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Filename: B8-METRO-AJCD0302-AJCD DateTime created: Mar 1 2011 Username: SPEEDDRIVER08 Magenta Black 8B AJCD Wednesday, Mar 02, 2011 METRO 8B The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wednesday, March 2, 2011 B8 AG YE Kristensen Master Kristensen N. Agyei of Lithonia passed away Sunday February 27, 2011. Funeral arrangements announced by Tri-Cities Funeral Home 6861 Main St. Lithonia 770 482-2358. Betty Jean Wheeler, 61, of Cedartown died Monday.

Funeral, 3 p.m. today, Olin L. Gammage Sons Funeral Home. Martha Woolfolk, 80, of Dahlonega died Sunday. The body was cremated.

Private memorial service will be held. Dahlonega Funeral Home. Robert Drew Worrell, 73, of Dahlonega died Monday. The body will be cremated. Graveside service, noon Friday, Georgia National Cemetery, Canton.

Dahlonega Funeral Home. Dorothy K. Year wood, 83, of Dawsonville died Sunday. Funeral was Tuesday. Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming.

GARNER, Robert, Jr. Robert Athel Garner, Jr. of Atlanta died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 24, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Palma Kelley Garner. He is also survived by his sons, Robert A.

Garner, III of Atlanta, GA. Michael Kelley Garner of Suwanee, GA, his wife Stephanie and son Nicholas. Richard Murphy Garner of Cumming, GA, his wife Jodi, daughter Caroline and son Murphy. Christopher Lynn Garner of Atlanta, GA, his wife Carol and daughter Sarah. Phillip Andrew Garner of Cornelius, NC, his wife Sharon, son Andrew and daughter Emily.

He is also survived by his sister Mary Garner Manget of Duluth, GA and nieces Jeanne Manget, Diane Manget Stubbs, her husband Robert, and Lynn Manget Able. Mr. Garner was born in Atlanta on August 16, 1923, son of Robert A. Garner, Sr. and Beulah Elizabeth Murphy Garner.

He graduated from North Fulton High School and attended Emory University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943 and served as a pilot in the Pacific during the closing days of World War II. He and Pal were married in 1945 and after leaving the Navy he returned to school graduating from the University of Georgia. They lived in Millen, GA where their families owned the KelleyGarner Canning Company. They returned to Atlanta in 1961 where he was active in the floor covering industry for many years.

Bob was an original founding board member of the Decatur DeKalb YMCA Youth Soccer Program. He coached in this, the first youth soccer league in the Atlanta area, for many years opening this sport to thousands of local children and helping to make soccer the popular youth sport that it has become today. The family will receive visitors in the Parlor at Oak Grove United Methodist Church on Friday, March 4, 2011 from A graveside interment service will be on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at at Norcross City Cemetery (Buford Highway and Cemetery Street). In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Decatur DeKalb YMCA Youth Soccer Program at 1100 Clairmont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030. Arrangemenets by SouthCare Cremation Society and Memorial Centers in Marietta.

(770) BRYANT, Albert C. Albert Carnett Bryant, 51, of Atlanta passed away February 28, 2011. He was born on October 13, 1959 in Coral Gables, FL. He was preceded in death by his father; Dr. James Bryant.

Surviving are his daughter, Jordan Lindsey Bryant; mother, Marion Carnett Bryant and brother, David Mixon Bryant. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins in Georgia and Florida. He graduated in 1978 from Lakeside High School in Decatur, DeKalb GA and was a 1981 graduate of Mercer University in Macon, GA. He was a flight attendant with Continental Air Lines for 2 years and was employed as an Audio Tech Engineer for GA World Congress Center by the state of Georgia for 24 years. As an accomplished guitar player he played in a band named Cypress with one of his closest high school friends, Ed Swinson.

He enjoyed ball room dancing and was a member of Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. A service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 4 p.m. at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church with Dr. David Sapp officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church.

A. S. Turner and Sons. Express condolences at ajc.comobits CLIGMAN, Julia Funeral service for Mrs. Julia L.

Cligman formerly of Stone Mountain, Georgia will be held Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 11:30 a.m. at Orchard Nob Missionary Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN. John T. Franklin Funeral Home, Inc. (423) 622-9995.

