Knoxville and Decatur, GA; and by her friend and former husband, Nathan L. Farmer, of...

Marilyn Jean Eaton

Marilyn Jean Eaton

Jul 12, 2020

Marilyn Jean Hosken Eaton, age 78, of Stockbridge passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020. She was born in Waukegan, IL to the late Harold James Hosken and Mildred Elnora Richards Hosken.

Marilyn Eaton is survived by her husband of 60 years, Russell Lamar Eaton; children, Daniel Jay (Terri) Eaton, David Ray (Cheryl) Eaton, Russell Edward (Lisa) Eaton; grandchildren,...

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