Neptune Society #1945

Mrs. Bobbie T. Fallin of Acworth, Georgia passed away on February 23, 2022 at 92 years of age. She was born in Atlanta, GA to Robert Tarpley and Jean Camp. She was a graduate of West Fulton High School where she proudly won the Atlanta Journal Cup for "Best All Round Student" her senior year. She lived all over the United States and also in Taipei, Taiwan. She could meet 30 strangers in a room and call them all by their first names in an hour. She was a friend to all she met. She was an avid golfer and lived in Palm City, Florida with her husband Bill for decades. She volunteered at several hospitals in the U.S. and Taipei. She loved to dance and enjoyed traveling, walking and visiting...

Mrs. Ruby Nell Yarbrough, age 83 of Rome, Georgia lost a long battle with Parkinson's Disease on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Mrs. Yarbrough was born in Floyd County Georgia on April 18, 1938. Daughter of the late Frank Freeman and Gladys Logan Freeman. She was preceded in death by her brothers Carl Freeman and Alvin Freeman. Mrs. Yarbrough began her working career at the Big Apple in the late 1950's. She also held such jobs as bookkeeper, florist, receptionist, and secretary. She was a talented seamstress and loved making arts and crafts of all kinds. Survivors include husband of 62 years, James (Jim) Yarbrough, daughters, Vicki Shaw (Tommy), and Kelli Melton (Michael). ...

Tom Sukalac passed away in his sleep at his home in Powder Springs, GA, on February 4, 2022. He was born in East Cleveland, OH, on December 24, 1945. He was preceded in death by his wife Pam Castle, his parents Emil and Mary, and his elder brother David. He is survived by his son Thom (Debra), daughter Kristen (Greg), his two brothers James and Ronald, his niece Jeane--who was like a second daughter, his godson and nephew Michael, his niece Ellen, his nephews Chris, Nick, and Eric, his great nieces and nephew, Kathleen Sukalac?the mother of his children, Mary Etta Gregory?who was also like a daughter, and his finicky?but faithful?companion Fat Cat. Since he salted every meal before even...

Donald C. McClellan of Carrollton, GA passed away on Tuesday February 1, 2022, at the age of 73. He was born on 12/13/1948 in Brownsville, PA where he grew up to live a wonderful life full of travel, love, family and interests including waterskiing, barefooting, boating, classic cars, and classic rock music. He graduated from Penn State University with a BA in business administration in 1970 and worked as a manufacturing engineer until retirement in 2015. He is preceded in death by his father Charles and mother Phyllis. He is survived by his wife Judi, sister Susie and nephews Trapper and Josh, daughter Jennifer, and grandchildren Jacob and Jenevieve. Family and friends are invited to...

Surrounded by the family she loved so much, Sylvia Hervey Barham, 84, went peacefully to her Lord on December 21, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Mrs. Barham was born in Dallas, Texas on May 8, 1937 the daughter of Hubert Calvin and Lois Gable Hervey. She lived in Cincinnati, OH and Shreveport, LA, spending her teen years on a dairy farm in Stonewall, LA. She graduated Louisiana State University in May, 1958 with a BS in Speech and Hearing Pathology. Upon graduation, she married Thomas Jackson Barham of Metairie, LA, becoming a military wife. Sixty-three devoted years of marriage followed. Mrs. Barham served with her husband at numerous locations throughout the U.S.,...

Beverly Jane Dahlquist (Wilkins), 88, Sandy Springs, GA passed away on December 5, 2021. Beverly was born on September 24, 1933, to the late Ross and Marion (Camp) Wilkins in Erie, PA. She graduated from Millcreek High School in June 1951 and married her high school sweetheart, Roger William Dahlquist, May 3, 1954. Married 67 years. Beverly and Roger had three sons, Kevin, Kirk and Kent. Beverly was active in the American Kennel Club raising and showing German Shepherd dogs. After retiring Beverly and Roger moved to The Villages, FL where they enjoyed over 28 years of golfing, traveling, water walking, bingo and playing cards on Sunday evenings. The past several years they lived in...

