Filename: D6-METRO-AJCD0404-AJCD created: Apr 3 2008 Username: SPEED7 Friday, Apr 04, 2008 METRO 6 AJCD 6 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black D6 Friday, April 4, 2008 4 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ajc.com 6 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black AJCD File name: D6-METRO-AJCD0404-AJCD created: Apr 3 2008 Username: SPEED7 BOLDEN, William Funeral Services for Mr. William G. Bolden will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008, at 2 PM at Knox Chapel Baptist Church, Social Circle, GA. Family and friends will assemble at 1 PM at 42 2 Sweetgum Street, Social Circle, GA. Phillips Mortuary 770-464-1205 Express condolences at ajc.com/obits CLONTZ, Doug Doug Clontz of Stockbridge died April 1.
Cremation Society of the SOUTH at Landing. 770-692-1181. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit KIRKLAND, J. Frank Rev. J.
Frank Kirkland, 82, died on April 1, 2008. Services will be on Friday in Americus, GA at 3:00 p.m. Survivors are his wife, Venetta, and children, Claire, Clayton, Gary, and Hamilton. Hanco*ck Funeral Home, Americus, GA. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit IRVIN, Langley Langley E.
Irvin 87, of Chamblee GA die April 2, 2008. Mr. Irvin was born in Shawmut Alabama to the late William and Annie Bell Langley Irvin. Langley retired from the General Motors Assembly Plant in Doraville, GA with 30 years of dedicated service. He served proudly in the US Army during WWII.
Mr. Irvin was a member of the Atlanta Primitive Baptist Church where he served as deacon for many years, and was a member of the Chamblee Masonic lodge for over 60 years. He is preceded in death by his brothers Bill Irvin, Julian Irvin, Ned Irvin and Terry Irvin. Mr. Irvin is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Eugenia A.
Irvin of Chamblee, GA; son and daughter in-law Les Tammy Irvin of Loganville, GA; grandchildren Matt, Jennifer, Lesleigh; brother and sister in-law Jack Mary Irvin of Roanoke, AL; sister, Eleanor Rufty of Jacksonville, FL; sisters-in-law, Janet Irvin of Decatur, TN, Dot Irvin of Loganville, GA, Louise Irvin of Morris Town, TN and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1:00 o'clock Saturday, April 5, 2008 in the chapel of Oglethorpe Hill with Elder Pat McCoy and Elder Hoyt Simms officiating. Interment will follow at Corinth Memorial Gardens in Loganville, GA. In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Mr. Langley E.
Irvin to Atlanta Primitive Baptist Church 1367 Ponce DeLeon Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306. The family will receive friends Friday, April 4, 2008 from 5-8 PM at H.M. Patterson Son Oglethorpe Hill Chapel 4550 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30319. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits BRANCH, Floyd Service of Remembrance for Mr. Floyd R.
Branch, known to his friends as His service will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008, 1 PM at Kirkwood Chapel. Rev. Ronald K. Adams, officiating. Mr.
Branch entered into eternal rest Monday, March 31, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 48 years, Mrs. Louella Terrell Branch, 4 sons, 2 daughters, 1 brother and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephew and other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the Chapel at 12:45 PM. Stocks Funeral Home Inc.
1970 Hosea Williams 404-377-0458- 9 Express condolences at ajc.com/obits LACHER, Helen Helen Elizabeth Lacher, 81, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, in Decatur. A native of New York, Helen was born on June 7, 1926. She was an avid seashell collector, expert gardener and an artist. Helen was a friend to the earth and all the creatures on it. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and will be missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Lacher was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Theodore V. Lacher, Sr. Survivors include her daughter Helen Mordente and husband Darrell of Gaithersburg, sons Ted Lacher of Tucker, Andy Lacher of Portland, OR. and Leslie Lacher and wife Margaret of Dahlonega, nephew Pastor Andrew Gangle and wife Katrina of Waukee, granddaughters Jessica Aveni, Christy Greer and Larissa Mordente and 2 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Eternal Hills Funeral Home at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2008, followed by a celebration of Helen's life at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Eternal Hills with Braden Greer officiating. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190-5362.
