Aug 14, 2010

Robert Allen Wright passed away August 14, 2010, at his residence in Atlanta, GA. Bob was born November 7, 1951, in Wilmington, NC. He grew up in Atlanta and graduated from North Springs High School. After high school, Bob graduated from Davidson College where he was involved in theatre, which was his passion and his career. His brother Russ recalled...

Aug 14, 2010

Aug 12, 2010

Mr. Ralph F. Blalock, 87, of Clarkston, GA died Thursday, August 12, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Betty Blalock; daughter, Lisa Ledbetter of McDonough; son, Jimmy Blalock of Monticello; brother, Ed Blalock of Lilburn; sisters, Helen Buchanan of Jasper, Sara Pickens of Loganville; granddaughter, Lauren Ledbetter of McDonough.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, August...

Aug 11, 2010

Mary Pittman Laird of Montgomery, Alabama and currently of Atlanta, Georgia died on August 10, 2010. Mrs. Laird was born July 5, 1910 in Camp Hill, Alabama.  Mrs. Laird received a bachelor’s degree from Huntingdon College and a Masters from Peabody College, Vanderbilt University.  She retired from teaching in the Alabama School Systems with over thirty years of teaching experience....

Aug 11, 2010

Mrs. Maxine Westmoreland, 84, of Decatur, GA, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010.  She retired from Rich’s Department Store after many years of service and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur.  Mrs. Westmoreland is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, J.C. Westmoreland. She is survived by her daughters, Betty Shuster and her...

Aug 10, 2010

Hilma H. Nepote, age 87, of Perry, FL and formerly of Decatur, GA, died Tuesday August 10, 2010.  Hilma was born September 14, 1922 in Kentucky to Dena and Otis Helton. She grew up in Eldorado, IL and attended Business College in Evansville, IN, prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy (WAVES) during World War II.  While in the Navy,...

Aug 10, 2010

Hilma H. Nepote, age 87, of Perry, FL and formerly of Decatur, GA, died Tuesday August 10, 2010.  Hilma was born September 14, 1922 in Kentucky to Dena and Otis Helton. She grew up in Eldorado, IL and attended Business College in Evansville, IN, prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy (WAVES) during World War II.  While in the Navy,...

Aug 9, 2010

Cicely Ivy Ashby died Monday, August 9, 2010.  She was a native of Barbados. She retired from the New York City School System after serving as a teacher at PS 44.  She held a masters degree in education. Survivors include her daughters, Gina Blackett and her husband, Floyd and Karen Ashby; son, Shawn Ashby and his wife, Brenda Lee; sister,...

Aug 7, 2010

Mrs. Robin Lee Smith Argyroudis of Scottdale died Saturday, August 7, 2010.  She was born April 9, 1962 in Dothan, AL. Mrs. Argyroudis was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather and grandmother, Robert E Smith, Sr. and Ollie Smith; and her maternal grandfather, Henry Gallups, Sr. She is survived by  her son, Nicholas James Argyroudis; mother, Trisha Smith; stepfather,...

Aug 7, 2010

Audio production and commercial voice-over wizard William “Troll” Tullis passed away Saturday August 7, 2010 at his home in Atlanta.  Bill began his radio career at student radio station WVVS-FM at Valdosta State College. He moved to Atlanta in the early 1970s and joined Ed Shane's progressive-formatted WPLO-FM. His career path shifted to television and Bill spent 20+ years at...

Aug 7, 2010

James Robert Ludlam, Jim, was born September 21st, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. He proudly served his country as an ARMY Ranger during the Vietnam era, and there also discovered his voice as a disc jockey for Armed Services Radio. When his duty was satisfied, he continued a career in radio in the Orlando, North Carolina, New England, Minnesota, Houston, and...

Aug 6, 2010

 Domingo Diaz, 58, of Atlanta, GA died Friday August 6, 2010, at home. He was born on June 30, 1952 in Placetas, Cuba, son of the late Domingo and Leonor Diaz.  He graduated from North Fulton High School in 1971 and Georgia State University in 1974.  He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.   He married Mercedes Guzman on...

Aug 5, 2010

Dr. Hobson (Hobby) Rice, age 83, of Decatur passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010.  He was born in Memphis, TN, grew up in Little Rock, AR and Powder Springs, GA, and was in the first graduating class at McEachern High School where he published the school’s fist year book. Dr. Rice served in the U. S. Navy after high school,...

Aug 5, 2010

Andy Artis went home to the Lord August 5, 2010, following an extraordinary and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was 51 and accomplished many things of great value.  He was Senior Assignment Editor at WSB Channel 2 Action News, where he had worked for almost 25 years.  He started as a photographer and became one of the most important...

Aug 5, 2010

Mrs. Ruby Mae Jones Sellers, of Stone Mountain, GA died Thursday, August 5, 2010.  She was born in Altha, FL on February 28, 1915 to Emsley Sellers and Jessie Hagan Sellers.  A resident of Arbor Terrace in Tucker, she was very much loved by the staff.  Mrs. Jones had a love for gardening, for fashion and was an excellent seamstress.  ...

Aug 5, 2010

On August 5, 2010 Mr. Bill M. Vlass, 82, of Atlanta, GA passed away amongst the love of 3 generations of his family. Of Greek descent, Mr. Vlass was born on October 21st 1927 in Istanbul Turkey and immigrated to America in 1955 with his young bride and their infant son. In America with his beloved and devoted wife Vaso...

Aug 4, 2010

Penelope Craig Reese of Atlanta died on August 4, 2010.  She was born on November 9, 1944 in Carbon Hill, Alabama.  She is survived by her husband of almost 44 years, Howard W. Reese Jr. and three children, Howard W. (Trey) Reese III and wife, Susan; Gregory M. Reese and wife, Jeanene; and Shannon E. Reese. She is also survived...

Aug 3, 2010

Marjorie Broyles Wallis, age 74, of Decatur, Georgia died peacefully with her children at her side on August 3rd, 2010, following an arduous, year-long journey with pancreatic cancer. She is predeceased by her husband, Capt. A.K. Broyles Jr.; second husband James W. Wallis; and her parents, Dr. and Mrs. C.M. Creech. Throughout her lifetime, Margie surrounded herself with family and...

Aug 3, 2010

Carolyn Carson Schaible, 101, died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday (August 3, 2010).  Cremation rites were accorded. Her memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of the donor’s choice. Carolyn was born July 7, 1909 in Ridge Springs, S.C.  She was preceded in death by her husbands,...

Aug 2, 2010

Phillip Hale Gates, a resident of Atlanta, Georgia since 1960, died on August 2, 2010.  He was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on March 14, 1926 and grew up in rural Kentucky.  He served in the Pacific during World War II as a Radio Chief for the 8th Cavalry Regiment.  After graduating from the University of Tennessee with an Electrical Engineering...