Obituaries

Anna M. Voss

Anna M. Voss

Mar 7, 2008

Anna M. Voss of Decatur died Friday, March 7, 2008.  She worked for J. C. Penney at Northlake Mall as a hair stylist for 27 years.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Robin Voss of Suwannee, GA; sister Janet Merrit of Fennville, MI; brother, Jerry Voss of Fennville, MI; and a grandson, Miles Voss.  A memorial...

Evan Ricely Wills

Evan Ricely Wills

Mar 5, 2008

Evan Ricely Wills, 21, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.  Memorial services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, March 8, 2008 in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday at A. S. Turner & Sons.

Albert Lee Clark, Jr.

Albert Lee Clark, Jr.

Mar 4, 2008

Albert (AL) Clark, 76, of Stone Mountain, died on March 4, 2008 after a 6 month battle with cancer.  AL was an all-star athlete at Buford High School.  He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1953, then served in the Navy until 1955.  He was a teacher and coach at West Fulton High School from 1955 to 1957 and...

Marie Rutland Topple

Marie Rutland Topple

Mar 4, 2008

Marie Rutland Topple died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 following several years of declining health. She was 95 years old. She was predeceased by her first husband Guy Walter Rutland Jr., by her second husband Craig Topple, and by her son John Thomas Rutland. Marie was born in Charlotte, N.C., spent her childhood years in Cordele, GA, before moving to Decatur....

James Edward Pittard

James Edward Pittard

Mar 4, 2008

James E. Pittard, 84, of Atlanta passed away March 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leo Burtz Pittard. He is survived by three brothers, C. Wilson Pittard and wife Madeline, Jack W. Pittard, Sr. and wife Salee, and Bobby B. Pittard. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends. He...

Tommy Winzeler

Tommy Winzeler

Mar 4, 2008

Mr. Tommy Winzeler, 55, of Avondale Estates, died March 4, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Kelly, and son, Brett; mother, Martha Winzeler; and brothers, Billy, Charles and David.  A memorial service will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8th.  The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 to...

Winston Walton Anderson

Winston Walton Anderson

Mar 3, 2008

Winston Walton (Wink) Anderson was born in Summerville, GA to Dr. Malcolm W. and Jonnie Anderson.  He was reared in Harlan, Kentucky and moved to Miami as a young man to work in the x-ray department of the local hospital.  He entered the service in 1941 and was assigned to the hospital x-ray department at Camp Blanding, FL where he...

Kenneth Alan Cowley

Kenneth Alan Cowley

Mar 3, 2008

Mr. Kenneth Alan "Kim" Cowley, 57, of Decatur died Monday, March 3, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Maxine Cowley of Decatur; brother and sister-in-law, Chip and Cathy Cowley of Alpharetta; sister and brother-in-law, Robyn Cowley and Pat Brandenburg of Monroe; sister, Jennifer Cowley of Monroe; nieces, Christine Worms and husband, Tim of White Bear Lake, MN; and Katie...

Jane Mitchell Thompson

Jane Mitchell Thompson

Mar 2, 2008

Jane Mitchell Thompson found peace in God's care on March 2, 2008 at Hospice Atlanta. Jane lived her life looking for the beauty around her. She found it in her love of art, drama, and music; her talents as a gourmet cook; her gift with all growing things; and especially in the many relationships she nurtured with family and friends....

Mildred Lee Lusk

Mildred Lee Lusk

Mar 2, 2008

Mrs. Mildred Lusk of Eatonton died Sunday, March 2, 2008.  She was born November 1, 1931, and grew up in DeKalb County. She was a member of Smithboro Baptist Church in Jasper County. Mrs. Lusk is survived by her husband, Mr. Leon O. Lusk of Eatonton; daughters, Ms. Joyce Peugh of Jackson, Mrs. Sue Salter of Comer, GA; sons, Mr....