Eternal Hills Funeral Home, 770.972.3155 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit McAdams, Robert Celebration of Life for Mr. Robert Emery McAdams will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008, 11 AM, Bethel United Methodist Church, 1215 New Hope Rd. SW. Instate 9 AM. Rev.
Lee Pendelton, Senior Pastor, officiating. Interment Mt. Harmony Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 10:30 AM on the day of service. Preceded in death by son, David Craig McAdams.
Survivors: his second wife, Bobra Bright-McAdams; children, Robert Bryson McAdams-Mahmoud (Vanessa), Joy Elizabeth McAdams-Moore, Minelva Diane McAdams Allen, Ronald Dean McAdams (Sharon) and Brian Keith McAdams (Vickie); stepchildren, George Lattimore Bright (Sharon) and Gina Bright Dorsey (Darrell); 17 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 3 sisters; other relatives and friends. Viewing today 11 AM 9 PM. Family visitation this evening 4-6 PM at Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd. SW (Corner of Cascade Rd. near I-285) 404-349-3000 mbfh.com.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obits CRAFT, LaRuth Ms. LaRuth Craft, of Snellville, GA, passed Thursday, April 3, 2008. Gregory B. Levett Sons Funeral Home GWINNETT Chapel 914 Scenic Hwy. Lawrenceville, GA 30045 (770)338-5558.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit HALL, Valoria Ms. Valoria Hall, of Marietta, GA, passed Wednesday, April 2, 2008. Remains will be forwarded to Lee Funeral Home in Clinton, MD, 301-868-0900. Gregory B. Levett Sons Funeral Home, GWINNETT Chapel, 770-338-5558.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit DAWSON, Daphine Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Daphine Riley Dawson, of Decatur, Georgia will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008, 11:00 A. M. at Temple of Faith Church of God in Christ 1550 Glenwood Avenue, Atlanta, with remains placed in state at 9:30 A. Reverend Thomas L.
Frazier, Pastor, Elder Victor Turner, Officiating. Interment Kennedy Memorial Gardens, Ellenwood. She is survived by husband, Fred Dawson; daughters, Karmen (Anthony) Milton and Andrea Dawson; son, Fred (Laronda) Dawson; children, Keon, Greanna, Kayla, Ariel, Rylee, Sydney, Destiny, and Isaiah; sisters, Eddye Loving, Pearling Seaton, and Laura (Terrance) Adams; brothers, George Riley, Roy (Mazelle) Riley, Willie (Savannah) Riley, and Perry Riley; godchildren, Tanya Pla and Lindsey Grandy, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 3737 Greentree Farms Drive, Decatur at 10:00 A. Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second Avenue, (404) 371-0772-3 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit HARDAWAY, Henry Mr.
Henry Elmer Hardaway, 70, of Greenville, GA, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Newnan, GA, Rev. Clifford Davis will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 4, 2008, from p.m. at the funeral home. Thrash and Sons Funeral Home, 117 West Main Street in Hogansville, GA, in charge of arrangements, (706) 637-8791. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit BROOKS, Taylor Taylor Ann Brooks, age 14, of Lawrenceville, died April 1, 2008 after a courageous battle with childhood cancer. Taylor was a ninth grade student at Collins Hill High School.
She was th manager of the varsity girls soccer team and sang in chorus. Taylor was also a first degree black belt in karate and attended McKendree United Methodist Church. She was an amazing, unselfish young lady who was responsible for raising thousands of dollars for th AFLAC Cancer Center at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta. Taylor was a very loving daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend. She is survived by her parents, Jeff and Melissa Brooks of Lawrenceville; Her sister, Kristen Brooks of Lawrenceville, Maternal grandmother, Betty Webb of Norcross, Paternal Great Grandmother, Alene Brooks of Canton, Paternal Great Grandfather, Fred Edinger of Lavonia, Paternal Grandparents, Glenn Judy Brooks of Waleska and Ed Judy Morrison of Rex, Uncle, Brad Webb of Lilburn, Aunt, Melanie Schramm of Coldwater, Ohio, Aunt Uncle, David Cindy Brooks of McDonough, and many cousins and friends.
