Obituaries

Edward Charles Quade

Edward Charles Quade

Apr 14, 2008

Edward Charles Quade, age 80, of Atlanta died Monday, April 14, 2008. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Quade Gregory and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Faye B. Quade; his daughter, Carole Enright and husband, Jim of Lawrenceville, GA; son-in-law, Peter Gregory of Chattanooga, TN. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Sarah, Charlie and...

David M. Guy

David M. Guy

Apr 13, 2008

Mr. David M. Guy, 94, of Atlanta died, Sunday, April 13, 2008.  He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where he served as a trainer for the football team when they played in the Rose Bowl.  Mr. Guy served in the U. S. Army, and then transferred to the Air Force where he was an Air Traffic Controller.  ...

Lou Ella White

Lou Ella White

Apr 12, 2008

Mrs. Lou Ella White, 76, a long time resident of Decatur, died on Saturday, April 12, 2008, after a long illness.  Mrs. White was a graduate of Model High School Class of 1949 in Shannon. She married her husband Mr. John White, Sr. on July 2, 1949.  Mrs. White was an active member of Scott Boulevard Baptist Church.  In addition...

Bernice Estelle Ellington Armistead

Bernice Estelle Ellington Armistead

Apr 12, 2008

Mrs. Bernice Estelle Ellington Armistead, 85, a long-time resident of Decatur died Saturday, April 12, 2008.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Jones Armistead.  Surviving are her daughter, Darline Armistead of Decatur; sons, Joel Armistead of Greenville, SC, David Armistead of Renton, WA; sister, Ruby Norris of Thomaston, GA; brother, Marvin Ellington of Dunwoody, GA; grandsons, Shaun...

Janet Ruth Castle

Janet Ruth Castle

Apr 12, 2008

Mrs. Janet Wallis Castle, age 78, of Atlanta, Ga. passed away peacefully Saturday, April 12, 2008. She was born in Jacksonville, Fla. to the late J. B. and Mary Vernoy Wallis.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Castle, Sr. and by siblings, Jack Wallis and Connie Wilkinson. She is survived by her children, Mary Ferguson and...

Myrtle W. Levie

Myrtle W. Levie

Apr 10, 2008

Mrs. Myrtle W. Levie, age 93, of Decatur, died Thursday, April 10, 2008.  She was a long time supporter and member of North Decatur United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Levie was a youth Sunday School teacher for a number of years and was very involved with The Wesley Walk.  She was preceded in death by her husband Willis B. Levie, Jr....

Betty Davis Macleod

Betty Davis Macleod

Apr 10, 2008

Daughter of the late Lilly and Guy Davis and sister of the late Opal Blackwell, Betty Davis MacLeod of Atlanta, GA passed away on April 10, 2008 at the age of 78.  Betty graduated from Bass High School before marrying her childhood sweetheart, the late Harry MacLeod in 1947 at Scott Boulevard Presbyterian Church.  Spending the majority of her life...

Harlie L. Beagle

Harlie L. Beagle

Apr 10, 2008

Mr. Harlie L. Beagle, 86, long time resident of Atlanta, died Thursday, April 10, 2008.  A native of Natchitoches, LA, he enjoyed travel, genealogy, working on the computer and was a Scout Master.  Mr. Beagle   was preceded in death by his son, Tom Beagle.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Beagle; son and daughter-in-law,  Mr. Bill...

Lola Keene

Lola Keene

Apr 8, 2008

Lola Capps Keene, daughter of J. W. & Mary Louisa Pierce Capps, born April 3, 1913, died April 8, 2008 at the age of 95 after a short illness at Gwinnett Medical Center and Embracing Hospice, Cumming, GA. She was a 7-year resident of Atria Buckhead Assisted Living before moving to Lifecare Center of Lawrenceville in Nov. 2007. A native...

Rachael J. Bou Eid

Rachael J. Bou Eid

Apr 8, 2008

Mrs. Rachael J. Bou Eid, 100, of Monroe, GA passed away on April 8, 2008.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marian and William Bartholomew of Monroe; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren of Milan, TN.  Mrs. Bou Eid was a founding member of St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M....

