Obituaries
Miss Martha Niblack
Jul 18, 2009
Martha Mozelle Niblack died July 18, 2009 at Budd Terrace in Atlanta at the age of 86. She was born in Winder, GA to Carlton and Mattie Mae Tumlin Niblack. She is predeceased by her brother, Thomas Niblack. Martha was a renaissance woman who truly lived her life to the fullest. She had a great passion for music, especially the...
Spencer Alan Lee
Jul 18, 2009
Spencer Alan Lee, 49, went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2009 after a heroic battle with cancer. He was born and lived all of his life in Atlanta. He graduated from Briarcliff High School and DeKalb College, and was employed by the State of Georgia. He was a member of Clairmont Hills Baptist Church. Mr. Lee was...
Joel W. Cooper, Sr.
Jul 18, 2009
Mr. Joel W. Cooper, Sr., 78 of Stone Mountain, died Saturday, July 18, 2009. He served his country during the Korean War in the U. S. Air Force. Mr. Cooper was a graduate of Georgia Teachers College, now known as Georgia Southern University. He served as principal of Cochran High School. Mr. Cooper was a member of Gate City Lodge...
Edward Lee Timberlake
Jul 17, 2009
Mr. Lee Timberlake, 69, of Smyrna, died Friday, July 17, 2009. He is survived by his son, Shawn Timberlake of Sandy Springs; brothers, Tommy Timberlake, Jeff Denmark; sisters, Marguerite Timberlake, Teresa Timberlake, Vicki Timberlake, Lynn Turner; granddaughters, Morgan Whitehead, Alexa Timberlake; and numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in...
Robert Holcomb Warnock
Jul 17, 2009
Robert Holcomb (Bob) Warnock, age 80, died Friday, July 17, 2009. A native Atlantan, Bob attended Druid Hills schools, and graduated from The University of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Alice Lane Warnock, his parents, Daisy Campbell Warnock and Frank Warnock, his brother, Frank Warnock, Jr., and his sister, Doris Warnock Hagood. He is survived...
Lolita Parsons Thilges
Jul 15, 2009
Mrs. Lolita Grace Thilges, age 84, of Atlanta, GA died Wednesday, July 15, 2009. She was a long time member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. Mrs. Thilges retired from Russell Stover after many years of service. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Thilges of Atlanta; son, James Thilges and wife, Peggie of Rockledge, FL; sisters, Emily Vosyka of Atlanta, Vera...
Anne & Edward Travis
Jul 15, 2009
Edward O. Travis Sr., 85, and Anne Bacon Travis, 83, died in their home in Avondale Estates on July 15, 2009. Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, Edward was the son of Edward L. Travis and Anne Kitchin Travis. He attended Virginia Episcopal School at Lynchburg, VA and North Carolina State University at Raleigh until April 1943, when he was inducted...
Dorothy Pritchett Carson
Jul 14, 2009
Mrs. Dorothy P. Carson, age 86, of Atlanta died Tuesday, July 14, 2009. She retired from Federated Insurance Company after over 20 years of service. Mrs. Carson was preceded in death by her husband, Louis B. Carson; brother, Johnny B. Pritchett; and sister, Mary Helen Broadwell. She was the beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her...
Voula Pefinis Kakunes
Jul 14, 2009
Mrs. Voula P. Kakunes, loving wife, mother, aunt, and godmother, passed into eternal life on July 14, 2009 with Jesus by her side. She will be remembered as a loving, gentle soul with a devout faith in Christ who always put family and friends first. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband, Nicholas Kakunes; sons, Jim and George Kakunes;...
Raymond Jack Tippens
Jul 13, 2009
Mr. Raymond J. Tippens of Lithonia died on Monday, July 13, 2009. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War. Mr. Tippens was a DeKalb County Fireman and then was the owner - operator of a sheet metal company. He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Tippens of Conyers; sisters, Martha Petrie of Marietta, GA, Margie...
Paul Hemphill
Jul 11, 2009
Author and journalist Paul Hemphill, 73, died Saturday, July 11, at Hospice Atlanta, after a two-year bout with cancer. Paul was the author of 16 books, including works of fiction and nonfiction. His last book, A Tiger Walk Through History, a history of Auburn football, was published in 2008. Paul was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on Feb.18, 1936, to the...
Vivian Boggs Crowley
Jul 11, 2009
Mrs. Vivian Boggs Crowley, 79, of Griffin, formerly of Atlanta died Saturday, July 11, 2009. A native of East Point, Mrs. Crowley was a 1952 graduate of the University of Georgia, where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Mrs. Crowley was a previous co-owner of Bridal Classics in Griffin. Her kindness, friendship, gentle nature and positive attitude...
Kay Fischer Brown
Jul 10, 2009
Kay Fischer Brown, age 56 of Tucker, GA, died July 10' 2009. She is survived by her husband, Matthew Brown; daughters, Jennifer Pennington and Sarah Bridges-Rhoads; granddaughter, Jane Pennington; and sister, Candy Hull. Kay had a heart of gold and her kindness touched many lives. Kay was retired from the Red Cross. She was active in the All Souls Fellowship...
Frederick "Fred" Field
Jul 10, 2009
Frederick B. Field, age 62, of Decatur, Ga. died on July 10, 2009, after an extended illness. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 25th at 11:00 A.M. at Melwood Cemetery, East Ponce de Leon in Stone Mountain. Fred is survived by children, Kevin Field of Cumming, Ga, Keith Field (Maria) of Cumming, Ga, Karen Field Lauterbach (Derek)...
Iris Spears Craig
Jul 8, 2009
Mrs. Iris Spears Craig, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, died July 8th, 2009, at 7:23 p.m. Mrs. Craig was born in Baker, Florida, in 1915, to Mrs. Georgia Lester Spears, and Dr. Gus O. Spears, MD. Mrs. Craig was raised and schooled in the Baker area and in September of 1938 married Mr. Douglass A. Craig (now deceased) in the city of...
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