Courtesy of Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, Inc. 404 768-2993-4 Express condolences at ajc.comobits CODY, Betty Ms. Betty Jean Cody of Atlanta, GA passed February 28, 2011. Her funeral will be announced by Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home Inc. 404-768-2993-4.

Express condolences at ajc.comobits COHEN, Morris Morris Cohen, age 86, of Sandy Springs died on March 1, 2011. Devoted to his family he is survived by his wife of 63 years, Annabelle Cohen, daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Cohen and Robert Clemensen and Eileen Mitchell and Marc H. Wallenstein; son, Scott Cohen, all of Atlanta; and grandchildren, Marc Mitchell, Melissa Mitchell, and Megan Vrono. Mr. Cohen served in the U.S.

Army during WWII, where he was wounded in action and received a Purple Heart Medal. Sign on-line guestbook: www.edressler. com. Graveside services will be held today, March 2 at 2:00 PM at Arlington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wein-stein Hospice, 3150 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30327.

Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta, 770-451-4999. FENTY, Travis Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Travis Fenty, of Stone Mountain, Georgia will be held Thursday, March 3, 2011, 11:00 A. M. at Clark-ston First Baptist Church, 3999 Church Street, Clarkston, Georgia, with remains placed in state at 9:30 A.

Pastor Karl D. Moore, Pastor, Officiating. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery, Forest Park. He is survived by wife Elizabeth Whatley-Fenty; son, Justin Fenty; daughter, Jatavia Fenty; three step-children, Kevin Whatley, Devin Whatley, and James "Duce" Jackson; mother, Maria Woodson; father, Arthur (Mary) Fenty, two brothers, five sisters, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, others relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 6918 Wynmeadow Drive, Stone Mountain at 10:00 A.

Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second Avenue, (404)371-0772-3. Service by Professionals Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc. 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30032 (404)371-0772-3 Express condolences at ajc.comobits FISHER, Monte Monte L. Fisher, 83, of Alpharetta, died Friday, February 25, 2011. Survivors include his wife, Jo Anne Cox Fisher; five daughters, Debby Oliver, Valerie Fenlon, Julie Stone, Penny Scott and Diane Ursone; eight grandsons, a granddaughter, two great-grandchildren, and a brother, Robert Fisher.

Monte served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church. The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Heritage Hospice, Marietta, for their loving and compassionate care.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2011, at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 3110 Ashford-Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. A reception will be held in Gable Hall after the service, followed by internment at Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter, 1925 Century Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation Society and Memorial Centers in Alpharetta.

(678) 735-5500. SouthCare CREMATION SOCIETY AND MEMORIAL CENTERS Express condolences at ajc.comobits FREEMAN, Carrie Funeral services for Ms. Carrie Lee Freeman of 60 Lee Covington, GA will be held Thursday March 3, 2011 at 1:00 p.m, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Covington, GA. Rev. Tyrone D.

Lane, Pastor, Eulogist assisted by others. Interment Church Cemetery. She leaves to cherish her memories, sister-in-law, Mrs. Emma L. Freeman; special nephew, Mr.

Earnest Freeman, several other nieces and nephews, god children, Susan Stubbs, Babs Beyer, Nancy Mills; lifetime friend, Gertrude Holton and a host of cousins and extended families. A wake will be held tonight at the Funeral Home from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The remains will lie in state at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the above address at 12:00 noon.

Lester Lackey Sons Funeral Home 770-786-6177. Express condolences at ajc.comobits FROELICH, Robert L. ROBERT L. FROELICH Mr. Robert L.

Froelich, age 85, of Decatur, GA died on Monday, February 28, 201 1 He was born May 1 3, 1925 in Detroit, Ml. He joined the US Navy in 1942 and served in the South Pacific during WWII on board the light cruiser St. Louis, the aircraft carrier USS Franklin, and the USS Lexington. He was a member of Druid Hills Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon Elder, choir member and Sunday School Superintendant and teacher. He was a member of the Atlanta Elks Lodge, Masons, American Legion and Eagles.

