Obituaries

Raymond (Ray) Harold Stephens, Jr.

Raymond (Ray) Harold Stephens, Jr.

Dec 29, 2005

Raymond H. Stephens, Jr. passed away Thursday, December 29, 2005, in Fulshear, Texas.  He was born September 5, 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Raymond H. Stephens, Sr. and Mell Stephens.  Ray grew up in Albany and Tucker, Georgia, graduating from Tucker High School, where he was an outstanding athlete.  His athletic accomplishments included playing in the state championship...

Marion M. Striplin

Marion M. Striplin

Dec 29, 2005

Marion M. Striplin, age 65, of Acworth died Thursday, December 29, 2005.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Eddie Bowen of Acworth; brother, Bob Mauldin of Riverdale; and grandchildren, Nicholas Bowen, Andrew Bowen, David Bowen, and Zachary Bowen.  Funeral services will be held Monday, January 2, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Midway Presbyterian Church.  Rev. Danny...

Mary Will Lively Walker

Mary Will Lively Walker

Dec 26, 2005

Mrs. Mary Will Lively Walker, age 80, died Monday, December 26, 2005.  She was preceded in death by her grandson, Gene Weaver.  She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Davis and Gayle Littleton; grandchildren, Ken Weaver, Vickie Whitlow, Tammy Kincaid, David Dixon, & Greg Dixon; eleven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two wonderful caregivers.  Funeral services will be...

Ralph Edward Weeks

Ralph Edward Weeks

Dec 24, 2005

Mr. Ralph Edward "Eddie" Weeks of Lawrenceville, GA died Saturday December 24, 2005.  He is survived by his daughter, Andrea Weeks;  sister, Gail & Ray Lester, Newborn, GA; brother, David & Tamatha Weeks, Lawrenceville, GA, 3 nieces; 2 nephews.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday in the chapel of A. S. Turner Sons.  Rev. J. C. Robinson will...

Frances Malone Davidson

Frances Malone Davidson

Dec 22, 2005

Frances Malone Davidson of Atlanta, who was born December 29, 1908, died on Thursday, December 22, 2005.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde W. Davidson, her daughter, Judy D. Marcus, and her grandson, David Avant.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, R. Chris and Charme S. Davidson of Minneapolis, MN, her granddaughter and husband, Jennifer...

Jamie Hay, Sr.

Jamie Hay, Sr.

Dec 22, 2005

Mr. Jamie Hay, Sr. of Covington died Thursday, December 22, 2005.  He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps and a Past Worshipful Master of the Clarkston Lodge #492 F&AM.  Mr. Hay is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mrs. Mildred N. Hay of Covington; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Clint Toney...

Charles C. Wilson

Charles C. Wilson

Dec 20, 2005

Mr. Charles C. Wilson, of Tucker, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2005.  Charlie was born September 20, 1919 to Robert and Bonnie Wilson in Charlotte, NC.  He proudly served his country in World War II, and spent the majority of his business career with John B. Daniel, Inc. in Atlanta.  In 1941, he married Helen Elizabeth Nash and...

Nellie Biggers Dean

Nellie Biggers Dean

Dec 20, 2005

Nellie Biggers Dean, 90 years old, died Tuesday morning, December 20, 2005, at Hospice Atlanta after suffering a serious fracture from a fall in November.  Born in Atlanta at then rural Cheshire Bridge Road and Lindbergh Rd., she grew up as Atlanta grew into a city.  Her father, a builder, constructed many of the homes in the Morningside area.  She...

Louise Thomas

Louise Thomas

Dec 19, 2005

Mrs. Louise Thomas of Covington died Monday, December 19, 2005. she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Gary Daniel of Covington; grandson, Johnny Daniel and wife Stephanie of Dacula; great grandsons, Jonathan and Justin Daniel; and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 21st, at Melwood Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Barrett will officiate.  ...

Leslie Jayne Riley

Leslie Jayne Riley

Dec 18, 2005

Mrs. Leslie M. Riley of Avondale Estates died suddenly of a heart attack at home on Sunday, December 18, 2005. She was a member of Decatur First United Methodist Church, where she taught preschool gymnastics. Mrs. Riley also worked for the Atlanta Gymnastics Center (formerly Varsity Gymnastics). She is survived by her husband, John Riley of Avondale Estates; sons, Kirk...

