H.M. Patterson and Son Canton Hill

Kathleen "Kathy" Krank Mooney, age 76, of Roswell, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 28, 2023. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to James and Rita Krank. She graduated from Dominican Academy in New York, NY and Notre Dame College (now part of St. John's University) on Staten Island, NY. Kathy obtained a Master's in Political Science from Syracuse University and later a Master's in Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She was employed by Bryn Mawr College and Agnes Scott College in their career planning offices and later worked as a career management professional for several human resources firms as well as directing her own consulting...

Robert Glenn Bowman, age 88, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Robert (Bob) was a graduate of Grady High School in Atlanta, GA and earned a Bachelor of Science at Georgia Tech graduating in 1956. Additionally he earned a Master's in Business Administration at Ohio State University in Industrial Management. During his years at GA TECH, he was in Air Force ROTC. After GA TECH, he joined the Air Force, was commissioned as First Lieutenant, earned his wings, and piloted B-47's. After graduating from Ohio State, he worked in management consulting for Battelle Memorial Institute, Arthur Young and Ernest & Young. He and two other former employees of Ernest &...

Sarah Macomber Nicholson, age 83, of Marietta, GA passed away on September 19, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1940 in Toledo, OH to the late Charles and Sarah Macomber. Sarah graduated with an Associate Degree from Colby College in Maine. Over the course of her life, she worked in New York City at Sloan Kettering, in Boston at the Children's Hospital, and volunteered at the Children's Home Society of California in Ventura, CA. In her spare time, she enjoyed being a grandmother, traveling, great food (with a good scotch), and spending quality time with friends and family. She lived an extraordinary life. For those who were blessed to have known her, she was the most generous and...

Sarah Macomber Nicholson, age 83, of Marietta, GA passed away on September 19, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1940 in Toledo, OH to the late Charles and Sarah Macomber. Sarah graduated with an Associate Degree from Colby College in Maine. Over the course of her life, she worked in New York City at Sloan Kettering, in Boston at the Children's Hospital, and volunteered at the Children's Home Society of California in Ventura, CA. In her spare time, she enjoyed being a grandmother, traveling, great food (with a good scotch), and spending quality time with friends and family. She lived an extraordinary life. For those who were blessed to have known her, she was the most generous and...

Wayne M. Wills, age 92, of Sandy Springs, GA (formerly of Marietta, GA) passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He is survived by his sister, Laura Fury of Jeffersonville, IN; daughters Kimberly C. Harrell of Marietta, GA, and Wendy C. Pritchett of Loganville, GA, son Wayne (Carrie) M. Wills of Sandy Springs, GA; former wife Marie Wills of Marietta, GA; nephew Gary Wills of Natchez, MS; grandchildren Kristen, Madeline, Emily, and Anna; and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents William and Frances Wills, brother William (Flo) Wills, wife Marilyn R. Wills (Marshall), and son Jeffrey Campbell. Wayne was born in Jackson, MS and studied at Millsaps College before...

James Boyd Lazenby, age 83, of Marietta, GA, suffered a stroke and passed away on September 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. James was given many loving nicknames from friends and family, but was best known as Jim. Jim was born in Auburn, Alabama on September 18, 1939 to A. L. Lazenby and Mamie Thompson Lazenby. One of seven children, his love for his family has been a constant source of joy. He often told stories and discussed his treasured memories with his siblings and his love for his childhood home. He graduated from Beauregard High School and served in the U.S. Army earning the rank of Sergeant. He graduated from Auburn University and was a loyal and enthusiastic Alumni. He...

James Boyd Lazenby, age 83, of Marietta, GA, suffered a stroke and passed away on September 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. James was given many loving nicknames from friends and family, but was best known as Jim. Jim was born in Auburn, Alabama on September 18, 1939 to A. L. Lazenby and Mamie Thompson Lazenby. One of seven children, his love for his family has been a constant source of joy. He often told stories and discussed his treasured memories with his siblings and his love for his childhood home. He graduated from Beauregard High School and served in the U.S. Army earning the rank of Sergeant. He graduated from Auburn University and was a loyal and enthusiastic Alumni. He...

