Obituaries

C. L. Deadwyler, Jr.

C. L. Deadwyler, Jr.

Jun 8, 2009

C. L. Deadwyler, Jr., 81, of and Bent Tree, , Georgia, passed away . He was born on in , TN and lived in , FL. His family moved to in 1944 where he attended HillsHigh School AtlantaGeorgiaStateUniversity, graduating from GeorgiaStateUniversity. He married Virginia Lee Allen, on November 20, 1948Atlanta. He retired in 1993. He loved his wife, family, friends,...

Louis Arnold Morris

Louis Arnold Morris

Jun 8, 2009

Mr. Louis Arnold Morris was born February 19, 1908, a native Georgian, attended Georgia Tech, and lived in the Atlanta area most of his life.  He retired from the Federal Government after 36 years.  He passed away on Monday, June 8, 2009 and was 101 years of age.  Mr. Morris began his career with the F.W. Woolworth Company in Atlanta. ...

James Franklin Crawford

James Franklin Crawford

Jun 8, 2009

Dr. James Franklin Crawford passed away June 8, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 89. Jim was born May 16, 1920 in Tabor, Iowa to Frank and Loie Crawford. His father was a dentist and his mother was a music teacher who played the piano. Jim grew up with a love for music. He played trumpet during high...

Owen Sidney Beckner

Owen Sidney Beckner

Jun 8, 2009

Mr. Owen Sidney Beckner, age 91, of Lithonia died Monday, June 8, 2009. He was born in Whitesburg, TN on May 21, 1918. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Wagner Beckner. Mr. Beckner is survived by his wife, Linda Eggers Beckner; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael W. and Loretta Beckner of Falls Church, VA, David S. and Cynde...

Margaret Janice Griffin

Margaret Janice Griffin

Jun 7, 2009

Mrs. Margaret Janice Griffin, of Lilburn, GA, loving wife and mother, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 7, 2009.  She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, James “Tubby” Griffin; daughter and son-in-law, Christi and Billy Lout of Lawrenceville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Debbie Griffin; granddaughter, Kim Griffin, all of Buford, GA;...

Gerald  Winton Johnson

Gerald  Winton Johnson

Jun 6, 2009

JOHNSON, Gerald W. “Jerry”

Gerald Winton Johnson, born March 20, 1934, died June 6, 2009 at his Big Canoe, GA home in the care of Compassionate Hospice of N. GA and in the arms of his loving family after a courageous year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.  The body was cremated.  He was predeceased by his parents Green Washington Johnson...

Shahrakh Khosravi

Shahrakh Khosravi

Jun 6, 2009

No local funeral notices will be published.

Tina Perry Wells

Tina Perry Wells

Jun 6, 2009

No local funeral notices will be published.

Ralph Harrison Pingree

Ralph Harrison Pingree

Jun 5, 2009

Mr. Ralph H. Pingree, 98, of Atlanta died Friday, June 5, 2009.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Adeline Pingree.  Surviving are his sons and daughter-in-law, David H. and Susan S. Pingree of Philadelphia, PA, Philip B. Pingree of Atlanta; brother, Edwin J. Pingree of Scarborough, ME, grandchildren, Kristin Pingree, Karin and Michael Sweinhart, all...

William C. Painter, Jr.

William C. Painter, Jr.

Jun 4, 2009

Mr. Bill Painter, 92, died June 4, 2009.  He was born February 23, 1917 in Atlanta, GA to the late William Painter and the late Ruby Anchors Painter.  He was a graduate of Tech High School and received a B. S. Degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech in 1938.  He was president of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity.  Mr. Painter...

Merelyn Annette Montgomery

Merelyn Annette Montgomery

Jun 4, 2009

Mrs. Merelyn Annette “Lynn” Montgomery, 72, formerly of Decatur, died Thursday, June 4, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Montgomery; daughters, Gloria Cochran, Deborah Vorhauer; sons, Ted Weathersbee, Eddie Weathersbee, Johnny Weathersbee; brother, John Coward; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons Monday, June 8th...

Jeffrey Cole Joyner

Jeffrey Cole Joyner

Jun 3, 2009

Jeffrey Cole Joyner, 44, of Decatur died Wednesday, June 3, 2009.  Surviving are his parents, Jasper and Jeanette Joyner; brother, Jathan Joyner; sister Jennifer Joyner all of Rock Spring, Georgia.  Services for the family and friends will be private.  A. S. Turner & Sons.

Steve Bagley

Steve Bagley

Jun 3, 2009

No local funeral notices will be published.

Julia Carter

Julia Carter

Jun 3, 2009

Mrs. Julia Elizabeth Carter, 89, a native Atlantan, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009. She is survived by her sons, Bill Carter of Luthersville, Don Carter of Atlanta; grandchildren, Russell Carter of Murfreesboro, TN, Lanie Carter Meredith of Spring Hill, TN; and four great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Arlington Memorial Park Monday, June 8th, at 2 p.m.,...

Clara Roper Greene

Clara Roper Greene

Jun 3, 2009

Mrs. Clara Mae Greene, 83, of Decatur died Wednesday, June 3, 2009.  Mrs. Greene retired from Gulf Life Insurance Company. She is survived by her son, Jim Cochran and his wife Judy of Arlington, TX; grandson, Michael Cochran, wife Windy and great grandson, Ethan, of Atlanta; grandson, Jeff Cochran, wife Stephany and great grandsons, Graham and Wesley of Arlington, TX;...

John Forrest Rey, Sr.

John Forrest Rey, Sr.

Jun 2, 2009

Mr. John Forrest Rey, Sr., 80, of Atlanta died Tuesday, June 2, 2009. He was a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology and retired as an engineer with Lockheed after 36 years. Mr. Rey was a member of the Atlanta-Northlake Elks Lodge and Briarlake Baptist Church.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Agnes Rey; daughter, Susan Rey...

Florrie Ruth Persons Johnson

Florrie Ruth Persons Johnson

Jun 2, 2009

Mrs. Florrie Ruth Persons Johnson, age 103, a long time resident of Atlanta, GA died June 2, 2009. She was born April 25, 1906 in Monticello, GA to Andrew Jackson Persons and Mary Anne Daugherty Persons. She was a 1925 graduate of Monticello High School and she married Joe Allen Johnson also a Monticello native. He was one of Monticello’s...

Lawrence D. Phillips

Lawrence D. Phillips

Jun 1, 2009

Mr. Lawrence D. Phillips, 91, of Stone Mountain died Monday, June 1, 2009.He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a Mason. Mr. Phillipsgraduate of Young Harris College.  He and his wife operated the Lawrenceand Reba Café at Young Harris for more than 20 years and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 18 years.  He...

Dorothy Young Mclendon

Dorothy Young Mclendon

Jun 1, 2009

Mrs. Dorothy Young McLendon, 88, of Snellville, formerly of Decatur, died Monday, June 1, 2009.  She was born February 25, 1921 in Shady Grove, Alabama to the late Martin C. Young and Mary French Young.   Mrs. McLendon was raised in Montgomery, Alabama and graduated in 1939 from Lanier High School.  She retired from Chamber & Associates in Decatur where she...

Mark Clay Windsor

Mark Clay Windsor

Jun 1, 2009

Mark Clay Windsor, age 53, passed away June 1, 2009.  Over the years he worked in the restaurant and auto insurance industries, but found his calling in photography and was the owner of ICU Portraits when he died.  Preceded in death by his father, Herbert M. Windsor, and sister, Linda Windsor, he is survived by his daughter, Jennifer L. Windsor...