Our Obituaries
Nanalie Stokes Warlick
September 13, 1920 - September 22, 2017
Nanalie (Nan) S. Warlick 97 of Dunwoody, Georgia passed away September 22, 2017 of natural causes. Nan was born on September 13, 1920 in Florence, SC and grew up in Bishopville, SC She was a graduate of Winthrop University, SC. After the beginning of WWII she joined the Women’s Army Corps in 1945. In October of 1946 she met Captain William (Bill) A. Warlick in Fort Bragg, NC and the two...
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Sara Gallagher Rowland
November 24, 1919 - September 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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Thelma Randolph
April 21, 1918 - September 22, 2017
Mrs. Thelma Louise Harrison Randolph, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, of Loganville passed from this life September, 22, 2017. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Ruth Anne Randolph, Baltimore, MD; daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and Daniel Tyree, Winder, GA; grandchildren Ashley, Shannon, Elizabeth, Carly, Joshua, Christy, Sarah, and...
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William Tipping
March 31, 1931 - September 21, 2017
William “Tip” Tipping, 86, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on September 21, 2017. William Malcolm Tipping was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on March 31, 1931. He graduated from Carleton College in 1954, and became an advertising account executive at Campbell Mithun in Minneapolis and Chicago and at Lennen and Newell in New York. He then became the managing director and partner of...
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Andreas Papandreou
April 2, 1957 - September 18, 2017
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org.
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Frances Bennett Gardner
January 24, 1946 - September 17, 2017
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Red Cross at redcross.org.
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Richard Ludolph Smith
July 19, 1925 - September 16, 2017
Smith, Richard L. (Dick)Dick Smith died peacefully on Sept 16th, 2017 at age 92.He was born in Atlanta GA to Ludolph A. Smith and Estelle Jones Smith in 1925. He graduated Boys High in Atlanta, served in the US Navy in WWII in the South Pacific, Guam and Shanghai. He later earned a BS in Biology from Emory University. Dick worked at Lockheed Georgia for over 30 years, published many scientific...
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William A. Bezaire
May 4, 1927 - September 16, 2017
The family of William A Bezaire sadly, but proudly announces that he has retired to the place he worked for all his life – heaven. Born on May 4, 1927, the oldest of four children to Lawrence and Zelda Bezaire, “Bill” grew up in Detroit Michigan. At the age of 7, Bill was involved in an automobile accident and suffered a compounded fractured skull from which the doctors...
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Clarence Earnest Morris
March 6, 1928 - September 15, 2017
Clarence E. Morris, Jr, 89, a longtime resident of Atlanta died September 15, 2017. He was born in Asheville, NC, and grew up in New London, Albemarle and Asheboro, NC. He joined the United States Marine Corps in June, 1945, at age seventeen. He was trained for the invasion of Japan, but was diverted to China after Truman dropped the A-Bombs. Upon returning from military service, he...
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Bernard Paul Besal
November 28, 1959 - September 15, 2017
Bernard P. Besal, age 57, passed from this earth on Friday, September 15, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Robert J. Besal and Helen Marie Besal. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his 8 older siblings Bob, Mike, Betty, Dee, Richard, Joe, Helen, and Bill, his daughter Tiffany and her husband Stuart, his beloved grandson John, and many nieces and nephews....
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Dinorah Figueroa Jallouk
October 4, 1940 - September 9, 2017
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at Stjude.org.
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Andrew James Netherton
January 15, 1972 - August 28, 2017
Andrew James Netherton passed away peacefully and without warning at his home in Lawrenceville on August 28, 2017. Andrew’s dog, Max, was resting lovingly at his feet. Andrew, age 45, was born in Danville, Illinois on Jan. 15, 1972. He was predeceased by his little sister, Julie Kays Netherton, his Aunt Creola Kuyrkendall and his uncle, Capt. James G. Kays. Andrew is survived by his loving...
