Obituaries

Doris Caudell Comer

Doris Caudell Comer

Sep 25, 2009

Doris Caudell Comer, 80, a longtime resident of Decatur, died Friday, September 25, 2009. Mrs. Comer was a longtime member of Columbia Drive Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years and is currently a member of the First Baptist Church of Tucker. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Surviving are her husband of...

Betty Simpkins Hayes

Betty Simpkins Hayes

Sep 24, 2009

Mrs. Betty Lou Hayes, age 84, of Tucker, died Thursday, September 24, 2009.  A native of Atlanta, Mrs. Hayes was a graduate of Girls High.  She was a secretary for 23 years at Ideal Industries in Atlanta.  She and her mother, Peggy Simpkins, were owner/operators of Simpkins Personal Care Home for 20 years.  Mrs. Hayes is survived by her daughter...

Douglas Boyce Fleeman

Douglas Boyce Fleeman

Sep 23, 2009

Douglas B. Fleeman, age 62, of Winder passed away on Wednesday, September, 23, 2009.  He is survived by his sisters, Myra F. Singer of Lilburn, Lynn Cole of Pine Lake; nieces, Mandi Singer, Christine Crean; Jackie Fleeman and step-children, John Southwell, and Megan Campbell.  Memorial services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, September 26, 2009 in the chapel of...

Myree Wells Maas

Myree Wells Maas

Sep 23, 2009

Myree Wells Maas of Decatur, GA died on September 23, 2009. Myree was born on September 7, 1921 in Atlanta, GA, and was a lifelong resident of Decatur. She was the daughter of Dr. Robert F. Wells and Myree Vaughan Wells. She attended Decatur Girls High and graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1942. After college she worked for Davisons...

Roberto Ricardo Rodriguez

Roberto Ricardo Rodriguez

Sep 23, 2009

No local notices were published.

Carolyn Cunningham

Carolyn Cunningham

Sep 23, 2009

Mrs. Carolyn Cunningham, 92, formerly of Stone Mountain, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Cunningham.  Mrs. Cunningham is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Kathy Cunningham of Loganville; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Ray Scott of Gray; six grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00...

Luz Monserrate Martinez

Luz Monserrate Martinez

Sep 22, 2009

Luz Monserrate Martinez of Decatur died Tuesday, September 22, 2009.  She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Susana & Darryl Eaton; granddaughter, Susana Natasha Eaton; sister, Susana Barnes; and brothers, Monserrate Martinez, Reynaldo Martinez & Isidro Martinez. The funeral mass for Mrs. Martinez will be held Monday, September 28, 2009 at  St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Brian...

Charles Faye Dorsey

Charles Faye Dorsey

Sep 21, 2009

No local services were published.

Charu Bala Adhikary

Charu Bala Adhikary

Sep 21, 2009

No local notices were published.

Ruth M. Najour

Ruth M. Najour

Sep 21, 2009

Mrs. Ruth M. Najour, 85, of Decatur, died Monday, September 21, 2009. A devoted mother and loving “Sitty” to her grandchildren, Mrs. Najour will be missed by all who knew and loved her.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Judy Najour of Snellville; grandchildren, Josh Najour and his wife, Tracey; Katrina Najour, Kristin Burnley and her...

April Renee Brown

April Renee Brown

Sep 21, 2009

No local notices were published.

Janet Ellen Roe

Janet Ellen Roe

Sep 20, 2009

Janet Ellen Roe, 64, of Decatur, GA, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 20, 2009. Janet fought a courageous 2 ½ year battle against ovarian cancer.  She inspired many by maintaining a positive attitude despite the obstacles she faced. Janet was born in Decatur, GA to John and Della Mae Ross and married Ronald Roe in 1964. Janet and Ronnie enjoyed...

George Christman Bingaman, Iv

George Christman Bingaman, Iv

Sep 20, 2009

Mr. George Christman Bingaman, IV, of Lilburn died Sunday, September 20, 2009. He was born September 15, 1955 to George C. Bingaman, III and Freda Roan Bingaman.  A true Renaissance man, Mr. Bingaman was a Fellow of the Mythic Imagination Institute and a graduate of Applied Mythology program through the Open Center in New York.  He is survived by his...

Robert Burton Harrison, Jr.

Robert Burton Harrison, Jr.

Sep 20, 2009

HARRISON, Bob -

Robert Burton Harrison, Jr., age 86, died Sept. 20, 2009 of pancreatic cancer. He was born in Manchester, GA, an only son of a Baptist Pastor, Robert Harrison and mother Ruby. Bob spent most of his life in Atlanta as a devoted husband of 59 years to the late Mildred Harrison. He loved tennis, trailering an Airstream and...

William Hiram Camp

William Hiram Camp

Sep 18, 2009

 

9/26/1918 – 9/18/2009

 

William Hiram “Bill” Camp, 90, a longtime resident of Decatur died Friday, September 18, 2009.  Mr. Camp served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from February, 1942 to September, 1945 as a Tech Sergeant at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho, where he trained flight crews for B-17 Bombers being sent to Europe.  He also served with the...

Patsy Atwater Getz

Patsy Atwater Getz

Sep 18, 2009

 

Patsy Atwater Getz of Atlanta entered into rest on Friday, September 18, 2009. Ms. Getz was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Edmund Atwater, Sr. and Floried Harrison Atwater, brother Bennie Albert Atwater, sister Betty Jane Atwater, and grandson Angus Gage Thompson.  Surviving are brother, Robert E. Atwater, Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Griffin Atwater of Atlanta, daughter, Anna...

Helen Snowden Mcdonald

Helen Snowden Mcdonald

Sep 18, 2009

Mrs. Helen Louise McDonald of Decatur passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009.  She was ninety years old.  Helen was born in Washington, D.C. Oct. 7, 1918.  She was a long-time member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church.  She had been married to her beloved husband Mac for 50 years.  Helen was a caring and selfless wife and mother.  She...

John Francis Collins

John Francis Collins

Sep 18, 2009

Brigadier General John F. Collins, U. S. Army (Ret.) died Friday, September 18, 2009. General Collins flew 62 combat missions in World War II and was awarded Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, six Presidential Citations and numerous Theatre and service medals.  Retired Marine General Raymond Davis had...

Cheryl Tennell Watson

Cheryl Tennell Watson

Sep 18, 2009

Mrs. Cheryl (Cherie) Tennell Watson, 52, of Decatur died Friday, September 18, 2009, after a long battle with cancer.  Mrs. Watson was born in Euclid, Ohio and moved to Tucker, Georgia at age 11.  She graduated from Tucker High School and Emory University.  Mrs. Watson worked as a nurse at Emory University Hospital for over 20 years.  She was a...

Albert Clyle Fowler, Jr.

Albert Clyle Fowler, Jr.

Sep 18, 2009

Mr. Albert Clyle Fowler, Jr., 81, a native of Atlanta, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on September 18, 2009 after suffering a battle against lung cancer. He lived his life working diligently for his family and those who worked with and for him. He gave to many charitable organizations and people in need, never...