Obituaries

Loretta Ann Billingsley

Loretta Ann Billingsley

Aug 7, 2008

Loretta K. Billingsley, 92, passed away August 7, 2008 at Emory Hospital from heart failure.  One of 12 children born to Polish immigrants, she grew up in Garfield, New Jersey.  In 1947, the former model moved to Decatur with her husband, Joseph Wilson Billingsley, Sr. They were founding members of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and School.  When she was...

Roy Wilford Tyre

Roy Wilford Tyre

Aug 7, 2008

Roy Tyre was a father, husband, engineer, church leader, veteran and a “builder”.  His lifelong quest to serve the Lord and learn manifest itself in his family, in leading church youth and building programs, in developing leading edge electrical and communications engineering products, in his passion for fishing and in his patriotism for the United States of America. Roy was...

Helen Jenkins

Helen Jenkins

Aug 7, 2008

Helen W. Jenkins passed away on August 7, 2008 in Franklin, Tennessee. Mrs. Jenkins was a long time resident of Decatur, Georgia.  She was married to Marshall D. Jenkins, who preceded her in death as did her son, Dr. Ronald Jenkins (Kitty).  She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Jenkins Riddle (John) of Nolensville, TN., and five grandchildren, Benjamin Jenkins...

Loretta K. Billingsley

Loretta K. Billingsley

Aug 7, 2008

Loretta K. Billingsley, 92, passed away August 7, 2008 at EmoryHospital from heart failure.  One of 12 children born to Polish immigrants, she grew up in Garfield, New Jersey.  In 1947, the former model moved to Decatur with her husband, Joseph Wilson Billingsley, Sr. They were founding members of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and School.  When she was widowed...

Ruth Mcclintock Carnall

Ruth Mcclintock Carnall

Aug 6, 2008

Ruth Carnal lived her first 18 years in Winner, South Dakota. It was a harsh and unforgiving place and she grew up working hard every day next to her stepfather, Robert on the farm. She loved those times, riding her horse Chuck, driving tractors and taking care of the animals. It gave her strength throughout the rest of her life...

John Peeple Tarlton

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....

Roscoe Charles Tate

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,...

Willis A. Bailey

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Lillie Griswell Brown

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...

Hollis Earl Roberts

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...

Josephine Mclane

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,...

Geraldine Katherine Stewart

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...

Manuel Jose Ramirez

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...