Obituaries

Catherine Rainey

Catherine Rainey

Nov 16, 2007

Catherine Rainey, 84, of Clarkston died Friday, November 16, 2007.  She was a life long member of Clarkston First Baptist Church.  Surviving are her loving and devoted husband of 65 years, B.E. Rainey; daughter, Denise Rainey; sons, Dwight Rainey, Barry Rainey, Garry Rainey; 2 granddaughters, Christi Miller, Shawn Thomas Hummel; 1 brother, John Robert King; 2 sisters, Lucille Chapman, Geraldine...

Nicolette Poulous Zervakos

Nicolette Poulous Zervakos

Nov 16, 2007

Nicolette Poulos Zervakos was born in Atlanta, Georgia on St. Nicholas Day, December 6, 1924. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Mrs. Zervakos was a life-long member of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Atlanta and a 1943 graduate of Girls High. During World War II, the Parthenon Society, of which she was an active member, frequently hosted dances in the church...

Imogene N. Snellings

Imogene N. Snellings

Nov 16, 2007

Imogene N. Snellings, 82, of Decatur passed away November 16, 2007.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Walter Arnold Snellings and worked for and was a member of The Atlanta Music Club for 16 years.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur since October 7, 1956.  Mrs. Snellings is survived by...

Phyllis Rawlins

Phyllis Rawlins

Nov 16, 2007

Phyllis M. Burns Rawlins, 73, of Decatur, GA, who moved to Jacksonville Beach, FL, in 2005, died peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2007. Wife of Donald A. Rawlins, Phyllis was born in 1934 in Commerce, Georgia to Charlie L. and Naomi Morrison Burns, both deceased. The Rawlins' had also resided in Lithonia, Tucker, and most recently Snellville, Ga. Phyllis is...

Dorothy  Watson Wade

Dorothy  Watson Wade

Nov 16, 2007

Mrs. Wade of Wesley Woods, Atlanta, passed away November 16, 2007 of acute respiratory illness.  Many thanks to Northside Hospital staff for their excellent care. Dot, born March 4, 1929 in Johnston County, North Carolina, was the daughter of Addie Lee Davis and Carl Andrew Watson.  She graduated from Micro High School in Micro, North Carolina, and from Georgia State...

Daizye Bell Parker Fletcher

Daizye Bell Parker Fletcher

Nov 15, 2007

Daizye Belle Parker Fletcher, 89, longtime resident ofAvondale Estates and most recently of Decatur passed away November 15, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Stell Fletcher, Sr. and her sons, John Stell Fletcher, Jr. and Thomas Parker Fletcher. She is lovingly survived by granddaughters, Holly Marie Fletcher and Maribeth Fletcher Bell and husband, James Frank Bell,...

Winona Durst Campbell

Winona Durst Campbell

Nov 15, 2007

Winona Durst Campbell, of Greenwood, SC., formerly of Decatur, GA. died November 15, 2007.   A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m.  Sunday, November 18, 2007 at Decatur Cemetery.  Family will receive friends at 2:00 p.m., prior to the service at A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home.  She is survived by a daughter Genie C. Barnette, of...

Mary G. Morland

Mary G. Morland

Nov 14, 2007

Mary G. Morland, age 88, died peacefully at Embracing Hospice in Snellville, GA, on November 14, 2007.  Born September 30, 1919 in Birmingham, AL, Mary was the youngest of three children born to Marvin E. Morland, M.D. and Nina Browne.  Mary's brother William and sister Helen preceded her in death.  She is survived by a nephew William B. Morland of...

Sarinthia Horne Hallsworth

Sarinthia Horne Hallsworth

Nov 14, 2007

Mrs. Sarinthia Horne Howell Hallsworth, 85, of Lilburn died Wednesday, November 14, 2007. She was a graduate of Girls High School and a long time member of Druid Hills Baptist Church. Mrs. Hallsworth is survived by her beloved husband, John Downey Hallsworth; daughter, Susan Mather Cnd her husband Bruce of Beacon, NY; sons, John D. Hallsworth, Jr. of St. Helens,...

William Bobby Anderson

William Bobby Anderson

Nov 14, 2007

Mr. William Bobby Anderson, born December 29, 1929 in Decatur, GA went to be with his Lord Wednesday, November 14, 2007. He is survived by his wife Norma E. (Betty) Anderson, who he was married to for 56 years; his daughter, Becky Conner and husband Chuck; and son, Randy Anderson and wife Janice; as well as grandchildren, Cal Anderson, Courtney...

