Obituaries
Barbara H. Camarata
Sep 24, 2007
Mrs. Barbara H. Camarata of Loganville died Monday, September 24, 2007. She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Camarata. She is survived by her husband, Richard J. Camarata; daughter and son-in-law, Angela C. and David Hoadley of Dardanelle, AR; 3 grandchildren, Krissy, Kelly and Leanne Hoadley; brother, Bill Hembree; mother-in-law, Jane Camarata. She was a very vivacious and...
Edward L. Gheesling
Sep 24, 2007
Edward L. Gheesling, Sr. died after a brief illness on Monday, September 24, 2007. He was born June 9, 1921 in Chicago, IL, the only son of Leslie and Rose Eads. Upon high school graduation, he moved to Atlanta to attend Georgia Tech. While a student at Georgia Tech, he attended Grant Park Baptist Church where he met and married...
Catherine W. Howell
Sep 24, 2007
Catherine W. Howell, 85, of Decatur died Monday, September 24, 2007. She retired from Tru-Cut Incorporated after a long career. Catherine was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Charlotte Howell of Kennesaw, GA; daughter, Bunny Howell of Gainesville, GA; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and nieces, nephews...
Melissa B. Gilbert
Sep 23, 2007
Mrs. Melissa B. Gilbert of Decatur died Sunday, September 23, 2007. She was a native of Chicamauga (Walker County). Her remains will be carried to Chicamauga for burial at Chickmauga Cemetery on Wednesday, September 26, at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 pm Monday evening at A. S. Turner & Sons.
Robert Eugene White, Jr.
Sep 23, 2007
Robert Eugene (Bob) White, Jr, Financial PlannerBob White, 58, a lifelong resident of DeKalb County, died on September 23, 2007. He was a direct descendant of a family that first settled DeKalb County in1845. He attended DeKalb County schools and received degrees from Middle Georgia College, The University of Georgia, and Georgia State University. At UGA, he was a member...
George Hillyer Lindsey, Jr.
Sep 22, 2007
Mr. George Hillyer Lindsey of Atlanta died Saturday, September 22, 2007. He was a veteran of World War II, serving the U. S. Army. He is survived by his sisters, Doris Willoughby of West Columbia, SC, Mary Mason of Loganville, GA; and several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 26, at 2:00 pm in the...
Delouise Petty
Sep 22, 2007
In memory of Mrs. Delouise Wootten Petty who passed away Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Gwinnett Medical Center. Mrs. Petty, originally from Fairburn, GA, lived in Dacula, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oren L. and Catherine Brim Wootten. She is survived by her husband, Herbert A. "Al" Petty, Jr.; sons, Herbert A. "Hap" Petty, III, Stephen...
Thomas Allen Barnwell
Sep 22, 2007
Mr. Thomas Allen Barnwell of Chamblee died Saturday, September 22, 2007. He is survived by his father, Tommy Barnwell; mother, Sandy Howard; brother, Chris Barnwell; sister, Renee' Barnwell; grandmother, Margaret Barnwell; aunts; uncles; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 27th, at 2 p.m. at Skyland United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers donations...
Robert S. Camp
Sep 21, 2007
Mr. Robert S. Camp of Decatur, GA died Friday September 21, 2007. He was a retired minister of the Church of Christ in Atlanta and a producer of religious magazines. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Somers. Mr. Camp is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jo K. Camp; sons, Richard and David Camp; 9 grandchildren;...
Lorna M. Venker
Sep 21, 2007
Lorna M. Venker, age 82, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2007. She was born in St Louis, Missouri and subsequently moved to Avondale Estates, Georgia, with her late husband Ralph Venker in 1964 where she raised her two sons. She had a long career with the Ethan Allen Carriage House in Avondale Estates where she was a leading interior...
Col. John R. (Jack) Mccamy Usa Ret.
