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On Thursday, July 29, 2021, loving wife, sister, Aunt and friend to many that knew her, Carol Hartman Clarke passed away at the age of 65. Carol Lynn Hartman Clarke was born January 24, 1956 in Greeneville, Tennessee. She grew up on a dairy farm with her parents and two older sisters. She attended Greeneville High School where she excelled in the sciences, co-editor of the yearbook, ran track, played basketball as well as being a cheerleader. She later attended East Tennessee State University where she attained a degree in nursing, graduating in 1977. Carol moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1980 and joined Delta Airlines where she was promoted from flight attendant to personnel rep in...

Carol Victoria Buddenhagen, 78 of Atlanta. Funeral 2 PM Thursday, Aug 5, 2021 HM Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, www.hmpattersonOglethorpe.com

Gayle Oliver Ide passed peacefully on July 28, 2021, after living life to the fullest, even after a dementia diagnosis two years ago. Her greatest joy in life came from her family, including eleven grandchildren- Lindie, Lucie and Wilson Ide; Ivy, Isabel, Madeline and Evelyn Reynolds; and Sandro, Diego, Oscar and Leo Garcia-Ide, who had the blessing of having "Gigi" in their daily lives. Gayle was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1943, to Nava and Lucien Oliver. She moved to Long Island with her parents and sister Julie Oliver (Freudenstein) where she attended the Green Vale School before moving to Atlanta in 1958 where she attended the Westminster Schools. Equipped with both brains and...

Kathleen Andregg McLean, 75, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021. Kathy was born in Montgomery, Alabama to Neal B. Andregg and Vera Maddox Andregg on December 2, 1945. She attended high school at Richmond Academy in Augusta, where she was president of the student body as a senior. She earned a B.A. from Mercer University where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority, attended the University of Michigan as a National Science Foundation Fellow and received a Masters degree in history from Georgia State University. Kathy taught at The Lovett School, serving as chair of the history department and alumni director. She was associated with Harry Norman and Dorsey Alston Realtors where she...

Kathleen Andregg McLean, 75, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021. Kathy was born in Montgomery, Alabama to Neal B. Andregg and Vera Maddox Andregg on December 2, 1945. She attended high school at Richmond Academy in Augusta, where she was president of the student body as a senior. She earned a B.A. from Mercer University where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority, attended the University of Michigan as a National Science Foundation Fellow and received a Masters degree in history from Georgia State University. Kathy taught at The Lovett School, serving as chair of the history department and alumni director. She was associated with Harry Norman and Dorsey Alston Realtors where she...

Charles Edward Storm, 92, of Atlanta, Georgia, made his transition into heaven on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was surrounded and greatly loved by his daughters Lauren and Charlene, son David, son in law Jeff. He was an adoring husband, loving father, and grandfather. He was known for his kindness and unselfish ways while always putting others before himself. "Papa" as he was lovingly called was a true southern gentleman in every way. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31st, 1928. His parents were the late Jacob and Verna Storm of the Morningside community in Atlanta. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Airforce. Mr. Charles Edward Storm will be...

Peyton McNamara, 59, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Peyton was born on November 19, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia to Don Giddens and Ann McNamara. As a youth, Peyton enjoyed spending many hours playing and competing on the tennis courts. He graduated from Dunwoody High School in 1979 and moved across the country at the age of 17 to attend California Polytechnic State University. Mr. McNamara received his bachelor's degree in Hospitality from the university, and proceeded to work as food and beverage director in many prestigious hotels including The Partridge Inn in Augusta, Ga, and The Maxwell House in Nashville, TN. While living in Augusta, GA,...

Peyton McNamara, 59, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Peyton was born on November 19, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia to Don Giddens and Ann McNamara. As a youth, Peyton enjoyed spending many hours playing and competing on the tennis courts. He graduated from Dunwoody High School in 1979 and moved across the country at the age of 17 to attend California Polytechnic State University. Mr. McNamara received his bachelor's degree in Hospitality from the university, and proceeded to work as food and beverage director in many prestigious hotels including The Partridge Inn in Augusta, Ga, and The Maxwell House in Nashville, TN. While living in Augusta, GA,...

