Obituaries
Harry T. Pratt
Jul 11, 2007
Mr. Harry T. Pratt of Decatur died Wednesday, July 11, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Pratt; sons, Alan Pratt, Dave Pratt, Mike Pratt and Tom Pratt; daughters, Sharon Pratt and Melody Clark; eleven grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 14th in the chapel of A. S. Turner &...
Caroline Welch
Jul 11, 2007
Miss Caroline Welch of Atlanta died Wednesday, July 11, 2007. She was an active lifetime member of the Atlanta Baptist Tabernacle, attended the University of Georgia and was an avid Bulldog fan. Miss Welch worked for over thirty years for the Peachtree Podiatry Group and was a member and past president of the American Podiatric Medical Assistants Association. She is...
Mary Hise
Jul 11, 2007
Mary Kirkland Jones Hise, 82, of Phoenix, AZ passed away July 11, 2007. Mary was born in Rochelle, GA. After high school, she moved to Atlanta where she resided until 3 years ago. Mary was a retail associate for many years, past president of N Decatur Garden Club, member of the Daughters of American Revolution, and a 50 year member...
Dorothy Provine Alexander
Jul 11, 2007
Dorothy Provine Alexander, "Duffy," 96, of Doraville died peacefully on July 11, 2007, attended that day by her family and the devoted nursing staff at Lenbrook Square in Atlanta, GA. Her long life began with her birth in Grenada, Mississippi on May 10, 1911 to Charles Calhoun Provine and Pearl Dowell. She graduated from Grenada High School and attended Grenada...
Evelyn Kite Whitaker
Jul 9, 2007
Mrs. Evelyn Kite Whitaker, age 100, a life time resident of Atlanta, died Monday, July 9, 2007. She was a member of the Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. Mrs. Whitaker was preceded in death by her husband, William Reid Whitaker, Sr. She is survived by her son, William Reid Whitaker, Jr. of Buckhead; and two grandchildren, W. Langley Whitaker...
Jack A. Dempsey
Jul 9, 2007
Mr. Jack A. Dempsey, born May 24, 1930, passed away on July 9, 2007 at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Audrey Mae Dempsey; son, Richard Dempsey of Loganville, GA; daughter, Hazel Morris of Lilburn, GA; and five grandchildren, Brandi, Katie, Travis, Dustin and Brian. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday,...
Kathy V. Clifford
Jul 9, 2007
Kathy Leslie Vereen Clifford of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on July 9, 2007 in Hospice Atlanta after a 4 year battle with cancer. Kathy was born on January 14, 1957 in Miami, Florida; the daughter of Nancy L. Mussett Vereen and John R. Vereen. She graduated with honors from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1979. She is survived by her...
Lena Mcnelley
Jul 7, 2007
Mrs. Lena McNelley, of Atlanta, died Saturday, July 7, 2007. She was born August 13, 1906 in Paulding County. A homemaker, wife and mother, Lena lived in Grant Park for 70 years. She was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church. Lena loved life and loved the people who were a part of her life. Mrs. McNelley was preceded in...
Vivian Powell
Jul 7, 2007
Mrs. Vivian Powell, age 56, of Conyers died Saturday, July 7, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 11th in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. Rev. Benny Monkus will officiate. Interment Corinth Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday and from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M....
Ruth Cronan Kirby
Jul 4, 2007
Mrs. Ruth C. (Marion) Kirby of Clarkston died July 4, 2007. She is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law, Dr. Frank and Charlotte Kirby of Zebulon, Dr. John and Sue Kirby of Woodstock; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and Winona Ramsaur of North Carolina; sisters, Mrs. Muriel Tribble of Decatur, Mrs. Hazel Beasley of Raleigh, NC, and Mrs....
Oscar Gordan Jones
Jul 2, 2007
Mr. Oscar Gordon Jones of Tucker died Monday, July 2, 2007. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the 14th U. S. Army Air Corps from 1943-1945 in China. He was awarded the Air Medal and The Distinguished Flying Cross. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1950 and worked as a statistician with CDC retiring in...
Frank Mitchell Maloof, Sr.
Jul 2, 2007
Frank Mitchell Maloof, Sr.May 14, 1922 - July 2, 2007Frank Mitchell Maloof, Sr. passed away on July 2, 2007 at the age of 85. He was a native Atlantan, graduating from Commercial High School and the University of Georgia. He was proud to have served his country in World War II as a member of the 7th Infantry Division. He...
Bonnie Warren
Jul 2, 2007
Bonnie Warren of Lawrenceville, GA, formerly of Greenwood, died July 2, 2007. She was 88 years old. Daughter of Pete B. and Eloise D. Warren, Miss Warren was born in Greenwood County on December 9, 1918, and lived there until 1999, when she moved to Georgia to be closer to relatives. She was a longtime, employee of Greenwood Mills and...
Mattie Mccuen Grayson
Jul 2, 2007
Mrs. Mattie Opal Grayson, 74, of Decatur died July 2, 2007. Mrs. Grayson was a member of Calvary Community Church. She enjoyed country music and was an avid Braves fan. She is survived by her husband, George R. Grayson; son, Curtis Ray and Ann Dickerson, Covington, GA; daughter, Deborah K. and Bob Harrison, Conyers, GA; and five grandchildren. Funeral services...
Edith Irene Gilbert
Jul 1, 2007
Mrs. Edith Irene Gilbert of Atlanta passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2007, after a long illness. She is survived by her son, Jerry F. Gilbert, Sr.; grandson, Jerry F. Gilbert, Jr.; a host of nieces and nephews; and a close community of neighbors and friends. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. at Pleasant...
Marie Elodie Simmons
Jul 1, 2007
Marie Elodie LeBas Simmons passed on Sunday, July 1st , 2007 at Sunrise of Decatur Senior Living after a long illness. Marie devoted her life to education, children and family. Marie was born on September 24th, 1941, in Savannah, GA to Gertrude Kelly of Waverly, GA and Clemons Maurice LeBas of Ville Platte, LA. Marie was the eldest of 3...
Joseph (Frank) Shoemaker, Jr.
Jul 1, 2007
Joseph ?Frank? Shoemaker, age 85, a long-time resident of Decatur, died July 1, 2007 at home. He was born in Switzerland, SC and was a retired watchmaker/jeweler. Frank was one of the principal founding fathers of St. Thomas More Parish and managed the Immaculata Shop. He was very active in the St. Vincent DePaul Society and the Knights of Columbus....
Wofford E. Huggins
Jun 28, 2007
Mr. Wofford E. Huggins of Decatur died Thursday, June 28, 2007. He was a member of Pine Lake Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents J.E. and Ruth Huggins. Mr. Huggins is survived by his wife, Dorothy Huggins; daughters, Brenda Williams, Carolyn Massey, Wanda Waits, and Patricia Cannon; son, Sammy Britt; and sisters, Beth Broach and husband...
Walter F. Sanborn
Jun 28, 2007
Walter F. Sanborn of Grayson, formerly of Decatur, died Thursday, June 28, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise W. Sanborn and his only son, Walter F. Sanborn, Jr. Walter is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Dave Naumann of Northport, Ala.; daughter and son-in-law, Libby and Rob Morris of Grayson; daughter and son-in-law, Cyndi...
Arthur L. Hawk
Jun 28, 2007
Arthur L. Hawk, age 86, died peacefully from advanced prostate cancer. Mr. Hawk was born in Birmingham, AL, son of Nettie Irene Carter and Arthur L. Hawk, Sr. He was a 3-year veteran of WWII, a staff sargeant, and spent 6 months of that time in Alaska. He retired in 1980 after 30 years with the ACL railroad. He was...
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