A memorial service for Taylor will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at the chapel of Bill Head Funeral Home, Duluth Chapel with Rev. Terry Fleming officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M. just prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The AFLAC Cancer Center Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta, Attention: Kellie Porter, 1687 Tullie Circle, Atlanta, GA 30329 or to CURE, 1835 Savoy Drive, Suite 317, Atlanta, GA 30341 in memory of Taylor Ann Brooks. Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Duluth Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. 770-476-253 5 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit HARRIS, Monroe Mr. Monroe Harris, of 6190 Petty Street, Covington, GA, passed April 3, 2008. Funeral announced later.
Lester Lackey Sons Funeral Home, 770-786-6177. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit McCAULEY, Emily A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Emily T. McCauley will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 11 AM at Vision of Faith United Methodist Church, 5093 LaVista Tucker, GA Instate 10 AM. Interment will take place in Liberia, Africa.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 10:30 AM on the day of service. She is survived by: children, Alfred Wright, William Harris, Enoh Cash, Theresa Essien, Rev. Elspeth Walker, Theresa Leigh-Sherman, Marie Leigh-Parker and John Bestman; sisters, Cecelia Gould-Dennis and Yassa Quaye- Gould; 42 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Viewing today 3-9 PM at Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd. SW (Corner of Cascade Rd.
near I-285) 404-349-3000 mbfh.com. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit HEDRICK, Betty Betty Ruth Owens Hedrick, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, age 75, lost her battle with cancer April 1, 2008. She devoted her life to faith, family fellowship. She retired from JC Penney in 1999. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, all residents of NC.
She has numerous nieces and nephews residing in NC. She is survived by her three children, Dale Potts and his wife, Gay of Cave Creek, AZ, Teresa Gunter of Lawrenceville, GA, Sherry Deal and her husband Ronnie Wiginton of Lawrenceville, GA; two grandchildren, Steven Douglas and his wife Tara of Snellville, GA, Kaly Deal of Lawrenceville, GA and one great grandson, Zachary Douglas. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Wages Sons Gwinnett Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the American Lung Association or American Hospice Foundation.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Wages Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy. 770-277-4550 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit LAMMON, Oliver Oliver Wayne Lammon, age 54, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jessica; their daughter, Amanda; parents, Conrad and Phyllis Lammon; siblings: Teri Doss, Elizabeth Aben, Dane Lammon, Buddy Heath, Donald Heath, Dennis Heath, and Daniel Heath; and many friends. He was cherished in life, and will remain so in our hearts and memories.
Memorial service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, April 5th, 2008 at Northside Chapel in Roswell, GA with a visitation immediately following. It is the family's request that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta or American Humane Society. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory, 12050 Crabapple Roswell, 770-645-1414. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit DISU, Kehinde Funeral Services for Mr. Kehinde Disu of Snellville, GA will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 5, 2008 in our Chapel.
Interment Melwood Cemetery. Wake TONIGHT 7:30 PM at RCCG 3810 Waldrop Rd. Decatur, GA. Gregory B. Levett Sons Funeral Home 914 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30045 (770)338-5558.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit JACKSON, Thomas Thomas Andrew Jackson was born September 8, 1923 in Roswell, Georgia to William Edward Jackson and Fannie Mae Jackson who was from Dunwoody and attended the original Dunwoody Elementary School. Tom graduated from old Milton High School and entered the Air Force where he served during World War II. He survived 17 bombing missions in the European theater. He married Cletis French of St. Louis, MO, in 1946.
He is a graduate of Ga. Tech in industrial management, class of 1950. He was re-activated during the Korean Conflict and retired a Lt. Colonel from the Air Force Reserves. He retired after 30 years of employment with Minneapolis Honeywell as a salesman.
He is survived by his wife, Cletis Jackson and three children, Tom Jackson of Birmingham, Robert Jackson of Stone Mountain, Ga. and Jennifer Jackson of Alpharetta, as well as 9 grandchildren and one great-grandson. In his retirement years he enjoyed his grandchildren and volunteering at the Food Bank, a ministry of his church, Dunwoody United Methodist. Tom was also a member of the VFW. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 5 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt.Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, Ga 30338.
Greeting at 1:00 p.m. and Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Green Lawn Cemetery in Roswell, GA. Memorial gifts may be sent to The Myositis Association Dunwoody United Methodist Church. Roswell Funeral Home 950 Mansell Rd Roswell, GA 30076, is serving the Jackson Family.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obits THOMAS ANDREW JACKSON McKissick, Sarah Homegoing services for Mother Sarah Roebuck McKissick will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Patmos Baptist Church. Rev. Raleigh Rucker, Pastor, officiating.
