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Obituaries



Carl H. Arnold

Carl H. Arnold

Apr 3, 2009

Mr. Carl Hillard Arnold “Doug”, 92, a longtime resident of Decatur died Friday, April 3, 2009.  He was a beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather.  Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his son Marvin Douglas Arnold.  He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Johnnie C. Arnold; two daughters, Katherine “Kay” Goff of Lilburn, Rebecca Jean Arnold...

Rose Whitten Griffis

Rose Whitten Griffis

Mar 31, 2009

Mrs. Rose Whitten Griffis of Decatur passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Clarence A. (Griff) Griffis. She is survived by her daughter, Miriam “Mickey” Brown; sons, Ronald W. Glaser, Mark Alton Griffis, Michael Alan Griffis; grandchildren, Caroline L. Simon, Lindsay Glaser Evans, Lawrence W. Simon, III; and...

Oleta Chancey Entrekin

Oleta Chancey Entrekin

Mar 31, 2009

Mrs. Oleta Chancey Entrekin of Baldwin, formerly of Atlanta and Covington, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Mrs. Entrekin was born September 7, 1912 in Ozark, AL to Martin Edward Chancey and Emma Clifford Stephens. She graduated valedictorian from Arlington, GA High School, received her B.S. in Education from the University of Georgia and her Masters degree in Education from the...

Charles Richard Shepherd

Charles Richard Shepherd

Mar 30, 2009

Charles Richard Shepherd, 93, an Atlanta native died March 29, 2009.  He was born February 4, 1916 son of William Clyde Shepherd, Sr. and Mabel Plunkett Shepherd, and was raised on a 21 acre farm located on Lavista when it was still a dirt road.   He survived the Great Depression and graduated Boys.  During WWII, as a road contractor, he...

Robert Orville Keegan

Robert Orville Keegan

Mar 30, 2009

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert O. Keegan Sr., 84 of Cornelia GA, announces his unexpected passing on Monday, March 30, 2009, following a brief bout with pneumonia. Bob was a Loving, dedicated, and resourceful father and grandfather. He was born in Atlanta on April 21, 1924 and later graduated with honors from Marist High school...

Ruby Chapman Cheatham

Ruby Chapman Cheatham

Mar 29, 2009

Ruby Chapman Cheatham, age 100, of Clarkston, GA passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Southern Angels Personal Care Home. She was born November 4, 1908 in Franklin County, GA, the fifth child of James and Lula Chapman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie I. Cheatham; son, James R. Cheatham; grandson, Steven Hensler; and great granddaughter,...

Gertie Reed Mize

Gertie Reed Mize

Mar 29, 2009

Mrs. Gertie L. Mize of Clarkston died Sunday March 29, 2009. She was employed for a number of years by Scottdale Mills and attended Corinth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Grady Mize. Mrs. Mize is survived by her daughters, Maxine Adams of Clarkston, Patricia McCollum of Ellijay; sister, Bonnie Lambert of Ellijay; brothers, Vernon...

Mittie Ruth Cater

Mittie Ruth Cater

Mar 29, 2009

Mrs. Mittie Ruth Cater, 87, Decatur, died Sunday, March 29, 2009.  She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Decatur and Its Joy Sunday School class.  Mrs. Cater owned and operated her own beauty shop in her

home for 25 years.  She is survived by her husband of 42 years, William T. Cater; son and daughter-in-law, Charles...

Robert Alfred Fowler

Robert Alfred Fowler

Mar 28, 2009

Mr. Robert Alfred Fowler (Bob) passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009.  He was the son of Beatrice P. Fowler and the late Joseph M. Fowler, Sr.  Bob was born in Forsyth, GA on March 15, 1952 and grew up on the family farm in DeKalb County.  He graduated from Towers High School in Decatur, GA, attended DeKalb College and...

Charles Loren Mclarty

Charles Loren Mclarty

Mar 28, 2009

Mr. Charles Loren McLarty, 79, of Decatur died Saturday, March 28, 2009.  He served his country in the Georgia National Guard and was called to active duty during the war in Korea. Mr. McLarty was owner of Charles L. McLarty Company for 34 years, selling fire fighting equipment throughout the Southeast.  He was a Mason and a member of The...