Mr. Froelich is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie Froelich; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Froelich II and Sandy; daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Terry Denney, Barbara and Craig Peterson, Susan and Mike Mingle; grandchildren, Lauren Denney Wright, Kristen Denney, Charles Froelich III, Natalie Froelich, Abel Peterson, Jeff Kinlaw, Kelly Blake, and Molly Robbins; great grandchildren, Shelby and Garrett Blake. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 4, 2011 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of A.S. Turner and Sons. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elk's Aidmore Children's Center in Conyers, GA. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 to 8 pm at A.S. Turner and Sons. Express condolences at ajc.comobits FULBRIGHT, Betty Betty W. Fulbright age 76 of Buck-head Ga.

Passed away Feb. 28, 2011. She is survived by her husband Dwight Fulbright. Three sons Jeffrey Fulbright wife Teresa Dunbar Wisconsin, Jonathan Fulbright wife Connie Stockbridge Ga. and James Fulbright wife Ann Douglasville Ga.

Brother Roy Wooten Jr. Buchanan Ga. Five grandchildren and four great grandchildren and extended family members. Funeral services will be held Wednesday March 2, 201 1 at 1 P.M. in the Fairview chapel of Horis A.

Ward. Pastor Larry Ankrom will officiate. Interment in the Fairview Memorial Gardens. The family received friends Tuesday March 1, 2011 from 5-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Horis A. Ward (UlgnitV I Fairview Chapel 770-474-1231 www.horisawardfairviewchapel.com Express condolences at ajc.comobits Continued from B7 Kevin Mealing, 47 of Ellenwood died Feb. 24. Funeral, 11 a.m. Thursday, Horis A.

Ward, Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge. Kelley Reagin, 84, of Lithonia died Su nday. The body was cremated. Memorial service, 2 p.m. today, Henry Funeral Home.

Douglas County L.D. Blackmon, Douglasville died Tuesday. Funeral, lp.m. Thursday, Davis-Struempf Funeral Home, Austell. Fayette County Nancy Laura Brookshire, 52, of of Stone Mountain, died Feb.

23. The body was cremated. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Saturday, Flat Creek Baptist Church. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford.

Raymond Crew Jones, 81, of Peachtree City died Saturday. Graveside service, 1 p.m. today, Crest Lawn Memorial Park, Atlanta. Carl J. Mowell Son Funeral Home.

Forsyth County Sue-Ellen Foster, Cumming died Sunday. The body will be cremated. Private memorial service will be held. McDonald Son Funeral Home. Fulton County Betty Burnham, 74, of Palmetto died Tuesday.

Graveside service, 2 p.m. Thursday, Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan. Gwinnett County Ronald Henslik 62, of Dacula died Satu rday. The body was cremated.

Memorial service, 6:30 p.m. today, Lawrenceville VFW Post. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford. John Richard Singleton, 87, of Duluth died Sunday. Funeral, 3 p.m.

today, Bill Head Funeral Home. Hall County Philip James "Phil" Gaddy, 58, of Gainesville died Monday. Funeral, 2 p.m. Thursday, Memorial Park Funeral Home. Harry Glenn "Pete" Hyatt, 72, of Gainesville died Monday.

Funeral, 2 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch. Newton County Mary Cochran, 85, of Covington died Monday. Funeral, 11 a.m. Thursday, Horis A.

Ward, Rockdale Chapel, Conyers. Paulding County Jack Estep, 83, of Hiram died Tuesday.Funeral,ll a.m. Thursday, Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Clark Funeral Home. Ruth M.

McCausland, 90, of Dallas died Monday. Funeral, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Benson Funeral Home. Mary Jane Smith, 58, of Temple died Monday. Funeral, 3 p.m.

Friday, Edgefield Missionary Baptist Church. Clark Funeral Home, Hiram. Mary Geneva Walraven, 92, of Dallasdied Monday. Funeral, 2 p.m. Thursday, Benson Funeral Home.

Rockdale County Esther Smith, 95, of Conyers died Su nday. Fu neral, 1 p.m Friday, Ott Lee Funeral Home, Morton, Miss. Horis A. Ward, Rockdale Chapel. Georgia Jerry Paul "Bear" Brookshire, 59, of Alto died Monday.

Funeral, 3:30 p.m.Thursday,Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Wynne Jo Layton Flack, Turnerville died Feb. 21. The body was cremated. Memorial service, 2 p.m.

