Our Obituaries
Angela Ruth Rogers
November 13, 1966 - December 20, 2015
Angela Rogers, age 49, of Forest Park, GA, passed away Dec. 20, 2015. Surviving are sons; Brian Morgan, Michael Rogers, Calvin Rogers, grandchildren; Trinity Browning, Aryiana Morgan, Cameron Rogers, mother; Ann Rogers, brother; Scott Rogers, sister; Michelle Rogers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St., East...
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Francis L. Jerome
June 7, 1943 - December 18, 2015
Francis Jerome, age 72, of Forest Park, GA, passed away Dec. 18, 2015. Surviving are sons; Thomas Jerome, Kevin Jerome, Tracy Jerome, daughter; Beverly Henson, 12 grandchildren, brothers; Norman Jerome, Philip Jerome, Kenneth Jerome. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St., East Point, GA 30344. The family will...
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Dorothy Moore
January 29, 1911 - December 13, 2015
Dorothy Moore, age 104, of East Point, GA, passed away Dec. 13, 2015. Surviving are son; Jim (Peggy) Moore, daughter; Sandra (Wayne) Henry, grandchildren; Michael Travis Moore, Christy Henry, great grandchildren; Ella Moore, Maggie Moore, Cody Turner, Mazlyn Henry. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 at 12:00 pm at Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St., East...
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James Edward Owens
October 13, 1941 - December 11, 2015
James E. Owens, Sr., age 74, of Forest Park, GA, passed away Dec. 11, 2015.. Surviving are wife; Diane Owens, sons; James E. (Kathy) Owens Jr., Scott Owens, daughters; Laura Owens, Teresa Owens, 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, sister; Vera Head. Private family services will be held.
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Ruth Elizabeth Griswold
January 30, 1932 - December 7, 2015
Ruth Elizabeth Griswold, age 83, of East Point, GA, passed away, Dec. 7, 2015. Surviving are sons; Charles (Patti) Griswold, Timothy Scott Griswold, brother; Milton Suggs, half-brother; Wayne Turner, grandchildren; Ashley Jordan, Hannah Trott, Danica Griswold, Brittney Brumfield, 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Carmichael-Hemperley...
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Alexander Stott Gordon
December 24, 1919 - November 30, 2015
Alexander Stott ("Scotty") Gordon of Bluffton, SC, went to be with his Lord on November 30, 2015 at age 95. He was born on December 24, 1919 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the eldest son of Alexander Gordon of Peterhead, Scotland, and Ada Nelson Gordon of Flovilla, Georgia. He had five brothers and sisters: Betty, John, James ("Jim"), Charles ("Charlie"), and Mary. He graduated from Russell High...
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Faye Shank
August 2, 1937 - November 27, 2015
Faye Shank, age 78, of Morrow, passed away Nov. 27, 2015. Surviving are sons: Tim Boggs, Jeff Boggs, daughter; Angie Lemley, grandchildren; Christopher, Cameron, Catrina, great grandchildren; Jayden, Graycin, brothers; David Doyal, Wayne Doyal. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
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Charles Walter Crater
November 27, 1933 - November 12, 2015
Charles W. Crater of East Point, GA passed away November 12, 2015. After graduating high school he was drafted into the Army and served in the Korean war as a military policeman. Returning to the States he was stationed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL where he met his wife of 59 years, Mary Juanita. Being career military they moved frequently spending time in Maryland, Puerto Rico,...
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Timothy Wayne Smith
November 21, 1956 - November 2, 2015
Timothy "Timmy" Wayne Smith, 58, of East Point, GA passed away November 2, 2015. He was born in Atlanta and lived in East Point. He is survived by 3 children, Lisa McKneely (Jerry), Deanna Smith, and Timothy Jayson Smith; 3 grandchildren, Allison, Katelyn, and Andrew McKneely; mother, Evelyn Parks; brothers, Tony Smith, Billy Smith, and Ron Payne; and sisters, Patricia Padgett and Samantha...
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Claris S. Bishop
January 28, 1926 - October 26, 2015
Claris Lee Stewart Bishop, daughter of Clarence David Stewart and Dessie Lee Williams Stewart was born Jan. 28,1926, in Atlanta, Ga. She attended Russell High School, Tift College and graduated from Bob Jones University with a degree in education. She taught in Fulton County school system for 28 years. She was an avid tennis player and played with ALTA after her retirement. Gardening was also...
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Sarah B. Banister
November 29, 1925 - October 21, 2015
Sarah B. Banister, age 89, of East Point, passed away Oct. 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her brother; W.J. Banister, Jr., sister; Dorothy Lyle, and nephew; Barry Banister. Surviving are niece; Jerri Bellah, nephew; David Banister, sister-in-law; Lee Banister Smith, several great nieces and great nephews. Graveside services will be held Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Forest Lawn...
