Obituaries

Louise White Wilson

Louise White Wilson

Sep 16, 2008

Louise White Wilson, 92, died peacefully September 16 in Seaford, Delaware. She was an active member of GraceBaptistChurch. Her home most of her life was Atlanta, where she was an active member of SmokeriseBaptistChurch. She was employed by the federal government during World War II, but her main career was that of homemaker. She was an avid gardener, and enjoyed...

Martha Lou Cox Kiser

Martha Lou Cox Kiser

Sep 15, 2008

Martha Lou Cox Kiser, 73, of Decatur, Georgia died peacefully September 15, 2008. She was born Martha Lou Cox in Oakland, Warren County, Kentucky on Apri1 20, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Rodney Dewey Cox and Lula Dossey Cox. She married Maurice W. Kiser in December 1957. She will be remembered by friends and family alike. She...

George Motte Martin

George Motte Martin

Sep 14, 2008

George Motte Martin, a founder of Martin-Robbins Fence Co, Inc. died Sunday, September 14, 2008, at age 96. Mr. Martin was born August 26, 1912, at The Presbyterian Mission of Luebo, Kasai District, Belgium Congo. The only child of early pioneer missionaries to Africa, Dr. Motte Martin and Bessie Sentell Martin, he lived a fascinating childhood, traveling much of the...

Annette S. Ford

Annette S. Ford

Sep 14, 2008

A resident of Avondale Estates for 47 years, Annette was the owner of Sportswear Outlet Inc., the first discount store in the southeast, selling White Stag overruns and seconds. Sportswear Outlet Inc. became “The Avondale Ski Shop” in the late 60’s when the business’ focus went to snow skiing. Annette also worked in the Avondale Realty Co. with her husband...

Walter L. Wilson

Walter L. Wilson

Sep 13, 2008

Mr. Walter L. Wilson of Decatur GA passed Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2008 while working in his garden at home. Dad was born in Allendale Co., SC Dec, 1922. He served in the US Army during WW II in Europe and later went on to graduate GA Tech in 1952. He spent the majority of his working life as a Mechanical...

David L. Coker

David L. Coker

Sep 13, 2008

Mr. David L. Coker of Decatur died Saturday, September 13, 2008. He was born in Knoxville, TN on February 10, 1928, the 11th child to Albert and Montana Coker. He graduated from Knoxville Central High School in 1945, attended North Georgia College and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1953 with a degree in law. In 1949 he married...

Marshall F. Downing

Marshall F. Downing

Sep 11, 2008

Mr. Marshall Francis Downing of Norcross passed away peacefully on September, 11, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Cole Downing of Norcross, GA; daughters Stephanie L. Downing and Samantha C. Downing; sister, Margaret L. Downing of Grayson, GA; brother and sister-in-law Larry Downing and Pat Mathews of Asheville, NC. Marshall spent many years in the music business as...

Juanita "Sam" Thompson

Juanita "Sam" Thompson

Sep 11, 2008

Juanita “Sam” Thompson of Stone Mountain died Thursday, September 11, 2008. She is survived by her husband, John Thompson; daughters, Lorrie Whitfield and Michelle Spence; and granddaughters, Brittany and Cassie Whitfield. Services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday at the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Rev. Larry T. Burgess officiating. A private burial will be held...

William J. Ennis

William J. Ennis

Sep 11, 2008

Mr. William J. Ennis of Decatur, GA died September 11, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Carol M. Ennis; daughters, Dianne Dickson, Cynthia Ennis, Christy Ennis, Ashlee Ennis; son, Dean Ennis; 3 granddaughters; 1 grandson; and 2 great grandchildren.   In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions to Peachrest Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM...

George Burdett

George Burdett

Sep 10, 2008

Mr. George Burdett, 64, of Decatur died Wednesday, September 10, 2008. He was a 1962 graduate of AvondaleHigh School and a graduate of the first class of DeKalb Tech in 1964. Mr. Burdett served his country in the U. S. Army. He retired as an audio-visual technician from the DeKalb County School System with 35 years of service. Mr. Burdett...

Coleman Lee Adams, Jr.

Coleman Lee Adams, Jr.

