A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home

11/24/2025

11/24/2025

Turner Takes

🎬Take 4 - Terramation Walkthrough

Seth Viddal co-owner of The Natural Funeral along with Mike Reagan(not seen) speaks with Cy Hume owner of A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory and gives us a walkthrough of the terramation process.

11/23/2025

Edna Stephens

Edna Stephens passed away peacefully at her home in Clarkston, Georgia on Friday November 21, 2025. Edna was an avid reader and traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe & South America. Edna was born in Snow Hill, Tennessee to father William Jackson Friddell & mother Nellie Mae Lee Friddell. She spent her youth in Ooltewah, Tennessee. For the last 55 years of her life she lived in Clarkston, Georgia where she was a longtime member of Clarkston International Bible Church. She attended The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Tennessee Technological University formerly known as Tennessee Polytechnic Institute in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Edna is survived by her daughter Renee Baskett (Larry), son Keith Austin (Lisa), stepdaughter Jean McGriff (Danny), stepson Jerry Stephens (Janey), grandchildren Kenny Baskett, Michael Baskett, Brandon Austin, Ryan Austin, Jason Laughlin, Amber Hightower, Greg McGriff, Jason McGriff, Jeff Stephens, & Lisa Rahn. She is also survived by several great & great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her stepson Kenny Stephens & step grandson Joe Stephens.

Edna will be laid to rest beside her late husband, Gerald Stephens in Melwood Cemetery, Stone Mountain, Georgia. She will have a private graveside service for family with her grandson Brandon Austin (accomplished trumpeter) playing.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the ASPCA.

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11/23/2025

Have you ever wondered what the cremation process looks like - from the first call to the final goodbye? Watch this video with General Manager Cy Hume as he briefly explains the process at A.S. Turner & Sons and what choosing cremation means for you and your family.

11/21/2025

Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy family, food, and fellowship. This year, why not take it one step further by getting to know your loved ones even better? This article shares tips for asking questions and recording your family history while you gather together with loved ones this holiday season.

This Thanksgiving, take time to intentionally get to know your loved ones. Learn tips on best practices for family history interviews.

11/21/2025

Turner Takes

🎬Take 3 - A Timeline For Exciting Advancements

Cy Hume speaking with Seth Viddal co-owner of The Natural Funeral along with Mike Reagan (not seen) about the timeline for the new Terramation facility here at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory.

We are so excited to have this opportunity to partner with an outstanding organization in The Natural Funeral. They are pioneers in funeral services and will help us to achieve the sustainable future that our communities need!

11/21/2025

Lorraine Dalbo

Mrs. Lorraine Eccleston Dalbo, age 99, of Duluth, GA passed away Thursday 11/20/25.

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mrs. Dalbo loved cooking, crafts and traveling the world. An avid cross stitcher, she helped create a thread organizer that started Dal-Craft, Inc., a business founded and run by her late husband, Emil Dalbo.

A widow, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David and Diane Dalbo of Atlanta, a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Rob Terry of Clarkesville, grandchildren, Ansley Dalbo and grandson-in-law Fred Bennett of Atlanta, Raegan Dalbo and grandson-in-law, Warren SanGeorge of Greensboro, NC, Austin Dalbo of Anderson, SC, and great grandchildren, Ty and Dori Senior of Greensboro, NC.

A private graveside burial for family will be held at Floral Hills Memory Gardens on Wednesday, November 26th. The family will also have a celebration of her life at Sprig Restaurant, 2860 LaVista Rd., Decatur, GA from 1:30-3:30 on Sunday, November 30th.

View Lorraine Dalbo's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/21/2025

At A.S. Turner & Sons, we're always looking for new ways to better serve our families. That's why we now offer Natural Organic Reduction (NOR), an environmentally friendly final disposition!

With NOR, decomposition occurs naturally, returning nutrients to the earth that help encourage plant growth. Unlike cremation, NOR doesn't use fossil fuel, which means it has a lower impact on the environment. Plus, NOR releases beneficial carbon and nutrients to the soil that burial and caskets would keep contained.

If you have questions about this environmentally friendly option, give us a call at 404-292-1551, and we'll help you learn more about your options.

11/20/2025

Vasileios Kavathas

Vasileios Kavathas, born November 25, 1951, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, leaves behind a legacy defined by charm, ambition, and a zest for life. The son of Konstantinos Kavathas and Asegedech Woldemariam, he was raised in the Greek Orthodox faith and grew into a remarkable figure whose life was shaped by a fierce devotion to family, culture, and tradition. A captivating storyteller with a sharp mind and a generous spirit, he enriched every room he entered. Confident and steady, Vasileios carried himself with an assurance that inspired those around him, meeting every challenge head-on and for him, nothing was ever too big to overcome.

