Obituaries

Steve John Farmakis

Steve John Farmakis

Jun 8, 2007

Mr. Steve John Farmakis, age 82, of Suwanee, GA, passed away Friday, June 8, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Voula of 52 years; his daughters and sons-in-law, Tess and Wayne Murphree, & Anna and Randy Pelky; his son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Ellen Farmakis; brother, George Farmakis of Ohio; seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Funeral services will...

William (Bill) Lansdell

William (Bill) Lansdell

Jun 8, 2007

William (Bill) Lansdell died on June 8 in Northeast Atlanta Health and Rehabilitation Center, also under the care of Hospice, following a series of illnesses.  He was the only son of the late Fredrick and Atwood Lansdell, and was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ora Lee Lansdell and granddaughter, Julie Annette Adams.  Those left to cherish...

Fielding Launius Williams

Fielding Launius Williams

Jun 8, 2007

Mr. Fielding Launius "Decatur" Williams, Jr., 83, of Decatur died Friday, June 8, 2007. He was a native of Statham, GA, and graduated from Boys High School in Atlanta. Mr. Williams was a member and deacon of Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Clarion Sunday School class. He was in the insurance business for 45 years and...

Frank A. Carlock

Frank A. Carlock

Jun 7, 2007

Mr. Frank A. Carlock died Thursday, June 7, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Carlock of Gore, VA;son, Randall A. Carlock of Covington, GA; daughter, Carol A. Reynolds of Decatur, GA; step-sons, Raymond Truelove of Winchester, VA & Benjamin B. Truelove of Las Vegas, NV; step-daughters, Pamela Francis of Winchester, VA & Karen Jo Grey of Acworth,...

Michael John Maloof, Sr.

Michael John Maloof, Sr.

Jun 7, 2007

Mr. Michael John Maloof, Sr., formerly of Atlanta, died Thursday, June 7, 2007. He retired from the City of Atlanta Police Department after 30 years of service. He also served with the Cobb County Sheriff's Department and was Chief Deputy of Floyd County. Mr. Maloof served as president of the Fraternal Order of Police and was a member of the...

Rubye Massey Carmichael

Rubye Massey Carmichael

Jun 7, 2007

Mrs. Rubye Massey Carmichael passed away June 7th, 2007, at Hospice of Conyers.  She was dearly loved by family and friends and was a beautiful lady, who was an inspiration to family and caretakers throughout her recent trials and illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Carmichael, Sr., and by her son James A. Carmichael, Jr.  ...

George H. Smith, Jr.

George H. Smith, Jr.

Jun 6, 2007

George H. "Skipper" Smith, Jr., 62, a native of Atlanta, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007 following complications from surgery. He is survived by his widow, Cheryll; a sister, Jane Boyd Sams; two daughters, Elizabeth Smith and Michelle Duckett; and a grandson, Michael Garofalo. Skipper attended Grady High School and was a graduate of Georgia State University, where he was a...

William Michael Whitten

William Michael Whitten

Jun 6, 2007

William Michael (Mike) Whitten, age 60, a native of Atlanta, died peacefully after a brief illness, on Wednesday, June 6, 2007.  He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Whitten.  Survived by mother, Elizabeth Whitten, Decatur; brother, Tom Whitten, Stone Mountain.; and sisters, Cindi Bancroft, Denver, CO, Nancy Leathers, Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews.  A private celebration...

Jim Dangar

Jim Dangar

Jun 6, 2007

James Ivan (Jim) Dangar, 63, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 6th, 2007. He will be remembered as a loving husband, nurturing father and grandfather, devoted Christian and loyal friend. He loved golfing at the Atlanta Athletic Club, cheering for Georgia Tech sports, picking stocks, playing with his grandchildren and relaxing in his mountain home. Jim worked for Law Engineering...

Josephine Eugenia Martin

Josephine Eugenia Martin

Jun 6, 2007

Mrs. Josephine Eugenia Martin, 84, of Stone Mountain, GA peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 14, 1922, in Biloxi, MS to George and Almeda Duvic, Jo was raised in Baton Rouge, LA and graduated from Louisiana State University. Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by...

Irene J. Smith

Irene J. Smith

Jun 6, 2007

Irene J. Smith of Stone Mountain died Tuesday, June 6, 2007. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Edward Gerald and Jeanne Smith of  Augusta; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Randy Johnstone of Atlanta; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas P. and Julia Smith of Jacksonville, FL; one brother; two sisters; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Graveside services will be...

