Obituaries
Frances Jenkins Anderson
Apr 30, 2009
Mrs. Frances Jenkins Anderson, 92, of Decatur, died Thursday, April 30, 2009. A native of Brevard, North Carolina, Mrs. Anderson was a real estate broker for Strickland Reality Co. in Decatur and also helped her husband build and manage DeKalb Reality Company. A loving wife and devoted mother, Mrs. Anderson’s exceptional kindness and gentle wit were appreciated by all who...
Rose Virginia Rambo
Apr 29, 2009
Rose Virginia Rambo, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died peacefully Wednesday, April 29, 2009 surround by her family in Atlanta, GA. Born in Augusta, GA on March 14, 1929 to the late John Blanchard and Erma Lass Sullivan, she lived her adult life in Atlanta. A homemaker and gifted artist, who donated many of her paintings to charity, she was...
Joseph D. Conway
Apr 29, 2009
Mr. Joseph D. Conway, 42, of Decatur died Wednesday, April 29, 2009. He leaves his partner of 7 years, Alan F. Ramsey; and a large loving extended family; sisters, Helen Griffin and husband, Wayland, Bonnie Conway; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Dr., Atlanta, GA 30319. Memorial...
Mary Nell Green
Apr 27, 2009
Mrs. Mary Nell Green passed away peacefully on April 27, 2009. She is survived by E. Wesley Green, who was a loving and devoted husband of 63 years. Also surviving are two sisters, Helen Brannen of Athens and LeNora Dyar of Greensboro; and several nephews and nieces, one of whom is Beverly Tarleton who was her caregiver for the past...
Flora Maria Graham
Apr 26, 2009
Flora Maria Vittoria Theresa Castiglioni Graham, age 88, of Decatur, GA, died surrounded by her family at DeKalb Medical Center of heart related complications on April 26, 2009. The daughter of Spartaco Castiglioni and Theresa Vavra Castiglioni, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years John, whom she cared for daily during his more than 10...
John H. (Jack) Summer
Apr 26, 2009
John H. “Jack” Summer, 87, of Atlanta, Georgia died in his home on Sunday, April 26, 2009 following a long illness. Born August 21, 1921 in Newberry, South Carolina, Jack was the son of Elbert Hugh Summer and Vera Lucille Summer. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 55 years, Anne A. Summer; his brothers, Hugh...
Lois Wade Dube
Apr 25, 2009
Mrs. Lois “Dean” Dube, 74, of Winder died Saturday, April 25, 2009. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Joseph A. Dube; three sisters, Mary Vincent, Bernice Everett of Hixson, TN, Elsie Gould of Snellville; one brother, Don Wade of Florence, AL; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, April 27 at 1 PM at A....
Terrance Wayman Rice
Apr 24, 2009
Terrance Wayman RiceSurvived by his son, Matthew Rice; daughter, Ashley (Rice) Knowlton; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Chapel of the Pines at Floral. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the cemetery. A. S. Turner & Sons. Hills Memory Gardens
Carol J. Ham
Apr 23, 2009
CAROL J. HAM, 88, died April 23, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. Carol was born May 22, 1920 in Freeport, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Montgomery Ham. She was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. P.C. James of Houston TX. She is survived by daughter Linda G. Ham of Lilburn, GA; two sons, Dr....
Eloise Burdette Nelms
Apr 23, 2009
Mrs. Eloise Nelms, age 78, died Thursday, April 23, 2009. She is survived by her sons, John N. Nelms of Auburn, GA, Tony Nelms and his wife Tonya of Lawrenceville, GA; daughter, Darlene Wakefield and her husband Stuart of Auburn, GA; grandson, Christopher Nelms of Lawrenceville, GA; brother, Mack Burdette of Snellville, GA; and sister, Betty Blalock of Clarkston, GA. ...
Anna Gillingham Leys
Apr 22, 2009
Anna Marie Leys, 94, passed away peacefully in Decatur, April 22, 2009, following a courageous 3 year struggle with cancer. Born February 21,1915 in Gillingham, Wisconsin, Anna Marie was the youngest of eight children (five brothers and three sisters) born to Flavius Eugene ("Gene") and Nellie Fitzgerald Gillingham, whose ancestors were responsible for settling and establishing this rich farming community...
Catherine Warren Baumgartner
Apr 22, 2009
Mrs. Catherine Baumgartner, 90, of Ringold, formerly of Decatur, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009. A native of Atlanta and a long time resident of Decatur, Mrs. Baumgartner was a founding member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She retired in 1984 from Bell South, where she worked for over 20 years. Mrs. Baumgartner is preceded in death by her husband,...
Louise Zeagler Dodson
Apr 22, 2009
Mrs. Josephine (Jo) Zeagler Dodson, 92, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Russell William Dodson, and daughter JoAnn Dodson Scott. Jo began her career as a buyer for Belk Gallant in Decatur, and then worked as a manager at Casual Corner for 25 years, first at the Suburban Plaza Store...
Nell Heery Clower
Apr 22, 2009
Nell Heery Clower, 99, of Tucker, GA., (formally of Hapeville and East Point) died peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. She was born near Hapeville GA, on December 22, 1909, the youngest child of Harry T. and Hattie Heery. A graduate of Fulton High School, she was employed by the Southern Banker Magazine and was the...
Juanita Vick Smith
Apr 21, 2009
Mrs. Juanita June Smith of Stockbridge died Tuesday, April 21, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Turman of Stockbridge; granddaughter, Angelquie Royce of San Francisco, CA; and grandson, Jeremy Turman and his wife Sarah of Stockbridge. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 1st at 12 Noon in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. A. S. Turner & Sons
Robert Philip Gross
Apr 20, 2009
Robert Philip Gross of Avondale Estates died April 20, 2009. He was born at Fort Monroe, Virginia on December 24, 1925, the fifth and last child of Colonel Felix E and Edith Gross. He is survived by his wife Rutledge Ingram Gross and his four children Elaine Gross Wilmot,(Garry) R. Stuart Gross, Kevin T. Gross(Maria Cason) and Kimberly Gross Murray...
Gordon Mckinley Mills
Apr 19, 2009
Mr. Gordon M. Mills, 57, of Stone Mountain died Sunday, April 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Harmon. Mr. Mills is survived by his wife of 15 years, Melinda Mills; sons, Gordon McKinley Mills, II of Washington, Zachary Watson of Michigan, and Jaye and Alan Carey of Florida; daughters, Trudy Cannon of Maryland, Florence Urban...
Gloria V. Dinges
Apr 17, 2009
Mrs. Gloria V. Dinges, 82, of Atlanta, died Friday, April 17, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Warren B. Dinges; son, Steve A. Kurtz, Sr. and wife Janice of Centre, AL; granddaughter, Lisa Barbee and husband Kevin of Newnan; grandson, Steve Kurtz, Jr. and wife Sonja of Dacula; step-son, Sean Austin and wife Sally; great grandchildren, Randall Bruce and...
Dr. John H. Affleck
Apr 17, 2009
Dr. John H. (Jack) Affleck, 86, of Stone Mountain, died Friday, April 17, 2009. He had a successful medical career and was a decorated veteran of 3 wars serving in the Army, Marines and Air Force, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. Dr. Affleck was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Affleck. He is survived by his sons, Richard Affleck...
Voula S. Farmakis
Apr 17, 2009
Mrs. Voula S. Farmakis of Newnan died Friday, April 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve John Farmakis. Mrs. Farmakis is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Tess and Wayne Murphree, Anna and Randy Pelky; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Ellen Farmakis; sisters, Judy Sakelaris and Irene Lewis; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. A funeral...
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