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Obituaries



Virgie Mae Sharp

Virgie Mae Sharp

Jan 16, 2009

Mrs. Virgie Mae Sharp, 92, of Stone Mountain, GA died Friday, January 16, 2009. The funeral of Mrs. Virgie Mae Sharp will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Tuesday, January 20th at 11:00 A.M. with burial in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.   The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday with a Rosary at 7:30 P.M.  Mrs....

V. Richard Hale

V. Richard Hale

Jan 15, 2009

V Richard Hale, Jr., age 86, of Decatur, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2009.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 11:00 am at A. S. Turner & Sons in Decatur.  A native of Plainfield, New Jersey, Mr. Hale was a Signalman First Class in the United States Navy, serving as a signalman and...

Celia M. Madden

Celia M. Madden

Jan 15, 2009

Mrs. Celia M. Madden of Tucker went to Glory Thursday, January 15, 2009. She was a devoted mother and grandmother,  who cherished her family, and loved church mission trips to Honduras. Mrs. Madden is survived by her husband, Frank Madden; sons, Charles B. Gaff of Canton, William L. Gaff of Sandy Springs,  and Steven B. Madden of Tucker; daughter, Erin...

Ernest Lunsford, Jr.

Ernest Lunsford, Jr.

Jan 15, 2009

Ernest Lunsford, Jr., age 88, died on January 15, 2009. He was born on August 26, 1920 in Atlanta, where he lived his entire life. Ernest graduated from Tech High School and received a B.S. Degree in Psychology from Emory University. He was a veteran of W. W. II where he served in the Army. He participated in the battle...

Barbara Jane Rowland

Barbara Jane Rowland

Jan 14, 2009

Mrs. Barbara Jane Rowland, of Fayetteville died Wednesday, January 14, 2009.  She is survived by her husband, Robert Rowland; daughter, Valorie Vines; granddaughter, Kristin Gay, both of Peachtree City, GA; and brother, Jack Langley of Kennesaw, GA.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 17th at 12:00 Noon in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons.  Interment, Melwood Cemetery. ...

Louise D. Smith

Louise D. Smith

Jan 14, 2009

Mrs. Louise D. Smith, 80, of Decatur died Wednesday, January 14, 2009.  She was born to William C. Dennis and Evelyn Grace Walker Dennis on August 10, 1928.  Mrs. Smith was a member of Scott Boulevard Baptist Church.  She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Harold F. Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Bobby B. Smith of Decatur,...

Clarence A. Johnson

Clarence A. Johnson

Jan 13, 2009

Mr. Clarence A. Johnson of Atlanta died Tuesday, January 13, 2009.  Mr. Johnson was born in Rome, GA and was a member of Capitol View Baptist Church for 50 years. He retired from General Motors in 1980. Mr. Johnson was a founding member of the National Railway Historic Society. He is survived by his daughter, Glenda Cook of Alamo, CA;...

James W. "Jim" Groover

James W. "Jim" Groover

Jan 13, 2009

Mr. James W. “Jim” Groover, 56, of Monticello, GA died Tuesday, January 13, 2009.  He is survived by his mother, Anne Brodnax Groover Massengale of Decatur; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Stuart Hansen of Malvern, PA; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Kristen and Stuart Hansen.  A private graveside service will be held at Westview Cemetery.  A. S. Turner & Sons

John Franklin Harkleroad

John Franklin Harkleroad

Jan 12, 2009

John Franklin Harkleroad, 76, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2009, as a result of complications caused by a long illness.  A native of Bluff City Tennessee he received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee.  After graduation he served 5 years of active duty in the United States Navy and continued as an active...

Mildred Bailey Moore

Mildred Bailey Moore

Jan 11, 2009

Mildred Bailey Moore, 100, of Avondale Estates, Georgia passed away January 11, 2009.                                          

Born May 19, 1908 in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Mattie Mitchell and Edmund J. Bailey of Lithonia, GA., and the devoted wife for over 77 years of her late husband, Thomas Henry Moore, Jr. Mildred graduated from Lithonia High School in 1926....

Marguerite Tolar Walters

Marguerite Tolar Walters

Jan 11, 2009

Mrs. Marguerite Tolar Walters 91, of Decatur died Sunday, January 11, 2009.  She was a member of Druid Hills United Methodist Church since 1945 and a volunteer with the DeKalb Medical Center Auxiliary.  Mrs. Walters was a devoted wife and mother.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Lynnwood Eugene Walters, and her parents, Thomas Hay...

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,...