Obituaries
Hazel Dunavant Bryant
Sep 9, 2008
Mrs. Hazel D. Bryant, 88, formerly of Albany, and most recently of Decatur died Tuesday, September 9, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Walter F. Bryant; sons and daughters-in-law, Reid and Sharon Bryant, Darryl and Susan Bryant, John Stacy and Lisa Bryant; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the chapel...
Dwayne Rupert Marshall, Sr.
Sep 7, 2008
Dwayne Rupert Marshall, Sr. passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 7, 2008. He was born in Johnstown, PA, later moving to Georgia and retiring from GM. He honorably served during the Korean War. He leaves behind his wife, Shirley; two sons, Dwayne, Jr. and Charles; two daughters, Debra Cook and Louise Marshall; two sisters, Olive Hill and Emma...
Kathryn Grace Hamilton
Sep 5, 2008
Kathryn Grace Hamilton of Decatur died Friday, September 5, 2008. She was retired from Southern Railway and was a member of Rainbow Park Baptist Church. She was pre-deceased by her sisters, Lillian Hamilton and Louise King, and survived by her two sisters, Clara Davis of Austell, Willa Williams of Atlanta; nieces & nephews, Kyle and Ralph Sheppard of Peachtree City,...
Leonard Haas, Jr.
Sep 5, 2008
Mr. Leonard Haas “Papa”, 77, of Lawrenceville, GA, joined our Lord on Friday, September 5, 2008. He was reunited with his beloved wife of 47 years, Joyce. He worked for Hirsch's, Fulton Supply Company and owned Ole County Hardware & Feed, Dacula, but his favorite job was being a Falcons fan. He is survived by his sons, John Haas, Sr....
Priscilla Burch Mcmullen
Sep 5, 2008
Priscilla M. “Pat” McMullen, 92, of Atlanta died Friday, September 5, 2008. Daughter of the late Andrew and Alice Lashbrook Burch she was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia, and brothers, J. B. and George Burch. Surviving are her sons and daughter-in-law, James and Sandy Keeny, Klancy McMullen; daughter, Maria Crain; 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. A celebration of...
James H. Morrison
Sep 4, 2008
Mr. James H. Morrison, 77, of Lilburn, GA died Thursday, September 4, 2008. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U. S. Army. Mr. Morrison retired from A.T. & T. after 35 years of service. Surviving are his sons, Mark Morrison, Social Circle, John Morrison, Lawrenceville; daughter, Ann Marie Allen, Chapel Hill, TN; sisters, Opal Morrison,...
W. R. Lively
Sep 3, 2008
W. R. Lively, Jr., age 88, of Atlanta died Wednesday, September 3, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Marjorie Major Lively. Mr. Lively was a member and Deacon at PeachtreeBaptistChurch. He retired from Southern Bell in 1982 after 40 plus years of service. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He...
Dorothy E. Beagle
Sep 3, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy E. Beagle a longtime resident of Atlanta died September 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Mr. Tom Beagle and her husband of 64 years Mr. Harlie L. Beagle. Mrs. Beagle retired from the Georgia Power Company after a long and dedicated career. She was an avid reader especially mystery novels or as she put...
Cynthia Noel Younker
Sep 2, 2008
The family announces the passing of Cynthia Noel Younker, 56, beloved daughter of Corinne T. Younker, treasured sister of Deborah and Dirk Younker, cherished niece of Robert J. and Marilyn J. Anders, on 2 September 2008, following a lengthy illness. She departed this life in the manner in which she had lived it---with courage, generosity and dignity. She is preceded...
Elizabeth C. Laughlin
Sep 2, 2008
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Laughlin, age 83, of Decatur died Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Born in Germany, she emigrated to the United States following World War II, married and eventually settled in Atlanta. She taught for over 30 years at Clairmont Hills Baptist Church Kindergarten. In retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her friends by being active in aerobics classes and...
John Thomas Reeves
Sep 2, 2008
Mr. John Thomas Reeves, age 85, of Atlanta died Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Mr. Reeves retired as Warehouse Foreman for Sylvania Light Bulbs. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Reeves and Mabel Pinnell Reeves; and sister, Leila Reeves Everett. He is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Emory and Virginia Reeves, Frank and Dolle Reeves; and many nieces,...
Samuel Henry Carr
Sep 2, 2008
Samuel Henry Carr of Tucker, Georgia, died peacefully Tuesday morning, September 2 at Budd Terrace/Wesley Woods, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Buffalo, New York where he graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in education. Graduate study followed at Penn State. Sam became director of Vocational Education in the New York School Systems. After retiring...
Iva Lee Carter
Sep 1, 2008
Mrs. Iva Lee Carter passed away Monday evening, September 1, 2008 at Emory University Hospital. She had been in failing health for over a year. A native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she attended Mississippi Southern College. She met her husband, Richard H. Carter, while he was stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi during World War II. When they came to Atlanta, she...
Richard Allen Miller
Aug 31, 2008
Mr. Richard A. Miller, 69, of Stone Mountain passed away August 31, 2008 after fighting a courageous battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Roma Miller; son, Eric Miller; brothers, William Miller of Ligonier, PA and Eugene Miller of Indian Head, PA; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his...
Dr. Charles Radford Stearns
Aug 31, 2008
Charles Radford Stearns, DDS, began his eternal life with Christ Sunday, August 31, 2008 after experiencing all he could during the time God gave him on earth with joy and unbridled enthusiasm. He was born in Evanston, Illinois on October 12, 1940 to George Radford and Elisabeth D. Stearns and is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Lucy...
Arthur Crawford Davis
Aug 30, 2008
Arthur Crawford “A. C.” Davis, 94 years old, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he moved to Memphis, TN, but resided most of his life in Atlanta. A graduate of Boys High School, he was class chess champion, a stimulating game he enjoyed most of his life, winning many trophies including the Georgia State Championship....
Virginia Belle Whitley
Aug 30, 2008
Mrs. Virginia Rutland Whitley, a native of LaGrange, GA died Saturday, August, 30, 2008. She lived in the LaVista area until 2007, and then moved to Walton County to live with her daughter. A graduate of LaGrange High School, Mrs. Whitley attended Shorter College in Rome, GA., before her marriage in 1940. The Whitley’s moved to Atlanta the following year...
Ruth Dickson
Aug 30, 2008
Mrs. Ruth Murray Dickson, 91 years of age, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2008. She had a full and blessed life. Mrs. Dickson was preceded in death by her parents John Asa and Annie Belle Murray, beloved husband Carl, her devoted son Don, and her two sisters, Inez Beavers and Martha Boynton. She is survived by daughter and her...
Irby Beecher Gray
Aug 30, 2008
Irby B. Gray, age 85 of Decatur, formerly of College Park, died Saturday, August 30, 2008 following a brief illness. Mr. Gray was a gifted artist whose work was seen by most all, as he hand lettered the markings on signage and motor vehicles in a by gone era. His specialty and favorite was fire trucks. He was a devoted...
Bettye Caton Larsen
Aug 29, 2008
Mrs. Bettye Lou Larsen of Decatur died Friday, August 29, 2008. A beloved mother and friend, she was a formermember of the Dunwoody High School PTA and of the Cosmopolitan Club in Omaha. Mrs. Larsen was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Edwin Larsen. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Ann Larsen of Atlanta; son, David Michael Larsen...
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