Obituaries

Elizabeth Hezo

Elizabeth Hezo

Jul 8, 2004

Elizabeth Hezo, native of Latrobe, PA, died at her residence in Decatur, GA on July 8, 2004, at age 97.  Preceded in death by her late husband, John J. Hezo, she is survived by two sisters and a brother, Helen Hornock, Clara Kowatch, and Albert Kowatch, all of Latrobe; and her only two daughters, Yolanda C. Tan of Decatur, and...

Robert J. Kraus

Robert J. Kraus

Jul 8, 2004

Robert J. Kraus, 93, died at home July 8, 2004 surrounded by loving children, Janis Dotson, Patricia (Ron) Barratt, Kathleen (Joe) Cavallaro, Margie (Bob) Hunter, and Rob (Jeanne) Kraus. His first wife Shirley Raymond Kraus predeceased him. Survivors include 15 grand and 6 great grandchildren, his wife Julie Moscardelli Kraus, 3 stepchildren, 8 grand and 7 great grandchildren.  Bob freely...

Tracey Turner

Tracey Turner

Jul 8, 2004

Tracy Lynn Turner of Atlanta died Thursday, July 8, 2004. she was a member of Briarlake Baptist Church. She is survived by her fiancÚ, Leonard Cobb of Atlanta; mother and step father, Faye and Tom Hardin of Maynardville, TN; father and step mother, Gene and Beverly Turner of Knoxville, TN; sister, Michelle Lamon of Kennesaw, GA; aunt, Betty Campbell of...

Luann Rhodes

Luann Rhodes

Jul 8, 2004

Luann Rhodes, 46, of Lilburn, GA, formerly of Mechanisburg, PA passed away Thursday, July 8, 2004 at DeKalb Medical Center. She graduated from Mechanicsburg High School and Penn State University with a MPA and Emory University with a MPH. She was currently employed at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA as an Epidemiologist in the Behavioral...

Juanita Fields Dobson

Juanita Fields Dobson

Jul 8, 2004

Mrs. Juanita Fields Dobson, age 83, of Chamblee died Thursday, July 8, 2004.  She was a member of North Druid Hills Christian Church for 41 years.  Mrs. Dobson is survived by her husband,    Mr. William J. Dobson of Chamblee, GA; four daughters Sharon and Carroll Amass, Jr., Kathryn and Berrien Becks, both of Daytona Beach, FL, Chrystal Fields of Atlanta,...

Wayne Gray

Wayne Gray

Jul 7, 2004

Mr. Harold Wayne Gray of Tucker died at home after a long illness on Wednesday, July 7, 2004. He graduated from Tucker High School, attended Georgia Tech and was a graduate of DeKalb Technical Institute. He was a US Army veteran serving with the Military Police in the Panama Canal Zone. He attended Cross Roads Community Church. Mr. Gray was...

Christine Simmons

Christine Simmons

Jul 4, 2004

Mrs. Carla Evelyn Platt, age 71, of Stone Mountain died Friday, July 2, 2004. She is survived by children, Natasha Platt Lofgren of Providence, RI, Lauren Platt of Atlanta, GA, David Platt of Stone Mountain, GA; brother, John Schweitzer of Woodstock, VT; and grandson, Nathaniel Mega. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 10th, at 2 p.m.  at St....

Carla Evelyn Platt

Carla Evelyn Platt

Jul 2, 2004

Mrs. Carla Evelyn Platt, age 71, of Stone Mountain died Friday, July 2, 2004. She is survived by children, Natasha Platt Lofgren of Providence, RI, Lauren Platt of Atlanta, GA, David Platt of Stone Mountain, GA; brother, John Schweitzer of Woodstock, VT; and grandson, Nathaniel Mega. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 10th, at 2 p.m.  at St....

Hedwig (Hedy) Rooney

Hedwig (Hedy) Rooney

Jul 1, 2004

Hedwig (Hedi) Eva Rooney, age 95 of Decatur, GA passed away July 1, 2004.  She was born December 31, 1908 in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Rooney, Sr. in 1969.  Mrs. Rooney was the oldest of seven children and the last of her siblings to pass away.  After retiring from business at age...