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Nelle Kee Earley
November 24, 1921 - August 23, 2017
Nelle Kee Earley, 95, of Brookhaven died peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. She is survived by her daughters; Carol McCleskey of Adairsville, Ga and Johnette Kamin of Lilburn, Ga. Grandchildren Thaddeus McCleskey, Amanda Edwards, Chris McCleskey (Amy) and Michael Kamin. Three great-grandchildren Zachary Posey, Alexandria Posey and Will McCleskey. Nieces and nephews. Nelle was preceded...
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Emily Green
November 13, 1920 - August 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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Marcia Jeanne Schad
March 30, 1948 - August 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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Walter Hays Pickens
November 19, 1922 - August 9, 2017
Walter Hays “Buddy” Pickens of Atlanta died Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at the age of 94, after a brief illness. He was born on November 19, 1922, in Fitzgerald, Georgia to Frank Leslie Pickens and Ethyl Walter Johnson Pickens. He attended Boys Tech in Atlanta, served in the Navy during World War II, and, in 1947, married Mary Anne Cook, who was literally “the girl next door....
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Frank Coffey
July 4, 1953 - August 6, 2017
Frank Edward Coffey of Atlanta died after an extended illness on August 6, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Rose, and daughter, Anne, cousins in North Carolina, and numerous friends in Atlanta.Frank was born in Asheville, North Carolina on July 4, 1953 to Ernest and Ula Coffey. He grew up in Doraville, GA and graduated from Sequoyah High School with a joint degree from Dekalb College. He...
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Peggy B. Davis
September 9, 1932 - August 3, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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Laurice Spruill
February 11, 1932 - August 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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David Richard Graham
August 30, 1937 - July 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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Karen Renee Williams
July 31, 1967 - July 29, 2017
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from 1-6 PM in the Drawing Room. A Celebration of her life will be held at 7 PM in the chapel. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Lawton, Oklahoma. The family requests flowers to be sent to Oklahoma.
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Leila Cyrilene Parkinson
August 7, 1925 - July 29, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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Jane Odom Carter
March 5, 1931 - July 27, 2017
Jane Willcox Odom Carter, born in Ocala, FL on March 5, 1931, died peacefully at home on July 27, 2017 in Atlanta, GA. Born to the late Herbert Hinson Odom and Martha Ruth Willcox Odom, Jane graduated from the University of Montevallo in Alabama and attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond pursuing graduate studies in Social Work. Jane began her career as a child welfare social...
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Frederick A. Mathews
April 4, 1932 - July 24, 2017
Fred Mathews, 85, died on July 24, 2017 in his home after a long fight with Parkinson’s disease. He was a retired Colonel with the United States Marine Corps from which he proudly served and received many honors. Fred is survived by his wife, Patricia and his two children; son, Tim Mathews (Elaine) and daughter, Terri Breach (Bill). He is also survived by grandchildren, Lauren (Ian), Will...
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William MARSDEN
June 30, 1934 - July 21, 2017
William T. Marsden, 83, died Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Village Park at Spaulding Assisted Living Facility in Norcross, GA. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Ann (Spencer) Marsden; sons, Christopher Marsden and partner, Alex Lowe; William M. Marsden and wife Christie Marsden; and grandson William J. Marsden. Born and raised in Grosse Pointe, MI, Mr. Marsden was the son of William E. Marsden and...
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Joan Ross Spratt
June 28, 1924 - July 19, 2017
Joan Ross Spratt passed away quietly at her home in Milton, GA on July 19, 2017 at the age of 93. She was born Joan Priscilla Beryl Ross on June 28, 1924, to Stuart and Mary Ross of Staten Island, NY, but called Atlanta her home for the last 65 years. Growing up on Staten Island during the 1930’s and 40’s, Joan had many interesting and life-affecting experiences. During the Great...
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Linda Grant Hulsey
November 18, 1940 - July 16, 2017
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org
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William F. Bartee
October 13, 1941 - July 15, 2017
William (Bill) Fletcher Bartee, Jr. (age 75) died on July 15, 2017 after a year-long illness. Although he was born in Brunswick, Georgia on October 13, 1941, Bill lived most of his life in Atlanta. While at Northside High School (Class of 1959), he earned the rank of Eagle Scout, ran track, served in the ROTC, and graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate. He received a B.A. in English...
