Obituaries
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. ...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Frances Keener Creech
Apr 16, 2009
Mrs. Frances Keener Creech, 95, of Atlanta, died Thursday, April 16, 2009. A native of Knoxville, TN, she was born to Frank E. and Lucile Doyle Keener, May 3, 1913. Frances retired from Coca-Cola, USA, and worked as a volunteer at Georgia Baptist Medical Center for 11 years. She also volunteered in the library at the First Baptist Church of...
Betty Hardman Handrop
Apr 14, 2009
Mrs. Betty Hardman Handrop, 81, of Doraville died Tuesday, April 14, 2009. A native and life long resident of DeKalb County. Betty was born on Thursday, July 7, 1927. She was an active member of Briarlake Baptist Church and the Winsome Sunday School class. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, she is survived by her husband of...
C. Austin Fountain, Jr.
Apr 14, 2009
C. Austin Fountain, Jr., age 75, of Clarkston, died Tues. April 14, 2009. Mr. Fountain grew up in Decatur and graduated from Decatur Boys High in 1950. He played the Clarinet in the Decatur High Band and Orchestra. He served in the Army during the Korean War. After attending Georgia State University, he was employed for many years in the...
Woodrow W. Johnson
Apr 13, 2009
Mr. Woodrow W. Johnson of Clarkston died Monday, April 13, 2009. Mr. Johnson was an accountant with the Norfolk-Southern Railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria S. Johnson. He is survived by his son, Woodrow W. Johnson, Jr. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 15th at 2 p.m. in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. A. S....
Edwin John Collins, Sr.
Apr 12, 2009
Edwin John Collins, Sr. (68) of Atlanta, GA died on Sunday, April 12, 2009. He is survived by Sheila McNamara Collins, his beloved wife of 45 years, children, Kathleen Mary Collins of Atlanta, Sheila Collins Ferguson and her husband, Chris Ferguson, Edwin John Collins Jr. and his wife, Lena Marie, and Maureen Angela Collins-all of Memphis, TN; grandchildren: Trey Edwin...
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