Interment, Lincoln Cemetery. A viewing will be held today at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. A Gospel Concert will be held tonight from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
at the church in her honor. She is survived by two nephews, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rawlins, and Mr. and Mrs.
Dwight Rawlins; a devoted cousin, Evangelist Dorothy Norwood, and a host of other relatives and friends. Please assemble at the church at 10:30 a.m. Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home, 404-288-7015 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit DIXON, Alice Ms. Alice Dixon of SW Atlanta passed on April 3, 2008. Services announced Alfonso Dawson Mortuary 404-691-3810 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit DOUGLAS, Myrtle Mrs.
Myrtle A. Douglas, of Fairburn, GA, passed Thursday, April 3, 3008. Funeral services announced later by Gregory Levett Sons, 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA, (404) 241-5656. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit LANEY, Joseph Mr. Joseph E.
Laney, age 51 of Cumming (originally of Smyrna, GA), passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2008. He was a loving husband, daddy, papa and big brother. Mr. Laney was a member of North Lanier Baptist Church in Cumming and attended Browns Bridge Church in Cumming. He graduated from Pebblebrook HS in Mableton, GA and Georgia State University in Atlanta.
Previous occupations were substitute teacher in Forsyth County, manager of- Wachovia Credit Card Center, Manager of Pizza Hut and Manager of Kroger. Most recently he ran "Papa Daycare" and cared for his granddaughter, Abby. Mr. Laney was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Winnie Laney, Sr. Survivors include: wife, Cindy Johnson Laney of Cumming; Jessie Mitch Lusk, Chris Laney and Scott Laney all of Cumming; one granddaughter, Abby Lusk age sisters, Lisa Tidwell of Dallas, GA and Laurie Esmon of Mississippi; several other relatives also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron DeMoss officiating. Interment will follow at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, the Global Mission at Brown's Bridge Community Church or to a college fund for the Laney Children. Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of arrangements.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit HILL, Essi Mrs. Essie Hill of 2295 Marietta Rd. Apt. 610, Atlanta, passed April 3, 2008. Celebration of Life Service Saturday, April 5, 2008; at Watkins West End Chapel.
Rev. Fred Hill, officiating. Interment Lincoln. Cortege assemble at Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel 1003 Ralph D.
Abernathy Blvd SW (404) 758-1731. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit FARLEY, LUCY Ms. Lucy Mae Farley of McDonough, GA, passed April 3, 2008. Funeral announced later. Speer Speer, McDonough Express condolences at ajc.com/obit BYRD, Emerson Homegoing services for Deacon Emerson Byrd, Sr.
will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 216 West Mill Jonesboro, GA. Rev. O.N. White, Interment, Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
He leaves to cherish his memories wife, Mrs. Gracie Mae Byrd; three children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, one sister, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. His remains will lie in state at the church from 12 noon until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at 212 West Mill Jonesboro, GA at 12:30 p.m. Viewing hours will be today from 10 a.m.
until 7 p.m. in the chapel. W.D. Lemon Sons Funeral Home, 2090 Joylake Morrow, GA 404-361-4284 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit McLAURIN, Nicol Mrs. Nicole McLaurin, of 358 Archer Way, Atlanta, Homegoing Celebration Saturday, April 5, 2008; at The Fountain of Praise Deliverance Center, 770 N.
Elizabeth Pl. NW Atlanta (404) 794-9514. Bishop Gregory A. Bryant, Pastor. Remains in state Interment Forest Hills.
Cortege assemble 12 Noon at residence. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel 1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. SW (404) 758-1731.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit FORTE, Gracie Homegoing services for Mrs. Gracie L. Forte of 201 Moury Atlanta, GA will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. from New Life Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C., 715 Cleveland SE, Atlanta, with Supt. Joseph E.
Hogan, Pastor, officiating. Interment Southview Cemetery. Remains will lie in state from 8:00 a.m. the hour of service. She leaves to cherish: (3) daughters: Artena, Alfreda (David), Chris, all of Atlanta; (3) sons: Walter Marvin of Atlanta, Curtis (Vanessa) of North Carolina; (17) grandchildren, (45) great grandchilldren, (6) great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends who loved her.
