Obituaries

Myrtle E. Patton

Myrtle E. Patton

Feb 2, 2005

Mrs. Myrtle E. Patton of Decatur died Wednesday, February 2, 2005. She attended Georgia State College for Women at Valdosta and graduated from the University of Georgia. Mrs. Patton taught for 30 years and retired from DeKalb County School System after 15 years. She had served as a member of the Governor?s Council to select science text books. She was...

Bert R. Ives, Jr.

Bert R. Ives, Jr.

Feb 2, 2005

Mr. Bert R. Ives of Stone Mountain died Wednesday, February 2, 2005.  Mr. Ives served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as an aviation electrician?s mate third class.  He retired from Georgia State University in July of 1990 as an accountant in the business office.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Esther Rush Ives.  Funeral services will...

Mary Jane Llorens

Mary Jane Llorens

Jan 31, 2005

LLORENS ? Mary Woods Llorens of Decatur died Monday, January 31, 2005. She is survived by daughters, Elaine McMurray of Decatur and Brenda Graham of Panama city Beach, FL; grandchildren, Thomas Graham, Lisa Worrel, Tony Graham, Terrie Diedolf, Robert McMurray; and four great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 2nd, at 2:00 p.m. at Resthaven Gardens of Memory,...

Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith

Jan 31, 2005

Daniel Smith entered into rest January, 2005 at his residence in Druid Hills.  He was 47 years old.  Mr. Smith attended Rabun Gap Nacoochee School in North GA before attending college at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, GA.  He was involved in real estate, working as property manager of personal investment properties.  He is survived by his mother, Sarah...

Ralph A. Vanek

Ralph A. Vanek

Jan 31, 2005

Mr. Ralph A. Vanek of Loganville died Monday, January 31, 2005. Mr. Vanek was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army and participated in D Day. He was retired from Southern Bell after 40 years of service. Mr. Vanek was a member of Avondale Pattillo United Methodist Church and a Shriner with the Yaarab Temple,...

Gladys Belcher Harrison

Gladys Belcher Harrison

Jan 31, 2005

Mrs. Gladys Harrison, age 93, originally from Decatur, died Monday, January 31,2005. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church. Mrs. Harrison is survived by her daughters, Loretta Harrison-Baskerville and husband Jim from Ohio, Shirley Harrison-Rogers, Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Lynn Baskerville Rosenfeld, Patricia Baskerville Dean, Jim Rogers, Clinton Rogers; sister, Gertrude Pierce, Conyers, GA; and ten great grandchildren. Graveside...

Mildred Burdette

Mildred Burdette

Jan 30, 2005

Mrs. Mildred Ruth Burdette of Decatur died January 30, 2005. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Mrs. Burdette is survived by cousins, Martha Herron Cato of Riverdale, GA, Lucile Spain of Johns Island, SC, Marian Hirsch of Stockbridge, GA, and N. A. Herron of Norcross, GA; grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February...

Marguerite Self

Marguerite Self

Jan 30, 2005

Mrs. Marguerite L. Self, age 83, of Flowery Branch died Sunday, January 30, 2005.  She was a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, and also  the Civitan Club and the Lullwater Garden Club.  She is survived by her grandson, Mike Krantz of Flowery Branch, GA; granddaughter, Anna M. Krantz of Atlanta, GA; and cousin, Harry Landry of Riverdale, GA.  ...

David William Dunaphant

David William Dunaphant

Jan 29, 2005

Mr. David William Dunaphant, Sr. of DeKalb County, Atlanta, Georgia died Saturday, January 29, 2005. He is survived by his wife Haviland McDaniel Dunaphant; son, David William Dunaphant, Jr. of Boca Raton, FL; daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Davis of Duluth, GA and Miss Cynthia Dunaphant of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren,  Jerry Davis, Jr. of Winder, GA and Shawn Davis of Duluth, GA;...

Agnes Polk Hancock

Agnes Polk Hancock

Jan 29, 2005

Agnes Polk "Pat" Hancock, 91, of Columbus, GA died Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Morningside Assisted Living.  She was born in Cochran, GA on June 18, 1913 and was a long time resident of Atlanta, GA.  She has lived in Columbus for the past six years.  Mrs. Hancock was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles Harrison "Buddy" Hancock;...

