Obituaries

Victoria L. (Vicki) Mcginnis

Victoria L. (Vicki) Mcginnis

Feb 26, 2005

An angel on earth is now part of the heavenly host. Mrs. Victoria L. (Vicki) McGinnis, 53, of Decatur passed away Saturday, February 26, 2005. She will be sorely missed, as she touched the lives of all whom she met. Vicki recognized the light of God in every person no matter how lowly. She never saw a problem she did...

William Esco Edwards

William Esco Edwards

Feb 25, 2005

EDWARDS-Mr. William E. Edwards of Avondale Estates died Friday, February 25, 2005.  He was born and raised in the Atlanta area, where he lived his entire life.  Mr. Edwards was a member of Avondale First Baptist Church.  He was a graduate of Georgia Tech and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.  He is survived by his son,...

Helen Grace Shoemaker

Helen Grace Shoemaker

Feb 24, 2005

Mrs. Helen Grace Shoemaker, 75, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2005.  Her precious son, Dave preceded her in death.  She was a devoted and loving mother and wife.  Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Dan J. Shoemaker, Sr.; her son, Dan J. Shoemaker, Jr.; daughters, Mary Rosalind Shoemaker Eaves and Nancy Annabelle Shoemaker Newell; granddaughters, Amy Marie Shoemaker Carpenter,...

Rostislav S. Liagin

Rostislav S. Liagin

Feb 24, 2005

Rostislav S. Liagin died Thursday, February 24, 2005.  He is survived by his daughter, Vera Gargano; granddaughter, Sabrina Danan; and grandsons, Nicholas, Michael, and Alexander.  The Liturgy Service will be at 10:40 AM Friday and the funeral service will be at 12:30 PM at St. Mary of Egypt Russian Orthodox Church, Woodstock Road, Roswell.  Father John Townsend will officiate.  Interment...

Jerry Pickens Moser

Jerry Pickens Moser

Feb 23, 2005

MOSER-Mr. Jerry P. Moser of Slidell, LA, formerly of Atlanta, died Wednesday, February 23, 2005.  He is survived by his wife, Beverly of Slidell, LA; mother, Dorothy Stanton; sister, Paula L. Adams, both of Lithonia, GA; children, Tiffany Boudin of Marietta, GA, J. P. Moser of Stone Mountain, GA; step children and grandchildren of Louisiana.  Funeral services will be held...

Freddy Bailey

Freddy Bailey

Feb 23, 2005

Mr. Freddy Bailey, age 50, of Decatur died Wednesday, February 23, 2005. Mr. Bailey was an avid baseball fan. He is survived by his wife, Judy Whitley; mother, Constance Corn of Decatur; sister, Maria Eskew of Covington; brother, Richard Bailey of Tinley Park, IL; sons, Jerry M. Whitley, Jr. and Joseph M. Whitley, both of Decatur; daughter, Tracy A. Carter...

Minnie Mae Wray

Minnie Mae Wray

Feb 22, 2005

Mrs. Minnie Mae Wray of Atlanta died Tuesday, February 22, 2005. She was a member of Druid Hills United Methodist Church, Quillian Sunday School class, and the Decatur Lioness club. She was the beloved wife of George C. Wray, Sr., mother and homemaker. Mrs. Wray worked with handicapped children. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, George and Trudy Wray...

J. Wallace White

J. Wallace White

Feb 22, 2005

J. Wallace White, 67, of Stone Mountain, died February 22, 2005.  He was a member of Scott Boulevard Baptist Church for many years. He was in the Army Reserve for three years.  He graduated from Atlanta Law School.  Mr. White was an Officer at large with the State Board of Probation and he was retired from the Georgia Department of...

Margarite Langston

Margarite Langston

Feb 21, 2005

LANGSTON, MargariteMrs. Margarite ?Rita? Jordan Langston, 91, of  Livingston, AL, formerly of Atlanta, died Monday, February 21, 2005. Mrs. Langston was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Langston. She is survived by two sisters, Agnes Jordan Davis of  Livingston, AL, Edna Jordan Hefner of New Tripoli, PA; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Wednesday,...

Louie Curtis Shields

Louie Curtis Shields

Feb 21, 2005

Louie Curtis Shields of Decatur died Monday, February 21, 2005. He was a member of Martha Brown United Methodist Church, and was a long-time employee and retired from the US Postal Service. A devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Catherine Shields. He is survived by his daughter and...

