Obituaries

Lucius D. (Buck) Kendall
Apr 22, 2005
KENDALL-Mr. Lucius D. (Buck) Kendall, 84, of Avondale Estates died Friday, April 22, 2005. A veteran of World War II having served in the Army Air Corps, he retired after 37 years of service with the U. S. Postal Service.He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Kendall of Avondale Estates; sons, Theron Kendall of Atlanta, GA, Martin Kendall of Marietta,...

Nellie Mae Gates
Apr 22, 2005
Mrs. Nellie Mae Gates of Decatur died Friday, April 22, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, George V. Gates, Sr. & son, Charles Emory Gates. She is survived by her sons, George V. Gates, Jr. & his wife Vanelle of Covington, Frank Gates of Conyers; daughters, Agnes Nell Ruckman and her husband Bill of Stockbridge, & Marie...

Hugh E. Hopkins
Apr 21, 2005
Mr. Hugh E. Hopkins of DeKalb County died Thursday, April 21, 2005. He was a native of DeKalb County and graduated from Avondale High School. He served his country as a quartermaster in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After service, he owned and operated a furniture store in downtown Avondale Estates. In his retirement, he traveled for 21...

Helen D. Macfadyen
Apr 20, 2005
HELEN DRAKOS MACFADYEN, 77, of Atlanta, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005. Survivors include daughters, Barbara M. Wyatt, Hollis M. Inglett and husband, Larry Stephen; sons, Peter Michael MacFadyen and wife, April, John A. MacFadyen and wife, Donna; brother, Jim Drakos and wife, Ruth; grandchildren, Tracey Amerson, Sean MacFadyen, Christopher Wyatt, Christen Inglett, Heather MacFadyen, Fallon MacFadyen; great-grandchild, Holly Nicole McKinney;...

Barbara K. Crumpler
Apr 20, 2005
Mrs. Barbara K. Crumpler of Rex died Wednesday, April 20, 2005. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Tabernacle in Stockbridge, GA. Mrs. Crumpler was formerly employed by Georgia Art in Atlanta and Roosevelt High School, where she was a cashier in the lunchroom for 23 years. She is survived by her son, David Crumpler and his wife, Teresa of...

Thomas Z. Garrett
Apr 20, 2005
Mr. Tom Z. Garrett of Snellville died Wednesday, April 20, 2005. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Snellville. Mr. Garrett was preceded in death by his son, Tom A. Garrett. He is survived by his wife, Betty C. Garrett of Snellville, GA; daughter, Patsy G. Allen and her husband, Donald of Clarkesville, GA; son, Rick Garrett ...

James J. Bailey, Sr.
Apr 20, 2005
BAILEYMr. James J. Bailey, Sr. of Atlanta died Tuesday, April 20, 2005. he was predeceased by his wife, Martha J. Bailey and children, Nancy C. Jarrett and Michael S. Bailey. He is survived by two daughters, Shirley Mitchell and husband Gene of Conyers, Vicki Garmon and friend Tom Pollard of Atlanta; two sons, James J. Bailey and wife Diane of...

Katurah Witt Newsome
Apr 20, 2005
Katurah Witt Newsome, age 92, of Decatur, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005. She was married to Paul Lowry Newsome, who preceded her in death in 1989. She was a member of Decatur Presbyterian Church and was active in the Decatur Lioness Auxiliary for many years. She was a member of the Clairmont Avenue Garden Club and also the Parkwood Garden...
Olive Mae (Sissy) Dunkley
Apr 20, 2005
Miss Olive Mae ?Sissy? Dunkley of Clarkston died Wednesday, April 20, 2005. She was born in Jamaica, W.I. on February 28, 1929. She is survived by her brothers, Eric Dunkley of Clarkston, GA, Kenneth Allen of Pembroke Pines, FL; sisters, Avis Binger of Avondale Estates, GA; and Beryl Thelwell of Stone Mountain, GA; nieces, Norma McIntosh, Jennifer Kennedy, Ann Marie...
Anne Reder-Bessent
Apr 20, 2005
Anne Reder-Bessent, RN, MN, CSN, of Decatur died Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at Hospice Atlanta. Born July 21, 1945 in New York City, Anne was raised in New Jersey and received her RN degree from Seton Hall University. She worked at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC. Before moving to Atlanta to receive her master?s degree in public health nursing from...