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George Lynn Cowart
September 12, 1932 - October 20, 2015
George Lynn Cowart Sr. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday the 20th of October. He was a native of Atlanta and later moved to Marietta. He was a home builder in Atlanta and in his retirement loved working as a school bus driver for the Cobb County school system. Mr. Cowart is survived by his wife Annette Dixon Cowart and four children Jan (Larry), George Jr. (Doug), Pam Graves (Tony), and Joe...
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Felton Orr Jordan
August 3, 1963 - October 9, 2015
Felton Jordan, Jr., age 52, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away Oct. 9, 2015. Surviving are sisters; Amy Thrasher and Katherine Crawley. Private family service to be held later.
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Beverly S. Cortelli
December 12, 1935 - October 6, 2015
Beverly S. Cortelli, age 79, of Union City, GA, passed away Oct. 6, 2015. Surviving are brother; Herb (Sue) Garrett, McDonough, several cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St., East Point, GA 30344. Interment College Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
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John Croker
February 3, 1951 - September 28, 2015
John "Andy" Croker, age 64, of College Park, Georgia, passed away Sept. 28, 2015. Surviving are wife; Norine Croker, sons; Adam Taylor, Todd Taylor, Shane Taylor, brother; Steve Croker, sisters; Susie Balde, Debbie Maxwell, grandchildren; Cameron Taylor, Destiny Taylor, Jennifer Taylor, Christian Taylor. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Historic...
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Robert Lee Haralson
May 10, 1924 - September 8, 2015
Robert L. Haralson Sr. a long time resident of Smyrna, Georgia, but for the last eight years a resident of Greenville, South Carolina, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the age of 91. Born in Danville, Kentucky to Wade and Lizzie Haralson, Robert was one of nine children. He was preceded in death by his brothers Howell, Wade, Jack, and Buddy, and his sisters Frances and...
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Marie J. Crook
December 15, 1919 - September 3, 2015
Marie J. Crook, age 95, of Palmetto, GA, passed away Sept. 3, 2015. Surviving are sons; Leslie Crook, John Crook, James Crook, Edward Crook, Robert Crook, daughter; Marie Caroline Robinson. Graveside services will be held Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Westview Cemetery.
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Dorothy Schribner
April 5, 1941 - August 28, 2015
Dorothy Scribner, age 74, of Morrow, GA, passed away August 28, 2015. Surviving are son; Willie B. Calhoun, III, daughters; Valencia England, Eugenia Jackson, Petresicia Gaither, Cynthia Atkins, Cecilia Houser, Aqualencia Calhoun, 15 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, brothers; Booker Williams, Cleveland Williams, special friend; Phylis Scott. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Sept...
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Virginia Fincher Lee
July 13, 1925 - August 19, 2015
Virginia Fincher Lee, age 90, of East Point, GA, passed away August 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Harris Lee. She is survived by her sister; Elizabeth Summerhill. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 11:00 am at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St., East Point, GA 30344. Interment Westview Cemetery. The family will receive...
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Alta Catherine Brooks
September 15, 1917 - August 13, 2015
Alta Catherine Brooks, age 97, of Atlanta, passed away August 13, 2015. Surviving are daughter; Susie Brooks Fouts, sons; James and David Brooks, 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St., East Point, GA 30344. Interment Forest Lawn...
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M. J. Hiers
January 9, 1928 - August 3, 2015
M. J. "Jack" Hiers, age 87, of Cumming, GA, passed away August 3, 2015. Surviving are wife; Barbara Hiers, daughters; Brenda (Paul) Youngblood, Terri (Gary) Boatwright, Lori (Steve) Harris, grandchildren; Bart, Daniel, Mallory, Matthew, Heather, Shelley, Stephen, 11 great grandchildren, brothers; W. B. Hiers, Jr. Don Hiers, sister; Ann Hiers. Funeral services will be held Friday, August...
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Charles Edward Fuller
November 22, 1941 - July 31, 2015
Charles Edward Fuller, age 73, of Atlanta, Passed away July 31, 2015. Son of the late Roy and Lillie Chadwick Fuller. He was also preceded in death by his wife; Addie Ford Fuller, sisters; Cora Fuller Pippins, Betty Fuller Carpenter and a brother; Albert Roy Fuller. Surviving are sister; Doris Fuller, nieces; Jamie Hill, Faith Anso, Robin Vincent, Liz Andrew, Donna Andrew, Margaret Crumbley,...
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Wayne F. Flowers
November 5, 1953 - July 21, 2015
Wayne F. Flowers age 61, of East Point, GA, passed away July 21, 2015. Surviving are brothers; W.E. Flowers, James D. Flowers, Sr., R.D. Flowers, sisters; Ernestine Flowers, Dorothy Billings, Frances Miller, Thelma Pevy. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 27, 2015 at 11:00 am at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St., East Point, GA 30344. Interment College Park...
