Obituaries
Thomas William Barnes
Sep 20, 2007
Thomas William "Tommy" Barnes, age 91, of Avondale Estates, Georgia, passed away on September 20, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 63 years, Rachel Muckenfuss Barnes; two of his nine siblings, Robert Barnes and wife Donna and Donald Barnes and wife Luanne; sister-in-law, Mildred "Mimi" Barnes; his five children, son Thomas W. Barnes, Jr....
Col. John R. (Jack) Mccamy Usa Ret.
Sep 20, 2007
Colonel John "Jack" McCamy, (Retired), age 72, of Stone Mountain, Georgia died Thursday, September 20th. He was a graduate of North Georgia College, had an MBA from Pepperdine University in California, and was a 30-year Army Infantry veteran. In that career, Colonel McCamy served his country in Vietnam with two tours of duty. During his 30-year tenure with the military,...
William O. Dinkins
Sep 20, 2007
Rev. William O. ?Pete? Dinkins, age 78, of Tucker died Thursday, September 20, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jo Johnson Dinkins; daughters and sons-in-law, Joy and Malcolm Hitt of N. Augusta, SC, Sue and James Pinion of Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Lynn Dinkins of Atlanta; grandchildren, Scott Carpenter, Suzanne White, Sarah Holden, Kaitlyn...
Teressa Rutland Sanders
Sep 20, 2007
Teressa Rutland Sanders (Tissy), a lifelong resident of Decatur Georgia, died Wednesday evening September 20, 2007 following a cerebral hemorrhage. Born November 12, 1926 in Greenville, Georgia to parents Mary Alice and Guy W. Rutland Sr., she was the loving wife of Decatur physician, Dr. Floyd R. Sanders Jr. They celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary in August at Lanier Village...
J. B. Johnson
Sep 19, 2007
Mr. J. B. Johnson, 86, of Lawrenceville passed away from cancer on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. He was a beloved husband, daddy and granddaddy. J. B. worked for AAA Electric Motor Repair Service in the late 40's and early 50's. In 1955 he began working with McCullough ElectricMotor Repair Service and retired in 1995. J. B. was Past Master of...
Louise Lowery Mckinney
Sep 19, 2007
Louise Lowery McKinney, age 83, of Decatur died Wednesday, September 19, 2007. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Puckett of Covington, Peggy M. Baines of Cartersville, Teresa M. Coor of Atlanta; brothers, Thomas H. Lowery and Clarence Lowery, both of Dora, AL; sister, Mattie B. Boshell of Houston, TX; thirteen grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be...
Randolph Lee Taylor
Sep 18, 2007
Mr. Randolph Lee Taylor of Marietta died Tuesday, September 18, 2007. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Ranger. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his father, Tilman T. Taylor. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Evaughn Taylor; and his brother, Chris Taylor. Memorial services will be held at Clairmont Presbyterian Church,...
Alice B. Simmons
Sep 18, 2007
Alice B. Simmons, 82, of Atlanta passed quietly in her home on Sept. 18, 2007. She grew up in the Virginia Highlands neighborhood and attended Girls High, graduating in 1943. She was married to Robert L. Simmons, Jr. for 32 years In her later years she traveled extensively throughout the world. She enjoyed live theater and was an active member...
Frederick Joseph Baumgartner
Sep 18, 2007
Frederick Joseph Baumgartner passed away on September 18, 2007. He was born on March 11, 1918. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, he resided in Decatur for 58 years. Fritz attended Boys High School in Atlanta and the University of Georgia, Atlanta Extension. He retired from Atlanta Economy Drug Company after 40 years of service. He served in both the...
Gladys Durden Thompson
Sep 18, 2007
Gladys Durden Thompson, 88, of Scottdale, GA died Tuesday, September 18, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. T. Thompson; son & daughter-in-law; Wallace & Betty Thompson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Earnest Hammons of Conyers, son and daughter-in-law, Herman and Ann Thompson of Lawrenceville; brother and sister-in-law, Willie and Virginia Durden...
