Obituaries
Kevin Carbajal
Nov 6, 2011
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Emma Jean Cristiano
Nov 6, 2011
Emma Jean Cristiano passed away early Sunday morning, November 6, 2011. She was four months old. Emma was a very happy baby, always smiling and engaging even strangers with direct eye contact and a silly grin. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. We know she is now in God's hands and her spirit lives on. Emma...
Anne Banks
Nov 4, 2011
Anne Banks, 81, of Lilburn GA, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2011. Anne was born in Ellijay, GA to John Bradley Pettit and Ina Missouri Reece. She went on to retire from Gulf Oil Company. She’s predeceased by her husband, M.L. Banks and survived by her sons Alan (Glynn) Banks and Glen (Rose Marie) Banks, two granddaughters Meredith and...
Jewell B. Dendy
Nov 4, 2011
Jewell B. Dendy, 102, of Decatur, died on Friday November 4, 2011. Jewell was born in Birmingham, AL on March 9, 1909 to Lucy N. and Charles M. Beal. She graduated from Ensley High School and Birmingham Southern College and earned her MS degree from Wofford College. In 1972, Jewell and Rev. Marshall B. Dendy were married and lived as...
William Jesse Carter
Nov 3, 2011
William Jesse Carter, 87 of Tucker passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011. Mr. Carter was born in Omaha, GA and was the son of the late William Jackson and Anne Cassandra Lee Carter and was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Phyllis Annette Ewing Carter. He was a partner in the Mount & Carter CPA firm....
Bertha B. Shelfer
Nov 2, 2011
Bertha B. Shelfer was born on January 6, 1910 and died Wednesday, November 2, 2011. She was a lifelong resident of DeKalb County and a lifetime member of North Clarendon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Johnnie Farrow and second husband, Arthur Shelfer; her sisters, Maybelle Bannister and Daisy Burdett; brothers, Lester Bannister and George...
William Hugh Spruell, Jr., M.D.
Nov 2, 2011
William Hugh Spruell, Jr., was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Russellville, Alabama. He graduated with honors from Columbia Military Academy and earned his degree in medicine from the University of Tennessee. He accepted a commission as Captain in the United States Air Force to train in aerospace medicine, receiving an Outstanding Service Award. Hugh completed his residency in...
Bobby Coy Nelson
Nov 1, 2011
Bobby Coy Nelson died peacefully on Tuesday November 1, 2011 of Parkinson's Disease at Atlanta Hospice surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 77, born in Neshoba County, Mississippi on July 27, 1934 to Chester and Rachel Nelson. Bob grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and attended LSU. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1978...
Theodora (Teddy) Gwen Price St. Clair
Oct 31, 2011
Theodora Gwen Price St. Clair was pronounced dead at 8:30 a.m. on Monday October 31, 2011. She was nicknamed "Teddy", and was born on October 16, 1921 and recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Teddy is survived by four children David, Jack, Diane & Becky, six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Teddy was born in Enid, Oklahoma and traveled the world...
Susan Gardner Robinson
Oct 30, 2011
Susan Gardner Robinson passed away after a three year battle with cancer on Sunday October 30, 2011. Susan was born on August 18, 1946 in Louisville KY to Ralph V. and Bernice (Wheat) Gardner. Susan is survived by her husband of 28 years, David I Robinson; stepsons, David A. Robinson (Hope), Stephen A. Robinson (Sharon), Joel W. Robinson (Keely), and...
Earlene Kelley
Oct 30, 2011
Earlene Kelley, 87, of Forsyth, GA. passed away October 30, 2011. She was employed by Rich's as a cosmetic specialist. Surviving are her brother, Montie Fortner; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral service will be Tursday, November 1, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Tommy Holton officiating. Interment will follow in Melwood Cemetery. The family...
Hilda (Jackie) Shartle Acree
Oct 29, 2011
Mrs. Hilda "Jackie" Shartle Acree, 86, of Snellville, passed away on Oct. 29, 2011. Jackie was preceeded in death by her first husband, Birrell Shartle: and by her husband Jack Acree. She is survived by daughters Gretchen (Danny) Ozburn, Jackie Walsh, and Gay (Tim) Little; grandchildren Jason Ozburn, Danielle Ozburn, Niki Ozburn, Will (Stephanie) Walsh, and Catherine Walsh. Graveside services...
John Erwin Talmadge
Oct 28, 2011
John Erwin Talmadge, 73, passed away on October 28, 2011 from complications brought on by sudden illness. Born in Boston, MA on September 4, 1938 to Dr. Sam and Alice Talmadge, John was raised in Athens, GA. There he earned B.A. in history at UGA and a J.D. degree at the University's law school. Prior to practicing law in Atlanta,...
Margaret Costa Baird
Oct 28, 2011
Margaret Costa Baird died October 28, 2011. She was born in 1915 in Athens, Georgia and graduated from Athens High School and the University of Georgia. She worked for Farm Security Administration for 8 years and later for General Motors Plant in Doraville for 36 years. She was a very capable and loyal employee and was secretary to many of...
Faye Hicks Farmer
Oct 27, 2011
Faye Hicks Farmer, age 86, of Conyers, Ga., died October 27, 2011. Faye, daughter of Lura Jane McSpadden and James Josiah Hicks was born April 30, 1925, in Henagar, Al. She was a registered nurse and worked in surgery and emergency room care in Chattanooga, Tn., Louisville, Ky., and Decatur, Ga. Faye was a faithful member of The Church of...
Lewis Carlton Hardin
Oct 27, 2011
MSG Lewis Carlton Hardin, U. S. Army (retired), 81, of Decatur, died October 27, 2011. Mr. Hardin retired from the U. S. Army in 1969, after an illustrious 20 year career in service to his country as an aviation instructor. He met his future wife, Doris Sorgatz, in Germany shortly after being transferred there as part of the occupational forces...
Maria Hronopoulos
Oct 27, 2011
Mrs. Maria Hronopoulos of Lawrenceville passed away October 27, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Dionissios Hronopoulos; daughters, Dimitra Arrieta Hronopoulos and Tina Scalici; four grandchildren, Elena Madakos, Nellie Arrieta, Maria Arrieta and Devin Buckman and special friend Katie Statul. The funeral service will be Monday, October 31, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the...
Vincent Burns
Oct 27, 2011
Mr. Vincent Burns of Doraville passed away October 27, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Alice Burns and is survived by his daughters, Jeanne F. Materne and Virginia Sue Watson. Also surving are three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Melwood Cemetery with Rev....
Dorthea (Dot) Swann Markert
Oct 27, 2011
Dorthea (Dot) S. Markert, age 80 of Tucker, GA passed away on October 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Markert. She is survived by her son, James B. Markert, Jr. of Tucker, GA; sisters, Patty (David) McReynolds of Rome, GA and Betty (Wesley) Price of Maxey, GA. She is also survived by her brother-in-law,...
Carla Dee Hardwick
Oct 27, 2011
Carla Dee Hardwick of Atlanta passed away October 27, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Patrick M. Hardwick and sister, Claudia Roberts. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Larry T. Burgess officiating. The family requests donations in her memory to the American Cancer Society. The family...
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