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Nancy Laure Culp
June 3, 1932 - July 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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Yong S. Yi
August 6, 1934 - July 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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Sandra J. UNRUH
July 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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John Linus Duffy
December 16, 1954 - June 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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Joseph C. McCloskey
October 4, 1954 - June 30, 2017
Joe McCloskey died June 30, 2017 after a decade long struggle with diabetes, kidney and heart disease. Joe was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 4, 1954 to James Thomas McCloskey, Jr. and Elizabeth (Betty) Cook McCloskey.He attended Young Harris College and was a member of Kappa Tau Omega. Joe excelled in Sales during his lengthy career with Hardware Specialty. In his spare time he enjoyed...
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John Ralph Silva
June 26, 1921 - June 30, 2017
A loving and devoted husband, and exemplary father passed away peacefully June 30, 2017. Predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Lottie (nee Behrend), he is survived by his daughter, Sharon.Born 1921, in Berlin, Germany, John was the son of a cigar manufacturer, Leo, and Amalie (Holz), and younger brother of Ingeborg. His father was arrested by the Nazis, and later his mother, sister and her...
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Sylvia Peritz O'Rear
August 21, 1924 - June 30, 2017
Sylvia O'Rear from Brookhaven passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 in Atlanta. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 2, 2017 from 2-4 pm at H.M. Patterson and Son Oglethorpe Hill in Brookhaven. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 11 am at Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers,...
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Frank P. Burns
October 29, 1928 - June 29, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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Anne Lynn Van Buren
March 26, 1947 - June 28, 2017
Anne Lynn Van Buren passed away peacefully on June 28, 2017 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Born on March 26, 1947 to parents Martin Leroy Van Buren and Virginia Wynne Van Buren Jones Hall, in Atlanta, GA, she went by Lynn and spent her life bucking convention and helping others. Lynn's childhood was spent in Southwest Atlanta on Beatty Avenue near Perkerson Park where she loved...
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Mark Edward Allison
February 6, 1967 - June 27, 2017
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Atlanta Humane Society or to a local animal shelter of your choice.
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Phyllis Ramage Frost
November 25, 1923 - June 26, 2017
Phyllis R. Frost passed away peacefully on June 26, 2017 at the age of 93 with her two daughters at her bedside. Known by her family and friends as “Frosty”, she will forever be remembered as a fun-loving and caring person who loved a great laugh more than most. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Walter E. and Esther N. Ramage; sister, Carol Fyffe; brother, William Ramage...
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Frances M. Camp
February 23, 1925 - June 23, 2017
Mrs. Frances M. Camp of Atlanta, GA, passed away surrounded by family in her home Friday, June 23, 2017. Mrs. Camp was born on February 23, 1925 in Atlanta, GA. She graduated Chamblee High School in 1943. In 1985, after 37 years of work, she retired from Southern Bell AT&T. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Camp Davis of Suwanee, GA; daughter-in-law, Edna Camp of Cumming, GA; seven...
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Martha Purdue
October 3, 1926 - June 23, 2017
Martha Massar Purdue, of Monroe, GA, passed away June 23, 2017 at age 90. She was born in Atlanta, GA to Harvey Fischel and Julia Clay Fischel. Martha attended Commercial High School in Atlanta. She was married to John Massar and later John Purdue. Martha worked in accounts receivable for Ziegler Tools for almost 40 years. She was a past President for the Ladies Auxiliary of the Atlanta-Northlake...
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Richard Burton Hicks
December 12, 1935 - June 19, 2017
Mr. Richard B. Hicks Sr. died peacefully in bed on the 19th of June 2017 in Atlanta, GA at the age of 81. Richard B. Hicks Sr. is survived by his Wife- Alta Hicks of Atlanta, GA, Daughters- Annette Akers of Sylvester, GA, Gwen Seagle, Kim Hicks, and Son- Burt Hicks, of Atlanta, GA. He leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Richard was born on December 12, 1935 in Atlanta, GA to...
