Obituaries

Ruth Sharp
Dec 14, 2004
SHARPMrs. Ruth Sharp of Decatur, GA died November 14, 2004. She was a charter member of Clairmont Hills Baptist Church and a member of the Joyful Sunday School Class. Mrs. Cook worked for Rich?s for 42 years as manger of communications. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Marion Sharp; sister, Lila Ducket, Alto, GA; brothers, Loyd Chambers,...

Lois T. Cook
Dec 14, 2004
COOK, LoisMrs. Lois T. Cook of Decatur, died Tuesday, December 14, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband Dewey R. Cook. Mrs. Cook is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Cathy Cook of Mansfield; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Philip Claborn of Lilburn; grandchildren, Keith and Eric Cook and Mandy Claborn; nine sisters, Ida Dobbs, Mary...
Marian Jenkins Broome
Dec 13, 2004
Mrs. Marian Jenkins Broome, 91, a resident of Avondale Estates, died on Monday, December 13, 2004 at DeKalb Medical Center. Mrs. Broome was a retired schoolteacher, having taught for 20 plus years in the Richmond County School system in Augusta, GA. She was the widow of the late Harold Bruce Broome of Augusta and his brother, the late Louis Clinton...
Vester Eugene Amerson
Dec 12, 2004
Mr. Vester E. (Amie) Amerson, age 77, of Atlanta died Sunday, December 12, 2004. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U. S. Air Force. Mr. Amerson was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Hallman Amerson; parents, Roy Amerson and Iva Johnson Amerson; sister, Louise Key; and brother, Roy Amerson, Jr. He is survived by...

Evelyn F. Hauswirth
Dec 12, 2004
Mrs. Evelyn Frances Mayson Hauswirth, age 79, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died December 12, 2004 following a long illness. She was born on April 12, 1925 in Mobile, AL. to Ethel and Leon Mayson. She married Charles Edwin Hauswirth on Oct. 13, 1945. She was preceded in death by her son Phillip M. Hauswirth. Mrs. Hauswirth is survived by...

Cecil Raymond Bedford
Dec 11, 2004
Cecil Raymond Bedford, 87, died peacefully December 11, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by four days by his brother, Marvin E. Bedford. Also preceding him were his parents, Cecil Raymond, Sr. and Beatrice Abernathy Bedford. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Lineberry Bedford; daughters, Barbara Byrd of San Antonio, TX, Georgia Bedford of Decatur, GA,...
Robert Turner Earnhardt, Jr.
Dec 11, 2004
Robert Turner Earnhardt, Jr, (Bob), age 76, went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2004 at the Hospice Atlanta Center. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 3, 1928, grew up there and graduated from Harding High School, Class of '46. He attended Brevard Junior College and graduated from the University of Tennessee where he majored...
William F. Lawrence, Sr.
Dec 11, 2004
Mr. William F. ?Bill? Lawrence, Sr., age 90, of Decatur, GA died December 11, 2004. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1938. He received his masters degree in science in 1939 and his masters degree in education in 1940. Mr. Lawrence taught at Gainesville High School from 1940 to 1941. He served in the Army Air Corps in...

Joseph C. Miller
Dec 9, 2004
Mr. Joseph C. Miller, 68, of Morganton, GA, formerly of Conyers died Thursday, December 9, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Sara H. Miller; children, Lamar and Deborah Singleton of Conyers, GA, Angie Davis of Woodstock, GA, Ann and Jack Jackson of Atlanta, GA; brothers, Alex Miller of Dawson, GA, Barney Miller of Americus, GA, Billy Miller of Marietta,...

Paul M. Griffin, Jr.
Dec 8, 2004
Mr. Paul M. Griffin, Jr., age 71, of Decatur died December 8, 2004. He is survived by his loving wife and son, Mary E. Griffin and Michael A. Griffin. No services are planned at this time.

