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Virginia Ewing King

Virginia Ewing King

Sep 25, 2010

Virginia Ewing King passed away September 25, 2010. She was a graduate of Girl's High School in Atlanta. Virginia was preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond E King Sr. Virginia was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was an active member at Clairmont Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Progressive Sunday School Class. She will be greatly...

Sara Allene  Wade

Sara Allene Wade

Sep 24, 2010

Sara Allene Wade, 93, celebrated a joyous homecoming on September 14, 2010. Allene was born May 26, 1917 in Glenn, Georgia to James Howell and Bessie Wilson. She-was the second born of six children and was the last surviving family member. Allene was a graduate of Bessie Tift College and taught first grade in Georgia for 20 years. She then...

Jacqueline Clare Cahill

Jacqueline Clare Cahill

Sep 24, 2010

Mrs. Jacqueline Clare Cahill, 88, of Atlanta passed away September 24, 2010. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law William (Bill) & Judith Cahill of Kendall Park, New Jersey, Daughters and sons-in-law Mary Cahill and Rory Murphy of Atlanta and Laura and Brett Goldstein of New York, New York; daughter Elizabeth "Ann" Cahill of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Also surviving are her grandchildren...

Olin Eugene Hay

Olin Eugene Hay

Sep 24, 2010

Mr. Olin Eugene “Gene” Hay, 77, of Oxford, died September 24, 2010. A native of Atlanta, Mr. Hay was a 1952 graduate of Roosevelt High School and later attended the University of Georgia. He served his country from 1953 -1954 in the U. S. Army. Mr. Hay was a long-time employee of Beck & Gregg Hardware and later a manufacturer’s...

Virginia Bargo

Virginia Bargo

Sep 24, 2010

Mrs. Virginia Bargo, a longtime resident of Abingdon, died Friday, September 24, 2010 in Loganville, GA. Mrs. Bargo was a self taught artist who loved to paint. She was a member of Highlands Fellowship Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Bargo. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Pete and Marcia Bargo; granddaughters, Lisa...

Virginia Sanders

Virginia Sanders

Sep 24, 2010

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Clarice Elizabeth Kennerly

Clarice Elizabeth Kennerly

Sep 23, 2010

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Edna Louise Lathom

Edna Louise Lathom

Sep 23, 2010

Edna "Peggy" L. Lathom, 81, of Decatur died Sunday, September 19, 2010. BornDecember 21, 1928 in Darlington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and EdnaTipton Ringler. She graduated from business school and worked at the local News-Tribune, before becoming a church Kindergarten teacher. Peggy was an active memberof Clairmont Presbyterian Church, where she formerly taught Sunday School...

Terence Kelly Orman

Terence Kelly Orman

Sep 23, 2010

Terence Kelly Orman of Atlanta, GA died September 19, 2010 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Memphis, TN on December 21, 1948. He attended Christian Brothers High School and The University of Memphis where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and graduated with a degree in Physical Science. In 1981...

Marie Yancey Hurst

Marie Yancey Hurst

Sep 23, 2010

Marie Y. Hurst, of Dacula, GA, passed away on September 22, 2010 at the age of 92. She was a member of Snellville Methodist Church. Mrs. Hurst was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Hurst, a prominent builder and businessman of Atlanta. She is survived by her two children, L.L. Hurst with his wife Elaine of Knoxville, TN,...

Julia Frances Swanson

Julia Frances Swanson

Sep 22, 2010

Julia Goins Swanson, 92, of Decatur passed away peacefully on September 23, 2010. Julia was an avid bridge player her whole life, playing in as many as three clubs each month. She was proud to be a member of the Atlanta Girls High Class of 1935 and maintained friendships with many of her classmates throughout her life. She was an...

James Thomas Haralson, Sr.

James Thomas Haralson, Sr.

Sep 22, 2010

Mr. James Thomas Haralson, Sr. of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, September 22. 2010. He was preceded in death by his son, Robbie Lee Haralson. Mr. Haralson is survived by his wife, Dolly Haralson; daughter, Paula Sakas and her husband Nicholas; sons, James M. Haralson; James T. Haralson, Jr. and his wife Rachael; brother, Ben T. Haralson, Jr. and his...

Rita Teresa Compher

Rita Teresa Compher

Sep 20, 2010

Rita Teresa Taff Compher went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 20, 2010. Born in Lowell, MA on September 6, 1925, Rita was 85. She was the third of eight children of Edward and Mary Taff. She was married to Clarence William (Bill) Compher in 1946, her husband of 52 years. She was preceded in death by...

Emma H. Villar

Emma H. Villar

Sep 20, 2010

VILLAR, Emma –Emma Aurelia Herrera Villar passed away Monday, September 20, 2010 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. She was born July 8, 1925 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. She attended University of Havana and graduated at the top of her class with a PhD in Chemistry. Dr. Villar fled Castro's Cuba and came to the United States in...

Eula Mae Burnett

Eula Mae Burnett

Sep 20, 2010

Eula Stearns Burnett, (affectionately known as Boots), died Monday September 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings. She is survived by her brother, Rev. Leon David Stearns; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, September 24, 2010 at Crest Lawn Memorial Park...

Frances Herndon

Frances Herndon

Sep 19, 2010

Mrs. Frances Arkley Herndon of Merritt Island, FL, passed away on September 13, 2010, at The Health Center of Merritt Island, Merritt Island, FL after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Herndon had recently celebrated her 90th birthday, and was a former resident of Decatur, GA. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband of twenty-five years, Mr. Robert S. Herndon, on December...

Theresa Mae Germon

Theresa Mae Germon

Sep 19, 2010

GERMON, Theresa –Theresa Mae Summerour Germon of Decatur died Sunday, September 19, 2010. She was born in Moultrie, GA to the late Earl Lafayette Summerour, Sr. and Leita Mae Jerkins Summerour. Mrs. Germon was a retired LPN with Georgia Mental Heath. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannie Forrester of Decatur; son, Rick Germon of Acworth; grandchildren, Keith Forrester, Kenneth...

Thomas Edward Holmes

Thomas Edward Holmes

Sep 17, 2010

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James Reinoehl Wagner

James Reinoehl Wagner

Sep 17, 2010

James R. Wagner, 86, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Emory Hospital surrounded by his loving family. James is a graduate of Yale University and served as a pilot in the 8th Air Force during WWII, completing numerous missions over Germany. James founded the Dynamo swim club and served as coach for several years. James also was...

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