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Wendell BOSSEN
November 11, 1933 - June 15, 2017
On Thursday, June 15, 2017, Wendell John Bossen passed away. Wendell was 83, the youngest son of Hans and Clara Bossen, born to them in Vienna, South Dakota on November 11, 1933. He was preceded by his beloved wife Jean, formerly Jean Davidson of Bryant, South Dakota. Wendell is survived by his children, Monica Johnson and Mark Bossen, and his grandchildren, Dana Bossen and Aaron Bossen.Wendell...
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Josephine Farrell Bailey
March 19, 1933 - June 12, 2017
Services for Josephine Farrell Bailey will be held at the Cathedral of Christ The King on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 10:00 AM.
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Noreen O'Donnell Leonard
September 11, 1934 - June 11, 2017
Services for Noreen O'Donnell Leonard will be held in New York under the direction of Fred H. McGrath and Son Funeral Home in Bronxville, NY 914-337-6770
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Benny G. Ross
May 20, 1943 - June 7, 2017
Benny G. Ross, 74, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. He was born in Chamblee, GA on May 20, 1943. Benny graduated from Chamblee High School. He was married to Joyce Terrell on September 12, 1964. He worked in the restaurant industry for Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Old Hickory House from where he retired. He was a member of Brookhaven United Methodist Church. Benny...
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Christopher Curry
September 6, 1975 - June 6, 2017
Christopher Len Curry, 41, passed away unexpectedly on June 6 at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, GA. His husband, Jason Phoebus, the love of his life was by his side. Christopher was born on September 6, 1975, in Bloomington, IN. He grew up with a large extended family with whom he enjoyed sharing holidays and events throughout his life. He was a graduate of Bloomington High School...
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Ruth Webster Trousdale
July 6, 1935 - June 4, 2017
Services for Mrs. Ruth Webster Trousdale will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the Drawing Room of H.M. Patterson and Son Oglethorpe Hill in Brookhaven. Following the service, a reception will be held to fellowship with friends.
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Charles Hardy
August 10, 1942 - June 4, 2017
Charles Russell Hardy, who resided in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on August, 12, 1942. Mr. Hardy graduated from Gainesville High School and attended college in Georgia. Charles and Ann Woodfin Hardy were married on June 22, 1974 in Macon, Georgia. Mr. Hardy was retired and had enjoyed a career in...
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Jean BOSSEN
May 10, 1937 - May 23, 2017
On May 10, 1937, spring daybreak comes to a small farmhouse on the South Dakota prairie. The sounds breaking the quiet of the prairie are the unmistaken hungry cries of the newborn as God’s Planet Earth welcomes the firstborn child of Raymond and Linda Davidson. For the next eighty years and thirteen days this child, Jean Davidson, will leave her footprints on the sands of the planet and...
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Alwilda Lewis Wallace
February 17, 1917 - May 22, 2017
Alwilda Lewis Wallace, age 100, died in Atlanta, GA on May 22, 2017. Her body was cremated and the ashes will be interred in the family plot in Blue Springs, MO. No service will be held. There is no immediate family.
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Alice Pittman
August 24, 1933 - May 21, 2017
Alice Welch Pittman, Age 83, of Brookhaven, passed away Sunday May 21 following a brief illness. She was a great lady, a loving mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, and a wonderful friend. Alice was born in Eatonton Georgia and had lived in the Brookhaven area since 1959, where she retired following careers with General Electric and Weight Watchers. She was a member of the Brookhaven United...
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Debra Yvonne Schultz
September 15, 1936 - May 20, 2017
Debra Yvonne Tilley Schultz passed away on May 20th, 2017 after a short illness. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 25th at H.M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill, 4550 Peachtree Rd. NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Debra was born in Morganton N.C. She was a flight attendant in the late 50’s in Miami, where she met her husband, George Henry...
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Joseph B. Simpson
August 30, 1932 - May 18, 2017
Services for Mr. Simpson will be held on in Maryland under the care of Pope Funeral Homes in Forestville. 301-568-4100
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Betty Galloway Carringer
January 27, 1932 - May 17, 2017
Betty Galloway Carringer, died May 17, 2017 at the age of 85. Betty was born January 27, 1932 in Young Harris, Georgia to the late Mary Adams Galloway and Willis Harvey Galloway. Preceded in death by her husband of forty-one years, Ralph L. Carringer, Betty is survived by their three daughters, Jennifer Carringer Langley of Austin, Texas, Debbie Carringer (Fred) Spangler, of Dunwoody, Georgia,...
