Obituaries

Margaret Rice Barineau

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...