Obituaries

Thomas Brent Koch

Thomas Brent Koch

Dec 4, 2004

Thomas Brent Koch, age 71 of Atlanta, Georgia, died December 4th of complications from cancer. He was born in Flushing, New York, and was a graduate of Lehigh University. Thomas and his late brother, Louis Haller, ran a food export company, Waltkoch Ltd., based in Decatur and Puerto Rico. He is survived by his wife Jo, son Michael, and daughter,...

Herbert L. (H. L.) Black, Jr.

Herbert L. (H. L.) Black, Jr.

Dec 4, 2004

Mr. Herbert Lester (H.L.) Black, Jr. died December 4, 2004 at Wesley Woods Hospital.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Cox Black.  H. L., as he was known to his friends and family, was born December 17, 1917 in Cartersville, GA.  He moved to Atlanta at an early age, attended Atlanta Public Schools and graduated from Boy's...

Patricia A. Heitmuller

Patricia A. Heitmuller

Dec 3, 2004

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Ann Heitmuller of Atlanta died Friday, December 3, 2004.  She was born in Berea, OH.  She raised her children in Arlington, VA and Atlanta, GA.  Mrs. Heitmuller was employed and retired from Georgia Tech, where she worked in the research division.  She was an avid bowler and was a longtime officer with the Greater Atlanta Women's Bowling...

Pat Ramsey

Pat Ramsey

Dec 3, 2004

Mrs. Pat Ramsey, 78, of Decatur died Friday, December 3, 2004. She was a member of North Decatur Road United Methodist Church and a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Mrs. Ramsey is survived by her husband, Morris Ramsey; daughter, Trish Burkhart; grandchildren, Josh, Shannon, and Alan, all of San Diego, CA. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m....

Mrs. Angela Ioannides

Mrs. Angela Ioannides

Dec 2, 2004

Angela Chotas Ioannides was a native Atlantan, daughter of Mary Gavalas and John Chotas.  Angela was a member of the first co-ed class to complete the four-year program at Henry Grady High School. She was the principal organist and soloist at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation for over 50 years. Throughout her life, she added her voice to...

Mr. Jawdat Ghali

Mr. Jawdat Ghali

Dec 2, 2004

Mr. Jawdat ?Joe? Ghali of Suwanee died Thursday, December 2, 2004.He is survived by his wife, Marie Ghali; daughter, Suzane Bateham of Suwanee, GA; sons, Nicolas Ghali of Suwanee, GA, John Ghali of Alpharetta, GA, Roger Ghali of Lilburn, GA; seven grandchildren; sister, Julia Ghali; brothers, Gabe, Jack, and Giro Ghali.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,...

Mr. William Henry Biffle

Mr. William Henry Biffle

Dec 2, 2004

Mr. William Henry Biffle of Norcross died Thursday, December 2, 2004.  He is survived by his sisters, Imogene Taylor of Lithonia, GA, Margaret Compton of Augusta, GA; brothers, Robert Biffle of Scottdale, GA, Homer Biffle of Lithonia, GA; niece, Martha Lankford of Lawrenceville, GA; and several other nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December...

Mrs. Eva Romano

Mrs. Eva Romano

Dec 1, 2004

Mrs. Eva Romano, age 87, retired DeKalb County School teacher, died Wednesday, December 1, 2004. She was a member of Briarcliff Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Anthony Romano. Mrs. Romano is survived by her three children, Daniel L. Romano of Houston, TX, Kenneth G. Romano of Suwanee, GA, and Nancy K. Matthews of Grayson,...

Mrs. Mary Alice Reagin

Mrs. Mary Alice Reagin

Dec 1, 2004

Mrs. Mary Alice Reagin of Tucker died Wednesday, December 1, 2004.  She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Pat Reagin of Tucker, GA, Larry and Tammy Reagin of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Chris Reagin, Todd and Lauren Reagin, Lauren Reagin, Rebecca Lynn; great grandson, Benjamin Reagin; sisters, Dorothy Johnston of Mansfield, GA and Betty Allen of Atlanta, GA.  ...

Mrs. Dorothy B. Pilgrim

Mrs. Dorothy B. Pilgrim

Dec 1, 2004

Mrs. Dorothy B. Pilgrim of Stone Mountain died Wednesday, December 1, 2004.  She was a former member of Druid Hills United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Pilgrim was a devoted wife, mother and skilled seamstress.  She loved the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Roy Pilgrim.  Mrs. Pilgrim is survived by her daughters...