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Ruby Adams Focht
December 9, 1921 - July 13, 2015
Ruby Adams Focht, age 93, died July 13, 2015 at Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett. She had a great evening having dinner with friends and enjoying the music at the weekly hymn sing before she passed away peacefully after going to bed. Ruby was born in Alexander City, Alabama on Dec. 9, 1921 and her family moved to East Point, GA in 1924. The family built a house on Linwood Avenue in 1926, where she...
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Vera Chambers
June 14, 1922 - July 4, 2015
Vera Chambers age 93, of East Point, GA, passed away July 4, 2015. She is survived by her sister: Cookie Tyler Hammock, niece: Cheryl Abernathy, caregiver: Gail Benjamin, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July14, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St, East Point, GA 30344.
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Mark Callie Woodward
June 12, 1958 - July 3, 2015
Mark C. Woodward, age 57, of Columbus, GA , passed away July 3, 2015. Surviving are wife: Terie Woodward, daughters: April, CC, Bonnie, 11 grandchildren, mother: Nellie Jean Anderson, brothers: Russell, David, Gary, sisters: Louann and Paula. Memorial services will be held Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 1:30 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St. East Point, GA 30344.
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Jewell Yvonne Croom
December 8, 1927 - June 12, 2015
Atlanta native, Jewell Yvonne Croom, the daughter of Elbert Francis Croom, Sr. and Jewell Nolan Croom, died on Friday, June 12, 2015. Ms. Croom was a graduate of Girls High School and she received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Vermont, where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She received a Master of Education Degree from Emory University and a T6 ...
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LaValle Hairston
April 27, 1945 - June 10, 2015
LaValle McMullan Hairston, age 70, of Riverdale, GA. a retired Real Estate Broker and CEO of Tandem Properties, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 after a short illness at Atlanta Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Jerry Hairston, Jr. and wife Robyn, their children Mary Katherine, Hayden, and Maggie of Milton, Ga.; and daughter, Kelly Hairston Carroll of Brookhaven.A Memorial...
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Edna Weeks
February 25, 1928 - May 18, 2015
Mrs. Edna Weeks, 87 passed quietly in the presence of family on May 18, 2015. Born February 25, 1928, Edna resided in East Point GA. She was an active member in her community and her church. Edna was preceded in death by her brother, Herbert Barber and son, Enoch Weeks. She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Annie Whitley, Gordon Barber, Lindy Barber, Betty Owens, and Shirley Smith. Her...
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Grover Lankford
March 23, 1930 - May 14, 2015
Grover Lankford, age 85, of Atlanta, passed away May 14, 2015. Mr Lankford was preceded in death by his wife: Willette Lankford, and 2 brothers: Sport Lankford, Clark Lankford. Surviving are sons: William Lankford, Joey (Denise) Lankford, granddaughters: Beverly (Andrew) Combs, Donna (Chris) Freeman, 4 great grandchildren, brother: Sam Lankford, sisters: Lucille Epps, Alice Griffith, Elizabeth...
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Thomas Earl Freeman
October 8, 1942 - May 9, 2015
Thomas E. Freeman, age 72, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away May 9, 2015. He was preceded in death by his first wife: Elizabeth Gayle Freeman and a brother: Leon Freeman. Surviving are wife: Betty Jean Freeman, daughters: Penny (Steve) Cowart, Pamela Caldwell, 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brother: Dan Freeman, sister: Ann Charvin, step-children: Bobby Hootman, Ginger Hilty, Gloria Holle, 8...
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Mary Charles Berry Davidson
August 14, 1915 - May 7, 2015
Mary Charles Berry Davidson, age 99, of Atlanta, passed away May 7, 2015. She was past Grand Matron of the Eastern Star of Austell. Surviving are sons: Edward William (Delores) Davidson, Charles Wesley (Nancy) Davidson, Joseph Ernest Davidson, 9 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 11:00 am at Carmichael...
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Mary Ruth Brown
September 7, 1935 - May 2, 2015
Mary Ruth Brown, age 79, of Fayetteville, GA, passed away comfortably at her home surrounded by her loved ones, May 2, 2015. Surviving are daughters: Debra Guest, Donna Ellis, grandchildren: Christine Ellis, Amanda Ellis, brother: Clarence (Jackie) Shaw. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 8, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St., East Point, GA...
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Bradford Chester Driggers
October 12, 1922 - April 30, 2015
Brad Driggers, age 92, of East Point, passed away April 30, 2015. Surviving are son: Mike Driggers, grandson: Mike Driggers, Jr., great granddaughter: Alicia Hudia. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Westview Cemetery.
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Betty Phillips Daigle
July 6, 1925 - April 26, 2015
Betty L. Daigle (née Phillips) died peacefully on April 26th, 2015 in Chattanooga, TN at the age of 89.Betty is survived by children Susan Kirby (Andy) of Chattanooga, TN; Cyndy Standish (Dean) of Roswell, GA, and Peter Daigle (Penny) of Suwanee, GA. She is survived by grandchildren Samuel Kirby, Charles "Chip" Kirby, Susanna Kirby, Trevor Standish, Maddie Daigle, and John "Jack" Daigle....
