BAKER - Herbert Mr. Herb Baker, age 64 of Conyers, died Saturday, September 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jewel Claire Baker; father, Earl Elridge Baker; father-in-law, John Milam Morris. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lynn Morris Baker; daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Bryan Janzer, Murrayville, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Gwyn and Lonnie Pitts, Lexington, SC; grandchildren, Meredith Ritchie, Oxford, GA and Shelby Lynn Janzer, Murrayville, GA; mother-in-law, Betty Morris, Conyers, GA; nephews, Curtis Pitts, Lexington, SC, Christopher and Carol Pitts, Lugoff, SC. Mr. Baker was retired from AT & T/Bellsouth after 42 years of service, a member of the Bellsouth Pioneers and the CWA. He was a member of the first graduating class of Towers High School, served in the U.S. Navy and was an avid golfer. Herb was a member of Bethel Christian Church, Conyers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Scot Ward's Green Meadow Chapel with Rev. Chuck Baggett and Rev. Sid Bailey officiating; interment will follow at Green Meadow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, September 5, 2011 from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to your favorite charity, Hospice House of Conyers, 1374 Manchester Dr., Conyers, GA 30012, Crosspoint Christian Church, 4550 Ga. Hwy. 20, SE, Conyers, GA 30013 or Peachcrest Christian Church, 4100 Rosebud Rd., Loganville, GA 30052. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216.

BENTLEY - Mike James Michael (Mike) Bentley, 59, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010. Mike grew up in Decatur, GA. At the age of 16, Mike worked innumerable hours for the Carter gubernatorial campaign, and retained a passion for politics for the rest of his life. Mike's other passion in early adulthood was golf. In 1974, he formed the DeKalb Junior Golf Association, which evolved into the Atlanta Junior Golf Association. Mike then recognized the need for organized junior golf at the national level and created the American Junior Golf Association. In the early 1980's Mike moved to the Austin, Texas area and went to work for the Texas Restaurant Association, where he still worked until near the time of his death. He lived in Blanco, Texas in the midst of the Texas Hill Country, whose beauty he loved so much. A memorial service will be held in either Austin or Blanco at a later date. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on April 11, 2010

BROWN - Michael "Wayne" Brown, Age 58, of Monroe , Georgia passed away on March 2, 2009. He is survived by the "Love Of His Life"; Sandra L. Brown, daughters & sons-in-law; Michelle & John Ferguson of Monroe, GA, Melissa & Shawn Coleman of Jackson, GA, son & daughter-in-law; Michael & Krista Brown, sister; Joyce King, brothers; Richard Brown, Stanley Eaton; best friend; Pat Starr, nine grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Brown loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and children. He enjoyed picking flowers. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:00 PM, at Shadowlawn Cemetery , Lawrenceville , GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 2-8 PM. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com . Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, 120 Scenic Hwy. , Lawrenceville , GA 30045 in charge of arrangements.

BURNEY - Roger Earl Burney Family-Placed Death Notice Mr. Roger Earl Burney of Decatur died Friday, September 10, 2004. He was a commercial plumber. He is survived by his three sisters, Betty Churry, Ruth Camp, Joan Dennison; brother, Ray Burney; and several nieces and nephews. No services are planned. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 pm Sunday afternoon at A. S. Turner & Sons. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 9/12/2004.

CHAUNCEY - Mrs. Cathy Fortner Chauncey, 54, of Buford, GA, passed away July 8, 2005. She is survived by her hsuband of 3 years, Mr. Patrick J. Chauncey of Buford, daughter and son-in-law, Katy and Jeremy Collett of Talking Rock, GA. son, Jeremy C. Johnson, Conyers, GA, parents, Warren and Mildred Fortner of Seymour, TN; sister and brother-in- law, Sharon and Warren Fore of Seymour, TN; step-son, William Chauncey, step-daughter, Cory Chauncey, both of Buford, grandson, Jacob Johnson, Conyers, GA; step-grandchildren, Levi Collett and Lane Collett, several nieces, nephews, and cousins, Mrs. Chauncey was born in Fulton County, Atlanta, she was of the Baptist Faith. She was employed with Gwinnett Technical College, as an Executive Assistant to the President. She graduated from Towers High School, class of 1968, a graduate of Gwinnett Technical College class of 2003. She was the founder of Georgia Branch National Association of Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants. She was a Independent Consultant for Creative Memories. She was active for Relay for Life. Graveside Services will be held Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 3:00 at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, with Dr. Robert Powers, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 in Memory of Cathy Chauncey. Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Buford, GA 770-932-1133. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 7/9/2005.

