Obituaries
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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"...
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...
Laura Reynolds Mynatt
Dec 17, 2007
Laura Reynolds Mynatt, 91, of Decatur died Monday, December 17, 2007. She was a longtime member of Briarcliff Baptist Church. Mrs. Mynatt was preceded in death by her first husband of 40 years, Gardner L. Reynolds as well as her son, Duane A. Reynolds. Surviving are her husband of 23 years, Clyde H. Mynatt, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Betty Reynolds Hayes and...
Claudine H. Ross
Dec 17, 2007
Mrs. Claudine H. "Pee-Wee" Ross, age 81 of Decatur died Monday, December 17, 2007. Mrs. Ross was a registered nurse retiring after 41 years with 27 years of service at DeKalb Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Ross, and her son, James F. Ross, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Lynda Smith of...
Lynn Skillern
Dec 17, 2007
Mrs. Lynn T. Skillern, 88, of Decatur, GA died Monday, December 17, 2007. She was born in Winston, AL and then moved to Lynton, IN and later to the Atlanta area. She was a member of the Decatur Presbyterian Church since 1951 and was the former chairperson of the DeKalb Real Estate Board. Mrs. Skillern was preceded in death by...
Curtis David Hopkins
Dec 16, 2007
Curtis David Hopkins, 70, of Gainesville, GA, formerly of Decatur, GA, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2007 at home with his family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a "master of all trades". He is survived by his children, Nancy Hope King, David Kent Hopkins, Hayley Jill Brown and Kimberly Ann Van Deusen; 7 grandchildren, Sara, Jill,...
Anne Willard
Dec 16, 2007
Anne Lillian White Willard, 89, of Decatur, GA died Sunday, December 16, 2007 at Morgan Memorial Hospital, Madison Ga. She was born to A. C. White, Sr. and Elizabeth Winifred Adams on April 6, 1918. She was a long time resident of Clairmont Oaks Retirement Home and a member of Clairmont Baptist Church of Decatur. Ms. Willard was preceded in...
Kenneth Robert "Ken" Yates
Dec 16, 2007
Kenneth Robert "Ken" Yates, 50, of Decatur died Sunday, December 16, 2007. Surviving are his parents, Lamon and Bobbie Sue Yates of Decatur. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 19th at one o'clock at A. S. Turner & Sons with Dr. Frank Crumpler officiating. Interment Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from six until...
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