Abie Royce Davis

Abie Royce Davis

Jan 29, 2005

Mr. Royce Davis of Tucker died Saturday, January 29, 2005.  He is survived by his wife, Joan Davis of Tucker; mother, Reba Davis of Waycross; sister, Lynda and her husband Denny Davis of Waycross; brother, W.D. and  his June Davis of Blairsville, GA; sister-in-law, Diane Benton of Lilburn; brother-in-law, Mike Haralson of Tucker; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services...

Cynthia Estelle Jordan

Cynthia Estelle Jordan

Jan 29, 2005

Cynthia Elrod Jordan Hart passed away on January 29 at her home in Tucker.  She was the last surviving member of the George C. (Clabe) Elrod and Emma Beamer Elrod family of Chatsworth, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Otis Jordan; and her son, Burton.  She is survived by her husband, Sam Hart; and three sons:  ...

Cynthia E. Jordan Hart

Cynthia E. Jordan Hart

Jan 29, 2005

Cynthia Elrod Jordan Hart passed away on January 29 at her home in Tucker.  She was the last surviving member of the George C. (Clabe) Elrod and Emma Beamer Elrod family of Chatsworth, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Otis Jordan; and her son, Burton.  She is survived by her husband, Sam Hart; and three sons:  ...

Mary Elarbee Dillard

Mary Elarbee Dillard

Jan 28, 2005

Mary Elizabeth (Mary Lib) Dillard died at her home on Friday, January 28, 2005 after a long illness resulting from a stroke in August, 2001.  She was a loving mother, devoted companion, and lover of all things beautiful.  Mary Dillard was born in Bullock County to Fred W. Elarbee and Saphronia Rustin on March 7, 1920.  She graduated from Brooklet...

Dr. John Leonard Pyron

Dr. John Leonard Pyron

Jan 28, 2005

Macon, GA -John Leonard Pyron, DDS, FAGD, MAGD, formerly of Avondale Estates, Georgia, died January 28, 2005.  He was 89 years old.  Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons, Decatur, Georgia at 2 pm, Monday, January 31, 2005.  Rev. Clay Bowden will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2...

Mrs. Brigadier Ethel M. Morris

Mrs. Brigadier Ethel M. Morris

Jan 28, 2005

Brigadier Ethel M. Morris, age 101, of Atlanta died Friday, January 28, 2005. She was preceded in death by her son, Theodore Ogden Morris, Jr. Mrs. Morris is survived by her daughter, Commissioner Betty Hinson, of Tampa, FL; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Louise H. Morris; five grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 2nd...

Dorothy L. Grisier

Dorothy L. Grisier

Jan 28, 2005

Mrs. Dorothy L. Grisier of Decatur died Friday, January 28, 2005.  She is survived by her husband, Dr. Donald W. Grisier; children, Dana K. Daniel, Rev. John D. Kegley, II, James A. Kegley, Mark E. Kegley, Lori K. Cooper, Dorothy L. Kegley, Phillip D. Grisier; brother, Rev. William L. Williams; sisters, Mary L. McGlothlin, Lucy W. Hooper; sister-in-law, Dorothy C....

Dr. Robert E. Stone, Sr.

Dr. Robert E. Stone, Sr.

Jan 28, 2005

Dr. Robert E. Stone, Sr. died January 28, 2005.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Blakeney Stone and a son, Robert E. Stone, Jr.  He is survived by his daughters, Frances Stone of Atlanta & Barbara Lee Stone of Overland Park, KS; granddaughters, Heather Louise Stone & Laura Blakeney Stone; several nieces & nephews. Born in Hampton...

Mary Elizabeth Dillard

Mary Elizabeth Dillard

Jan 28, 2005

Mary Elizabeth (Mary Lib) Dillard died at her home on Friday, January 28, 2005 after a long illness resulting from a stroke in August, 2001.  She was a loving mother, devoted companion, and lover of all things beautiful.  Mary Dillard was born in Bullock County to Fred W. Elarbee and Saphronia Rustin on March 7, 1920.  She graduated from Brooklet...

Daisy Belle (Ted) Vaughn

Daisy Belle (Ted) Vaughn

Jan 27, 2005

Mrs. Daisy Belle (Ted) Vaughn of Decatur died Thursday, January 27, 2005.  She is preceded in death by her husband, James Cecil Vaughn.  Mrs. Vaughn is survived by her daughter, Martha June Johnson of Montgomery, AL; son, James L. Vaughn of The Villages, FL; sister, Evelyn Baker, five grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 2...