His appreciation for culture influenced every path he followed. A gifted linguist who spoke six languages-Amharic, Greek, English, Italian, French, and Spanish-he traveled to nearly 50 countries, returning home with the depth of the histories, traditions, music and people he encountered. A lifelong learner, he educated himself constantly, absorbing history, ideas, and experiences to feed his curiosity and expand his knowledge. His love for food became one of his greatest passions. He cooked with skill and served with pride, ultimately opening successful restaurants, including Acropolis, well-known in Ethiopia and top five in Africa. Acropolis welcomed guests from around the world, including former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. His entrepreneurial spirit extended far: he founded a travel company and set his sights on creating an agency in Greece. A man of impeccable taste, he was known for his distinguished presence-expressed through his signature colognes, his ambition, and the refined way he carried himself.

Though Vasileios charmed many, it was Roza Simatou who captured his heart and became the love of his life. They created a life together and raised four children. He is preceded in death by his father, Konstantinos; his mother, Asegedech; his brothers Tewodros and Giorgios Kavathas; and his sister Ioanna Kavathas. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Roza; his sons, Gabriel Kavathas and Alexander Kavathas; his daughters, Marianna Kavathas and Artemis Ramos (Justin); his sisters, Sophie Lowe (Kevin) and Paraskevi Kavathas; his brother, Michalis Kavathas (Martha); two cherished grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Respected and accomplished, Vasileios lived boldly and fully, leaving a lasting mark on all who were fortunate enough to know him.

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11/19/2025

Virginia "Ginnie" Hardison

Virginia Nell "Ginnie" Hardison died at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia on November 16th, 2025 at 61 years old. Ginnie was born March 3rd, 1964 at the same hospital to Dr. Joseph Ellsworth Hardison and Rebecca Nell "Becky" (Hatcher) Hardison. Ginnie grew up in Atlanta surrounded by family, including her younger sisters Cindy and Kim. Throughout her childhood Ginnie danced with the Atlanta Ballet - a highlight was performing in the Nutcracker every year at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. Ginnie also rode her horse, Cheyenne, through the streets of Tucker, and because she was one to always do things her own way, she once rode him through the McDonald's drive-thru. She graduated from Henderson High School (now Henderson Middle) in 1982, received her associates degree from Emory Oxford in 1984, and her bachelor's degree in political science from Emory University in 1986. She began working for Emory University School of Medicine shortly after graduating and spent most of her career there in various administrative roles.

In 1993, Ginnie married David Travis McQuaig, and the couple welcomed three children: Ellie, Augie, and David Jr. The three McQuaig siblings inherited their freckles from their mother as well as their love of good meals, good books, and good naps. Although Ginnie and Dave would ultimately divorce in 2007, Ginnie was always grateful that this relationship gave her her three children.

Ginnie struggled deeply with an addiction to alcohol which ultimately caused her untimely death. Despite her struggle with addiction, she had great skill in caring for others. When COVID-19 vaccines first became available, Ginnie was employed as a pharmacy tech at Briarcliff Pharmacy and worked to schedule vaccinations for as many people in her community as she could, especially those who were at high risk for infection. Ginnie was a caregiver to her mother during Becky's final years of life, and Ginnie always showed up for her children.

Ginnie was preceded in death by her mother, Becky. She is survived by her father, Dr. Joe Hardison, her sisters, Cindy and Kim Hardison (Mark Ahlfinger), and her three children Ellie, Augie, and David McQuaig. She is also survived by many beloved cousins and friends, and a loving community larger than she was ever truly able to grasp.

A celebration of Ginnie's life will be held in the sanctuary at Glenn Memorial UMC in Atlanta on Saturday, November 29th, 2025 at 11am with a reception to follow in the Ward Fellowship Hall. The service will be livestreamed on Glenn Memorial UMC's YouTube and pages.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ginnie's memory to MARR, "a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing lasting recovery to individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction and substance use." Additionally, join the team "In Memory of Ginnie Hardison" in the American Red Cross Blood Donor App to donate blood in memory of Ginnie.

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11/19/2025

Do you love Robin Williams? Well, he’s still bringing joy to others as his fashion statements are being seen and appreciated by fans today! From his iconic career to his fashion-forward choices, Robin left an incredible legacy for future generations.

​"I love his self expression through these outfits."

11/19/2025

Turner Takes

Take 2:  A partnership to serve and grow takes shape.