Obituaries

Wylie Garrick Moss
Oct 1, 2010
Funeral Home: AS Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Frances Richards Plagwitz
Sep 29, 2010
Frances Richards Plagwitz, age 87 of Atlanta, GA, died in her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. She is survived by her brother, Henry E. Plagwitz of Augusta, GA; nieces, Margie Plagwitz of Atlanta, GA; Maria Plagwitz of Augusta, GA; and Anne Spencer of Acworth, GA; and nephews, Billy Plagwitz of Lincolnton, GA and Ernie Plagwitz of Blythe, GA. She...

Dorothea Emma Mohme
Sep 28, 2010
Funeral Home: AS Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Edwin Bennett Upchurch
Sep 27, 2010
Edwin Bennett Upchurch, age 87, died Monday, September 27, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Atlanta native Evelyn Upchurch; two daughters, Carol O'Connor (Steve) of Tallahassee, FL and Joy Barmore (Rodney) of Flower Mound, TX; and son, Howard Upchurch of Johns Creek, GA; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Ed was a native Atlantan and served...

Elizabeth Scott
Sep 27, 2010
Mrs. Betty Peters Scott of Decatur died Monday, September 27, 2010. She was a member of Decatur First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Scott is survived by daughters, Barbara Parks Thompson of Conyers, Betty Ann Hugelmaier and her husband Doug of Inlet, NY; grandchildren, Michael and Elizabeth Parks, Keri and Michael Andre, Jill Thompson; and great grandchildren, Will and Jordan Parks,...

Frances Catherine Royal
Sep 26, 2010
Funeral Home: AS Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033
Susan Eleanor Lane
Sep 25, 2010
Mrs. Susan Williams Lane of Stone Mountain passed away September 25, 2010 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Sue's family and friends are saddened by their loss, but are lifted by Sue's spirit. She fought her battle with cancer with complete grace and dignity, the same qualities she exhibited through-out her life. Sue was a native Atlantan, born September...

Virginia Ewing King
Sep 25, 2010
Virginia Ewing King passed away September 25, 2010. She was a graduate of Girl's High School in Atlanta. Virginia was preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond E King Sr. Virginia was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was an active member at Clairmont Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Progressive Sunday School Class. She will be greatly...

Sara Allene Wade
Sep 24, 2010
Sara Allene Wade, 93, celebrated a joyous homecoming on September 14, 2010. Allene was born May 26, 1917 in Glenn, Georgia to James Howell and Bessie Wilson. She-was the second born of six children and was the last surviving family member. Allene was a graduate of Bessie Tift College and taught first grade in Georgia for 20 years. She then...
Jacqueline Clare Cahill
Sep 24, 2010
Mrs. Jacqueline Clare Cahill, 88, of Atlanta passed away September 24, 2010. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law William (Bill) & Judith Cahill of Kendall Park, New Jersey, Daughters and sons-in-law Mary Cahill and Rory Murphy of Atlanta and Laura and Brett Goldstein of New York, New York; daughter Elizabeth "Ann" Cahill of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Also surviving are her grandchildren...

Olin Eugene Hay
Sep 24, 2010
Mr. Olin Eugene “Gene” Hay, 77, of Oxford, died September 24, 2010. A native of Atlanta, Mr. Hay was a 1952 graduate of Roosevelt High School and later attended the University of Georgia. He served his country from 1953 -1954 in the U. S. Army. Mr. Hay was a long-time employee of Beck & Gregg Hardware and later a manufacturer’s...
Virginia Bargo
Sep 24, 2010
Mrs. Virginia Bargo, a longtime resident of Abingdon, died Friday, September 24, 2010 in Loganville, GA. Mrs. Bargo was a self taught artist who loved to paint. She was a member of Highlands Fellowship Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Bargo. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Pete and Marcia Bargo; granddaughters, Lisa...
Virginia Sanders
Sep 24, 2010
Funeral Home: AS Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Clarice Elizabeth Kennerly
Sep 23, 2010
Funeral Home: AS Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Marie Yancey Hurst
Sep 23, 2010
Marie Y. Hurst, of Dacula, GA, passed away on September 22, 2010 at the age of 92. She was a member of Snellville Methodist Church. Mrs. Hurst was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Hurst, a prominent builder and businessman of Atlanta. She is survived by her two children, L.L. Hurst with his wife Elaine of Knoxville, TN,...

Edna Louise Lathom
Sep 23, 2010
Edna "Peggy" L. Lathom, 81, of Decatur died Sunday, September 19, 2010. BornDecember 21, 1928 in Darlington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and EdnaTipton Ringler. She graduated from business school and worked at the local News-Tribune, before becoming a church Kindergarten teacher. Peggy was an active memberof Clairmont Presbyterian Church, where she formerly taught Sunday School...

Terence Kelly Orman
Sep 23, 2010
Terence Kelly Orman of Atlanta, GA died September 19, 2010 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Memphis, TN on December 21, 1948. He attended Christian Brothers High School and The University of Memphis where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and graduated with a degree in Physical Science. In 1981...
Julia Frances Swanson
Sep 22, 2010
Julia Goins Swanson, 92, of Decatur passed away peacefully on September 23, 2010. Julia was an avid bridge player her whole life, playing in as many as three clubs each month. She was proud to be a member of the Atlanta Girls High Class of 1935 and maintained friendships with many of her classmates throughout her life. She was an...

James Thomas Haralson, Sr.
Sep 22, 2010
Mr. James Thomas Haralson, Sr. of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, September 22. 2010. He was preceded in death by his son, Robbie Lee Haralson. Mr. Haralson is survived by his wife, Dolly Haralson; daughter, Paula Sakas and her husband Nicholas; sons, James M. Haralson; James T. Haralson, Jr. and his wife Rachael; brother, Ben T. Haralson, Jr. and his...
Rita Teresa Compher
Sep 20, 2010
Rita Teresa Taff Compher went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 20, 2010. Born in Lowell, MA on September 6, 1925, Rita was 85. She was the third of eight children of Edward and Mary Taff. She was married to Clarence William (Bill) Compher in 1946, her husband of 52 years. She was preceded in death by...
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