Obituaries
Enid Cook Payne
Feb 16, 2009
Mrs. Enid Kate Cook Payne, age 92, passed away at her home with loved ones on Monday, February 16, 2009. She was a graduate of Southwest DeKalb High School, 1933. She was married for 53 years to the late John Wesley Payne, Sr. They had 5 children: daughters, Nannie Kate Thompson married to the late Joe M. Thompson, son, John...
Morris Demetrius Ramsey, Jr.
Feb 16, 2009
Mr. Morris Demetrius Ramsey, Jr. of Decatur died Monday, February 16, 2009. He attended Decatur Boys High School and served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Ramsey graduated from the University of Georgia in 1954. He retired from Stanley Door Systems. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Christian Burkhart of Jacksonville, FL;...
Carolyn Hanna Wetzel
Feb 15, 2009
Carolyn Hanna Wetzel, 68, died Feb. 15, 2009 after a valiant, five-month battle against lung cancer. A Memorial Service will be held this Saturday, February 21, at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia at 4PM.
Carolyn was an amazing wife, mother, friend, and a lifetime promoter of children’s and women’s issues and health. Married 45 years to her beloved...
Gladys Van Winkle Swindall
Feb 14, 2009
Mrs. Gladys Van Winkle Swindall of Decatur died Saturday, February 14, 2009. She is survived by her sons, David Swindall of St. Petersburg, FL, Philip Swindall of Duluth, Pat Swindall, Kevin Swindall, both of Johns Creek; daughter, Theresa Swindall of Atlanta; seventeen grandchildren; brothers, Norman Van Winkle of Dayton, OH, Carlos Van Winkle of Anniston, AL; sister, Marie Sprayberry of...
James Reeves Johnson
Feb 14, 2009
Mr. James “Jim” Reeves Johnson, 80, of Decatur died Saturday, February 14, 2009. He was a member of Scott Boulevard Baptist Church, and the Model A. Club. Mr. Johnson enjoyed helping people and assisting them in their many needs. He retired from the Wachovia Trust Department after many years of service. He is survived by his wife, Anne Johnson; daughters...
Angela Mcdonald
Feb 14, 2009
Angela McDonald of Atlanta died Saturday, February 14, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. The family will receive friends from 9 AM to 10 AM Thursday at A. S. Turner & Sons.
Susan Dianna Pendley
Feb 13, 2009
Susan Dianna Pendley, 53 of Clarkston died the week of February 8, 2009. She was born on September 14, 1955, the daughter of John Angus Pendley, Sr. and Dorothy Jean Wigley Pendley. Miss Pendley is survived by her daughter, Dorothy C. Pendley; sister, Cicci G. Pendley, and brother, John A. Pendley. A memorial service will be held Monday, February 16th...
Margaret Louise Simms Zoda
Feb 13, 2009
Margaret Louise Sims Zoda, 87, of Decatur, died February 13, 2009. Born in Oxford, Georgia, Mrs. Zoda was a resident of Decatur, where she lived in the same house for over 65 years. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Atlanta, where she was active in Sunday school and other church activities. Her life was totally focused...
Robert Harbour
Feb 12, 2009
Robert (Bob) Jester Harbour 64 years old, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009 at his home in Powder Springs, GA. Mr. Harbour was a life long resident of the greater Atlanta area. He attended the Georgia Military Academy in College Park, for several years, but graduated from Druid Hills High School in Decatur. He was a retired air conditioning service...
Frances Cardwell
Feb 12, 2009
Frances Harris Cardwell, 84, of Decatur died Thursday, February 12, 2009 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born Frances Irene Akin, daughter of Ira Curtis Akin and Susie Bragg Akin, she was one of 12 children raised in the Oak Grove area of Atlanta. Mrs. Cardwell attended local schools, graduating from Emory University Nursing School in 1943. She then...
Ernest Eugene Carter
Feb 12, 2009
Ernest Eugene Carter of Lilburn died Thursday, February 12, 2009. He was born January 18, 1918 on a farm in Rutledge, Georgia, graduated from Rutledge High School, and later took business courses at what is now Georgia State University. A veteran of World War II, Ernest served proudly in the United States Navy for four years. He was Chief Storekeeper...
Charles "Edd" Wright
Feb 11, 2009
Charles Edward (Edd) Wright passed away February 11, 2009, at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Marguerite Ethel Wright, his parents, Benjamin Webster Wright and Martha Amanda Wright, and by his sister, Julia Rebecca Hasty. Edd was born in Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia on January 12, 1914. He served in the...
Martha White Douglas
Feb 11, 2009
Martha White Douglas, 82, of Avondale Estates, Decatur, and Tucker died Wednesday, February 11, 2009. She was born in Pike County, the daughter of Homer and Leila White. She was married for 31 years to John Millard Douglas of Griffin, and worked for many years as a staffer for the Georgia State Senate, retiring in 1991 as secretary to the...
Robert Clayton Alley
Feb 9, 2009
Robert Clayton Alley, age 84, died on Monday, February 9, 2009. Born in Churchill, Tennessee, but lived the majority of his life in Tucker, GA. He enjoyed his family and friends and especially his many Cadillacs -he was even known to his friends as "The Cadillac Consultant". He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Wilbur Alley Sr. and...
Virginia Anne Mcdonald
Feb 8, 2009
Virginia Anne McDonald, 80, formerly of Decatur, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Virginia worked as a PBX operator for Southern Bell in Atlanta and a receptionist for Aero Commander in Albany, Ga. Originally from Colquitt, GA, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. McDonald. She is survived by...
Dorothy Geurin
Feb 8, 2009
The world lost a precious spirit when Dorothy Belle Smith Geurin, 85, died peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2009. Dot was beloved by family and friends alike, cherished for her kind and sweet spirit. She loved indiscriminately and enthusiastically, embracing all who came into her life. Most of all she loved babies, and all of the babies she...
Aida De Soria
Feb 7, 2009
Aida de Soria passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2009. She is survived by her daughters, Edith S. Brown, Nancy Hartley, and Orietta Bohannon; sons-in-law, Raul Hartley and Byron Bohannon; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. Mrs. de Soria was 97 years young. The memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 11th at 11:00 A.M. at The...
Carole Dubac
Feb 7, 2009
Carole Dubac of Atlanta and Ellijay, GA died Saturday, February 7, 2009. Carole, loving wife, mother and friend, was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and served as commissioner of the Atlanta Regional Commission for 20 years. She is survived by her husband, John C. Dubac of Atlanta; sons, John L. Dubac of Fayetteville, Robert R....
Maie Mckoy Watkins (Toy) Manget
Feb 6, 2009
Maie McKoy Watkins “Toy” Manget, retired Director of Public Information of the DeKalb Library System, passed away on February 6, 2009, at age 81, after a long and brave battle with chronic pulmonary disease. She was surrounded by her loving family and the kind and great-hearted staff of her last home, who were such a wonderful comfort to her. She...
Mary Kate Larrabee
Feb 6, 2009
Mrs. Mary Kate Larrabee, 88, of Decatur died Friday, February 6, 2009. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Larrabee was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Robbie W. King; brother, Dr. Howard N. Anderson; and grandson, Adam Boyd King. A graveside service will be held Sunday, February 8th...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
