Obituaries

Virginia Anne Mcdonald

Virginia Anne Mcdonald

Feb 8, 2009

Virginia Anne McDonald, 80, formerly of Decatur, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2009 after a long battle with cancer.  Virginia worked as a PBX operator for Southern Bell in Atlanta and a receptionist for Aero Commander in Albany, Ga.  Originally from Colquitt, GA, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. McDonald.  She is survived by...

Dorothy Geurin

Dorothy Geurin

Feb 8, 2009

The world lost a precious spirit when Dorothy Belle Smith Geurin, 85, died peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2009. Dot was beloved by family and friends alike, cherished for her kind and sweet spirit. She loved indiscriminately and enthusiastically, embracing all who came into her life. Most of all she loved babies, and all of the babies she...

Aida De Soria

Aida De Soria

Feb 7, 2009

Aida de Soria passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2009.  She is survived by her daughters, Edith S. Brown, Nancy Hartley, and Orietta Bohannon; sons-in-law, Raul Hartley and Byron Bohannon; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson.  Mrs. de Soria was 97 years young.  The memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 11th at 11:00 A.M. at The...

Carole Dubac

Carole Dubac

Feb 7, 2009

Carole Dubac of Atlanta and Ellijay, GA died Saturday, February 7, 2009.  Carole, loving wife, mother and friend, was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and served as commissioner of the Atlanta Regional Commission for 20 years. She is survived by her husband, John C. Dubac of Atlanta; sons, John L. Dubac of Fayetteville, Robert R....

Maie Mckoy Watkins (Toy) Manget

Maie Mckoy Watkins (Toy) Manget

Feb 6, 2009

Maie McKoy Watkins “Toy” Manget, retired Director of Public Information of the DeKalb Library System, passed away on February 6, 2009, at age 81, after a long and brave battle with chronic pulmonary disease.  She was surrounded by her loving family and the kind and great-hearted staff of her last home, who were such a wonderful comfort to her. She...

Mary Kate Larrabee

Mary Kate Larrabee

Feb 6, 2009

Mrs. Mary Kate Larrabee, 88, of Decatur died Friday, February 6, 2009. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Larrabee was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Robbie W. King; brother, Dr. Howard N. Anderson; and grandson, Adam Boyd King. A graveside service will be held Sunday, February 8th...

Alexander D. (Al) King

Alexander D. (Al) King

Feb 6, 2009

Alexander (AL) D. King, 92, of Decatur passed away Friday, February 6, 2009. He served with the Corps of Engineers during World War II and was stationed in a map making unit in New Guinea in the South Pacific.  His unit was responsible for mapping the various islands for the Marine Landings.  After the war he returned to his beloved...

Margaret Fleming

Margaret Fleming

Feb 6, 2009

Margaret Fleming, 86, of Decatur died Friday, February 6, 2009.   She is survived by her daughter, Patricia F. Biggs and her husband Fred of Ashland City, TN; four grandchildren, Kaki Burd, Phil Anderson, Michael Anderson, Andy Anderson; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 12th at Floral Hills Memory Gardens with...

Ronald L. Crowder

Ronald L. Crowder

Feb 5, 2009

Ronald L. Crowder died Thursday, February 5, 2009.  He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Syd Cuningham of Clemmons, NC; nieces and nephews-in-law, Kellie and Mike Blizard and Kim and Billy Ridings, all of Clemmons, NC, four great nieces and two great nephews.  A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at...

Mary Whigham Harris

Mary Whigham Harris

Feb 4, 2009

Mrs. Lavonia Whigham Harris of Decatur died Wednesday, February 4, 2009.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 7, 2009 in the chapel of A. S.  Turner & Sons with Mrs. Susan Rumble officiating.  Interment Resthaven Gardens of Memory.  The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at A. S. Turner & Sons. 

Martha Mcclearen Mcdaniel

Martha Mcclearen Mcdaniel

Feb 4, 2009

Martha M. McDaniel, devoted wife, loving mother, passed away on February 4, 2009. Born October 30, 1919 in Washington. GA. Married Horace E. McDaniel and moved to Clarkston, GA where they shared a wonderful life for 53 years. Mrs. McDaniel was employed as a secretary for Frigidaire Sales/Division of General Motors. She was an active member of The Clarkston United...

Samuel Spencer Swilling, Iii

Samuel Spencer Swilling, Iii

Feb 4, 2009

Samuel “Sam” Spencer Swilling, III, jazz and blues music lover extraordinaire, and  beloved son, brother, grandson, father, and grandfather, was suddenly called home to be with his Lord and Savior, on February 4, 2009.  Sam was born November 13, 1957, in Atlanta GA, the city he loved so dearly, to Samuel Spencer Swilling, Jr. and Annelle Waller Swilling.  His father...

John Stowe

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...

Jo Ann Smith Scanlon

Jo Ann Smith Scanlon

Feb 3, 2009

Jo Ann Smith Scanlon of Atlanta died Tuesday, February 3, 2009. She was a free spirit, who loved people. She is survived by children, Tony Bruno, Donna and Melissa Henley; siblings, Alice Marion Taylor, Paul James Smith; nieces, Sandra Ward, Pam Smith McElroy; and nephews, Jim and George Wright. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 10th at 3...

Sophia Genevieve Langford

Sophia Genevieve Langford

Feb 3, 2009

Sophia Genevieve Langford, age four, died Tuesday, February 3rd at her home in the loving arms of her parents. She is survived by her parents, Shirley and Wayne; her younger sister, Fiona; her grandparents, Jere and Wayne Langford, and Fe and Gary Simpkins, an unlimited, loving family and a community circling the globe which coalesced during her lengthy battle with...

Pete Mookas

Pete Mookas

Feb 3, 2009

Panagete (Pete) Mookas passed away on February 3, 2009, at his home in Atlanta, GA, with his family by his side. Pete was born on July 24th, 1932, in The Bronx, N. Y.  His parents were Greek immigrants and he was very proud of his heritage. Known to most as, ‘Pete the Greek’. Pete lived in Atlanta for the past...

Olive Hudgins Cudd

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

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

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

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...