Obituaries

Emma H. Villar

Emma H. Villar

Sep 20, 2010

VILLAR, Emma –Emma Aurelia Herrera Villar passed away Monday, September 20, 2010 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. She was born July 8, 1925 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. She attended University of Havana and graduated at the top of her class with a PhD in Chemistry. Dr. Villar fled Castro's Cuba and came to the United States in...

Eula Mae Burnett

Eula Mae Burnett

Sep 20, 2010

Eula Stearns Burnett, (affectionately known as Boots), died Monday September 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings. She is survived by her brother, Rev. Leon David Stearns; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, September 24, 2010 at Crest Lawn Memorial Park...

Theresa Mae Germon

Theresa Mae Germon

Sep 19, 2010

GERMON, Theresa –Theresa Mae Summerour Germon of Decatur died Sunday, September 19, 2010. She was born in Moultrie, GA to the late Earl Lafayette Summerour, Sr. and Leita Mae Jerkins Summerour. Mrs. Germon was a retired LPN with Georgia Mental Heath. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannie Forrester of Decatur; son, Rick Germon of Acworth; grandchildren, Keith Forrester, Kenneth...

Frances Herndon

Frances Herndon

Sep 19, 2010

Mrs. Frances Arkley Herndon of Merritt Island, FL, passed away on September 13, 2010, at The Health Center of Merritt Island, Merritt Island, FL after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Herndon had recently celebrated her 90th birthday, and was a former resident of Decatur, GA. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband of twenty-five years, Mr. Robert S. Herndon, on December...

Thomas Edward Holmes

Thomas Edward Holmes

Sep 17, 2010

Funeral Home: AS Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

James Reinoehl Wagner

James Reinoehl Wagner

Sep 17, 2010

James R. Wagner, 86, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Emory Hospital surrounded by his loving family. James is a graduate of Yale University and served as a pilot in the 8th Air Force during WWII, completing numerous missions over Germany. James founded the Dynamo swim club and served as coach for several years. James also was...

James  Thomas Capps

James Thomas Capps

Sep 16, 2010

Mr. James T. "Jim" Capps, 76, of Stone Mountain died Thursday, September 16, 2010. Jim retired 22 years ago from AT&T as a Senior Transmission Engineer with 37 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rosa Capps; daughters, Katherine Capps of Conyers, Marilyn Capps of St. Simons Island; sisters, Jane Capps of Blythevlle, AR, and...

Jean Russell Rogers

Jean Russell Rogers

Sep 16, 2010

Mrs. Jean Russell Rogers, 77, of Austell died September 16, 2010. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 24, 2010 at 11:00 am in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Bishop L. Bevel Jones officiating. Interment Decatur Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at A. S. Turner & Sons. Funeral Home:...

Millard Harris Baker

Millard Harris Baker

Sep 14, 2010

BAKER, Millard – Mr. Millard Harris Baker, age 74, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away September 14, 2010 due to heart disease and kidney failure. He was born March 8, 1936, the youngest son of Kenneth and Margaret Baker, and was one of five children. He was born in South Carolina, but lived much of his life in Decatur, Georgia where...

Sarah Juanita Davis

Sarah Juanita Davis

Sep 14, 2010

Funeral Home: AS Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Ruth Mineard Smith

Ruth Mineard Smith

Sep 14, 2010

A native of Stow, Ohio, Ruth was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and her husband of 58 years, Robert G. Smith, Sr. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey, Timothy (Nancy), and Robert, Jr. (Deide); daughters, Hillary (Boyd), and Kelley (Daniel); 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and many...

Virginia Lucille Trump

Virginia Lucille Trump

Sep 13, 2010

VIRGINIA L. TRUMPGinny Trump, 65, resident of Decatur and former general manager of the Houston Mill House, died Monday, Sept. 13th. Ginny was one of the earliest female graduates of Emory�s School of Business, where she earned a BBA degree in 1967. She also held an MS in Taxation and the CPA professional designation.A successful executive and entrepreneur, her accounting...

Marianne Binford Feiler

Marianne Binford Feiler

Sep 13, 2010

Marianne Marholec Feiler, 56, of Stone Mountain, GA died on September 13, 2010 at her residence. Marianne was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta and grew up in DeKalb County. She graduated from Columbia High School in 1972 where she was a cheerleader and a member of both the National Honor Society and Beta Club. She attended Georgia Tech...

Frances Lillian Dawes

Frances Lillian Dawes

Sep 12, 2010

DAWES, Frances �Miss Frances Lillian Dawes peacefully passed away late Sunday, September 12, 2010. She was born to the late Frances K. Smith Dawes and Edgar E. Dawes in Atlanta on March 13, 1923. Frances attended Girls High School and Georgia State College. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. (Wm. F.) Mary Linda Bishop of Lake Burton; nieces, Valerie...

Wilfred Herman Hester

Wilfred Herman Hester

Sep 12, 2010

Wilfred Herman Hester passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2010. Mr. Hester was born in Mathiston, Mississippi on November 22, 1916. He attendedWood Junior Academy and went on to Mississippi State University where hegraduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. In 1943 he joined the Army AirCorps and served as a First Lieutenant. He was stationed in the Pacific on...

James Franklin Clay

James Franklin Clay

Sep 11, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. James Franklin Clay, 89, of Decatur, Georgia will be held at 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. James will be laid to rest in the Historic Warsaw Cemetery, Duluth.  Mr. Clay was received into the hands of the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2010. James enlisted...

James Franklin Clay

James Franklin Clay

Sep 11, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. James Franklin Clay, 89, of Decatur, Georgia will be held at 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. James will be laid to rest in the Historic Warsaw Cemetery, Duluth. Mr. Clay was received into the hands of the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2010. James enlisted...

Benz Lau

Benz Lau

Sep 10, 2010

Funeral Home: AS Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Betty Grace Anderson

Betty Grace Anderson

Sep 10, 2010

Betty G. Anderson 90, formerly of North Olmsted, Ohio passed away 09-10-2010 in Snellville, GA. She was the widow of Major F.L. Anderson, a career officer in the United States Air Force. As an Air Force wife, she traveled the world residing all over the United States, Guam, and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. In 1991 she settled down in Snellville,...