Obituaries
John Stowe
Feb 3, 2009
John Stowe, teacher, linguist, healer and award-winning author, passed away February 3 at the age of 56. A native of Ambler, Pennsylvania, John lived in Atlanta since 1976, but his network of friends, family, clients, students and colleagues was global. At the time of his death, John was a lecturer in the Department of Applied Linguistics at Georgia State University...
Olive Hudgins Cudd
Feb 2, 2009
Betty H. Cudd, 83, of Decatur passed away Monday, February 2, 2009. She was a homemaker and a beautician and a very active member of Avondale Estates First Baptist Church , helping in the food pantry, The Golden Age Club, Saints Alive Choir and WOW. She was preceded in death by a loving and devoted husband, Charles B. Cudd, Jr.;...
Mary Sue Cunningham Alley
Feb 1, 2009
Mary Sue Cunningham Alley, age 81, died on Sunday, February 1, 2009. Born in Bristol, Virginia, Mary Sue, better known as “Suzie” lived the majority of her life in Tucker, GA. She enjoyed her family and friends and especially playing bridge. Suzie was a member of Embry Hills United Methodist Church, and an active member of Atlanta Northlake Elks Auxiliary,...
Marjory Hinton Beard
Feb 1, 2009
Marjory H. Beard, of Decatur died Sunday, February 1, 2009. She served as an officer in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Mrs. Beard was a surgical nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital for 30 years. She attended Lakeview Baptist Church and was a master quilter. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edwin Beard, Sr. and...
Joann Dodson Scott
Jan 30, 2009
JoAnn Dodson Scott, died unexpectedly at her home on January 29, 2009. Born in Atlanta, she graduated from Decatur High School and attended Georgia State University. JoAnn married Charles Scott at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer June 14, 1957. They traveled the world, and had recently returned from a wonderful Hawaiian Vacation. JoAnn loved to garden, was active in...
Ruth Rowland Thomas
Jan 30, 2009
Ruth Rowland Thomas, 87, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away gently on January 30, 2009. She was the youngest daughter of the late Zeb and Dora Rowland, of Fayette, Alabama. She was pre-deceased by her husband and soul mate of 31 years, Roy Thomas. Her family includes her daughter, Lizanne Thomas and son-in-law, David Black; and grandsons, Roger and Riley Black,...
Elizabeth Catherine Johnson
Jan 29, 2009
Elizabeth Catherine Johnson of Covington passed away January 29, 2009. She is
survived by her son Ralph and Adaya Hawkins, daughter Andrea Joy Cox, ten
grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Rosalin Williams and son Lamont Hawkins. A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2008 at 2pm at Bay Creek Cemetery in Loganville, Georgia. ...
Lois Benton Carney
Jan 29, 2009
Mrs. Lois Benton Carney of Pomfret, CT, formerly of Lilburn, died Thursday, January 29, 2009. Mrs. Carney retired from Advertising Specialties in Decatur. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Walter Carney. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Raymond P. and Elizabeth Carney of N. Franklin, CT; brother, Robert C. Benton of Steinhatchee, FL; and grandchildren,...
Pauline Gelep Dale
Jan 27, 2009
Pauline G. Dale, age 80, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully January 27, 2009 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born and raised in Fitchburg, MA June 2, 1928. She moved to Atlanta in 1951 as a stewardess for Eastern Airlines where she was introduced to her future husband, Frank, by Eastern’s physician and close family friend,...
Rev. Dr. Gerhard Linz
Jan 27, 2009
Gerry Linz was a man of many interests and talents, both vocational and avocational. He was an electrical engineer, Episcopal priest, psychologist, instructor, cryptographer and fisherman. He touched many lives during his lifetime. The Rev. Dr. Gerhard David Linz, of Decatur, departed this life peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the age of 82. He was...
John Bradford Gardner
Jan 27, 2009
John Bradford (“Brad”) Gardner, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 27. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Olive Gardner, and his wife of fifty years, Helen Quinn Gardner, of Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Brad was a sergeant in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He earned an undergraduate degree from Boston University and, later, two masters degrees. ...
Margaret Rice Barineau
Jan 25, 2009
Mrs. Margaret Rice Barineau of Monroe, formerly of Clarkston, died Sunday, January 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hentz Barineau, and two sisters. Mrs. Barineau is survived by her daughters, Betty McElreath of Monroe and Joyce Barineau of Loganville; son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Dot Barineau of Lawrenceville; sister, Sue Miller of Savannah; brother, Walter Rice...
Sara Morris Gosa
Jan 25, 2009
Sara Morris Gosa, 86, died peacefully early on Sunday morning, January 25, 2009 of complications from a series of falls. She lived a long, faithful life, and was ready to join her husband of 65 years, Rex Gosa, who went on ahead in 1993 to make a place for her. Sara Lena Morris Gosa was born October 23, 1922 in...
Rose Kurzeja Gasperini
Jan 25, 2009
Rose Helen Gasperini, who celebrated her 95th birthday on Christmas Eve, passed away peacefully January 25, 2009. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, O. Edward Gasperini. She is survived by her son Eddie Gasperini, daughter-in-law Cathleen, grand-daughters and spouses Lisa and Schon Parris, Elizabeth and Torey...
Cody Lee Wilson
Jan 25, 2009
Mr. Cody Lee Wilson, 21, of Lilburn died Sunday, January 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce Hughes, and his father, Bill Wilson. Mr. Wilson is survived by his mother, Dana Patton; sister, Angela Patton; and nephew, Riley Barrow, all of Lilburn. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons...
Jack Honea, Sr.
Jan 24, 2009
Mr. Jack L. Honea, Sr. of Navarre Beach Florida formerly of DeKalb County, Georgia died January 24, 2009. He is survived by his daughter Leesha Jay and her husband Scott of Covington, GA; sons, Marty Honea of Lawrenceville, GA and Michael Honea and his wife Tracy of Sugarland, TX, sister, Frankie Baldwin of Snellville, GA, brother Mack Honea of Peachtree...
Bernetta Noble James
Jan 24, 2009
Lorene James, 83, of Snellville, died January 24, 2009. She was preceded in death in 1992 by her husband, Johnnie F. James. Mrs. James is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda and Gary Burch of Cypress CA and Barbara and Joe Wojtczak of Snellville; grandson, Geoff Burch of Cypress CA; grandchildren and their spouses, Joey and Jennifer Wojtczak of...
Bettie Jenkins Mills
Jan 24, 2009
Mrs. Bettie Jean Mills of Tucker, born September 17, 1927, died Saturday, January 24, 2009. Loving wife of Albert Mills, she is survived by his son, Mike Mills and wife Bonnie; daughter, Kathy Sanders; son, Dan Mills and wife Carry; grandsons, Shannon Sanders, Jason Mills, Christopher Mills; sister, Virginia Sanders; and numerous nieces, nephews & cousins; and grand niece, Katie...
Ramon Martinez, Jr.
Jan 24, 2009
Mr. Ramon Martinez, Jr. of Norcross died Saturday, January 24, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Martinez; daughters, Michelle, Roxanna, Patricia; and beloved pet, Savannah. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 29th. Interment North Atlanta Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to...
James Paine, Iii
Jan 24, 2009
Mr. James G. (Hap) Paine, III , age 59, of Decatur died Saturday, January 24, 2009. He was a very proud native of Decatur. Hap attained the rank of Eagle Scout as a member of Boy Scout Troop #175 at Decatur First United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Druid Hills High School Class of ’67, where he double...
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