Obituaries

Jennie Brown

Jennie Brown

Jan 7, 2009

Mrs. Jennie Brown, 84, of Lilburn died Wednesday, January 7, 2009.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Brown and son, Michael.   Mrs. Brown is survived by her sons, Tommy Brown of Lilburn, Tim Brown of Houston, TX, Eddie Brown of Boston, MA; four grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Earl Brown and his wife Kathy, plus many friends from Bingo.  ...

Judy Lindsay

Judy Lindsay

Jan 6, 2009

Mrs. Judy Lance Lindsay, 85, of Lawrenceville, died January 6th, 2009.  She is survived by her daughter, Ramona Lindsay Cathey of Lawrenceville; son, Richard E. Lindsay of Lawrenceville; granddaughters, John and Lindsay Yarbrough of Birmingham, Alabama, Susannah Cathey of Atlanta; great granddaughter, Bowen Frances Yarbrough of Birmingham.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10th at 11 o'clock at First...

Almand Bullard

Almand Bullard

Jan 6, 2009

Almand Bullard, 70, of Stone Mountain, died January 6, 2009. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 15, 1938. He was a long time resident of Dekalb County. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Mae Bullard, father, William Ansley Bullard, and stepfather, V. Travis Wood. He was a member of the Decatur Presbyterian Church. After serving...

James F. Cook

James F. Cook

Jan 5, 2009

Mr. James F. “Jim” Cook of Decatur died Monday, January 5, 2009. He was a native of Whitney, SC and a veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Cook was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War. He is survived by his wife, Cathy L. Cook; sons, James Michael “Mike” Cook of Decatur, Dennis James Cook of Spartanburg, SC, Eddie...

Walter Fraser Mitchell

Walter Fraser Mitchell

Jan 5, 2009

Walter Fraser Mitchell passed away Monday January 5th, 2009 at the age of 76 in Decatur, Georgia. He was born November 23, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of Fraser and Jean Mitchell. Walter served with the US Army before attending school at the University of Florida. He graduated with a Masters in Engineering and eventually moved to Chesterton,...

Bessie Mae Williams

Bessie Mae Williams

Jan 4, 2009

Mrs. John “Bessie Mae” Williams, 95, of Roswell, formerly of Avondale Estates died Sunday, January 4, 2009.  She was a Charter Member and first President of the Avondale Estates Garden Club.  Mrs. Williams was a member of Decatur First United Methodist Church, a Girl Scout leader, and a member of the Decatur Civic Chorus.  She was preceded in death by...

Carl R. Gulakowski

Carl R. Gulakowski

Jan 4, 2009

Mr. Carl R. Gulakowski, age 82, of Decatur died Sunday, January 4, 2009. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and a veteran of the United States Air Force.  Mr. Gulakowski was preceded in death by his grandson, Mathew Gulakowski. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Aloisia (Lois) Gulakowski;...

Larry Ray Ginn

Larry Ray Ginn

Jan 1, 2009

Larry Ginn, 42, of Rex died Thursday, January 1, 2009.  He is survived by his mother, Sharon Ginn; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Dorothy Ginn; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Don Heard; several nieces and nephews.  Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 3rd at 12 Noon in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Dr. Frank H....

Alexis  Brown Whalen

Alexis  Brown Whalen

Jan 1, 2009

Alexis Brown Whalen passed away at home on Jan.1, 2009 in the arms of her loving

husband.  She was 42. She is survived by her husband, Chris Whalen and their

beautiful children, Oscar, 4 years., and Sophie, 15 months., her parents, I D and Suzy Brown, her siblings and an abundance of family and friends.  Alexis was an interpreter and...

Julian Bennett Brock

Julian Bennett Brock

Dec 31, 2008

Mr. Julian B. Brock, 86, of Stone Mountain died Wednesday, December 31, 2008.  Julian, the son of the late Hugh Oliver and Aline Brock, was one of 6 children and was preceded in death by his brothers, Hugh, Charles, and George Brock. He served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II.  Julian was a member of...

