A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home

02/01/2026

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02/01/2026

William Mendell McKinney

William Mendell McKinney was born on July 27, 1957, to John and Helen Cofer McKinney in Augusta, Georgia. He was predeceased by his father, John Julius McKinney, Sr. (1959), mother, Helen Cofer McKinney Bard (2018), and stepfather, Raymond C. Bard (2003). He leaves behind his loving partner of 29 years, Michael Chandler, and his brother, John McKinney (Ursula Shaw), and many nieces and nephews.

Bill received his Associate of Science and Bachelor of Business Administration at Georgia State University. He received a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Additionally, Bill learned to speak German fluently early on to advance his career through the Goethe-Zentrum Institute of Atlanta.

Bill was a loyal Delta employee for over 34 years; he started out on the ramps in Augusta, GA, and then became a flight attendant. Most recently, Bill worked in his retirement years with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, where he helped the parents of those children who were in the hospital.

Bill was a passionate, life-long learner. He always tried to help others who could not or did not have the resources or opportunities when he saw drive and potential in someone. His sense of humor, wit, and engaging personality made Bill a delight to be around; he was incredibly intelligent and he was an excellent listener and a compassionate soul. Bill possessed the rare combination of respecting all others, maintaining a positive attitude in all things, and an incredibly strong work ethic; he believed in showing up when he was supposed to-Bill's commitment to all things and his word meant everything.

Bill knew something about everything and would always seek to find the facts - so he knew what he was talking about, and yet, never talked down to anyone. He could easily recollect historic events and things he learned in school. He was a great storyteller that would captivate any listener as if they were there.

While Bill was not sports fan, he and Mike shared a joke with a few close friends. They would ask if Bill saw "the football game yesterday?" He would joke and say, is that with the people who throw the ball or swing that bat thing?" Bill loved classic 70's disco music and videos. He LOVED traveling and visiting Europe especially. Bill and Mike traveled on many trips together, and he would light up when getting on ANY Airplane. He loved aviation (which was his biggest hobby). Bill and one of his beloved friends, Doug, would talk for hours about the different plane types, engines, galleys, and so on. He was truly a genius when it came to aircraft and airlines. Some of Bill's favorite vacation spots were Berlin (or any part of Germany) and Puerto Vallarta.

Bill lived through the AIDs pandemic and lost many friends to the disease. Bill became an advocate for AIDs charities and delivered food to people with AIDs through Meals on Wheels in Atlanta. Bill would always help those in need when he could. Bill volunteered with Project Open Hands and was a member of the Defense Force for 6-8 years.

Bill was an engaging communicator. He tried to find one thing or even one person in a room and engage them in conversation. Bill always made you feel part of any conversation, tried to be positive in any situation, and made others feel at ease when needed. A true Leo, Bill, was protective of Mike, his family, and friends. Bill will be very much missed by his family and friends.

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01/31/2026

Charles Paul Lee Jr

Charles Paul Lee, Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at Emory University Hospital Hospice Unit in Atlanta, Georgia.

He was born March 13, 1934, in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of the late Ola Mae "Billie" Mashburn and Charles Paul Lee, Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Marilyn Lucille Mauldin Lee of Decatur, their son Charles Milton Lee of Decatur, their daughter Linda Marilyn Lee Duckett and son-in-law Andrew Larry Duckett of Stone Mountain, grandson Michael Andrew Duckett and granddaughter-in-law Rebecca Marie Duckett of Athens, Georgia.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Lorene Lee Barron, his sister's husband Gerald Barron, and his brother-in-law James Milton Mauldin, Jr.

Charles is remembered by his nieces, nephews and many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.

Charles grew up in the Grove Park, English Avenue, and Center Hill Communities in Northwest Atlanta. He attended West Fulton High School where he served in the Army ROTC for 5 years. Following his graduation from West Fulton High School in 1952, he enlisted and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was an aircraft mechanic and served on the USS Randolph (CV-15) and the USS Wasp (CV-18) aircraft carriers. Following his military service, he married Marilyn Lucille Mauldin Lee on July 31, 1954. Marilyn and Charles met at West Fulton High School. They lived in Brookhaven and later moved to North Druid Hills where they raised their family.

Charles worked at General Motors Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac Assembly Plant in Doraville, GA, where he was office manager of the scheduling department. While working at General Motors, he attended DeKalb Community College in the mid-1960's and studied computer

science. He took early retirement after 37 years of service. Following retirement, he was appointed to and served on the DeKalb County Board of Equalization. Charles had a second career beginning in 2002 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead where he was recognized as Employee of the Year in 2009. He retired after 16 years of service in 2018 at the age of 84.