EDWARDS, Ladrene Ladrene Lyons Edwards, age 58, of Lithonia, died September 19, 2008. She was a devoted member of Glen Haven Baptist Church and was in charge of the Ladies Ministry. She was also the manager of Chick-fil-A in Conyers. Surviving are her husband, Mike; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and David Atkins of Conyers; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Pam Edwards of McDonough, Chanch and Amy Edwards of Loganville; parents, George and Betty Lyon of Tennessee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Andrea and Dudley Freeman, Stephanie and Kevin Fritchman; brother and sister-in-law, Timothy and Ginger Lyon; 9 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 11 o'clock, Monday, September 22 at Glen Haven Baptist Church in McDonough with remains placed in state at 10 o'clock The pastoral staff of Glen Haven Baptist Church and Bro. Jimmy Wilson will officiate. Interment will follow at Lawnwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Ladies Ministry at Glen Haven Baptist Church, 345 East Lake Road, McDonough GA 30252. The family will receive friends Sunday 2-6 at Henry Funeral Home, Lithonia.
Edwards, Ladrene News Obituary Article LITHONIA: Ladrene Edwards, 58, Chick-fil-A manager By RICK BADIE Ladrene Edwards figured a part-time job with Chick-fil-A would allow her to continue driving a bus for Rockdale County Schools. Instead, she left the bus behind and started a decades-long career in management. She found that she liked the style of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy. She respected his work ethic, character and Christian faith. And she definitely wouldn't have to work on Sundays. "She always talked about his flawless character and how he put the Lord first," said her daughter, Melissa Atkins of Conyers. "My mom always put the Lord first in her life, too. She excelled at everything, and soon became a manager of a Chick-fil-A." Ladrene L. Edwards, 58, of Lithonia died Friday due to complications from a knee-replacement surgery at Piedmont Hospital. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Glen Haven Baptist Church in McDonough. Henry Funeral Home of Lithonia is handling arrangements. Mrs. Edwards was a general manager of the Conyers Chick-fil-A for nearly two decades. She loved the job as much as she loved her church, Glen Haven Baptist. At the church she oversaw the Ladies Ministry, an outreach program, that has hosted a Christmas tea to kick off the holiday season the past five years. The first event attracted about 200 people, the last one more than 500, thanks largely to Mrs. Edwards. "She booked speakers, organized the music --- just did a fantastic job," said Warren Green, Glen Haven's youth pastor. "She helped us out an awful lot, even in our youth ministry, by doing things for us through Chick-fil-A." Other survivors include her husband, Mike Edwards of Lithonia; two sons, David Edwards of McDonough and Chanch Edwards of Loganville; her parents, George and Betty Lyon of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; two sisters, Andrea Freeman of McDonough and Stephanie Fritchman of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; a brother, Timothy Lyon of Dawsonville; and nine grandchildren.

ELTON, George George "Mike" Elton 62 of Lawrenceville passed away December 9, 2011. He is survived by his wife Geraldine Elton. Children; Ben Elton and his wife Anna of Boston MA, and Erin Landers and her husband Steven of Dunwoody, GA. Brother; Rodney Elton, Sister, Susan Warren of Walpole, N.H. and grandchildren Benjamin and Azelie Elton. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday December 12, 2011 at 11:00am at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Father Al Jowdy to serve as celebrant. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 770-277-4550. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com

Flair - Patrice R. (Fliar) Smith , age 61, of the Willow Creek Community, Ellijay, Georgia. Passed suddenly Sunday morning, February 19th, 2012. The famly has decided that there will be no services for Mrs. Smith. HUSBAND OF 20 YEARS MICHAEL SMITH OF THE HOME IN ELLIJAY, GEORGIA DAUGHTERS AND SON-IN-LAW, ERIN AND JACK SAVAGE OF SNELLVILLE, GEORGIA DANA RENEE HAMMOND OF ELLIJAY, GEORGIA, TWO GRANDCHILDREN, FATHER DARRELL GEORGE FLAIR OF ALAMAGORDA, NEW MEXICO, SISTER ANDRIAN DUMENIGO OF WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORINA. Send the family a condolance at www.loganfuneralhome.com.