The cortege will assemble at the residence at 9:00 a.m. Gus Funeral Home, Inc. 404-768-2993- 4 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit HILL, Rosa Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Rosa Lee Fambro Hill (formerly of Cincinnati Ohio) will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008, 1:00 PM at Gus Chapel, 1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. East Point, GA.
The Rev. Larry Banks officiating. Interment, Lincoln Cemetery. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, 4 sisters, Exie Mae Taylor, Thelma Pratt both of Atlanta, Bobbie Norwood (King) of Jonesboro, Dorothy Ponder of New Jersey, one sister-in-law, Helen Fambro, one brother-in-law, Joe Thomas, both of East Point, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home Inc.
404-768-2993- 4 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit McWHORTER, Richard Funeral Service for Richard McWhorter Monday 2PM in our chapel. Bishop Richard Sampson officiating. Interment Mt. Harmony. M.D.
Walker 404-755-0079 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit CAIN, Marvin Marvin Cain passed. M.D. Walker F.H. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit MILTON-COTHRAN, Dr. Octavia W.
Milton-Cothran passed April 2, 2008. Her arrangements will announced by Alfonso Dawson Mortuary 404-691-3810 Express condolences at ajc.com/obits GAMBLE, Harold Mr. Harold Gamble passed away April 2, 2008. Family Visitation TONIGHT from 7 PM- 8PM at Murray Brothers Funeral Home 1199 Utoy Springs Road SW. Funeral Services Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 1:00 PM CST.
Enon Baptist Church, Childersburg, Alabama. Community Funeral Home Sacauga, Alabama 256-245-5201. Murray Brothers 404-349-300 0 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit CANTRELL, Eula Funeral service for Ms. Eula Cantrell, formerly of the Dixie Hills Community will be held Saturday, April 5,2008 at 11 am at Rocky Head United Methodist Church, 6020 Old Campbellton SW, with Rev. Steven D.
Jones, pastor, officiating. Interment, church cemetery. The remains will be placed in state at the church at 9:30 a.m. Survivors are her daughters, Jeanette (Earnest) Carter, Sarah Ann (James) Henderson; son, Richard (Patricia) Cantrell; 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great- grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. The cortege will assemble at 6865 Tell Fairburn, GA 30213 at 10 a.m.
Carl M. Williams Funeral 492 Larkin SW, 404-522-8454, www.carlmwilliams.com Express condolences at ajc.com/obit HOWARD, D'Ron Homegoing services for Mr. D'Ron Howard of Decatur, GA will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 2pm at First Afrikan Presbyterian Church, Lithonia, Rev. Mark A. Lomax, Rev.
Wilma Jean Birch, officiating. He leaves to cherish his memories, Fiancee', Shani Pitts of Decatur, mother, Carolyn Howard Brown of Stone Mounain, father, Ronnie B. (Gail) Howard; sister, Tanille Howard of Alta Loma, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Today 12noon until 9pm family will receive friends from 6pm-8pm. Gregory Levett and Sons, Inc.
4347 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034 (404) 241-5656 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit NOLAN, Julia Julia Elizabeth Jameson Nolan, age 90, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed to her Eternal Life with Jesus on March 30, 2008, 22 days after her beloved husband of 71 years, Col. Hubert Lester Nolan, (Ret.) died on his 91st birthday. As a military wife for 32 years, she raised four children in a different location almost every year. During World War II she worked as a secretary. After World War II she dedicated her life to raising her children and doing volunteer work in the various places she lived.
She enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing bridge, and bingo. She was a seamstress and made items from drapes, slip covers and even to making most of her clothes. She was an avid knitter participating in the Gwinnett County Fair for many years. She was a committed and loving Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She spent her retirement years canning and freezing vegetables and fruits grown by her gentleman farmer husband and caring for her eleven grandchildren.
