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Obituaries



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...

Eugene Mark Reiley, Jr.

Eugene Mark Reiley, Jr.

May 31, 2009

Eugene Mark "Cook" Reiley Jr., age 76, of Tucker died Sunday, May 31, 2009. Gene was born to the late Anne Dorrian and Gene Reiley in Washington D.C. but grew up in Wynnewood, Pa and was a graduate and proud alumnus of Villanova University. After graduating from Villanova, Gene enlisted in the Army and was stationed in France. He worked...

Wallace H. Colly, Jr.

Wallace H. Colly, Jr.

May 31, 2009

Mr. Wallace H. C. Colly, Jr., 86, of Atlanta died Sunday, May 31, 2009. Mr. Colly graduated from Tech High School and attended Georgia Tech. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a founder of the Dogwood City Grotto and had retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation. Mr. Colly was a member of...

Nina Hankins Fleeman

Nina Hankins Fleeman

May 30, 2009

Mrs. Nina Fleeman, of Atlanta, died Saturday, May 30, 2009.  She was a 50 year member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Charles Hope Sunday School class.  Mrs. Fleeman was a volunteer for Piedmont Hospital and a member of the Shiner’s Auxiliary.  She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jack Fleeman; daughters, Phoebe Ward, Jackie Fleeman; three...

Helen Frances Siwek

Helen Frances Siwek

May 30, 2009

Funeral notices were not published.

Marguerite Pelot

Marguerite Pelot

May 30, 2009

Whether singing, dancing or presiding over a roomful of party goers, Marguerite Brescia Pelot was always charming, generous and ready for a laugh. Born in Columbus, Georgia to Joseph Brescia and Seletha Mae Robinson, Marguerite was a court reporter at Ft. Benning, soloist in the Holy Family Catholic Church choir, and mother of three. In 1967, she married Lt. Col....

Nina Fleeman

Nina Fleeman

May 30, 2009

Mrs. Nina Fleeman, of Atlanta, died Saturday, May 30, 2009.  She was a 50 year member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Charles Hope Sunday School class.  Mrs. Fleeman was a volunteer for Piedmont Hospital and a member of the Shiner’s Auxiliary.  She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jack Fleeman; daughters, Phoebe Ward, Jackie Fleeman; three...

Josephine Ragsdale Bowker

Josephine Ragsdale Bowker

May 29, 2009

No local notices were published.

Verna H. Chambers

Verna H. Chambers

May 29, 2009

Mrs. Verna H. Chambers, 88, of Decatur, died on May 29, 2009. She is survived by son Mr. and Mrs. James Chambers, Tucker; three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Allen (Janis) Kiker, McDonough, Mr. and Mrs. John (Jean) Frazier, Portland, Maine, and Dr. and Mrs. Andrew (Susan) Harper, Conyers; and her sister Doris Bizzell, Avondale Estates. Mrs. Chambers is also survived...