Obituaries
Betty Louise Bradford
Apr 10, 2010
Betty L. Bradford, 81, of Clarkston, GA died Saturday, April 10, 2010. She graduated from Clarkston High School, where she played Basketball. She retired from AT&T after 41 years of service. Miss Bradford was a member of Clarkston United Methodist Church for over 50 years. One of her passions in life was gardening. Miss Bradford is survived by her brothers,...
Dan T. Eidson
Apr 10, 2010
Mr. Dan T. Eidson, 95, a longtime resident of Stone Mountain and most recently of Wesley Woods Towers, died Saturday, April 10, 2010. He was a 73 year active member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Mr. Eidson was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army, and was a 60 year member of the American Legion. ...
Patricia Ann Poss
Apr 10, 2010
Patricia Ann Poss of Decatur, GA died Saturday, April 10, 2010. She is survived by her son, Christopher Lee Poss; mother, Martha Watson Poss; brothers, Donnie Ray Poss, Marvin Otis Poss; nephews, Jessie Poss, Scooter Maloy, and niece, Bethany May Poss, all of Decatur. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 17th at 2:30 P.M. at Melwood Cemetery with Rev....
Loraine Pickett Wright
Apr 8, 2010
Mrs. Loraine Pickett Wright, age 87, died Thursday, April 8, 2010. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, January 4, 1923, to the late John C. and Willie Mae Pickett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Wright, Jr., infant brother and her sister Billie Pickett Gray. She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Dot...
Parry Bailey Janis
Apr 7, 2010
Mrs. Parry Faye Janis, 95, of Atlanta, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Born in McDonough, Georgia, she was a buyer for Regenstein’s Department Store. Mrs. Janis was a member of The Temple. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 9 at Crest Lawn Memorial Park with Rabi Alvin Sugarman officiating. A. S. Turner & Sons (404) 292-1551.
Lenora Evans Ray
Apr 6, 2010
Mrs. Lenora Evans Ray, 89, of Decatur, Georgia, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Ray. She is survived by her son, Michael E. Ray, and his wife, Dianne K. Ray, of Atlanta; a sister, Betty Abbott of Montevallo, Alabama; a granddaughter, Nikki Ray Pielop, and two great-grandchildren, of Houston, Texas. Mrs....
Faydeen Trott
Apr 6, 2010
Mrs. Faye Trott, 78, a longtime resident of Stone Mountain, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Mrs. Trott retired from the DeKalb County School System with over 30 years of dedicated service. She was a devoted, loving wife, mother, and Maw-Maw.She was preceded in death by her son, Aubrey Lee Dobbs, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 48...
Pansy F. Trotter
Apr 5, 2010
PANSY F. TROTTER, 89, Atlanta, GA (11-26-1920 to 4-5-2010) It is with heartfelt sadness that we must announce the passing of Pansy after a courageous battle with cancer. She passed away with dignity and peace on Monday, April 5, 2010 in her home surrounded by her family. She grew up in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, and was married to Clay...
Johnie F. Amberson
Apr 5, 2010
Johnie Francis Amberson died Monday April 5, 2010, she was 83. She is survived by daughter, Jane Sticher, son-in-law, Ken Sticher; grandchildren, Sarah and Bryan Collins and Michael Sticher. Johnie was preceded in death by husband Dr. Talmadge Richard Amberson and son Tal Jr. Johnie dedicated her life to others as a pastor’s wife and nurse’s assistant. Services at Indian...
Christopher Sean Nelms
Apr 5, 2010
Mr. Christopher Sean Nelms “Chris”, 28, of Lawrenceville died Monday, April 5, 2010. An avid dancer, Chris was a lover of life and his many friends. Surviving are his parents, Tony and Tonya Nelms of Lawrenceville; his beloved daughter, Cali, a Boston Terrier; maternal grandmother, Clara Preece of Torrence, CA, uncle, John Nelms, and aunt, Darlene and Mac Wakefield; and...
Robert B. Morris
Apr 5, 2010
Decorated WWII Veteran Witnessed MacArthur’s Return to the Philippines
Robert Beahrs Morris, distinguished Atlanta businessman and a World War II veteran decorated for “outstanding heroism in action in support of amphibious landings” in the war against the Japanese in the Pacific, died Saturday. Mr. Morris was a executive officer on Landing Craft Infantry Gunboat 439, part...
John Jackson Smith, Sr.
Apr 4, 2010
Mr. John J. Smith, Sr. passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010. He is survived by his sons, John J. Smith, Jr. and Stan Smith; grandson, John Randall Smith; great granddaughter, Alexis Ann Smith; sister, Jewell E. May; brother, Iowa Pierce Smith; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner &...
Robert Lewis Morris
Apr 4, 2010
Robert Lewis Morris died suddenly on April 4, 2010 in his own home. Bob was born May 9, 1937 in Raleigh, NC and attended Morningside Elementary School in Atlanta, GA He graduated from York Community High School in Elmhurst, IL and graduated in 1959 from Georgia Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at Georgia Tech, he worked at...
Jimmie R. Cowart
Apr 4, 2010
Mrs. Jimmie R. Cowart “Nana”, 78, of Tucker, GA died Sunday, April 4, 2010. Mrs. Cowart was a very loving and giving person. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Billy E. Cowart. Mrs. Cowart is survived by her sons, Michael Cowart, Eddie Cowart; daughter, Vickie Woods; sister, Peggy Nix, five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. ...
Elzie Mason "Doc" Strange
Apr 3, 2010
Elzie Mason “Doc” Strange, 94, of Decatur, GA died April 3, 2010. A native of Atlanta, Elzie was born March 6, 1916 to Charlie Edwin and Josie Mae Hester Strange. He was a 1934 graduate of Boys High School and a 44 year employee of AT&T until his retirement in 1978. Elzie was a long-time member of Peachtree Christian Church,...
Lillian Ritchie Sharian
Apr 3, 2010
Mrs. Lillian “Ritchie” Sharian, 78, of Decatur, GA died Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was born in Griffin, Georgia on May 30, 1931 to Joseph Charles Ritchie and Mamie Lillian Miller Ritchie. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Marie Ritchie Wilson; her fraternal grandparents, James Charles Ritchie and Minnie Lynch Ritchie, maternal grandparents, James Washington Miller,...
Joseph Martin Reynolds
Apr 2, 2010
Joseph Martin (Marty) Reynolds who spent much of his life studying physics, working on computers, operating and maintaining ham radios, riding motorcycles, and enjoying his family, died on Friday, April 2, 2010. He was sixty-nine years old. A dedicated scientist, Marty Reynolds excelled in physics at St. Xavier High School and Xavier University in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. While...
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