Born one of eight children to Forrest Buford Jameson and Lula Mae Dempsey, Mrs. Nolan is survived by her devoted children, Daughter and Son-in-law, Anna Nolan Shackelford and Robert Wayne Shackelford of Snellville, GA; Daughter, Linda Nolan McAllister of Lawrenceville, GA; Son, Michael Nolan of Athens, GA; Son, Phillip Samuel Nolan and Daughter-in-law, Bonnie Bahney Nolan of Jefferson, GA. She is also survived by 11 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great Grandson and Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Great-Great Nieces, and Great-Great Nephews. The Service Celebrating the Life of Mrs. Nolan will be held Monday, April 7, 2008, at 2:00 P.M.
at Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Rev. Cecil Clegg and Rev. Clarence Cannon officiating. Interment East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 6th from 2:00 P.M.
to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the American Red Cross, 850 High Hope Lawrenceville, GA 30043 or a Charity of Your Choice in Memory of Julia Elizabeth Jameson Nolan.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, 120 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770-963-2411 www.wagesfu- neralhome.com Express condolences at ajc.com/obit JOHNSON, Mary Homegoing Services for Mrs. Mary Agnes Johnson will be 11 AM Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 422 Merritts NE. Rev.
Otis Sampson, Pastor, officiating. Interment Lincoln Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight at the Haugabrooks Chapel from 7 until 8 PM. She is survived by one son, Mr. and Mrs.
Curtis (Valorie) Johnson, daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Norma (Ronald) Crutcher; eleven grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Annie Ruth Scott, other relatives and friends. Everyone is asked to assemble at 2930 DaVinci Blvd.
at 10 AM. Haugabrooks Funeral Home. 404-522-8217 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit LEMON, Vivilay LEMON, Funeral service for Ms. Vivilay Lemon, age 53, of 1278 Evangeline Road, Decatur, GA will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Gregory B.
Levett and Sons Avondale-Scottdale Chapel, 351 N. Clarendon Scottdale, GA. Bishop Thomas Daniels, officiating. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at 10:00 a.m.
at the above residence. Gregory B. Levett Sons Funeral Home, Inc. (404) 294-5500. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit GORDON, Annie Mrs.
Annie T. Gordon of Atlanta, passed April 3, 2008. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel (404) 758-1731. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit GUNN, Mildred Mrs.
Mildred Gunn, of Decatur, Georgia passed on April 2, 2008. Her services will be announced by Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second Avenue, (40) 371-0772-3 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit HUTCHINS, Betty Betty Ruth Hutchins (Bee) age 79, of Atlanta, died April 2, 2008, Mrs. Hutchins was born August 10, 1928 in Riverhead, NY. She came from an extraordinary musical family. She was a pianist and her father played viola in the Suffolk Friends of Music Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Britten.
Her uncle, Jascha Schwarzmann, was a concert cellist, and performed in orchestras under Arturo Toscanini, Fritz Reiner, and Dimitri Metropolous. She met her husband, vio- linst William (Bill) Hutchins while both were studying music at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and they married in 1950. They moved to Atlanta when Bill joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in 1953. Bee was on the staff of the College of Business at Georgia State University for many years. Upon her retirement in 1995, she joined Hutchins Rea, the classical sheet music company that she co-founded with her husband and with her son-in-law Bill Rea where her love of music and her skill in business helped her find the perfect niche for her talents.
Her husband preceded her in death in 2000. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. She is survived by son Walter Hutchins, daughter Roxanne Rea and her husband William W. (Bill) Rea of Atlanta, as well as sister-in-law Judy Mogy of Ann Arbor, Michigan and cousin Ruth Little of Seattle, Washington. A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
at St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church, 3110 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta GA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or any charity of your choice. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits CLARK, Allen Bishop Allen Clark service will be at 12 noon, April 5, 2008 at Christian Mission Holiness Church.
Bishop C. White officiating. Interment, Forest Hill Cemetery. He pastored at Deliverance Tabernacle Church in Atlanta, GA. He is survived by wife, Mrs.
Dorothy Clark and one sister, Essie Kilpatrick. Final rites entrusted to M.D. Walker Funeral Home, (404) 755-0079 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit JOHNSON, Zimmie Funeral services for Mr. Zimmie Johnson will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. from Mt.
Patmos Baptist Church. Bishop Tommy Brooks, officiating. Interment, Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Survivors wife, Mrs. Hattie Johnson; seven daughters, four sons, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing tonight 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Please assemble at the church at 2:30 p.m. Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home, 404-288-7015. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit LESTER, Gwendolyn Mrs.
