Obituaries
Roscoe Charles Tate
Aug 4, 2008
Roscoe Charles Tate, age 95, died peacefully at home the morning of August 4, 2008. Alberta Henderson Tate, his wife of 44 years, passed away in 1984. He is survived by his two sons: James Roscoe Tate of St. Leonard, Maryland, and Albert Lee Tate of Atlanta, Georgia; six grandchildren: Virginia Isaacson of Huntingtown, Maryland; Devon Millward of American Fork,...
John Peeple Tarlton
Aug 4, 2008
John Peeple Tarlton, born December 27, 1924, died August 4, 2008. He was the son of Medley Sikes Tarlton and Harvey Hollis Tarlton of Anson County, North Carolina. He served in The Marine Corps during World War II. He was preceded in death by brothers, James Bryce Tarlton, Harvey Hollis Tarlton, Jr., Ned Tarlton, sisters, Emily T. Cagle, Edna T....
Willis A. Bailey
Aug 4, 2008
Mr. Willis A. Bailey, 87, of Decatur died Monday, August 4th, 2008. A veteran of WWII, he was preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Marie Betenbaugh Bailey. Surviving are his sister, Lillian Page of Lilburn; brother, Harold Bailey of Hiawassee; numerous nieces and nephews; Marie’s family; and his loving K-9 companion, Lady. Graveside services will be held Thursday morning,...
Russell Kenneth Carver
Aug 4, 2008
Russel Kenneth Carver, a kind-hearted soul and beloved brother, son, and uncle, died August 4, 2008. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Carver Echard and her husband, Hurley Echard of Crossville, Tennessee, a nephew, Paxton Bond and his wife, Jaimee Bond of Matthews, North Carolina, two nieces, Ginger Bond and her husband Eric Krajewski of Baltimore, Maryland, and Katie...
Lillian M. Steele
Aug 3, 2008
Lillian went to heaven on August 3, 2008 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Arkansas, daughter of the late Lilah Ford and John Randal Morgan, she had one sister, Eugenia Smoak McLane who preceded her in death. Lillian married the love of her life, Fred “Skip” Steele in 1933 and although they had no children they loved...
William Joseph Kincaid, Iv
Aug 3, 2008
Mr. William Joseph Kincaid, IV, 34, of Winder died Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 while vacationing in Panama City, Florida with his twin daughters. Mr. Kincaid was a wonderful husband and loving father and leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Margaret Kincaid; children, Madeline, Morgan, Amanda, Emme, and Zack; father, William J. Kincaid, III; sister, Kim Costley; aunt, Anais...
Margaret Thompson Griggs
Jul 31, 2008
Mrs. Margaret Thompson Griggs, 94, of Atlanta, formerly of Orange Beach, Alabama, died Thursday, July 31, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garrett Griggs and is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Roger Scott of Tucker; son and daughter-in-law, David and Sandi Griggs of Panama City, FL; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A homemaker,...
Glenn Hall, Jr.
Jul 30, 2008
Major Glenn Hall, Jr., 76, of Monroe, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at his home. He was born on October 18, 1931 in Nutter Fort, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Glenn and Ava Hall. Glenn graduated from Roosevelt-Wilson High School and attended the University of Virginia, Pre-Engineering. He served his country in the U. S. Navy...
Mozelle George Bagby
Jul 30, 2008
Mozelle George Bagby of Atlanta (formerly of Toccoa), Georgia, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2008. She is predeceased by her husband, H. Clay Bagby, Jr. Surviving are three children, H. Clay ("Chip") Bagby III (Danielle) of Atlanta, Chris Bagby (Sanne) of Atlanta, and Betsy B. Wolff (Brad) of Alpharetta. Also surviving are her grandchildren Britton Wren, H. Clay Bagby IV,...
Robert Ray Harroff
Jul 29, 2008
Bob, age 86, of Atlanta, GA, and Fort Mill, SC, passed away Tuesday, July, 29, 2008. He was born in South Bend, IN, July 29, 1922, to the late Roy and Dolly May Harroff. Bob was a member of St. John’sUnitedMethodistChurch in Fort Mill, SC. Bob enjoyed fishing in the north Georgia mountains and gardening at his daughter’s home in...