Edna L. Duke

Edna L. Duke

Nov 30, 2004

Mrs. Edna L. Duke of Tucker, died Tuesday, November 30, 2004. Mrs. Duke retired from J. P. Allen after 34 years as a beautician. She is survived by several nieces and nephews; several great nieces and great nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Friday, December 3, 2004 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens with Dr. Benny Tate officiating....

William R. Pershall

William R. Pershall

Nov 30, 2004

William R. Pershall retired Army Colonel died Tuesday, November 30, 2004.  He is survived by his wife, Doris M. Pershall; their daughter, Mary Maxwell; also, Betty and Bob Schlattweiler of Millstadt, IL, Dave and Dolores Morgan of Phoenix, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Colonel Pershall was formerly Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, Third Army, Fort McPherson, upon his...

Mr. Mose M. (Mancy) Hicks

Mr. Mose M. (Mancy) Hicks

Nov 30, 2004

Mr. Mose M. (Mancy) Hicks, age 94, of Scottdale died Tuesday, November 30, 2004. He was a member and deacon of Corinth Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of U-Haul, Inc. Mr. Hicks is survived by his wife, Angie Marie (Holley) Hicks; daughters, Helen Kelly of Lilburn, Reba & Gary Carnes of Tucker, Betty Jean & Dan Britt of...

Mrs. Carol Lyn Johnson Barr

Mrs. Carol Lyn Johnson Barr

Nov 29, 2004

Mrs. Carol Lyn Johnson Barr of Decatur died Monday, November 29, 2004. She is survived by her son Don E. Barr, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Lori Mae Barr, Sr., both of Margate, FL; mother, Ruby B. Johnson, of Decatur, GA; three grandchildren; brothers, Ronnie, Danny, Bobby, and Chris Johnson; sister, Nerissa Farmer; and several nieces and nephews. A...

Dorman John Cown, Jr.

Dorman John Cown, Jr.

Nov 28, 2004

Mr. Dorman John Cown, Jr. of Stone Mountain died Sunday, November 28, 2004. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Stone Mountain and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 5257 of Stone Mountain. He is survived by two daughters, Cathy Franklin, Lawrenceville, GA and Christy Sue Cown, Jonesboro, GA; son, Alan Cown, Jacksonville,...

Jeanette Montgomery Sloan

Jeanette Montgomery Sloan

Nov 27, 2004

Mrs. Jeannette Montgomery Sloan, age 93, of Atlanta, went home to be with the Lord, November 27, 2004 at A. G. Rhodes Nursing Home.  Mrs. Sloan was a homemaker.  Before she and her husband, Charles M. Sloan retired to Clearwater, FL., she had been an active member of Oakhurst Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia, where she served as a Sunday school...

Dona Williams

Dona Williams

Nov 27, 2004

Mrs. Dona Christine Williams of Stone Mountain died Saturday, November 27, 2004.  She was retired from Rich?s Department Store after many years of service.  Mrs. Williams is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Walter Williams and Darlene of Lilburn, GA, Don Williams and Debbie of Canton, GA, Fraser Williams, Jr. and Barbara of Berkshire, NY; brothers, Bill  Michaelis of Alexander,...

Gertrude J. Pasley

Gertrude J. Pasley

Nov 26, 2004

Gertrude Pasley, born May 17, 1917 in Chicago, IL, passed away Friday, November 26, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John W. Pasley, Jr. Prior to her marriage; she worked for the Lutheran Children's Society in Milwaukee, WI. She retired after 32 years of service with the Atlanta Police Department as Administrative Assistant. She...

Harold T. Johnson

Harold T. Johnson

Nov 26, 2004

Mr. Harold T. Johnson, Sr., 86, of Atlanta died Friday, November 26, 2004.  He was a charter member of Briarlake Baptist Church.  He was the owner of Johnson Roofing Company.  A loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, he was preceded in death by his wife, Clara M. Johnson.  He is survived by his children, Delores Trujillo & husband Albert...

Vivian M. Duarte

Vivian M. Duarte

Nov 26, 2004

Vivian M. Duarte of Decatur died Friday, November 26, 2004.  She is survived by her son, Julio M. Duarte of Decatur, GA; daughters, Maria E. Duarte Howard of Austin, TX & Maria C. Duarte Wilkerson of Buford, GA; grandchildren, Angela C. Roach of Cleveland, GA, Cristina M. Wilkerson of Atlanta, GA, Bonnie L. Howard and Rebecca L. Howard both of...