Obituaries
Larry Lee Mckinney
Nov 20, 2013
McKinney, LarryLarry Lee McKinney, 87, of Atlanta, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Mr. McKinney was the son of Ola C. McKinney. Joining the Navy at 17, he served in the Panama Canal Zone during WWII. He received his BS in Biology from Emory University in 1950 and soon after began his career at Schering Pharmaceuticals where he started...
Mary Jane Burke
Nov 19, 2013
MARY JANE BURKEMary Jane Burke of Atlanta, GA, died peacefully in her sleep on November 19, 2013. She was born on December 19, 1926 in Thomasville, GA to Charles and Lillie Mae Dixon. She was one of five children, and was raised on a farm in Thomas County. Her nurturing nature led her to a career in nursing. She graduated...
Howard Peter Giordano
Nov 18, 2013
H. Peter Giordano, aged 86, passed away peacefully on Monday November 18, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in Philadelphia on June 30, 1927 to the late Dr. Anthony S. and Mary (Spohn) Giordano. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Elizabeth (Stroud) Giordano, daughters Elizabeth (Giordano) Sullivan of Atlanta and Gay Giordano of New York...
Vivienne Long Mccain
Nov 18, 2013
Vivienne McCain, age 97, passed away November 18, 2013 into the presence of her Lord and Savior. She was born in Danielsville, Georgia on February 7, 1916. Her parents were Huldah Elizabeth Landers and Arthur Hamilton Long. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ross McCain, MD, and her daughter, Elizabeth Wilson McCain. She is survived by her...
Frances Virginia Lee
Nov 17, 2013
Frances Virginia Schaudies Lee of Decatur died peacefully Sunday morning at Tender Personal Care Home in Lawrenceville. She was 94. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Robert J. Lee. She is survived by her three daughters, Nancy Lee Neal of Rapid City, SD, Peggy S. Lee of Duluth, Ga., and Sylvia Lee Wharton of...
Bruce Dillard Cumbie
Nov 16, 2013
Bruce Dillard Cumbie, 76, of Lithia Springs, passed away Saturday November 16, 2013. He is survived by sons; Donald Cumbie, Steven Bruce Cumbie and Tracy Mitchell, Step daughters; Connie Merritt and Linda Powell and step sons; Morris George and Glen Pemberton and 18 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday November 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm...
William Norvel Goode Martin
Nov 15, 2013
William N. (Bill) Martin, age 88 of Decatur, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013. Bill was born in Lula, Georgia May 29, 1925 to Noah A. and Ina Buffington Martin. After returning from serving in the US Army Air Corps during WWII as a flight engineer, he attended Georgia Tech and received a BBA from the University of...
Joseph Brent Hawkins
Nov 15, 2013
Joseph Hawkins passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 in Atlanta, GA. He died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family, colorful tie-dye prints, and love and well-wishes from all over. Hawkins, 58, was a devoted father, husband, art teacher, and friend. He lived in Henry County, worked at Stockbridge Middle School, and made countless pilgrimages to New Orleans, where...
Kathryn Adelaide Brookshire
Nov 15, 2013
Kathryn Grant Brookshire (lovingly called Babe by family), 90, went home on November 15, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Luke Brookshire in 1947, her son, Phillip Eugene Brookshire and her daughter, Patricia Ann Nall. She was born on a farm in still-rural Tucker GA, buying her duplex home in Candler Park in 1959 where she...
Betty Garrett Cline
Nov 13, 2013
Betty Garrett Cline, age 84, of Decatur, Georgia, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Betty was a native Atlantan, daughter of Floyd and Effie Erwin Garrett. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law and was admitted to the Georgia State Bar in 1950. She was a staff attorney for the Federal Government for over 20 years....
Elizabeth Virginia Vaughan
Nov 13, 2013
Virginia Newsome Vaughan, 67 of Decatur, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. An active community volunteer and supporter, Virginia touched many lives throughout her career as a social worker in and around the Decatur area. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Science from Florida State University and a Master of Social Work degree from...
Marjory Joyce Bennett
Nov 12, 2013
Funeral services for Joyce Bennett, 88, of Monroe, were held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Betty Swanson officiating. Mrs. Bennett died Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at Avalon Place. She was born in Mississippi and raised in Louisiana. She spent her adult life in Georgia where she worked for the...
Donald Ray Quinn
Nov 11, 2013
Quinn, Donald RayDonald Ray Quinn, 76, of Atlanta, died Monday, November 11, 2013. Mr. Quinn is survived by his daughter, Donna Quinn Bates; step daughters, Vickie H. Bastian and Valerie Simons; step son, Ronnie Holloway; son in law, Raymond Hickox; sisters, Dorothy Sue Holcombe and Mary Jane Cantrell; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren and several nieces...
Vera Lou Elam
Nov 8, 2013
Ms. Vera L. Elam, of Scottdale, died peacefully at home on November 8, 2013. Daughter of the late Jack and Sara Elam, she earned a Masters Degree of Nursing from Emory University in 1975. She retired from Wesley Woods. Survivors include a sister; Jacki Elam of Scottdale, a nephew and four nieces. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 until...
Frank Eugene Blasingame, Ii
Nov 7, 2013
Mr. Frank Eugene Blasingame II, 76 of Atlanta, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013. Frank, was born in Atlanta, and graduated from Decatur High School. He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Betty Rose Blasingame. He is survived by his four children: Susan B. Smith, of Atlanta, Frank E. Blasingame III of Lilburn, Edward L....
James Gammill Pearce
Nov 6, 2013
Dr. Jim Pearce, 78, of Atlanta, passed away November 6, 2013. Dr. Pearce was predeceased by his son, Kipp in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Mary Pearce; son, Ward Pearce of Marietta, GA and grandson, Aidan. Dr. Pearce earned his Bachelor degree from the University of Miami and received his Ph.D. in Education from Georgia State University. Dr....
Barbara Louise Brown
Nov 4, 2013
Mrs. Barbara Ayotte Brown died November 4, 2013. She was born in Elberta, AL on November 30, 1931. As a young woman, Barbara worked in New York City for Household Finance. She met her husband of 23 years, Bartow R. Brown, Sr., while serving in the USO at the Pensacola Naval Base. She later earned an Associate Degree from Pensacola...
Walter Gary Winsett
Nov 2, 2013
Walter Gary Winsett, age 71, passed away peacefully with his family at his side in Atlanta, Georgia, Saturday, November 2, 2013. Gary was born on April 6, 1942, in Huntsville AL. He graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1960, where he was elected as class president. He attended Auburn University, where he was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho...
Louise Owens Mulkey
Nov 2, 2013
Mrs. Louise Owens Mulkey, 88, of Tucker, GA, died Saturday, November 02, 2013. She was a native of Marion County, GA, and a long time resident of Tucker. She retired from E. R. Squibb & Sons (now part of Bristol-Myers Squibb) with over 35 years of service in 1987. Prior to her time with Squibb, Mrs. Mulkey worked for Davison's...
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