Obituaries

Achilley Karatzias

Achilley Karatzias

Nov 12, 2009

No local notices were published.

Lt. Col. William Mead Wandall, Us Army (Ret.)

Lt. Col. William Mead Wandall, Us Army (Ret.)

Nov 9, 2009

Lt. Col. William Mead Wandall, U.S. Army (Retired), age 76, died November 9, 2009.  He was born May 9, 1933 in Camden, NJ, the son of the late Frederick G. Wandall and Thelma Summerson Wandall.  Colonel Wandall was a graduate of the University of Richmond.  He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1952.  Colonel Wandall served in the Vietnam...

Carl E. Dahlstrom

Carl E. Dahlstrom

Nov 9, 2009

 Carl E. Dahlstrom, "Big C", 83, a longtime resident of Atlanta, died Monday, November 09, 2009. Big C was born on July 21, 1926 in Pennsylvania and grew up in Lakewood, NY. He graduated from Springfield College, Springfield, MA. Big C was an avid sports fan and fisherman. He was a sportswriter in upstate NY, primarily covering world class boxing...

Evelyn Wright Mahaffey

Evelyn Wright Mahaffey

Nov 9, 2009

Mrs. Evelyn Mahaffey of Decatur died Monday, November 9, 2009.  She is survived by her husband, James W. Mahaffey, sons James A. (Carolyn) and Alan B. Mahffey; grandsons Alexander and Colen Mahaffey, Hohn Whatley (Molly), and granddaughter Jennifer Whatley Fletcher (David), and five great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at Central Congregational UCC on Thursday, November 12th at 11...

Dr. William J. Vanderyt

Dr. William J. Vanderyt

Nov 9, 2009

Beloved local physician passes peacefully

 

William John Vanderyt, MD, a local orthopedic surgeon, passed away Monday, Nov. 9, succumbing to brain cancer at age 60 after a three-month bout with the disease. He died peacefully, surrounded by his closest family and friends. A true family man, loyal friend and gifted physician, his loss has devastated his family, friends, patients...

Greg Moseley

Greg Moseley

Nov 8, 2009

Mr. Greg Moseley, 46, of Snellville died Sunday, November 8, 2009. He is survived by his parents, James and June Moseley of Snellville; sister, Susan Clackum; nieces, Candice and Morgan; aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family and close friends. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 12th. ...

James Joseph Richardson

James Joseph Richardson

Nov 8, 2009

Mr. James Joseph Richardson of Atlanta died Sunday, November 8, 2009. He attended Immaculate Conception, Marist High School and Georgia Tech in Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Leslie Richardson and his mother, Agatha Theresa McDevitt. He is survived by his children, Abigail Elizabeth Gentry-Richardson of Chattanooga, TN, Anna Margaret Gentry-Richardson of Atlanta; sisters, Theresa McDonough...

Thomas Wayne Owen

Thomas Wayne Owen

Nov 8, 2009

Thomas Wayne Owen, or just Wayne, died Sunday, November 8, 2009. Born on July 30, 1950; he was a loving husband, father, brother, and patriot who lived his life on his own terms. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Owen; and his daughters, Nicole Hope Owen King and Micaela Elaine Owen; his son-in-law, Frank King; his brother, Billy Owen,...

Rabun Harper Lunsford

Rabun Harper Lunsford

Nov 6, 2009

Mr. Rabun H. Lunsford, age 80 of Decatur, passed away Friday, November 6, 2009. He retired from Georgia Power after many years of service and was a Navy veteran, having served during the Korean War. Mr. Lunsford was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Julia Lunsford and brothers, Edison, George and Ted Lunsford. He is survived by his...

James Eugene Wilson, Sr.

James Eugene Wilson, Sr.

Nov 6, 2009

James Eugene Wilson, J.D., 86 passed away peacefully on Friday November 6, 2009. A native of Savannah, GA he was the son of the late Myrtle Thompson Wilson and Dr. James French Wilson. He graduated from Savannah High School, attended Univ. of GA for 1 year, entered the Marines during WWII, serving in the Philippines and China. He graduated from...