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Ann H. Johnson
August 24, 1931 - April 19, 2015
Roxie Ann Johnson, 83, a resident of Litchfield, Maine passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 19th at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. She was born in Clermont, Georgia on August 24, 1931, the daughter of Samuel and Ida Hooper Hulsey. On May 25, 1952 in Gainesville, Georgia, Ann and Hiram N. Johnson were married; Hiram passed away March 6, 2013. Ann was...
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Alice Irma Patterson
September 12, 1919 - April 18, 2015
Alice Irma Patterson, age 95, of East Point, passed away April 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband's Lanier Patterson , Fred Readling and her daughter, Vicki Watkins. Surviving are son: Patrick (Lisa) Patterson, 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Monday, April 20, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East...
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Betty Jean Smith
July 4, 1944 - April 15, 2015
Betty Jean Smith, age 70, of Atlanta, passed away away April 15, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Lloy Smith and a sister Gwen Mango. Surviving are husband: Charles Smith, son: Charles Randall (Melissa) Smith, daughter: April (William) Woodall, grandchildren: Kimberley Diane Smith, Tabitha Smith, Cody Smith. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 17, 2015 at 8:00 pm at...
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Eleanor Johns
November 15, 1930 - March 29, 2015
Mrs. Eleanor Johns, age 84, of Atlanta, GA, passed away March 29, 2015. Surviving are son: William Johns, daughters: Janet Johns, Linda Johns (Samuel) Carr, Inga (Michael) Daniels, grandchildren: Jessica Dean-Smith, Michael Daniels. Jr., Brie-Anna Johns, Illysse Daniels and Trinity Daniels, sister: Viola Polk. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 6, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Jehovah Witness...
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George F. Houston
September 15, 1957 - March 21, 2015
George F. Houston, age 57, of Jackson, GA, passed away March 21, 2015. Surviving are wife: Paula Houston, son: Scott (Brittany) Houston, two step-sons: Jason Garmon, Brandon Garmon, 5 step- grandchildren: Jason, Jonathan, Josh, Traci, Zack, 1 grandaughter: Harper Grace, sister: Elizabeth Houston Berry, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 11:00 am...
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Dorothy Florence Thomas
June 12, 1927 - March 18, 2015
Dorothy Thomas, age 87, of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away March 18, 2015. She is survived by her brother: Homer Vincent, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 2: 00 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St, East Point, GA, 30344. Interment Owl Rock Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12: 00 pm until 2:00 pm...
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Fay White
September 12, 1915 - March 15, 2015
Fay White, age 99, of Atlanta, passed away March 15, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Horace White. Surviving are care giver and grandson: Chris James, daughters: Gloria Stone, Shirley James, 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson, and her beloved cats. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Historic Carmichael...
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Charles T. Dillard
August 26, 1939 - March 10, 2015
Charles T. Dillard, age 75, of College Park, GA, passed away March 10, 2015. Surviving are daughter: Christie Nerbonne, son-in-law: Matt Nerbonne, and grandchildren: Brendan and Alex Nerbonne. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm at College Park First United Methodist Church. Interment Camp Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 4-8...
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Marie Hobbie
December 3, 1926 - March 4, 2015
Graveside funeral service on Friday, March 6, 2015 at 2:00 pm at College Park Cemetery, 3600 Adams Street, College Park, GA 30349.
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Emily Jane Bishop
October 9, 1946 - March 2, 2015
Emily Jane Bishop, age 68, of East Point, passed away March 2, 2015. Surviving are daughter; Rhonda Posey and her children: Cary, Eddie, and Nick, grandson: Austin Bishop, brother: James Owens. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Holly Hill Memorial Park.
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Harry Robert KERR
January 10, 1921 - February 27, 2015
Maj.Harry R.(Bob) Kerr went home to be with our Lord, Mary (his wife of 62 years), and his son Terry on Friday, February 27, 2015. Bob served in the Army for 23 years. While in the Military he was at Pearl Harbor, December 7,1941. There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate his life on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11am at Christian City, 7290 Lester Road, Union City, Georgia. Please, NO FLOWERS....
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Betty H. Williamson
March 1, 1926 - February 25, 2015
Betty H. Williamson, age 88, of East Point, passed away Feb. 25, 2015. Surviving are daughter: Penny W. (Jim) Hoskins, grandson: James Harold Hoskins,III, sisters: Joy H. Blackstock, Jean H. (Ronnie) Jones Funeral services will be held Monday, March 2, 2015 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church of East Point. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-5 pm...