Beverly Jane Dahlquist (Wilkins), 88, Sandy Springs, GA passed away on December 5, 2021. Beverly was born on September 24, 1933, to the late Ross and Marion (Camp) Wilkins in Erie, PA. She graduated from Millcreek High School in June 1951 and married her high school sweetheart, Roger William Dahlquist, May 3, 1954. Married 67 years. Beverly and Roger had three sons, Kevin, Kirk and Kent. Beverly was active in the American Kennel Club raising and showing German Shepherd dogs. After retiring Beverly and Roger moved to The Villages, FL where they enjoyed over 28 years of golfing, traveling, water walking, bingo and playing cards on Sunday evenings. The past several years they lived in...

Madeline Ortiz, 90, of Canton, GA passed away on Nov. 4, 2021 surrounded by her family. Madeline was born April 5, 1931 to Anna and John Baron in Kingston, PA. After graduating high school she worked for the Department of the Army at the Pentagon in Washington DC, where she met her husband of 70 years. She is survived by her husband, Jose Ortiz, son Keith Ortiz, daughter Dawn Birdsey, Granddaughters: Alexandra O'Sick & Jennifer Birdsey, Grandsons: David Ortiz, Brian Birdsey, Christopher Birdsey and 3 Great Grandchildren. She was very devoted to her family, loved by many friends, and will be dearly missed. Funeral mass will be held Nov. 19th, 10AM at St. Caterine of Sienna Roman...

Jill Chaliff, age 85, of Suwanee, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday June 24th, 2021 with her family by her side. Jill was born 1935 in the Bronx, New York alongside her beloved twin brother, Jack who proceeded her in death. Jill is survived by three children and their spouses: Michael Chaliff (Marla), Susan Moskowitz (Neil) and Joanne Cole (Timothy). She is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Jason Chaliff, Pamela Margolis (Alex), Jake Moskowitz, Ryan Chaliff (Erica), Carly Moskowitz and Savannah Cole. Jill was a wonderful mother, friend, tennis player and mahjong player. She loved her dog, enjoyed musical theatre and dancing. Jill was often described as a firecracker....

Mrs. Jacqueline Anne McKoy O'Dillon, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, in a local hospital. She is preceded in passing by her husband, Robert A. "Pete" O'Dillon. She is survived by the couple's two children, granddaughter, two great grandchildren, sisters and brother. The immediate family will have a private service. To honor Jacqueline's life the family asks that in memory of contributions be considered to Floyd County Public Animal Welfare (P.A.W.S), 99 North Avenue NE, Rome, GA 30161 (ph: 706-236-4537).

Robert Dexter Kenyon, Jr., age 99 of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 22, 1921. He had trusted Christ as his personal Savior and is now safely with God in Heaven. As a member of the greatest generation, he enlisted in the US Army at the beginning of WW II, served in the South Pacific and returned home at the end of the war, with his beautiful New Zealand bride. Bob spent most of his career as a broker in the cow hide business in various parts of the mid-west, and returned home to Massachusetts thereafter. Mr. Kenyon was preceded in death by his parents Robert D and Sybil Kenyon, his daughter Suzanne Jayne Clark, and all of his...

Paul F. Freeman, a long time past Clayton County resident and a retired Delta Air Lines employee, passed away June 4, 2021 during a stay at a Griffin hospice clinic. The family are current residents of Newnan, Georgia. Paul was born march 3, 1936 in Boston Massachusetts and is survived by his wife, Geneva Freeman, a daughter, Susan Kimberly Freeman and a son, Stephen Paul Freeman. Paul was raised in Nashua New Hampshire. His parents were Pearl Marshall Freeman and Harold E. Freeman. He became part of a family with three grown sisters. Consequently, Paul grew up with many of his nieces and nephews. He graduated from Nashua High School in 1954. Paul is preceded in death by his parents,...

Paul F. Freeman a former Nashua resident and 1954 graduate of Nashua High School passed away June 4, 2021 in Georgia. He was a resident of Newnan Georgia. He was a retired 37 year employee of Delta Airlines and had been living in the Atlanta area since 1972. Paul was born March 3, 1936 in Boston Massachusetts and is survived by his wife, Geneva Freeman, a daughter, Susan Kimberly Freeman and a son, Stephen Paul Freeman. Paul was raised in Nashua New Hampshire. His parents were Pearl Marshall Freeman and Harold E. Freeman. He became part of a family with three grown sisters. Consequently, Paul grew up with many of his nieces and nephews. Paul was an industrious lad and had many jobs...

