Obituaries

Margaret Rice Barineau
Jan 25, 2009
Mrs. Margaret Rice Barineau of Monroe, formerly of Clarkston, died Sunday, January 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hentz Barineau, and two sisters. Mrs. Barineau is survived by her daughters, Betty McElreath of Monroe and Joyce Barineau of Loganville; son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Dot Barineau of Lawrenceville; sister, Sue Miller of Savannah; brother, Walter Rice...

Rose Kurzeja Gasperini
Jan 25, 2009
Rose Helen Gasperini, who celebrated her 95th birthday on Christmas Eve, passed away peacefully January 25, 2009. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, O. Edward Gasperini. She is survived by her son Eddie Gasperini, daughter-in-law Cathleen, grand-daughters and spouses Lisa and Schon Parris, Elizabeth and Torey...

Cody Lee Wilson
Jan 25, 2009
Mr. Cody Lee Wilson, 21, of Lilburn died Sunday, January 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce Hughes, and his father, Bill Wilson. Mr. Wilson is survived by his mother, Dana Patton; sister, Angela Patton; and nephew, Riley Barrow, all of Lilburn. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons...

Sara Morris Gosa
Jan 25, 2009
Sara Morris Gosa, 86, died peacefully early on Sunday morning, January 25, 2009 of complications from a series of falls. She lived a long, faithful life, and was ready to join her husband of 65 years, Rex Gosa, who went on ahead in 1993 to make a place for her. Sara Lena Morris Gosa was born October 23, 1922 in...

Bernetta Noble James
Jan 24, 2009
Lorene James, 83, of Snellville, died January 24, 2009. She was preceded in death in 1992 by her husband, Johnnie F. James. Mrs. James is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda and Gary Burch of Cypress CA and Barbara and Joe Wojtczak of Snellville; grandson, Geoff Burch of Cypress CA; grandchildren and their spouses, Joey and Jennifer Wojtczak of...

Ramon Martinez, Jr.
Jan 24, 2009
Mr. Ramon Martinez, Jr. of Norcross died Saturday, January 24, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Martinez; daughters, Michelle, Roxanna, Patricia; and beloved pet, Savannah. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 29th. Interment North Atlanta Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to...

James Paine, Iii
Jan 24, 2009
Mr. James G. (Hap) Paine, III , age 59, of Decatur died Saturday, January 24, 2009. He was a very proud native of Decatur. Hap attained the rank of Eagle Scout as a member of Boy Scout Troop #175 at Decatur First United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Druid Hills High School Class of ’67, where he double...

Jack Honea, Sr.
Jan 24, 2009
Mr. Jack L. Honea, Sr. of Navarre Beach Florida formerly of DeKalb County, Georgia died January 24, 2009. He is survived by his daughter Leesha Jay and her husband Scott of Covington, GA; sons, Marty Honea of Lawrenceville, GA and Michael Honea and his wife Tracy of Sugarland, TX, sister, Frankie Baldwin of Snellville, GA, brother Mack Honea of Peachtree...

Bettie Jenkins Mills
Jan 24, 2009
Mrs. Bettie Jean Mills of Tucker, born September 17, 1927, died Saturday, January 24, 2009. Loving wife of Albert Mills, she is survived by his son, Mike Mills and wife Bonnie; daughter, Kathy Sanders; son, Dan Mills and wife Carry; grandsons, Shannon Sanders, Jason Mills, Christopher Mills; sister, Virginia Sanders; and numerous nieces, nephews & cousins; and grand niece, Katie...

Kitty Montgomery Steele
Jan 23, 2009
Kitty Mae Montgomery Steele left us on Friday, January 23, 2009. She was the daughter of Duard and Christopher Burrus Montgomery, the wife of Victor Steele, the sister of Cecile Montgomery, the sister of Harold and the sister-in-law of Ethelle Montgomery, and the niece of her beloved Aunt Ora Montgomery, all of whom have predeceased her. Kitty was born on...

Dr. Al West
Jan 23, 2009
Dr. Al West, D.D.S., dentist in Clarkston, GA, died at home early Friday morning, January 23, 2009. Al grew up in Newton, GA, attended Georgia Southwestern College in Americus and graduated from Emory Dental School in Atlanta. He practiced dentistry for 46 years. Dr. West was a member of the Northern District Dental Society, Georgia Dental Association; a life member...

Margaret Hyer Jones
Jan 23, 2009
Mrs. Margaret Louise “Maggie” Jones, age 62, died Friday, January 23 of complications from heart surgery at Emory University Hospital. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio October 18, 1946 to Bernard Franklin Hyer and Laura Winona Hyer (Zigler). She is survived by her husband Edward Lee Jones; son Timothy Edward Jones (wife Julie and grandchildren Beatrix and Alice); son Michael...

Elizabeth Margolius Fielder
Jan 22, 2009
Mrs. Fielder loved animals and was a lifetime advocate of animal rights. She was a charter member of PETA and contributed to their cause for over 25 years. She supported many animal charities, as well as humanitarian charities. Her backyard was a haven for wildlife. She loved to watch the birds and other wildlife from every room of her home,...

Evelyn Vann Smith
Jan 22, 2009
Evelyn Vann Smith of Titusville, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia died on Thursday, January 22, 2009 in Atlanta. She fought a good fight against Alzheimer’s disease for the past several years. Born in Dothan, Alabama on November 6, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Stella Vann. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Clyde Smith...

Donald Eugene Miller
Jan 21, 2009
Donald Eugene Miller, 75, of Roopville died Wednesday Jan. 21, 2009, after a courageous battle with multiple myleoma. A native of Cardington, Ohio he was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict having proudly served his country overseas as a tank mechanic. He met his wife, Rachel Arlene Loftin, while passing thru Atlanta's Ft. MacPherson. After his discharge and...

Rodoff Dolphus Richardson
Jan 21, 2009
Mr. R. D. “Bud” Richardson, 81, of Decatur died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. A native of DeKalb County, he served his country during WWII in the Merchants Marines and again during the war in Korea as a U. S. Marine. Mr. Richardson was a retired secretary for S.J. Durrance Trucking Company, where he worked for 30 years. He was a...

Mary Skill Mowry
Jan 21, 2009
Mary Skill Mowry (92) passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2009, surrounded by family. She was born in White Salmon, Washington in 1916. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Molly Skill; three brothers, Wes, Don and Bob Skill; by her husband Art Mowry; and by her son, Stephen Mowry. She grew up in Washington State and moved...

Dr. Charles Victor Pryles
Jan 20, 2009
Charles Victor Pryles, M.D. passed away in his home in Jensen Beach Florida after a long illness. Dr. Pryles was raised in Atlanta Georgia and attended Emory University.
He graduated from The University of Georgia School of Medicine (Magna Cum Laude).
He did his Pediatric Residency at The Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. He then served as an officer in the United States...
James E. "Jim" Goodman
Jan 20, 2009
James Edward (“Jim”) Goodman, 69, a native of Birmingham, Alabama died on January 20, 2009, peacefully at his home in Decatur, Georgia after a battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease. His courage and determination was an inspiration to his family and friends. He graduated from the University of Alabama and was a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity where he served...
Katherine Angel Algers
Jan 19, 2009
After spending many years in the Atlanta business community, as the owner of Dogwood Furniture Stores, Kitty decided to retire at age 85 and devote herself to helping her family, church, and friends with their day to day problems, as well as end-of-life issues. Katherine A. Algers, 95, was tirelessly pursuing her passion for life, when she died peacefully Monday...
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