Filename: C7-METRO-AJCD0306-AJCD created: Mar 5 2009 Username: SPEED4 Friday, Mar 06, 2009 METRO 7 AJCD 7 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 7 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black AJCD File name: C7-METRO-AJCD0306-AJCD created: Mar 5 2009 Username: SPEED4 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ajc.com 3 Friday, March 6, 2009 C7 SISSON, John John Sisson, age 82, of Dearborn Heights, MI, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was born in Atlanta, GA to the late John Horace and Thelma Johnston Sisson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Christine Sisson. Mr. Sisson is survived by his daughter, Susan Erwin, Thomaston, GA; son, David Sisson, Douglasville, GA; step-children, Jeanne Strube, Conley, GA, Sharon Scanlan, Griffin, GA, Dan Shattles, Jackson, GA and Pam Romero, Southfield, MI; 4 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at The Chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors with Dr. Benny Tate officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com.
Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit MINOT, Pamela Mrs. Pamela Faye Minot, age 43, of Tyrone, GA, the loving wife and mother of Kevin and Amelia was taken Thursday, March 5, 2009 to the place our Lord Jesus Christ has prepared for her. Born in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Oscar and Faye Adams. She leaves behind two brothers; Steven Adams, his wife Laurie, and their two sons, Derek and Mitchell of Littleton, CO; Gregory Adams, his wife Susan, and their three children, Ryan, Brady, and Delaney of St.
Louis, MO. She also leaves her grandmother, Kate Wardlow of St. Peters, MO; her loving aunt, Phyllis Mertel of Farmington, MO; and her dear friends, Dale, Shirley, Sharon, Michelle, Robin, Linda and Gale. Prior to her retirement in 2007, Pam was employed by the Federal Government for 23 years working for both the Department of the Army and later for The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She was a member of Living Proof Church in Tyrone, GA and served as a trustee, Bible Study teacher, prayer warrior, and overseer of the food pantry.
be fondly remembered by everyone for her love of the Lord, generosity, friendship, and passion for serving those in need. Services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 11 in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Smith and Darrel Ervin officiating. Burial will take place at Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO on Monday, March 9, 2009. Those wishing may send an online condolence at www.parrottfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations in Mrs. memory to Living Proof Church, 414 Jenkins Tyrone, GA 30290. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, Fairburn. 770-964-4800 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit PORTER, Fred, Sr.
Mr. Fred Porter Sr. of Decatur, GA. passed Thursday, March 5, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Gregory B.
Levett Sons Funeral Home (404)241-5656. Please visit our website to extend condolences at www.levettfuneralhome.com Express condolences at ajc.com/obit WHEELER, Mildred MILDRED WHITE WHEELER Mrs. Mildred White Wheeler, age 77, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday March 4, 2009. She was predeceased by husband, Homer S. Wheeler; son, Ronnie Wheeler, daughter, Shirley Wheeler Nelson; granddaughter, Cindy Crabtree; grandson, Kim Ray Nelson; and parents, Austin and Villie Fowler White, brother, Billy White; and brother-in-law, Keith Taylor.
She is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Wheeler Owens, Buford, GA and Sherry Jo and Kenneth Johnson, Hoschton, GA; grandchildren, Erika and Richard Davis, Casey and Rev. Chad Roebuck, April and Steve Bussoletti, Shannon and April Owens, Austin and Tammy Edmonds, Shawn Owens, and Darlene Nelson; sixteen great grandchildren; sister, Margaret White Taylor, Hoschton, GA; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Harrison White, Buford, GA and Mary Wheeler Pate, Smith, AL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Wheeler was born September 9, 1931 in Gwinnett County, GA. She attended Lawrenceville High School.