Hind Catherine Leithead

Hind Catherine Leithead

Apr 7, 2008

Mrs. Hind Catherine Leithead, of Stone Mountain, died Monday, April 7, 2008.  She is survived by her husband, Bruce O. Leithead; sons, Patrick Paul Leithead, Bruce Oscar Leithead; sister, Huda Kahairallah; brothers, Fayez Saikali and Farid Saikali.  Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, April 10th at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church with the Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Michael...

Dr. Theadore (Ted) Pryor

Dr. Theadore (Ted) Pryor

Apr 6, 2008

     Dr. Theadore (Ted) Pryor - A Practical VisionaryOn April 6, 2008, Theadore M. (Ted) Pryor peacefully departed this life.  With his passing, the world lost a rare visionary who knew how to fashion his dreams into practical realities.  His drive, ambition and abilities enabled him to rise from humble origins to serve as a model of service and leadership. Theadore...

Dan Brinkley Glass

Dan Brinkley Glass

Apr 5, 2008

Mr. Dan Brinkley Glass, age 50, of Atlanta, GA died Saturday, April 5, 2008 at DeKalb Medical Center.  Danny was born in Atlanta on December 25, 1957.  He is a graduate of Lakeside High School and attended Georgia Southwestern and DeKalb Junior Colleges.  Danny is survived by his parents, Dan Weekes Glass and Anne Brinkley Glass of Atlanta, GA; his...

Michael George Vasilos

Michael George Vasilos

Apr 5, 2008

Michael George Vasilos, age 86, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008, at his home in Atlanta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mercedes Vasilos, his sister, Penelope Pappas, and his brother, Peter Vasilos. Born in New York City, he was raised in Astoria, NY. He graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Electrical...

Hardin George Sexton

Hardin George Sexton

Apr 5, 2008

Hardin G. Sexton went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 5, 2008.  Mr. Sexton was born February 22, 1921 in Tuscaloosa, AL.  He was a World War II Army Air Corps Veteran and was later employed with Gordon Foods/Sunshine Biscuit.  He moved to Decatur, GA in 1952 and was a member of North Decatur United Methodist Church for 56...

Robert Lamar Cain

Robert Lamar Cain

Apr 3, 2008

Mr. Robert Lamar Cain (Wimpy), born July 22, 1952, died of a short illness on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 3:04 A.M. He is survived by a special love, Sandra Wright; siblings, Virginia Rochester of Douglasville, GA, Horace Cain of Forest Park, GA, Gary Cain and (Joyce) of Locust Grove, GA, Belinda Johnson and (Johnny) of Elberton, GA, Debra Pursley...

Catherine C. Harris

Catherine C. Harris

Apr 2, 2008

Mrs. Catherine C. Harris, 84, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on April 2, 2008 after a long illness.  She was born on April 4, 1923 in Cartersville, Georgia and was the youngest daughter of Gregory and Jospehine Carratt.  She was a long time resident of Avondale Estates, Georgia prior to moving to Lawrenceville.  She is survived by her beloved husband...

Ralph Doyle Welborn

Ralph Doyle Welborn

Apr 2, 2008

Mr. Ralph Doyle Welborn, of Lilburn died Wednesday, April 2, 2008.  He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army.  A country singer and musician for over 70 years, he was inducted into the Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997.  Mr. Welborn and Mr. Garner were owners of The Covered Wagon Country Music...

Virginia Holland Askew

Virginia Holland Askew

Apr 2, 2008

Virginia Deese Holland Askew, 92, of Deland, Florida died Wednesday, April 2, 2008.  Born in Kentucky, and a long time resident of Decatur, Georgia, Mrs. Askew is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Timothy Roby Askew, Sr.  Mrs. Askew was a lifelong homemaker, mother, active in Cub Scouts, and a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Decatur....

Ruth Thomas Bishop

Ruth Thomas Bishop

Mar 30, 2008

Mrs. Ruth T. Bishop, 92, a longtime resident of Avondale Estates died Sunday, March 30, 2008.  Mrs. Bishop was an avid gardener and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates.  Up until last year she remained active teaching Sunday school class, making ceramics, and knitting caps for local area women's shelters.  She was preceded in death...