OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Joseph Hull, Iii

Joseph Hull, Iii

Mar 19, 2020

Joseph Hull, III was born in Savannah, GA on November 25, 1950 and departed on March 19, 2020 in Atlanta, GA where he resided.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Iris Michelle Hull, and his father, Joseph Hull Jr.

He is survived by his mother Zelma Owens (Savannah, GA), daughter Avis Hull Buford (Mobile, AL), sisters Shirley Hull...

Johnnie Henry James

Johnnie Henry James

Mar 19, 2020

Corporal Johnnie “Jessie” Henry James, 95, of Stockbridge, GA entered the gates of eternal life March 19, 2020 peacefully at his residence with family by his side.

A veteran of World War II, Cpl. James was born February 3, 1925 in Tuscaloosa, AL to Henry and Lillie Pearl. In 1941, he joined the armed forces and was assigned to...

Robin Murray Beechey

Robin Murray Beechey

Mar 17, 2020

Robin Murray Beechey passed away after a prolonged illness on March 17, 2020 at home in Sandy Springs with his wife by his side. He was 83 years old. Robin was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Marjorie Beechey and his brother, Terry Beechey.

Robin was born August 22, 1936 in Hastings, East Sussex and grew up in...

Christopher Chase Carlton

Christopher Chase Carlton

Mar 16, 2020

Christopher Chase Carlton of Clayton, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16th at the age of 47.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Carlton.

He is survived by his father Chip (Carol) Carlton, brother Chad (Ariel) Carlton, grandmother Corinne Carlton, Aunt Debbie (Jerry) Chastain and nieces and nephews.

Chases ashes will be spread in the...

Barbara Ellen Gambill

Barbara Ellen Gambill

Mar 14, 2020

Barbara Ellen Gambill of Tucker, GA went home to be with the Lord March 14, 2020. She was born in Birmingham, AL and had been a resident of Tucker for over 4 decades. She was passionate and active in her church and community as well as master gardening and travel. She is survived by her brother, Dwight of Merritt Island,...

Jesse Lee Tuff

Jesse Lee Tuff

Mar 10, 2020

Jesse L. Tuff was the eldest of seven children born to the Late Elma & Mattie Tuff of Miami, Florida.

Jesse married at seventeen in 1966 to the Late Jeannette White Tuff and from their union were born two children. Jesse worked as a salesman for an IBM company in the 1970’s for several years and then left to...

Donald William Rupert

Donald William Rupert

Mar 8, 2020

Donald William Rupert, age 77, passed away at home on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was born on January 9, 1943 in Springfield, Illinois. In 1965 he volunteered for Service in the Army during the Vietnam War and resigned in 1969 as 1st Lieutenant. He graduated in 1970 from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale with a BS in Industrial Engineering....

Olin Ferrel Frazier

Olin Ferrel Frazier

Mar 7, 2020

Olin Ferrel Frazier, a long-time volunteer at the American Legion Post 147 in Hapeville and a gifted musician and singer, passed away March 7, 2020. Born in Atlanta on March 19, 1938, he and his 10 siblings grew up in the Adamsville neighborhood. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Julia, his wife, Jeannie, his sister Hanna...

William Conway Rucker

William Conway Rucker

Mar 7, 2020

William C. Rucker aka (“Bill,” “Conway,” “Papaw”) passed away at his home in Grayson, Georgia surrounded by family on March 7, 2020.

Born in Rolla, Arkansas 1928, he was preceded in death by his wife Louise on December 25, 2012.

He is survived by his daughters Phyllis Dotson, and husband Harold of Loganville, Georgia, Theresa Pruitt and husband Joe of...

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