Obituaries
Edna Brown Pittman Austin
Dec 1, 2007
Edna Brown Pittman Austin, age 99, of Decatur passed away on December 1, 2007. She was a native of Atlanta. Her first husband Bernaird Donzell Pittman died in 1957. Twenty years later she married the late Henry G. Austin. They were together until his death in July 2001. She retired from Firemans Fund Insurance Company in 1972. She was preceded...
Eric Stanley Wood
Dec 1, 2007
Eric Stanley Wood, age 30, of Venice, FL, formerly of Tucker, GA passed away in Colorado Saturday, December 1, 2007. He was the beloved son of his mother, Gail Kelley Wood of Venice, FL; sister, Sterling Wood; and nieces, Brittni and Amelia, all of Gainesville, GA; aunt, Margo Valles of Bethlehem, GA; cousin, Austin Blalock of Covington, GA; father, Stanley...
Vivian Kathleeen Lanier
Dec 1, 2007
Vivian Kathleen Lanier1921 - 2007Vivian Kathleen Mitchell Lanier known by family and friends as "Kitty; passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007, in her hometown of Jacksonville Beach, Florida. She was 86. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Clifford Zannie Lanier; son, Clifford and daughter-in-law Katherine "Cookie" Lanier; her daughter, Claudy "Connie" and son-in-law Donald Green, her daughter, Tresy...
Joseph Padula
Nov 30, 2007
Joseph F. Padula, Sr., 87, of Stone Mountain died Friday, November 30, 2007. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 8, 2007 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with Father Gregory Kenny, CMF officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the service at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday at the church. A. S. Turner &...
Donald Ray Sloan
Nov 28, 2007
Mr. Donald (Don) Sloan, 71, of Tucker died Tuesday, November 28, 2007. Mr. Sloan was a member of the Chattahoochee Knife Club. Surviving are his daughter, Donna Wolgamott, St. Mountain, sons, Bill Sloan, St. Augustine, FL., Jim Sloan, Cleveland, SC., grandchildren, Somer Sloan, Lincoln, NE., Mandy Sloan, St. Augustine, FL., Jeremy Sloan, Bethlehem, GA., Brian Sloan, Greenwood, SC., Derrick Sloan...
Wai Yee Loo
Nov 28, 2007
Mrs. Wai Yee Loo, 82, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Wing Wah Loo; sons, Tommy Loo and his wife Judy, and Jimmy Loo; daughters, Lily Chew, and Betty Loo; grandchildren, Mack Chew, Jr., Ashley Ball and her husband Jason, Jennifer Loo, Alan Loo; brother, Doug Lam Jung and family of San Francisco; and niece,...
Marvin Thorwald Thome, Jr.
Nov 28, 2007
Mr. Marvin T. Thome, Jr., 71, of Tucker, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather died Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Emory University Hospital after a brief illness. He graduated from Decatur High School and Asbury College in Wilmore, KY. Mr. Thome also graduated from Mercer School of Pharmacy in Atlanta. He was a pharmacist for over 40 years...
James Steven Lutz
Nov 28, 2007
James Steven Lutz passed away on November 28, 2007 after a courageous three year battle with brain cancer. Raised in Dearborn, Michigan, he was an engineer and consultant through several prestigious companies. His talents were varied, from constructing a waterfall in his backyard to creating an "N" scale model train replica of downtown Dearborn in the 1950's. His six siblings...
Margaret Russell Wade
Nov 27, 2007
Ms. Russell L. Wade of Atlanta died November 27, 2007. During her life she was a professional travel agent and was employed by TWA and Days Inns. For twenty five years she owned and operated Travel by Russell. She is survived by her children, John, Peggy, David and his wife Marlene; grandchildren, Maggie Sabin, Leslie Wade, and Marlana Secor; brother,...
Judith Carolyn Weaver
Nov 27, 2007
Miss Judith Carolyn Weaver, age 81, passed away November 27, 2007. She was a member of Clairmont Presbyterian Church and retired from Southern Bell, now known as A.T.& T. She was the daughter of Henry Edgar Weaver and Leila Wilson Burford and is survived by her cousin Edward H. Smith, Jr. of Demorest, Georgia. A graveside service will be held...