She retired in 1988 from Kodak in Chamblee, GA. She was a member of Bogan Park Gold Wing Club where she was the founder of Bogan Babes Fashion Show. She was a member of the local Red Hat Society She was a charter member of Gravel Springs Baptist Church where she was a member of the Church Choir and taught Sunday School and Bible Study for many years. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be sorely missed.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Frankie Southerland and Rev. Ralph Baker officiating. Interment will follow in Gravel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The ladies of the local Red Hat Society will serve as Honorary Escort. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 1000 Hurricane Shoals Road, N.E., Lawrenceville, GA 30043 in memory of Mildred White Wheeler. Arrangements by: Junior E.
Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory Buford, GA, 770-932-1133, www.flani- ganfuneralhome.com Express condolences at ajc.com/obit WILLIAMS, Janet Mrs. Janet Bernice Williams of Fayetteville, GA passed March 1, 2009. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Williamson Mortuary Chapel. Pastor John B. Clark officiating.
Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. The remains will lie in state an hour prior to service. She leaves to cherish: one brother, Bodie Williams; sister, Dr. Ruth Wilson; niece, Cheryl Noble; great nephew James Noble and great niece Dawn Noble and a host of other relatives and friends. Williamson Mortuary LLC, 1410 Hwy 138 SW, Riverdale, GA 30296 770-907-8548.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit SHAW, Janet Funeral Services for Mrs. Janet Shaw, of Barnesville, GA, will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Lucas Temple True Church of God in Christ, 679 Glendale Scottdale, GA. Rev. Oprie Jeffries, Remains will lie in state from until time of service. Interment Resthaven Cemetery.
Survivors include a devoted mother, Mrs. Ollie Mae Shaw; 4 children, Nicholas, Ni- dras, Iglisia and Cassondra; 7 brothers; 4 sisters; 5 grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles and other relatives. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 1986 Snapfinger Decatur, GA at on Saturday. Visitation today, until in our chapel. Gregory B.
Levett and Sons, Avondale-Scottdale Chapel. 351 N. Clarendon Avenue Scottdale, GA 30079 (404) 294-5500. Visit our website at www.levettfuneralhome. com to extend condolences.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit RADATZ, Charle Charles Radatz, 55, of McDonough died March 4, 2009. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit WITHERSPOON, Hattie Celebration of life for Mrs. Hattie Lucille Witherspoon will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 1:00 p.m. at Turner Monumental AME Church 66 Howard St. Rev.
Hayward White, officiating. Interment, Adel Cemetery, Adel, GA. Remains instate at 11:30 a.m. Survived by 3 children, Mr. Dennis (Vicky) Witherspoon, Mr.
Larry (Lisa) Witherspoon, Mrs. Kathy Kirby; 3 grandchildren, Kelvin, Kahina, Derek; special cousins, Emory Walker, Letitia Glover; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family will assemble at residence 12 noon. Family will receive friends TONIGHT 7-8 p.m. Grissom-Clark Funeral Home 227 East Lake Dr.
at Memorial Dr. 404-373-3191 www.grissom-clarkfh.co Express condolences at ajc.com/obit REED, Anita MRS. ANITA WALKER REED Funeral Services for Mrs. Anita Walker Reed will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009, 12:00 NOON at Fort Street United Methodist Church, 562 Blvd, N. Atlanta, with remains placed in state at 10:00 A.
Reverend Dr. Joseph L. Crawford, Pastor, Officiating. Interment South-View Cemetery, Atlanta. The family will receive friends in our chapel this evening from 7:00 P.
M. until 8:00 P. M. She is survived by loving sisters, Carolyn Lipscomb and Priscilla Waters; brother-in-law, MSG Retired Harold Walker, a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at mortuary at 11:00 A.M.
Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second Avenue, (404) 371-0772-3. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit SHOEMAKER, Mary MARY B. SHOEMAKER Mrs. Mary B. Shoemaker, 85, a longtime resident of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009.
Born in Atlanta on May 21, 1923 to the late Jesse and Elizabeth Baker, Mary was raised in Charleston, SC. She devoted herself to her family until the youngest started school and then she worked in the lunchroom and then as a secretary at St. Thomas More Catholic School for 25 years. She loved playing bridge, penny poker, bowling and bingo. Mary loved the holidays and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grand children, of whom she was very proud.
