Obituaries
Todd Walter Pierce
Jun 30, 2009
Mr. Todd Walter Pierce of Dacula died Monday, June 30, 2009. He retired from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after 30 years of service as a noted graphic artist. Mr. Pierce was preceded in death by his father, Barney Pierce. He is survived by his mother, Mary V. Pierce of Lakeland, FL; son, Stephen Todd Pierce of Atlanta;...
Joseph Victor Llorens, Jr.
Jun 29, 2009
Mr. Joseph Victor Llorens, 88, of Stockbridge died Monday, June 29, 2009. He was born in Atlanta and raised in Grant Park. Mr. Llorens served his country during World War II in the U. S. Navy. He was decorated for his participation in the invasion of Palau, Angar, Okinawa and Iwo Jima. After his military service, Mr. Llorens joined his...
Sarah Lou Medford Johnston
Jun 29, 2009
Sarah Lou Medford (Sally) Johnston, 96, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009, in Vistacare Hospice at Wesley Woods Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Johnston was born to the late Fred S. Medford and Martha Underwood Medford July 15, 1912 in Clyde, North Carolina. She graduated Clyde High School, moved to Atlanta, and attended Georgia Baptist Nursing School. Mrs. Johnston worked...
Paul Alton Smith
Jun 28, 2009
Chairman of the Finance Committee, and as a teacher of Sunday School classes for over 35 years. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sarah Vaughan Smith; two children David and wife Judy Smith of Rome Georgia, Anne and husband Charles Moore of Milledgeville, Georgia; grandchildren Colin Moore, Jason and wife Yumi Smith, Jennifer and husband Jeff...
Barbara Wright
Jun 26, 2009
Barbara L. Wright passed away suddenly at the age of 88 on June 26, 2009. Barbara was born Feb. 15, 1921 in Evanston, IL. She lived in Tampa for more than 50 years before moving to Atlanta, GA in 2006 to be closer to her family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband John in 1991 after 50 years of...
Alice Hunter Patterson
Jun 25, 2009
Born October 7, 1928 in Tupelo, MS, died June 25, 2009 in Decatur, GA. She was the daughter of Alice Adams and John Pitman Hunter, both deceased, and the sister of Catherine Hunter Sadler and John P. Hunter, both deceased, as well as Fraser Lee Hunter of Southern Pines, NC. She is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, Thomas...
Gladys Conser Logue
Jun 25, 2009
Gladys (Conser) McNeil1 Logue, 96, of Atlanta, GA, died at home Thursday, June 25, 2009. Gladys was born January 17, 1913 in Alliance, Ohio to William Frederick Conser and Agnes Scott Conser. She graduated from West High School of Cleveland, Ohio. For over 60 years, Gladys was an Atlanta resident and owner of G.H. McNeil1 Slipcovers of Atlanta. She and...
Jan Wagner
Jun 24, 2009
Mrs. Jan Wagner, 61, of Lilburn died Wednesday, June 24, 2009. She was a member of Northlake Church of Christ. Mrs. Wagner was preceded in death by her daughter, Jodi Marie Wagner. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jim Wagner; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Lisa Wagner; granddaughter, Evangeline Wagner, all ...
James W. Ward
Jun 23, 2009
Mr. James W. Ward, of Decatur, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009. He retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia in 2001 after 28 years of service. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Jones Ward; son and daughter-in-law, James & Tracy Ward of Grayson; three grandchildren, Abigail, Mackenzie and Colby Ward, all of Grayson; mother,...
Phyllis Cornell Gonzales
Jun 20, 2009
Phyllis A. Gonzales of Riverdale died June 20, 2009. Phyllis was a devoted mother who loved animals and was very passionate about everything she worked for. She is survived by her children; Christopher Anthony of Marietta GA, Jamelah Gonzales and Marina Hernandez of Riverdale GA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 25 at 1 PM in the chapel of...
John Thomas Setzer
Jun 20, 2009
Mr. John Thomas Setzer, 85, of Tucker, GA died Saturday June 20, 2009. He was born October 10, 1923 in Bowden, GA. During WWII, he served in the Navy on a minesweeper and was involved in several naval battles, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf. In August of 1947, he married Virginia Pitner of Acworth and they had two sons,...
Gladys Ellison Wilson
Jun 20, 2009
Mrs. Gladys Ellison Wilson, of Decatur, died June 20, 2009, at age 98, after a brief illness. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband of 50 years, Albert B. “Al” Wilson; daughter, Carol and Bob Gardner of Decatur; granddaughter, Margaret Edwards of Brunswick; grandson, Howard Gardner of Stone Mountain; brother, Fred and Clara Ellison of Naples FL. She is also...
James Earl Nelson
Jun 19, 2009
Mr. J. Earl Nelson, 82, a long time resident of Decatur died Friday, June 19, 2009. Mr. Nelson’s wish was to be cremated and friends are invited to visit with the family Saturday, June 27th from 3:00 until 5:00 PM at 207 Woodlawn Ave., Decatur, GA 30030 to share fond memories and reminisce of Earl’s life. Please omit flowers. A....
Billy Dean Phillips
Jun 19, 2009
Mr. Billy Phillips, 77, of Tucker, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009. He was a veteran of the Korean War, a big supporter of Tucker High School Gymnastics, and the GA Destination Imagination program. He loved Southern Gospel music and was always involved with his children and their Golden Breeze Music Ministry. Mr. Phillips was also a member of the...
Clarence Cook
Jun 19, 2009
Mr. Clarence Cook, 90, of Tucker, died Friday, June 19, 2009. He was born in DeKalb County on May 25, 1919 to Jefferson Farris Cook and Ruby Hestley Cook. Clarence grew up in south Dekalb County, graduating from Southwest DeKalb High in 1937. He married Rue Black, a native of the Avondale/Decatur area April 5, 1942. Clarence was employed during...
Joseph O. Baylen
Jun 18, 2009
Professor Joseph O. Baylen died June 18, 2009 in Eastbourne. England. Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 12, 1920, he earned a BA degree from Northern Illinois University in 1941. He then entered the US Army just prior to Pearl Harbor and served on active duty in the cavalry, medical administration, intelligence, and the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) until...
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