Margery W. Fitzsimmons
Nov 26, 2007
Margery Walker Fitzsimmons, 85, of King's Bridge Assisted Living, Atlanta, GA went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 26, 2007. She was born in Butler, GA, the daughter of the late Bernard and Linnie Sorrells Walker. She received her undergraduate degree from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, GA, her Master?s degree from Mercer University, Macon, GA...
Charles Harry Hamilton
Nov 26, 2007
Dr. Charles Harry Hamilton, age 73, of Atlanta, passed away November 26, 2007 after suffering complications due to cancer. He was born in Macon, Georgia October 16, 1934 to the late John R. Hamilton and Alice Stubbs Hamilton. After graduating from Lanier Boy's High, Charles came to Atlanta and attended Ga. Institute of Technology where he received a B.S. degree...
Mary Mccormack Baldwin
Nov 25, 2007
BALDWIN, MARY MCCORMACK-1919-2007Mrs. Mary McCormack Baldwin died at her Avondale Estates home Sunday, November 25, 2007, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband John A. Baldwin, parents, James F. McCormack, Mildred W. McCormack, brothers, Merlin McCormack and William McCormack. She graduated from Martin College in Pulaski, Tennessee and Middle Tennessee State. Mrs. Baldwin taught...
Gail Lineback
Nov 24, 2007
Gail Lineback, aged 58, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007. She is survived by her sisters, Ellen Riley, Nancy L. Chakravarty, Michelle Lineback, Lisa Lineback Louder; her brothers, Tim, Eric and Paul Lineback; and many nieces and nephews. Gail was an artist, a teacher, and an avid and accomplished gardener. She pursued a wide range of interests, including St. Matthew's...
Ralph Waldo Ross
Nov 24, 2007
Mr. R. W. Ross, 92, of Clearwater, Florida passed away peacefully at Hospice House Woodside on November 24, 2007. Mr. Ross was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 24, 1914 to Annie and Ralph Ross. He graduated from Boy's High School in Atlanta, Ga. He married his beloved wife, Peggy, in 1937 and they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary recently...
Sara N. Smith
Nov 24, 2007
Sara N. Smith of Conyers died Saturday, November 24, 2007. She is survived by her son, Larry Barfield and wife Carol Ann of Tucker; daughter, Terry Sammons and husband Tommy of Conyers; four grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren; brothers, James Noblitt and John Robert Noblitt; and sister, Eva Gibson. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, November 27th...
Paxton Brewster
Nov 23, 2007
Paxton Elliott Brewster died on November 23, 2007 at Emory University Hospital after an extended illness. Paxton was born in Monroe, NC on June 9, 1923, the daughter of Parks and Clara Elliott. She was the loving, devoted wife of 55 years of Eldon Brewster. She was preceded in death by her daughter Benita Brewster and by her brother Parks...
James William (Bill) Hightower
Nov 23, 2007
Mr. James William (Bill) Hightower, 81, of Lakeland FL, and formerly of Atlanta GA, passed away Friday November 23, 2007 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. Bill was born in Atlanta GA on May 31, 1926 to Nina and John Charles Hightower. He worked for 1st National Bank of Atlanta; now know as Wachovia, for 35 years. In 1986 Bill retired as...
Edward Douglas Schram
Nov 23, 2007
Mr. Edward Douglas Schram of Decatur died Friday, November 23, 2007. He served in the U. S. Air Force. Mr. Schram is survived by his wife, Eva Schram; daughters, Sandy King, Bridgette Butler of Atlanta; son David Schram White of Atlanta; sister, Carol Adams of Ball Ground, GA; brothers, Jerry Schram and wife Barbara of Stockbridge, GA, Mike Schram of...
Angelo Michael Pitillo
Nov 22, 2007
Mr. Angelo Michael Pitillo of Atlanta died Thursday, November 22, 2007. He served his country in the Georgia Air National Guard. Mr. Pitillo was former President of the Black Eyed Pea in Dallas, and was affiliated with Watermark Restaurant Corporation, Marcos Mexican Restaurant, Original Pasta Company and Billy Blue Barbeque, all in Houston, TX. He was the current owner and...
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