Obituaries

Leonard Max Vinson

Leonard Max Vinson

Jun 20, 2010

Leonard M. Vinson, age 80, passed away on June 20, 2010.  Leonard was born in Colquitt, Georgia to Callie & George Vinson. After graduating as the valedictorian of his class, he moved to Atlanta in 1947 to go to Southern Business College. Upon graduation, he took a job and soon there after enlisted in the Army during the Korean conflict....

William Clyde Shepherd, Jr.

William Clyde Shepherd, Jr.

Jun 18, 2010

William Clyde Shepherd, Jr. a long time resident of DeKalb county, died Friday, June 18, 2010, at age ninety-six.  He was born on May 1, 1914, in Atlanta, at the home of his parents, Clyde and Mabel Shepherd.  He was the oldest of six children, three brothers -- Charles, Dan and Harold and two sisters - Elizabeth and Margaret.  His...

Thomas Hugh Pendley

Thomas Hugh Pendley

Jun 18, 2010

Thomas Hugh "Bubba" Pendley of Birmingham, Alabama passed away Friday, June 18, 2010. Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Susie Pendley, Clarkston, Georgia, and brothers, Howard, Bobby, and Jack.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary, cherished children, Carolann (Lamar) Butts, Cynthia (Mike) Landrum, grandchildren, Sarah (John Michael) Powell, Jason (Amber) Likis, and...

Joseph Vincent Baglio

Joseph Vincent Baglio

Jun 18, 2010

Mr. Joseph Baglio, age 87, of Tucker, GA died Friday, June 18, 2010.  He was a veteran of World War II, proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps.  The son of a baker, he loved working with his hands, baking bread and watching old movies. Mr. Baglio met and married his wife of 65 years, Margaret H. Baglio, when...

Jorge Luis Carrillo

Jorge Luis Carrillo

Jun 18, 2010

Jorge Luis Carrillo Godoy, 46, of Atlanta died on June 18, 2010 at Hospice Atlanta after a valiant battle with colon cancer. He was a native of Concepcion, Chile. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Beth) Schwantz Carrillo of Atlanta. Jorge was predeceased by his mother, Gladys Godoy Henriquez. He is also survived by his father, Jorge Felidor Carrillo...

Johnny P. Rolader

Johnny P. Rolader

Jun 18, 2010

Mr. Johnny P. Rolader, 80, a longtime resident of Atlanta and retired Area Supervisor with the City of Atlanta passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June, 18, 2010.  He was the husband of the late Mrs. Elena Evelyn Moore Rolader.  Mr. Rolader was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U. S. Army and was a...

Clara Constance (Connie) Hinesley

Clara Constance (Connie) Hinesley

Jun 17, 2010

Mrs. Connie Hinesley, of Douglasville, GA, the loving wife of W. M. Hinesley of 52 years, died Thursday, June 17, 2010.  She loved life and her family. Mrs. Hinesley enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking and taking care of others.  She is survived by her husband, W. M. Hinesley; daughters and sons-in-law, Tracey and Richard Harrison of Loganville, Vickie and Rick Woodall...

Willie Darnell Cooper

Willie Darnell Cooper

Jun 17, 2010

Mr. Willie Cooper, 17, of Atlanta, died Thursday, June 17, 2010.  He attended Dunwoody High School and was a lover of music, especially “Old School” R&B.  Willie was a loving son and grandson.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Freda Elaine Clark Cooper.  He leaves behind to mourn his passing, his father, Larry “Big Larry” Cooper; paternal grandparents,...

Arlen Marion Little

Arlen Marion Little

Jun 15, 2010

Mr. Arlen M. Little, 78, of Atlanta died Tuesday, June 15, 2010. He was a veteran who served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. After his military service, he became a successful businessman for 35 years as president and co-owner of Coin Device Service, Inc. Mr. Little is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean Hipp...

Juanita Patterson Nail

Juanita Patterson Nail

Jun 15, 2010

Juanita Marie Patterson Nail, age 94, died peacefully at her home in Decatur, GA on June 15, 2010.  She was born in Macon, GA on December 23, 1915.  She was the daughter of the late Charles Ivey Patterson II and the late Willie Anne Rowe Patterson of Montgomery, AL.   She was predeceased by her husband, Ellis Franklin Nail from Iowa,...

Bonnie Mountain Rouzer

Bonnie Mountain Rouzer

Jun 15, 2010

Mrs. Bonnie Mountain Rouzer, 91, of Decatur died Tuesday, June 15, 2010. She was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 27, 1919 to William and Gladys Schram Mountain and grew up in Good Thunder, MN. After attending college in Mankato, MN, she married Norbert Rouzer and moved to Minneapolis, MN in 1939. From there, she relocated to Wausau, WI...

Clara Pugh Vining

Clara Pugh Vining

Jun 15, 2010

Mrs. Clara Pugh Vining, 86, of Decatur, GA died peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2010.  She was born in Buford, GA on December 31, 1923 to Ezra & Delphia Pugh, Sr.  She graduated from Buford High School in 1943 where she was valedictorian of her class. Mrs. Vining was an active member of Clairmont Hills Baptist Church for 54 years. ...

Frances Baldwin Moore

Frances Baldwin Moore

Jun 15, 2010

Mrs. Frances Laura Moore of Decatur died Tuesday, June 15, 2010.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Francis Moore; and daughter and son-in-law, Norma Rose and Jeff McGraw. She is survived by daughters, Susan Hill (Forrest) of Conyers, Holly Kline (Roger) of Atlanta; son, Robert Moore of Daytona Beach, FL; grandchildren, Forrest Hill, Jr., Michael Hill, Misty...

Vivian Inez Brewer

Vivian Inez Brewer

Jun 14, 2010

Mrs. Vivian Inez Brewer, 82, of Douglasville died Monday, June 14, 2010. She was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Henry Skinkle and Annie Mae Gouge Skinkle. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Rufus E. Brewer.  She is survived by children, Gene (Lisa) Brewer, Jefferson, Deborah (David) Jackson, Bishop, Vicki Hall, Atlanta, Robin...

Willard Wyatt

Willard Wyatt

Jun 13, 2010

Local notices were not published.

Frank James Dale, Sr.

Frank James Dale, Sr.

Jun 13, 2010

Frank J. Dale, Sr. (born Skundale), 93, of Decatur,  loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and highly decorated WWII veteran, recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor, passed away Sunday, June 13th  in Atlanta. He was an avid golfer, continuing to play into his early nineties.

 

He was the youngest of seven children, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, attending Tech...

Felix Earl Snipes

Felix Earl Snipes

Jun 11, 2010

Rev. Felix Earl Snipes, born December 20, 1933, entered into the eternal presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June11, 2010. He is at home. He lived and has finished his life well. Rev. Snipes served fifty-nine years in fulltime ministry combining message, music and magic. He had been a member of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta...

Joe Wheeler Fain

Joe Wheeler Fain

Jun 10, 2010

Mr. Joe W. Fain, 85, of Decatur, died Thursday, June 10, 2010.  A native of Woodstock, GA, Mr. Fain was a 1942 graduate of Canton High School.  He was a graduate of the Los Angeles Art Center and a 1953 graduate of UCLA.  Mr. Fain served his country during World War II in the U. S. Navy.  He worked for...

Leo John Murphy

Leo John Murphy

Jun 10, 2010

Local notices were not published.

Prentice Lamont Radford

Prentice Lamont Radford

Jun 10, 2010

Local notices were not published.