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Mary Clark Brown
January 21, 1929 - May 17, 2017
January 21, 1929 - May 17, 2017Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Clark Brown will be celebrated on Monday, May 22, at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Reverend William T. Hao will preside.The visitation will take place Sunday, May 21, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM and will be followed by a rosary at HM Patterson and Son - Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, Atlanta, GeorgiaMary died peacefully,...
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Patricia Marshburn
February 27, 1926 - May 17, 2017
Patricia Marshburn, age 91, died on May 17 following a short illness. She was born to Howard and Emma Dowd of Manchester CT on February 27, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph H. Marshburn, Jr., her son Joseph H. Marshburn, III and her sister, Dorothy Prentice of Lakeland, Fl. Pat’s husband was an executive with the Coca Cola Co. This resulted in several...
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Timothy Kevin McNamara
June 8, 1953 - May 15, 2017
Timothy Kevin McNamara, 63, passed away on May 15, 2017. For 29 years, Tim worked at Georgia Systems Operation Corporation in the IT department. He was a beloved brother, uncle and friend to many. Tim was known for his appreciation of a good cocktail and a pretty woman. His hobbies included watching TV, especially westerns, Clint Eastwood movies and admired animals. The family would like to...
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Barbara McDermott
May 11, 1931 - May 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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Paul E. BELLINO
May 6, 1934 - May 13, 2017
Dr. Paul E. Bellino, age 83 of Atlanta, GA, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2017.He was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 6, 1934 to Rosario and Ruth Bellino. Dr. Bellino received a Bachelor of Science degree in Theology from Nyack Missionary College in May 1961. He also received a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Atlanta University in June 1969 and he then received a Doctor of Ministry...
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Presley Daniel Yates
December 8, 1918 - May 12, 2017
P. Daniel Yates, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, May 12th. He was born on December 8, 1918 to Presley Daniel Yates and Julia Richardson Yates. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret, and his siblings Charles, Fran and Alan.Dan attended Boys High and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1941. He served in the Army during World War II. After the...
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Shana Lynn Knotts
October 9, 1967 - May 6, 2017
Shana Lynn Knotts, 49, of Brookhaven, GA passed away Friday, May 5, 2017. Born in Kokomo, IN to parents James and Jo Ann Knotts, Shana graduated from Purdue University in Nursing and most recently worked for Piedmont Eye Consultants. Shana had a huge and giving heart and was devoted to all pets, especially her own. She loved the outdoors, participating in sports including adventure racing,...
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Emilie Jane Scheels
April 28, 1975 - May 4, 2017
Emilie Jane Scheels, age 42, died unexpectedly from medical complications on May 4, 2017, in Atlanta, GA. Emilie was born on April 28, 1975, in Norwalk, CT. She grew up in Westport, CT and McLean, VA, where she graduated from Langley High School. Emilie attended James Madison University where she earned degrees in anthropology and geology. She also later earned a degree as a physical therapy...
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John Joseph Cawley
June 25, 1929 - May 3, 2017
John Joseph “Jack” Cawleyb. Cleveland, Ohio 6/25/1929d. Roswell, Georgia 5/03/2017John Joseph “Jack” Cawley entered into his eternal rest peacefully on May 3, 2017. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 61 years Alice, his brother William V. Cawley (wife Lois), his children Brian (wife Shannon), Neil (wife...
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Mildred Idell White Thomas
November 8, 1919 - May 2, 2017
Mildred White ThomasNovember 8, 1919-May 2, 2017Mildred White Thomas, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great - great grandmother died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee.She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Adair Thomas; daughters, Sandra Jean Payne and Marcia Gail Miller Landvater.Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Linda T. Newton (Atlanta, GA), Joan Guth...
