Obituaries

Hoyle Benson Saye

Hoyle Benson Saye

Dec 6, 2012

Hoyle Benson Saye of Loganville died December 6, 2012. Hoyle was a longtime member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. He is survived by Son and daughter-in-law, James B. and Virginia Saye; two Grandsons, Michael Benson Saye, James Patrick Saye; Great Granddaughter, Courtney Isabel Saye; Great Grandson, Samuel Benson Saye; and sister, Marcelle Saye. Funeral services will be held 2:30...

Walter Raymond Sammons

Walter Raymond Sammons

Dec 4, 2012

Mr.Walter Raymond Sammons, 63, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He is survived by his son - Cain Sammons of Decatur, GA; two sisters - Linda S. Johnston of Covington, GA, Martha Tuten; brother - Thomas Sammons; . A memorial service will be held at 3:30 pm on Saturday December 8th in the Chapel of A. S....

Amy Louise Bowers

Amy Louise Bowers

Dec 4, 2012

Mrs. Amy Snellgrove Bowers, 87, of Atlanta passed away Tuesday December 4, 2012. She formerly served as secretary at Lakewood Heights Baptist Church and Druid Hills Baptist Church. Mrs. Bowers was preceded in death by her husband, Donald K. Bowers and is survived by her children and their spouses, Kenneth and Debbie Bowers, Beth and Al McConnell, Margaret Haney and...

Dennis Jay Peters

Dennis Jay Peters

Dec 3, 2012

Mr. Peters last worked for Diversified Legal Services as a Customer Care Specialist. He is preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Dora and Roy Sammons; his partner Phillip Holcomb. Funeral Home: A.S. Turner 2773 N. Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Kevin Nicholas Fix

Kevin Nicholas Fix

Dec 2, 2012

Kevin Nicholas Fix died peacefully in his sleep at his home Sunday morning. He was 40. A visitation with the family is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. this Saturday with a memorial service to follow at A.S. Turner and Sons in Decatur, Georgia, which is in charge of arrangements. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Kevin was reared in Conroe, Texas where...

Scott Vincent Lapointe

Scott Vincent Lapointe

Dec 1, 2012

Scott Vincent LaPointe, 52, of Lilburn, formerly of Massena, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012, after courageously battling cancer. He was born on June 27, 1960, in Massena, New York, where he graduated from Central High School in 1978. He received his Associate's Degree in 1980 from State University of New York. Scott enjoyed volunteering for Operation Christmas...

John Christodoulos Kallos

John Christodoulos Kallos

Dec 1, 2012

His Grace Bishop John (Christodoulos Kallos) of Amorion, 84, died of natural causes in his home on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Bishop John faithfully served the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese for over 43 years and was the first Bishop of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Atlanta from 1980-1988. Bishop Kallos was born on March 29, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois. He was...

John Thomas Guy

John Thomas Guy

Nov 30, 2012

Mr. Guy was born in the Oakhurst community in Decatur, Ga.. He was predeceased by his parents, sister, Mrs. Geraldine Guy Kiker, brothers Emmett J. Guy Jr. and Robert Weyman Guy, and step-mother Mrs. Susie Verner Guy. He was a member of Tazewell United Methodist Church in Marion County, Ga. He was affiliated with Thunderbolt Lodge No. 693 FandAM and...

Naomi Seymour Felder

Naomi Seymour Felder

Nov 29, 2012

Naomi Seymour Felder, 80, of Lilburn, died November 29, 2012. A native of Lanett, Alabama, Mrs. Felder moved to Atlanta at age 20 to attend Harrison-Draughon Business College with her sister. Shortly thereafter, she applied for a position at the Atlanta Police Department and was hired immediately after the interview. Later she had an opportunity for employment at Lanier Business...

Floyd Lee Horner

Floyd Lee Horner

Nov 28, 2012

Lee Horner passed away suddenly at the age of 61 on November 28 2012, leaving behind Judy Silverman - the love and anchor in his life, their 4-legged baby Jasper, his sister Lynn and Glenn Lindsey, nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Born in Humboldt, TN, Lee considered himself an Atlanta native. He entered 1st grade at Briarlake Elementary...

