Obituaries
Rev. Ford Baker
Nov 13, 2011
Rev. Ford Baker 69, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday November 13, 2011. Rev. Ford was born in Detroit, MI and went on to serve as a medic in the U.S. Air Force. He was a missionary in England for 12 years. He is predeceased by a daughter Patricia Marie, and survived by his loving wife of 50 years Margaret,...
Vivian Blanche Paulette
Nov 13, 2011
Mrs. Vivian Blanche Whitlow Paulette, June 1916-November 2011, resident of Decatur, GA. After a two year stay in Manor Care Nursing Home, Blanche passed away at age 95, peacefully. Blanche was born and raised in Roanoke, VA. She was one of three sisters born to the late Crozier and Lydia Whitlow and was the wife of the late Edward Wiltse...
Joyce Keebler Goller
Nov 12, 2011
Joyce Keebler Goller, formerly of Roswell Road, died peacefully Saturday, November 12, 2011, at the medical care facility where she had resided since 2005.Joyce was born April 19, 1927, in Adrian, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary Wheeler Keebler and Edwin John Keebler, her husband, William Goller, and her brother Donald E. Keebler (Sun City, AZ)Surviving...
Terry E. Duis
Nov 12, 2011
Terry Duis, age 71, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 12, 2011. Born in Mallard, Iowa, he was the son of Herbert and Darlene Duis, both deceased. Terry graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in accounting in 1965, joined Arthur Andersen, and became a Certified Public Accountant. After "cutting his teeth" for many years in Andersen's real-estate practice, he...
Sharon Kay Wall Gibson
Nov 10, 2011
Sharon Kay Wall Gibson, 65 of Tucker passed away on Thursday November 10, 2011. She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Charlie T. Wall and Wanda E. Dobson. Sharon was an active member of Scott Boulevard Baptist Church where she played piano for more than 25 years. Sharon is predeceased by her husband Jack Edgar Gibson and is the...
Theresa B. Foelsch
Nov 10, 2011
Theresa B. Foelsch, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011. She was born in New York City, and had lived in Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA, prior to moving to Atlanta in 1954. Mrs. Foelsch was an active member of The Atlanta New Neighbors League Association, where she was Social chairman, and President. She was an avid golfer...
Wanda Garrett
Nov 10, 2011
Ms. Wanda Garrett, 65, of Atlanta died Friday, November 10, 2011. Wanda was the only child of Roy and Jewell Stucky Garrett and was born and educated in Macon, GA. Wanda received her B.S. from the Women’s College of GA, her M.A. from Atlanta University, and her Ed. S. from Emory University. Wanda began her teaching career at the Southwest...
Emma P. Merriman
Nov 10, 2011
Emma P. Merriman, 95 of Atlanta, died November 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, W. V. (Bill) Merriman and is survived by her son, Gary W. Merriman; daughters, Judy Hart and Darlene McLelland; grandchildren, Gary V. Merriman, Bill Merriman, Steve Merriman, Bob Merriman, Brad McLelland and Mac McLelland; 14 great grandchildren; and 2...
James Sebastian Aliffi, Jr.
Nov 9, 2011
Lt. Col. James S. Aliffi, Jr., US Army retired, died November 9, 2011. Jim was a graduate of Benedictine Military School in Savannah, GA and received a BS degree from Armstrong State College in Savannah. He received an MPA degree from West Virginia University and retired after 26 years of service in the US Army. Jim also had a career...
Matina Z. Maduros
Nov 8, 2011
Matina Z. Maduros, 86, of Smyrna, died November 8, 2011. Mrs. Maduros was a long time resident of the Atlanta area and a retired professional tax consultant. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Chris P. Maduros; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jeff Coulter of Lawrenceville; son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Cielo Maduros of Smyrna; two grandsons; one...
Spiros Michael Zakas
Nov 7, 2011
Spiros Zakas, 70, a famous and legendary talent in the design industry, passed away on Monday November 7, 2011 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. A native Atlantan, Mr. Zakas was a graduate of Grady High School and began his career in 1969 as one of the first people to conceptualize designs with Lucite and to sell Plexiglass furniture....
Doris Combs
Nov 6, 2011
Doris Combs, of McDonough passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011. Mrs. Combs was born in LaGrange, GA and was the daughter of the late Johnny Lee & Jannie Henson Weldon. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jack W. "Buck" Combs. Survivors included her son & daughter-in-law Ricky & Doreen Morris Sr., grandson Ricky...
Charles Dillon Williams
Nov 6, 2011
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Vivian Blanche Brown
Nov 6, 2011
Miss Vivian Blanche Brown, age 99, a lifelong resident of DeKalb County died Sunday, November 06, 2011. Vivian worked 40 years for F. W. Woolworth’s corporate office. She was known for her love of church, people and animals, especially her dog “Bo”. She was a wonderful cook and leaves behind many friends and relatives who will miss her dearly. Funeral...
Dorothy Bruce Murphy
Nov 6, 2011
Dorothy Bruce Murphy died on November 6, 2011 from complications of Lewy Body Dementia after several years of declining health. A resident of the Fountainview Center, she was attended by her loving and devoted family, nursing staff and Crossroads Hospice nurses. Prior to her stay at Fountainview Mrs. Murphy resided at King'sBridge Retirement Center and her many caregivers there are...
Roy E. Glascoe
Nov 6, 2011
Mr. Roy E. Glascoe, age 91 of Avondale Estates, died Tuesday, November 6, 2011. He was a WWII B17 pilot and was a POW in Romania. He retired from C & S Bank and was a member of the Rotary Club in Avondale. Mr. Glascoe was preceded in death by his daughter, Elaine Williams and his son, Eddie Glascoe. He...
Emma Jean Cristiano
Nov 6, 2011
Emma Jean Cristiano passed away early Sunday morning, November 6, 2011. She was four months old. Emma was a very happy baby, always smiling and engaging even strangers with direct eye contact and a silly grin. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. We know she is now in God's hands and her spirit lives on. Emma...
Kevin Carbajal
Nov 6, 2011
Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Anne Banks
Nov 4, 2011
Anne Banks, 81, of Lilburn GA, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2011. Anne was born in Ellijay, GA to John Bradley Pettit and Ina Missouri Reece. She went on to retire from Gulf Oil Company. She’s predeceased by her husband, M.L. Banks and survived by her sons Alan (Glynn) Banks and Glen (Rose Marie) Banks, two granddaughters Meredith and...
Jewell B. Dendy
Nov 4, 2011
Jewell B. Dendy, 102, of Decatur, died on Friday November 4, 2011. Jewell was born in Birmingham, AL on March 9, 1909 to Lucy N. and Charles M. Beal. She graduated from Ensley High School and Birmingham Southern College and earned her MS degree from Wofford College. In 1972, Jewell and Rev. Marshall B. Dendy were married and lived as...
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