Her home, just like her sweet and loving heart, was filled with laughter, good food, and many good times. Memories of her will be loving ones of a long and wonderful life filled with the love of family and friends. Along with her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Frank; her brother, David Baker; and her sister, Irene Seay. Mary is survived by her daughters, Annette Massey and husband, Jerry of Port Charlotte, FL, Irene Cawthon and husband Bill of Norcross, GA, and Lisa Moore of Grayson, GA; sons, Joe Shoemaker and wife KiHwan of Covington, GA, Tim Shoemaker and wife Janet of Avondale Estates, GA, Robert Shoemaker and wife Anne of Decatur, GA and James Shoemaker of Snellville, GA; sisters, Goldie Lipsey and Teresa Reeves both of Toccoa, GA and Doris Wright of Charleston, SC; brother, Marion Baker of Charleston, SC; twenty grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, March 7th at 12:30 P.M.
at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Monsignor Paul Fogarty officiating. Interment will be at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Thomas More Catholic School, 5630 W.
Ponce de Leon Decatur, GA 30030. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:30 P.M. Friday at A. S.
Turner Sons. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit SMITH, Sarah SARAH JANE McKELVY SMITH Sarah Jane McKelvy Smith passed away on March 3, 2009. Sarah Jane was born on April 4, 1924 in Columbus, Georgia and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville and Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee where she was an active member of Kappa Delta Sorority and alumni.
She and her husband, George, relocated to Atlanta in 1964 where they raised their two daughters and resided for the next 45 years. She was very active in the Episcopal Church Women at Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur. She loved to entertain, travel and look for that perfect antique. She had a passion for writing letters and talking politics. Sarah Jane will be truly and profoundly missed by her loving husband of fifty-eight years, George H.
Smith; her children, Jane Smith Trantham and husband, Joe, of Panama City and Ann Howard Smith and husband, Scott, of Atlanta; and her grandchildren, Katherine Trantham of Montgomery and Caroline Trantham of Pensacola. Her memory is treasured by those fortunate to have been touched by her rich and generous life. Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will be held Saturday March 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Parish, 515 E.
Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, Georgia. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Ball, Ed Butler, Joe Foley, Jim Kelly, John Madajewski, and David Warfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Parish. A. S.
Turner Sons Express condolences at ajc.com/obit ZACKARY, Henry Memorial service for Mr. Henry Lewis Zackary, Sr. of Atlanta, Saturday, March 7, 2009 at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 383 Paines Ave. NW 404-523-7891. Rev.
Howard Beckham, officiating. Family and friends assemble 12:45 PM at the church. Willie A. Watkins Historical West End Chapel. 1003 Ralph D.
Abernathy Blvd SW 404-758-1731 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit MIXON, Peggy Peggy Springer Mixon, a career nurse, died on March 2, 2009 at her home in College Park, Georgia. She was sixty- four years of age when she succumbed to cancer. From birth to death Peggy was ever a Georgia girl. Born on May 30, 1944, in Douglasville, Georgia, she was the tenth of eleven children of Annie Rene and Simeon Springer. Peggy, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend is much loved and will be sorely missed.
Many relatives have preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Elmer; two daughters, Melody Hall (Fred) and Gloria; five grandchildren, Xeric Kirk, Kaia Kirk, Miles Hall, Elmer Malik Mixon, and Zora Johanna Sadie Mixon; two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will, be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 07, 2009 at the Golden Memorial United Methodist Church, 6903 Forrest Avenue, Douglasville, Georgia 30134. Rev.
Dr. Gregory S. Williams (Pastor) Eulogist. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park, Georgia. Visitation will be Friday, 6-8 p.m.
at church. Funeral cortege will assemble at funeral home, 6787 Forrest Avenue, Douglasville, Georgia 30134 at 11:00 a.m. The family requests gifts of flowers or a donation to The American Cancer Society in memory of Peggy. Simpson Daughters Mortuary, Inc. 770-942-236 4 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit ZAMZOW, Janice JANICE ELAINE ZAMZOW Janice Elaine Zamzow, age 56 of Loganville, GA is now with the Lord.
