Aug 26, 2010

Nina Elizabeth Powell, Graveside services will be held Monday, August 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM at  the Clifton Springs Methodist Church.

Aug 26, 2010

Mrs. Jo Ann Fortner, 72, of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 26, 2010, after a battle with cancer.  Mrs. Fortner is survived by her husband, Wayman L. Fortner of Atlanta; sons, Dr. Gregory L. Fortner of Statesboro, GA, Stephen L. Fortner of Atlanta, GA; daughter and son-in-law,  Jana and Mike Peerson of Grayson, GA; grandchildren, Corey Fortner,...

Aug 26, 2010

Born March 18, 1920, Elizabeth Lea Harralson Simmons was a true Georgia Peach, a typically genteel—but sturdily independent--“girl raised in the South.” Known as Beth to friends and family, she was born at the original downtown location of Piedmont Hospital to Louis Cozart Harralson and Clementine LeVert Harralson. She died August 26, 2010, at her home at Clairmont Place in...

Aug 26, 2010

Mrs. Evelyn Martin Fortner, 92, a life long resident of Scottdale, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 26, 2010.  She was born in Scottdale on September 15, 1917 to Herman Vonstrow Martin and Lena Carrie Elam Martin.  She worked along side her family and friends at Scottdale Mills until it’s closing in the 1980’s and then went to work...

Aug 25, 2010

Connie Rebecca Whittle passed away at age 95 on August 25, 2010 at Hospice Atlanta. Aunt Connie was a native of Omega, GA and lived in Atlanta for most of her adult life.  She graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Emory University School of Nursing, later working at Emory Hospital and then as a private-duty nurse.  With her friend...

Aug 24, 2010

Charles J. Marcinek of Decatur died Tuesday, August 24, 2010.  Mr. Marcinek was a graduate of Notre Dame University. He is survived by his wife, Josephine; niece, Karen Hanrahan; grandchildren, Michael Bradley Seale, Jr., Georgia Welthy Seale, Colin Seale and Courtney Michelle Seale; great granddaughter, Chloe Josephin Seale; and daughter-in-law, Diane Michelle Seale. The funeral service will be held at...

Aug 24, 2010

Yvonne L. Crowding, 59 of Suwanee, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010.  She was a native of Quincy, MA and the daughter of the late John Copper and Eleanore Sobol Crowding.  Yvonne is survived by a sister:  Carole (Sam) Galloway of Decatur,  two brothers: Ronald (Judy) Crowding of Hartwell, GA and John Crowding of Jefferson, GA; three nephews:...

Aug 23, 2010

Rev. Victor Hugo Wallace, 74, of Atlanta, GA died Monday, August 23, 2010.  He served in the United States Army Intelligence from 1958 to 1962. Rev. Wallace was a graduate of the University of Alabama and the Colombia Theological Seminary, earning a Master of Divinity degree.  He served as minister of several Presbyterian Churches around the Southeast. Rev. Wallace is...

Aug 21, 2010

Funeral services for Rev. Alton W. Hardy will be held Tuesday, August 24th at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Rev. Dewey Childers officiating.  Interment will follow at Melwood Cemetery.  Rev. Hardy, age 83, a longtime resident of Stone Mountain died Saturday, August 21, 2010.  He was a retired Captain with the DeKalb County...

Aug 21, 2010

Mr. Melvin A. Davis, 87,  of Avondale Estates died Saturday, August 21, 2010. He was born May 10, 1923 in Knoxville, TN, the only son of the late Isaac W. and Henrietta Davis. After graduating from Harriman High School, he entered the University of Tennessee. After three years of college Mr. Davis joined the Army Air Force where he served...

Aug 20, 2010

Mrs. Eloise Williamson Newhard, age 76 of Stone Mountain, Georgia died Friday, August 20, 2010.   She was born January 17, 1934 in Beaumont, Texas to Carmen Alan Williamson and Edna Joe Youngblood.  Mrs.  Newhard was a 1951 graduate of South Park High School in Beaumont, Texas. She attended the University of Maryland in Munich, Germany; Panola Junior College in Carthage,...

Aug 20, 2010

Funeral services for Kathleen “Kathy” McClain will be held Tuesday, August 24th at twelve o’clock, noon at Grace United Methodist Church with her remains lying in repose from 11:00AM until the hour of service.   Entombment will follow at Westview Abbey.  Dr. John Beyers will officiate.  Kathy, 84, a longtime resident of Atlanta died Friday, August 20, 2010.  She was wife...

Aug 19, 2010

James C. Roberts, age 86, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on August 19, 2010. Born in Flowery Branch, Georgia on July 29, 1924, he was the son of Fred Elonzo Roberts and Adalia Birdsong Roberts. He graduated from Young Harris College, the University of Georgia, and the Institute of Financial Education Graduate Program at Indiana University. While at the University...

Aug 18, 2010

Aug 18, 2010

Mrs. Elinor McDaniel Wilson, age 89, of Decatur, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, John T. Wilson and son Jack Wilson.  Mrs. Wilson is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Mike Dunlap of Irmo, SC, Karen and Dennis Jones of Clarkston; grandchildren, Casey and Pat Dunlap, Joe and...

Aug 17, 2010

Mrs. Thelma Baker Hart, 95, of Dunwoody, GA died Tuesday, August 17, 2010.  She was resident of Plantation South in Dunwoody.  Mrs. Hart is survived by her sons, Frederick Hart, Cora Jean O’Reilly, Veda Barrett, Paul Hart; daughter, Valerie Priestley, Conrad Hart, Andrea Bell; thirty-two grandchildren; forty-eight grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday,...

Aug 17, 2010

Mr. Joseph “Eddie” Fort, age 65, of Tucker, GA died Tuesday, August 17, 2010.  He was a graduate of Tucker High School and a member of Tucker First United Methodist Church. He retired in 1999 from General Motors Corporation after 33 years of service. He is survived by his daughter, April Evans of Tucker, GA; son, Jimmy Fort of Clayton,...

Aug 17, 2010

Mrs. Margaret T. Witherspoon, 90, of Decatur, GA, died Tuesday, August 17, 2010.  She was born to Julian Turner Thomason and Helen Perkins Thomason in Hightower, AL on March 20, 1920. Mrs. Witherspoon was a 1942 graduate of the University of Miami.  She was a Link trainer during World War II and her husband was a Lt. Commander (USNR) Ret....

Aug 16, 2010

Mr. Lamar Matthews, retired assistant chief of the Associated Press Bureau, died August, 16, 2010. A native of Wikes County, GA, he was 85. Mr. Matthews was cremated.  Matthews attended Atlanta public schools and entered military service at the age of 18. He served three years in the Army artillery, two of them in the South Pacific in WWII. He...

Aug 15, 2010

Mr. Richard Lee Shanteau, 63, of Decatur died Sunday, August 15, 2010. He was a Viet Nam veteran and Director of Marketing for Fannie Mae. Mr. Shanteau was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Janet Shanteau; son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Hayley Shanteau of Roswell; son, Eric Shanteau of Austin, TX; and sister, Sandra Smith of Stone...