Lillie Rivers

Passed away on December 26, 2010.


FUNERAL SERVICE:
Thursday, December 30, 2010
1:00 p.m. EST
Elizabeth Chapel
3000 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Atlanta, Ga. 30311


INTERMENT:
Springfield Community Cemetery
Newborn, Georgia


OBITUARY:

Erma Grace Swinger

Passed away on December 26, 2010.


FUNERAL SERVICE:
Thursday, December 30, 2010
12:00 noon EST
Liberty International Church
1362 Metropolitan Parkway SW
Atlanta, Ga. 30310


INTERMENT:
Lincoln Memorial


OBITUARY:

Erma Grace Swinger, 85, beloved and well-respected in the community, died peacefully December 26, 2010, surrounded by Family and Friends.

She was born on April 19, 1925. The daughter of Joe and Pearl Milner one of eight children. She attended Booker T. Washington High School. She retired from the Regency Hyatt Hotel.

Grace was a member of Hensley Temple Church. She met and married Ralph Swinger in 1943. They were united for 58 years and to this union 10 children were born. 41 Grand children and 27 Great Grand children. One Sister Chicago Il and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends.

Lt. Col. Pontha DeLeon Alston

Passed away on December 20, 2010.


FUNERAL SERVICE:
Thursday, December 30, 2010
11:00 a.m. EST
Saint Mark A.M.E. Church
3605 Campbellton Road
Atlanta, Ga. 30331


INTERMENT:


OBITUARY:

Lt. Col. Pontha DeLeon Alston was born on January 15, 1936 in Conway, South Carolina. Ile was the youngest son, the sixth born of seven children, to the late Lonnie Connor and Iowa Anjarone Davis Alston.

Raised on a farm in the small town of Conway on what is affectionately known as "The Sandridge, " Pontha was educated in the Horry County public school system and graduated from Whittemore High School in 1953. A true Carolina Boy, Pontha enrolled at South Carolina State University- Home of the Bulldogs- where he earned his bachelor's degree in Chemistry in 1957. Shortly after completing his collegiate work, he entered the United States Army on June 21, 1957. On April 23, 1962, Pontha married his sweetheart, Kay Lorraine Shepherd Alston.

Pontha was a highly decorated soldier, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and received numerous honors and awards, including a Bronze Star for meritorious military service during the Vietnam War, an Army Commendation Metal for distinguishing himself by heroism, and The Legion of Merit Metal for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. He traveled the abroad throughout his illustrious career, including service in Germany, Saudi Arabia and Korea. After 28 years of dedicated service, Pontha retired on June 30, 1985 from Fort McPherson here in Atlanta.

Affectionately known to his friends as "PD" he was not only a decorated soldier, he was a dedicated man of faith. Giving his life to the Lord at an early age, Pontha continued his spiritual growth as a member of St. Mark AME Church. Here at St. Mark, he was instrumental in establishing the Secular Education Commission and Organization which recognizes academic excellence in our youth. In addition, he served on the Steward Board and the Sons of Allen. Pontha was a faithful servant at St. Mark for 25 years, until his passing.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Kay, three beautiful daughters, as well as, his granddaughter. He is also survived by three siblings and a host of other loving relatives ana friends.

Mr. Bondox Alcenat

Passed away on December 21, 2010.


FUNERAL SERVICE:
Sunday, December 26, 2010
10:00 a.m. EST
Elizabeth Chapel
3000 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, Ga. 30311


INTERMENT:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida


OBITUARY:

Mr. Jeffery Coggins

Passed away on December 20, 2010.


FUNERAL SERVICE:
Friday, December 31, 2010
11:00 a.m. EST
Elizabeth Chapel
3000 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Atlanta, Ga. 30311


INTERMENT:
Monday, January 3, 2011
10:30 a.m. EST
9310 Knox Bridge Highway
Canton, GA 30114-4535
(770) 479-9300

OBITUARY:

Mr. Alfred Nibo

Passed away on November 27, 2010.


FUNERAL SERVICE:
Remains Transported
Lagos, Nigeria
Aba, Nigeria
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INTERMENT:



OBITUARY:

Mr. Donald Lyles

Passed away on December 20, 2010.


FUNERAL SERVICE:
Friday, December 24, 2010
11:00 a.m. EST
Elizabeth Chapel
3000 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, Ga. 30311


INTERMENT:
Lincoln Memorial
Atlanta, GA


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