March 25, 2008
It is with deep regret that we share the news of the passing of one of our dear friends, Harvey Hull.
Harvey has been a photographer for the Department for many years and also on the Boys State Staff.
Arrangements:
Claude Smithmier will officiate.
Visitation with family at 2 pm Central Time
Memorial Service at 3 pm Central Time
Services will be at:
Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home
911 Porter Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers that donations me made to:
Mississippi Kidney Foundation
3000 Old
Canton, Suite 100
Jackson, MS 39216
or
PO Box 55802
Jackson, MS 39296
It is requested that anyone wanting to attend the services, contact Department Headquarters (678-289-8883) tomorrow to coordinate rooms and/or transportation.
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February 21, 2008
As previously e-mailed to most of you, Ken Visage passed away early this morning. He was Past American Legion Seventh District Commander. He was also the long-time beloved partner of Past Auxiliary Department President Joanne Meadows.
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December 15, 2007
David Smith, a member of Mableton Post 264 and Voiture 1597 has passed away.
No family information is available at this time.
He has been cremated and service will be held on December 20th at 10 am at the National Cemetery in Canton.
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November 4, 2007
Billy Hunter
Billy Hunter was Post # 201"s Adjutant for 31 years.
Billy Hunter viewing on Sunday will be at the Northside Chapel 12050 Crabapple Rd.
Phone 770-645-1414.
Viewing will be from 2 - 4 pm and 6 - 8pm.
Funeral Services will be 10a.m. Sunday 11-5-07.
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September 4, 2007
The Funeral arrangements for Gene Shadburn are as follows:Visitation is from 7:00-9:00 PM on Wed. and Thurs. and the Funeral is Fri. at 11:00 A.M.All is to be held at Little and Davenport Funeral Home in Gainesville. The address is 355 Dawsonville Pkwy Gainesville Ga,30503 phone # 770-534-5201.She has asked that if you would like to make a donation to the Commanders project to be earmarked for the blind wing at the veterans home in Augusta instead of flowers it would be greatly appreciated.
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September 2, 2007
Gene Shadburn, Past Commander of Post 7 in Gainsville was killed today on the way home from the National Convention in Nevada. He and his wife had driven their motor home out there.
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August 27, 2007
We are saddened to report the passing of George E. Osborne, Past Department Commander (1956-1957) and Department Adjutant, 1957-1958 and 1959 thru 1984 on Monday, August 27, 2007.
Visitation on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Mayers Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, 180 Church Street, NE, Marietta, GA 30060, Telephone: 770-428-1511.
Services will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 11:00 am in the Chapel at Mayers Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home
Cards and letters may be sent to the family at 2634 Evergreen Trail, Smyrna, GA 30082-1807.
For God and Country,
Charles R. Knox
Department Adjutant
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August 06, 2007
I regret to inform you but Ed Crumbly passed away Friday, August 3, 2007. Ed was a long time member of Squadron 51 (Chaplain for over 20 years) and founder and Director of Tri-Cities Clothing Bank and supported many more charities like the Moose and other fraternal organizations. Many veterans from the VA were provided with clothing - thanks to Ed's efforts and many more families were recipients for clothing and household items.
Ed was also the founder of the Tri-Cities Citizen's Award Banquet which included the judging and recognition of Mr. & Mrs. East Point and Mr. & Mrs. South Fulton County. He and his daughter had gone to breakfast and he had a heart attack in the car.
Viewing & visitation is on 8-6-07 from 6pm to 8pm.
The funeral is at 11:00 am, 8-7-07
Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home
2968 East Point Street
Atlanta, GA 30344
404)761-1138
Cheryl Abercrombie of Douglasville is Ed's daughter.
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May 31, 2007
I deeply regret having to send this out. As lot
of you all ready know we lost a SAL brother last Saturday night Warren Vanover
Sal Commander Squadron 70 Villa Rica. They are have a memorial this
Saturday 6-2-07 at Collin's Funeral home .also understand there will be a get
together at post 70 at the lake following
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March 13, 2007
Funeral Home: Airport Mortuary (404-761-2697)
744 South Central Ave., Hapeville, GA
Visitation: Tuesday, March 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Graveside Service Wednesday March 14 at 11:00 AM
Forest Hills Cemetery
Rev. Herb Kitchens
Rev. John Powledge
Memorial Service: Wednesday March 14, at 12:30 PM at
American Legion Post 258 South Main Street Jonesboro, GA
Luncheon follows the Memorial Service at the Post Home.
