Obituaries
Gloria Ann Dobbs
Jan 3, 2008
Gloria A. Dobbs of Atlanta, GA was born on November 10, 1952 in Asheville, NC. She was the only child of the late Elbert Vester and Lena Marcia Weaver Dobbs of North Alabama, Asheville, NC and Atlanta, GA. She moved to Atlanta at the age of two and her one regret was she could not belong to the Native Atlantan's...
Jacqueline Shires Hall
Jan 3, 2008
acqueline Campbell Shires Hall lived 73 years with a witty zest for life, a deep and abiding love for her family and friends, a strong faith in her Lord, and an exceptional gift in making all children feel treasured, including many students at Rockbridge Elementary in Gwinnett Co. She loved to volunteer, play bridge, read and travel. Her positive and...
Virginia L. Southard
Jan 2, 2008
Mrs. Virginia L. Southard, 79, of Decatur died Wednesday, January 2, 2008. She is survived by her husband, George Southard of Decatur; three brothers, James Anglin of Decatur, Clifford Anglin and his wife Patricia of Roswell, Earl Anglin and his wife Dolly of Newborn; and several nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 4, at 2:00...
Allene M. "Polly" Roseberry
Jan 1, 2008
Mrs. Allene Martin "Polly" Roseberry, wife of the late Marlin E. Roseberry passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008. She was 87 years old and a long time member of Ingleside Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Roseberry taught Sunday school and other classes for 50 years and moved her membership to Rehoboth Presbyterian Church when Ingleside moved to Lawrenceville. Mrs. Roseberry was an...
Robert Edward Black
Dec 30, 2007
Robert E. Black, age 53, of Stone Mountain died Sunday, December 30, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Frances Black; daughters, Anjanette Simone of Dunwoody, Shonette Washburn and her husband Tim of Loganville; father, Norman M. Black, Jr. and his wife Jane of N. Myrtle Beach, SC; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Lynn Black of Stone Mountain, William (Bill)...
Edward Burks Eisenhardt, Jr.
Dec 29, 2007
Edward Burks Eisenhardt, 79, died December 29, 2007. An Atlanta native, Edward was the son of the late Pauline Morrison and Edward Burks Eisenhardt, Sr. He attended Atlanta Boys High and was an Eagle Scout. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Edward was employed by Wausau Insurance...
Robert Ernest Vinson
Dec 29, 2007
Mr. Robert Ernest (Bob) Vinson, age 93, died Saturday, December 29, 2007, of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Ila Frances (Bow) Martin, brothers Fred Vinson, Harold Vinson and sister Gladys Patillo. Survivors include his son, Robert Barry Vinson of Decatur, daughter Carrie Sue Reagin of Conyers, sister Rosalie Vinson and brother Milton...
Sara Mcdaniel Gregory
Dec 28, 2007
Mrs. Sara McDaniel Gregory of Duluth died Friday, December 28, 2007. She was co-owner and operator of McDaniel Enterprises, a local residential rental business and was an active member of Clairmont Hills Baptist Church. Mrs. Gregory was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Francis S. Gregory. Surviving her are her daughter, Cynthia Gregory Raines and her husband...
Madeline Sheats Hickman
Dec 28, 2007
Madeline Sheats Hickman, age 99, of Decatur died on Friday, December 28, 2007, at A.G. Rhodes Home, Wesley Woods. Born in Carroll County, GA, to Dr. Thomas G. Sheats and Elizabeth Mae Kelly Sheats, she was a graduate of West Georgia A&M in 1926. Wed in 1932, she and her late husband, George L. Hickman, Jr., were married for 69...
Dr. Sidney Olansky
Dec 28, 2007
Sid Olansky was a physician from the old school. Medicine was an avocation rather than just an occupation. He was a first generation American, his parents having emigrated from the Ukraine. He was born in Boston in 1914 and grew up there playing baseball until the family moved to New York, so he could attend NYU. He attended medical school...
Beatrice Blackwell Womack
Dec 27, 2007
Mrs. Beatrice B. Womack, age 82, of Monroe died Thursday December 27, 2007. She was a member of Cathedral of Praise for 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Womack; son Carlos Baskett of Stockbridge; granddaughter, Melinda Ann George and her husband Ron of Locust Grove, GA; great granddaughter, Ashley Cobb; great grandson, Adam George; and friends. Funeral...
Samuel William Law
Dec 27, 2007
Mr. Samuel William ?Sam? Law, of Decatur, died Wednesday, December 27, 2007. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Ray Poss; grandson, Scooter Cryder; granddaughter, Bethany Poss; mother, Lousie Law; and aunt, Mildred Thaxton. Mr. Law was a retired letter carrier with the U. S. Postal Service in Stone Mountain. He served his country in the U....
James Walter Dunn, Jr.
Dec 26, 2007
James Walter Dunn, Jr., 65, of Stone Mountain died Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Vista care Hospice after a long illness. He is the son of the late James and Joyce Dunn of Decatur. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Stone Mountain, and retired after 34 years as an engineer with the Georgia Department of Transportation....
Amelda Harrison Berry
Dec 26, 2007
Mrs. Amelda C. Berry of Tucker, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2007. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Morrow; sons and daughters-in-law, James H. and Carol Buyers; Michael D. and Julia Berry; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, N....
Helen Wilcox Walsh
Dec 24, 2007
Helen Walsh, "Walshie" was born August 10, 1914 in McGregor, Iowa to parents Ernest and Florence White Wilcox. She was the youngest of 5 children who grew up primarily in the state of Iowa. Not only did Walshie walk six miles each day for school, she became valedictorian of her senior high school class. Walshie proudly enlisted in military service...
Helen Elizabeth Walsh
Dec 24, 2007
Helen Walsh, "Walshie" was born August 10, 1914 in McGregor, Iowa to parents Ernest and Florence White Wilcox. She was the youngest of 5 children who grew up primarily in the state of Iowa. Not only did Walshie walk six miles each day for school, she became valedictorian of her senior high school class. Walshie proudly enlisted in military service...
Harry E. "Tom" Sawyer, Jr.
Dec 24, 2007
Harry Emerson "Tom" Sawyer, Jr., 87, of Stockbridge, died Friday, December 28, 2007.Mr. Sawyer was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary H. Sawyer and daughter, Debbie L. Price. Surviving are his daughter, Dara Sawyer, Athens, GA, son, Bryon R. Sawyer, New Braunsels, TX, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and loving companion, Inge Hillhouse, Stockbridge....
George Eugene Garrett, Iii
Dec 23, 2007
Mr. George Eugene (Gene) Garrett, III of Stone Mountain passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007. He was born May 29, 1962. Growing up he was an active member of the Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Garrett graduated from the University of Georgia with an undergraduate degree in accounting. He also obtained his Masters Degree in...
Helen Fallaw Scarbrough
Dec 22, 2007
Helen F. Scarbrough, 79, of Decatur died Saturday December 22, 2007. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca S. and Charles Hewatt, son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Kim Scarbrough, all of Loganville; brother and sister-in-law, William and Martha Fallaw of Dunwoody; grandchildren, Russell Hewatt of Dawsonville and Leslie...
Robbie Wood Lord
Dec 21, 2007
Robbie Elnora Lord, 72 passed away early Friday December 21, 2007. Mrs. Lord was born in Carnesville GA on September 2, 1935. She later moved to the Atlanta area with her husband to raise her children. She is survived by her husband Wyatt 0. Lord, her daughter Cindy Osborne, son Barry Lord, 4 granddaughters, and 7 brothers and sisters. Mrs....
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