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Edwin Nathan Morris
January 30, 1954 - February 22, 2015
Edwin Nathan Morris, age 61, of Jackson, GA, passed away Feb. 22, 2015. Surviving are wife: Rose Morris, son: Edwin Nathan Morris, III, step-children: Angela. Carla, Jessie, and Brian, 13 grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St., East Point, GA. 30344.
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Cyril A. Mierez
March 18, 1934 - February 10, 2015
Cyril Mierez, age 80, of East Point, GA, passed away Feb. 10, 2015. Surviving are wife: Trucy Mierez, sons: David (Tonia) Mierez, Kevin Brent, daughter: Debra Mierez, grandchildren: Amanda Brooks, Ashley Mierez, Chistopher Mierez, Keyma Patterson, Janelle Jones, Savannah Mierez, Michael Brooks, brother: Robert and Wayne, sisters: Sandra Small, Ruby Lemiere, Lystra McDonald, special niece: Selma...
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Billy G. Grizzell
December 10, 1935 - January 31, 2015
Billy Grizzell, age 79, of Union City, GA., passed away Jan. 31, 2015. Surviving are daughters: Sandra (Larry) Lingefelt, Debra M. Baptiste, Robbie (Michael) Steadham, Cheryl L. (Ronnie) Baptiste, Cindy Holland, sister: Betty Jo Martin, grandchildren: Michael Lingefelt, Toby Baptiste, Crystal Steadham, Cory Smith, step-children: John Rogers, Marcey Rogers Parker, Evy Rogers Clark, Cathy Rogers...
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Rafael Range
September 11, 1957 - January 28, 2015
Rafael Range, age 57, of Atlanta passed away Jan. 28, 2015.Rafael was born September 11, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia to James Daniel Range Sr. and Ella Mae Range, he was a lifelong resident of Atlanta, Georgia.Rafael graduated from Archer High School in 1976, he took pride in his business, and truly relished the friends he made during the years. He had a passion for fixing cars, riding his...
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David Todd Robinson
January 18, 1966 - January 25, 2015
Todd Robinson, age 49, of Forest Park, passed away Jan. 25, 2015. Surviving are wife: Lisa Robinson, sons: Michael Robinson, David Robinson, daughter: Virginia Robinson, mother: Rebecca Lowry, grandchildren: Caleb Robinson, Ki'Anna Robinson, Annika Cloud, Phoenix Cloud, brothers: Grabriel Lowry, Ryan Robinson, sister: Jessica Giardino. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at...
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Lewis W. Hornsby
September 10, 1941 - January 23, 2015
Lewis W. Hornsby, age 73, of Stockbridge, GA, passed away Jan. 23, 2015. Surviving are wife: Jackie Hornsby, sons: Kenneth (Tanya) Hornsby, Rusty (Mandy) Hornsby, Paul Samples, daughters: Terry Huddleston, Misty Hornsby, Jasmine Hornsby, grandchildren: Malachi Hornesby, Becky Hawk, Kendell Hornsby, Haley Hornsby, Sydney Hornsby, Joseph Polanski, Adam Huddleston, Bradley Huddleston, Jessica...
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Jeanette Logan Fox
July 24, 1924 - January 19, 2015
Jeanette Logan Fox, age 90, of Atlanta, passed away Jan. 19, 2015. Surviving are niece: Alice Jane (James) Jones, step-children: Doug (Marty) Fox, Helen (Russ) Morgan. Memorial services will be held Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 at St. John's Episcopal Church, College Park, GA. at 10:00am. The family will receive friends after the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Our Lady of...
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Helen Butler Elphingstone
June 3, 1922 - January 14, 2015
Helen B. Elphingstone, age 92, of East Point, GA, passed away Jan. 14, 2015. She was born in New Jersey but grew up in Memphis, TN in an apartment over the family business; a chicken hatchery. She attended Memphis State and was married in 1944 after WW II began. After the war they moved to Atlanta where her husband (Cotton), flew airplaines for Delta Air Lines. She was active in the East Point...
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Terry Franklin Wells, Sr.
January 25, 1960 - January 5, 2015
"Big" Terry Wells, age 54 of Forest Park, GA passed away Jan. 5, 2015. Surviving are wife: Tammy Wells, son: Terry (Melissa) Wells, granddaughter: Kayla Wells, mother: Dorothy Cooper, brothers: Wayne Wells, Dan Wells, Steve Wells, sisters: Billie Jean Chambers, Carol Reynolds. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 at 11:00 am at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home...
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Mary Moore
January 12, 1919 - January 2, 2015
Mary Stevens Moore, age 95 of Dacula, GA passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015. She was born in Jones county, GA. She is survived by her children, Elaine Maddix and her husband, Gary Maddix of Lilburn, GA and Wayne Moore and his wife Sylvia Moore of Milledgeville, GA., sister: Elizabeth Dorsey of East Point, brothers: Delano Stevens of Macon and Frank Stevens of Charlotte, NC., granddaughter:...