Sep 20, 2007
Colonel John "Jack" McCamy, (Retired), age 72, of Stone Mountain, Georgia died Thursday, September 20th. He was a graduate of North Georgia College, had an MBA from Pepperdine University in California, and was a 30-year Army Infantry veteran. In that career, Colonel McCamy served his country in Vietnam with two tours of duty. During his 30-year tenure with the military,...
Thomas William Barnes
Sep 20, 2007
Thomas William "Tommy" Barnes, age 91, of Avondale Estates, Georgia, passed away on September 20, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 63 years, Rachel Muckenfuss Barnes; two of his nine siblings, Robert Barnes and wife Donna and Donald Barnes and wife Luanne; sister-in-law, Mildred "Mimi" Barnes; his five children, son Thomas W. Barnes, Jr....
William O. Dinkins
Sep 20, 2007
Rev. William O. ?Pete? Dinkins, age 78, of Tucker died Thursday, September 20, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jo Johnson Dinkins; daughters and sons-in-law, Joy and Malcolm Hitt of N. Augusta, SC, Sue and James Pinion of Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Lynn Dinkins of Atlanta; grandchildren, Scott Carpenter, Suzanne White, Sarah Holden, Kaitlyn...
Teressa Rutland Sanders
Sep 20, 2007
Teressa Rutland Sanders (Tissy), a lifelong resident of Decatur Georgia, died Wednesday evening September 20, 2007 following a cerebral hemorrhage. Born November 12, 1926 in Greenville, Georgia to parents Mary Alice and Guy W. Rutland Sr., she was the loving wife of Decatur physician, Dr. Floyd R. Sanders Jr. They celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary in August at Lanier Village...
Louise Lowery Mckinney
Sep 19, 2007
Louise Lowery McKinney, age 83, of Decatur died Wednesday, September 19, 2007. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Puckett of Covington, Peggy M. Baines of Cartersville, Teresa M. Coor of Atlanta; brothers, Thomas H. Lowery and Clarence Lowery, both of Dora, AL; sister, Mattie B. Boshell of Houston, TX; thirteen grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be...
J. B. Johnson
Sep 19, 2007
Mr. J. B. Johnson, 86, of Lawrenceville passed away from cancer on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. He was a beloved husband, daddy and granddaddy. J. B. worked for AAA Electric Motor Repair Service in the late 40's and early 50's. In 1955 he began working with McCullough ElectricMotor Repair Service and retired in 1995. J. B. was Past Master of...
Randolph Lee Taylor
Sep 18, 2007
Mr. Randolph Lee Taylor of Marietta died Tuesday, September 18, 2007. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Ranger. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his father, Tilman T. Taylor. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Evaughn Taylor; and his brother, Chris Taylor. Memorial services will be held at Clairmont Presbyterian Church,...
Frederick Joseph Baumgartner
Sep 18, 2007
Frederick Joseph Baumgartner passed away on September 18, 2007. He was born on March 11, 1918. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, he resided in Decatur for 58 years. Fritz attended Boys High School in Atlanta and the University of Georgia, Atlanta Extension. He retired from Atlanta Economy Drug Company after 40 years of service. He served in both the...
Alice B. Simmons
Sep 18, 2007
Alice B. Simmons, 82, of Atlanta passed quietly in her home on Sept. 18, 2007. She grew up in the Virginia Highlands neighborhood and attended Girls High, graduating in 1943. She was married to Robert L. Simmons, Jr. for 32 years In her later years she traveled extensively throughout the world. She enjoyed live theater and was an active member...
Gladys Durden Thompson
Sep 18, 2007
Gladys Durden Thompson, 88, of Scottdale, GA died Tuesday, September 18, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. T. Thompson; son & daughter-in-law; Wallace & Betty Thompson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Earnest Hammons of Conyers, son and daughter-in-law, Herman and Ann Thompson of Lawrenceville; brother and sister-in-law, Willie and Virginia Durden...
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