Marilyn and Charles were members of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church in Decatur and later Clairmont Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.

Above all, he was a Christian, a beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather.

There will be a private family burial at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia.

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01/31/2026

Nan Marshall Cushing

Rev. Nan Marshall Cushing died peacefully on January 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 90. Born in New York City on May 27, 1935, Nan was the second and youngest child of Gerard Ferrer and Nan Burgess (Chenault) Marshall.

Nan spent the first four years of her life in Manhasset, Long Island. Following her father's death in 1939, Nan, her mother, and her sister, Clare, moved to Maysville, Kentucky to live with relatives. Her family moved to Westport, Connecticut where Nan graduated from Staples High School in 1953. Nan then enrolled at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Providence, Rhode Island, graduating in 1957 with a BFA in Painting.

While at RISD, Nan met Robert Francis "Bob" Cushing, a Navy veteran studying architecture. The two married on May 30, 1958 in New York City. They had two children, living in New York and Connecticut before relocating to Georgia. After settling in Atlanta by way of Moultrie and Augusta, Nan worked for WSB TV and Western Girl Temporary Services. When Bob accepted a job working for the Federal Aviation Administration, they moved to Vineland, New Jersey. Although Nan and Bob divorced in 1981, they continued to share a deep friendship and love of their family.

Nan attended Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania and graduated from there in 1989. She was ordained as a Deacon in the Episcopal Church in 1995 and served the congregations of several churches, including St. Titus' Episcopal and St. Luke's Episcopal in Durham, North Carolina. Nan was also Director of Volunteer Services at Triangle Hospice and served as a Chaplain at Duke University Hospital.

A talented and prolific artist, Nan's paintings are characterized by vibrant colors and balance of realism and abstraction - much of her work features landscapes, spanning from the Appalachian mountains to the Georgia coastline. Her work was featured in several exhibitions during her lifetime and continues to add color to the homes of her loved ones.

Nan was preceded in death by her parents, her former husband, and her sister, Clare M. Stover. She is survived by her two children, Rachel (Richard) Norton of Tucker, Georgia, and Paul (Deborah) Cushing of Decatur, Georgia, four grandchildren, Jessica (Jackson) Spell, Jay (Megan) Norton, Georgia, Virginia Catherine (Bransby) Bushey, Robert Cushing, and two great-grandchildren, Violet Norton and Walter Bushey.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Decatur, Georgia. Internment will be at Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, New York.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Titus Episcopal Church at https://sttitusdurham.org/stewardship/.

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01/31/2026

Michal Ann O'Leary

Dr. Michal ("Micky") O'Leary passed away on January 28 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She remains in the loving memory of her wife Lee, two sons Nathaniel (Conal) and Christopher (Joycelyn) , ex-husband Wayne, brothers Mike and Tim, and as treasured grandmother of Lara and Zach. She is the eldest child of John Francis and Marjorie O'Leary. The extent and impact of her life and love on this earth is impossible to capture.

Micky was known and loved by many for her integrity, strength, and resolve to do the right thing no matter how hard. She practiced a life of service for countless clients at Karuna Counseling and was a source of wisdom and love for the many who were lucky enough to call her wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Driven by a fierce inner light and animated by deep humanity, Micky hails originally from Indiana, where in addition to her parents and brothers she had a sister Susan who predeceased her.

Moving to Georgia after marrying in 1970, Micky went on to raise two boys with her husband Wayne, working as a journalist before deciding to obtain her doctorate in counseling psychology from Georgia State. This was the beginning of a new chapter of service and support that carried her through the remainder of her professional career.

Micky was deeply musical and always had a song on her lips - often made up on the spot - and she instilled this same love of music in her kids. She was a valued member and sister of the Atlanta Women's Chorus. Micky possessed a wry sense of humor and keen intelligence which she used to cut to the heart of a problem or bring comfort and laughter to a friend in their hour of need.

Fondly known as "The Meems" to Lara and Zach, Micky was a constant and loving presence in their lives. She never failed to mark a new year with a pitch perfect rendition of "Happy Birth day" or to respond with warm and endless affection to both the triumphs and the challenges of the two grandchildren she loved so very much.

Micky's relationship with her wife Lee was one of deep respect and profound connection. It was an inspiration and source of love and warmth for everyone in their life.