Mary Rena Martino

Mary Rena Martino

Nov 26, 2012

Mary Cox Martino, 91, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012. Mary was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stella Royce Cox and Roy Earl Cox, her sister, Carolyn Mae Cox, and her husband, Leonard Henry Martino. She is survived by her son, Roy Martino, MD (Sue) and her beloved grand- daughters, Sarah Martino Dingivan...

Clarence Henry Parmer

Clarence Henry Parmer

Nov 26, 2012

Clarence Parmer of Decatur died Monday, November 26, 2012. He was a veteran of the US Army in WWII and fought bravely in the Battle of the Bulge. Clarence was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star for bravery and Good Conduct medals. He was an ordained deacon in the Baptist Church where he served his Lord and Savior diligently. He...

Maurine Fontenot Goodman

Maurine Fontenot Goodman

Nov 26, 2012

Maurine Goodman age 55 of Decatur GA passed away on Monday November 26, 2012. She was born in New Orleans, and received a Bachelor degree from Louisiana State University and two Master degrees from LSU and Tulane University. She was a health scientist at the Centers for Disease Control, where she created and administered the scientific review panels for grant...

Kenneth Hewett Jones

Kenneth Hewett Jones

Nov 25, 2012

Kenneth H. Jones, born October 1, 1939 at Crawford Long Hospital, a true native of Atlanta, Kenneth died on November 25, 2012. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his son Kip Jones. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Donna Jones, and children, Stephanie Jones and Colin Jones;...

Nancy D. Alderman

Nancy D. Alderman

Nov 25, 2012

Nancy D. Alderman, age 78, of Loganville, GA passed away Sunday November 25, 2012, at Gwinnett Medical Center. She was born March 31, 1934 in Orange, NJ to the late William Thomas Dunkin and Stella Augusta Pittman. She worked for Bell South for 25 years. Nancy was a founding member of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Loganville, GA. She is survived...

Elizabeth Ann Buice

Elizabeth Ann Buice

Nov 24, 2012

Elizabeth Ann Goble Buice, age 76 of Tucker, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 24, 2012. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and David Ivey of Watkinsville; grandchildren, Adam Sabin and Alison Sabin; great-grandson, Deacon Sabin; brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Margaret Goble; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral...

Brenda  Gayle Pickens

Brenda Gayle Pickens

Nov 24, 2012

Brenda Gayle Pickens, 68, of Bishop, GA passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012. She was born in Decatur, GA to the late Willie Lee Thompson and Letha Simmons Thompson. Brenda is preceded in death by two sisters: Lois Cook and Ida Dobbs. She is survived by her beloved dog Sir Maxwell; husband Thomas Wayne Pickens of 51 years; daughter...

Adele Collins

Adele Collins

Nov 24, 2012

Mrs. Collins began her working career with Southern Bell, and retired as a telephone repair dispatcher from ATandT after 43 years of faithful service. She was a devoted member of Valley Brook Baptist church. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Trevis M. Collins, and is survived by her son, Tony Collins of Lawrenceville; granddaughter, Ashley Collins and...

Edward Vanderslice

Edward Vanderslice

Nov 23, 2012

Edward Vanderslice Sr., 90, of Senoia, GA passed away November 23, 2012 at home. He was born in Siluria, AL on October 28, 1922. He graduated from Thompson High School in Siluria, AL. WWII Army Veteran, Free and Associated Mason and Entrepreneur. He is survived and deeply loved by his children, Susan Vanderslice Perry (and Robert J.), Edward M. Vanderslice...

Frank Markwalter Smith

Frank Markwalter Smith

Nov 23, 2012

Frank Markwalter Smith, Jr., 94, of Newnan, died November 23, 2012. Born in Greensboro, Georgia, Frank was one of the few teenagers who overcame Polio after being told he would never walk again, to serve in the military during WWII. Frank served with honor in the U. S. Army in the Africa and Italy campaigns. Returning home, he attended college,...