Katherine M. Swint
Sep 17, 2007
Katherine Eoline Moon Swint, 89, wife of the late Jesse Taylor Swint, of Decatur died Monday, September 17, 2007. They were both natives of Columbus, GA but have spent their working years in Decatur, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Jacob Clinton Moon and Virginia Woolfolk Moon; and her sister, Elizabeth Moon Fersen. She is...
Maria Underwood
Sep 15, 2007
Maria Underwood of Atlanta died Saturday, September 15, 2007. Surviving are her husband, Pat Glass; daughter, Morgan Underwood; sisters, Teresa McDonald of Orlando, FL, Denise Underwood of Stockbridge; and brother, Bobby Underwood of Greenville, TN. A celebration of Maria's life will be held Saturday, September 22nd from 1:00 until 3:00 PM at Manuel's Tavern, 602 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA...
Martha Eggli Smith
Sep 14, 2007
Mrs. Martha Eggli Smith, age 87, of Lilburn died Friday, September 14, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Rev. Cecil A. Smith, who pastored several churches in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Cecil and Maria Smith, Paul and Judy Smith; daughters, Melissa Gardner, Stephanie Johns and husband...
Shirley Ruth Pendley
Sep 13, 2007
Mrs. Shirley Ruth Pendley of Atlanta died Thursday, September 13, 2007. She was a member of Haygood United Methodist Church, the Fellowship Mission and Eastern Star. Mrs. Pendley was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Vann Pendley and son, John Herndon. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Kahrs; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Doreen Montague; nephews, Mark Peters,...
Rebecca B. Bryan
Sep 13, 2007
Mrs. Rebecca B. Bryan, 96, of Atlanta, GA died Thursday, September 13, 2007. She was born and raised in Walton County, GA. Mrs. Bryan was a long-time professor at the University of North Carolina in the Department of Public Health. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Albert Hughes Bryan, parents, Harry Cleveland Broach and Ruth Tuck Broach,...
Mary Jane Smallwood
Sep 12, 2007
Mrs. Mary Jane Smallwood, 81, longtime resident of Tucker, GA died Wednesday, September 12, 2007. She was retired from the Internal Revenue Service. Mrs. Smallwood was preceded in death by her husband, Weymon Rae Smallwood, parents, Carl and Seppie Brown of Jasper, TN, sister, Geraldine Bryson, and brothers, Carl E. Brown, Jr., Joe E. Brown and James A. Brown. She...
Betty Ann Blackstone Blount
Sep 11, 2007
Betty Ann Blackstone Blount of Decatur died Tuesday, September 11, 2007. Mrs. Blount worked in accounting and payroll department for the Georgia State Patrol for over 30 years. She was a lover of gospel music. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, James Allen & Lisa Blount and Raymond Douglas & Sandy Blount; daughter-in-law, Angela Blount; thirteen grandchildren and...
Virginia Jones Johnston
Sep 10, 2007
Virginia Jones Johnston, 92, of Atlanta, died September 10, 2007. She was born May 27, 1915 in Enterprise, Alabama, to Rev. Thomas Glenn Jones and Laura Carr Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Gillis Johnston; two brothers; and a granddaughter, Laura McDaniel Gardner. She is survived by a sister, Jane Sentell of Little Rock, AR. Mrs....
Katherine Alexandria Scondras
Sep 6, 2007
Katherine Alexandria Scondras, 65, a life long resident of Atlanta and member of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Atlanta died September 6, 2007. She graduated from Grady High School in 1960 and went to work in her uncle's restaurant (Doby's) for two years. After that she started her career in 1962 as a clerk in the bookkeeping department at Citizens...
Grover Morgan Whitley, Sr.
Sep 5, 2007
Mr. Grover Morgan Whitley, age 83, of Atlanta, Georgia died Wednesday, September 5, 2007. He was born in LaGrange, GA, graduated from Georgia Military Academy in College Park, GA., and attended Auburn University, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. Mr. Whitley served as a second lieutenant in the U. S. Army, First Division, in World War...
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