Saturday, New Liberty United Methodist Church, Braselton. Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. Jacob Malachi Hitchcock, infant son of Christy Lynn Hitchcock of Rome, died Sunday. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Thursday, OlinL.

Gam mage Sons Fu neral Home, Cedartown. Gerald D. "Jerry" Hvizdak, 77, of Jasper died Saturday. Funeral, 11 a.m. Friday, Rivercliff Lutheran Chu rch, Sandy Spri ngs.

H.M Patt-terson Son, Canton Hill. Ann M. Jones, 87, of Clarkesville died Monday. The body was cremated. Memorial service, 11 a.m.

Friday, St. Mark Catholic Church. Hillside Memorial Chapel. Larry David Musick, 65, of LaGrangedied Monday. Funeral, 2 p.m.

Thursday, First Baptist Church on the Square. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary. Wansa Whitfield of Homer died Monday. Funeral, 3 p.m today, Charity Baptist Church. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel.

Dorothy Webb Smith, Greensboro died Monday. Funeral, 2 p.m. today, Liberty United Methodist Church, White Plains. McCommons Funeral Home. Magenta Black treiliesfti ObelboutluiM "Family owned and operated" Express condolences at ajc.comobits BANKS-VAUGHN, Mattie Ms.

Mattie Mae Banks-Vaughn of Decatur passed away Friday February 25, 2011. Funeral arrangements announced later by Tri-Cities Funeral Home 6861 Main St. Lithonia 770 482-235 RJHFJRU. HOME. INC "Family owned and operated" Express condolences at ajc.comobits BANKS, Yvonne Funeral Service for Mrs.

Yvonne Stokes Banks of 1887 Moorecreek Lane, Conley, Ga formerly of Lumber City, Ga. will be Thursday March 3, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Changing A Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church at 3350 Greenbriar Parkway in Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services will also be held Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM. St.

John Missionary Baptist Church, Lumber City, Ga. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Lumber City, Ga. Thorntons Funeral Home of Hazlehurst, Ga. is in charge of all arrangements. 912-375-2654 Express condolences at ajc.comobits BATES, Chaldean Mrs.

Chaldean Bates of Atlanta, Ga passed on Saturday February 26, 2011. Her funeral arrangements will be announced later by Gregory B. Levett Sons Funeral Home Inc. Avondale Chapel 404-294-5500 Express condolences at ajc.comobits BEVERS, Robert Curtis Robert Curtis Bevers, 80 of Doraville died on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m.

on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Embry Hills United Methodist Church in Chamblee, Georgia with Rev. Elaine Puckett officiating. Burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia. Mr. Bevers was a 1947 graduate of Marietta High School and received a degree in chemistry from Georgia Tech in 1951 and a chemical engineering degree from Tech in 1957.

He worked as a chemical engineer for General Electric, Dupont, Western Electric and Lucent Technology. Mr. Bevers was a prior member of Marietta First United Methodist Church, where they were married; and is now a member of Embry Hills United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen Bevers of Doraville; three sons, Michael Bevers his wife, Eve Fingerett of Charleston, W. VA; Stan Bevers his wife Misako of Atlanta; Chuck Bevers his wife, Kerry of Charleston, SC; one daughter, Laura Baker her husband, Mike of Gwinnett County, GA; one brother, Don Bevers of Marietta and 10 grandchildren.

Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home Crematory in Marietta in charge of arrangements. www.mayeswarddobbins.com Mayes Ward-Dobbins Fb'Xl-RM. I JOjVIU. Express condolences at ajc.comobits BREWER, Lucille Celebration of life for Mrs. Lucille Brewer of 201 East Wick Cir.

Decatur, Ga. will be held Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home 1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. Dr. East Point, Ga.

with Rev. Robert Melson officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. She leaves to cherish a host of family and friends. The cortege will assemble at the chapel at 10:45 a.m.

GUS THORNHILL'S FUNERAL HOME INC. 404-768-2993-4 Express condolences at ajc.comobits BROOKSHIRE, Laura Nancy Laura Brookshire (May 2, 1958 February 23, 2011) Laura Brookshire, beloved daughter, sister and friend, died February 23 of cardiac arrest. She was preceded in death by her parents Farris E. and Mary Lee Brookshire and her brother James F. "Mark" Brookshire.