Tanya Hensler

Tanya Hensler

Feb 20, 2005

Miss Tanya Hensler of Snellville died February 20, 2005.  She is survived by her parents, Ted & Laura Hensler of Snellville; brother & sister-in-law, Doug & Machelle Hensler of Duluth; grandparents, Clarence & Frances Williams of Lilburn and Billy & Edna Hensler of Clarkston; great grandmother, Ruby Cheatham of Clarkston; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Funeral services...

Paul L. Rippy

Paul L. Rippy

Feb 19, 2005

Mr. Paul L. Rippy, age 83, of Decatur, GA passed away Saturday, February 19, 2005 after a brief illness. He was born in Copperhill, Tennessee, spending his adult life in Atlanta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Olive Rippy. Paul was an insurance executive working with the Crum & Foster Insurance Companies. During World...

Richard Earle Fadner

Richard Earle Fadner

Feb 17, 2005

Mr. Richard Earle Fadner of Decatur died Thursday, February 17, 2005.  He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army.  Mr. Fadner worked at Christian Towers in Decatur. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Ross E. Tillman; nieces and nephews, David and Ernestine Tillman of Flower Mound, TX, Bud and Sandra Martin of White Bluff, TN,...

Dr. Mark E. Gutzke

Dr. Mark E. Gutzke

Feb 17, 2005

THE Reverend Doctor Mark Elias-"Because Thy Loving kindness is better than life...my lips shall praise thee." The Reverend Doctor Mark Elias Gutzke, Pastor Emeritus of Chapel Woods Presbyterian Church in Snellville, GA, entered the Lord's presence on Thursday, February 17, at his home in Snellville, Georgia. He was 78. Mark Gutzke was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on September 24,...

Geneva Miller Humphries

Geneva Miller Humphries

Feb 16, 2005

Mrs. Geneva Miller Humphries, age 89, of Atlanta died Wednesday, February 16, 2005. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church for 40 years and retired from First National Bank after 25 years of service. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Len Oden of Atlanta; brother, Marshall Miller of Smyrna; sister-in-law, Katherine Miller of...

Patricia A. Conway

Patricia A. Conway

Feb 16, 2005

Patricia York Conway of Largo, FL, formally from Stone Mountain, GA, died Wednesday, February 16, 2005. She is survived by her sons, Chris E. Conway, Largo, FL and Jayson Conway, Stone Mountain, GA; her daughters, Allison Elaine Edwards, Lakeland, GA and Meganne P. Conway, Largo, FL; her sister, Georgia Ann York, Thompson, GA; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral...

Byron H. (B. H.) Palmer

Byron H. (B. H.) Palmer

Feb 16, 2005

Byron H. Palmer (B.H.), age 86, of Decatur died Wednesday, February 16, 2005. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1942 and was a licensed professional engineer with Atlantic Steel Company for over 35 years. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Corps of Engineers in Korea. Mr. Palmer is survived by his wife, Margaret (Held); daughter...

Oren Strawn

Oren Strawn

Feb 16, 2005

Mr. Oren Gattis Strawn of Atlanta died Wednesday, February 16, 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and Korea. Mr. Strawn retired from Coronet Industries after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice G. Strawn. He is survived by his son, Richard Strawn and his wife, Carol of Atlanta; daughter-in-law,...

Harriett Mildred (Mickey) Acree Bowers

Harriett Mildred (Mickey) Acree Bowers

Feb 15, 2005

Mrs. Harriet Mildred "Mickey" Acree Bowers, age 86, of Decatur, died Tuesday, February 15, 2005, peacefully after a long illness. She was born on December 30, 1918, the daughter of Leila Mamie Meeks Acree and William Ernest Acree of Atlanta. She is also predeceased by her first husband, Wilfred Augustus Gough Stalker on April 15, 1937; and her sister, Helen...

Harry Karafotias

Harry Karafotias

Feb 13, 2005

Mr. Harry Karafotias of Decatur died Sunday, February 13, 2005. He was born in Boston, MA on March 30, 1932. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He moved to Atlanta in 1953, where he married his loving wife, Amelia. Mr. Karafotias owned and operated service stations in the Emory area, and celebrated 50 years in business...