On Monday, May 17, 2021, Robert Harry (Bob) Lattimer passed away peacefully at home at the age of 95, surrounded by friends and family. Bob was born to Harry and Orra Lattimer in Akron, Ohio, on August 31, 1925. He leaves his son, Bob Lattimer and wife Debbie, daughter-in-law Ellie Milligan, grandchildren Marcus Lattimer, Bill Milligan, and Jessica Vold (Brandon), five great-granddaughters, Jasmine, Kyan and Grace Milligan, and Blakely and Riley Vold, sisters Betty Steinmetz and Jo Ann Devine, brothers Harry Lattimer, Don Lattimer, and Steve Lattimer. He was preceded in death by his son Bill (Lattimer) Milligan, father Harry, mother Orra, and sister Pat Sayer. After finishing studies in...

George Primm passed away Friday May 7th, 2021 in Athens, GA. George was born on Dec 4th, 1945 to Charlie and Cora Primm in Manhattan, KS. He grew up in Manhattan and moved to Pittsburg when he was 17 to attend PSU, graduating in 1974 with a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies. He participated in the ROTC program at Pittsburg State University after which he served in Vietnam from 1969-1970. He served in the Army in different positions where he was highly decorated, retiring with the rank of Major after 20 years. As a first lieutenant, George served in the Vietnam War and was with combat units in the I Corps area of South Vietnam. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star...

Charles Hubert Clements passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Northside Cherokee Hospital with his family by his side. Charles was born on September 18, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama to Josie Dell and Charles Cleveland Clements. He was preceded in death by his parents. Charles is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lynn; children, Jennie (Isaac) Wheaton, Shelley Clements, and Jeff Clements; grandchildren, Lauren Clements and Dustin Clements; and sister, Judy (James) Swaney. A service of life, faith, and the resurrection of Charles Clements will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Northbrook UMC on Crabapple Rd. in Roswell, GA, with visitation to follow. The family asks that in...

June Alexander, age 76, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 28th at her home, surrounded by family, after a short battle with lung cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 3rd at 2:00 PM at Prospect United Methodist Church, 1549 Prospect Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Ms. Alexander is survived by her children; Joanne (Benny) Peacock of Lawrenceville, and Sherrie Faherty Coke of Dacula, and Shawn (Lori) Faherty of Dacula, grandchildren; Tiffany (Michael) Wyman, Kari Zimmer, and Madison Coke, and great grandchildren; Katherine Wyman and Clayton Wyman. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in memory of Ms Alexander to Prospect United Methodist Church.

February 27, 1945 - January 23, 2021 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Stephen A. Van Rie of Conyers, GA who passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital at the age of 75 years. Steve will be lovingly remembered by his adoring wife of 48 years, Darlene E. Rider, their two children: Kurt (Jeannie) Van Rie of Panama City, FL and Dr. Ginny Van Rie of Conyers, GA, and their one grand-daughter Quinn Van Rie of Panama City, FL. He will also be dearly missed by numerous relatives and friends. Steve the son of the late Charles A. and Frances M. (Rolen) Van Rie was born on Tuesday, February 27, 1945. He is preceded in death by his two...

Teddy Wendell Self of Lawrenceville, GA passed away December 2, 2020. He was born December 25, 1935 in Cary, NC. Teddy is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse A. Self and Reeda May Yokeley Self; son, Kenneth Raymond Self; sister, Marlene Hare; brother, Doug Self. He is survived by his wife, Jean G. Self; son, Wendell Paul (Becky) Self; son, Timothy Wayne Self; stepchildren, William R. Smith, Jr., Brian K. Smith, and Amber L. Gallighugh; and 10 grandchildren. Due to the pandemic a private family memorial service will be held at GA National Cemetery with military honors.

John Joseph O'Connor Jr. died on August 25, 2019 to attain his eternal peace with Our Lord Jesus Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents Dr. and Mrs. John J. O'Connor Sr. and six first cousins including Mary Flannery O'Connor. "Jack" was born on August 9, 1927 in Savannah, Georgia. At age 17, Jack left school after his junior year to join the Marines. He spent most of his four years in service on Guam. Though he never received a high school diploma, he graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology in 1953 as an Industrial Engineer. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and on the swim team. Jack worked for Armstrong World Industries for 35 years. He married Joan Lavell on...