Obituaries
Charles Richard Shepherd
Mar 30, 2009
Charles Richard Shepherd, 93, an Atlanta native died March 29, 2009. He was born February 4, 1916 son of William Clyde Shepherd, Sr. and Mabel Plunkett Shepherd, and was raised on a 21 acre farm located on Lavista when it was still a dirt road. He survived the Great Depression and graduated Boys. During WWII, as a road contractor, he...
Robert Orville Keegan
Mar 30, 2009
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert O. Keegan Sr., 84 of Cornelia GA, announces his unexpected passing on Monday, March 30, 2009, following a brief bout with pneumonia. Bob was a Loving, dedicated, and resourceful father and grandfather. He was born in Atlanta on April 21, 1924 and later graduated with honors from Marist High school...
Mittie Ruth Cater
Mar 29, 2009
Mrs. Mittie Ruth Cater, 87, Decatur, died Sunday, March 29, 2009. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Decatur and Its Joy Sunday School class. Mrs. Cater owned and operated her own beauty shop in her
home for 25 years. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, William T. Cater; son and daughter-in-law, Charles...
Ruby Chapman Cheatham
Mar 29, 2009
Ruby Chapman Cheatham, age 100, of Clarkston, GA passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Southern Angels Personal Care Home. She was born November 4, 1908 in Franklin County, GA, the fifth child of James and Lula Chapman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie I. Cheatham; son, James R. Cheatham; grandson, Steven Hensler; and great granddaughter,...
Gertie Reed Mize
Mar 29, 2009
Mrs. Gertie L. Mize of Clarkston died Sunday March 29, 2009. She was employed for a number of years by Scottdale Mills and attended Corinth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Grady Mize. Mrs. Mize is survived by her daughters, Maxine Adams of Clarkston, Patricia McCollum of Ellijay; sister, Bonnie Lambert of Ellijay; brothers, Vernon...
Charles Loren Mclarty
Mar 28, 2009
Mr. Charles Loren McLarty, 79, of Decatur died Saturday, March 28, 2009. He served his country in the Georgia National Guard and was called to active duty during the war in Korea. Mr. McLarty was owner of Charles L. McLarty Company for 34 years, selling fire fighting equipment throughout the Southeast. He was a Mason and a member of The...
Robert Alfred Fowler
Mar 28, 2009
Mr. Robert Alfred Fowler (Bob) passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009. He was the son of Beatrice P. Fowler and the late Joseph M. Fowler, Sr. Bob was born in Forsyth, GA on March 15, 1952 and grew up on the family farm in DeKalb County. He graduated from Towers High School in Decatur, GA, attended DeKalb College and...
William Ronald Smith
Mar 27, 2009
Mr. William Ronald Smith, 62, of Jonesboro died Friday, March 27, 2009.
He is survived by his mother, Annie Frank Smith; sister, Celia Bart, both of Jonesboro; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, March 30th in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Dr. Frank H. Crumpler officiating. Interment will be at...
Mary Louise Creel
Mar 27, 2009
LaVerne Creel of Decatur, GA died Friday, March 27, 2009. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Dick Foreback; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Charlotte Creel; grandchildren, Pamela Foreback, Rebecca Fawbush, Douglas Foreback and Heather Creel; and six great grandchildren. LaVerne’s remains will be interred in Sharon, PA. A. S. Turner & Sons
Winifred Freeman
Mar 26, 2009
Mrs. Winifred Freeman, 84, of Tucker died Thursday, March 26, 2009.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Rhonda Freeman; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Bill Eilers, Betsy and John Southerland, Melinda and Ed Sileo; six grandchildren; sister, Jean McBrayer; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral procession will leave A. S. Turner & Sons at 10:15AM, Monday, March...
Norma Jean Pike Colbert
Mar 25, 2009
Mrs. Norma Jean Colbert of Stone Mountain died Wednesday, March 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Colbert. Mrs. Colbert is survived by her husband of 63 years, John T. Colbert; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Chris Billingsley, Stacye and Scot Cotton; Sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Brenda Colbert, David and Sally Colbert; grandchildren, Madelaine and...
Patricia Ann Conley
Mar 24, 2009
Mrs. Patricia Ann Conley, 71, of Tucker died Tuesday, March 24, 2009.
She was a member of the American Association of University Women and a very active member of Living Grace Lutheran Church. Prior to devoting herself to her loving family, she was a University Librarian. She along with her husband, Bill were long time members and supporters of the...
Paula Dennerline
Mar 23, 2009
Mrs. Paula Dennerline, beloved mother, wife and friend, of Atlanta passed away early March 23, 2009. She is survived by husband, Jim Dennerline; children, Melissa Ponzio and Daniel Dennerline; brother, Darrell Maret; and sister-in-law, Marta Maret. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26th . In...
Jack A. Leggett
Mar 22, 2009
Jack A. Leggett of Hapeville died Sunday, March 22, 2009. He is survived by his brothers, Victor Leggett and George Leggett and his wife, Donna; nieces and nephews, Megan Leggett, Mark Leggett, Robert Leggett, Chris Leggett, Sharon Vallejo, Victoria Velazquez, Carolyn Cerritos and Jaclyn Rodriguez. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 26, 2009, at the chapel...
Ralph H. King
Mar 21, 2009
Mr. Ralph H. King, 93, of Decatur died Saturday, March 21, 2009. He was born on November 30, 1915 to Charles Chester King and Jessie Sullivan King. Mr. King was a graduate of Oglethorpe University. He was a teacher and coach at Nelson High School in Nelson, GA. He served as Athletic Director at Piedmont College in Demorest, GA in...
Ray Winfred Ketcham, Jr.
Mar 21, 2009
Ray W. Ketcham, born December 4, 1922, in Hartford, Alabama, departed this life on March 21, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia. Ray spent his early years in Tallahassee, Florida, where he attended radio school to serve as a radio specialist in the South Pacific during World War II. Ray studied at Ringling Art School in Sarasota, Florida, in preparation for what...
Tami Smith Ramsey
Mar 21, 2009
Mrs. Tami Smith Ramsey of Monroe died Saturday, March 21, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 28 ½ years, Matt Ramsey; daughters, Jennifer Woodbury and husband Blake of Monroe, Rachel Ramsey of Vinings; parents, Jack Smith of Conyers and Helen Schander of Winter Haven, FL; brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Cheryl Smith of Duluth; grandchild, Tyler Woodbury of...
Clyde H. Mynatt, Sr.
Mar 21, 2009
Clyde Howard Mynatt, Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 97 at his home in Decatur on March 21, 2009. A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Briarcliff Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends at the church at 10:00 A.M. prior to the service....
Doris Day
Mar 20, 2009
Mrs. Doris Day, 77, of Atlanta died Friday, March 20, 2009. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Edward Leo DePorter and Mary Mable Hart DePorter. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael G. Day. Mrs. Day was a travel agent and tour guide for tour groups that traveled throughout Europe and the Holy Land....
Evelyn Strickland England
Mar 18, 2009
Evelyn Strickland England, 1916-2009, died on Wednesday, March 18. A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Mrs. England graduated from Girls’ High School and worked for many years at the Georgia Department of Labor, where she retired as assistant Commissioner of Labor. She was a loving and much loved wife, aunt, and friend. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward P. England...
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