Obituaries
Charles Lloyd Freeman
May 19, 2005
Charles Lloyd Freeman III died Thursday, May 19, 2005 in Atlanta. Mr. Freeman was a 1954 graduate of the University of Georgia, receiving the honor of Who's Who of American Colleges and Universities, Dean's List, Honor Roll, and treasurer of Sibma Kappa Chi Fraternity. Mr. Freeman retired from General Motors Acceptance Corporation after 33 years of service. He served in...
E. Mark Hibbard
May 18, 2005
Mr. E. Mark Hibbard, age 52, of Decatur died Wednesday, May 18, 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Whitney Hibbard of Tucker, GA; brother, Dr. & Mrs. Larry Hibbard of Lawrenceville, GA; sister, Mr. & Mrs. David Sprouse of Hendersonville, TN; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21st at 11:00 a.m. in the...
Claude T. Grizzard, Jr.
May 17, 2005
Mr. Claude T. Grizzard, Jr. was born in Winchester, TN on August 12, 1906 and died in Atlanta on May 17, 2005. He attended the University of Tennessee and the Georgia Institute of Technology. He was partner, past president and chairman of Grizzard Advertising and Grizzard & Haas. Many considered him the grandfather of direct mail and he was one...
Donald Browning
May 17, 2005
A beloved father, Donald Lafayette Browning, Jr., died on May 17, 2005 due to complications from a head injury. Although never given advantages in early life, Mr. Browning was rich with the love and respect of his family and friends earned through hard work, honesty and love of God. Born on January 27, 1916 to Donald L. and Virgie Green...
Margarette Coon
May 16, 2005
Mrs. Margarette Coon, formerly of Stone Mountain, died Monday, May 16, 2005. Mrs. Coon was a native of Birmingham, AL and graduated from Samford College where she sang in the acappella choir. She taught music for many years. She was the former Music Director at Lithonia Central Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible classes. She and her...
Dean Mctindal
May 16, 2005
Mr. Dean McTindal of Demorest died Monday, May 16, 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Hampton of Demorest; son, Russell McTindal of Lawrenceville; two grandchildren, Amanda and Brandon; and two aunts, Jean Hosch of Savannah and Mattie Farrell of Marietta. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 11 a.m. Thursday,...
Ruth Cotins Branch
May 15, 2005
Ruth Cotins Branch, a resident of Atlanta for the past 58 years, died at her home at Budd Terrace, on May 15, 2005. She was born on May 14, 1923 in New Hartford, New York. Her parents were the late Arthur S. Cotins and Freda Hyde Cotins. She was graduated in 1945 from Wells College in Aurora, New York, where...
Mary W. Bruce
May 15, 2005
Mary W. Bruce of Decatur died May 15, 2005. Mrs. Bruce was a member of Columbia Presbyterian Church for the past 57 years. She is survived by her son, James W. Bruce and wife Sonya, Flowery Branch; her daughter, Virginia and husband James Thompson, Furlong, PA; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 11:00...
Nick Paxton
May 14, 2005
Nick Paxton, age 90 of Decatur, passed away Saturday morning, May 14, 2005 after an extended illness. He was born in Ithaca, Greece to Demosthenes and Zacharati Paxinos. He served in the armies of the United States and Greece. He lived in the New York/New Jersey area most of his life where he was a restaurateur. He moved to Decatur,...
Bennie F. Sell
May 13, 2005
Mr. Bennie Sell of Decatur died Friday, May 13, 2005. He is survived by his sisters, Alma Lee of Louisiana, Bernice Williams of Sumner, GA; brother, Stanley Sell of Doraville, GA; nephew, Neal Jackson of Ellenwood, GA, Jack Carroll of Virginia; nieces, Jeannie Usher of Doraville, GA Elizabeth Severin of Conyers, GA, Jane Weidenmuller of Atlanta, GA; great niece, Julie...
Bessie Burgess Nichols
May 12, 2005
Mrs. Bessie Burgess Nichols died on Thursday, May 12, 2005, just a few days before her 89th birthday. She was born May 23, 1916 in Greene County, Georgia, to Agnes and Newton Burgess. Mrs. Nichols was a hostess in the Magnolia Room at Rich?s for 28 years and is remembered by many for her gracious hospitality, especially for the Saturday...
Jimmie Mills Guard
May 11, 2005
Mrs. Jimmie Mills Guard, age 90, formerly of Avondale Estates, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Lafayette Mills and Essie Rhea Mills, and her husband of 53 years, Harry Ernest Guard. Mrs. Guard is survived by her daughter, Judith Ree Guard of Alpharetta, son Charles Gary Guard, and daughter-in-law Judith Camp Guard,...
Judy Loraine Welch
May 11, 2005
Judy Loraine Welch of Macon died Wednesday, May 11, 2005. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Eddie Effel of Loganville, GA; two nieces, Angie and Cheree; two nephews, Todd and Brian, four great nieces, Megan, Emily, Clara and Audrey; three great nephews, Mason, Ethan, and Grant; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be...
Josephine Morris
May 11, 2005
Mrs. Josephine ?Jo? Morris, age 81, of Decatur died Wednesday, May 11, 2005. She was a retired teacher having taught in the Atlanta School system. She was an active member of Epworth United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Howard C. Morris; daughter, Rose M. Lowe of Lilburn; brother, Stephen Greiner of Talking Rock, GA; granddaughter, Elizabeth...
Virginia Talmadge
May 11, 2005
Mrs. Colonel Virginia Talmadge of Atlanta was Promoted to Glory Wednesday, May 11, 2005. She served over 41 years as an active officer with the Salvation Army retiring in 1976. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Charles Talmadge. She is survived by her daughter, Charlene Talmadge of Flowery Branch; and chosen daughter, Ellen Childress of Lawrenceville. Funeral...
Doyle H. Payne, Jr.
May 10, 2005
Mr. Doyle H. Payne, Jr. of Canton died Tuesday, May 10, 2005. He was born on January 20, 1921 to Doyle H. Payne, Sr. and Ollie Barden Payne. Mr. Payne graduated from Druid Hills High School and Emory University. He was formerly a personnel director for Delta Air Lines in the Caribbean area. Mr. Payne was a member of the...
Alice Carroll Orr
May 9, 2005
Mrs. Alice Carroll Orr of Duluth died Monday, May 9, 2005. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Betty and Dr. A. H. Fregosi of Duluth; niece, Sara McLeod of Decatur; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 11th, Rev....
Ellen N. Kent
May 9, 2005
Mrs. Ellen N. Kent died Monday, May 9, 2005. She graduated from Watts Hospital in Durham, NC as a registered nurse. She was a member of Briarcliff Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John D. Kent of Atlanta; sons and daughters-in-law, James D. & Frances Kent of Stockbridge and Alvin & Jenny Kent of Loganville;...
Paul Lance Arleo
May 9, 2005
Mr. Paul Lance Arleo of Stone Mountain died Monday, May 9, 2005. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 4 pm. Wednesday, May 11th. Graveside services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m. in Swain Memorial Park, Bryson City, NC. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at A....
Adalie Waters Gheesling
May 9, 2005
Mrs. Adalie Waters Gheesling of Decatur died Monday, May 9, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Edward L. Gheesling; sons E. Lance Gheesling, II of Dallas, TX; Kerry D. Gheesling and his wife Victoria of Stone Mountain; daughter, Laurelie Gheesling of Baton Rouge, LA; grandchildren, Tiffany Reimer, Kerry Allen Gheesling, Lindsay Gheesling, Scott Gheesling; and four great grandchildren. In...
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