Dec 14, 2008

Jane Prather Segraves of Atlanta passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008, after recently celebrating her 97th birthday. A Georgia native, she was an enthusiastic traveler who visited several European countries and every state in the U.S. except North Dakota. Always on the go, always wearing a smile, she always brought joy to all who knew her. Born in Atlanta on...

Dec 14, 2008

L. Allen Cook, 89, of Decatur died Sunday, December 14, 2008.   He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and worked as a Chemical Engineer for the Navy Department.  Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Alice Cook.  He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Diane Cook; grandchildren, Lindsay, Gregory, Jessica;...

Dec 13, 2008

Michael Gravanis passed away on December 13th, 2008.  Arriving at Emory University in 1965, he was Chairman of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine from 1969-1985.  He was a distinguished professor of Cardiology and Pathology at Emory, an accomplished poet, founder of the Greek Fellows Fund and a member of the highest scientific order in Greece,...

Dec 12, 2008

GARNTO, Marcus David Marcus David Garnto of Lawrenceville, GA died Friday, December 12, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Carruth Garnto; son, Randall Garnto; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Allen Jones; grandchildren, Nathan Jones, Natalie Jones; sister, Lillian McCoy; sisters-in-law, Alice Garnto, Alberta Carruth, Charlotte Carruth; brothers-in-law, Herman Carruth, David Carruth; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services...

Dec 12, 2008

Mr. Douglas John Stanwyck of Decatur died Friday, December 12, 2008.  He is survived by his wife Carol Stanwyck; daughters, Elizabeth Stanwyck of Baltimore, MD, Caryn Stanwyck Unger of Ft. Collins, CO., Cathy Stanwyck of Durham, NC; and step-son, Chad Polazzo of Atlanta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Doug’s memory to a charity of your choice.   ...

Dec 11, 2008

Penny Evans, 88, of Norcross died Thursday December 11, 2008. A native of

Philadelphia, she was a homemaker and a graduate of West Philadelphia High

School Class of 1938. She married Frederick R. Evans in 1946. In 1960 she and her

family moved to Cocoa Beach, FL where her husband was employed in the newly

formed space industry. Mrs. Evans was...

Dec 11, 2008

James “Ronald” Thomason, 73, of Decatur, passed away December 11, 2008.  He is survived by his sister, LaVerne Kendall; niece, Michele Kendall; great nephew, Daemon; and great niece, Dakota.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.  A. S. Turner & Sons.

Dec 11, 2008

Louise Johnson Cox, 89, a long time resident of Decatur died Thursday, December 11, 2008.  She was a beloved member of Martha Brown United Methodist Church for 57 years.  She served as financial secretary for over ten years and was a devoted member of the Alice Walker Sunday school class.  Following retirement she was a resident of Clairmont Oaks in...

Dec 10, 2008

J. Paul “Buddy” Wade, 92 a lifelong resident of DeKalb County died Wednesday, December 10, 2008.  A more in depth funeral notice will follow in tomorrow’s edition of the paper.  Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, December 13th at 3:30PM at Eastminster Presbyterian Church with Reverend Arch C. Baker, Dr. Tyler L. Downing, Dr. Walter M. Jones, Jr., and...

Dec 10, 2008

Lucy Lee Martin Watkins, age 106, died December 10, 2008. She was a lifelong Presbyterian and had been a member of Shallowford Presbyterian Church for 35 years at the time of her death. She taught Sunday school and was active in the women of the church at West End Presbyterian and East Point Presbyterian Churches before moving to Shallowford Presbyterian...

Dec 8, 2008

Nora Sue (Knight) Wages, McDonald, Norris of Atlanta died Monday, December 8, 2008.  She was retired from Control Data Printing.  She is survived by her children, Virginia “Inez” Stone, Christine Mize and her husband J.B., and John Thomas and Sandra Wages; sister, Sara Pearson; 8 grandchildren, Gerald & Kenny Stone, Linda Bridges, Niki Hay, Andy & Robby DeLong, Curtis &...

Dec 7, 2008

Mr. Thomas Levy “T. L.” Griffin, Jr. of Stone Mountain died Sunday, December 07, 2008.  Mr. Griffin and his brothers were the owners of T. L. Griffin Paint and Wallpaper Company.  He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and a long time member of Clarkston Baptist Church before joining Stone Mountain First United Methodist Church.  He...

Dec 5, 2008

Mr. Frank Watkins of Decatur died Friday, December 5, 2008. He was a member of Belvedere United Methodist Church and was employed with A & P Groceries Trucking Company for 33 years.  Mr. Watkins was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army.  He loved Georgia football, Braves baseball, and cooking barbeque. Mr. Watkins was preceded...

Dec 5, 2008

Marlyn Edward Thompson, 77, died December 5, 2008.  A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Dunwoody United Methodist Church.  Funeral and burial services will follow in Washington, Pennsylvania. 

Dec 4, 2008

Betty Jean Heeter, 85, of Decatur, GA died Thursday, December 4, 2008.  She was a long time member and devoted servant of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.  Mrs. Heeter was preceded in death by her husband Donald Heeter, and son, Ronald Heeter,  She is survived by her daughters, Mary Golden, Barbara Mauldin, Annette Labandero, Linda Fishback, Becky Ghokasian; sons, David...

Dec 4, 2008

Mrs. Darling M. Holland age 82, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thurs., Dec. 4, 2008 in her home. She grew up in Columbia, S. C. and lived in Ga. for over 50 years.  As a young woman, Darling began an interior design business in her home as a successful business woman.  After having a successful...

Dec 3, 2008

Laurie Kirby Burrell, 85, formerly of Decatur, died Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Belinda and Doug Harwell of Jackson; granddaughter, Johnnie Hubbard; great granddaughter, Meredith Hubbard both of Seabrook, TX; and sister-in-law, Doris Kirby if Daytona Beach, FL. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 6th at 11:00AM at A. S. Turner & Sons. Interment...

Dec 3, 2008

Dec 3, 2008

Alonzo Magruder Buckler, Jr. (Al) 84, faithful husband and devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed on to a better life December 3, 2008. Al was born on August 9, 1924 in Washington, D. C., the only son of Alonzo and Mabel Buckler. In 1929 they moved to Decatur, Georgia when Southern Railway transferred his father to Atlanta. Al attended Decatur...

Dec 3, 2008

On December 2, 2008, the sun set on the life of John David Pilgrim.  The well-loved man known to friends as “Johnny,” and “Imotele,” age 79, died peacefully at his home in Stone Mountain, Georgia.  John leaves behind to celebrate his life, his wife Claudina Adina Pilgrim; his three children, David Ricardo Pilgrim, Tina Colette Pilgrim, and Lisa Zanetta Addams-Pilgrim;...