Nancy Pat Phillips
Dec 8, 2004
Nancy Patterson Phillips passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 from Alzheimer's. She was predeceased by her two older sisters, Gertrude Granade and Gaynelle Brannon and by her niece Mary Philip, daughter of her twin sister Betty Ann Philip. Nancy was born in Atlanta in 1930, attended Girl's High School and graduated from Henry Grady High School. She graduated from...

Bruce C. Hubbard
Dec 8, 2004
Mr. Bruce C. Hubbard of Atlanta died Wednesday, December 8, 2004. He is survived by two daughters, Judy Lipscomb and her husband George of Atlanta, Julie Ryan of Atlanta; granddaughter, Ryhan Leigh Sharp and her husband Mark; grandson, Christopher L. Ryan; and two great grandchildren, Rebecca Marie Sharp and Donovan Isaac Ryan. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 10th...

Marvin E. Bedford
Dec 7, 2004
Marvin Eugene Bedford, 83, of Atlanta died Tuesday, December 7, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Raymond and Beatrice Bedford. Survivors include a sister, Norma E. Smith; brother and sister-in-law, Cecil R. and Lillian Bedford; eight nieces and nephews; treasured friend, Rodney Koonce; and a host of other relatives and friends. A former Sears and Eastern...

Kathy Stewart
Dec 6, 2004
Mrs. Kathy Stewart of Tucker died Monday, December 6, 2004. She worked as a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America for over 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Donald E. Stewart; daughter, Kelly K. & Edward Brzozowski of Lilburn; son, Brian C. Stewart & Jessica Roth of Decatur; sister, Victoria; and brothers, George and Eric. A memorial...

Ann Longshore
Dec 6, 2004
Ann Pendergrass Longshore, 92, a resident of Clairmont Place of Decatur, Georgia died December 6, 2004. She was born in Fort Payne, Alabama to the late Porter G. Pendergrass and Margaret V. McSpadden. Ann was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Longshore, Sr., grandson Robert L. Longshore, III, and dear friend Mary Lou Fountain. She is survived by...

Lemon Biffle
Dec 6, 2004
Mrs. Lemon Biffle of Decatur died Monday, December 6, 2004. She is survived by her husband, William Biffle; daughter, Kimberly McElroy of Centerville, GA; son, Michael Biffle of Houston, TX; sister, Ruby Nash of Dacula, GA; and grandchildren, Sam McElroy of Centerville, GA, Reid, Riley and Ramee Biffle of Houston, TX. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of...

Mary Goldmer Carter Buffington
Dec 6, 2004
Mary Goldmer Carter Buffington was born in Banks County, GA on April 5, 1908 and died in Decatur on Monday, December 6, 2004. After marrying Rufus Edgar Buffington, they resided in Akron, Ohio for a number of years before moving to DeKalb County in 1931. Her beloved husband Rufus Edgar Buffington died in 1982. She was a real estate agent,...

Ora Lee Lansdell
Dec 6, 2004
Ora Lee Lansdell, 86, a resident of Kings Bridge Retirement Center of Decatur, GA departed this life on December 6, 2004 to join her Lord. She was born in Atlanta, GA to the late John Flynn Nance, Sr. and Love Stamps Nance. The youngest of five children, she was preceded in death by siblings, Annette Nance Kinnett of Atlanta, GA,...

Arthur Kugel
Dec 5, 2004
Mr. Arthur Kugel, age 95, of Decatur died Sunday, December 5, 2004. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Decatur. He graduated from Northwestern University and served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a CPA and retired from the IRS. He was a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who found his true...
Lisa H. Hill
Dec 5, 2004
Mrs. Lisa H. Hill of Tucker died Sunday, December 5, 2004, following a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert S. Hill of Tucker; sons, Lance Hill of Cumming, GA, Jeff Hill of Covington, GA; grandson, Grant Hill of Winston-Salem, NC and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Born Lisa Horstkotte in Bielefeld, Germany, January...
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