Obituaries
Sarah Terry
Feb 9, 2008
Mrs. Sarah "Louise" Strawn Terry, of Atlanta, GA, died of a prolonged illness Saturday, February 9, 2008. She was born on July 13, 1926 to Ida Mae and P. G. Strawn of Douglasville, GA. Louise was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years William G. Terry. She recently celebrated 25 years in service to the Lord at In...
Dorothy Miles Franklin
Feb 9, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy Miles Franklin of Atlanta, GA died Saturday, February 9, 2008. She was with Southern Bell Telephone Company (now A.T. & T) for 28 years. Mrs. Franklin was a member of Briarcliff Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Basil V. Franklin; daughters, Sandra Gail Franklin-Steele of Demorest, GA, Dianne Bland of Duluth; son, Basil V. "Butch" Franklin,...
Marie Salmon Jonap
Feb 8, 2008
Mrs. Marie Jonap of Decatur, GA passed away at her home on February 8, 2008. Marie was born in Sayreville, N.J. on May 25, 1920 to Emily Esser and John Salmon. She was marred to Dr. Stephan Jonap, who practiced medicine in upstate New York and South Amboy, N. J. for over 50 years. Marie loved to read and travel. ...
Martha Juliene Cole
Feb 8, 2008
Mrs. Martha Juliene Cole, 87, of Atlanta, wife of the late William A. Cole of 53 years, passed away Friday, February 8, 2008. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Mrs. Cole is survived by her daughter, Donzie Cole Welgoss; granddaughter, Shelby Nicole Welgoss; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M....
Ruby Gabbidon Briscoe
Feb 8, 2008
A funeral service for Ruby Briscoe, age 94, of Stone Mountain, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 16, in the chapel of A.S. Turner & Sons. Interment will follow at the Westview Cemetery. Her daughter, Dorothy Fairweather, and family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Friday at A.S. Turner & Sons, Decatur.
Marguerite Ford Causey
Feb 7, 2008
Marguerite Ford Causey, age 92, born August, 19, 1915 died Thursday, February 7, 2008. She was a wonderful lady, loved by all who knew her, and we will miss her. She is survived by 2 daughters, Patricia Causey and Gayle Lusk; husband, Douglas Lusk; sisters, Judy Gilroy and Grace Ford; granddaughters, Dawn Lisenba, Tia Matthews; great granddaughters, Bailey and Sydney...
Clarence Lee Peeler, Jr.
Feb 7, 2008
Judge Clarence Lee Peeler, Jr., died on Feb. 7, 2008. He served as a DeKalb County Superior Court Judge from 1965 to 2000. He was a voracious reader of all things including history; he loved the law, DeKalb County, golf, and especially his family, to which he was devoted. Judge Peeler, 89, was born in 1918, in Athens, Georgia, the...
Byron Hall
Feb 6, 2008
Mr. Byron (Billy) Hall, a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather passed away Feb. 6th 2008. Billy was born in Atlanta, Ga on May 23rd 1927. He served in the Navy and was stationed in Guam. He worked for 15 years at Kraft Foods in Decatur and was a realtor for over 20 years. Survivors include his loving wife of...
Gerry Mcswain Bartlett
Feb 6, 2008
Mrs. Gerry McSwain Bartlett, 73, of Atlanta, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. She was a former nurse at Piedmont Hospital and a long-time member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Walter Dewey Bartlett, Sr. and her daughter, Sherilyn Moore. She is survived by her...
Jessie Lee Harris Stevenson
Feb 6, 2008
Mrs. Jessie Lee Harris Stevenson, 86, died on February 6, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, Wallace Officer and Maggie Gray Harris, her husband, James Joseph Stevenson, Sr., and her six brothers and sisters. Born and raised in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, Mrs. Stevenson lived in Naples, Italy, the Panama Canal Zone, and numerous cities in the United States as...
Clara Crook Davis
Feb 6, 2008
Mrs. Clara C. Davis, of Atlanta GA, died peacefully Wednesday, February 6, 2008, after an extended stay in Budd Terrace Nursing Home. She had just celebrated her 85th birthday 11 days prior to her passing. She was born in Bishop, GA in 1923 and lived in Atlanta since 1946. Clara was a member of Peachtree Baptist Church, the Lidia Sunday...
Kenny Lamar Beavers
Feb 5, 2008
Kenny Lamar Beavers died peacefully in his sleep on February 5, 2008 after a fierce battle with lung cancer. He was born to Jean and the late Dewey Beavers on January 21, 1948 in Rome, Ga. His family moved to Phenix City, AL as a small child. He graduated from Smith Station High School and attended Columbus College. Ken started...
Frances Lois Bennett
Feb 5, 2008
Frances Lois Bennett, born November 2, 1919, died February 5, 2008. Lois Bennett left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 05, 2008. God gently took her by ?His? hand and led her to her everlasting home. She was a member of Scott Boulevard Baptist Church for many years. She has gone to meet her husband of...
Ruth Etta Johnson
Feb 5, 2008
Mrs. Ruth Etta Johnson died Tuesday, February 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Johnson. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Mary Slate; grandchildren, Michael Slate, Eric Slate, and Cherie Dorfman and her husband, Daren; and great grandchildren, Kristi Slate, Kayla Slate, Cheri-e Dorfman, Erica Slate and Stacie Dorfman. Graveside services...
Jose Montero
Feb 4, 2008
José Montero, 76, of Doraville, Georgia, died on Monday, February 4, 2008 at his home, in the company of his wife and children. Dr. Montero was born February 21, 1931 in Madrid, Spain to Maria de la Soledad Carvajal and Hipólito Montero. He was orphaned during the Spanish Civil War and entered the Franciscan Capuchin seminary at age 18. He...
Jose De La Torre
Feb 4, 2008
Jose De La Torre, of Atlanta, passed away Febraury 4, 2008. He was born in Cuba 68 years ago and is survived by his wife, Maria; daughters and sons-in-law, Maria and Lewis Holbrook and Aileen and Danny Hughes; nephew, Eddy Perez and his wife, Shannon and daughter, Gracie; grandchildren, Austin, Ian, Iris and Sloane; sisters-in-law, Neni and Yoyi; and cousins...
Emogene Clark
Feb 4, 2008
Emogene Newman Clark passed away on February 4,2008, at her home in Decatur, Georgia, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of B. F. Clark, who worked for Southern Bell from 1934 until his death in 1967. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Larry White; grandchildren, Barbara J. Hubbard...
Mary Pappas Vinson
Feb 3, 2008
Mary Pappas Vinson, age 87, passed quietly on February 3, 2008. Born in Savannah, GA, she lived most of her life in Atlanta. She was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, William C. Vinson. With her husband, Mary Vinson owned and operated Elna Sewing Centers of GA for over 20 years. A magnificent seamstress, she inspired many to sew....
Virgil F. Neal
Feb 3, 2008
Virgil Finis Neal, 93, of Decatur, formerly of Atlanta passed away February 3, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma Morris Neal, his parents; three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by daughter, Sheron Meyers; two granddaughters, Michele Griser and Jeannine Suda and her husband Ken; three great grandchildren, Lee, Amber and Jacob Suda; and several...
Rosie Moore
Feb 3, 2008
Mrs. Rosie Moore of Stone Mountain died Sunday, February 3, 2008. She was a member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church but attended Forrest Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Fred Moore; sons and daughters-in-law, Hugh and Patti Wilson Moore of Stockbridge, Douglas and Cathy B. Moore of...
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