Born with Down Syndrome at a time when children with developmental disabilities were routinely institutionalized, Laura was brought home and reared as normally as possible with the goal of allowing her to discover and achieve her maximum ability levels. While her parents worked tirelessly to provide new opportunities for her and other individuals with physical and mental challenges, Laura attended school and training programs and developed her very special personality. Laura's natural cheerfulness and ability to remember names and faces made her a welcome member in social situations. Laura loved to dance, enjoyed playing her guitar and singing to an audience, and was always ready to vamp for a camera. She was devoted to those she loved, whether a person or pet.

A very determined woman, Laura was not afraid of trying new things. Laura is survived by her brother David and his wife Pat; brother Mark's widow Pat Barnes-Brookshire; nephew Jeff and his family; nephew David and his family; as well as Patrick, her Jack Russell terrier. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 5, at 2 PM at Flat Creek Baptist Church, 161 Flat Creek Trail, Fayetteville, GA 30214. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Developmental Disabilities Ministries (DDM), 6320 Amherst Ct, Norcross, GA 30092 ddmga.orgcontributions.html). Donations should be directed for the benefit of the High Hope House where Laura was so well cared for and enjoyed living for the last four years.

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WATKINS WILSON, Nell YOUNG F.H. OXENREIDER, Jerry OTHER BROOKSHIRE, Laura DERDEN, Rebecca PARRISH, David ADKINS, Mary Mary Elinor Adkins, 83, of Al-pharetta, died Thursday, February 24, 2011, following a brief illness. She was born September 18, 1927 in Williamson, West Virginia, the daughter of Fred and Ardalia Peat-ross. A graduate of Williamson High School, she attended Virginia International College in Bristol, Virginia. She was a long-time member of Al-pharetta First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, William Adkins of the home; a son, Greg Adkins (Peg) of Canton, GA; a brother, Bob Peat-ross of Port Orange, FL; a niece, Susan Hammond of Suwanee, GA; four nephews, Bob Wade (Donnie) of Braselton, GA, Fred Peatross (Paula) of Huntington, WV, Bob Peatross (Amy) of Reynoldsburg, OH, and Jeff Peatross of Port Orange, FL; two granddaughters, Erin Hale (Jim) of North Bend, WA, and Hadley Win-slow (Mike) of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; five great-grandchildren; and a number of beloved great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Hammond. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 4, 2011 at at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors, 12050 Crabapple Road, Roswell, GA. 30075 (www.northsidechapel.com). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 3000, Atlanta, GA.

30328 (www.gh-pco.org). FUNERAL DIRECTORS and CREMATORY RoswelVAlphsretta 770-645-1414 NOR I HMI Express condolences at ajc.comobits 8B 420-5557 4te RS A SouthCare CREMATION SOCIETY AND MEMORIAL CENTERS Express condolences at ajc.comobits GILLESPIE, Jo Ann Mrs. Jo Ann Gillespie, 73, passed on March 1, 2011. Funeral announced later. Meadows Mortuary Inc.

404-522-7478. Express condolences at ajc.comobits GREEN, Gene Mr. Gene Green of Auburn, GA (Formerly of Huntington, NY) passed February 26, 2011. His funeral arrangements will be announced later by Gregory B. Levett Sons Funeral Home GWINNETT Chapel, 914 Scenic Lawrenceville, GA 30045 (770)338-5558.

Express condolences at ajc.comobits HUGHES, Patricia K. Patricia K. Hughes, 77, of Hilton Head died February 27, 2011. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation Society and Memorial Centers in Marietta. (770) 420-5557 SouthCare CREMATION SOCIETY AND MEMORIAL CENTERS Express condolences at ajc.comobits HVIZDAK, Gerald GERALD (JERRY) DANIEL HVIZDAK Gerald (Jerry) Daniel Hvizdak, 77, of Jasper, GA died Saturday, February 26, 2011.

The family feels blessed that before his passing he was able to fulfill his life's dream of taking his family and grandchildren on a cruise. These wonderful memories and a lifetime of others provided by this amazing man will comfort the family through this difficult time. He was born May 30, 1933 in Sharon, PA to the late Reverend Andrew and Anna Hvizdak. Mr. Hvizdak attended Ohio University and after graduating served in the United States Army.

