Obituaries

Rebekah S. Smith
Jan 4, 2006
Mrs. Rebekah S. Smith of Atlanta died Wednesday, January 4, 2006. She worked for a number of years with Thibadeau, Shaw Realty Co. and was a member of Glenn Memorial United Methodist church. She is survived by her son, Brian C. Smith of Alexandria, VA. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & sons...

Mrs. Eleanor R. Single
Jan 1, 2006
SINGLE ?Mrs. Eleanor R. Single of Atlanta died Sunday, January 1, 2006. She received an A.B. degree in English from Bucknell University in 1955. While at Bucknell, she was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta National Freshman Scholastic Honorary Society, president of Sigma Tau Delta English Honorary Society, a member and first clarinet with the Bucknell University Orchestra, the University...
Charles Philip Richards, Sr.
Jan 1, 2006
Charles Philip Richards, Sr. of Atlanta, died Sunday, January 01, 2006. He was 88. Phil Richards was born February 8, 1917 in his family home on Spring Street. Mr. Richards attended Boys High and was chosen for Coach Shorty Doyle?s All Star football team. He received a scholarship to the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he was a Phi Kappa...

George Ray Alexander, Jr.
Jan 1, 2006
Mr. George Ray Alexander, Jr. of Tucker died Sunday, January 1, 2006. He was employed by Georgia Pacific Paper Company and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tucker. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jackie Alexander. He is survived by his father and step mother, George and Linda Alexander of Rutledge; and sister and brother-in-law,...

Sara L. Pruitt
Jan 1, 2006
Mrs. Sara L. Pruitt of Lithonia died Sunday, January 1, 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Fortenberry of Cleveland, GA; son, Joe T. Mitchell of Sautee, GA; seven grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 11 a.m., Friday, January 6th. Burial will follow in Cherokee...

Kristopher William Cassel
Dec 31, 2005
Funeral services for Kristopher William Cassel will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2006. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at A. S. Turner & Sons.
Betty Jean Roberts
Dec 30, 2005
Mrs. Betty Jean Roberts, age 65, of Stone Mountain went to be with the Lord Friday, December 30, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Mike Roberts; daughters, Robin Gay and her husband Mike of Woodstock, Debra Lancaster and her husband Dean of Grayson; grandchildren, Bethany and her...

Shirley Jene Sexton
Dec 30, 2005
Shirley Jene Sexton, 66, of Atlanta died Friday, December 30, 2005. She retired as Director of Travel with Equifax Corporation. She is survived by her sisters, Dorothy Yarbrough of Griffin, Annette Wagner of Carbondale, PA; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 2nd at Greenwood Cemetery. Dr. Frank H. Crumpler will...

Jason Kent Pettus
Dec 30, 2005
Jason Kent Pettus, age 21 of Duluth, GA died Friday December 30, 2005. He was the Beloved Son of Kent & Venitha Pettus of Duluth, GA. He is also survived by his sister, Rebecca Pettus, Duluth, GA; grandmother, Marjorie Pettus, Griffin, GA; grandfather, Bobby Pope, Forsyth, GA; a number of cousins; aunts; and uncles. The funeral service will be held...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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