Mary Ann Hatcher

Mary Ann Hatcher

Nov 14, 2007

Mrs. Mary Ann Hatcher, 53, Fayetteville, Georgia died Wednesday, November 14, 2007.  She was born in Gary, Indiana.  She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Dr. John H. Hatcher, Fayetteville; daughter, Anna Christine Hatcher, Fayetteville; and parents, Howard and Christine Blackburn, Crittenden, Kentucky.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 Friday, November 16th in the chapel of A....

Lt. Col. Elizabeth Moseman

Lt. Col. Elizabeth Moseman

Nov 14, 2007

Lieutenant Colonel Martha Elizabeth Moseman (U.S. Army retired), age 95, a long time resident of Decatur died Wednesday, November 14, 2007. A native of Athens, Georgia, she was born on March 11, 1912, the daughter of the late Mr. John H. Moseman, Sr. and Mary Pope Morris Moseman.  Miss Moseman received her BS from the University of Georgia and her...

Robert Owen Baeder, Jr.

Robert Owen Baeder, Jr.

Nov 13, 2007

Robert Owen Baeder of Decatur passed away on November 13, 2007 at the age of 65. Bob was born on December 14, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Taft High School.  He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1964.  He served in the United States Navy for 4 years.  After his service he worked for various chemical companies...

Jane H. Camarata

Jane H. Camarata

Nov 13, 2007

Mrs. Jane Heard Camarata, 93, of Loganville died Tuesday, November 13, 2007. She was a very generous and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Camarata was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Trippe Camarata; grandson, Richard Joseph Camarata, Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Hembree Camarata. She is survived by her son, Richard Joseph Camarata of Loganville; granddaughter, Angela...

Marilyn Mcgowan Alikonis

Marilyn Mcgowan Alikonis

Nov 11, 2007

Marilyn J. Alikonis, age 68, of Decatur, Georgia died Sunday, November 11, 2007. She was a former resident of Cincinnati, Ohio for over 40 years. Marilyn was born on February 7, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio to Ann P. and Francis R. McGowan. Loving mother to Anne P. Alikonis of Washington D. C. and Jill C. Alikonis of Atlanta, Georgia; dear...

Geneva Wilson Broadhurst

Geneva Wilson Broadhurst

Nov 10, 2007

Mrs. Geneva E. Broadhurst died Saturday, November 10, 2007.  For funeral arrangements call 404.292.1551 or visit www.asturner.com. A. S. Turner & Sons

Sarah Snow Stever

Sarah Snow Stever

Nov 10, 2007

Mrs. Sarah Snow Stever, 35, of Mableton, GA and formerly Ann Arbor, MI died Saturday, November 10th, 2007.  She was a 1990 graduate of Pioneer High School and 1995 graduate of the University of Michigan.  Sarah was the owner and creative spirit of Novina Studio, her salon, in Decatur, GA.  She is survived by her husband, Kevin James Stever; parents...

Ray William Johnstone

Ray William Johnstone

Nov 10, 2007

Ray Johnstone, age 76, of Lawrenceville, GA died November 10, 2007 after a short illness.  Mr. Johnstone spent over 20 years as a loyal and valued employee of Hamby Aloisio Insurance Agency.  Mr. Johnstone was a long-time Georgia High School basketball official, and was also a past supervisor of officials for ACC and Peach Belt Women's basketball.  Mr. Johnstone is...

Martha Jean Minor Ashworth

Martha Jean Minor Ashworth

Nov 8, 2007

Mrs. Jean Minor Ashworth, 91, of Carrollton, GA, formerly of Decatur, died Thursday, November 8, 2007.  She was preceded in death by her husband, U.S. Army Col. Talmadge D. Ashworth; sister, Virginia Minor Jarrott; and brother, G. C. Minor, Jr. Mrs. Ashworth is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Jim Kesler of Carrollton, Shelley and Ron Lee of...

Lillian Russell Sherman

Lillian Russell Sherman

Nov 7, 2007

Mrs. Lillian Ruth Russell Sherman died November 7, 2007.  Surviving are her brother, Homer Arthur "Russ" Russell, Ft. Walton Beach, FLA; Grandson, John C. Sherman, III, Atlanta, GA; daughter-in-law, Dorris L. Sherman, Asheville, NC; several nieces & nephews.  Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 10, 2007 at two o'clock at Floral Hill Memory Gardens.  Dr. Frank H.Crumpler officiating.  In...