Herbert R. Bergen

Herbert R. Bergen

Jun 5, 2007

During the early morning of Tuesday, June 5th, Major Herbert R. Bergen, retired Salvation Army Officer, was in Salvation Army terminology, Promoted to Glory.   Please keep in prayer his wife Gladys, sons and daughters-in-law Charles and Faye Bergen of Salisbury, MD, Majors Gary and Joy Bergen of Murfreesboro, TN, Joel and Teresa Bergen of Salisbury, MD and daughter and son-in-law...

Dorothy (Dot) Wright Michael

Dorothy (Dot) Wright Michael

Jun 5, 2007

Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Wright Michael passed away June 5, 2007 as a result of a fall. Dot was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Michael; parents, Mr.& Mrs. James Wright; and brothers, Walter, Ralph and Herbert. She is survived by sisters, Margaret and husband W. L. Beavers, Bert Armstrong, Jenny Malone; brother, Marvin L. and wife Hokie Wright; sister-in-law,...

Richard Herbert Rhodes, Sr.

Richard Herbert Rhodes, Sr.

Jun 4, 2007

Richard Herbert "Rusty" Rhodes, Sr., 62, businessman, professional photographer, registered real estate appraiser, and certified beekeeper died on June 4, 2007, of cancer at Hospice Atlanta. He was a member of St. Barnabas Anglican Church. Mr. Rhodes, a native of Macon, is survived by his wife Elma Lee McFall of Decatur; mother, Naomi Matthews Rhodes of Decatur; son, Richard Herbert...

Ruth Bennett Combs

Ruth Bennett Combs

Jun 4, 2007

Mrs. Ruth Bennett Combs, age 91, of Decatur passed away gently in her sleep, Monday, June 4, 2007. She is survived by her sister, Sara Bennett McKibben Sledge of Tucker; brother-in-law, Henry C. Causey of Stone Mountain; son, James Edward Combs, Jr. of Cumming; daughter and son-in-law, Suzon and Sam Cassady of Buford; grandchildren, James Michael Combs of Atlanta, Jennifer...

John Leake Thomas, Jr.

John Leake Thomas, Jr.

Jun 3, 2007

Mr. John Thomas, Jr. of Atlanta died Sunday, June 3, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Beth Rook; parents, John and Annette Thomas of Daphne, AL; sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Terry Conover of Abita Springs, LA; nephews, Tyler Culpepper of Mandeville, LA, Jason Culpepper of Daphne, AL; and niece, Jessica Culpepper of Murfreesboro, TN. A memorial service will...

Catherine Jobson Belnap

Catherine Jobson Belnap

Jun 3, 2007

Mrs. Catherine Jobson Belnap of Decatur died Sunday, June 3, 2007. She retired after 30 years from the Baptist Mission Board. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Druid Hills Baptist Church. Mrs. Belnap is survived by her husband, John Belnap, Jr.; sister, Frances Eastall of Athens, GA; nieces, Michele Buschman of Alexandria, VA, Laura Hix of Athens,...

Shelley  Lee Hamilton

Shelley  Lee Hamilton

Jun 3, 2007

Shelley Lee Hamilton, of Atlanta, age 60, daughter of LeRoy Pinkerson, Jr. and the late Eleanor Gamble Pinkerson of Decatur, passed away on June 2, 2007. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and held a Master's Degree in Art from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. An exceptionally gifted visual artist, she brought tremendous creativity...

Claire Sims Petersen

Claire Sims Petersen

Jun 3, 2007

Mrs. Claire Sims Petersen of Tucker died Sunday, June 3, 2007. She was born May 16, 1936 in Atlanta, attended Bass High School and graduated from Shorter College with an AB degree in Sociology. Mrs. Petersen was an Elder at Shallowford Presbyterian Church and a recipient of a Presbyterian Women Honorary Life Membership. She also served as moderator of the...

Mary Lou Jorgensen

Mary Lou Jorgensen

Jun 2, 2007

Mary Lou-Mary Lou Jorgensen, 94 ¾, born August 27, 1912, of Tucker, GA died Saturday, June 2, 2007 at her residence. She is survived by her daughter, Lou Ellen Horton, her daughter Sharon Horton O'Connor, and her "grandson" James Gerard O'Connor. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold C. Jorgensen and her only sibling, sister, Ezma Doris Taylor....