Obituaries
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Celia M. Madden
Jan 15, 2009
Mrs. Celia M. Madden of Tucker went to Glory Thursday, January 15, 2009. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who cherished her family, and loved church mission trips to Honduras. Mrs. Madden is survived by her husband, Frank Madden; sons, Charles B. Gaff of Canton, William L. Gaff of Sandy Springs, and Steven B. Madden of Tucker; daughter, Erin...
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...
Barbara Jane Rowland
Jan 14, 2009
Mrs. Barbara Jane Rowland, of Fayetteville died Wednesday, January 14, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Robert Rowland; daughter, Valorie Vines; granddaughter, Kristin Gay, both of Peachtree City, GA; and brother, Jack Langley of Kennesaw, GA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 17th at 12:00 Noon in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. Interment, Melwood Cemetery. ...
Louise D. Smith
Jan 14, 2009
Mrs. Louise D. Smith, 80, of Decatur died Wednesday, January 14, 2009. She was born to William C. Dennis and Evelyn Grace Walker Dennis on August 10, 1928. Mrs. Smith was a member of Scott Boulevard Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Harold F. Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Bobby B. Smith of Decatur,...
Clarence A. Johnson
Jan 13, 2009
Mr. Clarence A. Johnson of Atlanta died Tuesday, January 13, 2009. Mr. Johnson was born in Rome, GA and was a member of Capitol View Baptist Church for 50 years. He retired from General Motors in 1980. Mr. Johnson was a founding member of the National Railway Historic Society. He is survived by his daughter, Glenda Cook of Alamo, CA;...
James W. "Jim" Groover
Jan 13, 2009
Mr. James W. “Jim” Groover, 56, of Monticello, GA died Tuesday, January 13, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Anne Brodnax Groover Massengale of Decatur; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Stuart Hansen of Malvern, PA; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Kristen and Stuart Hansen. A private graveside service will be held at Westview Cemetery. A. S. Turner & Sons
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