Obituaries

Dorothy Leona Stanton

Dorothy Leona Stanton

Jul 17, 2008

Dorothy Leona Stanton, 84, of Snellville, GA passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard J. Stanton, and sons Jerry P. Moser and Andrew B. Stanton. She is survived by her daughter, Paula L. Adams of Snellville, GA; grandchildren, Jimmy Adams of Newnan, GA, Beth Strickland and Joe Adams, both of Snellville, GA,...

Dr. John B. Mills Iii

Dr. John B. Mills Iii

Jul 12, 2008

Dr. John B. Mills, III, of Atlanta, died Saturday, July 12, 2008. He was 69. Dr. Mills taught biochemistry at Emory School of Medicine for 30 years, where his research focused on human growth hormone. He was born in Griffin, Ga., graduated from Georgia Tech, earned a Ph.D, from Emory, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Kings College, Cambridge, England,...

Virginia Martin Curtis

Virginia Martin Curtis

Jul 12, 2008

Virginia Martin Curtis, age 87, died Saturday July 12, 2008.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Harold B. Curtis by only a few weeks.  Originally from Buffalo, NY, she was a student at Michigan State University and a graduate of the Katherine Gibbs School of NYC.  Mrs. Curtis was residing at Morningside of Conyers at the time of her...

Evelyn Stusak Hardigree

Evelyn Stusak Hardigree

Jul 11, 2008

Mrs. Evelyn M. Hardigree, 95, of Conyers, died Friday, July 11, 2008. A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mrs. Hardigree retired as the Lunchroom Manager at Knollwood Elementary School in DeKalb County, where she worked for 34 years. She is survived by her daughter, Maxine Nalley of Covington; granddaughters, Beth McCormack and  husband John of  Conyers, Nancy Richards  and husband...

Frances Louise Engram

Frances Louise Engram

Jul 10, 2008

Frances (Shine) Engram, 78, of Decatur, died Thursday, July 10, 2008. She was an accountant for Dupont for thirty years and a member of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Engram is survived by her brother-in-law, Milton L. Vinson of Decatur and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of A....

Ann M. Honea

Ann M. Honea

Jul 10, 2008

Mrs. Ann M. Honea of Decatur died Thursday, July 10, 2008.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Honea. She is survived by her son, Rev. J. Michael Honea; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 11 a.m. Monday, July 14th, Rev. Dewey Childers...

Sara Almand Reynolds

Sara Almand Reynolds

Jul 10, 2008

Grace Reynolds, age 90, of Decatur passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2008 in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Dr. Frank H. Crumpler officiating, with graveside services to follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in...

Adeline Cornell Atwood Hubbard

Adeline Cornell Atwood Hubbard

Jul 7, 2008

Adeline Cornell Atwood Hubbard, of Atlanta and Darien, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008. She was born in Darien, GA on September 27, 1908 to Mattie and Elliott Atwood and was preceded in death by her dear husband, William D. Hubbard. After graduating college, Mrs. Hubbard taught school in south Georgia before moving to Atlanta. She taught American...

Martha Ewing Manning

Martha Ewing Manning

Jul 7, 2008

Martha Marie Ewing Manning (b. March 1, 1920, Atlanta), world traveler, Druid Hills Baptist Church staff member since 1968, passed peacefully on July 7, 2008 at age 88. She was also active in the Woman's Missionary Union and served as President of the Decatur Lioness Club. Prior to her 40 years working for her church as Director of Senior Fellowship...

Dr. Roland Harrison Ingram, Jr.

Dr. Roland Harrison Ingram, Jr.

Jul 7, 2008

Roland Harrison Ingram, Jr., physician, scientist, teacher, died  July 7, 2008, at his home in Atlanta, Georgia.  He was 73. Dr. Ingram was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Florence Emerson and Roland Harrison Ingram, Sr.  He attended Birmingham public schools and graduated from Ramsay High School where he lettered in both football and track and field, received the...

Raymond Edward Nash

Raymond Edward Nash

Jul 6, 2008

Mr. Raymond Edward Nash, 81, of Stone Mountain, GA passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia Wilson Nash; son, Ronald L. Nash of Pace, FL; daughter, Barbara Singley of Decatur, GA; Ronald Edward Nash, grandson - like son - of Stone Mountain, GA; four other cherished grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; two...

Martha England Gunn

Martha England Gunn

Jul 5, 2008

Martha England Gunn, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William G. England and widow of Leonard H. Gunn died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at the grand age of 95. She and Mr. Gunn were happily married for 67 years. Mrs. Gunn was a graduate of Atlanta Girl's High School and Agnes Scott College. She was a devout Christian and...

Joseph   Smith

Joseph   Smith

Jul 5, 2008

Joseph “Joe” Smith, Sr., 87, of Conyers died Saturday, July 5, 2008. Mr. Smith was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed bird watching. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Evelyn Kelley Smith; and his second wife of 13 years, Marie...

Dorothy B. Haddad

Dorothy B. Haddad

Jul 5, 2008

Mrs. Dorothy Haddad, age 84, of Atlanta died Saturday, July 5, 2008.  She was a hairdresser at the downtown Rich's store, and was a gifted artist, specializing in oil paintings.  Preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Haddad, she is survived by her two sons, Sam Haddad and his wife Cristy of Morrow, Scott Haddad and his wife Joan of...

Earnest Jerome Zeller

Earnest Jerome Zeller

Jul 4, 2008

The Venerable Doctor Earnest Jerome (Jerry) Zeller passed away on Friday, July 4, after a long illness. Dr. Zeller was a well-known educator, Episcopal priest, and writer. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1925. He earned his undergraduate degree and two Masters degrees from Emory University and a Ph.D. from Indiana University. Dr. Zeller was a retired full...

Hurbert L. Yarbrough

Hurbert L. Yarbrough

Jul 3, 2008

Mr. Hubert L. Yarbrough, 92, a longtime resident of Decatur died Thursday, July 3, 2008. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U. S. Navy and a member of the former Columbia Drive Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Elinor E. Yarbrough; daughters, Connie Watson of Conyers; Sharon Yarbrough of Decatur; two granddaughters; and 4...

Phyllis Rix

Phyllis Rix

Jul 2, 2008

Filomena Marie Iannotti ("Phyllis") Rix was born December 12, 1923 in Providence, RI and died on July 2, 2008 in Atlanta, GA after a long illness. She married and divorced Fred Gunn, and in 1955 married Robert William Rix, who died in 1983. In 1961, she and Bob both joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is...

Opal Crews Lovern

Opal Crews Lovern

Jul 1, 2008

Mrs. Opal Crews Lovern, of Clarkston, born on March 31, 1919 died Wednesday, July 2, 2008.  She was of the Methodist faith and was a foster mother for 98 newborn babies during the 1960's.  Mrs. Lovern was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel S. Lovern; son, Charles S. Lovern, parents, Clark and Essie Crews; brothers, Ralph Crews, and James...

Iris A. Prince

Iris A. Prince

Jul 1, 2008

Iris A. Prince, age 72, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on July 1, 2008.  Iris retired to Georgia last year.  She was born in Arkansas and resided in Michigan most of her adult life.  She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Prince, her mother, Amy Prince, and her brother, Dennis Prince.  She is survived by her daughters, Debbie...

Mary Ann Mansour Perun

Mary Ann Mansour Perun

Jul 1, 2008

Mrs. Mary Ann C. Perun, age 78, of Decatur died Tuesday, July 1, 2008.  She was preceded in death by her husband and eldest son. She is survived by seven children and twelve grandchildren.  Her life was a living testament to her love of her great faith, her willingness to serve and her love of God and His Church. She...