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Lucy Irene Mims
December 26, 1920 - December 31, 2014
Lucy Beckham Mims, age 94, of East Point, GA, passed away Dec. 31, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. After raising a family she returned to work at Progressive Lighting where she was employed until retirement. After retiring she worked with her son at Four Seasons Sporting Goods for 25 years having reached the age of 90. Her concern for people was apparent in her tireless work ethic. She is...
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Anne G. Texeira
February 2, 1931 - December 28, 2014
Annie G. Texeira, 83 of East Point, Ga. passed away on December 28, 2014. She was born on February 2, 1931 in Chunky, Mississippi to Louise Jones Gibbon and Carl Presley Gibbon. Her family sold the only milk cow to pay her tuition to Rush Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, and she felt that ministering to the sick was her true calling in life.She was a registered nurse who retired from Crawford...
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Joseph Sheriff
August 24, 1963 - December 26, 2014
Joseph Scott Sheriff, age 51, of Riverdale, GA, passed away Dec. 26, 2014. Surviving are wife; Linda Sheriff, daughter; April Bynes, son-in-law; Billy Bynes, granddaughter; Alivia Bynes, uncle; Ronald Rainwater, Sr. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point Street East Point, GA 30344. The family will receive...
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Sarah Lynn Pierce
November 16, 1926 - December 15, 2014
Mrs. Sarah Lynn "Suzy" Pierce age 88 of Jonesboro, Georgia passed away on December 15, 2014. She was a homemaker, beloved wife and mother. Suzy was known by everyone as " Greatmaw " . She loved it when the family, especially the grandkids, came to visit. She loved the Atlanta Braves and playing solitaire on her computer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clerance...
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Oscar Lacy Thompson
April 16, 1931 - December 8, 2014
Oscar Lacy Thompson (Lacy), 83, passed away on December 8, 2014 of Leukemia. He was born on April 16, 1931 in Atlanta, GA to Hugh Smarr Thompson and Edith L. Swiney Thompson. He grew up in College Park; attended Emory University where he graduated 4th in his class with a B.A. Degree in 1952. Post graduate he received a CLU (College of Life Underwriters) Degree. He lived for about 15 years in...
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Rhonda Kaye Beddington
August 12, 1960 - December 6, 2014
Rhonda Beddington, age 54, of East Point, GA, passed away December 6, 2014. Surviving are husband, Gerald Beddington, son; Chris Beddington, daughter; Tabitha Beddington, grandchildren; Christy Beddington, Chris Beddington, Justin Logan, Isabella Logan, mother; Opel Maddox, brother; Michael Minshew, sisters; Wanda Garland, Diane Minshew.
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Eva Hollins
August 17, 1953 - November 25, 2014
Eva Elizabeth Hollins, 61, of East Point, GA passed away on November 25, 2014. She was born on August 17, 1953 and raised in Shreveport, LA. She moved to Atlanta, GA. Where she was a dedicated and loyal employee of the Atlanta Medical Center (formerly known as Georgia Baptist Hospital) in Atlanta, GA. She is preceded in death by her mother, Eva Bennet Hollins; father, Clarence D. Hollins, Sr.;...
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Beverly Patrick
October 25, 1929 - November 23, 2014
Mrs. Beverly Patrick passed away on November 23, 2014. She was born Beverly Ann Gunn in Washington, D.C. on October 25, 1929. She was the daughter of Colonel Clem Oliver Gunn and Hazel Melton Gunn of Crawfordville, Georgia, Taliaferro County. Her formative years were spent on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, Fort Monroe, Virginia, and Crawfordville. She is a graduate of Crawfordville High School,...
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Pamela Virginia Szvetecz
January 14, 1937 - November 5, 2014
Pamela Virginia Szvetrecz of Highlands, North Caroloina passed peacefully on November 5 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, she was 77. Pam was the daughter of Julia May WilliaPamela Virginia Szvetecz of Highlands, North Carolina passed peacefully on November 5 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, she was 77.Pam was the daughter of Julia May Williams and Thomas Lockett Wiggins, sister to Thomas Marion...
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Anne Richards Spencer
December 10, 1935 - October 27, 2014
Anne Richards Spencer, 78, of Marianna,FL, died of kidney disease, October 27. Shenow rests with God, having accepted Jesus asher Savior at age 10.On Sunday, Nov 8, a memorial servicewill be held at Carmichael-Hemperley Chapelin Atlanta, GA at 12:00 p.m. with a burialservice at 1:45 p.m. at Westview Cemetery. Inlieu of flowers, she has requested thatdonations be made to Eastside Baptist Churchin...
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James Lloyd Anderson
September 27, 1922 - October 15, 2014
Mr. James Lloyd "Ed" Anderson, Age 92Atlanta, GADied Wednesday October 15, 2014He was born in Waxahachie, Texas and attended school in Ellis County. He followed his father into the plumbing trade and worked in the construction of several military bases prior to World War II.After the bombing of Pearl Harbor he joined the United States Marine Corps, serving in F Company, 2d Battalion, 2d Marine...