Maxine Hogue

Maxine Hogue

Jun 29, 2004

Maxine Otey Hogue, 91, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at her home. A native of Arkansas, she was born in Knobe1 and grew up in Harrisburg. After marrying in 1936, she lived in Little Rock, AR, Portland, OR, Bakersfield, CA, and for over 40 years in Gladstone and Lawson, MO. In 2000, she moved to Decatur...

Katherine Greer Parker

Katherine Greer Parker

Aug 4, 2003

KATHERINE GREER PARKER, 86, died August 4th 2003 in Memphis, TN following a brief illness.  The widow of Frank D. Parker, Sr., she attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Oakland, Oregon State University and the Highland School of Nursing.  Kaye was a Registered Nurse and a Commissioned Nurse Officer in the U.S. Army throughout World War II.  She...

William Louis Cherry, Jr.

William Louis Cherry, Jr.

Dec 20, 1927

Funeral Home: AS Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033 Service: A.S. Turner & Sons Chapel 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA US 30033

Mack Wilkinson Coleman

Mack Wilkinson Coleman

May 22, 1927

Mack Wilkinson Coleman passed away on July 10, 2011. He was born in Athens, Alabama on May 22, 1927, the son of Wallace Coleman and Edna Pernell Jones Coleman. Mack was a graduate of Limestone County High School. He served as a sergeant in the Armed Forces from 1948 through 1954. Following his military service, he received an undergraduate degree...

Jane  Lee Horne

Jane Lee Horne

Jan 1, 1753

Jane Lee Adams Horne of Atlanta, daughter of Edward David Adams and Lillie Mae Scarratt Adams, died on April 13, 2011, at age 88. She is survived by sons: Rudy and (Sharon) Horne, Conyers; Marty and (Gail) Horne, Dawsonville; Tim and (Jill) Horne, Dahlonega; daughter Carol and (Charles) Livingston, Atlanta; grandchildren Jeff Horne, Portland, Oregon; Steven Horne, Conyers; Madison and...

Wanda Lee Ford

Wanda Lee Ford

Jan 1, 1753

Wanda Lee Hay Ford, of Avondale Estates went to heaven Sunday, July 17. She was the daughter of Jo Lee McAllister Hay and was born in Mayfield, KY on April 10, 1927. She eloped with her high school sweetheart Harold Edward Ford, and they have celebrated 62 years of marriage. Wanda is survived by her children: Karen Ford Monroe, of...

Stuart Manley Spangler

Stuart Manley Spangler

Jan 1, 1753

Stuart Manley Spangler, 18 of Atlanta, passed away Saturday August 27, 2011. The family will receive friends on Tuesday September 6, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 PM at 1301 Briardale Lane Atlanta, GA. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday September 7, 2011at 3:30pm, at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church in the sanctuary with Rev. Bill Mallard officiating. In lieu of...

Marjorie Anne Lowrance

Marjorie Anne Lowrance

Jan 1, 1753

Funeral Home: A. S. Turner & Sons 2773 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Janet Elaine Cavender

Janet Elaine Cavender

Jan 1, 1753

Janet Elaine Babb Cavender, of Stone Mountain went home to heaven early Sunday, July 17th, 2011 after a courageous and hard fought battle with a short illness. Janet was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 30th, 1961 to Marion L. and Rena Babb. She was a graduate of Columbia High School and attended Ga Perimeter College. Janet was a loving...

Donald W. Baughcum

Donald W. Baughcum

Jan 1, 1753

BAUGHCUM, Donald W.Donald W. Baughcum of Conyers died Sunday, May 15, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Baughcum; sons & daughters-in-law, Andy and Linda Baughcum and Alan and Donna Baughcum; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Lanny Myers officiating. The...

Gary Steven Windsor

Gary Steven Windsor

Jan 1, 1753

Gary Steven Windsor, 58, of Decatur, died April 1, 2011. He is survived by his daughters, Lauree Windsor and Amanda Christensen; son, Gary Windsor, Jr; six grandchildren; mother, Marjorie Windsor; sisters, Sherry Windsor and Virginia Lohman; brothers, Allen Windsor and Greg Windsor. He is also survived by his beloved dog Jack. The funeral service for Mr. Windsor will be held...