Obituaries

Shirley Ann Hall

Shirley Ann Hall

Jan 8, 2005

Mrs. Shirley Ann Hall, 57, of Clarkston died Saturday, January 8, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Walter Hall; daughters, Susan McHann of Dallas, GA, Carmen Tyroff of Dacula, GA, Julie Bobo of Snellville, GA; brothers, William Higgins; sisters, Carolyn Dutton, Barbara Dunn, all of Gadsden, AL; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday,...

Gene Allison Coker

Gene Allison Coker

Jan 6, 2005

GENE ALLISON COKER entered the Father's house January 6, 2006 after a courageous fight with cancer.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years, the Rev. Dr. Sam H. Coker, two daughters, Carol Hutchinson Bennett, Catherine Sheats Brewer, one son-in-law, Oby Brewer, III; six  granddaughters; Catherine Alvarado, Leigh Jordan, Caroline Dorminy, Gene Allison Sheats, Mary Catherine Sheats, Christy Brewer...

Guss Tolleson

Guss Tolleson

Jan 5, 2005

Guss Tolleson, Jr., 80, of Lilburn, died January 5, 2005. Mr. Tolleson served with the XX Corps Special Services in Europe during World War II. He graduated from the University of Alabama where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He is a former member of the Rotary Club. Mr. Tolleson is survived by his wife of 57 years,...

Julian B. (Red) Holliday

Julian B. (Red) Holliday

Jan 3, 2005

Julian B. (Red) Holliday, age 92, of Decatur, GA passed away at Emory University Hospital, January 3, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn J. Holliday. Red was a longtime member and worker at Clairmont  Presbyterian Church, and an avid cook once featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution at age 89. He is survived...

Edward F. Corbett

Edward F. Corbett

Jan 3, 2005

Mr. Edward F. Corbett of College Park died Monday, January 3, 2005.  He is survived by his brother, Raymond Dean Corbett of Atlanta; sister, Sara Corbett Wheeler of Deerfield, IL; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, January 5, 2005, at Westview Cemetery with Dr. Bob Browning officiating.

Ronald Stevens Benedict

Ronald Stevens Benedict

Jan 2, 2005

Ronald (Ron) Stevens Benedict, 64, of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Clarkston, GA, died Sunday, January 2, 2005. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who left this earth to soon, he will be sorely missed.  He is survived by his wife, Carol Jean Benedict; daughters, Angelia Harper and husband David of Juarez, Mexico, Joyce Benedict of Atlanta, Donna Dublin and...

Don H. Smith

Don H. Smith

Jan 2, 2005

Mr. Don H. Smith, age 52, of Decatur died Sunday, January 2, 2005. Don was known by his many friends and family for his kindness and extreme generosity. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and received the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. Mr. Smith began his career with Bell Laboratories which later...

Father Homer P. Goumenis

Father Homer P. Goumenis

Jan 2, 2005

The Very Reverend Father Homer P. Goumenis, Dean Emeritus of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, died Sunday, January 2, 2005. A native of Lowell, MA, he attended Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Theological School and Boston University, Boston, MA; General Theological Seminary, New York City; Lutheran Theological Seminary, Columbia SC; and Institute of Advanced Pastoral Studies, Bloomfield Hills, MI....

Michael Patrick Guthrie

Michael Patrick Guthrie

Jan 1, 2005

Mr. Michael Patrick Guthrie of Stone Mountain died Saturday, January 1, 2005. He was an artist and loved music, as well as reading. Mr. Guthrie is survived by his wife, Anna Guthrie of Stone Mountain, GA; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Theron Guthrie of Nashville, TN; sister, Jennifer Brown of Knoxville, TN. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday,...

Andrew Washington (Andy) Cain Iii

Andrew Washington (Andy) Cain Iii

Jan 1, 2005

Andrew (Andy) Washington Cain III, 51, of Decatur, GA, died Saturday, January 1,2005, at Emory University Hospital of complications from lung cancer. Born on May 3, 1953 in Chattanooga, TN, he was the son of Andrew W. Cain, Jr., and Mary Marguerite Chester Cain of Rossville, Georgia. He graduated from McCallie School in Chattanooga, earned a B.A. from Emory University,...