Clara L. Tyson

Clara L. Tyson

Mar 1, 2008

Mrs. Clara L. Tyson, age 86 of Atlanta died Saturday, March 1, 2008.  Mrs. Tyson retired from Keebler, previously Gordon Chips. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Woodland Hills Baptist Church.  Mrs. Tyson was preceded in death by her husband Floyd J. Tyson.  She is survived by several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews;...

Helen Strong

Helen Strong

Feb 29, 2008

Helen M. Strong, age 83, died peacefully on Friday February 29, 2008 surrounded by her family and close friends. Helen retired after teaching 25 years so that she could care for her husband, Charles Strong, who preceded her in death in 1995. She is survived by her son, Murray Strong (Donna) of Marietta, GA, daughters Barbara Caruso (Gary) of Johns...

Major Marleine Mills

Major Marleine Mills

Feb 28, 2008

Major Marleine Mills was one of seven children born to Pasteur and Madame Andrea Joseph in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.  Major Marleine received Christ at an early age in her father's Church.  Around the age of ten she was invited to The Salvation Army Sunday School by a friend. She was welcomed by name by the Sunday School Teacher and felt like...

Lucy Kirkland

Lucy Kirkland

Feb 28, 2008

Lucy Kirkland, 89, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2008. Lucy was born December 18, 1918 in Abbeville, Alabama and was a graduate of Middle Georgia College and Simmons College. For the next 50 years, Lucy would reside in Warner Robins, Georgia and serve as a Civil Service Officer at Robins AFB. During that time, she was an active member...

William Rodney Meerman

William Rodney Meerman

Feb 28, 2008

William Rodney "Bill" Meerman, 61, of Pine Lake died Thursday, February 28, 2008. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Janet Meerman; daughters and sons-in-law, Ronda and Robert Oglesby of Hernando, FL, Leslie and Chris Erickson of Decatur; Suree and Geoffe Foose of Hernando, FL; five grandchildren; two sisters, Kathleen Carr, Elizabeth Santos; brother, Steven Meerman; and nieces and nephews....

Lydia Von Hacke

Lydia Von Hacke

Feb 27, 2008

Lydia Gabriela Countess von Hacke, loving mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2008. She was preceded in Heaven by her husband Wilhelm Hans Count von Hacke. Born October 13, 1914, her early years were spent in Silesia, East Germany, with her parents and two older sisters. She attended boarding schools and received a classical education. After her...

Roy Curtis Akin

Roy Curtis Akin

Feb 27, 2008

Roy Curtis Akin, 73, of Decatur died Wednesday, February 27, 2008.  Mr. Akin served his country in the U. S. Air Force, and later the Georgia Air National Guard.  He began his career flying in the Air Force and retired as a Captain from Eastern Airlines in 1989 after 30 years of enjoyable service.  He was the founder and president...

Edna Moore White

Edna Moore White

Feb 26, 2008

Edna Moore White passed away on Tuesday, February 26th, after a two year battle with cancer. Her smile was a beacon through it all. She lived her entire adult life in N.E. Atlanta where she raised her family, worked and volunteered in the community. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Charles E. White; sons, Terry White and...

Dr. Zachary Voeltz

Dr. Zachary Voeltz

Feb 25, 2008

Dr. Zachary Voeltz, age 34, of Smyrna, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008. He was the beloved son of Barry and Peggy Voeltz, husband of Michele, father of Jackson, and brother of Jeremy. He is also survived by a large extended family. Dr. Voeltz graduated Medical School from the University of Michigan in 2000. Dr. Voeltz completed his urology residency...

Marion W. Merriman

Marion W. Merriman

Feb 24, 2008

Marion W. Merriman, 94, of Big Canoe, Georgia passed away at her home Monday morning, February 25, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, A. B. Merriman, and a sister, Evelyn Crowley. She is survived by two sons, Eugene Merriman (Joanne) and Lamar Merriman (Barbara), also of Big Canoe; a sister, Mrs. Doris Hammond of Olive Branch, MS; a brother,...