H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel

In Loving Memory of Beverly Margaret Boland Beverly Margaret Boland, n?e Banks, Born on November 30, 1927 in Atlanta Georgia, passed away on December 03, 2023. She was a beloved resident of Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville, Georgia. Beverly was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Lee "Bud" Banks. Mother, Margaret Chesnut Banks and Sister, Martha Banks Gaddis. She also bid farewell to her late husband, Charles Galloway Boland Jr., and her son, Charles Lee Boland. Her memory lives on in the hearts of those who mourn her passing, including her daughter Betsy Hunt Payne and son David Scott Boland. She is also remembered by her grandchildren: Ashley Hunt Snapp (Brent), John Hunt...

Sports Broadcaster/Commentator, humanitarian, husband, father, grandfather and friend ARTHUR G. ECKMAN (Art) died on November 4, 2023, at the age of 81. Born in Salem, Oregon, in April 1942, Art was the son of Harriett Wiseman Eckman and Bruce Page Eckman. Known for his rich, deep, and often said to be 'God-like' voice, Art's professional career spanned more than 55 years in the sports world for which he provided broadcasting and reporting services for over 20 different kinds of sports. If there was a ball involved, whether a football, basketball, baseball, bowling ball, or golf ball or if there was an engine involved, from a motorcycle to a motor boat, Art had the knowledge, wherewithal,...

Sports Broadcaster/Commentator, humanitarian, husband, father, grandfather and friend ARTHUR G. ECKMAN (Art) died on November 4, 2023, at the age of 81. Born in Salem, Oregon, in April 1942, Art was the son of Harriett Wiseman Eckman and Bruce Page Eckman. Known for his rich, deep, and often said to be 'God-like' voice, Art's professional career spanned more than 55 years in the sports world for which he provided broadcasting and reporting services for over 20 different kinds of sports. If there was a ball involved, whether a football, basketball, baseball, bowling ball, or golf ball or if there was an engine involved, from a motorcycle to a motor boat, Art had the knowledge, wherewithal,...

Seymour "Sy" Lichtenfeld, born January 10, 1925 in Gary, IN passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023 after a long and meaningful life. He is survived by his loving daughters Eileen Lichtenfeld, Atlanta, GA, Roberta L. Goldman (Marshall), Atlanta, GA, grandchildren Alex Lichtenfeld, Jacksonville, FL, Elyssa Goldman, Washington, DC and daughter-in-law Ruth Lichtenfeld, Mobile, AL. He was predeceased by his son Dr. Norman Lichtenfeld, and his loving wife of 63 years, Natalie. A veteran and POW from WWII, he went on to graduate from Purdue University. He was an active member of the American EX-POWS, South Alabama Veterans Council, among many other veteran organizations. He will be greatly...

Sandra Baldwin Davis went to be with her Lord Saturday, September 30, 2023. Sandra was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to all that met her. With strength, grace and optimism she had waged a ten year struggle with Alzheimer's. Sandra was born in Louisville, Mississippi October 7, 1938 to James Lloyd Davis and Imogene Gordy Davis. Her early childhood days were spent growing up in both Louisville and Jackson Mississippi where her father had his law practice. At the outbreak of the Korean conflict in 1950 her Dad accepted a call to assist his country and joined the Judge Advocate General Corps. The family moved from Louisville Mississippi to Burlingame, California to Denver,...

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Frederick Van Wagenen, Jr entered into eternal life to be with his Lord and Savior. He died peacefully surrounded by his wife and children. Fred was born June 16, 1946 in Miami, Florida. He was raised in Salisbury, North Carolina, where he attended Boyden High School. He was the son of the late Frederick Van Wagenen Sr. and Mary Leake Neave Van Wagenen. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Betty Gibbs, and his granddaughter Piper Crane. Fred is survived by his wife Doris and their three children, Priscilla Crane (Shilo), Elizabeth Dyson (Barton), and Frederick Van Wagenen IV (Maggie). He is also survived by his grandchildren Madison, Garrett,...

BOWER, William Russell 93. On September 19, Bill Bower left this earth to be reunited with his beloved wife Carol (Crabill) and so many family and friends who preceded him. He leaves behind three adoring children, Ann McCartney, Bill (Marita) and John, six grandchildren Megan, Corbin, Joe, Landon, Benjamin and Maddie, two great grandchildren Forest and Mars, as well as his sister-in-laws Jeanne and Shirley, and many nieces, nephews and their families. In addition to his family, Bill touched so many lives with his generous, engaging, wise and humorous character: neighbors, basketball and baseball players, friends of every age, colleagues and almost anyone he encountered. Bill was born in...