Cards can be sent to:
Mrs. Roberta Ollis
1007 Elk Forest Trail
Jonesboro, GA 30236
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February 14, 2007
Hapeville American Legion 147 is saddened by the death of Earl Wheeler. Earl was a life member of the Post. He will be greatly missed by Jeannie Wheeler and his best friend Olin Frazier. He is survived by a brother, David Wheeler, granddughter Hayley, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services are:
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday at Gene Davis White Columns Chapel
1115 Clay Road SW Mableton, GA 30126 (phone 770-948-0113).
Funeral Services:
11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Gene Davis White Columns Chapel in Mableton with Rev. Claude Smithmier officiating.
Those desiring may send monetary donations to assist with funeral expenses to:
Jeannie Wheeler
557 Elizabeth Lane
Mableton, GA 30126
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February 13, 2007
Frank Law Past Commander and life-time member of the American Legion Post #521, Gainesville, Georgia passed away on Saturday. Frank has been workin on behalf of Veterans since the mid-1950's. Frank loved the Legion and was always there when needed. He will be greatly missed. Funeral will be Thursday 1:00PM in Jefferson, GA at Sardis Presbyterian Church.
Viewing will be Wednesday 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Young's Funeral Home..
Respectfully yours,
Stephanie Watkins, post #521 Commander
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February 12, 2007
Hapeville American Legion 147 is saddened by the death of Earl Wheeler. Earl was a life member of the Post. He will be greatly missed by Jeannie Wheeler and his best friend Olin Frazier. He is survived by a brother, David Wheeler, granddughter Hayley, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services are:
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday at Gene Davis White Columns Chapel
1115 Clay Road SW Mableton, GA 30126 (phone 770-948-0113).
Funeral Services:
11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Gene Davis White Columns Chapel in Mableton with Rev. Claude Smithmier officiating.
Those desiring may send monetary donations to assist with funeral expenses to:
Jeannie Wheeler
557 Elizabeth Lane
Mableton, GA 30126
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January 1, 2007
Cleve Bartenfeld, NEC for Detachment of Georgia Sons of the American Legion, passed away suddenly around 1 a.m. on January 1, 2007. He suffered a massive heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Patsy; three daughters - Tammy, Tracy and Kayla; 4 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. The following is the funeral arrangements:Visitation on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 5:00-9:00 P.M.Love Funeral Home1402 North Thornton AvenueDalton, GA 30720Phone: (706) 277-8528Services from the Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 1:00 P.M.There will be no graveside services.Anyone wishing to visit with the family after visitation on Wednesday or after funeral services on Thursday can meet at Cleve's daugher's house:Tammy Stephens105 Monte Vista DriveDalton, GAPhone: (706) 277-8528you can send emails to cstephens@optilink.usIf you would like to send cards, (monetary donations in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated since Cleve had not been able to work for some time due to his health issues), etc., these can be mailed to:Mrs. Patsy Bartenfeld4578 Gaines RoadDalton, GA 30721The family requests your prayers during this sad time in their lives.
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December 11, 2006
Funeral services for Cindy Bryant Burkhead:
Visitation: Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Parrott Funeral Home
Services: Wednesday, December 13th at 1 o'clock at the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home
Interment: Holly Hill Memorial Park
Parrott Funeral Home in Fairburn
Phone: 770-964-4800
Cards can be mailed to:
Jerry Burkhead, Sr.
221 Steele Branch Court
Hampton, GA 30228
Jerry Burkhead, Jr.
231 Steele Branch Court
Hampton, GA 30228
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November 15, 2006
Paul C. "P.C. " Smith died today after a long illness he is a Past Post Commander of Post 531(served many times)
A member of Walton county Veterans Council Was chaplain, Jr, Vice of 10 th District
Viewing Wed. from 12 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Young's Funeral Home Monroe
Funeral Thursday at 1:00 p.m.