Clance Segan
Apr 18, 2005
Mr. Clance Segan of Atlanta died Monday, April 18, 2005. Mr. Segan was a highly decorated U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a women?s clothing salesman, traveling throughout the southeast. Mr. Segan played minor league baseball, coached Little League baseball in Chattanooga, TN, and coached girls? basketball in Atlanta. He is survived by his daughter,...

Redmond Thomas (R. Tom) Hill
Apr 18, 2005
Mr. Redmond Thomas (Tom) Hill, Jr. of Conyers went to be with the Lord April 18, 2005. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy, Gunnery Division. He is survived by his wife, Miriam W. Hill; three sons, Redmond Thomas (Tommy) Hill, III of Eatonton, Norman Stanley Hill of Conyers, William Forrest Hill of Conyers;...

Clyde Perrineau Franklin
Apr 17, 2005
Mr. Clyde P. Franklin of Decatur died Sunday, April 17, 2005. During his lifetime, he enjoyed a variety of Activities ? sports, fishing, working in his yard, and world-wide traveling. He was a member of Northlake church of Christ. His career with Southern Bell Telephone Co. spanned 45 years, where he retired as State Personnel Manager. He is survived by...

Dorothy Mae Cox
Apr 16, 2005
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Cox, age 83, of Atlanta passed away Saturday, April 16, 2005. She was a member of the Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. Cox was employed by the Georgia Power Company for 15 years, and then became a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles B. Cox, Sr. and her sister, Virginia Jones. She ...
Kathleen E. Kantor
Apr 15, 2005
Mrs. Nora Kathleen Kantor, age 79, of Decatur died April 15, 2005. She was born in Oglethorpe Co., GA, and the baby of 10 siblings. She was a member of North Decatur United Methodist Church for 43 years and the United Methodist Women?s Community Services. Mrs. Kantor is survived by her husband, Walter B. Kantor; son, Mike Kantor and wife...
Kenneth N. Walton
Apr 15, 2005
Dr. Kenneth Walton died on April 15th after a prolonged illness. He was a respected urologic surgeon, author, and teacher. His career spanned 20 years at Emory University and 5 years at Piedmont Hospital before retiring in 1995 at age 60. Dr. Walton was born in 1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. After completing residency training at John Hopkins, he became...
Matthew Mcmichael Taylor
Apr 13, 2005
Matthew McMichael Taylor, 25, of Stone Mountain passed away as a result of an auto accident on April 13, 2005. He was a graduate of Tucker High School, attended Auburn University and Georgia Perimeter College, and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Tucker. Matthew was a lover of life, friends, and family, and he especially loved spending...

Mary Ann Griffin Hickmon
Apr 12, 2005
Mrs. Mary Ann Griffin Hickmon of Atlanta died Tuesday, April 12, 2005. She was born in Birmingham, AL and spent most of her youth in Manchester, GA. She was an elementary school teacher for 43 years in the Atlanta Public School system, teaching at S.M. Inman and Morningside Elementary. Mrs. Hickmon was a member of Clairmont Hills Baptist Church, the...

Sarah Johnston Rhoades
Apr 12, 2005
Sarah Johnston Rhoades died Tuesday, April 12, 2005. She is survived by her son, Scott M. Rhoades of Conyers; and two grandchildren, Richard and Caroline. Mrs. Rhoades graduated as a registered nurse from Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing and was retired from the State of Georgia Office of Regulatory Services. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of...
Lucas Moreno
Apr 10, 2005
Mr. Lucas Moreno, 55, long time resident of Atlanta died Sunday April 10, 2005. He was a member of the Atlanta Track Club and a beloved father, husband and friend. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Moreno and his four children: Nadia, Lucas Jr, Julio, Yaritza and her husband David Morris, all of Atlanta. The family received friends from...
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