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Obituaries



Ramah Calhoun Lindsey

Ramah Calhoun Lindsey

Feb 22, 2009

Beloved mother and grandmother Ramah Lea Lindsey passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009 in her home with family present.  She was a long-time member of Scott Boulevard Baptist Church where she caringly served as pianist for 35 years. She was an active bridge player and was a member of Greenbough Garden Club.  She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Margaret West Combs

Margaret West Combs

Feb 21, 2009

Margaret West Combs, 91, of Atlanta, GA, passed away at home February 21, 2009 of pancreatic cancer. She was the wife of the late Wesley Combs, Jr. of Atlanta, GA.  She is survived by her son, Marshall Combs of Atlanta, her daughter Martha Cross of Augusta, and daughter-in-law Teresa Phillips of Marietta; grandchildren are Pat Combs, Greer Dierkes, Robert Cross,...

Grace Lee Brandon

Grace Lee Brandon

Feb 20, 2009

Grace Lee Brandon, 87, a loving generous woman and a faithful servant of God, died Friday, February 20, 2009.  She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Waymon B. Brandon and by her daughter, Marsha Brandon.  Mrs. Brandon is survived by her nephew, Don Elrod and his wife Diane of Decatur, GA; niece, Yvonne Johnson...

Melvin Edward Wooton, Jr.

Melvin Edward Wooton, Jr.

Feb 20, 2009

Melvin E. Wooton, Jr. passed away on February 20, 2009 at the age of 86 at his residence, Canterbury Court, in Atlanta. Ga. He was born on November 4, 1922 in Bloomington, Indiana. Mr. Wooton has lived in Atlanta since 1985 with his wife, Betty, until she passed away August 21, 1993. Mr. Wooton retired from his alma mater, Florida...

George T. Sarris

George T. Sarris

Feb 20, 2009

George T. Sarris, 76, of Duluth passed away Friday, February 20, 2009.  He was a kind and generous man who was admired by all who knew him.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Athena, his two daughters Stacey Sapp and husband Richard Sapp, Gia Hanna and husband Jim Hanna,...

Olga Helena Hanus

Olga Helena Hanus

Feb 19, 2009

Mrs. Olga Helena Hanus, 83, of Burr Ridge, IL died Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA.  She was a native of the Czech Republic. Mrs. Hanus had worked as a Hematologist until her retirement in 1990. After retirement she was a NABC Master with the American Contract Bridge League.  She was preceded in death by...

Marian Winifred Carnes

Marian Winifred Carnes

Feb 18, 2009

Miss Marian Winifred Carnes, 79, of Decatur, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009, daughter of the late Mrs. Mattie Cofer (Bobbie) Brisendine, who died December 2, 1991.  She was a retired accountant with General Motors Doraville Plant.  She is survived by two nieces, Gloria Carnes Carroll of Lawrenceville, GA and Linda Gail Carnes of Morristown, TN, and two nephews, Victor E....

Larry Steward

Larry Steward

Feb 18, 2009

Larry Steward was born on March 3, 1934 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the only child of Naomi Robinson Houston (who preceded him in death). Larry departed this life February 18, 2009 at 6:50 a.m. to go home to be with the Lord.  He retired after 38 years at the University of Illinois Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his memory Verlena...

Frank Filmore Thach

Frank Filmore Thach

Feb 18, 2009

Mr. Frank Filmore “Fil” Thach, 84, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. He was a World War II veteran, a member of East Lake Country Club, Glen Haven and Clairmont Presbyterian Churches, and was retired from Davidson Mineral/Hanson. He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne Wright Thach; sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Mary Lynn and grandson...

Cappa C. Kent

Cappa C. Kent

Feb 18, 2009

Mr. Cappa C. Kent, 79, of Atlanta died Wednesday, February 18, 2009.  He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Army.  Cappa was a graduate of Young Harris College and Mercer University.  He retired from the U. S. Department of Labor in 1990 after 40 years of service with the Federal Government.  Cappa was a founding...