She passed away peacefully on March 3, 2009 with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband, Merle D. Zamzow; son and daughter-in-law, Kennet and Bonnie Zamzow of McDonough; daughter, Kimberly Zamzow and her fi- Evan Smith of Atlanta, daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Musashi Uchida of Atlanta; grandchildren, Christian, Dylan, Noel Zamzow; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Ann Pitner of Bishop, GA. A retired speech pathologist, after 30 years in Gwinnett Count Schools, passion for people, especially children was evident throughout her life. She enjoyed dancing, attending shows at The Fox, trips to the mountains and spending time with family and friends.
Her compassionate, giving spirit caused so many to love her and she always brought out the best in everyone she touched. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7 at 1:00 pm at Snellville United Methodist Church. Interment will be held at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday from 5 until 8pm at the funeral home. Those desiring may make donations to the American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy Ste 260, Duluth, GA 30097, in memory of Janice Elaine Zamzow.
Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneral- home.com Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit REED, Cheryl Mrs. Cheryl Reed of SW Atlanta, the wife of Mr. Marcus Reed, entered into rest on March 5, 2009.
Services entrusted to Murray Brothers, (404) 349-3000, mbfh.co Express condolences at ajc.com/obit REED, Christopher Mr. Christopher Reed of Jonesboro, GA passed February 26, 2009. His remains have been sent to DeKalb, MS for burial. Willie A. Watkins Historical West End Chapel (404) 758-1731.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit WALTERS, Mary Mrs. Mary D. Walters passed March 3, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, Mr. William Gantt and son, Mr.
Robert McCoy. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Marjorie M. Smith (Quentin); grandchildren, Ms. Candace Smith, Mr.
Jason Smith and Dr. Michael Smith; great-grandchildren, Jason, Jr. and Justin Smith; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Darlene McCoy, step-daughter, Ms. Donna Lawrence, other relatives and friends.
In celebration of her life, her family will receive friends in Elizabeth's Chapel, Dawson Mortuary, 3000 M. L. King, Jr. Drive, SW, Saturday, March 7, 2009, p.m. Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc.
404-691-3810 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit RICE, Rosa Homegoing services for Mrs. Rosa Mae Rice will be held on Saturday, March 7 2009 at from the Little Millgrove Baptist Church 1970 Peters Rd. Tucker, GA 30084. Bishop Dr. Thomas Smith Sr.
Pastor officiating. Interment Washington Memorial Garden. She leaves to cherish her memory sister Mrs. Catherine Cooper, a son Santrell Freeman, one granddaughter, one grandson, Beverly and Donald Foster and a host of other relatives and friends. Everyone is asked to assemble at 811 Hank Aaron Dr.
Apt. 120 (Capitol Ave School) at 10:00 AM. Pollard Funeral Home Inc. 404-688-707 3 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit TAPLIN, Coleman, Jr. Memorial services for Mr.
Coleman Taplin Jr. will be held 12 Noon Saturday March 7, 2009 at the Haugabrooks Chapel, Rev Sherman Pelt officiating. is survived by five children, Coleman Taplin III, Catina (Debenner)Campbell, Mario, Marlon and Catrece Taplin all of Atlanta; Ten grandchildren; two siblings, sister Kimberly Adams and brother Michael Taplin both of Douglasville, Ga; one great uncle, Mayor Rayford (Mary)Tapley of Hurtsboro, AL; two great aunts, Evelyn Tapley and Carrie Hill both of Milledgeville, Ga; other relatives and friends. Everyone is asked to assemble at the chapel at 11:30 AM Haugabrooks Funeral Home 404-522-8217 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit MOORE, Guesscelia GUESSCELIA HOLTON MOORE Guesscelia Holton Moore of Atlanta passed away on Wednesday, March 4th. She was a beloved daughter and sister to six, who are all pre-deceased.
