Obituaries

James Marable, Jr.

James Marable, Jr.

Jan 9, 2009

Mr. James Rose Marable, Jr., born in Atlanta, GA on October 5, 1924, died January 9, 2009 in Lexington, SC.  He was a WWII Veteran (US Army); graduated BCE from GA Tech. and MS from LSU.  He was a Registered Professional Engineer in GA, FL, SC, NC, TN, VA, AL, TX, OK, PA. He retired from Simons-Eastern Co., Decatur, GA...

Marjorie Boggs Sine

Marjorie Boggs Sine

Jan 9, 2009

Mrs. Marjorie Nelle Sine of Decatur died Friday January 9, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband George William Sine, Sr. She is survived by her sons, George William Sine, Jr. of Oxford, GA, Howard A. Sine of Decatur, GA; brother, Bill Boggs of Ivydale, WV; sister, Helen Burch of Greensboro, NC; grandchildren, Lauren Elaine Litzinger, Cheryl Susanne...

Dallas C. Porter

Dallas C. Porter

Jan 7, 2009

Mr. Dallas C. Porter, age 80, of Decatur Georgia died January 07, 2009.  Dallas was known to family and friends as “Buddy”.  Buddy was born on April 3, 1928 in Macon, Georgia.  He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Guam.  After his return from his overseas tour of duty he joined Southern Bell.  He retired...

Helen Bridges Barber Mcclung

Helen Bridges Barber Mcclung

Jan 7, 2009

Helen McClung, age 93, of Decatur, Georgia passed away on January 7, 2009. Helen was born in Cedartown, Georgia on August 7, 1915 to A. Luke Bridges and Frances Lanham Bridges. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jack H. Barber and Alton H. McClung; and her three brothers, Eugene, Joe and Luke Bridges. She was a beloved mother,...

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...