Obituaries
Cecil Raymond Bedford
Dec 11, 2004
Cecil Raymond Bedford, 87, died peacefully December 11, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by four days by his brother, Marvin E. Bedford. Also preceding him were his parents, Cecil Raymond, Sr. and Beatrice Abernathy Bedford. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Lineberry Bedford; daughters, Barbara Byrd of San Antonio, TX, Georgia Bedford of Decatur, GA,...
Joseph C. Miller
Dec 9, 2004
Mr. Joseph C. Miller, 68, of Morganton, GA, formerly of Conyers died Thursday, December 9, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Sara H. Miller; children, Lamar and Deborah Singleton of Conyers, GA, Angie Davis of Woodstock, GA, Ann and Jack Jackson of Atlanta, GA; brothers, Alex Miller of Dawson, GA, Barney Miller of Americus, GA, Billy Miller of Marietta,...
Bruce C. Hubbard
Dec 8, 2004
Mr. Bruce C. Hubbard of Atlanta died Wednesday, December 8, 2004. He is survived by two daughters, Judy Lipscomb and her husband George of Atlanta, Julie Ryan of Atlanta; granddaughter, Ryhan Leigh Sharp and her husband Mark; grandson, Christopher L. Ryan; and two great grandchildren, Rebecca Marie Sharp and Donovan Isaac Ryan. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 10th...
Nancy Pat Phillips
Dec 8, 2004
Nancy Patterson Phillips passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 from Alzheimer's. She was predeceased by her two older sisters, Gertrude Granade and Gaynelle Brannon and by her niece Mary Philip, daughter of her twin sister Betty Ann Philip. Nancy was born in Atlanta in 1930, attended Girl's High School and graduated from Henry Grady High School. She graduated from...
Paul M. Griffin, Jr.
Dec 8, 2004
Mr. Paul M. Griffin, Jr., age 71, of Decatur died December 8, 2004. He is survived by his loving wife and son, Mary E. Griffin and Michael A. Griffin. No services are planned at this time.
Marvin E. Bedford
Dec 7, 2004
Marvin Eugene Bedford, 83, of Atlanta died Tuesday, December 7, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Raymond and Beatrice Bedford. Survivors include a sister, Norma E. Smith; brother and sister-in-law, Cecil R. and Lillian Bedford; eight nieces and nephews; treasured friend, Rodney Koonce; and a host of other relatives and friends. A former Sears and Eastern...
Kathy Stewart
Dec 6, 2004
Mrs. Kathy Stewart of Tucker died Monday, December 6, 2004. She worked as a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America for over 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Donald E. Stewart; daughter, Kelly K. & Edward Brzozowski of Lilburn; son, Brian C. Stewart & Jessica Roth of Decatur; sister, Victoria; and brothers, George and Eric. A memorial...
Lemon Biffle
Dec 6, 2004
Mrs. Lemon Biffle of Decatur died Monday, December 6, 2004. She is survived by her husband, William Biffle; daughter, Kimberly McElroy of Centerville, GA; son, Michael Biffle of Houston, TX; sister, Ruby Nash of Dacula, GA; and grandchildren, Sam McElroy of Centerville, GA, Reid, Riley and Ramee Biffle of Houston, TX. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of...
Ora Lee Lansdell
Dec 6, 2004
Ora Lee Lansdell, 86, a resident of Kings Bridge Retirement Center of Decatur, GA departed this life on December 6, 2004 to join her Lord. She was born in Atlanta, GA to the late John Flynn Nance, Sr. and Love Stamps Nance. The youngest of five children, she was preceded in death by siblings, Annette Nance Kinnett of Atlanta, GA,...
Mary Goldmer Carter Buffington
Dec 6, 2004
Mary Goldmer Carter Buffington was born in Banks County, GA on April 5, 1908 and died in Decatur on Monday, December 6, 2004. After marrying Rufus Edgar Buffington, they resided in Akron, Ohio for a number of years before moving to DeKalb County in 1931. Her beloved husband Rufus Edgar Buffington died in 1982. She was a real estate agent,...
