Obituaries
Madeline Sheats Hickman
Dec 28, 2007
Madeline Sheats Hickman, age 99, of Decatur died on Friday, December 28, 2007, at A.G. Rhodes Home, Wesley Woods. Born in Carroll County, GA, to Dr. Thomas G. Sheats and Elizabeth Mae Kelly Sheats, she was a graduate of West Georgia A&M in 1926. Wed in 1932, she and her late husband, George L. Hickman, Jr., were married for 69...
Beatrice Blackwell Womack
Dec 27, 2007
Mrs. Beatrice B. Womack, age 82, of Monroe died Thursday December 27, 2007. She was a member of Cathedral of Praise for 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Womack; son Carlos Baskett of Stockbridge; granddaughter, Melinda Ann George and her husband Ron of Locust Grove, GA; great granddaughter, Ashley Cobb; great grandson, Adam George; and friends. Funeral...
Samuel William Law
Dec 27, 2007
Mr. Samuel William ?Sam? Law, of Decatur, died Wednesday, December 27, 2007. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Ray Poss; grandson, Scooter Cryder; granddaughter, Bethany Poss; mother, Lousie Law; and aunt, Mildred Thaxton. Mr. Law was a retired letter carrier with the U. S. Postal Service in Stone Mountain. He served his country in the U....
James Walter Dunn, Jr.
Dec 26, 2007
James Walter Dunn, Jr., 65, of Stone Mountain died Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Vista care Hospice after a long illness. He is the son of the late James and Joyce Dunn of Decatur. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Stone Mountain, and retired after 34 years as an engineer with the Georgia Department of Transportation....
Amelda Harrison Berry
Dec 26, 2007
Mrs. Amelda C. Berry of Tucker, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2007. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Morrow; sons and daughters-in-law, James H. and Carol Buyers; Michael D. and Julia Berry; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, N....
Helen Wilcox Walsh
Dec 24, 2007
Helen Walsh, "Walshie" was born August 10, 1914 in McGregor, Iowa to parents Ernest and Florence White Wilcox. She was the youngest of 5 children who grew up primarily in the state of Iowa. Not only did Walshie walk six miles each day for school, she became valedictorian of her senior high school class. Walshie proudly enlisted in military service...
Helen Elizabeth Walsh
Dec 24, 2007
Helen Walsh, "Walshie" was born August 10, 1914 in McGregor, Iowa to parents Ernest and Florence White Wilcox. She was the youngest of 5 children who grew up primarily in the state of Iowa. Not only did Walshie walk six miles each day for school, she became valedictorian of her senior high school class. Walshie proudly enlisted in military service...
Harry E. "Tom" Sawyer, Jr.
Dec 24, 2007
Harry Emerson "Tom" Sawyer, Jr., 87, of Stockbridge, died Friday, December 28, 2007.Mr. Sawyer was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary H. Sawyer and daughter, Debbie L. Price. Surviving are his daughter, Dara Sawyer, Athens, GA, son, Bryon R. Sawyer, New Braunsels, TX, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and loving companion, Inge Hillhouse, Stockbridge....
George Eugene Garrett, Iii
Dec 23, 2007
Mr. George Eugene (Gene) Garrett, III of Stone Mountain passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007. He was born May 29, 1962. Growing up he was an active member of the Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Garrett graduated from the University of Georgia with an undergraduate degree in accounting. He also obtained his Masters Degree in...
Helen Fallaw Scarbrough
Dec 22, 2007
Helen F. Scarbrough, 79, of Decatur died Saturday December 22, 2007. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca S. and Charles Hewatt, son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Kim Scarbrough, all of Loganville; brother and sister-in-law, William and Martha Fallaw of Dunwoody; grandchildren, Russell Hewatt of Dawsonville and Leslie...
