Obituaries

Charles Dailey Hostetter

Charles Dailey Hostetter

Nov 18, 2005

Charles Dailey Hostetter, age 82, a resident of Tucker, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 18. Mr. Hostetter was born November 14, 1922 and raised in Tuskeegee, Alabama. Charles graduated from Auburn University in 1948 and served his country in the Naval Air Force in World War II. As the Kraft Foods plant superintendent, he was instrumental in moving the plant...

Harrison Aubrey Towns

Harrison Aubrey Towns

Nov 18, 2005

TOWNS-Mr. Harrison A. "Buddy" Towns, age 80, of Lilburn died Friday, November 18, 2005.  A native of Scottdale, GA, he was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War serving in the U.S. Navy.  Mr. Towns was an Elder Emeritus of Ingleside Presbyterian Church.  He officiated at High School football, baseball and basketball games for 37 years.  He...

Elaine C. Landers

Elaine C. Landers

Nov 18, 2005

Mrs. Elaine C. Landers, 82, of Atlanta died Friday, November 18, 2005.  She was a native of Atlanta and attended high school in Memphis, TN. She retired as a paraprofessional for the DeKalb County Board of Education. Mrs. Landers was a member of the Joy Sunday school class at Heritage Hills Baptist Church. She also was affiliated with West Manor...

Robert J. Rogers

Robert J. Rogers

Nov 17, 2005

Mr. Robert J. Rogers died Thursday, November 17, 2005. He was a resident of Decatur and graduated from Avondale High School and Shorter College. Mr. Rogers served in the US Navy. He is survived by cousins. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 1 p.m. Monday, November 21st, Rev. Lee Mason officiating....

Evelyn Alford Smyly

Evelyn Alford Smyly

Nov 15, 2005

Mrs. Evelyn Alford Browder Smyly of Decatur died Tuesday, November 15, 2005. She is the daughter of the late Earl and Goldie Browder. She was a resident of Regency House and a member of the Red Hat Society. She was preceded in death by children, Sandra Alford Maddox and Robert Winston Alford; and brother, Walter Browder. She is survived by...

Carol Ann Scarborough Miller

Carol Ann Scarborough Miller

Nov 14, 2005

Carol Ann Scarborough Miller of Stone Mountain died suddenly on Monday, November 14, 2005.  She was born on February 23, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, Carol earned education degrees from the University of Georgia - Athens and Georgia State University.  She recently retired from the DeKalb County School System after a long and stellar career.  She was preceded in death by...

Thelma Mcgury

Thelma Mcgury

Nov 14, 2005

Thelma Lee McGury, 82, of Marietta, Georgia passed away November 14, 2005. Thelma was the proud Mom of 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She is survived by her children; James W. McGury, II, Marietta, Michael L. McGury, Germany, Debby McGury, Powder Springs, Peggy Murdock, The Woodlands,Texas and Mary McGury, Marietta; grandchildren; James W. McGury, III, Texas, Patrick...

Sarah Failing Short Calhoon

Sarah Failing Short Calhoon

Nov 14, 2005

Sarah Failing Short Calhoon, age 94, of Decatur, GA died Monday, November 14, 2005. For many years her Health Institute in Dover had branches in Milford and Wilmington. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m.  Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church in Atlanta. Survivors include her husband, Arthur J. Calhoon; son, Dr. Walter O. Short of...

Dr. Richard Brent Clow

Dr. Richard Brent Clow

Nov 13, 2005

Dr. Richard Brent Clow, Ph.D. died November 13, 2005 at Hospice Atlanta. He was born August 24, 1942 in Crisfield, MD. Dr. Clow retired from Georgia Perimeter College, Rockdale Campus as Professor Emeritus of History. He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Clow, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Clow of Fairfield Glade, TN; daughter,...

Philip Craig Morgan

Philip Craig Morgan

Nov 13, 2005

Craig Morgan, 59, beloved husband and devoted friend, died unexpectedly of natural causes on November 13. Son of the late Laurece and Robert Morgan, he was born in Stillwater OK and graduated from Ringling School of Art, Sarasota FL. He met his wife-to-be, Janie Keller, in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution advertising art department where they both worked. Married in 1971, they...

