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Obituaries



Helen Stewart White

Helen Stewart White

Mar 14, 2007

Mrs. Helen Stewart White, age 84, a long time resident of Decatur, Georgia passed away on March 14, 2007.  She was a member of Decapolus Baptist Church in Decatur.  She is survived by her children, Jimmy and Pat White, and Rita Van Fleit.  Mrs. White is survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer and Jason Wilkey, Karen and Alan Aboshamaa, Bill Van...

Billie Jean Sexton

Billie Jean Sexton

Mar 13, 2007

Mrs. Billie Jean Sexton of Loganville died Tuesday, March 13, 2007. She is survived by her daughters, Merry Brandon of Stone Mountain, Lynn Tyndall of Decatur; beloved son Mark Sexton of Loganville; son, Jimmy Sexton of Conyers; and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 16, at 2:00 pm at Dawn Memorial Park. The family will receive...

Lisa Marlene Timpson Fair

Lisa Marlene Timpson Fair

Mar 12, 2007

Lisa Marlene Timpson Fair, 46, of Atlanta, GA, died on Monday, March 12, 2007 after a short illness.  She was born February 21, 1961 in Murphy, NC. Lisa graduated from Murphy High School in 1979.  Lisa was married to Terry Fair on August 11, 1979.  She attended Mars Hill College, graduating  Summa Cum Laude in 1983 with a Bachelors Degree...

Bryan E. Bolt, Jr.

Bryan E. Bolt, Jr.

Mar 12, 2007

Mr. Bryan E. Bolt, Jr., age 53, of Toccoa, GA passed away March 12, 2007. He was an AM/FM, TV, and Satellite TV Communications Specialist. He was employed by Crawford Satellite Communications of Atlanta, formerly with Georgia Pacific, WSB-TV and WGST Radio. He is survived by his mother, Nell O'Kelley Bolt; brother, Barry F. Bolt, both of McDonough, GA; fiancee'...

Jesse Buckner

Jesse Buckner

Mar 12, 2007

Mr. Jesse Buckner of Canton, GA died March 12, 2007.  He is survived by his children, Dina & Joseph Rauma of Katy, TX, Shane Alan Buckner of Bell Plaine, KS, Heather Jean & John Bristol of Bell Plaine, KS, Andrea Lee & David Brown of Graham, TX; brother and sister-in-law, Jim & Cheryl Buckner of Amarillo, TX; grandsons, Justin, Jake,...

Benjamin Franklin Clark

Benjamin Franklin Clark

Mar 11, 2007

B. Franklin Clark, age 82, of Atlanta died Sunday, March 11, 2007. He was a veteran of World War II serving as a Corporal in the U. S. Army. He was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the American Legion and the Atlanta Elks Lodge #78. Mr. Clark...

Wilma Frances Burgess

Wilma Frances Burgess

Mar 11, 2007

Wilma Frances Backstrom Burgess, age 87, of Decatur died Sunday, March 11, 2007. She was a graduate of Mississippi State College for Women and a faithful member of Druid Hills Baptist Church for over 60 years. Mrs. Burgess was past president of the Georgia Baptist Children's Home Board of Directors. She was an accomplished water color artist who inspired her...

Annie Moseley Clay

Annie Moseley Clay

Mar 10, 2007

Mrs. Annie Ruth Clay, age 86, of Decatur died Saturday, March 10, 2007.  She was a charter member of Corinth Baptist Church and a life-time resident of Dekalb County.  Mrs. Clay is preceded in death by her husband, Henry P. Clay and her son, Alan Henry Clay.  She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Joyce Blalock and her husband Melton...

Luther Wick Warren

Luther Wick Warren

Mar 10, 2007

Mr. Luther "Wick" Warren passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007 in Decatur, GA. He was 87 years old and was a member of the Crossroads Bible Church in Decatur. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margie S. Warren; his son and daughter-in-law, James E. and Sharron G. Warren of Conyers, GA; his daughter, Deborah E. WF. SanderDecatur,...

Rheba Crumbley Stewart

Rheba Crumbley Stewart

Mar 9, 2007

Mrs. Rheba Stewart, age 86, of Decatur died Friday, March 9, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Stewart and grandson, Jimmy E. Stewart. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Mary Stewart; grandchildren, Thomas A. Stewart and Barry D. Stewart; great grandchildren, Brandon, Brooke, Amy and Kimberly; and brother, Gordon Crumbley, Jr.;...