FOWLER - Leslie Guerrant Fowler
Educator and Strategic Planner
Leslie's favorite motto for strategic planning was "Reach for the Future"
Leslie Guerrant Fowler excelled at planning and organization. Her special gift was an ability to transfer these skills to others while inspiring them to envision their own view for the future. These abilities defined her career as DeKalb County teacher, planner with the Georgia Department of Education and strategic planner with the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget. These experiences led to the creation of her consulting business in strategic planning and facilitation. "Leslie and I really got to see each other work for the first time in her consulting business," said Joe Fowler, husband and partner, "It was an incredible experience for me to watch this petite lady win the attention and respect of a room full of people." Leslie was a five-year breast cancer survivor and fought a courageous two-year battle against malignant melanoma. A celebration of Leslie's life will be held on Sunday, November 24 at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, 75 Fourteenth Street, Atlanta, GA 30309. The service will begin promptly at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Leslie asked that donations be sent to: The Jekyll Island Foundation, 381 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527, Attn: Susan Bundy (for restoration of Hollybourne Cottage). "Leslie was talented and skillfull in many arenas, including research, writing, facilitation, mediation and strategic planning," according to Ron Jackson, Director of Planning, Research and Evaluation in the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget. "Although her research and organization skills were exemplary, it was her commitment to strategic planning and facilitation where she may have shone her brightest. If you ever participated in a planning session with Leslie, you never forgot it. She was playful, serious, committed, feisty, a taskmaster, a friend, a master facilitator and a professionall-all in the same breath. In her work with many state agencies and organizations, Leslie made a substantially positive impact on state government and community agencies. The most important contribution of her work life though was the profound and positive effect she had on all the individuals whose lives she touched in her remarkable career." "Leslie loved to travel and particularly enjoyed the culture and cuisine wherever we traveled" according to Joe, her devoted husband. "The highlight of one of our trips to Bangkok, Thailand was taking a gourmet Thai cooking school course at the famous Oriental Hotel. Leslie also loved to bake and prepared a special pound cake from a recipe given to her by my grandmother. She was a gourmet cook and loved the preparation and presentation of food. We would get together on Friday nights with my mother, Bea Fowler and her good friend Dorothy Calhoun, to share recipes and cook southern meals." Leslie was born in Houston, Texas and was always a Texan first. however, she spent her adult life in Georgia and was attracted to the state's natural beauty, diversity and history. She was particularly drawn to the history and beauty of Jekyll Island and enjoyed working with the Jekyll Island management team. "In 1998, Leslie was the catalyst for creation of a bold and innovative strategic plan for Jekyll Island," according to Bill Donohue, executive director, Jekyll Island Authority. "She worked for three years with Jekyll Island and many of the concepts, ideas and innovations are an integral part of the framework of the Island Management and are cornerstones for the long-term stewardship of this great Georgia Treasure. Leslie's handprint was clearly made on Jekyll and the hearts of all those that work on the island." "What made Leslie so special was how she loved and cared about others," comments close friend, Betty Joiner. "As soon as you met Leslie, you sensed at once her feisty and indomitable spirit. Then, of course, her quick, infectious laugh; her optimistic approach to life. But it was her sheer goodness that came through-you knew immediately it was real and genuine. She made you feel like you mattered." Judy Bennett, high school/college classmate and life-long friend summed up Leslie this way. "If you asked who has made us feel good as a human being, that's easy, you never forget that person's name. And that is where Leslie comes in. She was a good person who has done many good things, has great accomplishments. However, she will always be rememberd by me not for what she did, but for how she made me feel." Survivors in addition to husband Joe are parents, Dr. Gordon Owen Guerrant and Jane Bush Guerrant; sisters, Libby Reser, Lori Jones and Lyn Guerrant; mother-in-law, Bernice P. Fowler and the following nieces and nephews: Deborah Jones, Ben Jones, Nathan Reser, Joshua Reser, Susanna Reser and Hannah Reser. Cremation Society of Georgia. 404-355-7627