Micky's memory will remain in the echo of her laughter, the treasured keeping of her wife and sons , and the light of her grandchildren's eyes.

The funeral will take place at A.S. Turner and Sons in Decatur on February 8 at 3 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family that donations be made to DoctorsWithout Borders.

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01/31/2026

Kelley Deanna Wamsley

It is with profound sadness that the family of Kelley Deanna Wamsley of Buford Georgia announce her passing on January 15, 2026, at the age of 47 years.

Kelley will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 17 years, Jacob Haigler Wamsley III, her daughter Addison Kristina Wamsley, her mother Joanne Padgett Catron, her step-mother Davina M Johnson, her sister Kristina Kee Humble (Robert Thomas Humble II), her sister Melissa Paige Johnson, her brother Wesley Dowdle McConnell (Wesley Brian Sumpter), her niece Kelley Kadance Humble, her nephew Gabriel McConnell Humble, her nephew Declan Thomas Humble, and her nephew Cameron Holloway, as well as many numerous relatives and friends.

Kelley was predeceased by her loving father, Harold Lamar Johnson, her grandmother, Jaunita Hester Hogan, her step-grandfather, Robert James Hogan, her grandfather, Lyle Johnson, Jr., and her father-in-law, Jacob Haigler Wamsley II.

Kelley was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 31, 1978, daughter of Harold Lamar Johnson and Joanne Padgett Catron. She was raised in Georgia, where she developed an early love for athletics, playing soccer as a teenager and embracing a lifelong passion for outdoor adventure. As an adult, Kelley found joy in staying active through running, rock climbing, spelunking, ballooning, skiing, biking, and swimming. She earned her undergraduate degree from Georgia State University in 2002, specializing in computer programming. She quickly secured a notable position at the Centers for Disease Control as Database Administrator and Sample Specialist for Battelle Institute. In 2008, she transferred to the Battelle's Tidewater Virginia office and worked closely as a Department of Defense Project Manager and married Jacob the same year in Norfolk. In 2012 to be closer to family, she and her family moved back to the Atlanta area where she was able to transition back into the Laboratory Sample support Specialist role at the Centers for Disease Control. Throughout all of this, Kelley always had a longing to be outdoors and active. She took part in countless road races and even completed a half marathon while pregnant. Kelley only missed the Peachtree Road Race the year of her daughter's birth, the following year, she actually carried her daughter the entire race in a baby carrier. Kelley was a true giver of her time and energy. She cherished time spent with her grandparents and especially her daughter Addison who was the light of her life. Kelley wanted nothing but the best for Addison and dedicated herself into ensuring her happiness. She was a common fixture at her daughter's school events serving on the PTO board. Kelley could also be found backstage helping her daughter and the other students during Addison's ballet performances. When she finally did get time to herself, she loved nothing more than to sit on the porch at her camp house with a cup of coffee in the morning and listen to the river. Kelley's generous spirit, love for life, and open heart touched all who knew her and will be deeply missed.

Family and friends will gather Thursday February 5, 2026 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory, 2733 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM.

Memorial donations may be made in Kelley Deanna Wamsley's name to Addison K Wamsley's Path2College 529 Plan (877)424-4377 www.path2college529.com.

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01/31/2026

William Rufus Walker III

William Rufus "Bill" Walker, Jr., lifelong adventurer and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2026, at age 99. Born on November 3, 1926, in South Jacksonville, Florida, to parents Eva Allen Walker and William Rufus Walker, Jr., Bill lived a remarkable life marked by independence, curiosity, logic, and deep care for those around him.

From an early age, Bill demonstrated resourcefulness and self-reliance. As a pre-teen, his time was filled with entrepreneurial pursuits, including yard work, refurbishing and reselling mailboxes, and raising chickens to sell to neighbors. By age 16, he was balancing full-time work at the post office with early-morning classes. He purchased a convertible and refurbished an old sailboat that he joked was so heavy it could only sail in hurricane conditions. He further honed his craftsman skills by converting a screen porch into a room at his family home. A true son of Florida, Bill never forgot his childhood years, which fostered a lifelong appreciation for the ecology of beaches, marshes, and oceans.

Bill served his country during World War II as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, enlisting at age 18 and serving in Europe. After the war, he immediately enrolled at the University of Florida under the GI Bill. Upon completing his master's degree in statistics, he served in the Army Corps of Engineers specializing in wave theory. The majority of his career was spent as a statistician with Southern Bell, including a stint with AT&T and the Bell Labs in Princeton, New Jersey. He retired from Southern Bell in Atlanta in 1989 after a distinguished tenure.

