Obituaries

Ann Wells Quashie

Ann Wells Quashie

Jul 25, 2009

No local notices were published.

Rev. Jane Guthrie Rhodes

Rev. Jane Guthrie Rhodes

Jul 25, 2009

Jane Guthrie Rhodes, age 93, passed away Saturday morning, July 25, 2009, at Floyd Medical Center, Rome, Georgia. Mrs. Rhodes was born in Crocker, Missouri, on May 16, 1916, the daughter of Dr. H. Taylor Guthrie and Virginia P. Guthrie. She graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1938 and pursued a career in advertising, working for Rich’s, Agnes Scott College...

Everett Dudley, Iii

Everett Dudley, Iii

Jul 25, 2009

Everett (Rhett) H. Dudley, III, 55 of Stockbridge, GA, formerly of Orlando, FL., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2009, as a result of injuries sustained from a bicycle accident on June 1, 2009.  Born in Portland, ME, Rhett spent his youth in Miami Springs, FL., where he attended Miami County Day Academy and Miami Military Academy, and graduated...

Betty Lane Merritt

Betty Lane Merritt

Jul 24, 2009

Miss Betty Lane “Duck” Merritt, 82, of Decatur, passed away July 24, 2009 after a brief illness.  Born in Greenville, SC on July 2, 1927, she was predeceased by her parents, Nancy Trimmier and William Lane Merritt and her brother, William Lloyd Merritt.  Betty loved and was loved by her surviving relatives, including her nieces and nephews, Joseph Lane Merritt,...

Katherine Stathakis

Katherine Stathakis

Jul 24, 2009

Katherine Stathakis of Atlanta, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2009 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. A native of Karyae Lakonia, Greece, Katherine emigrated to the U.S. with her husband and three children in the summer of 1963. Katherine was a proud, gentle and caring lady who dedicated her life to giving to others. She helped...

Lauretta Mckenna Miller

Lauretta Mckenna Miller

Jul 23, 2009

No local notices were published.

David Wesley Watkins

David Wesley Watkins

Jul 21, 2009

Mr. David Wesley Watkins, 64, of Decatur died Tuesday, July 21, 2009.  He was preceded in death by his mother Freida S. Watkins and sister Ann Watkins.  Mr. Watkins is survived by his son, Michael Watkins; brother, and sister-in-law, Fred and Mary Watkins; aunts, Martha Stone and her husband Grady, Virginia Watkins; nephews, Alex Watkins, Nick Watkins; former spouse, Edna...

Reuben Carnes Hull

Reuben Carnes Hull

Jul 21, 2009

Reuben (Jake) Carnes Hull, age 86, died peacefully on July 21, 2009, surrounded by his loving wife and children. A native of Acworth, Mr. Hull attended Acworth High School, and after three years of military service as a radar instructor enrolled at Georgia Tech, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. It was during that time that he met...

Edwin Luther Mcelhannon

Edwin Luther Mcelhannon

Jul 21, 2009

Mr. Edwin Luther McElhannon of Stone Mountain died Tuesday, July 21, 2009. A native of Walton County, Mr. McElhannon was a World War II U. S. Navy veteran with campaigns in the North Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Pacific. He was a carpet and fine rug salesman with Rich’s  Department Store for over 30 years. Mr. McElhannon was a longtime...

Margaret Housworth Shofner

Margaret Housworth Shofner

Jul 20, 2009

Virginia H. Shofner passed away July 20, 2009. She was born September 23, 1918, the daughter of Evan H. Housworth and Flonnie May Robertson Housworth.  In 1935, she graduated from Girls High in Atlanta. On February 20, 1943, she married William S. Shofner at Peachtree Christian Church.  He went off to war shortly afterwards and she worked at Sears on...

Bonita Dale Hawes

Bonita Dale Hawes

Jul 20, 2009

Mrs. Bonita D. Hawes, 95, a long time resident of Atlanta .died Monday, July 20, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmund T. Hawes. She attended Ouachita College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Mrs. Hawes is survived by her son, Bill Hawes of Tucker; daughter, Edna Hawes of Atlanta; 5 grandchildren, Christine, Kandi, Bonnie, Billy, Elizabeth; and 4 great...

Richard Mears

Richard Mears

Jul 20, 2009

No local notices were published.

Ethel F. Zicker

Ethel F. Zicker

Jul 19, 2009

ETHEL F. ZICKER, 77, of Benton died Sunday July 19, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. She was born in Franklin County, IL on Oct. 21, 1931,  the daughter of Loyd M. & Norine (Klingel) Hammonds. She married Lawrence Zicker in 1954, and he survives. Mrs. Zicker was Executive Secretary for Teamsters Local 347 in West Frankfort from 1952 to 1987. Mrs....

Mary  Starr Elliott Gardner

Mary  Starr Elliott Gardner

Jul 19, 2009

Mrs. Mary Starr Elliott Gardner, 99, of San Antonio, formerly of Decatur, died Sunday, July 19, 2009. She was a member of Decatur First United Methodist Church since 1942 and a member of the Fellowship Sunday School class. Mrs. Gardner was preceded in death by her husband, Davis H. (Bill) Gardner. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Elliott...

Joyce Page Whitfield

Joyce Page Whitfield

Jul 19, 2009

Mrs. Joyce Page Whitfield, 86, of Doraville died Sunday, July 19, 2009.  While Alzheimer’s attacked her body, she lived her last 23 months at Northlake Gardens and was at Altus Hospice when she left to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada to the late James Ernest Page and Alice Maud Emily Thornton...

Mary Helen Cox Kite

Mary Helen Cox Kite

Jul 19, 2009

Mrs. Helen Kite of Atlanta died Sunday, July 19, 2009.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell E. Kite and her son, William C. Cole, Jr. Helen retired from Southern Bell after 43 years and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She is survived by her granddaughter, Kathleen Cole Goble of Decatur; half sister, Virginia Burrell of...

Miss Martha Niblack

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...

Joel W. Cooper, Sr.

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...

Spencer Alan Lee

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...

Edward Lee Timberlake

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...