GARRETT - Phyllis Hardin Garrett Family-Placed Death Notice Ms. Phyllis Ann Garrett, of Grayson, GA, passed on October 14, 2007. She was a graceful woman who cared deeply for her family and friends. Ms. Garrett is preceded in death by her Father, Frank Hardin of Decatur. She is survived by her Mother, Ellen Hardin of Decatur; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Joann Hardin of Conyers, brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Jean Hardin of Dacula, and brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Suzanne Hardin of Fayetteville; daughter, Lorrie Garrett of Grayson; daughter Amy Baker of Lawrenceville; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Jill Garrett of Atlanta; grandchildren, Rachel Garrett, Kenny Garrett, Hollis Garrett, Walter Garrett and Joey Baker. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews as well as cousins whom she loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children. Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Tom Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with interment to follow at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 16, 2007 from 2 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM at the funeral home. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Lawrenceville Chapel, 120 Scenic Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770/963-2411. www.wagesfuneralhome.com Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 10/16/2007.

HARVEY, A. Victor A. Victor (Vic) Harvey, age 61 of Monroe, GA passed away January 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Barbara Harvey and son, Patrick Harvey. He is survived by his wife, Joy (Clack) Harvey; sons, Matthew Harvey, Jack Harvey; daughter, Whitney (Harvey) Dutcher; brothers, Billy Harvey, Jimmy Harvey, Tommy Harvey; sister, Kandy Harvey; granddaughter, Addison Harvey and one expected grandchild; Uncle and Aunt, Daniel and Sarah Poole; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Harvey was a member of Snellville United Methodist Church. He was employed with Mann Mechanical as a project manager for a number of years. Vic will be deeply missed by his loving family and his many friends. A Funeral Celebrating the Life of Vic Harvey will be held Tuesday, January 17 at 11:00 AM at Snellville United Methodist Church with Rev. David Walters and Dr. Jim Cantrell officiating. Interment will be held at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8pm at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome. com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, A Family Company, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on January 14, 2012

HOEK - Donna Mullins. Hoek, formally of Lithonia, passed away at her residence in Eatonton on Sunday, March 21, 2004 after a four year battle with cancer. She is survived by her parents, Francis and Ethel Mullins of Greensboro; husband, Johnny Hoek of Eatonton; daughter and son in law, Rebae and Charlie Kelly of Jackson; son and daughter in law, Jody and Beth Hoek of Jackson; son, Chad Hoek of Covington. She was Nanna to 7 beautiful grandchildren, Christian, Courtney, Anna, C.J., Trevor, Colby and Chandler, sister and brother in law, Becky and Teddy Merritt of Jackson; brother and sister in law, Tony and Rosie Mullins of Locust Grove; many other dear family members and wonderful friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Horis A. Ward, Rockdale Chapel. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with pastor Stephen Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. Horis A. Ward's Rockdale Chapel. 770-918-8851. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 3/23/2004.

JACOBSEN - Ms. Joyce Covington Crutchfield Jacobsen, age 56, of Worcester, MA, died February 5, 2005. Graveside services will be held Sunday, February 27, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Covington, GA. Rev. Reese Sanders and Dr. Rickey T. Brantley Sr. will be officiating. Mrs. Jacobsen is survived by mother, Mrs. Dorothy M. Covington, Covington, GA; sons, Micheal Crutchfield and Joey Jacobsen; sisters, Linda Wallace, Carolyn Suddeth, both of Newborn, GA; brothers, Alvin W. Covington Jr., Forsyth, GA, Craig Covington, Conyers, GA.

JONES - Charles (Bobby) Jones, Jr., age 54, of Stone Mountain, GA, died Tuesday, November 27, 2001. He is survived by wife, Charlotte Jones, Stone Mountain; daughter, Tammy and Jeff Hall of Loganville; sons, Blake Jones and Brendan Jones, both of Stone Mountain; mother, Dorothy Jones of Conyers; brother, Dennis Jones of Decatur; sister, Gayle and Mike Jones of Conyers; granddaughters, Alexandria and Skyler Jones both of Loganville; grandmother, Aldora Baynes, of Chatsworth; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Jones was employed with the US Postal Service for 33 years. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 2 PM at Wages and Sons Stone Mountain Chapel, with Rev. Harold Jones officiating. Interment, Melwood Cemetery. Flowers accepted or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bob Jones Fund, c/o Bank of America, Trustee SuzanneWahl. The family will receive friends on Thursday and Friday from 6 until 8 PM at Wages and Sons Stone Mountain Chapel. 770-469-9811

