Obituaries
Alan Minish Bowker
Aug 16, 2008
Alan M. Bowker, retired Atlanta businessman and elder emeritus of Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, died Saturday at home in Stone Mountain. He was 91. A native of Hartford, Connecticut, Mr. Bowker attended Teachers College of Connecticut and enlisted in the U. S. Navy after the outbreak of World War II. He served as quartermaster first class aboard the aircraft carrier...
Nancy Styles Hooker
Aug 15, 2008
Betty (Nancy Elizabeth) Styles Hooker, of Decatur, GA, died peacefully after a brief illness, Friday, August 15, 2008. Born September 4, 1922, in Carroll County, GA. She is the daughter of the late Rev A.G. Styles and Fannie Horsley Styles. Mrs. Hooker attended WestGeorgiaCollege majoring in education. While rearing her 4 children she had a wonderful 30 year career as...
George Edward Trott
Aug 15, 2008
Mr. George E. Trott, 95, a longtime resident of Decatur and a native Atlantan died Friday, August 15, 2008. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Moore Trott. Mr. Trott was a longtime member of the Decatur First Christian Church, the Beacon Sunday School Class, and the Fun and Travel Club where he met his wife, Mrs....
Martha Gatlin Powers
Aug 14, 2008
Mrs. Martha Powers, age 90, of Decatur died Thursday, August 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Benford Powers, sons, Jerry Benford Powers and James Kendall Powers. She is survived by her great nephews, Steve McCurry of Smyrna, GA, Scott McCurry, and Andy McCurry, both of Sarasota, FL; and great niece, Raegan Ferguson of Atlanta, GA....
Dorothy Clark Carr
Aug 14, 2008
Dorothy C. Carr, age 78, of Decatur died Thursday, August 14, 2008. She retired from DeKalbCounty with over 30 years of service. Mrs. Carr was Worthy Matron of Grant Park Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of Columbia Drive Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by two daughters, one son, two brothers; four grandchildren;...
Ida Lou Ferguson Tritt
Aug 13, 2008
Ida Lou Tritt, of Decatur died Wednesday August 13, 2008. She was a member of the Dahlonega First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Tritt retired from SunTrust Bank after 33 years of service, where she continued many friendships during her retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband Bradford Berl Tritt and her brother Wayne Ferguson. She is survived by...
John Morris Rawlins
Aug 13, 2008
Rawlins, John Morris, age 75, of Clarkston died Wednesday, August 13, 2008, after a valiant 4 year battle with cancer. He was a graduate of ClarkstonHigh School and attended GeorgiaStateUniversity. He served 25 years as councilman for the City of Clarkston and also as vice mayor. He was an avid sports enthusiast and coached pony league baseball teams. Mr. Rawlins...
Mildred Magee Jolley
Aug 13, 2008
Mrs. Ann Magee Jolley, age 76, of Lawrenceville, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008. A native of Jonesboro, Arkansas, raised in Decatur and spent most of her adult life in Stone Mountain and Clarkston. She was a member of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church in Tucker for 53 years. She was preceded in death by parents, Myatt and Mildred Magee, aunt & uncle,...
Valerius Mason
Aug 12, 2008
Mr. Val Mason of Decatur died Tuesday, August 12, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Mason; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 1:00 PM Friday with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Lake Blvd,...
Mary Feagin Morrisette
Aug 12, 2008
Mary Elizabeth Morrisette, age 94, of Decatur, GA died Tuesday August 12, 2008, preceded in death by her husband, James Walker Morrisette. She was born in Pine Apple, Alabama to Ada Elizabeth Pruitt and William Draper Feagin on March 28, 1914. She was educated at Moore Academy in Pine Apple and graduated from Alabama College for Women (now University of...
Sister Mary Elizabeth Beres, Op
Aug 12, 2008
A memorial service for Sister Mary Elizabeth Beres, OP, who died on August 12, 2008, will be held at Holy Cross Parish Center on Friday, October 10, at 7:00 PM. The address is 3175 Hathaway Court, Atlanta 30341. A. S. Turner & Sons
Alton Cheek
Aug 12, 2008
Mr. Alton L. Cheek, 74, of Lithonia, GA died Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at home. He was born January 21, 1934 to Homer Lee Cheek and the late M. Virginia Thrailkill. After 36 years, he retired as a general contractor and owner of Cheek Bros. Contractors. Alton was much beloved by his family. He leaves to cherish his memories, his...
Emily Morgan
Aug 9, 2008
Mrs. Emily Morgan of Atlanta died Saturday, August 9, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A. M. Tuesday morning, August 12, 2008. at College Park Cemetery. A. S. Turner & Sons
Thomas Hardy Sr.
Aug 8, 2008
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Thomas Hardy, Sr. of Atlanta will be held Friday August 15, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons, 2773 N. Decatur RD., Decatur, GA, Minister Paul M. Hardy officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at A. S. Turner & Sons.
William Lee
Aug 8, 2008
Mr. Marvin Lee, 74, of Covington, died Friday, August 8, 2008. He is survived by his niece, Katrina Benedict and her husband Chris of Covington; great neice, Jessica; great nephews, Robert and Jonathan; cousin, James Wood of Jackson. A funeral service will be held 3 PM, Monday, August 11th, in the chapel of A. S. Turner and Sons with Rev...
Roy Wilford Tyre
Aug 7, 2008
Roy Tyre was a father, husband, engineer, church leader, veteran and a “builder”. His lifelong quest to serve the Lord and learn manifest itself in his family, in leading church youth and building programs, in developing leading edge electrical and communications engineering products, in his passion for fishing and in his patriotism for the United States of America. Roy was...
Loretta Ann Billingsley
Aug 7, 2008
Loretta K. Billingsley, 92, passed away August 7, 2008 at Emory Hospital from heart failure. One of 12 children born to Polish immigrants, she grew up in Garfield, New Jersey. In 1947, the former model moved to Decatur with her husband, Joseph Wilson Billingsley, Sr. They were founding members of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and School. When she was...
Loretta K. Billingsley
Aug 7, 2008
Loretta K. Billingsley, 92, passed away August 7, 2008 at EmoryHospital from heart failure. One of 12 children born to Polish immigrants, she grew up in Garfield, New Jersey. In 1947, the former model moved to Decatur with her husband, Joseph Wilson Billingsley, Sr. They were founding members of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and School. When she was widowed...
Helen Jenkins
Aug 7, 2008
Helen W. Jenkins passed away on August 7, 2008 in Franklin, Tennessee. Mrs. Jenkins was a long time resident of Decatur, Georgia. She was married to Marshall D. Jenkins, who preceded her in death as did her son, Dr. Ronald Jenkins (Kitty). She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Jenkins Riddle (John) of Nolensville, TN., and five grandchildren, Benjamin Jenkins...
Ruth Mcclintock Carnall
Aug 6, 2008
Ruth Carnal lived her first 18 years in Winner, South Dakota. It was a harsh and unforgiving place and she grew up working hard every day next to her stepfather, Robert on the farm. She loved those times, riding her horse Chuck, driving tractors and taking care of the animals. It gave her strength throughout the rest of her life...
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