Obituaries
Barbara Ann (Nanny) Weatherford
Apr 12, 2009
Barbara Ann Weatherford (Nanny), 76, formerly of Scottdale, died Sunday, April 12, 2009. She was retired from DeKalb General Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Eugene Weatherford. She is survived by her two sons, Anthony E. Weatherford and his wife Andrea of Loganville, Rodney M. Weatherford and his wife Lisa of Snellville; sister, Mary Horne of Macon; five...
Wanda Werbicki Fortenberry
Apr 11, 2009
Wanda Maria (Werbicki) Fortenberry passed away April l0, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Adrian Woodrow Fortenberry. Wanda, born in Brooklyn, NY, was the daughter of Raymond John and Pelegia (Jarosczewski) Werbicki of Poland. She was an expert seamstress, an avid gardener, and a consummate naturalist. Wanda's knowledge of cooking, needlework and nature was...
Barbara Gaby Nettles
Apr 11, 2009
Barbara Gaby Nettles of Decatur, Georgia breathed her last breath Saturday April 11th surrounded by loving family and friends. Barbara’s perseverance, positive attitude, and gratefulness for life continue to inspire those who witnessed her short but intense battle with an aggressive cancer. Always outgoing, Barbara was well known in the Atlanta area for her organizational works in the arts community,...
F. Allen Shealy
Apr 11, 2009
Mr. F. Allen Shealy, age 88, of Decatur passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009. He was born in Tennille, GA on July 15, 1920, the son of Felix Andrew Shealy and Mabel B. Shealy. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha King Shealy. Mr. Shealy graduated from high school and junior college, from Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, GA...
Frances Ramsey Worthy
Apr 10, 2009
Mrs. Frances Marie Worthy, age 74, of Riverdale died Friday, April 10, 2009. She was a member of North Clarendon Baptist Church for many years. Mrs. Worth was preceded in death by her husband, David Mack Worthy. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Kenneth Brown of Jonesboro; daughter, Vickie Giasson of Auburn; many grandchildren and great...
Margaret Johnson Underwood
Apr 9, 2009
Mrs. M. Jeanette Underwood, 83, of Decatur, died Thursday, April 9, 2009. She was a member of Briarcliff United Methodist Church. Mrs. Underwood was a person who enjoyed life and loved people. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Carl H. Underwood; sister and brother-in-law, Ruby J. and Willie B. Rhyne of Mt. Holly, NC; numerous nieces and...
Mary Louise Pittman White
Apr 6, 2009
Mary Louise Pittman White, 93, died on April 6, 2009, after a brief illness as a result of complications from congestive heart failure. A native Atlantan, Mary ("Bitsy" to her family) was born on June 17, 1915 to Robert Stonewall and Nellie Florence Pittman, in the home built by her father in 1895 on Washington Street in downtown Atlanta. She...
Rosalee Vinson
Apr 5, 2009
Miss Rosalie Vinson of Decatur died Sunday, April 5, 2009. She is survived by her brother, Milton L. Vinson of Decatur; nieces and nephews, Carrey Sue Reagan, Barry Vinson, Ronald Vinson, Douglas Vinson, Kenneth Vinson & Betty Sue Dover; several great nieces and nephews and several great great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM Wednesday,...
Elizabeth J. Pilgrim
Apr 4, 2009
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Pilgrim of Stockbridge died Saturday, April 4, 2009. She was a member of Honey Creek Baptist Church in Conyers. A loving mother, grandmother, friend and caregiver, she was an excellent cook. Mrs. Pilgrim was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Barbara Nichols, and her two step-sons, Jimmy Levon Pilgrim and Olcie Preston Pilgrim. She is survived by...
Lisa Stephens Stratton
Apr 4, 2009
Lisa Stephens Stratton passed away on April 5, 2009. She was the beloved, caring and generous wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many who appreciated her sweet spirit and unselfish nature. Lisa was baptized at Indian Creek Baptist church, graduated from Redan High School and Mercer University and earned a Master of Science degree at Emory University. She worked...
Nettie Kate Kinney
Apr 4, 2009
Nettie Kate Kinney, aged 91, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on April 4, 2009. Mrs. Kinney was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, James Robert Kinney. She leaves to mourn her: two daughters, Jane Kinney Draughon of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Kay Kinney McKenna, (Matthew) of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, Mallory Draughon Perry (Steve) of Newnan, Robert Clay...
Carl H. Arnold
Apr 3, 2009
Mr. Carl Hillard Arnold “Doug”, 92, a longtime resident of Decatur died Friday, April 3, 2009. He was a beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his son Marvin Douglas Arnold. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Johnnie C. Arnold; two daughters, Katherine “Kay” Goff of Lilburn, Rebecca Jean Arnold...
Rose Whitten Griffis
Mar 31, 2009
Mrs. Rose Whitten Griffis of Decatur passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Clarence A. (Griff) Griffis. She is survived by her daughter, Miriam “Mickey” Brown; sons, Ronald W. Glaser, Mark Alton Griffis, Michael Alan Griffis; grandchildren, Caroline L. Simon, Lindsay Glaser Evans, Lawrence W. Simon, III; and...
Oleta Chancey Entrekin
Mar 31, 2009
Mrs. Oleta Chancey Entrekin of Baldwin, formerly of Atlanta and Covington, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Mrs. Entrekin was born September 7, 1912 in Ozark, AL to Martin Edward Chancey and Emma Clifford Stephens. She graduated valedictorian from Arlington, GA High School, received her B.S. in Education from the University of Georgia and her Masters degree in Education from the...
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...
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...
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...
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