KELLY - Mr. Wayne (Hoppy) Kelly, age 53, of Longwood, FL, formerly of Decatur, GA passed away October 2, 2002. He is survived by two daughters, Christina L. Gordon, of Tallahassee, FL; Leigh Kelly, of Orlando, FL; two sons, Kenneth W. Kelly, of St. Augustine, FL; Hugh Brian Kelly, of Gainesville, FL; mother, Edna E. Kelly, of Lilburn; brother, Gregory Kelly, of Belle Center, OH; companion, Judith Windham, of Orlando; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 9, 11 A.M. from Ward's Fairview Chapel. Rev. Jack H. Ballard officiating. Interment, Fairview Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 9 P.M. Horis A. Ward, Fairview Chapel, (770) 474-1231

KNIGHT - James "Jim" Robert Knight, Jr., age 60, of Hoschton, GA passed away Saturday, February 28, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cathie, children, Kimberly & Chris Allen of Bethlehem, GA, Ian & Peyton Knight of Braselton, GA, Christopher Knight of Monroe, GA, grandchildren, Emily & Hailey Allen and Eve Knight, mother, Willie Lou Knight of Hoschton, GA, brother, Michael & Marilyn Knight of Austell, GA, sister, Carol Sudderth of Breman, brother, Rusty Knight also of Breman, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Knight loved the Georgia Bulldogs and enjoyed traveling to watch them play. He was an avid supporter of both the Brookwood Football Program and of Gwinnett County Sports Programs. Mr. Knight had been employed with Gwinnett Rental Center for the past 23 years. He loved spend ing time with his grandchildren and being at the lake. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Wages Snellville Chapel at 2:00PM. Interment will follow at Floral Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6:00PM-8:00PM.

McMillen - Pam Cook McMillen, 59, of Orange, TX died May 31, 2009 in Galveston, TX. Mrs. McMillen was born January 31, 1950 in Atlanta, GA, daughter of Harry Cook and the late Patty Lou James Cook. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Vidor, TX and was a homemaker. Survivors in addition to her father, Harry Cook of LaGrange, include her husband, George F. McMillen of Orange, TX; two sons, Rich Shuman and wife, Ami, of West Point, GA and Rob Hendricks and wife, Angie, of Roanoke, AL; one step son, George D. McMillen and wife, Jennifer, U.S. Marines; three step daughters, Mary Elizabeth Franklin and husband, Eugene, of Vidor, TX, Patricia Lynn Croom and husband, Ted, of Orange, TX, and Erin Faye Scalisi and her husband, Father Joey Scalisi of Rock Island, IL; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Michal Bush and husband, Bill, of LaGrange; and two brothers, Bill Cook and wife, Elizabeth, of Duluth, GA and Jim Cook and wife, Pam, of Anderson, S.C. Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Matthew Bush officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens.

MERRITT, Hoyt, Jr. Hoyt Allen Merritt, Jr., of Covington, formerly of Decatur, passed away January 12, 2012, at the age of 63. He was a dedicated employee of UPS, and retired after 31 years of faithful service. Mr. Merritt was a U.S. Army veteran, having served his country in both Korea and Vietnam. During his service in Vietnam, he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, with five bronze stars, and his unit was awarded a Meritorious Unit Citation. For his service in Korea, he was honored with an Armed Force Expeditionary Medal. Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Nanette J. Merritt; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Scott Wheeler of Covington; sons and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Anna Merritt of Hampton, Shay Merritt of Covington; parents, Hoyt, Sr., and Edna Merritt of Decatur; brothers and sister-in-law, Teddy and Becky Merritt of Jackson, Tony Merritt of Decatur; grandchildren, Shawna Wheeler, Joshua Merritt, Savannah Merritt, Gabriel Merritt; several nieces and nephews. A Cryptside Service for Mr. Merritt will be held Monday, January 16, 2012, 1:00 PM, at the Memory Chapel Mausoleum in Lawnwood Memorial Park, with Chaplain Leslie Nelson officiating. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Sunday, January 15, from 5:00-7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 760 Pollard Boulevard SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 www.caldwellandcowan.com to place online condolences 770-786 -7062

