Obituaries

Robert B. Watson

Robert B. Watson

Jun 26, 2010

Local notices were not published.

Emily Jane Benton Anderson

Emily Jane Benton Anderson

Jun 25, 2010

Emily Jane  Benton Anderson of Decatur, died Friday, June 25, 2010 after a lengthy battle with ALS.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joseph Reid Anderson, whom she met while attending Stephens College in Columbia, MO. Mrs. Anderson was a native of Savannah, GA where she became a lover of the beach at Tybee Island...

Marilyn "Dolly" Auton

Marilyn "Dolly" Auton

Jun 24, 2010

 Marilyn "Dolly" Molz Auton, 83, of Atlanta died Thursday after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Mrs. Auton is survived by Leonard, her husband of 59 years; sister, Lorraine Fitzgerald of Roanoke, VA; sons, Leonard Jr. and his wife Jenny of Lawrenceville, Gary and his wife Julie of Atlanta; daughter, Marcie Michelotti and her husband Robert of Jacksonville,...

Lorene Baker Sheriff

Lorene Baker Sheriff

Jun 23, 2010

Lorene B. Sheriff, 79, passed away June 23, 2010.  She was preceded in death by Robert S. Sheriff.  She is survived by her children: Elaine S. Cooper, Dianne S. Dennison, Alan Sheriff, and Renee Major; Grandchildren, Kevin and Keith Cooper; Great Grandchildren, Jordan, Logan and Kylie Cooper. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers the family request...

Elizabeth Golden Sullivan

Elizabeth Golden Sullivan

Jun 23, 2010

Mrs. Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth) Sullivan, age 84, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010.  She is survived by her beloved son, Henry Grady “Hank” Sullivan, III and daughter-in-law, Winde Campbell Sullivan.  She was predeceased by her husband, Grady, and daughter, Linda Sue.  The relatives and friends of Elizabeth are invited to attend a graveside burial service at Riverdale Cemetery on Victory Drive,...

Miriam Louise Wallace Hill

Miriam Louise Wallace Hill

Jun 23, 2010

Mrs. Miriam Louise Wallace Hill, age 87, of Conyers died Wednesday, June 23, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Redmond T. Hill, Jr. and son, Rev. Daniel Robert Hill. She is survived by sons, Redmond Thomas (Tommy) Hill, III and wife Fran, Norman Stanley Hill and wife Pat, William Forrest Hill and wife Susan; sister, Norma Cotton...

Adolf Juran

Adolf Juran

Jun 22, 2010

Mr. Adolf "Al" Juran, 92, of Decatur died Tuesday June 22, 2010. Mr. Juran was a World War II Army Veteran and Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans. He retired in 1977 after serving for two decades as a Project Planner and Architect for the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He was preceded in death by...

Suzanne Wickett Batman

Suzanne Wickett Batman

Jun 21, 2010

 

Suzanne Jeanne Wickett Batman died peacefully June 21, 2010, in Atlanta, GA surrounded by family. Suzanne was born in Jackson, MI on December 12, 1922. She attended Cass Technical High School and lived and worked in Detroit until 1997. In recent years she lived in San Diego and finally in Atlanta. Suzanne raised 5 children amidst great challenges with resourcefulness,...

George Mcduffie Ingram

George Mcduffie Ingram

Jun 20, 2010

George McDuffie Ingram of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on June 20, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Doris Maddox Ingram; son George Emory Ingram and his wife, Dorothy, of Atlanta; son Dr. Charles Emerson Ingram of Moosic, Pennsylvania; step-daughter Shirley Alexander and her husband, William, of Mineral Bluff; step-daughter Judy Snow and her husband, Thomas, of Mineral Bluff; and...

Leonard Max Vinson

Leonard Max Vinson

Jun 20, 2010

Leonard M. Vinson, age 80, passed away on June 20, 2010.  Leonard was born in Colquitt, Georgia to Callie & George Vinson. After graduating as the valedictorian of his class, he moved to Atlanta in 1947 to go to Southern Business College. Upon graduation, he took a job and soon there after enlisted in the Army during the Korean conflict....

William Clyde Shepherd, Jr.

William Clyde Shepherd, Jr.