Wendell Bennett Byars, age 84 of Aiken, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice, Austell, Ga. A native of Aiken, Wendell was born on January 16, 1939 to the late John Bernell Byars and Inez Youngblood Byars of Windsor, SC. A avid fisherman, hunter and community leader, Wendell was instrumental in the founding of numerous volunteer fire departments though out Aiken County. Most notably was his involvement with Couchton Fire and Rescue where he served faithfully for over 50 years. He was a member of Couchton Baptist Church and in later years attended his boyhood church, Windsor First Baptist. Wendell was also a member in good standing with...

Raymond Earle Bright, 90, of Roswell, GA passed away July 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty J. Bright and two brothers. Raymond retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service and later retired from Atlanta Gas Light. He is survived by his brother, Wade Bright (Dora), sister Dean Smith, daughter, Shannon David (Alan), son Kevin Bright (Sandy), grandchildren: Jordan, Jason, (Alana), Joseph Grabenhorst (Alison), Hans, Megan (Marcus) and great grandchildren, Gavin, Vivian, Nora and Claire.

Joseph Edwin Phillips, 81, of Kennesaw, GA passed away peacefully, on July 14, 2023 surrounded by his family. Edwin was born November 27, 1941 in Augusta, GA where he attended high school at Richmond Academy. He later graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1964 with a Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering degree and as a Cooperative Student. In 1966, he graduated from Stanford University with an MBA, and completed the Tuck Executive Program at Dartmouth College in 1979. During his time in school, he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity (Georgia Tech), Briaerean Honor Society, and Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. Edwin spent his career at Lockheed Martin...

Joseph Edwin Phillips, 81, of Kennesaw, GA passed away peacefully, on July 14, 2023 surrounded by his family. Edwin was born November 27, 1941 in Augusta, GA where he attended high school at Richmond Academy. He later graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1964 with a Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering degree and as a Cooperative Student. In 1966, he graduated from Stanford University with an MBA, and completed the Tuck Executive Program at Dartmouth College in 1979. During his time in school, he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity (Georgia Tech), Briaerean Honor Society, and Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. Edwin spent his career at Lockheed Martin...

Walter "Walt" Carl Gansser, 79, Marietta, GA passed on to his next adventure on July 5, 2023. Born in Summit, New Jersey on February 10, 1944, Walt was the only child of Carl and Bertha Gansser who were both German immigrants following World War I. He graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1967 with a degree in Business Administration. Walt played football, lacrosse and was most proud of being an original member of the BGSU ice hockey team that converted from a club sport to an NCAA squad. Known as Gator, Walt continued to stay connected to his teammates. He pursued his love of the game after college while entering the corporate world. In 1975, he joined The Coca-Cola Company...

Patsy D. Delohery, age 79 of Marietta died Monday, June 19, 2023. Funeral service will be held Monday, 11:00 am , HM Patterson Canton Hill Chapel with interment to follow at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service. Pat was preceded in death by her husband Pete Delohery. In lieu of flowers, donations is requested to be made supporting The Salvation Army .

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Mark ended a yearlong battle with cancer and passed to his Lord just days before his 47th birthday. He was born in Aiken, SC to Charles Glenn Giddens and Josie Wells Giddens. He moved with his parents to Dudley, GA at age one and to Marietta, GA at age 10. He graduated from Pope High School and attended Kennesaw University and the University of Georgia. Mark was a District Execution Manager for Home Depot and recently celebrated his 24th anniversary. Mark was preceded in death by Grandparents Julian and Gladys Nichols Giddens of Dudley, GA and John Thomas and Laura Woodward Wells of Aiken, S.C. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his two children,...