Marjorie J. Campbell

Marjorie J. Campbell

Dec 17, 2005

Mrs. Marjorie J. Campbell, age 72, of Valdosta, GA died Saturday, December 17, 2005. She was a veteran of the US Navy and worked for the Piccadilly Restaurants for 12 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Teddy Campbell. She is survived by daughters, Betty Morris, Joyce Campbell and Sue Ellis; son, Tom Campbell; ten grandchildren; and eight...

Joe L. Garrett

Joe L. Garrett

Dec 17, 2005

Mr. Joe L. Garrett, age 67, of Decatur died on December 17, 2005. Mr. Garrett was a barber in Atlanta for many years. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 20, at 11:00 am in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Rev. Raymond Hicks officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will...

Robert William Harlos

Robert William Harlos

Dec 16, 2005

Mr. Robert W. Harlos of Atlanta died Friday, December 16, 2005. He was the son of the late Harry Harlos, Jr. and Blowdin Harlos. He is survived by his wife Stella Harlos; daughters, Joyce Strangman of Pittsburg, PA, Cynthia Jenkins of Ecuador, South America; sons, Stephen Harlos of Hudsonville, MI, Paul Harlos of Owosso, MI, Timothy Harlos of Defiance, OH;...

William Clifford Rowland

William Clifford Rowland

Dec 14, 2005

Mr. William (Cliff) Rowland, age 73, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2005. As a young man, he served as an air traffic controller in the U.S. Air Force. He was a retired printer and operated Rowland Printing Company for over 20 years. He was a caring and hardworking man who was devoted to his family. He was preceded...

Allene Futch Atwood

Allene Futch Atwood

Dec 14, 2005

Mrs. Allene C. Atwood, age 87, of Stone Mountain died Wednesday, December 14, 2005. She taught school for many years and worked as the school Food Service Director with Jackson County in Florida until retiring in 1976. Mrs. Atwood had the ability to help people selflessly. She loved music, traveling, fishing, and the beach. She was very active in the...

Shirley Lennon Cole

Shirley Lennon Cole

Dec 14, 2005

rs. Shirley Jean Cole of Stone Mountain died Wednesday, December 14, 2005. She is survived by her sons, Steven Cole of Tucker, Daniel Cole of Chicago, IL; daughters, Beverly Stone of Grayson, Sharon Sauer of Corona, CA, Sandra Cole of Los Angeles, CA; sixteen grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. A private service will be held. A. S. Turner & Son

William Baird Hudgins, Sr.

William Baird Hudgins, Sr.

Dec 14, 2005

Dr. William Baird Hudgins, Sr. died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at his home. He was 79 years old and was a life-long Atlanta resident. Born to Guy B. Hudgins and Ethel B. Hudgins of Atlanta on February 10, 1926, Dr. Hudgins practiced cardiology in Georgia for over 50 years at Grady Memorial Hospital, Georgia Baptist Hospital, DeKalb Medical Center, and...

Maybelle Scoggins Payton

Maybelle Scoggins Payton

Dec 14, 2005

Maybelle Scoggins Payton-Maybelle Scoggins Payton, age 99, died at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Tucker, GA on Wednesday, December 14, 2005. Born July 7, 1906, Mrs. Payton lived many years in Clarkston, GA, and was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. At 54 years of age she graduated from LPN Training from Smith-Hughes Evening School in Atlanta, and later that year...

Joe J. Pincus

Joe J. Pincus

Dec 9, 2005

Mr. Joel J. Pincus of Lawrenceville died Friday, December 9, 2005.  He is survived by his wife, Millie Pincus; daughter, Wende Goodwin and her husband, Jim of Ft. Worth, TX; son, Adam Pincus of San Antonio, TX; brother, Mark Pincus of Philadelphia, PA; sisters, Mikki Broitman of Florida, and Penny Hayes of Philadelphia, PA and step-mother, Rose Lucas Pincus of...

Mildred Wade

Mildred Wade

Dec 9, 2005

Mrs. Mildred Wade passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2005 in her home. Mildred was the wife of Ralph Barnes Wade, deceased, and the mother of four children, Beverly Dirkin, Millie Harz, Rick Wade and Ralph Wade, Jr. She is loved and survived by her children, their spouses, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Spouses: Hal Harz, Patricia Wade and Lori...