Funeral service for Albert E. Clarke of Atlanta, minister in both the north and south Georgia conferences of the United Methodist Church Dr. Clarke received his BA degree from Emory University in 1957, Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology in 1960 and Doctor of Ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. During his senior year at Emory, he was elected vice-president of the student senate. He was married to the former Elizabeth Anne Stuckey (who preceded him in death in 2016) in 1960 and they had one son, Alan, who is an attorney. Dr. Clarke is survived by his son and son-in-law, Jeffery brown, of north Topsail Beach, NC, one brother, Tol Clarke (Patricia) of...

Thomas Edwards Abernathy IV passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 27, 2023, with his loving family by his side. There are many adjectives to describe Tom (affectionately referred to as TEA): kind, generous, devoted, driven, motivated, witty, thoughtful and loving are only a few. A devoted Christian, a man of high integrity who always lived by the Golden Rule. A man who would accept nothing less than doing his best, from his formative years throughout his entire life, and gladly shared what he had with others. Tom was born to Elizabeth Henry Abernathy and Edwards Selman Abernathy on February 18, 1941, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He followed in his father's footsteps by...

Stephanie "Stacy" Anne French, passed away on July 22, 2023, surrounded in love by her family after a years-long battle with cystic fibrosis. Stacy was born on May 19, 1950, to Harvey and Audrae Thibodeau in Detroit, Michigan. She was the third of 12 children and their oldest daughter. Stacy was preceded in death by her mother, Audrae; her brothers, Keith (Rosemary) and Bill; and her nephew, Joseph. She is survived by her husband, Ted; daughter, Ashley (Mike); and son, Ted III (Flavia); her father, Harvey; siblings Robert, Karen, Marc, Dennis, Barbara (Larry), John, Nancy (Robert), Jody (Tim) and Janet (Kevin); her mother-in-law, Helen and siblings-in-law, Ed (Tracey), Helen (Bruce), Adele...

Carleton Frederick Allen, of Atlanta, passed away at home on April 17, 2023. He lived a full and passionate life as a loving husband and father, doting grandfather and accomplished businessman. He was fiercely devoted to his wife Elizabeth with whom he raised their three children and enjoyed great adventures throughout their 47-year marriage. Those fortunate to have known Carl were drawn to his fun and playful spirit. He was larger than life, generous and endearing. Carl was born to Carleton Frederick Allen and Dorothy Bennett Allen on December 11, 1942 in Riverdale, Maryland and grew up in Dansville, New York. He was a legend with a heart the size of Texas, the one of seven children no...

Robert Stanley Honiball, age 72, of Flowery Branch, Georgia passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Born in Utica, New York. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley D. Honiball, his mother, Harriet S. Honiball and his sister-in-law Colett Schram. He is survived by his wife, Roxann Honiball, his son, Timothy Honiball and daughter-in-law, Mary Schneider. A funeral service for Robert will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 11 AM to 11:45 AM with a reception to immediately follow at HM Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Cancer Society. Fond memories and...

John V. Loconto passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 with his wife of 57 years, Loretta by his side. John was born June 1, 1943 in Utica, New York, the son of Nicola and Anna (Loparco) Loconto, immigrants from Cisternino, Italy. John attended the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. Where in 1965 he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics. He joined IBM that same year and settled in Providence, RI., where Loretta joined him after their marriage in 1966. They were blessed with son John Henry in 1967 while he was serving active duty in the Army, Their lovely twin daughters Karen and Michelle arrived in 1970. In 1972 he and Loretta moved to Wappingers Falls, N.Y. where...

Barbara B Rose, 88, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving friends and family. She was born on September 26, 1934, in Harrisburg, PA, to Dr. Benjamin and Mildred Buyer. She was a longtime resident of Atlanta, GA. Barbara was married to Richard John Livingstone Martin on October 19, 1986, until his passing in 2013. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Buyer. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Rose (Atlanta), four stepchildren, James Martin (Atlanta), Paul Martin (Decatur), Jennifer Centeno (Boulder, CO), and Christine Rose (Seattle, WA), five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Barbara was president and senior partner with New...