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Carolyn Irving
August 30, 1947 - October 5, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, East Point, East Point, GA.
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Benjamin William Herlinger
August 18, 1976 - October 1, 2014
Ben was killed in Atlanta, GA, hit from behind while sitting on his beloved Ducati motorcycle waiting at a red light. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he graduated from Concordia University with a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering in 2003 and was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. After graduation he moved to Victoria, British Columbia where was employed by BC Transit and where he met Karen, the love of...
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Emily Lambert Morrow
May 5, 1917 - September 21, 2014
Emily Lambert Morrow age 97, of East Point, passed away Sept. 21, 2014. She is survived by her son; Everett (Marcia) Morrow, granddaughter, Michelle Morrow Leggett, great granddaughter, Emily Leggett, sister-in-law, Ellen Lambert. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 at 11:00 am at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St. East Point, GA 30344. Interment...
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Juanita Caskey
December 5, 1923 - September 17, 2014
Juanita "Nita" Caskey was born December 5th, 1923, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Janie Lee Zakas and Victor Zakas. Her mother, Janie, was a native of Atlanta and her father, Victor, emigrated from Greece at the age of 14. Juanita, along with her older brother Melvin, lived a fairly normal life as kids in the 1920's, until the Great Depression hit in 1929. It was a tough life to live at that time, but...
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Daisy Lee Mason
September 5, 1918 - September 4, 2014
Daisy Lee Mason, age 94 of Hapeville, GA, passed away Sept. 4, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband; Floyd Mason and her daughter; Deborah Acker. Surviving are grandson; Shane Acker and great granddaughter; Eva Acker. Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at 11:00 am at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St., East Point, GA 30344. Interment College...
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Colleen Virginia Prout
July 13, 1929 - September 4, 2014
Colleen Virginia Prout, age 85, of Waleska, GA, passed away Sept. 4, 2014. Surviving are sons; Hugh Ramsey, Bruce Ramsey, and Mark Ramsey, brother; Thomas Atkins, sister; Katie Wynn, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 Ease Point St., East Point, GA. Interment Forest Lawn...
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Sarmad S. Qaseera
February 26, 1972 - September 1, 2014
As many of you are aware, we lost a dear friend and colleague in Sarmad Qaseera. Many of you have asked what you can do to help Sarmad's family. We have set up a secure website where you can contribute in memory of Sarmad. The URL below will take you to the "Sarmad Qaseera Fund" page at giveforward.com. Thank you for your support and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us...
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Richard Ducmarque Zupp III
October 11, 1950 - August 30, 2014
***********************************************************************************************************************************************Richard Ducmarque Zupp, III, 63, died at Southern Regional Hospital on Saturday, August 30th, 2014 after a very short,albeit strong, fight with cancer. Rick, also known as Ricky and Dumar, was born October 11, 1950 in Atlanta, GA, he lived in East Point...
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Frances Presnell
March 8, 1922 - August 24, 2014
Frances Presnell, age 92, of Morrow, passed away August 24, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband; James A. Presnell, son; Michael Wayne Allison, grandson; Michael Lee Howard, granddaughter; Daniell Nichole Fisher. Surviving are son; Kenneth Farmer, daughter; Rhonda Farmer Jones, grandchildren; Beth Thomas, Wesley Farmer, Crystal Fisher, Amanda Fisher, Kelly Grant, 15 great grandchildren...
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Penny Ohm
March 18, 1946 - August 24, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, East Point, East Point, GA.
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David Wayne Jeanes
September 4, 1953 - August 23, 2014
David Wayne Jeanes, age 60, of Cumming, passed away August 23, 2014. Surviving are mother; Joyce Morris, step-father, Ray Morris, brother; Jeff Jeanes, sisters; Connie Morris, Kathy Morris, nephews; Trevor Jeanes and Tristan Jeanes. Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Trinity United Methodist, Atlanta GA at 2:00 pm.
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Norma J. Langford
February 23, 1930 - August 21, 2014
Norma J. Langford, age 84, of Temple, GA, passed away August 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Era Lovins and a daughter; Melissa Bell Brooks. Surviving are sons; Allen Robert Langford, William Mell Langford, Michael James Langford, daughter; Alice Jane Gresham, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 2...
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William Cuthbert McDougal
December 27, 1954 - August 15, 2014
William "Chunky" McDougal, age 59, of East Point, passed away August 15, 2014. Surviving are sons; William C. McDougal, IV, Byron R. McDougal, sisters; Lane McDougal, Marion M. Liles. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 11:00 am at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville, GA. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley...