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Rex Bartlett Simms
August 5, 1930 - April 30, 2017
Rex Bartlett Simms passed away on April 30th, 2017 in Atlanta surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was born August 5th, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to The Reverend Rex Clift Simms and Kathleen Wilson Simms. Rex is survived by his wife Joy Simms, brother Kent Simms, children Renee , Doug, George, Emily, grandchildren Sharon, Jamie, Shawn, Jessica, Eric, Colin, great grandchildren...
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Timothy Joseph O'Shea
February 23, 1968 - April 30, 2017
Tim O’Shea of Norcross, a writer and editor on popular culture and former editor and marketing specialist for NAC International Inc., died Sunday, April 30, after a long illness. He was 49.O’Shea, an author, editor and blogger on popular culture topics, including comic book art and artists, had his own blog and contributed to other publications. He co-founded Smash Pages comics blog....
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Mary Johnson Myrick
November 9, 1920 - April 26, 2017
Mary Johnson Myrick, 96, of Orlando, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.Born November 9, 1920 in Orlando, Florida, she was the daughter of Benjamin Clay Johnson and Frances Gordon Stone Johnson. In 1942, she married Julian Myrick. She was a loving and dedicated wife and mother and greatly loved by her husband, Julian, and her four children. Mary...
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Natalie Strong Alden
November 7, 1924 - April 23, 2017
Mom passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 23rd at the age of 92. She is now free of her earthly confinements and on to her great reward with our Lord Jesus Christ. Born Natalie Jean Strong in Rockland, MA November 7, 1924 and graduated class of 1942 from Rockland High School. Mom is predeceased in death by her Husband Ray Alden, Father and Mother, Raymond Eliot and Dorothy Hayes...
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Gary O'Neal King
December 18, 1953 - April 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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Victor John Eberhard
October 3, 1923 - April 20, 2017
Victor John Eberhard, 93, passed away on April 20. Vic was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth “Bette” Jones, his grandson, Andrew Bright Eberhard, and his four siblings. Born on October 3, 1923 in Garfield, New Jersey, Vic lived his days by the creed “God, family, country.” Vic proudly served in the United States Army for twenty years, retiring with the...
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Kenneth Diekroeger
May 23, 1931 - April 19, 2017
Kenneth H. Diekroeger of Brookhaven, Georgia rejoined his beautiful wife, Arlene in heaven Wednesday afternoon (4/19). Ken was born in West Salem, WI and was the youngest of 12 children. He was an avid athlete and sports fan, Ken loved cheering on the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and Stanford Cardinal. Ken graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Madison with a degree in accounting and...
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Sarah Margaret Smith
February 16, 1915 - April 19, 2017
Sarah Margaret Hopkins Smith (102) died April 19, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born February 16, 1915, in Atlanta, Georgia, to James Harrison Hopkins and Sarah Florence Taylor Hopkins. A graduate of Atlanta Girls High, Smith attended the University of Georgia.Smith began working for Southern Bell in 1935, retiring in 1980 after a 45-year career which ended as executive secretary to the...
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Marianna Dennis North
June 30, 1923 - April 19, 2017
Marianna Dennis North at the age of 93, passed away peacefully in the night to join her late husband, Peter North in heaven. Having resided in the Brookhaven area for over 50 years, she is survived by her sister, Violet Tierney, niece, Mary Amerson and several great nieces. She will forever be remembered by her style, wit and unconditional love. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 21...
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John Alexander Hewitt
October 20, 1922 - April 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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Helen Marie Gassen
December 23, 1932 - April 15, 2017
Helen Cullity Gassen, 84, died on April 15th, 2017. She was born in Troy, NY on December 23rd, 1932 to William Cullity and Mary Agnes Casey. She is survived by her son Jim (Maureen) Gassen Jr. of Princeton, IL, daughter Helene (Clyde) Lollis of Atlanta, and first cousin Sister Marie Wilson, CSJ of Latham, NY. Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Jim Sr. Helen and Jim...