Jun 18, 2010

William Clyde Shepherd, Jr. a long time resident of DeKalb county, died Friday, June 18, 2010, at age ninety-six.  He was born on May 1, 1914, in Atlanta, at the home of his parents, Clyde and Mabel Shepherd.  He was the oldest of six children, three brothers -- Charles, Dan and Harold and two sisters - Elizabeth and Margaret.  His...

Thomas Hugh Pendley

Thomas Hugh Pendley

Jun 18, 2010

Thomas Hugh "Bubba" Pendley of Birmingham, Alabama passed away Friday, June 18, 2010. Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Susie Pendley, Clarkston, Georgia, and brothers, Howard, Bobby, and Jack.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary, cherished children, Carolann (Lamar) Butts, Cynthia (Mike) Landrum, grandchildren, Sarah (John Michael) Powell, Jason (Amber) Likis, and...

Joseph Vincent Baglio

Joseph Vincent Baglio

Jun 18, 2010

Mr. Joseph Baglio, age 87, of Tucker, GA died Friday, June 18, 2010.  He was a veteran of World War II, proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps.  The son of a baker, he loved working with his hands, baking bread and watching old movies. Mr. Baglio met and married his wife of 65 years, Margaret H. Baglio, when...

Jorge Luis Carrillo

Jorge Luis Carrillo

Jun 18, 2010

Jorge Luis Carrillo Godoy, 46, of Atlanta died on June 18, 2010 at Hospice Atlanta after a valiant battle with colon cancer. He was a native of Concepcion, Chile. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Beth) Schwantz Carrillo of Atlanta. Jorge was predeceased by his mother, Gladys Godoy Henriquez. He is also survived by his father, Jorge Felidor Carrillo...

Johnny P. Rolader

Johnny P. Rolader

Jun 18, 2010

Mr. Johnny P. Rolader, 80, a longtime resident of Atlanta and retired Area Supervisor with the City of Atlanta passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June, 18, 2010.  He was the husband of the late Mrs. Elena Evelyn Moore Rolader.  Mr. Rolader was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U. S. Army and was a...

Clara Constance (Connie) Hinesley

Clara Constance (Connie) Hinesley

Jun 17, 2010

Mrs. Connie Hinesley, of Douglasville, GA, the loving wife of W. M. Hinesley of 52 years, died Thursday, June 17, 2010.  She loved life and her family. Mrs. Hinesley enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking and taking care of others.  She is survived by her husband, W. M. Hinesley; daughters and sons-in-law, Tracey and Richard Harrison of Loganville, Vickie and Rick Woodall...

Willie Darnell Cooper

Willie Darnell Cooper

Jun 17, 2010

Mr. Willie Cooper, 17, of Atlanta, died Thursday, June 17, 2010.  He attended Dunwoody High School and was a lover of music, especially “Old School” R&B.  Willie was a loving son and grandson.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Freda Elaine Clark Cooper.  He leaves behind to mourn his passing, his father, Larry “Big Larry” Cooper; paternal grandparents,...

Arlen Marion Little

Arlen Marion Little

Jun 15, 2010

Mr. Arlen M. Little, 78, of Atlanta died Tuesday, June 15, 2010. He was a veteran who served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. After his military service, he became a successful businessman for 35 years as president and co-owner of Coin Device Service, Inc. Mr. Little is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean Hipp...

Juanita Patterson Nail

Juanita Patterson Nail

Jun 15, 2010

Juanita Marie Patterson Nail, age 94, died peacefully at her home in Decatur, GA on June 15, 2010.  She was born in Macon, GA on December 23, 1915.  She was the daughter of the late Charles Ivey Patterson II and the late Willie Anne Rowe Patterson of Montgomery, AL.   She was predeceased by her husband, Ellis Franklin Nail from Iowa,...

Bonnie Mountain Rouzer

Bonnie Mountain Rouzer

Jun 15, 2010

Mrs. Bonnie Mountain Rouzer, 91, of Decatur died Tuesday, June 15, 2010. She was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 27, 1919 to William and Gladys Schram Mountain and grew up in Good Thunder, MN. After attending college in Mankato, MN, she married Norbert Rouzer and moved to Minneapolis, MN in 1939. From there, she relocated to Wausau, WI...