MINK - Danny Mink died Sunday morning, January 26, 2003 at 2:00 AM. His body is being cremated and there will be a memorial service at Cave Spring United Methodist Church, Tuesday at 11:00. He died with relatively little pain and Joyce acted as if his passing was a blessing. He evidently contracted pneumonia a few days ago, and in his weakened condition went quick. I haven't kept in contact with him like I should have these last couple of years. You can always make excuses for not taking the time to do the things you know you need to do. Anyway, just knowing he's not around anymore is going to make this place a little bit lonlier. Daniel E. Mink was born May 24, 1950 in Decatur, Georgia, son of the late Ernest D. and Helen Sharp Mink. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He earned a bachelor's degree from LaGrange College and a master's degree from West Georgia College, Carrollton. He served as a high school counselor in Haralson County, Georgia before coming to Cave Spring in 1983. In Cave Spring, he was a counselor at Cave Spring High School and Georgia School for the Deaf and a rehabilitation counselor at the Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center. As an active and faithful member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church, Dan was a Sunday School teacher and servant of Christ in many other capacities. He is survived by his wife Joyce Stephens Mink, to whom he was married June 3, 1978; five children, Mrs. Katie Daley, Annie Mink, Stephen Mink, Will Mink and Sarah Mink; grandson, Austin Mink, Jaden Cave and Zachary Cave; and two brothers, Peter Mink and David Mink. Dan was well known and respected for his compassionate caring and hospitality, his strong faith and living witness, his grace in adversity, and his devotion to his family. He touched many lives and left a beautiful legacy. (written by Bob Crawford)

NORDONE - Tom Nardone, 54, of Buford died Sunday. The funeral will be 4 p.m. Wednesday at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Nardone was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He served in the U.S. Navy, and he also was an aviation mechanic. Mr. Nardone was co-owner of Your Printing Solution in Buford. He was a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Susan H. Nardone; three sons, Tommy Nardone of Greenville, S.C., Donald Nardone of Buford and Phillip Nardone of Auburn; his mother, Helen T. Nardone of Buford; two siblings, Steve Nardone of Cumming and Elaine Merritt of Buford; and two grandchildren.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 5/6/2003.

NORTON - Phillip Phillip Maurice Norton, age 63 of Lawrenceville passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Norton. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Yarbray Norton; daughter, Kimberly Ward; son, Leonard Norton; daughter, Amy Hilley and her husband, Clint; daughter, Abby Norton; mother, Mildred Pickens and her husband, Morris; brothers, Kenneth, Bobby, David and Sam; grandchildren, Emma, Cecelia and Quinn; many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 2 o'clock at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, 770-277-4550. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com

Owens - Linda Suzanne Owens Parks, age 61, of Lilburn, GA passed away on Monday January 16, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles Winston Owens and Barbara Hardy Hill and paternal grandparents, Columbus H. and Minnie S. Owens, and maternal grandparents Epps Lollis and Nelle Suber Hardy. Linda is survived by her husband of 34 years Glenn R. Parks, Lilburn; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Mitchell and Molly Woodward Parks of Snellville, GA; daughter and son-in-law Erin Parks Hicks and Alan Bruce Hicks, granddaughter Avery Suzanne Hicks of Peachtree Corners, GA; and daughter Jessica Barbara Parks of Lilburn, GA; Stepmother Hazel Owens of Newborn, GA. Linda and Glenn shared the love of music and dance. She was devoted to her husband and children, who were her greatest treasures. She had an enthusiasm for life, in work and play. She graduated from Towers High School in Decatur, GA and Mercer University/Atlanta with a BBA in 1977. Retired Manager from Bell South Advertising and Publishing Company following a 31 year career. Longtime Member of Snellville United Methodist Church, the Wesleyan Sunday School Class, and former 5th grade Sunday school teacher. She was a member of the Silver Stars Square Dance Club in Lawrenceville, GA. and former youth soccer coach and Field Scheduler at Brookwood Soccer Association (GFC). A Service Celebrating the Life of Linda Parks will be held Wednesday, January 18th at 11:00 AM at Snellville United Methodist Church with Rev. Walter Jones officiating. Interment will be held at Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at the funeral home and Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Snellville UMC, Building fund, 2438 Main St. East, Snellville, Ga. 30078, in memory of Linda Parks. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, A Family Company, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200.

