Obituaries

Zayne Barr Cromer
Jun 11, 2007
Mrs. Zayne Barr Cromer of Lilburn died Monday, June 11, 2007. She taught Home Economics at Snellville Middle School before her retirement. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Cromer Lonergan and her husband William of Atlanta; brothers, Bill Barr of Marshallville, GA, Hugh Barr of Pensacola, FL; and former husband, Buddy Cromer of Conyers, GA. A memorial service will...

Edna Hayes Graham
Jun 10, 2007
Mrs. Edna Hayes Graham, age 90, of Summerville, NC, formerly of Decatur, died Sunday, June 10, 2007. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur. Ms. Graham is survived by her daughter, Anne Graham Miller of Cedar Key, FL; sons, Daniel A. Graham, Jr. of Atlanta and Philip A. Graham of Greensboro, NC; sister, Marion H....

Mignonne Reavis Mather
Jun 9, 2007
Mignonne Reavis Mather, age 91, of Duluth, and a former resident of Avondale Estates from 1954 until 1998, died Saturday, June 9, 2007. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 11 at 11:00 A.M. at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, 3000 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, with ministers, Joe Glenn and Al Bastian officiating. A native of Summerville, GA, Mrs. Mather was an...

Linda Hogan
Jun 9, 2007
Linda Deakins Hogan passed away Saturday, June 9, 2007 after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma. Linda was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN to Robert and Anna Deakins. She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Hogan, and they settled in the Decatur, GA area. She was employed by Northlake Mall as a Guest Services Manager, and also co-owned...

Steve John Farmakis
Jun 8, 2007
Mr. Steve John Farmakis, age 82, of Suwanee, GA, passed away Friday, June 8, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Voula of 52 years; his daughters and sons-in-law, Tess and Wayne Murphree, & Anna and Randy Pelky; his son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Ellen Farmakis; brother, George Farmakis of Ohio; seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Funeral services will...
William (Bill) Lansdell
Jun 8, 2007
William (Bill) Lansdell died on June 8 in Northeast Atlanta Health and Rehabilitation Center, also under the care of Hospice, following a series of illnesses. He was the only son of the late Fredrick and Atwood Lansdell, and was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ora Lee Lansdell and granddaughter, Julie Annette Adams. Those left to cherish...

Fielding Launius Williams
Jun 8, 2007
Mr. Fielding Launius "Decatur" Williams, Jr., 83, of Decatur died Friday, June 8, 2007. He was a native of Statham, GA, and graduated from Boys High School in Atlanta. Mr. Williams was a member and deacon of Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Clarion Sunday School class. He was in the insurance business for 45 years and...

Frank A. Carlock
Jun 7, 2007
Mr. Frank A. Carlock died Thursday, June 7, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Carlock of Gore, VA;son, Randall A. Carlock of Covington, GA; daughter, Carol A. Reynolds of Decatur, GA; step-sons, Raymond Truelove of Winchester, VA & Benjamin B. Truelove of Las Vegas, NV; step-daughters, Pamela Francis of Winchester, VA & Karen Jo Grey of Acworth,...

Michael John Maloof, Sr.
Jun 7, 2007
Mr. Michael John Maloof, Sr., formerly of Atlanta, died Thursday, June 7, 2007. He retired from the City of Atlanta Police Department after 30 years of service. He also served with the Cobb County Sheriff's Department and was Chief Deputy of Floyd County. Mr. Maloof served as president of the Fraternal Order of Police and was a member of the...

Rubye Massey Carmichael
Jun 7, 2007
Mrs. Rubye Massey Carmichael passed away June 7th, 2007, at Hospice of Conyers. She was dearly loved by family and friends and was a beautiful lady, who was an inspiration to family and caretakers throughout her recent trials and illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Carmichael, Sr., and by her son James A. Carmichael, Jr. ...
George H. Smith, Jr.
Jun 6, 2007
George H. "Skipper" Smith, Jr., 62, a native of Atlanta, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007 following complications from surgery. He is survived by his widow, Cheryll; a sister, Jane Boyd Sams; two daughters, Elizabeth Smith and Michelle Duckett; and a grandson, Michael Garofalo. Skipper attended Grady High School and was a graduate of Georgia State University, where he was a...

