Freddie Robertson
Sep 19, 2015
Freddie L. Robertson, age 69, of Sparta, formerly of Lithonia, died September 19, 2015. He is survived by his brother, James "Mike" Morris and uncle, Lewis Robertson, both of Lithonia. A graveside service will be held 1 o'clock, Wednesday, September 23, at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Kenneth Hughes officiating.
Billy Dobbs
Sep 18, 2015
Billy Gene Dobbs, age 78, of Eatonton, died Friday, September 18, 2015. A native of Atlanta, Mr. Dobbs attended SWD High School in DeKalb County. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a retired self-employed auto mechanic. Mr. Dobbs is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Phillip Hooper of Mansfield; grandson and his wife, Nigel...
Ssgt Romero
Sep 17, 2015
S/Sgt. Lorenzo Martinez Romero U. S. Army Retired, age 85, of Conyers, died September 17, 2015. He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving his country honorably for 23 years including two tours in Vietnam. Lorenzo was preceded in death by his step daughter, Pamela Holbrook. A loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, he is survived by his...
Wilbur Burt
Sep 11, 2015
Altus Wilbur "Bow" Burt, age 76, of Rutledge, died September 11, 2015. Born in Dawson County, raised in Lithonia and when he was 18, he met the love of his life, Sharon Joiner. They were married for 54 years and they have one son, Wesley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley T. and Jamie Burt; brothers, Andy...
Doris Schilling
Sep 8, 2015
Doris Miner Schilling, age 88, of Stone Mountain, died September 8, 2015. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who enjoyed watching birds, working in her flower garden, and was an avid reader. Doris gave time to her community by serving as a 'Pink Lady' at Northside Hospital where she worked in the gift shop for over 30...
Maxine Thomas
Sep 6, 2015
Maxine McBrayer Thomas, age 82, of Conyers, died September 6, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary McBrayer and retired from the Federal Government after 22 years service. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Merrill; daughters, Cathy Bishop of Locust Grove, Paula Kidd of...
Frank Locicero
Sep 4, 2015
Frank P. Locicero, Sr., age 77, of Dacula, died September 4, 2015. Born in New York City in 1938, he was the son of Frank & Deanna Locicero. Surviving are his son; Frank Locicero, Jr. of Dacula; one grandchild; sister, Linda Zorzi. Frank's remains have been cremated and no services are planned at this time. Henry Funeral Home, Social Circle...
Howard Pickens
Aug 30, 2015
Howard Gene Pickens, Sr., age 50, of Lithonia, died August 30, 2015. He is survived by his son, Howard Pickens, Jr.; brothers, Perry Pickens and Joe Pickens; aunt, Estelle Conner, A memorial service will be held 11 o'clock, Saturday, September 5, in the Lithonia Chapel of Henry Funeral Home with Rev. Joshua Conner officiating.
Linda Dean
Aug 23, 2015
Linda M. Dean, age 67, of Lithonia, died August 23, 2015. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 5, in Florida. Henry Funeral Home, Lithonia.
Imogene Smith
Aug 21, 2015
Imogene McDaniel Smith, 77, of Social Circle, died August 21, 2015. Born in Winder, Imogene was a 1957 graduate of Dacula High School. Shortly after graduation, she began her working career with Red Fox Apparel Company, which became Carwood, which became Duck Head Manufacturing. Imogene retired after 45 years of devoted and faithful service. She was a long time member...
William Simmons
Aug 15, 2015
William Floyd "Bill" Simmons, 89, of Stone Mountain, died August 14, 2015. A native of DeKalb County, Bill lived across the street from the house in which he was born. He graduated from Stone Mountain High School in 1943 and soon afterwards joined the U. S. Army Air Corps, becoming one of the 18 million Americans who helped win WWII....
Malik Bey
Aug 14, 2015
Malik R. Bey, beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, passed into blessed eternity on August 14, 2015, at age 45. Malik was caring, industrious person, whose work encompassed everything from diamond mining to luxury car restoration. Malik dedicated much of his life to helping and serving others through counseling. Holding many degrees, including a masters degree, Malik did not rest only...
Robert Mitchell
Aug 14, 2015
Robert Samuel "Sam" Mitchell, age 84, of Social Circle, passed away August 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Essie Mitchell; brothers, William Mitchell and Harold Mitchell; sister, Betty Weese. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Oleta Marie Mitchell; son, Clyde Mitchell and wife Debra of Social Circle; daughters, Marie Hawley and husband Larry of...
James Gasche
Aug 13, 2015
James Russell "Slim Jim" Gasche, age 77, of Covington, died August 13, 2015. He was a retried U.S. Navy Veteran. Henry Funeral Home, Social Circle is assisting the family with arrangements. 770-464-4482. henryfuneral.com
Paul Burlingame
Aug 11, 2015
Paul Burlingame, age 75, of Loganville, died August 11, 2015. Born in Santa Monica, CA, he served his country in the US Army and was a restaurant manager for Neisner Brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonia and Oliver Burlingame. Paul was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Surviving are his wife, Linda; daughters, Paula Burlingame, Lynn...
Robert Oglesby
Aug 9, 2015
Robert Joel Oglesby, age 51, of Lithonia, died Sunday, August 9, 2015. Joel was an electrician for Stone Mountain State Park. He was preceded in death by his father, James Leon Oglesby and brother Anthony "Tony" James Oglesby. He is survived by his wife, Leah Oglesby; sons, Michael Oglesby of Lithonia, Joey Oglesby of Covington; mother, Pat Oglesby of Jenkinsburg;...
Hugh Brandon
Aug 7, 2015
Hugh Joseph Brandon, age 98, of Jackson, formerly of Stone Mountain, died August 7, 2015. He worked as an automobile mechanic for McNamara Pontiac and later Tabor Pontiac. Hugh was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, and sister, Allie Brandon. He is survived by his granddaughter, Beverly Ann Barnes and her husband, Mark; great granddaughter, Amanda R. Barnes; and...
Lucille Lucas
Aug 5, 2015
Lucille Morrison Lucas, was born February 25, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the third born child (siblings, Roland (Boo), Isabel and Samuel Jr. (Sammy) and last surviving child to Samuel and Alberta Morrison. At the age of 13, Lucille and her family moved to Washington DC. At 19, she married Robert Lucas and gave birth to a beautiful baby...
Judy Whitley
Aug 2, 2015
Judy Ann Whitley, of Covington, died August 2, 2015. Henry Funeral Home, Social Circle is assisting the family with arrangements. 770-464-4482. henryfuneral.com
Katherine Lanford
Aug 2, 2015
Katherine "Kat" Lanford, age 80, of Covington, passed away August 2, 2015. Born in the mountains of North Georgia, in 1935, she learned the value of family and hard work. In 1954, she met her Ed and a year later they would marry. A marriage that would last 45 years and have two daughters, until Ed's passing in 2000. She...