Allene Metzger Ross

Allene Metzger Ross

Feb 17, 2009

Mrs. Allene Metzger Ross, age 69, of Decatur died Tuesday, February 17, 2009.  She was a registered nurse for over 40 years.  Mrs. Ross is survived by her husband, Gary Ross; sons, Jeff Ross of South Carolina, Jim Ross of Atlanta; daughter, Bonnie Ross Hensley of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandsons, Daniel Ross, Cody Ross; and sister, Nancy Carter.  A...

Roger Mayo Jones, Sr.

Roger Mayo Jones, Sr.

Feb 17, 2009

Roger M. Jones, Sr., age 91, of Stone Mountain passed away during a peaceful sleep at home.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Doris Joyner Jones; 2 sons and daughters in law, Roger and Caryn Jones and Tim and Viki Jones; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; 2 sisters and brothers in law, Gloria and Charles Preston...

James G. Shea

James G. Shea

Feb 17, 2009

Mr. James G. Shea, 79, of Atlanta, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009.  He was a long-time member of the Atlanta/Northlake Elks Lodge #78. He served his country in the U. S. Navy during the war in Korea on board USS Franklin D. Roosevelt.  Mr. Shea retired from Rhodes Furniture Company as an advertising executive.    Mr. Shea was preceded in death...

Florine Wade Tucker

Florine Wade Tucker

Feb 16, 2009

Mrs. Florine Wade Tucker of Dacula and a former resident of Decatur for over 60 years died Monday, February 16, 2009.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence (Tuck) Tucker and stepson, Buck Tucker.  She was a member of the Decatur First Baptist Church and the McClain Sunday School class.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,...

Enid Cook Payne

Enid Cook Payne

Feb 16, 2009

Mrs. Enid Kate Cook Payne, age 92, passed away at her home with loved ones on Monday, February 16, 2009. She was a graduate of Southwest DeKalb High School, 1933.  She was married for 53 years to the late John Wesley Payne, Sr. They had 5 children: daughters, Nannie Kate Thompson married to the late Joe M. Thompson, son, John...

Morris Demetrius Ramsey, Jr.

Morris Demetrius Ramsey, Jr.

Feb 16, 2009

Mr. Morris Demetrius Ramsey, Jr. of Decatur died Monday, February 16, 2009. He attended Decatur Boys High School and served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Ramsey graduated from the University of Georgia in 1954. He retired from Stanley Door Systems. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Christian Burkhart of Jacksonville, FL;...

Carolyn Hanna Wetzel

Carolyn Hanna Wetzel

Feb 15, 2009

Carolyn Hanna Wetzel, 68, died Feb. 15, 2009 after a valiant, five-month battle against lung cancer. A Memorial Service will be held this Saturday, February 21, at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia at 4PM.

 

Carolyn was an amazing wife, mother, friend, and a lifetime promoter of children’s and women’s issues and health. Married 45 years to her beloved...

Gladys Van Winkle Swindall

Gladys Van Winkle Swindall

Feb 14, 2009

Mrs. Gladys Van Winkle Swindall of Decatur died Saturday, February 14, 2009.  She is survived by her sons, David Swindall of St. Petersburg, FL, Philip Swindall of Duluth, Pat Swindall, Kevin Swindall, both of Johns Creek; daughter, Theresa Swindall of Atlanta; seventeen grandchildren; brothers, Norman Van Winkle of Dayton, OH, Carlos Van Winkle of Anniston, AL; sister, Marie Sprayberry of...

James Reeves Johnson

James Reeves Johnson

Feb 14, 2009

Mr. James “Jim” Reeves Johnson, 80, of Decatur died Saturday, February 14, 2009.  He was a member of Scott Boulevard Baptist Church, and the Model A. Club.  Mr. Johnson enjoyed helping people and assisting them in their many needs.  He retired from the Wachovia Trust Department after many years of service.   He is survived by his wife, Anne Johnson; daughters...

Angela Mcdonald

Angela Mcdonald

Feb 14, 2009

Angela McDonald of Atlanta died Saturday, February 14, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. The family will receive friends from 9 AM to 10 AM Thursday at A. S. Turner & Sons.