POULOS - John Poulos, age 60, of Snellville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, April 29th. He coached and taught in middle schools and high schools throughout Texas and Georgia for 34 years. Coach Poulos and his wife have been living in Snellville the past seven years where he most recently taught and was a defensive football coach at Grayson High School. He was preceded in death by his mother, Christina P. Poulos, and is survived by his beloved wife of forty years, Pamela Andrus Poulos; two sons, Peter Poulos and John Michael Poulos; father, Pete J. Poulos; brother, Jimmy Poulos; sister, Lisa Poulos Williams, all of Atlanta; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. John loved his Greek heritage and especially looked forward to the celebration of holidays and cooking Greek meals. His two favorite pleasures were fishing and playing golf with his beloved friends. When he was a youngster he played baseball on the Glenwood Hills baseball team and football for the DeKalb Yellow Jackets, where he excelled. John was a United States Air Force veteran and served a tour in Vietnam. He was a graduate of Towers High School and the University of Georgia and earned his Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Health. John's smile and personality will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. He was elated that his team this past fall had made it to the Elite Eight State Playoffs and was looking forward to the game in the Georgia Dome this coming August. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 3rd in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Coach Poulos to the Grayson High School Touchdown Club. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 4:00 PM prior to the service on Saturday at A.S. Turner & Sons.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 5/2/2008.

SANDERS - Dennis Sanders, 62, of Acworth, died Sunday, December 11, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 Thursday evening in the chapel of Collins Funeral Home. Mr. Sanders served his country in the US Army and was employed as a truck driver for Glass Stream, Inc in Marietta. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sanders of Acworth; mother, June Spence of Winter Haven, FL; father, Paul Sanders of Woodstock; sisters, Tina Grier of Tampa, FL and Paula McElveen of Lakeland, FL; step daughter, Kim Hudson of Adairsville; step son, Jimmy Matherly of Woodstock; 3 step grandchildren. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the memorial service at Collins Funeral Home 4947 North Main St. Acworth, GA 30101 770-974-3133.

SHERNMAN - DOUGLAS RICHARD SHERMAN Douglas (Doug) Richard Sherman passed away on June 19, 2003 at Portsbridge Hospice of a brain tumor. He was 54. His body was cremated. Doug was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints (Mormon). Doug was exceptionally accomplished as an Electrical Engineer, producing the sound systems for the original Allman Brothers Band, the original Lynyrd Skynyrd Band and Peter Tosh Band. He recorded many well-known individual artists. He always said, "Music is my life." He played several instruments and as a young man played the trumpet with the Jackie Wilson Band. Doug moved on to designing and installation of audio systems and big screen projections for Planet Hollywood all over the U.S. and around the world. He also did the same work for Hard Rock Cafes, Fashion Cafe, Harley Davidson Cafe in New York, MoTown in New York, All Star Cafes in Atlanta and other cities. Last year he went to England, Ireland and France with his friends a band called, "Rats in the Attic". He engineered the recording for a double CD for the band live at The Cavern Club (Beatles Hallmark) in Liverpool, England. He recently returned from a second tour with "The Rats" where he engineered the sound for a motion picture, filmed in Ireland, England and France. He was hospitalized shortly after that trip. Rats in the Attic held a dedicatory performance in Helen, GA on Friday, June 20. Doug loved horses. He raised and bred Arabians and National Show Horses. He was a Ham Radio operator-N2ALG. A private celebration of life was held by family and friends on Saturday, June 21 at his old farm house in Alpharetta. On his birthday, September 24, members of his family and friends will disburse his ashes in the waters off the village of Sartenaja, Belize, Central America. He had boats there and sailed those waters for many years. He participated in the annual Regatta on Easter Sundays. He was the "Gringo" who never won a race, but who enjoyed every minute. Doug was preceded in death by his sister, Sherry and his father, Howard. He is survived by his sons, David, Rasta and Pablo; 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Buck and Scotty, mother, "Peaches" a special friend, Denise, several cousins, nieces and nephews. His expertise in musical electrical design and production will never be replaced. He was "one of a kind". His calm, sweet personality will be missed by all those who knew him. Doug's last 7 days were spent at Portsbridge Hospice, 4598 Barclay Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338. Donations to Portsbridge in remembrance of Douglas Sherman, will be greatly appreciated.National Cremation Society, 770-923-2940.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 6/26/2003.

