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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 1, 2008

Alethe Vivian Anderson passed away in Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 due to uterine cancer. She was 90 years old. Born June 25, 1918 to Vincent and Gertrude Holm Still, in Korbel, Humboldt County, California. A graduate of Eureka High School, Class of 1936, Alethe attended Humboldt State University and graduated with a degree in business. During World War...

Jun 30, 2008

Mr. Henry "Hank" Thornton, age 82, of Atlanta died Monday, June 30, 2008.  He was born in Spartanburg, SC on February 9, 1926 to the late McDuff and Margaret Thornton... He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He owned American Cycle and Mower in...

Jun 30, 2008

Mrs. Gertrude Morris Weiser of Decatur died Monday, June 30, 2008. She was a retired nurse from DeKalb Medical Center and after retirement she was a volunteer for 24 years with the Hospital Auxiliary, where she worked with the "Knit-Wits", who made thousands of newborn caps. Mrs. Weiser was a 38 year member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.  She...

Jun 30, 2008

Mrs. Dorothy C. Townsend, age 80, of Decatur died Monday, June 30, 2008. She is survived by her sons, Eddie Townsend of Decatur, GA, Blaine Townsend of Theodore, AL, Blake Townsend of Virginia Beach, VA; and sister, Louise Greco of Beaverton, OK. Services will be held at a later date. A. S. Turner & Sons

Jun 29, 2008

Martha Merck, age 93, of Decatur died Sunday, June 29, 2008.  She was born in Mansfield, GA and is predeceased in death by her parents, four sisters, one brother; and her daughter Bobbie Marie Binns.  She is survived by her two sons, Mr. Charles R. Merck of Las Vegas, NV and his wife Renee, and Mr. Ralph E. Merck of...

Jun 28, 2008

Jun 27, 2008

Mr. Charles Allen Harris, Sr., 65, of Decatur died Friday, June 27, 2008. A native of Ocilla, GA, he was born on November 21, 1942 to Charles Polk Harris and Ethel Louise Watson Harris. Mr. Harris served in the United States Air Force and the Air Force Reserve for five years.  He worked as a computer technician for Bell South...

Jun 27, 2008

Mrs. Ruth D. Kratsch, age 75, of Decatur, died Friday, June 27, 2008. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and was a secretary with the Manhattan Rubber Company.  Mrs. Kratsch was preceded in death by her sister, Marion Daweke.  She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Paul Kratsch; sons, Robert Kratsch of Loganville, Steve...

Jun 26, 2008

Harold B. Curtis, Amoco Dealer for thirty-five years, died Thursday June 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Virginia M. Curtis; sister, Jeanne C. Butler (Mrs. Joseph T. Butler); two nieces, Mrs. Deborah B. Stewart and Miss Denise Butler, of Stone Mountain; also an aunt, Mrs. Anna C. Lindgren of Northpoint, N.C.; and step-children, Cliff Gunst, Helen and Richard...

Jun 26, 2008

Mrs. Grace S. Brooker, age 90, of Loganville, died Thursday, June 26, 2008.  She is survived by her son, William Brooker and his wife Regina; granddaughter Lisa Wadkins; great grandchildren, Evan and Audrey Wadkins, all of North Carolina.  Graveside services will be held today, June 28th at 12 Noon at Dawn Memorial Park.  A. S. Turner & Sons

Jun 26, 2008

Mrs. Virginia H. Hardigree, age 90, of Stone Mountain, died Thursday, June 26, 2008.  A native of Dekalb County, she was a long-time member of Glenhaven Baptist Church, where she ran the nursery for 30 years.   Mrs. Hardigree was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Hardigree and her son, Henry Hardigree.  Surviving are her son, Don Hardigree and his...

Jun 25, 2008

Mr. John Daniel "J.D." Stewart, Jr. went to be with the Lord at 1:40 A.M. Wednesday, June 25, 2008.  He was a veteran of World War II and proud to serve his country.  Mr. Stewart was an employee of A & P for 35 years and also worked for Massey Fair.  He is survived by his wife, Nancy Stewart; son,...

Jun 25, 2008

"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His godly ones" (Psalm 116:15).  Dot Eden, devoted follower of Jesus Christ, died on June 25, 2008, in the county where she was born.  She lived a faith-filled life of contentment, even during two periods of widowhood.  Near the end of her life, she wrote, "God has been so...