Obituaries

Jerry Michael

Jerry Michael

Jun 11, 2005

Mr. Jerry Michael of Virginia Beach, VA died Saturday, June 11, 2005.  He is survived by his sons, Jason Michael, Ryan Michael of Norcross; daughter, Jana Drinkard; and four grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Saturday, June 18th in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Rev. David Michael officiating.  Interment Westview Cemetery.  The family...

Elizabeth Sanderson Callaway

Elizabeth Sanderson Callaway

Jun 8, 2005

Elizabeth Sanderson Callaway, age 72, passed away June 8, 2005.  She is survived by her sister, Martha Sanderson, and her three children Karen Harty, Stephen Callaway, and George Callaway. She enjoyed volunteer work with various local organizations, and enjoyed spending time with her friends.  Her family would like to acknowledge and thank those that cared for her during her fight...

Trevis M. Collins

Trevis M. Collins

Jun 7, 2005

Mr. Trevis M. Collins of Decatur died Tuesday, June 7, 2005. He was born December 15, 1920. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Pythagoras Lodge # 41 F. & A. M. Mr. Collins is survived by his wife, Adele Collins; son and daughter-in-law, Trevis A. (Tony) and Kathy Collins of Snellville; grandson and...

Thomas Henry Moore, Jr.

Thomas Henry Moore, Jr.

Jun 7, 2005

Thomas Henry Moore, Jr., 97, of Avondale Estates died June 7 at his home. Born June 7, 1908 in Atlanta, GA., he was the son of the late Minnie Louella and Thomas Henry Moore Sr. He was the devoted husband of Mildred B. Moore for 77 years. Mr. Moore served in the Home Guard in Georgia during WWII guarding the...

Mary Lois Sexton

Mary Lois Sexton

Jun 7, 2005

Mrs. Mary Lois Sexton of Chamblee died Tuesday, June 7, 2005. She is survived by her daughters, Janet Sexton of Doraville, Sue Phillips and husband Lamar of Lawrenceville, and Darlene Wilson and husband Gary of Chamblee; son, Leon Sexton and wife Mary of Snellville; sister, Martha Freeman of Norcross; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A...

Betty Jo Spiegel Sams

Betty Jo Spiegel Sams

Jun 7, 2005

Mrs. Betty Jo Spiegel Sams of Snellville died Tuesday, June 7, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl M. W. Sams, and daughter, Donna Marisa Sams. She is survived by daughters, Cheryl Sams Long of Snellville, Teresa Sams Jackson of Kennesaw; son, John Wayne Sams of Lawrenceville; sister, Faye Hayes of Newnan; 5 grandchildren, Cheri Tarpley Dourron,...

Lucille Ingrid Lydia Walters

Lucille Ingrid Lydia Walters

Jun 6, 2005

Mrs. Lucille Ingrid Lydia Walters of Birmingham, AL, formerly of Atlanta died Monday, June 6, 2005. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 10th at Scared Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Father Eric Walters officiating. Interment Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at A. S. Turner & Sons.

Frank Millwood

Frank Millwood

Jun 6, 2005

MILLWOOD-Mr. Frank Millwood of Conyers died Monday, June 6, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Christine Millwood; sons, David Millwood, Johnny Millwood, Daniel Millwood, Bobby Millwood, all of Conyers, GA; brothers, David Millwood of Sacramento, CA, Donald Millwood of Alabama, Edward Millwood of Lawrenceville, GA; sisters, Sara Singleton, Terri Millwood, both of Conyers, GA, Darlene Chapman of Winder, GA;...

Wanda Christine Mcelyea

Wanda Christine Mcelyea

Jun 4, 2005

Mrs. Wanda Christine McElyea, age 82, daughter of Elmer and Margaret Fielden, born March 31, 1923, died Saturday, June 4, 2005. A loving Pastor's wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was an active participant at Briarlake Baptist Church. She assisted her husband of 63 years, Chaplain Homer McElyea in the start up of three missions including First Baptist Church of...

Minnie Lee Akin

Minnie Lee Akin

Jun 3, 2005

Miss Minnie Lee Akin, 91, of Atlanta died Friday, June 3, 2005. Minnie Lee was born November 17, 1913 to Ira Curtis Akin and Susie Bragg Akin in DeKalb County, the fourth of 12 children born to her parents. After her mother died in 1939, she assumed the role of mother to her younger siblings and the entire family. She...