Hollis Earl Roberts
Jul 29, 2008
Hollis E. Roberts, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Roberts; five sons, Ed Roberts of Winter Garden, FL, Donnie Roberts of Grantville, GA; David Roberts of Williamson, GA, Dennis Roberts of Newnan, GA, Jeffrey Roberts of Atlanta, GA; two stepsons, Jerry Glawson of...
Lillie Griswell Brown
Jul 29, 2008
Mrs. Lillie Ruth Griswell Brown of Blairsville, formerly of Decatur, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, Elias Pinkney Griswell; mother, Trudie Viola Davidson Griswell; and son Philip “Phil” Ray Brown. She is survived by her husband, James Ray Brown; daughter, Dana Sharon Allen and husband Steve of Blairsville; grandson, Shannon Steven Allen of...
Josephine Mclane
Jul 28, 2008
Mrs. Josephine McLane died Monday, July 28, 2008. She was born and raised in Birmingham Alabama. She was a long time member of Druid Hills Golf Club. Mrs. McLane was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Walter. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Scott (Scooter) McLane and Debra Livingston, David and Anita McLane; grandchildren, Corey,...
Manuel Jose Ramirez
Jul 28, 2008
Manuel J. Ramirez, of Tucker, died Monday, July 28, 2008. He was born November 30, 1931 in Managua, Nicaragua. A graduate of LSU and TulaneUniversity, he was a microbiologist at GeorgiaBaptistHospital, EmoryUniversity and the CDC until his retirement. He was an active member of IHM Catholic Church and volunteered tirelessly with the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He is survived...
Geraldine Katherine Stewart
Jul 28, 2008
After a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Mrs. Geraldine Kathryn Stewart, age 85, of Barrington, Illinois, died Monday, July 28, 2008. She is survived by her four children, Janice, Jon, Jody and Jay, her daughter-in-law, Diane; her four grandchildren, Bonnie and her husband, Ryan, Jack, Clayton and Ben, and her three great grandchildren, Evan, Elijah, and Adeline. Those desiring may...
Helen Louise Brogan
Jul 27, 2008
Helen Louise Brogan ("Aunt Sis" to many) was 77 years old at the time of her death on July 27, 2008 in Decatur, Georgia. Helen was born October 4, 1930 in New London, Connecticut. Her beloved parents were Dorcas Whaley and Harry C. Brogan (deceased). She graduated from Robert E. Pitch High School and Connecticut College. A lifelong learner and...
Charles William Mccoy, Sr.
Jul 27, 2008
Mr. Charles “Chuck” McCoy, Sr. of Stone Mountain, died July 27, 2008 at Odyssey House Hospice. Mr. McCoy owned and operated McCoy Testing and Engineering and was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. Mr. McCoy served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War and worked for the Corp of Army Engineers in Virginia. He was a life...
Robert Franklin Cooper
Jul 27, 2008
Robert F. Cooper (Bill), age 95, died on July 27, 2008. He was born September 14, 1912 in Jackson, GA. He began his career as an insurance salesman with Progressive Life. He continued a successful career for 57 years and retired as Senior Vice President, Coastal States Life Insurance Co. and Sun Life Insurance Co., in Atlanta. Frank was the...
Betty Moore Myers
Jul 25, 2008
Betty Moore Myers, 84, a native of Decatur died Friday, July 25, 2008. Betty was a graduate of DecaturGirlsHigh School and attended AgnesScottCollege, where she was an officer of her class each year. She was a long-time active member of DruidHillsUnitedMethodistChurch, United Methodist Women where she served several terms as president and the Agape Circle. Betty was always known for...
Vernon Wyatt Kitchens
Jul 25, 2008
Vernon Wyatt “Bubba” Kitchens died Friday, July 24, 2008. Bubba worked for Callaway Oldsmobile which became Royal Oldsmobile for over 30 years before his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Ledford Kitchens; daughters and sons-in-law, Katherine Maria Kitchens & Benjamin Howard Jordan, Jr. or Statesboro, GA and Elizabeth Anne Kitchens & Stuart Waterman Thomas of Roswell, GA;...
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