Obituaries
Robert Bruce Finney
May 20, 2010
Mr. Bob Finney, age 77, of Atlanta, GA, passed away quietly on Thursday, May 20, 2010. Bob is survived by his wife Jean. He was preceded in death by his two daughters Deborah Jean and Leslie Denise. Bob was born in Spencer, Tennessee and grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Abilene Christian University and Texas Christian University, where...
Martin George Moeser
May 18, 2010
Martin George Moeser, of Clarkston, GA, passed peacefully on May 18, 2010. He was a loving brother, cousin and friend to many. Long involved in social work in the Atlanta area, he touched the lives of countless individuals.
Martin was born in Long Island, New York on October 26, 1951 to the late George Adam Moeser and Dorothy Marjorie Roman....
Margaret Hamilton Patrick
May 18, 2010
Mrs. Margaret Patrick, 84, of Decatur, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. She is survived by her son, Richard Patrick of Washington, DC; daughter, Kathie Carter of Tucker; grandsons, Lance Patrick and Ryan Carter; and three great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 21st at 1:30 p.m. at White Chapel Memorial Park, 1832 Pleasant Hill...
Frances Kitchens Quinn
May 18, 2010
Mrs. Frances Gaynell Kitchens Holloway Quinn, 72, of Atlanta, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 after 10 years of struggling with cervical cancer. She attended Jackson High School in Jackson, GA. She retired after thirty-five years of service with the United States Postal Service. She was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Violet Lynn Holloway-Hickox who passed away in 2006...
Colie Wilson, Jr.
May 17, 2010
Mr. Colie Wilson, Jr. died Monday, May 17,2010 after a long illness. He was born in the Pea Ridge Community of Decatur, GA on October 19, 1942 to the late Colie and Annie Wilson and a large family of 14 children. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joan ; two daughters Susan Bates, Pam and Rod Sieg,...
Marian Elizabeth Olansky, M. D.
May 17, 2010
Marian Freehafer Olansky was born in Washington D.C. in 1918 and grew up there. She was a wonderful student. She attended George Washington University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1940. She graduated from medical school in 1944, also from George Washington. She completed training in Pediatrics in Washington, then Pediatric Allergy at Duke University. Between 1947 and 1952, she...
Norman S. Young
May 17, 2010
Mr. Norman S. Young of Decatur died Monday, May 17, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Juanita B. Young; and several great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, May 20, 2010 in the chapel of Decatur Presbyterian Church with Dr. Todd Speed officiating. Interment will be in Eastview Cemetery at 10:15 am...
Roberta Locke Jackson
May 17, 2010
Mrs. Roberta Locke Jackson of Clarkston passed away Monday, May 17, 2010. She was born May 26, 1923 in Lawrenceburg, TN and started playing piano in church at age 11. She began teaching piano at 12. She graduated from Lawrence County High School as Salutatorian in 1940 and attended Martin College in Pulaski, TN majoring in music. Her family moved...
James E. Maddox
May 17, 2010
James E. Maddox, Sr., age 90, died Monday, May 17, 2010. He was a life-long resident of the Atlanta area and served in the U. S. Army in World War II. Jimmy married the love of his life, Sara Fitts, in 1946 and they raised their three children in East Lake and Decatur. After 31 years of dedicated services to...
Howard H. Palmer
May 16, 2010
Howard H. Palmer, 80, of Atlanta, Georgia died peacefully Sunday May 16, 2010. He was born to the late Grady and Minnie Palmer, September 1929 in Hayesville, North Carolina. He was the second oldest of 7 children. Upon completion of Hayesville High School, he relocated to Atlanta. It was there he met and married Mary Elizabeth McIntyre in 1951. After...
Helen Lewis Gibson
May 14, 2010
Mrs. Helen L. Gibson died Friday, May 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jack L. Gibson who died April 27, 1998. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James M. and Diane Newsome Gibson; daughter and son-in-law, Virginia G. and Dale F. Cannon; grandchildren, Heather M. Cossar and her husband, Dr. J....
Bettye Medlock Wiggins
May 14, 2010
Vilenah Elizabeth Medlock Wiggins ("Bettye") died Friday, May 14, 2010 at her home in Clairmont Oaks in Decatur after a brief illness. She was 93. A 4th generation Atlantan, Bettye Wiggins was a great-granddaughter of Atlanta pioneers John and Amanda Wilson, and John and Sarah Medlock. Bettye was born on January 30, 1917 and saw much growth and many changes...
Forrest Eugene Kelley, Sr.
May 13, 2010
Mr. Forrest E. Kelley, Sr., age 87, of Doraville, GA died Thursday, May 13, 2010. Mr. Kelley was a fighter pilot in World War II, retired Lt. Col. from the Coast Guard Reserve and a retired DeKalb County Police Officer. He was a member of the Silver Wings and Assistant Director of the Shriner’s Staff. He was Past Master of...
Julito T. Salgado
May 12, 2010
Julito T. Salgado of General Trias, Cavite, Phillipines, died on May 12, 2010. Mr. Salgado is survived by his wife, Carmen, daughter and son-in-law, Michael and Christine Hungeling, sons Jason, Joel, and Julito T. Salgado, Jr., sisters Leonora Moya, Erenita and Purification Salgado, brothers Levardo and Edmundo Salgado, grandchildren, Ella Cate and Natalie. A funeral mass will be held at...
Bess Means Hood
May 12, 2010
Mrs. Bess M. Hood, 83, of Decatur died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 after a longtime struggle with Alzheimer’s. She graduated from Auburn University with a degree in music. She dedicated her life to the love and care of her family. She enjoyed the beauty of flowers and taking long drives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and...
Noreen Williams Green
May 11, 2010
Mrs. Noreen Williams Green, of Decatur, GA passed away peacefully on May 11, 2010, after a full life of 90 years. She was born on February 22, 1920 in Ft. Covington, NY. She was married to Richard Paul Green who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Wendy Green Baesel and Airlie Green; grandchildren, Wesley Aycock, Stuart...
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