Ann Longshore
Dec 6, 2004
Ann Pendergrass Longshore, 92, a resident of Clairmont Place of Decatur, Georgia died December 6, 2004. She was born in Fort Payne, Alabama to the late Porter G. Pendergrass and Margaret V. McSpadden. Ann was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Longshore, Sr., grandson Robert L. Longshore, III, and dear friend Mary Lou Fountain. She is survived by...
Arthur Kugel
Dec 5, 2004
Mr. Arthur Kugel, age 95, of Decatur died Sunday, December 5, 2004. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Decatur. He graduated from Northwestern University and served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a CPA and retired from the IRS. He was a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who found his true...
Lisa H. Hill
Dec 5, 2004
Mrs. Lisa H. Hill of Tucker died Sunday, December 5, 2004, following a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert S. Hill of Tucker; sons, Lance Hill of Cumming, GA, Jeff Hill of Covington, GA; grandson, Grant Hill of Winston-Salem, NC and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Born Lisa Horstkotte in Bielefeld, Germany, January...
Thomas Brent Koch
Dec 4, 2004
Thomas Brent Koch, age 71 of Atlanta, Georgia, died December 4th of complications from cancer. He was born in Flushing, New York, and was a graduate of Lehigh University. Thomas and his late brother, Louis Haller, ran a food export company, Waltkoch Ltd., based in Decatur and Puerto Rico. He is survived by his wife Jo, son Michael, and daughter,...
Herbert L. (H. L.) Black, Jr.
Dec 4, 2004
Mr. Herbert Lester (H.L.) Black, Jr. died December 4, 2004 at Wesley Woods Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Cox Black. H. L., as he was known to his friends and family, was born December 17, 1917 in Cartersville, GA. He moved to Atlanta at an early age, attended Atlanta Public Schools and graduated from Boy's...
Patricia A. Heitmuller
Dec 3, 2004
Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Ann Heitmuller of Atlanta died Friday, December 3, 2004. She was born in Berea, OH. She raised her children in Arlington, VA and Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Heitmuller was employed and retired from Georgia Tech, where she worked in the research division. She was an avid bowler and was a longtime officer with the Greater Atlanta Women's Bowling...
Pat Ramsey
Dec 3, 2004
Mrs. Pat Ramsey, 78, of Decatur died Friday, December 3, 2004. She was a member of North Decatur Road United Methodist Church and a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Mrs. Ramsey is survived by her husband, Morris Ramsey; daughter, Trish Burkhart; grandchildren, Josh, Shannon, and Alan, all of San Diego, CA. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m....
Mr. Jawdat Ghali
Dec 2, 2004
Mr. Jawdat ?Joe? Ghali of Suwanee died Thursday, December 2, 2004.He is survived by his wife, Marie Ghali; daughter, Suzane Bateham of Suwanee, GA; sons, Nicolas Ghali of Suwanee, GA, John Ghali of Alpharetta, GA, Roger Ghali of Lilburn, GA; seven grandchildren; sister, Julia Ghali; brothers, Gabe, Jack, and Giro Ghali. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,...
Mr. William Henry Biffle
Dec 2, 2004
Mr. William Henry Biffle of Norcross died Thursday, December 2, 2004. He is survived by his sisters, Imogene Taylor of Lithonia, GA, Margaret Compton of Augusta, GA; brothers, Robert Biffle of Scottdale, GA, Homer Biffle of Lithonia, GA; niece, Martha Lankford of Lawrenceville, GA; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December...
Mrs. Angela Ioannides
Dec 2, 2004
Angela Chotas Ioannides was a native Atlantan, daughter of Mary Gavalas and John Chotas. Angela was a member of the first co-ed class to complete the four-year program at Henry Grady High School. She was the principal organist and soloist at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation for over 50 years. Throughout her life, she added her voice to...
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