A passionate University of Florida Gator, Bill embodied the spirit of lifelong learning. If a topic touched land, water, sky, or beyond, Bill wanted to explore it. His hobbies and pursuits knew no bounds. He sailed, skied, and cycled the world. He was a boat captain, prolific woodworker, chess aficionado, bonsai artist, and knife collector. Bill was a painter and an accomplished photographer who developed his own film. With musical tastes ranging from Beethoven to bluegrass, Bill played a mean harmonica. He engineered elaborate kites, piloted airplanes, and peered through telescopes into the vast cosmos. A true nature lover, he never stopped reading about-and marveling at-the animal world. He never met an apple strudel or flying buttress that failed to delight.

Bill's caring nature shone brightest in family life. Of all his accomplishments, Bill cherished his marriage to Bonnie Pamela Cain the most. They shared 56 years of partnership, devotion, and love. He respected her intellect, valued her opinions, and was so proud of her technical and career accomplishments. Bill readily acknowledged that Bonnie made him a better man. Together, they built a life centered on family, curiosity, and quiet purpose. He supported his wife through cancer treatment, plotting her progress on a graph and-ever the mathematician-challenged the doctor's calculation techniques along the way. He was an extraordinarily engaged father, hero and best friend to his daughters, Robin and Pam. A loving daddy when the girls were young, a great giver of advice later on - it was in the selfless rites of fatherhood that Bill once again excelled, imparting a love of nature, intellectual curiosity, fairness, hard work, frugality, and gratitude. While it would be impossible to catalogue all the ways he supported his family, at heart he modeled a quiet but powerful belief, that any pursuit was possible, and that they were capable of achieving it.

That belief played out in a life rich with shared experiences. Family adventures included raising bees, chickens, and bunnies, spontaneous trips to the family farm, sailing weekends on Lake Lanier, annual Daytona trips, a whirlwind European tour, and three unforgettable sailing charters in the Virgin Islands. These adventures-alongside the milestones of births, birthdays, graduations, weddings, and grandchildren-formed the heart of his family life.

Bill's kindness extended well beyond his own household. He was a thoughtful and generous neighbor, who could be counted on to change lightbulbs, remove bees from walls, and perform virtually any handyman task in between. He was quick to share knowledge or quietly lend support-never seeking attention, but deeply valued by those around him.

Bill is survived by his wife, Bonnie Walker; his daughters, Robin Rothfuss and Pam Hubbard; Robin's husband, Karl Rothfuss; Pam's husband, Jim Hubbard; and his beloved grandchildren, Alex, Max and Kate Rothfuss and Walker and William Hubbard. He is also survived and remembered fondly by extended family, lifelong friends, and neighbors whose lives were touched by his generosity, thoughtfulness, and steady willingness to help. Bill was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ellen May Allen; his parents, Frances Allen Walker and William Rufus Walker, Jr.; his brother, Lewis DeWitt Walker; and his sister, Eva Mae Stailey.

If you wish to honor Bill's memory with a donation that recognizes his love of nature and lifelong curiosity about the world, the family suggests considering organizations that support wildlife habitat and conservation in Florida such as the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, the Florida Wildlife Federation, or Forgotten Wild.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.

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01/31/2026

Alan Boyd Jennings

Alan Jennings, 70 of Decatur Georgia crossed into the pearly gates to be with his savior peacefully on January 30th 2026, surrounded by family. He leaves a legacy of humor, contagious laughter, great taste in music, and above all, he will be remembered for his love for Jesus, his family, and the Georgia Bulldogs.

Born on December 8, 1955, he was preceded in death by Mavis Parks (mother) and Thomas Jennings (father). He is survived by Karen Pitts (sister) and Raleigh Pitts (brother in law); Debra Parandian (sister); Joseph Pitts (nephew); Mary and Shean Wages (niece and spouse); Roxanna and Aaron Fowler (niece and spouse); Anna Fowler (great niece); Sophie Wages (great niece); Alina Wages (great niece); and countless friends.

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01/31/2026

01/30/2026

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01/30/2026

Carol H Livingston

Carol Horne Livingston of Doraville died on January 21, 2026. She was born on January 24, 1945 at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta. She attended West Georgia College and Agnes Scott College. She worked for Emory clinic for 10 years and then was a teacher's assistant for 17 years.