STECK - John "Jack" Steck 55, of Blue Ridge died Thursday. Graveside service, 2 p.m. Sunday, Floral Hills Memory Gardens; Horis A. Ward, Stone Mountain Chapel. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 1/31/2004.

STOCKDALE - Dennis H. Stockdale, 58, of Mount Holly, NC died Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father Hal R. Stockdale. Mr. Stockdale is survived by his mother, Lillian G. Stockdale; sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Jerry Peeples; brothers and sister-in-law, Douglas and Deborah Stockdale, Darin Stockdale; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Thursday, March 12th at Midway Presbyterian Churchyard with Rev. Dee Dee Lawson officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Association. A. S. Turner & Sons

TUPPER - Mr. David Howard Tupper of Covington died April 20, 2012 at his home at the age of 63. He enjoyed working, staying busy, cooking and reminiscing about the past. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Tupper. Mr. Tupper is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Dawn Tupper of Oxford, GA; daughter, Brandi Tupper and fiancé Reginald Kelley of Covington, GA; grandchildren, Makenzie and Sebastian Kelley, Isaac and Levi Tupper; mother, Arlene Elizabeth Tupper of Gainesville, GA; brother and sister-In-Law, Dennis and Marilyn Tupper of Gainesville, GA. A Memorial Service for Mr. Tupper will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012, 2:00 PM, at the Access Road Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, GA, with Pastor Matt Murphy and Rev. Clayton Bone officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM.

WALKER - GAYLE WALKER IS GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Gayle Walker, an artist and long time friend of many Akumalians, succumbed to a long battle with brain cancer and passed away on the morning of Wednesday, May 10th. Gayle Walker was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1949. She has been living in Mexico since 1979 and in San Cristobal de las Casas since 1992. Gayle's earlier work was very closely related to the Mayan world of the Lacandon, a race she felt quite at home with. Her paintings reflect the native world view and have a lot of relation with the land, the colors, textures, and the people of Chiapas. Gayle's fascination with Mayan textiles has led her to develop an intricate technique for the fabrication of her art, which consists of cutting, fixing, sewing and weaving strips and fragments of canvas in order to impart a three-dimensionality to her paintings. Her iconography reveals the symbolic presence of motives from Mayan cosmogony, such as Ixtab, the goddess of suicide victims, and Ak Na, "Our Lady" in Lacandon Maya, a figure associated with the moon. The subtle blending of a thickly textured support and the delicate application of paint layers results in fascinating hybrid works that seduce the viewer through their fine craftsmanship and sophisticated poetic message. Gayle is survived by her parents, Don and Jean Walker; brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Leigh Walker; and long time friend and companion, Miguel Angel Anzures. Condolences can be sent to her parents at 1350 Keans Court, Roswell, Georgia 30075. If you would like to call them, the telephone number is 770-998-7797. Gayle's obituary is at www.AJC.com/obits The funeral is on Saturday, May 13 at the Northside Chapel in Roswell, Georgia. Most of us remember Gayle from paintings like these in the Casa Colibri Gallery.

WILSON - Mr. James "Jimmy" Milton Wilson, age 54, of Douglasville, GA, died Thursday, June 3, 2004. He was born December 21, 1949 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Wilson was an equipment installer with Bell South, a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church, and a former member of the U.S. Army Reserve. He is survived by wife, Colleen Jay Wilson, Douglasville, GA, son, Jayson Milton Wilson, Jacksonville, FL; daughter and son-in-law Tracey and Mike Fulmer, Dallas, GA; parents, James A. and Roselyn Wilson, Snellville, GA; sisters, Barbara Lynn Pratt, Clermont, FL, Nancy Jane Wilson, Snellville, GA; 3 grandchildren; one niece. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 7, 2004 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The memorial service will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosehaven Chapel with Rev. Daryl Pratt officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society. Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA 30134 770-942-4246. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 6/5/2004.