Annie Bell Watkins

Annie Bell Watkins

Jun 3, 2005

Mrs. Annie Bell (Bob) Watkins of Decatur died Friday, June 3, 2005.  She is survived by her husband, Ernest Watkins; daughter, Vivian Orosz of Stone Mountain; son, Ron Watkins of Woodstock; daughter-in-law, Linda Sholar of Fayetteville; sisters, Geneva Bonds, Blanche Covan and Florine Threlkeld; brothers, R. C. Crocker, Billy Ray Crocker, all of Anderson, SC; granddaughters, Lillie White of Warrenton,...

Clarence Oliver Walker

Clarence Oliver Walker

Jun 2, 2005

Mr. Clarence Oliver Walker of Decatur died Thursday, June 2, 2005.  He was a member of Grant Park Lodge #604 F&AM. He is survived by his wife, Tommie Walker; daughters and sons-in-law, Florette and Tommy Mayo of Conyers, GA, Peggy and Clay Carroll of Villa Rica, GA, Ann and Tim Maddox of Buford, GA; brothers, Johnny Walker, Pat Walker, Billy...

Rev. Dumas B. Shelnutt, Sr.

Rev. Dumas B. Shelnutt, Sr.

May 30, 2005

The Rev. Dumas B. Shelnutt, Sr., 85, died May 30 at Budd Terrace at Wesley Woods in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born on February 19, 1920, in Franklin, Georgia, the fourth son of the late John Amos and Winnie Mae Gentry Shelnutt. He was a graduate of Centralhattchee High School in Heard County and then attended Young Harris College, Georgia...

Colvin W. (Corky) Duren

Colvin W. (Corky) Duren

May 28, 2005

Colvin (Corky) W. Duren, Jr. of Decatur died Saturday, May 28, 2005.  He is survived by his companion, Robert Walker of Decatur; mother, Inez Allison of Rex; sister, Deborah Allison of Powder Springs, Sharon Allison, Rose E. Duren, both of Decatur; nieces, Ashley and Lauren Allison; nephew, Evan Allison; and great niece, Aidan Kemp.  Funeral services will be held at...

Mrs. W. Floye Jones

Mrs. W. Floye Jones

May 24, 2005

Mrs. W. Floye Jones of Atlanta died Tuesday, May 24, 2005. She was a native of metro Atlanta and worked for the I.R.S. for many years. She was formerly co-owner of Burns Service Station in Emory Village. Mrs. Jones was a member of Peachtree Baptist Church, the LaVista Women's Club, the Tucker Women's Club and the Starlight Chapter #421 Order...

Felicitas J. Blanco

Felicitas J. Blanco

May 24, 2005

Mrs. Felicitas J. Blanco of Atlanta died Tuesday, May 24, 2005.  She was a communicant of Immaculate Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Blanco is survived by her son, Raymond Blanco of Atlanta; sisters, Gilberta Munoz and Dr. Juana L. Munoz, both of Atlanta, Ina Soles of Warner Robins; and brother, Mr. & Mrs. Max F. Munoz of Atlanta. Funeral services will...

Nancy Love Carter

Nancy Love Carter

May 22, 2005

Nancy Love Carter, age 41, of Dacula died Sunday, May 22, 2005. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilburn Carter. She is survived by her daughter, Alexandra Al-Awabdy of Dacula; mother, Mrs. Dorothy Carter of Dacula; brother, Walter Carter of Woodbury, MN; sisters, Mary Alice Carter of Monticello, Julia Wiley of Lilburn, Dorothy T. Dooley of Tucker, Martha...

Christina White

Christina White

May 21, 2005

WHITE ?Christina Biggers White, 83, died unexpectedly at her home this past Friday, May 20, 2005. She is predeceased by her husband of 56 years, John D. White. A fourth  generation Atlantan,  she was a descendent of one of the original pioneers of Atlanta, Dr. Stephen T. Biggers. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart School. Spry and energetic to...

Walter Holt

Walter Holt

May 20, 2005

Mr. Walter Holt of Atlanta died Friday, May 20, 2005.  He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Air Force.  He was an officer with the City of Decatur Police Department for 20 years.  Mr. Holt  is survived by his mother, Alice Kelly of Decatur; son and daughter-in-law, Rickey and Jennifer Holt of Ellenwood; son, Kenneth...

Charles Toney

Charles Toney

May 20, 2005

Charles W. Toney of Decatur passed away Friday, May 20, 2005. He is survived by daughter, Sharon Henslee; son, Chuck Toney; sister, Eloise Jackson; grandson, David Henslee; four great grandchildren; beloved companion, Barbara Collier and the extended Collier family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Toney and grandson, Joshua Henslee. Graveside services will be held at the...