Obituaries
Margaret Hyer Jones
Jan 23, 2009
Mrs. Margaret Louise “Maggie” Jones, age 62, died Friday, January 23 of complications from heart surgery at Emory University Hospital. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio October 18, 1946 to Bernard Franklin Hyer and Laura Winona Hyer (Zigler). She is survived by her husband Edward Lee Jones; son Timothy Edward Jones (wife Julie and grandchildren Beatrix and Alice); son Michael...
Kitty Montgomery Steele
Jan 23, 2009
Kitty Mae Montgomery Steele left us on Friday, January 23, 2009. She was the daughter of Duard and Christopher Burrus Montgomery, the wife of Victor Steele, the sister of Cecile Montgomery, the sister of Harold and the sister-in-law of Ethelle Montgomery, and the niece of her beloved Aunt Ora Montgomery, all of whom have predeceased her. Kitty was born on...
Dr. Al West
Jan 23, 2009
Dr. Al West, D.D.S., dentist in Clarkston, GA, died at home early Friday morning, January 23, 2009. Al grew up in Newton, GA, attended Georgia Southwestern College in Americus and graduated from Emory Dental School in Atlanta. He practiced dentistry for 46 years. Dr. West was a member of the Northern District Dental Society, Georgia Dental Association; a life member...
Elizabeth Margolius Fielder
Jan 22, 2009
Mrs. Fielder loved animals and was a lifetime advocate of animal rights. She was a charter member of PETA and contributed to their cause for over 25 years. She supported many animal charities, as well as humanitarian charities. Her backyard was a haven for wildlife. She loved to watch the birds and other wildlife from every room of her home,...
Evelyn Vann Smith
Jan 22, 2009
Evelyn Vann Smith of Titusville, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia died on Thursday, January 22, 2009 in Atlanta. She fought a good fight against Alzheimer’s disease for the past several years. Born in Dothan, Alabama on November 6, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Stella Vann. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Clyde Smith...
Donald Eugene Miller
Jan 21, 2009
Donald Eugene Miller, 75, of Roopville died Wednesday Jan. 21, 2009, after a courageous battle with multiple myleoma. A native of Cardington, Ohio he was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict having proudly served his country overseas as a tank mechanic. He met his wife, Rachel Arlene Loftin, while passing thru Atlanta's Ft. MacPherson. After his discharge and...
Rodoff Dolphus Richardson
Jan 21, 2009
Mr. R. D. “Bud” Richardson, 81, of Decatur died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. A native of DeKalb County, he served his country during WWII in the Merchants Marines and again during the war in Korea as a U. S. Marine. Mr. Richardson was a retired secretary for S.J. Durrance Trucking Company, where he worked for 30 years. He was a...
Mary Skill Mowry
Jan 21, 2009
Mary Skill Mowry (92) passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2009, surrounded by family. She was born in White Salmon, Washington in 1916. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Molly Skill; three brothers, Wes, Don and Bob Skill; by her husband Art Mowry; and by her son, Stephen Mowry. She grew up in Washington State and moved...
Dr. Charles Victor Pryles
Jan 20, 2009
Charles Victor Pryles, M.D. passed away in his home in Jensen Beach Florida after a long illness. Dr. Pryles was raised in Atlanta Georgia and attended Emory University.
He graduated from The University of Georgia School of Medicine (Magna Cum Laude).
He did his Pediatric Residency at The Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. He then served as an officer in the United States...
James E. "Jim" Goodman
Jan 20, 2009
James Edward (“Jim”) Goodman, 69, a native of Birmingham, Alabama died on January 20, 2009, peacefully at his home in Decatur, Georgia after a battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease. His courage and determination was an inspiration to his family and friends. He graduated from the University of Alabama and was a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity where he served...
Katherine Angel Algers
Jan 19, 2009
After spending many years in the Atlanta business community, as the owner of Dogwood Furniture Stores, Kitty decided to retire at age 85 and devote herself to helping her family, church, and friends with their day to day problems, as well as end-of-life issues. Katherine A. Algers, 95, was tirelessly pursuing her passion for life, when she died peacefully Monday...
Pat Thomas
Jan 18, 2009
Pat Thomas, 84, a longtime resident of Decatur died Sunday, January18, 2009. A veteran of WWII, Mr. Thomas served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Lee Burns Thomas, and great-grandson, Shawn Anthony Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a longtime member of Valley Brook Baptist Church. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law,...
Celia Hurley
Jan 18, 2009
Mrs. Celia W. Hurley, 99, of Gainesville died Sunday, January 18, 2009. She is survived by her sons, Mack C. Hurley, Jr. or Middletown, OH, Del Fred Hurley of Snellville; daughters, Loraine Driggers of Gainesville, Midge Cook of Richmond Hill; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, January 19th at 2:00 P.M. at Melwood Cemetery. The...
Chrisoula Easccarino
Jan 18, 2009
Mrs. Chrisoula Eaccarino of Decatur died Sunday, January 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Lefrancois on August 19, 2005. She was the mother of a Greek Orthodox priest, Father Michael Eaccarino, and is survived by her son and his wife, Vivian Eaccarino of Tarpon Springs, FL; sister, Helen Davant; grandchildren, Danielle (Michael) Halkos, Alexandre Eaccarino,...
Dale Raymond
Jan 18, 2009
Dale Raymond, age 67, of Decatur, died at home Sunday January 18, 2009. He was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church, a retiree of GM and The Home Depot and a proud husband, father and grandfather. Dale is survived by his wife Beverly, two daughters Debbie (and husband Lamar) and Lisa (and husband Wahn), one son Jeff (and wife...
Mildred Hatchett Bingham
Jan 17, 2009
Mildred Fulton Hatchett Bingham, born November 9, 1909 in Danville, Virginia, died in Atlanta January 17, 2009. Reared and educated in Virginia, Mrs. Bingham was a graduate of The University of North Carolina.
Mrs. Bingham was the widow of Thomas W. Bingham. Mr. Bingham was the founder and first Executive Director of the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation.
Mrs. Bingham...
Louise M. Gaines
Jan 17, 2009
Mrs. Louise M. Gaines, 95, of Tucker, GA died Saturday, January 17, 2009. She retired from Emory University Hospital after many years of service. Mrs. Gaines was a very active member of Briarlake Baptist Church and she was an avid gardener who enjoyed working in her yard. Mrs. Gaines is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jean G. and Leonard...
Virgie Mae Sharp
Jan 16, 2009
Mrs. Virgie Mae Sharp, 92, of Stone Mountain, GA died Friday, January 16, 2009. The funeral of Mrs. Virgie Mae Sharp will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Tuesday, January 20th at 11:00 A.M. with burial in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday with a Rosary at 7:30 P.M. Mrs....
V. Richard Hale
Jan 15, 2009
V Richard Hale, Jr., age 86, of Decatur, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2009. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 11:00 am at A. S. Turner & Sons in Decatur. A native of Plainfield, New Jersey, Mr. Hale was a Signalman First Class in the United States Navy, serving as a signalman and...
Ernest Lunsford, Jr.
Jan 15, 2009
Ernest Lunsford, Jr., age 88, died on January 15, 2009. He was born on August 26, 1920 in Atlanta, where he lived his entire life. Ernest graduated from Tech High School and received a B.S. Degree in Psychology from Emory University. He was a veteran of W. W. II where he served in the Army. He participated in the battle...
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