Billie Gerald Wilson

Billie Gerald Wilson

Dec 31, 2004

Mr. Billie G. Wilson, 61, of Embry Hills passed away Friday, December 31, 2004 after a brief illness.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Allison and his son, Billie Wilson.  Survivors are his brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Marilyn Wilson of Atlanta; and a host of nieces and nephews.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m....

Michael Alan Griffin

Michael Alan Griffin

Dec 31, 2004

Michael A. Griffin of Decatur died December 31, 2004.  He was employed with Georgia Power Company for 18 years.  He is survived by his mother, Mary E. Griffin of Decatur, GA; partner, Ray Dudley of Atlanta, GA.  No services are planned at this time.  A. S. Turner & Sons

Betty Jean Harris

Betty Jean Harris

Dec 30, 2004

Mrs. Betty J. Searcy Harris died Thursday, December 30, 2004. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Harry T. Searcy of Lithonia; and grandsons, Derrick, Trumane and Rashaud Searcy. Graveside services will be held Monday, January 3rd, at 1 p.m. at Lincoln Cemetery. Dr. J. Hoffman Harris will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6...

Bobbie Jo Crim

Bobbie Jo Crim

Dec 30, 2004

Mrs. Bobbie Crim of Stockbridge died Thursday, December 30, 2004.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a great cook.  She was a member of the Stockbridge Assembly of God and was strong in her Christian belief.  Mrs. Crim was preceded in death by her son, Nathan Zachary Crim.  She is survived by her husband, Brodie A....

Clarence Wesley Sterns

Clarence Wesley Sterns

Dec 30, 2004

Clarence W. Sterns, 96, of Tucker, GA passed to his Eternal Home, Thursday, December 30, 2004.  He was born in Fairbury, IL to Charles and Bessie Deputy Sterns.  Mr. Sterns was married for 67 years to his beloved wife, Minnie Sterns, who preceded him in death in 1998.  He will be dearly missed by his surviving family; daughter and son-in-law,...

Michael Jesus Rivero

Michael Jesus Rivero

Dec 28, 2004

Michael Jesus Rivero, a mobile electronics salesman with Best Buy, died Tuesday, December 28, 2004 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  He is survived by his parents, Zoila (Cookie) & Alan Brunet of Lawrenceville and Jerry and Isabel Rivero of Social Circle; brother, Jasen Rivero of Lawrenceville; and grandparents, Ezequiel & Olga Rivero of Decatur and Zamira Alonso of...

Harold Dewey Harris, Sr.

Harold Dewey Harris, Sr.

Dec 27, 2004

Harold D. Harris, Sr. of McDonough died Monday, December 27, 2004.  He was retired from Bell South as manager after 34 years.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Barbara Harris; sons, H. Dewey Harris, Jr. of Marietta, David L. Harris of Warner Robins; and two grandchildren, Madison T. Harris and Candler M. Harris.  Graveside services will be held on...

Lysa Minielly

Lysa Minielly

Dec 27, 2004

Mrs. Lysa Minielly of Lawrenceville, died Monday, December 27, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Zack Minielly; mother, Janice Wilson of Stone Mountain; father, Harry L. Wilson of Auburn, GA; brother, Matt Wilson of Sugar Hill; sister, Paula Langlois of West Lafayette, IN; and several aunts, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many friends. Lysa cherished her job as a...

Henrietta Autey Chelena

Henrietta Autey Chelena

Dec 26, 2004

Mrs. Henrietta ?Nonna? Chelena, beloved mother, died Sunday, December 26, 2004. She was preceded in death by husband, Carl V. Chelena, Sr., and sons, Carl V. Chelena, Jr. and Henry Paul Chelena.  She is survived by sons, Al Chelena and his wife, Linda, of Jackson, GA, Lawrence Chelena of Decatur, GA; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services will...

Joel Calhoun Porter

Joel Calhoun Porter

Dec 26, 2004

Joel Calhoun Porter, 85, died in his sleep the morning of December 26, 2004 at Clairemont Oaks Apartments in Decatur. Born in Atlanta, his parents were Joel C. and Ellen Lyons Porter. He is survived by a brother, Robert L. Porter; two nephews, Ted and Kent Porter; three great nieces; and one great nephew. Joel also has three first cousins...