William Michael Whitten
Jun 6, 2007
William Michael (Mike) Whitten, age 60, a native of Atlanta, died peacefully after a brief illness, on Wednesday, June 6, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Whitten. Survived by mother, Elizabeth Whitten, Decatur; brother, Tom Whitten, Stone Mountain.; and sisters, Cindi Bancroft, Denver, CO, Nancy Leathers, Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews. A private celebration...

Jim Dangar
Jun 6, 2007
James Ivan (Jim) Dangar, 63, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 6th, 2007. He will be remembered as a loving husband, nurturing father and grandfather, devoted Christian and loyal friend. He loved golfing at the Atlanta Athletic Club, cheering for Georgia Tech sports, picking stocks, playing with his grandchildren and relaxing in his mountain home. Jim worked for Law Engineering...
Josephine Eugenia Martin
Jun 6, 2007
Mrs. Josephine Eugenia Martin, 84, of Stone Mountain, GA peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 14, 1922, in Biloxi, MS to George and Almeda Duvic, Jo was raised in Baton Rouge, LA and graduated from Louisiana State University. Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by...

Irene J. Smith
Jun 6, 2007
Irene J. Smith of Stone Mountain died Tuesday, June 6, 2007. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Edward Gerald and Jeanne Smith of Augusta; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Randy Johnstone of Atlanta; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas P. and Julia Smith of Jacksonville, FL; one brother; two sisters; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Graveside services will be...
Herbert R. Bergen
Jun 5, 2007
During the early morning of Tuesday, June 5th, Major Herbert R. Bergen, retired Salvation Army Officer, was in Salvation Army terminology, Promoted to Glory. Please keep in prayer his wife Gladys, sons and daughters-in-law Charles and Faye Bergen of Salisbury, MD, Majors Gary and Joy Bergen of Murfreesboro, TN, Joel and Teresa Bergen of Salisbury, MD and daughter and son-in-law...

Dorothy (Dot) Wright Michael
Jun 5, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Wright Michael passed away June 5, 2007 as a result of a fall. Dot was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Michael; parents, Mr.& Mrs. James Wright; and brothers, Walter, Ralph and Herbert. She is survived by sisters, Margaret and husband W. L. Beavers, Bert Armstrong, Jenny Malone; brother, Marvin L. and wife Hokie Wright; sister-in-law,...

Richard Herbert Rhodes, Sr.
Jun 4, 2007
Richard Herbert "Rusty" Rhodes, Sr., 62, businessman, professional photographer, registered real estate appraiser, and certified beekeeper died on June 4, 2007, of cancer at Hospice Atlanta. He was a member of St. Barnabas Anglican Church. Mr. Rhodes, a native of Macon, is survived by his wife Elma Lee McFall of Decatur; mother, Naomi Matthews Rhodes of Decatur; son, Richard Herbert...
Ruth Bennett Combs
Jun 4, 2007
Mrs. Ruth Bennett Combs, age 91, of Decatur passed away gently in her sleep, Monday, June 4, 2007. She is survived by her sister, Sara Bennett McKibben Sledge of Tucker; brother-in-law, Henry C. Causey of Stone Mountain; son, James Edward Combs, Jr. of Cumming; daughter and son-in-law, Suzon and Sam Cassady of Buford; grandchildren, James Michael Combs of Atlanta, Jennifer...

John Leake Thomas, Jr.
Jun 3, 2007
Mr. John Thomas, Jr. of Atlanta died Sunday, June 3, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Beth Rook; parents, John and Annette Thomas of Daphne, AL; sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Terry Conover of Abita Springs, LA; nephews, Tyler Culpepper of Mandeville, LA, Jason Culpepper of Daphne, AL; and niece, Jessica Culpepper of Murfreesboro, TN. A memorial service will...
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