Mary Haywood passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 14th. Mary kept her witty personality until the end and will be remembered by those who knew her as an extraordinarily kind and caring person. She was born in Chicago to Marie and Anthony Cook. Mary attended St. Michael's High School in Chicago, Illinois. Following high school, she married the love of her life, Jerry, started a family, and supported him over his long and successful career in business. In the early 1970s, she and Jerry moved their three daughters to Atlanta and eventually settled in Dunwoody, GA. Due to their love of warm weather, Mary and Jerry ultimately moved to the Hammock Dunes community in Palm...

Mary Carolyn Tolbert Smith was born in Oklahoma City on December 13, 1931, to James R. Tolbert and Mary Noble Tolbert. She grew up in Oklahoma City. She attended Classen High School and graduated from the University of Oklahoma where she met her husband, John Dickerson Smith of Clinton, Oklahoma. She moved to Atlanta in 1956 when her husband and family came to develop and run Lenox Square. Carolyn was known for a ready smile and very quick wit. She was easily recognized by her voice and laugh. She was open to people and ideas and took and gave good advice. She was a kind, strong and smart. She was a generous, ready friend who went the extra mile. Her love and values were clear. She...

Arline Elizabeth Garrell of Marietta died January 4, 2023. Mrs. Garrell retired from Cobb County Board of Education where she had a career as a paraprofessional. She was a long-time active member of East Cobb United Methodist Church where she was in VIP, United Methodist Woman, Friendship Sunday School class and taught fourth and fifth grade Sunday School. Arline was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Garrell and is survived by her sons, Rhett Garrell, Drew Garrell; daughter and son-in-law, Lorri and Kris Skaar; grandchildren, Matthew, Wesley, Walker, Carly and Ashlyn Skaar, Jake and Tyler Garrell; and great grandchildren, Jade, Everett and Baker Skaar. In lieu of flowers, contributions...

Julia Roseberry Thomas "Berry" Hutchinson, 86, of Charleston died Friday, December 23, 2022, in Atlanta. She was the beloved wife of John, devoted mother to Drew, Tommy, Johnny, and Wen, doting grandmother to many, and dedicated to the betterment of the Charleston community. She attended Sweet Briar College and was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church, where she served for years on the church alter guild. She also was a member of the Junior League of Charleston and The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America. She served on the board of Charleston's Craik-Patton House and The Kay Company. Berry was a descendant from several old Virginia, now West Virginia, families;...

Donna Wilson McLarty was born January 17, 1945 and went to be with the Lord, as well as her Mom (Dorothy Irby Wilson), Dad (David Henry Wilson), Aunt Margaret Irby, Aunt Jenny Hunt - and her many pets over the years - on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She is survived by her husband, W. Theron McLarty, Jr.; daughters Jessica M. Collins, Jennifer M. Sardone, and Janna M. Chandler; her son, William Theron McLarty, III; and her sisters, Kathryn Hynes and Jean Keeler; and her ten grandchildren - Liam Collins, Aidan Collins, Henry Collins, Grace Collins, Cameron Sardone, Emma Chandler, Eleanor Chandler, Austin Chandler, Greta McLarty, and Elliott McLarty. Family and friends' visitation will occur...

Charles Everett Dixon, Jr. known to family and friends as "Buddy" or "Charlie", died on December 3, 2022, at age 87 in Atlanta, Georgia. "Buddy" and his surviving wife, Betty Jane Jones Dixon, were both natives of Danville, Kentucky, and graduates of Danville High School. After serving two years in the Army, Buddy began his career in telecommunications at Western Electric, ultimately retiring from AT&T. Upon retirement he helped establish the Senior Men's Tennis Program at Blackburn Park in Brookhaven, GA, bringing his love for the game to fellow enthusiasts who became beloved friends. Also surviving is his son Charles Everett "Rusty" Dixon, III (Rhonda) of Gallatin, Tennessee, and...

Catherine Eileen Frantz adored, and extremely loved wife of Richard H. Frantz left the bounds of earth and walked into the arms of Jesus on November 12, 2022. Eileen was born on February 26, 1935 to parents Willie Mae and John William Dalrymple who with her brothers Bobby, Donnie and John predeceased her. Eileen was very proud of her family including daughter Jeri Jesson and her daughter Taylor (Dave), daughter Valori (Greg) Gantt and her son Tre (Jenna) as well as son David Pearson and his daughters Hillary (Kyle), Hannah, Hattie and Hyatt who all survive her and cherish the wonderful memories of their time together. She is also survived by stepdaughters Marne, Fontaine, and Cary and...