Obituaries
Ernest Ezra Royals
Jul 15, 2010
Mr. Ernest Ezra Royals, age 86, of Decatur died Thursday, July 15, 2010. Ernest was an Air Force Veteran from World War II and went on to become General Manager at the Southern Weighing and Inspection Bureau. He was a long time member of Briarcliff Baptist Church and had been president of his Kiwanis Club. He is survived by his...
Dorothy Fellows
Jul 14, 2010
Mrs. Dorothy (Dotty) Williams Fellows, 99, of Decatur, GA passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at VistaCare Hospice at Bud Terrace surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, George R. Fellows; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Leonard Williams of Dayton, OH; her sister, Kathryn McNerney of Middleburg, FL; and brother,...
Richard Henry Rice
Jul 12, 2010
Native Atlantan, Richard Henry Rice, died Monday, July 12, 2010 after a brief but valiant battle against an aggressive form of cancer. He would be 82 in September. Having grown up in Little Five Points with pins in a map while he tended his WW II victory garden, collected metal and guided a horse-drawn bakery delivery wagon on its weekly...
Ruth Davis
Jul 12, 2010
Mrs. Ruth D. Davis, age 87, of Atlanta, passed away July 12, 2010. Ruth was a charter member of Valley Brook Baptist Church and attended the very first service held on the property. She was active in all phases of church life from 1957-1977: Sunday School teacher, Training Union leader, WMU officer, Cradle Roll visitor, church choir, church visitation and...
Tula Woods Peacock
Jul 11, 2010
Tula Woods Peacock, 94, of Lawrenceville, formerly of Decatur, GA, died on Sunday, July 11, 2010. Tula was born on August 15, 1915 in Cleveland, TN to the late Julia Kelly Woods and Carl Woods. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John William Peacock of the Oakland City community. Surviving are: sisters-in-law, Elsie Peacock Hand,...
Johnnie T. Franklin
Jul 11, 2010
Mrs. Johnnie Thompson Bess Franklin, age 81, of Stone Mountain, GA passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010. She retired from Southern Bell after 37 years of service and was a faithful member of Rehoboth Baptist Church in Tucker. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to all that knew her. Mrs. Franklin was preceded in death...
Hugo Acacio Aguilera
Jul 10, 2010
Mr. Hugo Acacio Aguilera, 73, of Decatur died Saturday, July 10, 2010. A native of Cuba, Mr. Aguilera migrated to the United States in the late 1950’s, attended college and received his degree in mining engineering. He moved to Atlanta and began his own company, Aguilera Engineering Consultants. He was a longtime resident of Decatur and an avid supporter of...
Randall Duke
Jul 10, 2010
Randall Rex Duke (Randy), aged 55, passed away July 10, 2010. Randy is survived by his wife, Sharon, two daughters, Octavia McNiell and Sherry Louk; and son, Jason Shaw. Randy is also survived by two brothers: Jeffery A. Duke, Sr. and Brett Duke.
A memorial service will be held at Snellville Church of God, 2720 Centerville Highway, Snellville, GA on...
Joseph Michael Wheelock
Jul 10, 2010
Mike Wheelock, 64, of Decatur died Saturday, July 10, 2010. A native Atlantan, Mike was an avid fisherman and hunter and will always be remembered for his dry sense of humor, quick wit and a love for old western movies especially one’s staring the “Duke”. Surviving are his wife of 23 years, Ellen Wheelock; children, Lisa Wheelock, Shelley McAllister; Sandi...
Earline Jarrett Bearden
Jul 9, 2010
Mrs. Earline (Jarrett) Bearden, age 63 passed away peacefully in the presence of her family in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, July 9, 2010. A proud native and lifelong resident of Atlanta, Mrs. Bearden attended Grady High School, graduated from Hapeville High School, and continued her education at West Georgia College before taking on a career as a flight attendant for...
Barbara Ann Johnson
Jul 8, 2010
Mrs. Barbara Ann Johnson of Decatur died July 8, 2010. She is survived by her son, Donald “Randy” Johnson of Decatur; brother & sister-in-law, John and Mary Hobgood of Loganville: grandchildren, Skye Johnson, Haily Johnson, Donavon Johnson and Scott Johnson; one great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 12, 2010...
Harry L. Richardson
Jul 8, 2010
Mr. Harry Lawson Richardson, of Decatur, GA died Thursday, July 8, 2010. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and retired from General Motors Lakewood Plant after many years of service. Mr. Richardson was a member of Midway Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his son, Dale Richardson of Decatur; daughter, Celia Godfrey of Woodstock; sister, Emily Lee...
Barbara Jean Luttrell
Jul 7, 2010
Jean Luttrell died recently after a brief illness. She lived her entire adult life in the Virginia-Highland area of Atlanta, indeed all of that time in the same home, having moved there with her father, mother, sister, and brother when she was fifteen years old. Jean was a life long member of St. Mark United Methodist Church and participated in...
Martha Gable Clinkscales
Jul 7, 2010
Mrs. Martha Gable Ramsey Clinkscales, 74, of Charlotte, NC, died on July 7, 2010, in the loving care of her family. She was born in Atlanta, on August 22, 1935, the daughter of the late Olon and Josephine Ramsey. Mimi loved well and was well loved by her family and friends. She loved all living creatures intensely, especially her many...
Herbert Thrailkill
Jul 7, 2010
Mr. Herbert “Herb” Thrailkill, 84, of Atlanta died Wednesday, July 7, 2010. He graduated from the University of Georgia and proudly served his county in the U. S. Navy. Mr. Thrailkill was a member of Hapeville Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jane C. Thrailkill; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Thrailkill; sister, Augusta Madge Thomas; cousins, Dorris Martin...
Jeffrey Scott Roberts
Jul 7, 2010
Mr. Jeff Roberts, 45, of Atlanta died Wednesday, July 7, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Hollis E. Roberts. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Roberts; six brothers, Ed Roberts, Donnie Roberts, David Roberts, Dennis Roberts, Jerry Glawson, Randy Glawson; several aunts and uncles in Georgia and Alabama; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Roberts...
Willie Pearl Ivory
Jul 6, 2010
Miss Willie Pearl Ivory, 65, of Lithonia, Georgia died Tuesday, July 6, 2010. She is survived by her sons, James Ivory, Tyrone Ivory; daughters, Sharon Ivory, Beverly Ivory-Hannon, Monica Ivory–Poahc; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, and seventeen siblings. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with...
Peggy White Hayes
Jul 5, 2010
Peggy Jane Shoemaker Hayes, age 67, died Monday, July 5, 2010. She was born June 15, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA. She was predeceased by her husband, Zackary Harrison Hayes, Jr.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Richard White and Mr. Charles Reiff Shoemaker, III of Philadelphia, PA. She is survived by her sons, William Blair Hayes, Zackary Harrison Hayes, III...
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