Sep 10, 2008

Mr. Coleman Lee Adams, Jr. of Atlanta, GA died September 10, 2008. He was a graduate of Boys’ High School in Atlanta, GA and attended EmoryUniversity, and Draughon’s School of Commerce. He was a veteran of World War II, having served from 1942 until 1945 in the European Theater, from which he retired as a Technical Sergeant. He was in...

Hazel Dunavant Bryant

Hazel Dunavant Bryant

Sep 9, 2008

Mrs. Hazel D. Bryant, 88, formerly of Albany, and most recently of Decatur died Tuesday, September 9, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Walter F. Bryant; sons and daughters-in-law, Reid and Sharon Bryant, Darryl and Susan Bryant, John Stacy and Lisa Bryant; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the chapel...

Shirley Ann Bartles

Shirley Ann Bartles

Sep 9, 2008

Shirley Ann Bartles, age 77, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Shirley was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Wayne Bartles, her sister Betty Lashlee Dawson, and her beloved niece, Debbie Dawson Dorman. Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Shirley lived the majority of her life here in Atlanta. After many years of service, Shirley retired from Eastern Airline. ...

Dwayne Rupert Marshall, Sr.

Dwayne Rupert Marshall, Sr.

Sep 7, 2008

Dwayne Rupert Marshall, Sr. passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 7, 2008. He was born in Johnstown, PA, later moving to Georgia and retiring from GM. He honorably served during the Korean War. He leaves behind his wife, Shirley; two sons, Dwayne, Jr. and Charles; two daughters, Debra Cook and Louise Marshall; two sisters, Olive Hill and Emma...

Kathryn Grace Hamilton

Kathryn Grace Hamilton

Sep 5, 2008

Kathryn Grace Hamilton of Decatur died Friday, September 5, 2008. She was retired from Southern Railway and was a member of Rainbow Park Baptist Church. She was pre-deceased by her sisters, Lillian Hamilton and Louise King, and survived by her two sisters, Clara Davis of Austell, Willa Williams of Atlanta; nieces & nephews, Kyle and Ralph Sheppard of Peachtree City,...

Leonard Haas, Jr.

Leonard Haas, Jr.

Sep 5, 2008

Mr. Leonard Haas “Papa”, 77, of Lawrenceville, GA, joined our Lord on Friday, September 5, 2008.  He was reunited with his beloved wife of 47 years, Joyce. He worked for Hirsch's, Fulton Supply Company and owned Ole County Hardware & Feed, Dacula, but his favorite job was being a Falcons fan. He is survived by his sons, John Haas, Sr....

Priscilla Burch Mcmullen

Priscilla Burch Mcmullen

Sep 5, 2008

Priscilla M. “Pat” McMullen, 92, of Atlanta died Friday, September 5, 2008. Daughter of the late Andrew and Alice Lashbrook Burch she was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia, and brothers, J. B. and George Burch. Surviving are her sons and daughter-in-law, James and Sandy Keeny, Klancy McMullen; daughter, Maria Crain; 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. A celebration of...

James H. Morrison

James H. Morrison

Sep 4, 2008

Mr. James H. Morrison, 77, of Lilburn, GA died Thursday, September 4, 2008. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U. S. Army. Mr. Morrison retired from A.T. & T. after 35 years of service. Surviving are his sons, Mark Morrison, Social Circle, John Morrison, Lawrenceville; daughter, Ann Marie Allen, Chapel Hill, TN; sisters, Opal Morrison,...

W. R. Lively

W. R. Lively

Sep 3, 2008

W. R. Lively, Jr., age 88, of Atlanta died Wednesday, September 3, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Marjorie Major Lively. Mr. Lively was a member and Deacon at PeachtreeBaptistChurch. He retired from Southern Bell in 1982 after 40 plus years of service. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He...

Dorothy E. Beagle

Dorothy E. Beagle

Sep 3, 2008

Mrs. Dorothy E. Beagle a longtime resident of Atlanta died September 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Mr. Tom Beagle and her husband of 64 years Mr. Harlie L. Beagle. Mrs. Beagle retired from the Georgia Power Company after a long and dedicated career. She was an avid reader especially mystery novels or as she put...