Margaret Rose Patrick

Margaret Rose Patrick

Nov 6, 2009

Margaret R. Patrick

                9/3/1943 - 11/6/2009

Memorial services for Margaret Rose Patrick were held at A.S.   Turner & Sons in Decatur on November 12.  She is survived by her son Michael J. Kroll, daughter-in-law Nicole Kroll, grandson Jonathan Kroll, her brother Bruce Patrick, sister-in-law Jacque Patrick and sister Connie Patrick.

 

Raul Barreto

Raul Barreto

Nov 5, 2009

No local notices.

Jacquelyn Campbell Aldridge

Jacquelyn Campbell Aldridge

Nov 5, 2009

Jacqueline Aldridge "Jackie" of Tucker died Thursday, November 5, 2009 from pneumonia.  Jackie was born 7/20/1933 in Boaz, Alabama to Madge and John Willis Campbell.  Jackie grew up in Alabama and received her bachelor's in elementary education.  After marrying Gilbreth Aldridge, Jackie and her husband moved to the Atlanta-area where they started their family and careers in elementary education.  Throughout...

James Harold Weeks

James Harold Weeks

Nov 5, 2009

Judge James H. Weeks

Judge James H. Weeks, known for his wit, fairness, and charm, died on November 5, 2009 at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Betty Williams-Weeks, her children Nancy and JP, her daughter-in-law Allison, and her granddaughter Piper.  He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law Terry and Dick Ingwersen of Atlanta,...

Frank Edward Johnson

Frank Edward Johnson

Nov 5, 2009

Frank Edward Johnson, 84, born in Atlanta, GA, entered into eternal rest at his home in Vero Beach, FL on November 5, 2009. He was preceded by his wife of 38 years, Helen, sisters, Georgia Witt Kelley and Mildred Davis, brother Grady A. Thompson, and brother in law Fred M. Kemp. Survivors include sister, Mary W. Kemp, brother in law...

Sammie Melvin Wise

Sammie Melvin Wise

Nov 4, 2009

Dr. Melvin Wise, age 82 of Atlanta, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 4, 2009.  Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, November 8, at Briarlake Baptist Church, 3715 LaVista Road.  Officiating at the services will be Dr. Tommy Ferrell, pastor.  The family will receive friends at A. S. Turner & Sons...

Judith Ann Gulledge

Judith Ann Gulledge

Nov 4, 2009

Judith Ann Gulledge, age 63, of Conyers died Wednesday, November 4, 2009.  She retired from North American Mission Board in Alpharetta with 18 years of service and prior to that she worked with West Lumber Company for 20 years.  Miss Gulledge was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Virginia Gulledge.  She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law,...

George Wesley Hooten, Jr.

George Wesley Hooten, Jr.

Nov 4, 2009

HOOTEN, George -

George Wesley Hooten, Jr., 89, died on November 4, 2009. George was a native Atlantan and grew up in the Sylvan Hills area. He attended Tech High and Georgia Tech. He served his country in World War II in North Africa, Italy and France as a B-24 gunner in the U. S. Army Air Corps. He was a...

Beverly Charlotte Waters

Beverly Charlotte Waters

Nov 4, 2009

Mrs. Beverly C. Waters, 76, of Tucker, GA died Wednesday, November 4, 2009.  She was preceded in death by her husband Major Worth Hewett.  Mrs. Waters is survived by her daughter, Rita Mitchell of Lawrenceville; step-son, Tim Hewett of Tucker; and grandson, Travis Mitchell of Lawrenceville.  Funeral services will be held Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the...

David Reid Mothershed, Jr.

David Reid Mothershed, Jr.

Nov 4, 2009

David R. Mothershed, Jr., 47, of Evansville, passed away at his home in Evansville, IN.  He was born July 1, 1962, in Tampa, Florida.  He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy West Point in 1984.  He served in the US Army from 1984 to 1991, when he received an Honorable Discharge as Captain.  He was employed in...