Obituaries
Ann M. Honea
Jul 10, 2008
Mrs. Ann M. Honea of Decatur died Thursday, July 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Honea. She is survived by her son, Rev. J. Michael Honea; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 11 a.m. Monday, July 14th, Rev. Dewey Childers...
Sara Almand Reynolds
Jul 10, 2008
Grace Reynolds, age 90, of Decatur passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2008 in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Dr. Frank H. Crumpler officiating, with graveside services to follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in...
Adeline Cornell Atwood Hubbard
Jul 7, 2008
Adeline Cornell Atwood Hubbard, of Atlanta and Darien, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008. She was born in Darien, GA on September 27, 1908 to Mattie and Elliott Atwood and was preceded in death by her dear husband, William D. Hubbard. After graduating college, Mrs. Hubbard taught school in south Georgia before moving to Atlanta. She taught American...
Dr. Roland Harrison Ingram, Jr.
Jul 7, 2008
Roland Harrison Ingram, Jr., physician, scientist, teacher, died July 7, 2008, at his home in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 73. Dr. Ingram was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Florence Emerson and Roland Harrison Ingram, Sr. He attended Birmingham public schools and graduated from Ramsay High School where he lettered in both football and track and field, received the...
Martha Ewing Manning
Jul 7, 2008
Martha Marie Ewing Manning (b. March 1, 1920, Atlanta), world traveler, Druid Hills Baptist Church staff member since 1968, passed peacefully on July 7, 2008 at age 88. She was also active in the Woman's Missionary Union and served as President of the Decatur Lioness Club. Prior to her 40 years working for her church as Director of Senior Fellowship...
Raymond Edward Nash
Jul 6, 2008
Mr. Raymond Edward Nash, 81, of Stone Mountain, GA passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia Wilson Nash; son, Ronald L. Nash of Pace, FL; daughter, Barbara Singley of Decatur, GA; Ronald Edward Nash, grandson - like son - of Stone Mountain, GA; four other cherished grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; two...
Martha England Gunn
Jul 5, 2008
Martha England Gunn, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William G. England and widow of Leonard H. Gunn died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at the grand age of 95. She and Mr. Gunn were happily married for 67 years. Mrs. Gunn was a graduate of Atlanta Girl's High School and Agnes Scott College. She was a devout Christian and...
Joseph Smith
Jul 5, 2008
Joseph “Joe” Smith, Sr., 87, of Conyers died Saturday, July 5, 2008. Mr. Smith was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed bird watching. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Evelyn Kelley Smith; and his second wife of 13 years, Marie...
Dorothy B. Haddad
Jul 5, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy Haddad, age 84, of Atlanta died Saturday, July 5, 2008. She was a hairdresser at the downtown Rich's store, and was a gifted artist, specializing in oil paintings. Preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Haddad, she is survived by her two sons, Sam Haddad and his wife Cristy of Morrow, Scott Haddad and his wife Joan of...
Earnest Jerome Zeller
Jul 4, 2008
The Venerable Doctor Earnest Jerome (Jerry) Zeller passed away on Friday, July 4, after a long illness. Dr. Zeller was a well-known educator, Episcopal priest, and writer. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1925. He earned his undergraduate degree and two Masters degrees from Emory University and a Ph.D. from Indiana University. Dr. Zeller was a retired full...
Hurbert L. Yarbrough
Jul 3, 2008
Mr. Hubert L. Yarbrough, 92, a longtime resident of Decatur died Thursday, July 3, 2008. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U. S. Navy and a member of the former Columbia Drive Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Elinor E. Yarbrough; daughters, Connie Watson of Conyers; Sharon Yarbrough of Decatur; two granddaughters; and 4...
Phyllis Rix
Jul 2, 2008
Filomena Marie Iannotti ("Phyllis") Rix was born December 12, 1923 in Providence, RI and died on July 2, 2008 in Atlanta, GA after a long illness. She married and divorced Fred Gunn, and in 1955 married Robert William Rix, who died in 1983. In 1961, she and Bob both joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is...
Opal Crews Lovern
Jul 1, 2008
Mrs. Opal Crews Lovern, of Clarkston, born on March 31, 1919 died Wednesday, July 2, 2008. She was of the Methodist faith and was a foster mother for 98 newborn babies during the 1960's. Mrs. Lovern was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel S. Lovern; son, Charles S. Lovern, parents, Clark and Essie Crews; brothers, Ralph Crews, and James...
Iris A. Prince
Jul 1, 2008
Iris A. Prince, age 72, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on July 1, 2008. Iris retired to Georgia last year. She was born in Arkansas and resided in Michigan most of her adult life. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Prince, her mother, Amy Prince, and her brother, Dennis Prince. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie...
Mary Ann Mansour Perun
Jul 1, 2008
Mrs. Mary Ann C. Perun, age 78, of Decatur died Tuesday, July 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband and eldest son. She is survived by seven children and twelve grandchildren. Her life was a living testament to her love of her great faith, her willingness to serve and her love of God and His Church. She...
Alethe Still Anderson
Jul 1, 2008
Alethe Vivian Anderson passed away in Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 due to uterine cancer. She was 90 years old. Born June 25, 1918 to Vincent and Gertrude Holm Still, in Korbel, Humboldt County, California. A graduate of Eureka High School, Class of 1936, Alethe attended Humboldt State University and graduated with a degree in business. During World War...
Henry Dean Thornton
Jun 30, 2008
Mr. Henry "Hank" Thornton, age 82, of Atlanta died Monday, June 30, 2008. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on February 9, 1926 to the late McDuff and Margaret Thornton... He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He owned American Cycle and Mower in...
Dorothy Townsend
Jun 30, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy C. Townsend, age 80, of Decatur died Monday, June 30, 2008. She is survived by her sons, Eddie Townsend of Decatur, GA, Blaine Townsend of Theodore, AL, Blake Townsend of Virginia Beach, VA; and sister, Louise Greco of Beaverton, OK. Services will be held at a later date. A. S. Turner & Sons
Gertrude Morris Weiser
Jun 30, 2008
Mrs. Gertrude Morris Weiser of Decatur died Monday, June 30, 2008. She was a retired nurse from DeKalb Medical Center and after retirement she was a volunteer for 24 years with the Hospital Auxiliary, where she worked with the "Knit-Wits", who made thousands of newborn caps. Mrs. Weiser was a 38 year member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She...
Martha Campbell Merck
Jun 29, 2008
Martha Merck, age 93, of Decatur died Sunday, June 29, 2008. She was born in Mansfield, GA and is predeceased in death by her parents, four sisters, one brother; and her daughter Bobbie Marie Binns. She is survived by her two sons, Mr. Charles R. Merck of Las Vegas, NV and his wife Renee, and Mr. Ralph E. Merck of...
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