Gwendolyn Lester of Atlanta, GA died April 3, 2008. Arrangements announced later by Hines Home of Funerals Inc. 404-792-2400 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit HARRELL, Katherine Katherine Minerva Harrell, 80, of Newnan, GA died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. She was born December 21, 1927 in Morristown, TN to the late Napoleon Bonaparte Harrell Mary Hyder Harrell. She was an avid artist who attended Montreat College and the Chicago School of Art.
Her artistic abilities were evidenced from accomplishments ranging from carpentry, paint charcoal art, seamstress, and designer. Katherine was, first and foremost, a friend to all who always looked for the best in each individual and never judging. An avid animal lover, she would want contributions to the Newnan Coweta Humane Society Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 785, Newnan, GA 30264, in lieu of flowers. The memorial service is Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St, Newnan, GA 30263 with Rev.
Angela Yarber Rev. Mike Ayers officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mckoon.com. She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Harrell of Newnan; children, Martha Ellen Harrell of Woodstock, Mary Louise Harrell of Woodstock, Margaret Pless Harrell of Nashville, TN, Robert Ernest Harrell of Newnan, Charles Napoleon Harrell of Davidson, NC; grandchildren, Rev.
Angela Yarber, Carl Yarber, Joshua Yarber, and Mary Katherine Cole. McKoon Funeral Home (770) 253-4580 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit LEWIS, Richard Mr. Richard Edward Lewis, 82, of Atlanta died April 2, 2008. Mr. Lewis was a WWII Army veteran, having served in both France and Germany.
After the war, he attended the University of Georgia thanks to a GI bill. After graduation, he was employed by the IRS until he retired at age 54. He then ran his own tax business until November 2007. He is survived by his daughter, Dana Lewis Littlefield of Atlanta, his sister, Robbie Henderson of LaGrange, his beloved friend, Patricia Lawrence of Boulder, CO, and his former son-in-law, Craig Littlefield of Atlanta. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Hospice Atlanta Saturday at 2PM.
Interment will be at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton Monday at 1PM. I lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice Atlanta (phone 404-869-3000). Arrangements by Cremation Society of Georgia 355-7627 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit CLEMENTS, Earl Earl Clements passed. M.D. Walker F.H.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit JONES, Jewel Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Jewel Jones, of East Point, Georgia will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008, 1:00 P. M. at 1461 North Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, with remains placed in state at 11:00 A. Bishop Russell Barker, Pastor, Pastor Sal Walker, Officiating, Evangelist Wendy Harris, Eulogist.
Interment Lincoln Cemetery, Atlanta. A visitation will be held this evening at the mortuary from 7:00 P. M. until 9:00 P. M.
She is survived by husband, Charles Jones; daughter, Nedra Phillips; granddaughter, Ariana Anderson; sisters, Gerry Olgetree, Linda Robinson, Shirley Childs, Robin Davis, Eleanor Fallings, Elaine Fallings, and Elisa Fallings; brothers, Dudley Fallings, Edison Fallings, Richard Marchman, and Robert Lakes, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 2360 Woodhill Lane, East Point, GA at 12:00 NOON: Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second Avenue, (404) 371-0772-3. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit CLEVELAND, Athena ATHENA CLEVELAND Athena Cleveland, age 47, Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008, 2:30 p.m. at Davenport Harris Chapel, 301 Martin Luther King Jr. S.W., Birmingham, AL 35211.
Rev. Lorenzo Johnson presiding. Interment to follow at G.W. Carver. Survivors included husband, Lester Cleveland; parents, Johnny and Rosa Morten; children, Courtney Cleveland, Chelsea Cleveland, Chadwick Cleveland; a host of other family and friends.
Family Hour will be held April 4, 2008 from 6-7 p.m. Davenport Harris directing. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit MANN, Lamont Mr. Lamont Mann died March 29, 2008. Born on December 16, 1973, in Beckley, WV.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 in the Chapel of Mortuary at 1:00 PM. Viewing of remains will be 1-9 PM Friday, April 4, at Mortuary, 2905 Main East Point, GA 30344. 404-763-3312 Express condolences at ajc.com/obits PO.MJOF!bu!bkd/dpn0pcjut po.mjof!pcjut.