William Ronald Smith

William Ronald Smith

Mar 27, 2009

Mr. William Ronald Smith, 62, of Jonesboro died Friday, March 27, 2009.

He is survived by his mother, Annie Frank Smith; sister, Celia Bart, both of Jonesboro; and nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, March 30th in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Dr. Frank H. Crumpler officiating.  Interment will be at...

Mary Louise Creel

Mary Louise Creel

Mar 27, 2009

LaVerne Creel of Decatur, GA died Friday, March 27, 2009.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Dick Foreback; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Charlotte Creel; grandchildren, Pamela Foreback, Rebecca Fawbush, Douglas Foreback and Heather Creel; and six great grandchildren.  LaVerne’s remains will be interred in Sharon, PA. A. S. Turner & Sons

Winifred Freeman

Winifred Freeman

Mar 26, 2009

Mrs. Winifred Freeman, 84, of Tucker died Thursday, March 26, 2009.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Rhonda Freeman; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Bill Eilers, Betsy and John Southerland, Melinda and Ed Sileo; six grandchildren; sister, Jean McBrayer; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral procession will leave A. S. Turner & Sons at 10:15AM, Monday, March...

Norma Jean Pike Colbert

Norma Jean Pike Colbert

Mar 25, 2009

Mrs. Norma Jean Colbert of Stone Mountain died Wednesday, March 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Colbert. Mrs. Colbert is survived by her husband of 63 years, John T. Colbert; daughters and sons-in-law,  Mary and Chris Billingsley, Stacye and Scot Cotton; Sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Brenda Colbert, David and Sally Colbert; grandchildren, Madelaine and...

Patricia Ann Conley

Patricia Ann Conley

Mar 24, 2009

Mrs. Patricia Ann Conley, 71, of Tucker died Tuesday, March 24, 2009. 

She was a member of the American Association of University Women and a very active member of Living Grace Lutheran Church.  Prior to devoting herself to her loving family, she was a University Librarian. She along with her husband, Bill were long time members and supporters of the...

Paula Dennerline

Paula Dennerline

Mar 23, 2009

Mrs. Paula Dennerline, beloved mother, wife and friend, of Atlanta passed away early March 23, 2009.  She is survived by husband, Jim Dennerline; children, Melissa Ponzio and Daniel Dennerline; brother, Darrell Maret; and sister-in-law, Marta Maret. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26th .  In...

Jack A. Leggett

Jack A. Leggett

Mar 22, 2009

Jack A. Leggett of Hapeville died Sunday, March 22, 2009.  He is survived by his brothers, Victor Leggett and George Leggett and his wife, Donna; nieces and nephews, Megan Leggett, Mark Leggett, Robert Leggett, Chris Leggett, Sharon Vallejo, Victoria Velazquez, Carolyn Cerritos and Jaclyn Rodriguez.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 26, 2009, at the chapel...

Ralph H. King

Ralph H. King

Mar 21, 2009

Mr. Ralph H. King, 93, of Decatur died Saturday, March 21, 2009.  He was born on November 30, 1915 to Charles Chester King and Jessie Sullivan King.  Mr. King was a graduate of Oglethorpe University. He was a teacher and coach at Nelson High School in Nelson, GA.   He served as Athletic Director at Piedmont College in Demorest, GA in...

Clyde H. Mynatt, Sr.

Clyde H. Mynatt, Sr.

Mar 21, 2009

Clyde Howard Mynatt, Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 97 at his home in Decatur on March 21, 2009. A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Briarcliff Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends at the church at 10:00 A.M. prior to the service....

Ray Winfred Ketcham, Jr.

Ray Winfred Ketcham, Jr.

Mar 21, 2009

 

Ray W. Ketcham, born December 4, 1922, in Hartford, Alabama, departed this life on March 21, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia.  Ray spent his early years in Tallahassee, Florida, where he attended radio school to serve as a radio specialist in the South Pacific during World War II.  Ray studied at Ringling Art School in Sarasota, Florida, in preparation for what...