Obituaries
Rosalee Vinson
Apr 5, 2009
Miss Rosalie Vinson of Decatur died Sunday, April 5, 2009. She is survived by her brother, Milton L. Vinson of Decatur; nieces and nephews, Carrey Sue Reagan, Barry Vinson, Ronald Vinson, Douglas Vinson, Kenneth Vinson & Betty Sue Dover; several great nieces and nephews and several great great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM Wednesday,...
Elizabeth J. Pilgrim
Apr 4, 2009
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Pilgrim of Stockbridge died Saturday, April 4, 2009. She was a member of Honey Creek Baptist Church in Conyers. A loving mother, grandmother, friend and caregiver, she was an excellent cook. Mrs. Pilgrim was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Barbara Nichols, and her two step-sons, Jimmy Levon Pilgrim and Olcie Preston Pilgrim. She is survived by...
Lisa Stephens Stratton
Apr 4, 2009
Lisa Stephens Stratton passed away on April 5, 2009. She was the beloved, caring and generous wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many who appreciated her sweet spirit and unselfish nature. Lisa was baptized at Indian Creek Baptist church, graduated from Redan High School and Mercer University and earned a Master of Science degree at Emory University. She worked...
Nettie Kate Kinney
Apr 4, 2009
Nettie Kate Kinney, aged 91, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on April 4, 2009. Mrs. Kinney was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, James Robert Kinney. She leaves to mourn her: two daughters, Jane Kinney Draughon of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Kay Kinney McKenna, (Matthew) of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, Mallory Draughon Perry (Steve) of Newnan, Robert Clay...
Carl H. Arnold
Apr 3, 2009
Mr. Carl Hillard Arnold “Doug”, 92, a longtime resident of Decatur died Friday, April 3, 2009. He was a beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his son Marvin Douglas Arnold. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Johnnie C. Arnold; two daughters, Katherine “Kay” Goff of Lilburn, Rebecca Jean Arnold...
Rose Whitten Griffis
Mar 31, 2009
Mrs. Rose Whitten Griffis of Decatur passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Clarence A. (Griff) Griffis. She is survived by her daughter, Miriam “Mickey” Brown; sons, Ronald W. Glaser, Mark Alton Griffis, Michael Alan Griffis; grandchildren, Caroline L. Simon, Lindsay Glaser Evans, Lawrence W. Simon, III; and...
Oleta Chancey Entrekin
Mar 31, 2009
Mrs. Oleta Chancey Entrekin of Baldwin, formerly of Atlanta and Covington, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Mrs. Entrekin was born September 7, 1912 in Ozark, AL to Martin Edward Chancey and Emma Clifford Stephens. She graduated valedictorian from Arlington, GA High School, received her B.S. in Education from the University of Georgia and her Masters degree in Education from the...
Charles Richard Shepherd
Mar 30, 2009
Charles Richard Shepherd, 93, an Atlanta native died March 29, 2009. He was born February 4, 1916 son of William Clyde Shepherd, Sr. and Mabel Plunkett Shepherd, and was raised on a 21 acre farm located on Lavista when it was still a dirt road. He survived the Great Depression and graduated Boys. During WWII, as a road contractor, he...
Robert Orville Keegan
Mar 30, 2009
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert O. Keegan Sr., 84 of Cornelia GA, announces his unexpected passing on Monday, March 30, 2009, following a brief bout with pneumonia. Bob was a Loving, dedicated, and resourceful father and grandfather. He was born in Atlanta on April 21, 1924 and later graduated with honors from Marist High school...
Ruby Chapman Cheatham
Mar 29, 2009
Ruby Chapman Cheatham, age 100, of Clarkston, GA passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Southern Angels Personal Care Home. She was born November 4, 1908 in Franklin County, GA, the fifth child of James and Lula Chapman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie I. Cheatham; son, James R. Cheatham; grandson, Steven Hensler; and great granddaughter,...
Gertie Reed Mize
Mar 29, 2009
Mrs. Gertie L. Mize of Clarkston died Sunday March 29, 2009. She was employed for a number of years by Scottdale Mills and attended Corinth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Grady Mize. Mrs. Mize is survived by her daughters, Maxine Adams of Clarkston, Patricia McCollum of Ellijay; sister, Bonnie Lambert of Ellijay; brothers, Vernon...
Mittie Ruth Cater
Mar 29, 2009
Mrs. Mittie Ruth Cater, 87, Decatur, died Sunday, March 29, 2009. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Decatur and Its Joy Sunday School class. Mrs. Cater owned and operated her own beauty shop in her
home for 25 years. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, William T. Cater; son and daughter-in-law, Charles...
Robert Alfred Fowler
Mar 28, 2009
Mr. Robert Alfred Fowler (Bob) passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009. He was the son of Beatrice P. Fowler and the late Joseph M. Fowler, Sr. Bob was born in Forsyth, GA on March 15, 1952 and grew up on the family farm in DeKalb County. He graduated from Towers High School in Decatur, GA, attended DeKalb College and...
Charles Loren Mclarty
Mar 28, 2009
Mr. Charles Loren McLarty, 79, of Decatur died Saturday, March 28, 2009. He served his country in the Georgia National Guard and was called to active duty during the war in Korea. Mr. McLarty was owner of Charles L. McLarty Company for 34 years, selling fire fighting equipment throughout the Southeast. He was a Mason and a member of The...
William Ronald Smith
Mar 27, 2009
Mr. William Ronald Smith, 62, of Jonesboro died Friday, March 27, 2009.
He is survived by his mother, Annie Frank Smith; sister, Celia Bart, both of Jonesboro; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, March 30th in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Dr. Frank H. Crumpler officiating. Interment will be at...
Mary Louise Creel
Mar 27, 2009
LaVerne Creel of Decatur, GA died Friday, March 27, 2009. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Dick Foreback; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Charlotte Creel; grandchildren, Pamela Foreback, Rebecca Fawbush, Douglas Foreback and Heather Creel; and six great grandchildren. LaVerne’s remains will be interred in Sharon, PA. A. S. Turner & Sons
Winifred Freeman
Mar 26, 2009
Mrs. Winifred Freeman, 84, of Tucker died Thursday, March 26, 2009.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Rhonda Freeman; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Bill Eilers, Betsy and John Southerland, Melinda and Ed Sileo; six grandchildren; sister, Jean McBrayer; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral procession will leave A. S. Turner & Sons at 10:15AM, Monday, March...
Norma Jean Pike Colbert
Mar 25, 2009
Mrs. Norma Jean Colbert of Stone Mountain died Wednesday, March 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Colbert. Mrs. Colbert is survived by her husband of 63 years, John T. Colbert; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Chris Billingsley, Stacye and Scot Cotton; Sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Brenda Colbert, David and Sally Colbert; grandchildren, Madelaine and...
Patricia Ann Conley
Mar 24, 2009
Mrs. Patricia Ann Conley, 71, of Tucker died Tuesday, March 24, 2009.
She was a member of the American Association of University Women and a very active member of Living Grace Lutheran Church. Prior to devoting herself to her loving family, she was a University Librarian. She along with her husband, Bill were long time members and supporters of the...
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