William Roland Jenkins

William Roland Jenkins

Nov 12, 2005

Mr. William Roland Jenkins, age 66, of Atlanta, died Saturday, November 12, 2005. He was a U. S. Army veteran. Mr. Jenkins worked for the Sheriff?s Department in DeKalb and Fulton Counties and for Mercer University. He was a member of the Georgia Magic Club and was a cameraman for many years at Stein Printing Company. He is survived by...

Melvin D. Stephens

Melvin D. Stephens

Nov 12, 2005

Melvin D. Stephens of Atlanta died Saturday, November 12, 2005. He is survived by his three sons, two grandsons, and one sister. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 14, at 12 noon in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. Dr. Frank Crumpler will officiate. Interment will be at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive...

H. Guy Jenkins, Jr.

H. Guy Jenkins, Jr.

Nov 12, 2005

Mr. H. Guy Jenkins, Jr. died Saturday, November 12, 2005. He was  preceded in death by his wife, Lucile Puckett Jenkins and is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Russell & Ronda Jenkins of Loganville, GA and Henry & Cynthia Jenkins, III of Cambridge, MA; grandsons, Andrew Jenkins & Austin Jenkins of Loganville, GA and Henry Jenkins, IV of Cambridge,...

Tina Hastings

Tina Hastings

Nov 11, 2005

Tina Hastings, 60, of Decatur, GA, died Friday, November 11, 2005.  A native of East Greenville, PA, she attended Temple University and graduated from Cabrini College.  She moved to Atlanta in 1969 to serve with the Mennonite Central Committee.  After her service with the Mennonite Committee, she was a real estate agent in the Atlanta area for 25 years, and...

James Marvin Guinn

James Marvin Guinn

Nov 11, 2005

Mr. James Marvin Guinn of Lilburn, a noble and dedicated veteran, found peace on Veteran's Day, Friday, November 11, 2005.  He is survived by his only son, James Patrick Guinn and his wife Laura "Sky" Guinn of Duluth, GA; step-daughters, Kyle Stewart/Cramer, Beth Olson, Lorri Sullivan; step-son, Roger Stewart; and numerous step-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.  Graveside services will be held...

Timothy K. Ramers

Timothy K. Ramers

Nov 10, 2005

Mr. Timothy K. Ramers died Thursday, November 10, 2005. He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Timothy Ramers and his mother, Virginia Ramers. He is survived by his father, Morris E. Ramers of Tucker; son, Joshua David Ramers of Duluth; brothers, Skip Ramers of Duluth, James Ramers of Snellville; and sister, Melanie Ramers of Decatur. Mr. Ramers graduated...

Robert E. Biggers

Robert E. Biggers

Nov 7, 2005

Dr. Robert E. Biggers of Tucker died Monday, November 7, 2005. Dr. Biggers graduated from Emory University and received his MS and PhD in chemistry from Princeton University. From 1955 to 1966, he worked as an atomic research scientist at Oak ridge, TN. From 1966 to 1993, he was a research chemist with the Coca Cola Company. He was considered...

James Crumbley

James Crumbley

Nov 6, 2005

Mr. James Crumbley of Decatur died Sunday, November 6, 2005. He was preceded in death by his mother Clarice G. Crumbley. He graduated from Heard County High School. He is survived by his father, Mr. Bob Crumbley; sister, Nancy Crumbley; and niece, Jennifer Tanner. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 12...

Lauren Elaine Young

Lauren Elaine Young

Nov 6, 2005

Miss Lauren Elaine Young of Decatur died Sunday, November 6, 2005. She is survived by her parents, Dave and Nicole Young; brother, Benjamin Young of Decatur; grandparents, Bobby Catchings, Doreen Hicks, Mason and Annemarie Young, Diane Young; and great grandparents, Ramona Hendricks, Neil and Yolande Young, Alan and Mary Ehnat. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, November 10th...

William Garlon Hunt

William Garlon Hunt

Nov 6, 2005

Mr. William Garlon Hunt of Decatur died Sunday, November 6, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Bloodworth Hunt and his son, Cecil Lamar Hunt. He is survived by daughter, Jackie Causey of Decatur; sons, William Stanley Hunt of Avondale Estates, Garlon Steve Hunt of Atlanta, Ernest Michael Hunt of Snellville, and Richard Baxter Hunt of Snellville;...