Obituaries
Ernest Stowers
Aug 20, 2004
STOWERS, JerryMr. Ernest Marine (Jerry) Stowers, of Tucker, GA passed away on Friday, August 20, 2004, at the age of 79. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines during WWII in the battles of Guam and Iwo Jima. After the service he worked as a printer with Darby Printing in Atlanta, then as a missionary with Africa Evangelical Fellowship/SIM, in...

Sallie Rapp
Aug 20, 2004
Mrs. Sallie C. Rapp of Atlanta died Friday, August 20, 2004. She was an avid bridge and Braves fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willett M. Rapp. Mrs. Rapp is survived by her sons, Scott Rapp of Decatur, Robin Rapp and his wife, Anne of Cartersville, GA; brother, Grant Collins of Galveston, TX; grandchildren, Michael Rapp, Krystal...

Daniel Webster
Aug 20, 2004
WEBSTER-Mr. Daniel Webster, age 87, of Atlanta, died Friday, August 20, 2004. Daniel retired as an engineer from Southern Bell after 35 years of service. He served in World War II as an army engineer with the rank of 2nd. Lieutenant. Mr. Webster was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Daniel Webster. Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Dorothy Woodruff...

Alene Davis
Aug 19, 2004
DAVIS-Mrs. Alene G. Davis of Lawrenceville died Friday, August 19, 2004. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church for 48 years. Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, Roy C. Davis; daughter, Carolyn Cardell and her husband, Smokey of Duluth, GA; son, Gerald R. Davis of Snellville, GA; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.Funeral services will...

Martha Frances Pittman Eidson
Aug 18, 2004
Mrs. Martha Frances Pittman Eidson, 75, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2004. A native of Atlanta, she retired from C&S National Bank in 1982 and also worked at East Atlanta Bank. She was preceded in death by her husband, G. L. Eidson. She is survived by her immediate family, Deborah G. Eidson, Grier D. Eidson and Roni Hamilton; her 96...
Thomas Curtis
Aug 18, 2004
Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Curtis, Sr., age 72, of Decatur and Albany, GA entered into the Father's House on Wednesday, August 18,2004. His education included a Bachelor of Arts from Asbury College, Wilmore, KY; Bachelor of Divinity, Candler School of Theology at Emory, Decatur, GA; Masters of Sacred Theology, Boston University, Boston, MA; and Doctor of Ministry from Candler School...
Parker Smith
Aug 18, 2004
Parker B. Smith of Decatur passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2004, at his home. He was 92. He is survived by his son, Dr. George Smith of Decatur; two daughters, Olivia Newton of Lilburn and Andi Smith of Atlanta; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Formerly of Elberton, GA, he retired from the US Fish and Wildlife Service after a...

Lloyd H. Thompson
Aug 17, 2004
Lloyd H. Thompson passed away on August 17, 2004. He leaves behind wife Launa, mother Hazel, sisters, brothers, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church on Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 11:00 am.

Robert Stansell, Sr
Aug 16, 2004
Robert Warner Stansell, Sr., age 84, of Decatur, Georgia died Monday, August 16, 2004. He was born in Hiram, GA and was a son of the late Robert Owen and Leila Ragsdale Stansell. Mr. Stansell was the president of Bob Stansell?s Inc. and of Respiration Products, Inc. Before becoming a business owner, he was employed with Pet Milk for 12...

Gladys Humphreys
Aug 16, 2004
Mrs. Gladys Adams Humphreys died August 16, 2004. Mrs. Humphreys was a resident of Decatur for 55 years. She is survived by sons, Bill Humphreys of Valley, AL, Melvin Humphreys of Covington, GA; daughters, Mattie Lee Tyler of Durham, NC, Mary Ruth Humphreys of Decatur, GA, Patricia H. Gagatko of Aumsville, OR; sister, Louise Kinsey of Sugar Valley, GA; twelve...

Ronald Lamar Webb
Aug 15, 2004
Mr. Ronald Webb of Atlanta died August 15, 2004. He is survived by his brother, Alton Webb of Marietta; sisters, Elsie Buckhanan of Smyrna, Joan Price of Lakewood, WA, and Linda Hawkins of Florida. No arrangements at this time.

Sherilyn Moore
Aug 14, 2004
Mrs. Sherilyn Bartlett Moore of Coral Springs, FL died Saturday, August 14, 2004. She is survived by her husband, James Moore; son, Brett Joseph Moore of Coral Springs, FL; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Bartlett of Atlanta; sister, Terri Askren of Monroe; brother, Walter Bartlett, Jr. of Riverdale; nephew, William Eskandari; nieces, Jordan Morris, Ashley White; and several aunts and...

Stefan Nizio
Aug 14, 2004
Mr. Stefan Nizio of Decatur, GA died Saturday August 14, 2004. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John & Danuta Nizio of Valdosta, GA; sister, Maria Swirska; and grandson, Joshua Nizio. Mr. Stefan Nizio was born in 1911 and served in the Polish Army in WWII. His faith in Christ brought him much joy and strength. He lived...

Hewlett Gean Riggins
Aug 13, 2004
Mr. Hewlett Gean Riggins passed away on August 13, 2004 at the age of 81. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates, GA. He was born in Neal, GA on September 18, 1922. Mr. Riggins served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and often told of war and the places he traveled aboard...

Ivy Waterworth
Aug 13, 2004
Ivy Helena Waterworth was born Aug. 10, 1911 in Vancouver, British Columbia to Salvation Army parents and was commissioned as an officer in 1934. She had several pastoral assignments early in her career. In 1947 she transferred to the Army's Editorial Department and in 1953 became editor of The Young Soldier magazine. As editor she traveled extensively and attended the...

Ruby Lee Hinsley
Aug 13, 2004
Mrs. Ruby Hinsley of Doraville died Friday, August 13, 2004. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, William David & Montine Poole of Atlanta; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth E. and Marshall Yancey of Lawrenceville; nieces, Marsha Morris, Roberta Jernigan, Rhonda McCoy, Jettie Turner, Leah Rogers, Carrie Thomas, & Vida Brooks; nephews, Allen Turner, Robbie McCoy, & Josh McCoy; and...

Thomas Gerald May, Sr.
Aug 13, 2004
Mr. Thomas Gerald "Tiny" May, Sr. of Norcross, Georgia passed away Friday, August 13, 2004. He was born, July 29, 1930 in LaGrange, Georgia; moved to Chickamauga, Georgia in 1960, then resided in Avondale Estates, Georgia from 1964 until 1983. He was a longtime member and Deacon of Avondale First Baptist, where he played golf and softball, and acquired the...

Barbara Bell Amerson
Aug 12, 2004
Barbara Bell Amerson, 57, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2004. Surviving are two sons, Romie and Westley; a daughter, Amber; and two grandchildren, Michael and Kaiara. A memorial service will be held on August 28th at Loudsville Campground at 1:00 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Barrett Funeral Home in Cleveland, GA, just prior to the ceremony or in...

Jane Mcfarland Whitlow
Aug 12, 2004
Jane McFarland Whitlow ended her long journey with Parkinson?s disease peacefully on Thursday, August 12 at A.G. Rhodes Home at the age of 79. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Oak Grove United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 14 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors at 10:00...

Mettie Bennett
Aug 12, 2004
Mettie C. Bennett died Thursday, August 12, 2004 at Ashton Woods Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14th at Crest Lawn Memorial Park. A. S. Turner & Sons.
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