Obituaries
Ruth Davis Wall
Mar 2, 2007
Ruth Jane Davis was born a twin on September 24, 1916 in Wrens, Georgia to Zemmie Gunn Davis and John Davis. She and her family lived on their farm until shortly after her father's untimely death when she was 15. They then moved to Thomson, GA where she met her future husband, Reginald Wall. They graduated from Thomson High School....
Polly Ellen Turco
Mar 2, 2007
Mrs. Polly Ellen Turco of Decatur died Friday, March 2, 2007. She was a gifted porcelain artist and active within the china painting community. She dedicated herself to this rare art form and its traditions by teaching others. She is survived by three daughters, Marie Turko Garcia, Atlanta, Kelly Turco, Los Angeles, CA., and Jennifer T. Woloschinow, Marietta; sons, Jamie...
Jacquelyn Ann Couch
Feb 28, 2007
Jacquelyn Ann Couch of Chamblee died Wednesday, February 28, 2007. She was employed with Epps Air Service and was also a former Eastern Airline Flight Attendant. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Jenean Couch of Blairsville, GA; nephew, Ben Couch of Doraville; and niece, Paulette Couch of Athens, GA; and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services...
Williamson Aubrey Taffar
Feb 26, 2007
Aubrey Taffar, age 89, died Monday, February 26, 2007 following a brief illness. Aubrey was pre-deceased by his wife of 45 years, Barbara McGaughey Taffar who died in 1987. He is survived by his four daughters and their husbands: Patty Patterson and Dave Bonar of Dover, Delaware, Peggy and Craig Wyvill of Atlanta, Audrey and Tony Stallworth of Greensboro, NC...
Virginia Thaxton Merritt
Feb 26, 2007
Mrs. Virginia Merritt of Atlanta died Monday, February 26, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Bob Merritt of Atlanta; son, Tom Merritt of Cary, NC; daughter, Karen Naff of Huntsville, AL; grandchildren, Matt and Courtney Merritt and Cassie Naff; sisters, Christine Shurling, Mary Adkin, and Joyce Mosley; and brother, Howard Thaxton. Funeral services will be held in the chapel...
David William Langtim
Feb 26, 2007
Mr. David William Langtim of Atlanta died Monday, February 26, 2007. He is survived by his mother, Shirley J. Langtim of Atlanta; and brother, John Langtim. Graveside services will be held at Decatur Cemetery on Friday, March 2nd at 1:30 P.M. Rev. Brent Keyes and Rev. Hugh McKee will officiate. A. S. Turner & Sons
Jane Irene Kreiling Mell
Feb 25, 2007
Mrs. Jane Irene Kreiling Mell, of Atlanta, wife of James Robert Mell, died Sunday, February 25, 2007. She was born in Atlanta on June 5, 1924 to Irene and Robert G. Kreiling. She graduated from Druid Hills High School, Class of 41 and Agnes Scott College, Class of 45. She was a devoted mother, wonderful wife, superb corporate wife, entertainer...
Jason Swinks
Feb 24, 2007
"Sometimes You Have to Camouflage Your Heart"Jason Thomas Swinks, age 33, of Decatur, GA died in a fatal motorcycle accident on February 24, 2007. He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas (Tommy and Ann) Swinks of Lilburn and one brother, Dustin Swinks, also of Decatur, his paternal grandmother, Ann Swinks Chewning of Lawrenceville; numerous...
Josephine L. (Jo) Milam
Feb 24, 2007
It is with great sorrow that we announce that Mrs. Jo Milam passed away on Saturday, February 24th at the age of 79 after a battle with lung cancer. Jo was born on July 15, 1927 in Eminence, Kentucky but settled in Atlanta, Georgia at a very young age with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Moore. ...
Thomas (Tom) Brodnax
Feb 23, 2007
Thomas(Tom)Henry Brodnax died peacefully in his home at Clairmont Lake Place on Friday, February 23, 2007. He was born August 29, 1918, only son of Henry and Jessie Dearing Brodnax in Decatur, Georgia. He lived in Decatur his whole life with the exception of the time he was in service in the Army Air Corp. during W.W.II where he served...