She was a long-standing member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, from where she maintained many close friendships. She was married to Dudley L. Moore, Sr. from 1972 until his death in 1998. Mrs.
Moore is survived by her nephews Troy Green and Robert Clem of Atlanta and her niece Joyce Greenleaf of Savannah and their families. She was a loving matriarch of the family and will be greatly missed by all. Graveside services will be held 1:00 o'clock, Saturday, March 7, 2009, in Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mt. Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328, with the Rev. Betsy Lunz officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Mrs. Moore can be made to Peachtree Road United Methodist, 3180 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA, 30305. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, Sandy Springs, Ga. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit SIMMONS, Virginia Rose Virginia (Susie) Rose Simmons passed away Monday March 2, 2009 from complications caused by ALS (Lou disease).
She retired from the United States Postal Service where she was a window clerk at the Riverdale post office for over 28 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Simmons and brother, James Hill Jr. She was the daughter of the late James Andrew and Ella Louise Hill of Macon. Survivors include a son, Wayne Lampp of Ellijay; a daughter and son in law, Lesa and Les Camp of Griffin; a son, Andrew Holcomb of Stockbridge; and a daughter, Paula Jo Frye of Stockbridge four grandchildren, Destiny, Jacob, Marissa, and Celeste; sisters and brothers, Ruth Pearce of Macon, Marianne and M. L.
Clark of Grey, Charles and Martha Hill of Stockbridge, Bobby and Barbara Hill of Bolingbroke, and Tom O. Hill of Miami, FL; and a multitude of relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at Bethal United Methodist Church in Stockbridge on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM. Susie donated her organs for ALS research to Emory therefore the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the ALS Association of GA, 1955 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 116, Atlanta GA 30329 in memory of Ms. Simmons.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit WHITE, Philip PHILIP ASHBY WHIT 1923-2009 Philip Ashby White of Vero Beach, Florida died February 26, 2009. He was born on June 14, 1923 in Chase City, Virginia He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis White (Vixella Rucker), Cifax, VA. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth Garvin White.
He was the devoted father of Philip Ashby White, Jr. of Mendham, N.J., daughter Laura White Crouse of Sarasota, FL and a step daughter, Carol Dean Spratlin Davis of Atlanta GA. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Paige Hardy White, son-in- law, John Leist Crouse, six grandsons, Cantey Pace Davis John Leist Crouse VII, Philip David Crouse, Edward Galvin Crouse, William Mobley Crouse, Philip Ashby White III, and two granddaughters, Laura Wynne Davis and Olivia Lane White. His surviving siblings, Lewis Marian (Jack) White, Jeanne Kenny, Polly Adkins, and Cary Baber, all live in Virginia. Mr.
White graduated from New London Academy, Forest, VA, and entered the Virginia Military Institute. left the Institute to serve as a 1st Lieutenant with the U.S. Army Air Corps and flew 32 missions, as a navigator, in the 15th Air Force with the 485th Group in Italy. He was the recipient of the Air Medal with the Five Oak Leaf Clusters. Upon his return, Mr.
White entered the University of Virginia and graduated from the McIntire School of Commerce in 1948. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. After graduation, he moved to Atlanta and became the regional manager for the Deering Milliken Company before forming his own firm, Philip White Associates. He wa honored as the President of the Atlanta Textile Club in 1968. Mr.
White, an avid golfer, was a member of Riomar Country Club, the Riomar Bay Yacht Club, Island Club and The Moorings in Vero Beach. In Atlanta, he was a member of the Piedmont Driving Club and Peachtree Golf Club. He was also a member of The Jamestown Society, The Pointsett Club in Greenville, SC and The Travellers in Paris. Services will be private. Memorial donations may be made in Mr.
name to ACTS Fund for Indian River Estates West, Rita P.O. Box 90, West Point, PA, 19486 or to the University of Virginia Fund for Excellence, P.O. Box 400807, Charlottesville, VA, 22904-4807. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit ROGERS, Andrea Ms. Andrea Lynn Rogers of Decatur died Saturday, Feb.
