Obituaries
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,...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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