Patricia Ann Billing, age 86, passed away in the early morning of May 16, 2023, in Marietta, Georgia with her daughters, Lynn and Amy, by her side. Until 2021, she resided in Sidney, Ohio. Known as Patty, she was born on February 14, 1937 - a Valentine with true love in her heart - to Amelia (nee Schilling) and Albert Clark in Chicago, IL. She was raised in Anna, Ohio by her beloved maternal grandmother and aunt in Anna. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years and love of her life, Larry Lynn Billing, also of Anna. Patty is survived by two daughters, Lynn Billing of Atlanta, Georgia, and Amy Billing McCoy, son-in-law Mark, two grandsons, Connor and Parker and puppy Joc, of...

William Dexter Brooks, age 82, of Marietta, Georgia died peacefully in his sleep on April 26, 2023. Dexter was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, and a well-known and respected attorney. Dexter was born on November 23, 1940, in Augusta, Georgia. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, May 16 at 11:00 in the chapel of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta. The family will receive guests following the service during a reception in the Magnolia Room of the church. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donating to Johnson Ferry Baptist Church or the Alzheimer's Association. Please visit www.hmpattersoncantonhill.com to view full obituary.

Eugene Lee Warren, age 77, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 20, 2023. He was born in Dothan, Alabama on February 16, 1946 to Linton Collins Warren and Martha Jane Faulkner (Warren) Payne who preceded him in death. After attending Marion Military Institute, he transferred and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Broadcasting, Journalism and Marketing. Lee started his career at Taft Broadcasting Company as announcer and program director at the Alabama Educational Television Network and was then hired by IBM in 1969. Shortly after starting work with IBM, his country called him to serve. In the Army he was the News Director of...

George A. Mangus, age 83, passed away on April 7, 2023. Son of the late Lawrence and Leva Mangus, George was born on July 22, 1939 in West Virginia. George graduated from West Virginia University in 1964 where he earned a Bachelor degree in Business Administration. While attending WVU, he was a letterman in varsity soccer and was President of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. His career in sales began at the Aetna Life & Casualty and he later became regional sales manager for Addison Wesley Publishing Company. He then founded Camelot Realty Company in 1985 and worked there until retirement. In his spare time, George enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends at Oak...

Marietta, GA - Stephen P. Johnson, 79, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home on April 3, 2023. Born on April 29, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of Thomas P. and Maxine Johnson and brother, Thomas K. Johnson. Steve graduated from Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, 1961. Steve Graduated from Indiana University in 1965. There, he met his beloved wife, Donna. The couple celebrated 57 years of marriage this past February. Steve was a proud and active member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. His son Brad and grandson Chad would later follow in his footsteps, also becoming Betas at the University of Georgia. Steve was an Institutional Stock broker at Robinson-Humphrey for...

The family is devastated to announce the death of Patrick Lane Easterly of Marietta, Georgia, who passed away on March 31st, 2023 at the age of 27. Patrick was the youngest of the three children of Tom and Betsy Easterly, born September 7, 1995 in Dallas, Texas. He moved with his family to Georgia at the age of three and grew up in Marietta, Georgia. He attended Lassiter High School, Chattahoochee Technical College, and Kennesaw State University, graduating in 2020 from a coding camp as a web developer. Patrick wasn't just his career; he was a brilliant, hilarious, and complicated man whose time on this Earth was not long enough. Then again, no amount of time could have contained his...

Mary Evelyn Samples, age 101, of Marietta GA, passed away on March 13, 2023. She was born in Kingwood, WV on January 6, 1922 to the late Mildred Lora Shay and Truman Weaver Ashby. Mary graduated from high school in East Chicago. While raising her three sons alongside her husband Henry K. Samples, she also worked at their local tax collector's office. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed camping with her sisters and all of the children when they were young. She was a talented quilt maker and was very involved with her church family. She also loved flowers and tending to her gardens. Mary Evelyn is preceded in death by spouse, Henry K. Samples; sisters, Dorothy Cunningham, Mickey Selah and...