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Alene Burton
May 24, 1934 - April 13, 2017
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David Hawthorne Reid
July 19, 1961 - April 13, 2017
David Hawthorne Reid, age 55, died at home, where he wanted to be, surrounded by family, after a courageous 10-year battle with kidney cancer. He was a man of extraordinary intellectual ability and an unfailing dry wit; he had an encyclopedic knowledge of sports and music, a passion for coaching, and great enthusiasm for playing cards, tennis, and golf. Professionally, he was an actuary with...
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Allan B. Johnson
June 25, 1944 - April 12, 2017
JOHNSON, Jr., Allan Barrett (Al), age 72, died peacefully on the afternoon of April 12 at Hospice Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on June 25, 1944 in New York City to Allan Barrett Johnson and Margaret Frances Carson Johnson, Allan grew up in Atlanta and attended North Fulton High School, graduating from The Westminster Schools. After earning a degree in economics from Yale University in 1966...
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James Emmett Roach
September 8, 1925 - April 12, 2017
James E. Roach, 91, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at home in Atlanta, surrounded by his family. He was born September 8, 1925 in Chicago to Cecile D. and James E. Roach Sr. Mr. Roach joined the Navy serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. While studying engineering at the University of Alabama, he met the love of his life, Patricia Bagwell. After graduation, they married at Cathedral...
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Valerie Adams Fleming
August 25, 1957 - April 9, 2017
Valerie Adams Fleming, 59, from Brookhaven went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday April 9, 2017. She is survived by her former husband of 32 years Craig, two sons Adam (Jana) and Austin, and granddaughters Emerson and Hollis. Also surviving is her mother Ethel (Bruce), sisters Laura (Johnny) and Carolyn, brothers Sydney and John (Janella), seven nieces, and two nephews. She was preceded...
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Ruth Hall Hinsdale
May 2, 1951 - April 9, 2017
Ruth Ann Hall Hinsdale passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the age of 65. Ruth was an inspiration of bravery and faith to her family and all who knew her before and during her battle with ALS. As her disease progressed, the minister of her church in Charlotte asked her to write devotional messages for the employees of the Church twice a month which she did for 2 years until...
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Ilse Schaefer Judd
October 16, 1929 - April 6, 2017
Ilse Elfriede Gschwind (Ilse Schaefer-Judd) passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 6, 2017. She was born on October 16, 1929 in Nurnberg, Germany to her parents Ernst Holz and Babette Gschwind. Together they immigrated to the U.S. on October 4, 1948. She, along with her parents were actively involved in building the German community in Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is...
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Jane Mulkey Green
November 16, 1921 - April 5, 2017
Jane Mulkey Green, 95 of Atlanta, GA passed away April 5, 2017 at her home in Lenbrook Square after an extended illness. Jane was born in Millen, GA on November 16, 1921 to the late Dr. Q. A. Mulkey and Mary Julia Brinson.After graduating from Millen High School she graduated from Wesleyan College in Macon, GA. In 1944 she moved to Atlanta where she taught English at Washington Seminary and...
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Enrique Dorta
July 29, 1932 - April 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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James D. Fotos
October 26, 1929 - April 2, 2017
James D. Fotos was born in Politsani, Epirus, Greece. At age 13 he escaped from Politsani with his uncle, Basil J. Photos to Athens, where he did not see his parents or family for forty years. In 1955, at the age of 22 he came to the United States to live with relatives. He lived in Chicago, Illinois in the winter and in the summer he lived in Philadelphia and worked at the public pool that...
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Thomas Robertson
March 29, 1923 - April 2, 2017
Thomas I Robertson (94) died peacefully on 2 April 2017.Predeceased by his wife Mary – the love of his life-and his son Tom, he is survived by daughter Kathy andgrandson Donald, He was born and raised in Carrollton, GA.and went on To UGA, WWII and attained his law degree fromEmory University in 1949. After 32 years in finance he retiredfrom Citigroup.Tom was most proud of his service to...
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Lynda Hoerler
October 29, 1957 - March 30, 2017
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Albert Leroy Crittenden
November 17, 1932 - March 28, 2017
Albert Leroy (Roy) Crittenden, Jr, of Dunwoody, Ga. was born November 17, 1932 delivered by his Grandfather B.C. Powell in Villa Rica, GA, and departed this world March 28, 2017 and is now present with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His early life was in Darien, GA, followed by grade school and high school in Waynesboro, GA. He attended North GA College for two years in Dahlonega, GA. He...