Kenneth Gene Ledford, Sr.

Kenneth Gene Ledford, Sr.

Mar 9, 2007

Mr. Kenneth Gene (K. G.)Ledford, Sr., age 63, of Maple Ridge Dr., Cartersville, passed away Friday, March 9, 2007. Mr. Ledford was born October 20, 1943 in Bartow County, son of the late Henry Connor Ledford and Nellie Landers Ledford. Mr. Ledford was a retired police officer having served over 30 years with the Cartersville police department, earning the rank...

Dorothy Duncan Butler

Dorothy Duncan Butler

Mar 9, 2007

Mrs. Dorothy Duncan Butler of Decatur died Friday, March 9, 2007. She lived for over 50 years in Clarkston and was a member of the Clarkston United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Delton Butler. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Griffin W. and Mary Alice Duncan of Columbia, SC; sister, Katherine McCart...

James A. Nelson, Jr.

James A. Nelson, Jr.

Mar 8, 2007

Mr. James Nelson, Jr. of Commerce died Thursday, March 8, 2007. He is survived  by his fiancée, Annie Ray; brothers, Melton Nelson, Edward Nelson; and sisters, Ruth Brownlee, Doris Bradberry, Rachael Freeman, Elizabeth Yancey and Mary Pucketts. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17th, Rev. Rodney Allgood...

Rev. Richard (Dick) Whitley

Rev. Richard (Dick) Whitley

Mar 8, 2007

Rev. W. Richard (Dick) Whitley of Ellenwood died Thursday, March 8, 2007. He was born and raised in Tifton, GA and was a World War II Army veteran. Rev. Whitley founded Glyndale Baptist Church and Beverly Shores Baptist Church in Brunswick, GA. He is survived by his daughter, Joy Lyon of Ellenwood; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Alexandra Whitley...

Dr. W. Earl Bobo

Dr. W. Earl Bobo

Mar 8, 2007

Dr. W. Earl Bobo died on Thursday, March 8, 2007 due to complications of Alzheimer's disease.  A native of Atlanta, he graduated from Decatur High School, Emory University and Emory University School of Medicine.  He practiced general surgery at DeKalb Medical Center until his retirement.  He is survived by his wife, Kathy M. Bobo; two daughters, Lane B. Steele and...

Eustaquio Antonio Diaz

Eustaquio Antonio Diaz

Mar 8, 2007

Mr. Eustaquio Antonio Diaz of Atlanta died Thursday, March 8, 2007.  He is survived by his wife, Teresa Diaz; daughter, Teresa Z. Diaz of Lawrenceville; son, Anthony J. Diaz of Atlanta; mother, Zaira Hernandez of Florida; brother, Juan R. Diaz of Chicago; and aunts, uncles, and nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday in the...

Durwood Ellsworth Smith

Durwood Ellsworth Smith

Mar 7, 2007

Durwood Ellsworth Smith, 85, of Decatur, died at Hospice Atlanta March 7, 2007.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Linton John Smith and Betsey Brantley Smith.  He is survived by his wife, Jill Bryan Smith;  his son, Rusty Smith;  his daughter, Bryan Smith Creasy and son-in-law, Neil A. Creasy; his grandchildren, C.F. Sanders Creasy, andd Emmeline Ellsworth Creasy;...

Diane Hood Overton

Diane Hood Overton

Mar 7, 2007

Diane Lynn Overton, 41, of Helen, GA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 of a pulmonary embolism. She was born on February 8, 1966 in Newton Falls, OH. She graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1984, then attended Allegheny College and subsequently graduated from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH Magna Cum Laude. She later earned her...

Thomas Lovick Cobb

Thomas Lovick Cobb

Mar 7, 2007

Mr. Thomas Lovick Cobb, age 89, of Decatur died Wednesday, March 7, 2007.  He was a highly decorated veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army.   Mr. Cobb was a master carpenter, loving uncle and good friend to many people.  He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Ralph Cobb and Suzie; sisters and brother-in-law, Lucille Anderson...

Haskin Richard Pounds

Haskin Richard Pounds

Mar 6, 2007

Haskin Richard Pounds of Tucker passed away March 6,2007, at his home. He was born on July 9, 1933, in Augusta, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Pounds and Ruby Wood, and his daughter, Roxanne Pounds Wallace. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Linda Howard Pounds; and his devoted son, Earen Wallace...