Obituaries
Parry Bailey Janis
Apr 7, 2010
Mrs. Parry Faye Janis, 95, of Atlanta, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Born in McDonough, Georgia, she was a buyer for Regenstein’s Department Store. Mrs. Janis was a member of The Temple. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 9 at Crest Lawn Memorial Park with Rabi Alvin Sugarman officiating. A. S. Turner & Sons (404) 292-1551.
Lenora Evans Ray
Apr 6, 2010
Mrs. Lenora Evans Ray, 89, of Decatur, Georgia, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Ray. She is survived by her son, Michael E. Ray, and his wife, Dianne K. Ray, of Atlanta; a sister, Betty Abbott of Montevallo, Alabama; a granddaughter, Nikki Ray Pielop, and two great-grandchildren, of Houston, Texas. Mrs....
Faydeen Trott
Apr 6, 2010
Mrs. Faye Trott, 78, a longtime resident of Stone Mountain, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Mrs. Trott retired from the DeKalb County School System with over 30 years of dedicated service. She was a devoted, loving wife, mother, and Maw-Maw.She was preceded in death by her son, Aubrey Lee Dobbs, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 48...
Pansy F. Trotter
Apr 5, 2010
PANSY F. TROTTER, 89, Atlanta, GA (11-26-1920 to 4-5-2010) It is with heartfelt sadness that we must announce the passing of Pansy after a courageous battle with cancer. She passed away with dignity and peace on Monday, April 5, 2010 in her home surrounded by her family. She grew up in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, and was married to Clay...
Johnie F. Amberson
Apr 5, 2010
Johnie Francis Amberson died Monday April 5, 2010, she was 83. She is survived by daughter, Jane Sticher, son-in-law, Ken Sticher; grandchildren, Sarah and Bryan Collins and Michael Sticher. Johnie was preceded in death by husband Dr. Talmadge Richard Amberson and son Tal Jr. Johnie dedicated her life to others as a pastor’s wife and nurse’s assistant. Services at Indian...
Christopher Sean Nelms
Apr 5, 2010
Mr. Christopher Sean Nelms “Chris”, 28, of Lawrenceville died Monday, April 5, 2010. An avid dancer, Chris was a lover of life and his many friends. Surviving are his parents, Tony and Tonya Nelms of Lawrenceville; his beloved daughter, Cali, a Boston Terrier; maternal grandmother, Clara Preece of Torrence, CA, uncle, John Nelms, and aunt, Darlene and Mac Wakefield; and...
Robert B. Morris
Apr 5, 2010
Decorated WWII Veteran Witnessed MacArthur’s Return to the Philippines
Robert Beahrs Morris, distinguished Atlanta businessman and a World War II veteran decorated for “outstanding heroism in action in support of amphibious landings” in the war against the Japanese in the Pacific, died Saturday. Mr. Morris was a executive officer on Landing Craft Infantry Gunboat 439, part...
John Jackson Smith, Sr.
Apr 4, 2010
Mr. John J. Smith, Sr. passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010. He is survived by his sons, John J. Smith, Jr. and Stan Smith; grandson, John Randall Smith; great granddaughter, Alexis Ann Smith; sister, Jewell E. May; brother, Iowa Pierce Smith; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner &...
Robert Lewis Morris
Apr 4, 2010
Robert Lewis Morris died suddenly on April 4, 2010 in his own home. Bob was born May 9, 1937 in Raleigh, NC and attended Morningside Elementary School in Atlanta, GA He graduated from York Community High School in Elmhurst, IL and graduated in 1959 from Georgia Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at Georgia Tech, he worked at...
Jimmie R. Cowart
Apr 4, 2010
Mrs. Jimmie R. Cowart “Nana”, 78, of Tucker, GA died Sunday, April 4, 2010. Mrs. Cowart was a very loving and giving person. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Billy E. Cowart. Mrs. Cowart is survived by her sons, Michael Cowart, Eddie Cowart; daughter, Vickie Woods; sister, Peggy Nix, five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. ...
Elzie Mason "Doc" Strange
Apr 3, 2010
Elzie Mason “Doc” Strange, 94, of Decatur, GA died April 3, 2010. A native of Atlanta, Elzie was born March 6, 1916 to Charlie Edwin and Josie Mae Hester Strange. He was a 1934 graduate of Boys High School and a 44 year employee of AT&T until his retirement in 1978. Elzie was a long-time member of Peachtree Christian Church,...
Lillian Ritchie Sharian
Apr 3, 2010
Mrs. Lillian “Ritchie” Sharian, 78, of Decatur, GA died Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was born in Griffin, Georgia on May 30, 1931 to Joseph Charles Ritchie and Mamie Lillian Miller Ritchie. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Marie Ritchie Wilson; her fraternal grandparents, James Charles Ritchie and Minnie Lynch Ritchie, maternal grandparents, James Washington Miller,...
Joseph Martin Reynolds
Apr 2, 2010
Joseph Martin (Marty) Reynolds who spent much of his life studying physics, working on computers, operating and maintaining ham radios, riding motorcycles, and enjoying his family, died on Friday, April 2, 2010. He was sixty-nine years old. A dedicated scientist, Marty Reynolds excelled in physics at St. Xavier High School and Xavier University in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. While...
Mamie Milam Mcknight
Apr 1, 2010
Mrs. Mamie Milam McKnight of Decatur, GA, formerly of Knoxville, TN and Sheffield, AL, died on Thursday, April 1, 2010. Mrs. McKnight was born in the Chestnut Glade Community in Weakly Co., TN. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1931 and was employed by the Federal Extension Service in Henderson and Benton Counties in TN. She taught school...
Dorothy Lindsey
Apr 1, 2010
Mrs. Dorothy “Genie” Lindsey, 70, of Tucker, GA died Thursday, April 1, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Dan Lindsey; daughter, Shelley Thompson of Atlanta, GA; grandsons, Kyle Thompson, Krystopher Thompson, both of Hammond, IN; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Susan Hill of Cumming, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at the Atlanta...
Margaret Wright Dooley
Mar 31, 2010
Mrs. Carol W. Dooley, 82, of Lilburn, GA died Wednesday, March 31, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband G. Carroll Dooley, Jr. Mrs. Dooley is survived by her son, Donald E. Dooley and his wife Kate of Ft. Mill, SC; daughter, Lynn Swanson and her husband Brian of Stone Mountain, GA; grandsons, Ben and Sam Dooley. She...
Jack Lanier Evans
Mar 29, 2010
Mr. Jack Lanier Evans of Maysville died Monday, March 29, 2010. He was preceded in death by his son, Jackie Evans, Jr. Mr. Evans is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jean Evans; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Kay and Rodney Kittrell, Mary Ellen and Von Wynn, Lisa and Duane Holland; son, Steve Evans; sisters, Joyce Baxter and her husband...
I. C. Orr
Mar 29, 2010
Mr. I. C. “Ivey” Orr, 92, of Clarkston died Monday, March 29, 2010. He served his country during World War II in the U. S. Army. Mr. Orr was a long time member of Clarkston United Methodist Church and had worked for The Ford Assembly Plant in Hapeville, retiring in 1982 after a career of thirty years. He is survived...
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