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Rosamond Whitt Powell
June 25, 1945 - August 14, 2014
Rosamond McFadden Powell of College Park, GA, died of a heart attack on August 14, 2014 at Amicalola Falls State Park.Third of four children Rosamond was born in Knoxville, TN to William Steele and Virginia McFadden. While studying sociology at Georgia State University, she stole the show in school theater productions. She worked as a gerontological researcher, a bank teller, a manager of the...
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Marion Jackson Anderson
July 5, 1926 - August 13, 2014
Mrs. Marion J. Anderson, age 88, of East Point, passed away August 13, 2014. She was born in Gainesville, FL, lived in Jacksonville, FL, and eventually settled in the Atlanta area. She graduated from Russell High School and attended Bob Jones University. Mrs. Anderson was a bookkeeper and accountant at Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta and worked for Billy Graham Evangelist Assoc. and the Federal...
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Catherine Diane Kimmel
February 14, 1947 - August 11, 2014
Catherine Diane Kimmel, age 67, of College Park, passed away August 11, 2014. Surviving are aunt; Catherine Kimmel, cousins; Carol Brady, Dawn Brady and Robert L. Hay. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 14, 2014, at 12:00 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St. East Point, GA 30344. Interment Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am...
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William Frederick Byrnes
August 13, 1929 - August 3, 2014
Dr. William (Bill) Frederick Byrnes, age 84 of East Point, GA passed away August 2, 2014. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Norah Pitts Byrnes; sons, David Sean Byrnes, William Gregg Byrnes, Christopher Lindsay Pitts Byrnes and wife, Leah of Summerville, GA; as well as five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; Audrey and husband, Mark; great-great-grandchildren, Nathan, Molly, Anna, Maggie...
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Florence Alma Denison
May 23, 1929 - July 31, 2014
Florence Alma Denison, age 85, of Burnsville, MN, (formally of East Point, GA), passed away July 31, 2014. Florence Alma Denison born May 23, 1929, was a loving Wife, Mother, Grand Mother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. In her 85 years of life she enjoyed time spent tending to her garden, caring for young children, and brewing up large batches of sweet tea to offer anyone who entered her East Point...
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Fannie L. Hames
June 18, 1923 - July 29, 2014
Fannie L. Hames, age 91, of Atlanta, passed away July 29, 2014. Surviving daughter; Barbara (Michael) Biddy, granddaughter; Lisa (Matt) Helton, grandson; Michael (Brittany) Biddy, great grandchildre; Nate and Lucus Helton, sister; Nell Longwith, 3 nephews and a niece. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 2;00 pm at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens.
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Patrick Lewis Chambers
June 25, 1933 - July 26, 2014
Patrick L. Chambers, age 81, of Atlanta, passed away July 26, 2014. Surviving are brother; Charles Chambers, sister; Marlene Chambers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 11:00 am at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St., East Point, GA 30344. Interment Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
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Horace W. Evans
October 2, 1957 - July 20, 2014
Horace W. Evans, age 56, of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, passed away July, 20, 2014. Surviving are brothers; Otto Evans, John Evans, sisters; Mary Lou Biddy, Cathy Speers. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 25, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St., East Point, GA 30344. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am...
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Cora C. Mitchell
April 22, 1933 - July 17, 2014
In Memory of Mrs. Cora C. MitchellBorn: April 22, 1933Passed Away: July 17, 2014"" Cora was a long time member of East Point First and now Mallalieu UMC. She was a faithful member of the Friendship Class and taught Sunday School since 1989. Cora served as Chairperson & Co-Chairperson for the UMW since 1960 and missing very few meetings."She loved the UMW and received 8 pins. "Cora was a...
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Barbara Lee Nembach Zeno
December 25, 1936 - July 7, 2014
Barbara Lee Nembach, age 77, passed away July 7, 2014. She was born on Dec. 25, 1936, and is survived by her four children, Sherry Zeno, Cindy Demosthenis, Cristina Laird-Zeno, son Andre S. Zeno and daughter-in-law Kimberly Zeno; grandchildren Shawn Demosthenis; Ashley and Justin Flynn; Alexis Morin; Sarah and Ryan Zeno; Austin and Falon Laird; great-grandchildren Alexander Demosthenis and Rylee...
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Ricky Van Martin
November 8, 1954 - July 4, 2014
Ricky Martin, age 59, of East Point, passed away July 4, 2014. He is survived by his brother, Douglas Martin. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 9. 2014 at Historical Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968 East Point St., East Point, GA 30344, at 3:00PM. The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm the day of the service.
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Ray Ware Evans
August 15, 1954 - June 26, 2014
Ray W. Evans, age 59, of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, passed away June 26, 2014. Surviving are son; Adam Keen, daughter; Melinda (Kevin) Fordham, brother's; Otto Evans, Horace Evans, John Evans, sisters; Mary Lou Biddy, Cathy Speers, grandchildren; Kadence Allman and 1 other grandchild. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 30, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Historic Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home 2968...
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