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Stephen Ward

Stephen Ward

Nov 4, 2014

Stephen C. Ward, age 62, of Atlanta, died Tuesday, November 5, 2014. Stephen was Vice President and Senior Technician for Ward Engineering Testing, Inc. He was preceded in death by mother, Jane Cardwell Ward. He is survived by father, Seth Ward, Sr., of Newborn; brother Seth Ward, Jr., of New Mexico; Aunts Sarah Baker of Birmingham, and Ann McCallum of...

Levon Goddard

Levon Goddard

Oct 31, 2014

Levon "Vonnie" Winkler Goddard, age 80, of Oakfield, died October 31, 2014. She was a very creative person who enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, crafts, and canning. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Vonnie is survived by her husband of 63 years, Thomas, "Tom"; daughters, Vicky Hoebeke and husband, Steve, of Albany, Bonnie Smith and husband, Joe, of Oakfield; sons, Larry Goddard...

Eleanor Cole

Eleanor Cole

Oct 30, 2014

Eleanor Coffey Cole, age 85, of Lithonia, died October 30, 2014. Born in Lithonia in 1929, she was the daughter of George Aaron and Mary Elizabeth Chupp Coffey. Eleanor was a teacher who received a B.S. Degree from Georgia Women's College and a Master's Degree from Nova University S.E. She was preceded in death by husband, Dr. Samuel G. Cole;...

Roy Owens

Roy Owens

Oct 29, 2014

Roy B. Owens, age 81, of Conyers, died Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Roy was always a "go getter" during his working career. When he retired as a regional manager with Westinghouse Corporation there was no way he was going to find a rocker and do some porch sitting. Roy went to the Board of Commissioners for Rockdale County and said...

Emma Landress

Emma Landress

Oct 27, 2014

Emma Elizabeth Landress, age 84, of Social Circle died Monday, October 27, 2014. A 25 year resident of Social Circle, Emma enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and cooking. She was preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Alice Smith; and sister Ruby Mitchell. Surviving are husband David Landress; sons James Lackey, Jr. and wife Sue, and Ricky Smith; daughters Carolyn Stapp...

Frances Mitchell

Frances Mitchell

Oct 23, 2014

Frances Sims Mitchell, age 94, of Conyers, where she was a native and a lifelong resident, died Thursday, October 23, 2014. She was a retired 25 year employee of Rich's. Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Frank and her sister Mildred Wilson. She is survived by daughter, Sandra and Ken Bedelle of Marietta; son,...

Oliver Edwards

Oliver Edwards

Oct 17, 2014

Oliver Edwards, child of Casey Duane and Richee Harrison Edwards of Snellville, died Friday, October 17, 2014. Henry Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. 770-464-4482. henryfuneral.com

Timothy Braswell

Timothy Braswell

Oct 16, 2014

Timothy Braswell, age 24, of McDonough, died October 16, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Alyssa; daughter Kinsey; soon to be born son, Gannon; father Tim Braswell; paternal grandmother Leila Braswell; brothers Roger Braswell and Noah Braswell; sisters Patricia and Harley Newsome; Uncle Danny Braswell and wife Kellie; Aunt Kim Thompson and husband Mike. A funeral service will be...

Gay Saunders

Gay Saunders

Oct 14, 2014

Gay Saunders, of Social Circle, passed away quietly Tuesday, October 14, 2014. She was greatly loved by all those around her. Henry Funeral Home, Social Circle is assisting the family with arrangements. 770-464-4482. henryfuneral.com

Mary Garner

Mary Garner

Oct 13, 2014

Mary Nell Garner, 91, of Conyers and formerly of Redan, died October 13, 2014. Born in Morgan County, Georgia, to Claudine Herndon and Usher Alvin Richardson, Mrs. Garner was a retired secretary for the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department. She is survived by her daughters, Jackie Bogan of Mansfield, Terri Garner and Lane Prince bother of Conyers; sister, Imogene McHugh of...

Peggy Wright

Peggy Wright

Oct 12, 2014

Peggy Lynn Wright, 57, of Mansfield, GA, died Sunday October 12, 2014. She was a retired U.S. Postal carrier who loved being outdoors and rode horses for many years. She is survived by parents John and Dale Watkins of Atlanta; brothers Bill Wright and his wife Louise of McDonough, Jim Wright and his wife Sharon of Woodstock; John Wright and...

Florrie Forester

Florrie Forester

Oct 11, 2014

Florrie Peyton Forester, 92, of Lithonia, died October 11, 2014, A native of Banks County and a long time resident of Stone Mountain, Mrs. Forester was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Forester and is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Bob Gordon of Stone Mountain; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Olivia Forrester...

Elizabeth Lewis

Elizabeth Lewis

Oct 10, 2014

Elizabeth (Liz) Gentry Lewis of Roswell, GA, passed away quietly in her sleep Friday, October 10, 2014. Liz was born December 16, 1926, in DeKalb County, Georgia, to Frank J. Pippin and Rachael Isabel Davidson. She was preceded in death by parents; stepfather, Victor (Vic) Strickland; husbands, Bill Gentry and Allen Lewis; nephew, Paul F. Sellenraad; and her beloved son,...

Anthony Gilmore

Anthony Gilmore

Oct 5, 2014

Anthony R. "Tony" Gilmore, age 45, of Covington died October 5, 2014. Surviving are his daughter, Crystal Gilmore of Atlanta; son, Nick Gilmore of Covington; mother, Anna Luther of Conyers; father, Dennis Gilmore of Covington. A funeral service will be held 1 o'clock, Wednesday October 8, in the chapel of Henry Funeral Home, Lithonia. Family will receive friends, Tuesday evening...

Danido-Yoel Pagan

Danido-Yoel Pagan

Oct 1, 2014

Danido-Yoel Pagan, 35, of Stone Mountain, died October 1, 2014. Henry Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. henryfuneral.com. 770-482-4411.

Rebecca Becky

Rebecca Becky

Sep 19, 2014

Rebecca "Becky" Goddard, age 81 of Lithonia, died September 19, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Goddard. Surviving are sons, Mike and Debra Goddard, Terry and Sprague Goddard, Alan and Karen Goddard, Danny and Robin Goddard, Rev. Nelson and Laura Goddard; sisters Shirley Bailey and Shelby Sellers; 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A...

Kenneth Segers

Kenneth Segers

Sep 14, 2014

Kenneth Segers, 64, of Lithonia, Georgia, died September 14, 2014. A native of Lithonia, Mr. Segers served his country in the U. S. Air Force. Kenneth was a retired magician, who, by the stage name "Kendini," entertained many over the years with his magic. Although Kenneth never married and had no children of his own, his love for children was...

Virginia Howard

Virginia Howard

Sep 1, 2014

Virginia House Howard, age 96, of Conyers, died Monday, September 1, 2014. She attended Georgia State College and Atlanta University, Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, and Oglethorpe University where she received her master's degree. She taught first grade and was a reading specialist for 29 years. She met the love of her life, Lyman Davis Howard, two years...

Roland Hinds

Roland Hinds

Aug 29, 2014

Roland J. Hinds, age 66, of Covington, died Friday, August 29, 2014. A funeral will be held in Jamaica. Henry Funeral Home, Social Circle. 770-464-4482 henryfuneral.com

Mildred Speaks

Mildred Speaks

Aug 25, 2014

Mildred Speaks, age 82, of Douglasville, died August 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Forest Speaks, Jr. Surviving are her sisters, Curliss Strickland, Bobbie Mae Finley and her husband Arland, Carol (Diane) Foster of Anderson, SC, and Jean Miller and her husband Michael of Suwanee, GA; nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held...

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