Robbie Wood Lord
Dec 21, 2007
Robbie Elnora Lord, 72 passed away early Friday December 21, 2007. Mrs. Lord was born in Carnesville GA on September 2, 1935. She later moved to the Atlanta area with her husband to raise her children. She is survived by her husband Wyatt 0. Lord, her daughter Cindy Osborne, son Barry Lord, 4 granddaughters, and 7 brothers and sisters. Mrs....
Doris Lamb Millege
Dec 21, 2007
Mrs. Doris Lamb Milledge, 91, of Atlanta, died Friday, December 21, 2007. She was a native of Lee County, Alabama, but a longtime resident of Atlanta. Mrs. Milledge was a member of Clairmont Presbyterian Church and the LaVista Women's Club. She was an avid bridge player and belonged to many bridge clubs through the years. She was preceded in death...
Bobby Jim Wyatt
Dec 21, 2007
Mr. Bobby J. Wyatt, age 67, of Atlanta, died Friday, December 21, 2007. Born in Rentz, GA, raised in Moultrie, GA until his graduation from Moultrie High School where he played football and baseball. Upon graduation, Mr. Wyatt moved to Atlanta to pursue his career in carpentry. He graduated from 4 years of Apprentice School as a Journeyman carpenter and...
Hazel Irene Forrester
Dec 20, 2007
Mrs. Hazel Sparks Forrester passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20th, 2007. Surviving family members include her husband of 61 years, A. B. Forrester; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Marie Forrester; two adult grandchildren, Chris Forrester and Shana Williams; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 28, 2007 at A. S. Turner & Sons...
Hazlehurst Herron Thomas
Dec 20, 2007
Hazlehurst Thomas, 79, of Decatur died Thursday, December 20, 2007. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Enoch E. Thomas; daughter, Mary Kip Thomas of Decatur; son, Tony Thomas of Seattle, WA; and 3 grandchildren, Landon Toney, Mary Austin Toney, and Hatcher Thomas. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 28th at two o?clock at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
Garland "Gene" Phillips
Dec 20, 2007
Mr. Garland "Gene" Phillips of Snellville died Thursday, December 20, 2007 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was a printer by trade, and was employed with Digital Xpress. He was an ordained Baptist Minister and member of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta. Mr. Phillips was a U. S. Marine and served in Vietnam. He was preceded in...
Alice Davis Butler
Dec 19, 2007
Lonita Butler, 73, of Decatur died Wednesday, December 19, 2007. A loving wife and devoted mother, she was preceded in death by her son Tony Lamar Butler. Surviving are her beloved and devoted husband of 53 years Zackery Gerald Butler; children, Sherrell Lynn Butler Warbington and her husband Rick Coggins of Snellville, Gerald J. Butler of Decatur, William Marion "Boone"...
Windle Joe Brown
Dec 19, 2007
Mr. Windle J. Brown, 90, of Decatur died Wednesday, December 19, 2007. He served in the U. S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife Bertie Mae Brown of Decatur; daughters, Helen Farmer and husband Jerry of Senoia, Gloria Brown of Winder; four granddaughters; ten great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; sister, Hazel...
Elena Moore Rolader
Dec 19, 2007
Elena Evelyn Moore Rolader of Atlanta passed away December 19, 2007. She is survived by husband, Johnny T. Rolader; sons, Chuck Rolader and Scott Rolader; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren; brothers, Gene Moore, Freeman Moore, and Olan Moore; and sister, Mary Lou Sinyard. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and a seamstress. Mrs. Rolader was a 30 year...
Mrs. Frank W. (Nancy Hunter) Brandon
Dec 18, 2007
Mrs. Frank W. Brandon (Nancy Hunter), 87, of Decatur died Tuesday, December 18, 2007. Mrs. Brandon was preceded in death by her beloved husband Judge Frank W. Brandon. She was a longtime member of Ousley United Methodist Church. Surviving are her sons and daughter-in-law, Mr. Frank W. Brandon, III and Mrs. Jackie Brandon of Forest Park, Mr. William H. Brandon...
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