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Catherine N. Macris
August 13, 1928 - March 28, 2017
Mrs. Catherine Macris, of Atlanta, passed away Tuesday, March 28, after a brief illness. Mrs. Macris was born and raised in Atlanta. She graduated from Girl’s High and attended Agnes Scott College. Mrs. Macris was preceded in death by her parents, Nick and Maria Macris of Atlanta; her sister, Sophia Alexandrides and brother, Demetri Macris, also of Atlanta. She is survived by her sister,...
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Jacqueline Resh
September 28, 1933 - March 27, 2017
Jacqueline “Jackie” A. Resh of Falmouth, ME and formerly of Dunwoody, GA, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017. She was pre-deceased by the love of her life, Phillip K. Resh, on September 1, 2014.Since Phillip’s death she had been residing in Maine with her daughter Katherine and family. She was the only child of the late Lewis C. Aulbert and Beulah B. Aulbert. Born in Greensboro,...
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William David Foshee
November 4, 1938 - March 25, 2017
William David Foshee, III passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the age of 78. William is predeceased by his parents, William and Jewell Foshee of Wrens, Georgia. William was born in Columbus, Georgia in 1938. He graduated from North Fulton High School in 1956 and went on to earn a Degree in Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1960. His early career took him to San Francisco with the Coca...
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Frances Stevens Ridgway
December 11, 1922 - March 25, 2017
Frances Stevens Ridgway departed this life on March 25, 2017, at the Atlanta senior facility, Sunrise at Buckhead. She was born in Athens, Georgia, December 11, 1922, the youngest of the late Cronner and Ada McConnell Ridgway. She spent her early years in Comer, GA, until the family moved to Florida where Frances graduated from Miami Senior High School. She earned an AB Degree in 1944 from...
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James Patrick Leonard
November 28, 1930 - March 24, 2017
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Edna Snelling Thigpen
February 21, 1919 - March 23, 2017
Edna Snelling Thigpen, age 98, of Doraville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2017. Mrs. Thigpen was born in Tignall, Georgia on February 21, 1919. She was the oldest of seven children of Dora Brooks Snelling and Edwin David Snelling. Mrs. Thigpen attended Georgia State College for Women, and was employed by Georgia Power Company until her retirement. Edna’s love for her...
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Vivian J. Garvey
July 13, 1926 - March 22, 2017
Vivian Garvey, 90, of Lawrenceville passed away on March 22, 2017. Services will be held on Sunday, March 26, at Chamblee First United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m., visitation at 2:00.Preceded in death by parents Levern and Edna Johnson, brother Donald Johnson, and her husband of 55 years Thomas Garvey. She is survived by daughter Pat Yount and husband Mark, granddaughter Erin Dickinson and...
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Julia Scott
April 20, 1925 - March 22, 2017
Julia Billsup Carter Scott“Julia”(1925-2017) Julia was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended high school at Washington Seminary and graduated from the University of North Carolina with a degree in English. She married Charles Scott, her true love of 67 years, in 1950. They went on to raise four children. Julia was a member of the Junior League and volunteered at Second...
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Philip Glen Strickland
January 12, 1938 - March 19, 2017
Please join the family to honor the life of Philip Glen Strickland on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 3pm in the chapel of H.M Patterson and Son Oglethorpe Hill. Following the service, the family will host a reception to fellowship with friends.
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Donald Crawford Vann
September 6, 1926 - March 19, 2017
Donald Crawford Vann of Atlanta, Georgia passed away peacefully on March 19, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. He is survived by his daughter Vicki Vann Carayiannis, grandsons Alexander Carayiannis and Robert Rountree and son-in-law Ken Large. His wife, Virginia Corby Vann and two daughters, Virginia Vann (Ken Large) and Lynn Rountree preceded him in death. He and Virginia celebrated their 66th...
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Mary Humenik
October 14, 1916 - March 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Cha, Atlanta, GA.
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