Christopher Lee Rohrer
Feb 23, 2007
Christopher was born on Dec 21, 1979 with a congenital heart defect; and after his life-long fight to live, he died in his mother's arms on Feb 23, 2007 at the age of 27. This amazing young man touched so many hearts during his short life. He was born with a broken heart but had more heart than anyone who...
Mary Perryman Mccann
Feb 23, 2007
Mary E. McCann of Decatur died Friday, February 23, 2007 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her daughters, Paula McCann of Norcross and Margaret McCain of Smyrna; sisters, Eleanor Roberts of Evansville, IN and Tina Perryman of Smyrna; three grandchildren; caregiver, Connie Perryman; two great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March...
Jack Bryant
Feb 23, 2007
Jack Bryant was called to glory on Friday, February 23, 2007 after complications of heart surgery. Jack was a loving husband, beloved father, and doting grandfather who loved home and hearth, country, travel, and sports. Born on the family farm in Smith County, Mississippi on August 9, 1927, Jack was the second son of 6 children of Wylie O. and...
Howard G. (Bud) Stewart
Feb 22, 2007
Mr. Howard G. (Bud) Stewart, Jr. of Decatur died Thursday, February 22, 2007. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U. S. Army. Mr. Stewart retired from Prudential Insurance Company and was a charter member of Decatur Church of Christ, presently Northlake Church of Christ. Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by his son, Howard Thomas Stewart. He...
Dorothy L. Roberts
Feb 21, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy L. Roberts, 85, a long-time resident of Decatur, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at home, due to complications from Parkinson's Disease. Dot Roberts was devoted to her family and her husband of 56 years, Edwin Thomas Roberts, who passed away eight years ago. They were members of the Eastlake Methodist Church and later the Decatur First...
Dorothy Roberts Prator
Feb 19, 2007
Dorothy Ruth Prator of Atlanta passed away February 19, 2007 after a short illness. Mrs. Prator was an "A Life Master of Bridge", enjoyed gardening, and loved her dog, Tuffy. She is survived by her son, Bob Prator and wife Vicky of Lawrenceville; daughter, Mindy Nelson and husband Keith of Roberta; grandsons, Robert Prator, Jr., Jeffrey Petree; granddaughter, Heather Garrison;...
Hugh Van Eaton, Jr.
Feb 18, 2007
Hugh Van Eaton, Jr., age 63, of Tompkinsville, KY died Sunday, February 18, 2007 in Atlanta, GA. He was in Atlanta attending the funeral of his aunt, Hazel D. Minor. Born February 7, 1944 in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of retired Pastor Dr. Hugh Van Eaton, Sr. and Cora Kathleen Minor Eaton of Atlanta, GA. Survived by one...
Martha Craft Pierce
Feb 18, 2007
Mrs. Martha "Madge" Pierce, age 91, of Tucker died Sunday, February 18, 2007. She was a member of North Decatur United Methodist Church. Being preceded in death by her husband Fred Pierce and her daughter Genie Williams, she is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Frechia and Frank Barrett of Tucker; Catherine and Kenneth Haynes of Snellville; one sister, Vivian...
Lois West Ragan
Feb 18, 2007
Mrs. Lois Irene Ragan of Atlanta died Sunday, February 18, 2007, which would have been the 18th wedding anniversary of her and her late husband Howard Ragan, Sr. She is survived by her sons, Mark Byess, Jr., Paul and Diane Byess, Michael and Lisa Byess, Scott and Tina Byess; daughters, Denise and Richard Smith, and Tammy and Buddy McCoy; step-daughters,...
Frances Bodderdet Loisel
Feb 16, 2007
Frances Bosserdet Loisel of Decatur died Friday, February 16, 2007 after a battle with cancer that she faced with her usual good humor and grace. Born in Hattiesburg, MS on February 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George Emil and Ruth McDonald Bosserdet. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
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