Obituaries
Frank Millwood
Jun 6, 2005
MILLWOOD-Mr. Frank Millwood of Conyers died Monday, June 6, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Christine Millwood; sons, David Millwood, Johnny Millwood, Daniel Millwood, Bobby Millwood, all of Conyers, GA; brothers, David Millwood of Sacramento, CA, Donald Millwood of Alabama, Edward Millwood of Lawrenceville, GA; sisters, Sara Singleton, Terri Millwood, both of Conyers, GA, Darlene Chapman of Winder, GA;...
Wanda Christine Mcelyea
Jun 4, 2005
Mrs. Wanda Christine McElyea, age 82, daughter of Elmer and Margaret Fielden, born March 31, 1923, died Saturday, June 4, 2005. A loving Pastor's wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was an active participant at Briarlake Baptist Church. She assisted her husband of 63 years, Chaplain Homer McElyea in the start up of three missions including First Baptist Church of...
Minnie Lee Akin
Jun 3, 2005
Miss Minnie Lee Akin, 91, of Atlanta died Friday, June 3, 2005. Minnie Lee was born November 17, 1913 to Ira Curtis Akin and Susie Bragg Akin in DeKalb County, the fourth of 12 children born to her parents. After her mother died in 1939, she assumed the role of mother to her younger siblings and the entire family. She...
Annie Bell Watkins
Jun 3, 2005
Mrs. Annie Bell (Bob) Watkins of Decatur died Friday, June 3, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Watkins; daughter, Vivian Orosz of Stone Mountain; son, Ron Watkins of Woodstock; daughter-in-law, Linda Sholar of Fayetteville; sisters, Geneva Bonds, Blanche Covan and Florine Threlkeld; brothers, R. C. Crocker, Billy Ray Crocker, all of Anderson, SC; granddaughters, Lillie White of Warrenton,...
Clarence Oliver Walker
Jun 2, 2005
Mr. Clarence Oliver Walker of Decatur died Thursday, June 2, 2005. He was a member of Grant Park Lodge #604 F&AM. He is survived by his wife, Tommie Walker; daughters and sons-in-law, Florette and Tommy Mayo of Conyers, GA, Peggy and Clay Carroll of Villa Rica, GA, Ann and Tim Maddox of Buford, GA; brothers, Johnny Walker, Pat Walker, Billy...
Rev. Dumas B. Shelnutt, Sr.
May 30, 2005
The Rev. Dumas B. Shelnutt, Sr., 85, died May 30 at Budd Terrace at Wesley Woods in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born on February 19, 1920, in Franklin, Georgia, the fourth son of the late John Amos and Winnie Mae Gentry Shelnutt. He was a graduate of Centralhattchee High School in Heard County and then attended Young Harris College, Georgia...
Colvin W. (Corky) Duren
May 28, 2005
Colvin (Corky) W. Duren, Jr. of Decatur died Saturday, May 28, 2005. He is survived by his companion, Robert Walker of Decatur; mother, Inez Allison of Rex; sister, Deborah Allison of Powder Springs, Sharon Allison, Rose E. Duren, both of Decatur; nieces, Ashley and Lauren Allison; nephew, Evan Allison; and great niece, Aidan Kemp. Funeral services will be held at...
Mrs. W. Floye Jones
May 24, 2005
Mrs. W. Floye Jones of Atlanta died Tuesday, May 24, 2005. She was a native of metro Atlanta and worked for the I.R.S. for many years. She was formerly co-owner of Burns Service Station in Emory Village. Mrs. Jones was a member of Peachtree Baptist Church, the LaVista Women's Club, the Tucker Women's Club and the Starlight Chapter #421 Order...
Felicitas J. Blanco
May 24, 2005
Mrs. Felicitas J. Blanco of Atlanta died Tuesday, May 24, 2005. She was a communicant of Immaculate Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Blanco is survived by her son, Raymond Blanco of Atlanta; sisters, Gilberta Munoz and Dr. Juana L. Munoz, both of Atlanta, Ina Soles of Warner Robins; and brother, Mr. & Mrs. Max F. Munoz of Atlanta. Funeral services will...