28, 2009. She was an assistant production manager for AHC Media LLC. A memorial service celebrating her life will be Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Hotel, 111 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, 30346 (770396-6800) from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Andrea was preceded in death by her father, William Rogers and sister, Michell Rogers. She leaves to cherish her memory, Mother, Katherine Rogers, sisters, Cheryl Rogers-Brown (Duane) and Lisa Head, nieces, Christen Burris and Ashleigh Head of Atlanta; nephews, William Burris (Catrinia) and Burris of Cleveland, Ohio; four great-nieces, one great-nephew, and a host of other family members and friends.
Young Funeral Home 1107 Hank Aaron Drive, SW (404) 523-6606. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit THOMAS, Priscilla Ann Funeral services for Mrs. Priscilla Ann Thomas will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 1:00 p.m. at New Beginnings Full Gospel Baptist Church. Bishop James H.
Morton, Senior Pastor. Interment Kennedy Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Thomas' remains will lie in state from 12:00 noon until the hour of service. She leaves to cherish her memories, five children, Timothy Allen Gregg, Angela Gregg Miller (William), Debra Gregg Tayliam, Tikera Gregg Cooper (Eric) and Krystal Gregg; sixteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters; one sister-in-law; two brothers; and a host of other relatives and friends who are asked to assemble at the church at 12:00 noon.
Viewing TODAY from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, Ga.
(404) 241 5656. Please visit our website to extend condolences at www.levettfuneralhome.co Express condolences at ajc.com/obit NEAL, THELMA L. THELMA L. NEAL God saw her getting tired. A cure not meant to be.
So he put his arm around her and whispered Come with Me. Children, Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren ROLLINS, Louise Mrs. Louise E. Rollins of Atlanta, GA passed March 4, 2009. Willie A.
Watkins Historical West End Chapel (404) 758-1731 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit SMITH, Annie Kate Homegoing Celebration Services for Mrs. Annie Kate (Wyatt) Smith, of Decatur, Georgia will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009, 12:00 NOON at The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church, 2600 H. F. Shepherd Drive, Decatur, with remains placed in state at 10:00 A. E.
Dewey Smith, Reverend John T. Smith, Officiating. Interment Washington Memorial Gardens, Decatur, GA. She is survived by daughters, Coneda Smith, Mr. and Mrs.
Louis (Clara) McQueen, Mr. and Mrs. William (Annie Brown, Linda Berry, and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice (Sandra) Johnson; ten grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Janice Rowland Smith; brother, Mr.
and Mrs. Tommie L. (April) Wyatt; uncle, Paul Wyatt, a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 219 Brower Street, Decatur at 11:00 A. M.
Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second Avenue, (404) 371-0772-3. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit THOMPSON, Bill Mr. Bill Thompson, 54, of Atlanta, died Wednesday, March 4 2009. He is survived by sons, Jeffrey Scott Thompson, Dustin Philip Thompson; and brother, Steve Thompson. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 A.M.
at A. S. Turner Sons. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10:00 A.M. until time of service.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit RUBRIGHT, Larry Mr. Larry Rubright, of Palmetto, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife Pamela Rubright and is survived by his three sons, their wives, one grandson, one sister and one brother. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2 at The Kingdom Hall of Witnesses, Dodson Road, Fairburn, GA. Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, Fairburn.
770-964-4800 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit PAYTON, Dea. David Dea. David D. Payton of College Park, Ga the husband of Mrs. Ollie Payton passed away on March 5, 2009.
Services entrusted to Murray Brothers 404-349-3000 mbfh.co Express condolences at ajc.com/obit SIBLEY, Mattie Mattie L. Sibley passed March 7, 1999 Although gone physically, you will always be in our hearts and memory. We Love You. Husband, Turner, Daughters Courtnay and Viveca Sibley, Relatives and Friend POLESZAK, Leonard Dr. Leonard J.