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November 10, 2006
This is to let the Legion Family know of the death of Frances Hogan a member of East Point 51.Frances passed away yesterday. She is survived by 3 daughters and one son - Janet Clotfelter a Past Department President, Gwen Hogan, Diane Belcher, and Johnny Hogan. Frances is the Aunt of Linda Shockley Unit President of Hapeville ALA 147. The services are as follows:Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home East Point2968 East Point StreetEast Point, Georgia 30344Phone: (404) 761-1138Visitation: Sunday 2-4 PMServices: Monday 2:00 PM from the ChapelBurial: Greenwood CemeteryCards can be sent to:Janet Clotfelter4185 Union RoadCollege Park, GA 30349Diane Belcher609 Gibson StreetGriffin, GA 30223Linda Shockley305 Rampart StreetMcDonough, GA 30253
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November 7, 2006
Death of Larry Hess
Senior Vice Commander of Snellville American Legion Post 232 and Commander of Snellville VFW Post 4180, Larry Hess passed away on Sunday November 5.
Arrangements are with Smith Funeral Home, 6833 Church Street, Lithonia Georgia, Telephone
770 482-4411.
Visitation will be 4-7PM on Wednesday afternoon at the funeral home.
Funeral Service will be at 11AM on Thursday at the funeral home.
Committal service will be at 2:30 PM Thursday at The Georgia Veterans
Cemetery in Milledgeville Georgia.
Please keep the Hess Family in your thoughts and prayers.
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October 11,2006
It is with sadness that I notify you of the death of Richard Thurmond, Commander of Hapeville 147. Richard lost his courageous fight with cancer this afternoon around 5:20 PM. Please keep Rose, his wife of 50 years and their children David and Debra. Please say a special prayer for his grandson, Brandon.
Richard Thurmond, Commander of Hapeville Post 147 passed away on October 9th. These are the arrangements:
Carmichael Funeral Home
1130 Whitlock Avenue NW
Marietta, Georgia 30064-5460
(770) 424-4924
Visitation: 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM Thursday October 12th
Funeral: Chapel Service at the funeral home at 11 am Friday
Buriial: Sawnee View Memorial Gardens
Highway 9
Cummings, GA
Cards can be mailed to:
Mrs. Rose Thurmond
1152 Regiment Drive
Acworth, GA 30101
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August 1, 2006
Mike (Hustler) Dean passed away early
Sunday morning 7/30 in a motorcycle accident.
Mike was a founding member of the Post 111 riders group and a SAL member.
He will be sorely missed by everyone he touched.
His funeral will be Thursday August 3rd
at 2pm CST. The funeral will be at
Blountsville Funeral Home
69555 Main St
Blountsville, Alabama
USA 35031
Phone : (205) 429-4137
Visitation: 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM Thursday October 12th
Funeral: Chapel Service at the funeral home at 11 am Friday
Buriial: Sawnee View Memorial Gardens
Highway 9
Cummings, GA
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July 25, 2006
Steeny Banks Mother passed away in Vidalia Georgia 22 July 2006. Arrangements are pending.
Steeny can be contacted at 229-868-6068 or 229 868 8549
His mailing address is 815 Third Avenue
McRae Georgia 31055
Steeny's mother was buried at North Thompson Baptist Church on Monday 24 July. Her funeral was at the chapel of Murchison Funeral Home in Vidalia at 11;00
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July 24, 2006
It is with sadness that we advise you of the passing of Flo Norris, wife of Past 6th District Commander Don Norris.
Visitation will be on Tuesday evening from 6 - 8p at Watson-Hunt Funeral Home, 1208 Main Street, Perry, GA 31069
Burial will be at 11 am Wednesday at Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1600 Main Street, Perry.
Cards and letters may be sent to:
Don Norris
PO Box 138
Perry, GA 31069
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July 20, 2006
Cards may be sent to
Bernice “Gene” Michaels
1013 Pleasant Valley Drive
Hepzibah, GA 30815
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Denise Taylor, Daughter-in-law of Past Department Commander Marjorie Simpson passed away this week. Her body was cremated and memorial services will be held on July 29th at Trinity United Methodist Church in Augusta.
Cards may be sent to:
Paul R. Taylor
4702 Walnut Hill Drive
Evans, GA 30809
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Our condolences go out to 8th District Commander Lorenzo Folsom as his sister passed away today in Florida. He will be heading south later this week!
Cards may be sent to:
Lorenzo Folsom
811 Laurel Drive
Vidalia, GA 30474
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