Nancy Love Carter
May 22, 2005
Nancy Love Carter, age 41, of Dacula died Sunday, May 22, 2005. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilburn Carter. She is survived by her daughter, Alexandra Al-Awabdy of Dacula; mother, Mrs. Dorothy Carter of Dacula; brother, Walter Carter of Woodbury, MN; sisters, Mary Alice Carter of Monticello, Julia Wiley of Lilburn, Dorothy T. Dooley of Tucker, Martha...
Christina White
May 21, 2005
WHITE ?Christina Biggers White, 83, died unexpectedly at her home this past Friday, May 20, 2005. She is predeceased by her husband of 56 years, John D. White. A fourth generation Atlantan, she was a descendent of one of the original pioneers of Atlanta, Dr. Stephen T. Biggers. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart School. Spry and energetic to...
Walter Holt
May 20, 2005
Mr. Walter Holt of Atlanta died Friday, May 20, 2005. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was an officer with the City of Decatur Police Department for 20 years. Mr. Holt is survived by his mother, Alice Kelly of Decatur; son and daughter-in-law, Rickey and Jennifer Holt of Ellenwood; son, Kenneth...
Charles Toney
May 20, 2005
Charles W. Toney of Decatur passed away Friday, May 20, 2005. He is survived by daughter, Sharon Henslee; son, Chuck Toney; sister, Eloise Jackson; grandson, David Henslee; four great grandchildren; beloved companion, Barbara Collier and the extended Collier family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Toney and grandson, Joshua Henslee. Graveside services will be held at the...
Charles Lloyd Freeman
May 19, 2005
Charles Lloyd Freeman III died Thursday, May 19, 2005 in Atlanta. Mr. Freeman was a 1954 graduate of the University of Georgia, receiving the honor of Who's Who of American Colleges and Universities, Dean's List, Honor Roll, and treasurer of Sibma Kappa Chi Fraternity. Mr. Freeman retired from General Motors Acceptance Corporation after 33 years of service. He served in...
E. Mark Hibbard
May 18, 2005
Mr. E. Mark Hibbard, age 52, of Decatur died Wednesday, May 18, 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Whitney Hibbard of Tucker, GA; brother, Dr. & Mrs. Larry Hibbard of Lawrenceville, GA; sister, Mr. & Mrs. David Sprouse of Hendersonville, TN; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21st at 11:00 a.m. in the...
Claude T. Grizzard, Jr.
May 17, 2005
Mr. Claude T. Grizzard, Jr. was born in Winchester, TN on August 12, 1906 and died in Atlanta on May 17, 2005. He attended the University of Tennessee and the Georgia Institute of Technology. He was partner, past president and chairman of Grizzard Advertising and Grizzard & Haas. Many considered him the grandfather of direct mail and he was one...
Donald Browning
May 17, 2005
A beloved father, Donald Lafayette Browning, Jr., died on May 17, 2005 due to complications from a head injury. Although never given advantages in early life, Mr. Browning was rich with the love and respect of his family and friends earned through hard work, honesty and love of God. Born on January 27, 1916 to Donald L. and Virgie Green...
Margarette Coon
May 16, 2005
Mrs. Margarette Coon, formerly of Stone Mountain, died Monday, May 16, 2005. Mrs. Coon was a native of Birmingham, AL and graduated from Samford College where she sang in the acappella choir. She taught music for many years. She was the former Music Director at Lithonia Central Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible classes. She and her...
Dean Mctindal
May 16, 2005
Mr. Dean McTindal of Demorest died Monday, May 16, 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Hampton of Demorest; son, Russell McTindal of Lawrenceville; two grandchildren, Amanda and Brandon; and two aunts, Jean Hosch of Savannah and Mattie Farrell of Marietta. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 11 a.m. Thursday,...
Ruth Cotins Branch
May 15, 2005
Ruth Cotins Branch, a resident of Atlanta for the past 58 years, died at her home at Budd Terrace, on May 15, 2005. She was born on May 14, 1923 in New Hartford, New York. Her parents were the late Arthur S. Cotins and Freda Hyde Cotins. She was graduated in 1945 from Wells College in Aurora, New York, where...
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