Poleszak, born in Buffalo, NY on March 4, 1928, passed away March 3, 2009, in Brunswick, GA. Dr. Poleszak was a professor from SUNY, College at Buffalo, where he was Chairman of Professional Studies when he retired. Len made Jekyll Island his permanent home in 1983, after vacationing there for many years. He became a potter and often said that he "had retired and gone to pot." During the years he spent on Jekyll Island he directed many Elderhostel Programs, helped to form the Friends of Historic Jekyll Island, guided the progress of the Fiore Sculpture Gallery, played golf, tennis, enjoyed keeping his yard and loved watching the sunsets over the Jekyll River.
He leaves his wife, Jean their sons, Andrew and Alan, their daughter Allison, a daughter-in-law Andrea, five grandchildren, an "adopted son" Jeffrey Burrows, a sister, Florence Kazinski and her family in western NY. A celebration of Len's life will be held Saturday March 7, 2009, at 11 AM at St. Richard's Episcopal Church on Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island. Friends are invited to a reception after the service at Dr. Poleszak residence in Jekyll Island.
Memorials may be made to the Fiore Sculpture Gallery, care of the Friends of Historic Jekyll Island, PO Box 13031, Jekyll Island GA, 31527. Arrangements are entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home and Oglethorpe Crematorium i Brunswick. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit WARNER, Lamar Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Lamar Warner of 4260 Dogwood Farms Dr. Decatur, GA, will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009.
11:00 AM, at Dixon Grove Baptist Church. 7690 Fielder Rd. Jonesboro, GA. Pastor James E. Harris, Pastor E.
C. Cochran, Sr. officiating. Interment Dixon Grove C.O.G.I.C. Tennille.
GA. Survivors are a loving and devoted wife of twelve years, Mrs. Marilyn Bell Warner. Seven children. Mrs.
Cynthia (Tyrone) Washington, Ms. Marla Warner, Mr. Demetric Lamar Warner, Mr. Akil Jordan, Ms. Nikki G.
Jordan, Ms. Zhane Jordan and Ms. Asia Lashley. Nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; five sisters; Mrs. Velma (Eddie B) Bass, Mrs.
Ruby (Roy) Stewart, Mrs. Pearl Stewart, Mrs. Zepora Roberts, and Mrs. Warner-Robinson, Three brothers, Mr. James K.
Polk Warner, Mr. Ellis Warner, and Mr. Bobby Warner; Deacon Fedines Bell, father in-law, Seven brothers and sisters-in-law: CSM (Ret.) Leroy (Geraldine) Bell, Mr. Clifford (Carolyn) Bell, Mr. Larry Bell, Mrs.
Jeralyn (Melvin) Bell-Liggins, Mrs. Deborah (Othel) Bell- Fleming and Ms. Audrey Bell and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at residence 4260 Dogwood Farms Dr. Decatur, GA.
at 10:00 am. Saturday. Gregory B. Levett Sons Funeral Home, 4347 Flat Shoals Pwky, Decatur, GA. 404-241-5656.
Please visit our website to extend condolences www.levettfuneral- home.com Express condolences at ajc.com/obit SCOTT, Isaiah Homegoing Services for Mr. Isaiah Scott Sr. of East Point, GA will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Neriah Baptist Church, 2967 Holcomb Ct. East Point Ga.
with Servant Pastor Albert J. Lindsey officiating. Remains will lie in repose from 9:00 am until the hour of service. Interment: Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends TONIGHT from 7 to 8 pm in the chapel of Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, 1315 Gus Thornhill Jr.
Dr. East Point Ga. Mr. Scott leaves to cherish his memories; one loving daughter, Veronica Norris (Samuel); three loving sons, Isaiah Scott Jr. (Katrina), Roderick Scott (Maxine), and Gary Scott; two stepsons, Michael Rogers, and Kenneth Rogers; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a devoted sister-in-law, Louise Scott; aunts, Ollie Wellmaker, Lavonia Mathis, Icora Willis, and Inez Armstrong; devoted friend Osie Mae Scott; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at 245 Stineleigh Dr. S.W. Atlanta at 10:00 am. Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, Inc. 404 768-2993-4.
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