Upon completion of his service in the Army, he taught and coached high school in Ohio. After leaving his teaching position to pursue a Masters degree from Boston College, he was recruited by the FBI where he served for 22 years. After retiring from the Bureau, he worked for Delta Airlines in Corporate Security for 13 years. He had just recently helped found the King of Kings Lutheran Church in Jasper, GA. He was a man of faith who loved his Lord and family deeply.

Mr. Hvizdak is survived by his wife of 43 years, Helen Heard Hvizdak; his son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Dana Hvizdak of Roswell; his daughter and son-in-law, Kerri and Greg Weber of Marietta; his daughter, Cindy Hvizdak of Tampa, FL; his grandchildren, Jackson Hvizdak, Luke Hvizdak, Harrison Weber, and Hoi lis Weber; his 4 sisters and brother, Olga Abel, Irene Shestina, Anne Foelber, Ruth Secrest, and George Hvizdak. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 3rd from 6-8 pm at H.M.Patterson Son, Canton Hill Chapel in Marietta. The funeral service will be held at 11 am Friday, March 4th at Rivercliff Lutheran Church in Sandy Springs. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate his life at a reception to be held at Club Tamarack in Bent Tree at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to King of Kings Lutheran Church, 744 Noah Drive, Suite 113-132, Jasper, GA 30143-8706. Please view the online guestbook at www.hmpattersoncantonhill.com. H.M. Patterson Son I Canton Hill Chapel 1 770-977-9485 hmpattersoncantonhilLcom Express condolences at ajc.comobits 12011 Username: llMEM3RL DERDEN, Rebecca Rebecca Stanford Derden, age 70 of Snellville, GA went to heaven on Sunday Feb.

27, 2011. Survived by her husband of 51 years, Aubrey Derden, daughter son-in-law, Pam Collie Turner, granddaughters, Heather Turner and Lisa MacDowell husband Luke and great-grandchildren, Turner Aubrey MacDowell. Sister Joe Ann McElveen, and brothers Wallace Van Stanford nieces, nephews cousins. Express condolences at ajc.comobits DUKES, Edmund F. EDMUND F.

DUKES Edmund (Ed) Franklin Dukes of Perry, Georgia died Monday, February 28, 2011 in Macon, Georgia. He was born June 18, 1931 in Sanders-ville, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy 0. and Nellie H.

Dukes. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Roy 0. Dukes, Jr. and a sister, Mrs.

Mary D. Paschel. An educator for over forty years, he started his career teaching in Jonesboro and later taught and coached in Houston and Bibb Counties, ending his career as a principal in Macon, Georgia. He received his undergraduate degree at Georgia Southern (Ga. Teachers College) and a Master's in History from Georgia College in Milledgeville.

He went on to earn a Master's certification in Educational Administration from the University of Georgia and a Specialist in Education from Georgia State University. He was a member of GAE, GAEL, BAE, Trinity United Methodist Church, the Georgia Bulldog Club, and a lifelong member of Houston Lake Country Club. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed following the Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs and PGA Golf. He is survived by his wife of fifty one years, Mary Lynn Hayes Dukes; daughters and sons-in-law Donna D. and Patrick C.

McPherson of Smyrna, Georgia; Diane D. and Charles H. Porch of Roswell, Georgia; daughters, Dr. Debra L. Dukes and Dena L.

Dukes of Gainesville, Georgia; grandchildren Rachel C. and Gillian C. McPherson, and Thomas E. and Christopher H. Porch; brother and sister-in-law Dr.

Julian and Joyce Hayes of Lexington, South Carolina; an uncle, George F. Dukes of Tampa, Florida; a cousin, Brooks Livingston of Forsyth, Georgia; and his sweet dog Chipper. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Houston Lake Country Club on a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the educational scholarship fund at Trinity United Methodist Church, 129 S. Houston Road, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088.

Go to www.mccul-loughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCul lough Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Express condolences at ajc.comobits TREASURE YOUR MEMORIES Protect your In-Memoriams or Obituaries by purchasing laminated bookmarks with a special poem printed on the back for only $6.00 each. Call 404-526-5271 Filename: B8-METRO-AJCD0302 -AJCD DateTime created: Mar.