Carol was a longtime member of Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church, which she began attending at the age of 7. She attended as a child, youth and adult, and is best remembered for the way she could enliven the discussion at United Methodist Women Circle meetings and retreats, in Sunday School Classes and parties, as well as when telling Bible stories to Vacation Bible School children. She also delighted in being a Confirmation Mentor. She and Charles have a favorite pew, along the eastern wall, where he always joined her once his ushering duties were done.

Her parents Jane Lee Adams Horne and Clarence Rudolph Horne precede her in death

She is survived by her husband, Charles Livingston, granddaughters Caitlyn Livingston, Abbie (Parker) Branch, Charle's children Andy (Peggy) Livingston and Cheryl Livingston; brothers, Marty (Gail) Horne, Rudy (Sharon) Horne and Tim (Jill) Horne. She is also survived by nephews, nieces and great nieces and nephews.

Her greatest joy was her granddaughters Abbie and Caitlyn

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Haygood Memorial Methodist Church at 11:00 AM

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Carol Livingston to Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church 1015 E Rock Springs Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306

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01/29/2026

Lauren Frances Collins

Lauren Frances Collins died at age 38 on January 23, 2026, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born to Pamela Claire Kelly and Patrick Joseph Kelly in Hamilton, Bermuda in 1987. She is survived by her husband Matthew Harmon Collins, two children Cedar Santiago Collins and Zipporah Sage Collins, parents, and three sisters Claire Marie Sheffield, Caitlin Elizabeth Hobgood, and Tara Ella Savage, along with a large extended family and vast network of friends and colleagues.

Lauren was a devoted mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend to many. She was deeply invested in family and community. She was amazing in so many ways and grew fully into the totality of her beauty in becoming a mother to Cedar and Zippy. Her sturdy leadership, intentional approach to all things important, and even a bit of newly developed patience forged a path of growth, giggles, corrected homework, decorated cakes, hugs, and hard things done. She loved planning trips and embarking on adventures with her family, to distant countries and to the natural solace of the nearby Appalachian Mountains. She found laughter, levity, strength, and solidarity on date nights and gatherings with girlfriends and her mom group, among many other strong and lovely women. By tapping into the most high-powered group text threads ever established, she could produce a reference, referral, recommendation, insight, suggestion, or opinion in minutes - never a shortage of opinions. Large four-story lodges were rented in unsuccessful attempts to contain the beautiful chaos that was family reunions, most recently in Pigeon Forge, TN. Once or twice a year, she was a favorite mystery reader at her children's elementary schools, and one of her greatest honors was when a first-grade class chose the book Secret Pizza Party that she read to represent in the annual character parade. She and her three sisters shared a bond so deep and genuine that it was often remarked upon-a fierce love and laughter that defined them as much as it sustained them. She accumulated connections to kindred spirits across all phases of life, from a lifelong childhood friend that became a godparent to her daughter, to a medical school professor that still sends a holiday card and shares Lauren's appreciation for hand-written letters, to partners in providing exceptional clinical care to patients without exception and crafting intelligent, intentional, and dignified research endeavors to improve the lives of those same patients.

In her professional life, Lauren lived out her passion and initiated waves of progress that will continue to reverberate for years. She graduated with a degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia Honors College. She completed medical school at Boston University and Boston Medical Center, taking an extra year to research tuberculosis in Boston and in Espiritu Santo, Brazil. She began her career as an Infectious Diseases clinician-investigator during her Internal Medicine Residence at Duke University, where she researched disease markers and risk for adverse outcomes in patients with advanced HIV. She completed her Infectious Diseases Fellowship, including a Master of Clinical Research, at Emory University in 2020, joining the faculty of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Emory School of Medicine. She practiced at Grady Memorial Hospital and the Ponce de Leon Center, pouring her heart and characteristic determination into helping patients living with HIV. Loved by all her patients, she was an empathetic and tireless advocate, and she worked ardently to break down stigma and barriers to care. She cared for patients in ways that best worked for them. Through her compassionate and dedicated leadership in the clinic and her research, she implemented innovative approaches to deliver HIV treatment that were centered in equity and collaboration. Her work will have lasting impact on her patients, those who worked alongside her, and the entire field.

Friends and family honor of Lauren Frances Collins at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Decatur, Georgia on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Lauren's honor to The Ponce de Leon Center https://gradyhealthfoundation.donorsupport.co/page/LaurenCollins, or The Georgia Foundation for Public Education,https://www.gfpe.org/ .

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