Myrtice Castleberry Hutcherson

Myrtice Castleberry Hutcherson

Dec 30, 2008

Mytrice Alma Hutcherson, 84, of Decatur died Tuesday, December 30, 2008.  She is survived by her daughters, Carol Jean Hutcherson, Rita Stanilene Kull; sisters, Jean Gregory, Ruth Barnish; grandchildren, Robyn Krick, Cheri Doran, George Kull, Mike Kull, April Holt, Stephanie Kull; and seven great grandchildren.  Graveside services will be held Friday, January 2, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Hoschton City...

Nancy Hill Honea

Nancy Hill Honea

Dec 30, 2008

Nancy Charlotte Honea, 70, of Blairsville, GA died Tuesday, December 30, 2008. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Robert K. Honea; children, Joel Honea, Duane Honea, Suzanne Brake, John Honea; grandchildren, Melissa, Jessica, Andrew, Victoria, Baker, Cameron, Mason; and five great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 1 p.m....

Margaret Cummings Lee

Margaret Cummings Lee

Dec 30, 2008

Margaret L. Lee, age 86, of Atlanta, formerly of St. Petersburg, FL died Tuesday, December 30, 2008.  She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Lee of Atlanta; sons, Don Lee of Austin, TX, Kenneth Lee of Wildwood, FL; sister, Mary Lou Cummings of St. Petersburg, FL; brothers, Kenneth Cummings of  St. Petersburg, FL, Harry Cummings of Spring Hill, FL; five...

Ralph S. Turner

Ralph S. Turner

Dec 29, 2008

Ralph S. Turner, age 88, died Monday, December 29, 2008.  A life-long resident of Decatur, he was the son of Addison Steward and Myra Haygood Turner.  He graduated from Decatur Boys High, attended Emory University, and graduated from the Cincinnati School of Embalming.  During World War II, he became a pilot and flew missions from India into China and Burma,...

Carolyn O'Neil Durham

Carolyn O'Neil Durham

Dec 29, 2008

Carolyn O’Neil Durham of Decatur died on Monday, December 29, 2008. She was a retired legal secretary who worked for King and Spalding Law Firm for over 25 years. She is survived by her sisters, Jessie Manning and Betty Durham; her fiancé, George Spagnoli; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Claude E. Burns

Claude E. Burns

Dec 29, 2008

Mr. Claude E. Burns, 85, of Tucker died Monday, December 29, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty M. Burns; daughters, Debbie Burns of Lawrenceville, Sandy Hagge and her husband David of Snellville; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Burns graduated from high school in Hartland, MI in 1940 and went to work for Ford...

Frank Edward Patterson

Frank Edward Patterson

Dec 29, 2008

Frank Edward “Pat" Patterson, age 93, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away, Monday, December 29, 2008.  Born in Gumming, Georgia, on June 19, 1915, he was the son of Josiah Blair Patterson and Eunice Benson Patterson. Pat graduated from Cumming High School, Cumming, Georgia; Draughons School of Commerce, Atlanta, Georgia; and attended Georgia State Evening School 3 1/2 years. He is...

Julia Hix

Julia Hix

Dec 28, 2008

Julia “Julie” Carolyn Hix, 41 passed away the evening of Sunday, December 28, 2008, at  Hospice Atlanta, after a long battle with cancer.  The youngest of three daughters, Julie was born December 30, 1966 in Richmond, Virginia.  After graduating from University of Georgia, she worked in advertising for various companies in Tampa, Atlanta, San Francisco and Wilmington before finally settling...

Nora Eloise Knight

Nora Eloise Knight

Dec 26, 2008

Nora Eloise Knight, age 95 of Decatur, Georgia, passed away December 26, 2008.  She was born on November 19, 1913 to Aaron Thomas Chewning and Edna L. Leavell.  She is preceded in death by her husband H. Clinton Knight, daughter Anne K. Yost and son-in-law John W. Yost; brothers Ralph Chewning, Doug Chewning, Parks Chewning and Alton Chewning; sisters Catherine...

Raymond King, Sr.

Raymond King, Sr.

Dec 26, 2008

Raymond King, Sr., passed away December 26, 2008.  A 1942 graduate of Marist High School, he immediately entered the United States Navy and fought in World War II.  After leaving the Navy, he graduated from the University of Miami, where he played football and majored in business.  During the last 51 years, Raymond and his wife, Virginia, have resided in...