Peyton McNamara, 59, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Peyton was born on November 19, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia to Don Giddens and Ann McNamara. As a youth, Peyton enjoyed spending many hours playing and competing on the tennis courts. He graduated from Dunwoody High School in 1979 and moved across the country at the age of 17 to attend California Polytechnic State University. Mr. McNamara received his bachelor's degree in Hospitality from the university, and proceeded to work as food and beverage director in many prestigious hotels including The Partridge Inn in Augusta, Ga, and The Maxwell House in Nashville, TN. While living in Augusta, GA, he...

Christopher Matthew Stroud, 51, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. Chris was born on January 3, 1970, in Alexandria, Virginia to Robert Stroud and Lucy Gay Stroud. Chris went to Oakton High School in Fairfax County, Virginia and graduated with his bachelor's degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1991 where he was an offensive lineman for their football team. He then went on to be a successful small business owner and entrepreneur. Chris was the Managing Partner & President of Premier Investment Properties for the last 19 years. In addition to his passion for entrepreneurship, Chris was an 18-year veteran of officiating high school...

John F. Kiser Sr., a fifth generation Atlantan with deep roots in New England, died July 15, at the age of 93. He was the husband of the late Miriam Wright Kiser, with whom he lived a life rich in love and children. John spent most of his career in medical association administrative positions. The past few decades he had the joy of living in the Tate Mountain community with Miriam and finally returning to Atlanta, residing at Canterbury Court. He was a thoughtful man, a steady husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passionate naturalist, and an omnivorous reader and editor. He studied Faulkner, Thoreau, Emily Dickinson, and the list goes on. Always curious, he was a spotter of...

Robert Benjamin "Ben" Holton loved life! And he was loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. Ben was the epitome of unconditional friendship and generosity, with a sense of humor and laugh even mightier than his impressive trivia skills. Ben entered this world on May 15, 1967 and he left this world and entered heaven on June 12, 2021. Ben died unexpectedly at the age of 54, in his sleep, due to natural causes. He was born at the Fort Polk Army Base in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. He was raised in Colorado and Louisiana and learned to love everything that both states had to offer - football, history, snow skiing and mountains, crawfish boils and bayous ... the list is endless....

Mark W. Elliott, age 58 of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mark met the love of his life, Lorri K. Elliott, in high school 42 years ago. They married on December 10, 1982. As a young kid growing up in Indianapolis, Mark passionately followed IndyCar and basketball, and over his life grew to love and follow the PGA and Formula One, but the Word and its proclamation was his greatest devotion. His love for God permeated every fiber of his being. During Mark's first year of brokerage, he fell in love with the lodging sector and joined Hodges Ward Associates in 1983. He later became a partner with Bill Hodges and Jack Ward, forming...

Page Lane Bishop, age 74, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on June 11, 2021 in Atlanta. Page was born in New Haven, CT to Alice and Wilson Bishop on September 29, 1946. She attended Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring, MD, Grove City College in Grove City, PA and the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. Page was both a CPA and a CFP during her career in the banking industry. Page enjoyed sewing, crafts and she loved animals, especially her dear cats. Page was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her brother, Charles W. Bishop and his family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on July 22, 2021 at H.M. Patterson & Son - Oglethorpe Hill, 4550 Peachtree Rd NE,...

Richard J. McGuinness passed away June 7, 2021 after a long fight with pancreatic cancer. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Donna McGuinness; their children, Christopher of Polson, MT, Justin McGuinness of Athens, GA and daughter, Nicole Matthias of Atlanta, GA. He also has six grandchildren. He has two brothers, Michael of Fitzwilliam, NH and Patrick of Holden, MA. He was born on June 19, 1938 in Worcester, MA and attended Saint Johns Prep, class of 1956, and the College of the Holy Cross, where he received a Bachelor's of Science degree in 1960. He was also commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force upon graduation as part of their Air Force R.O.T.C program....

William "Bill" Harvey Thibodeau, born June 3, 1955, passed away May 19, 2021, after a hard-fought battle that began with COVID-19. Bill had many nicknames, but whether you knew him as Billy, Billy T, Will or Willem...you certainly called him a friend. That old adage, "there are no strangers, just friends you haven't met yet," rang true for Bill. He had a passion for people and was adept at remembering details about them, making each person he met feel known and important. As a result, he had many close friends, and even more acquaintances who, like his family, will never forget him. Bill graduated from Harrison High School in Farmington Hills, Michigan, in '73. After high school, he went...

Virginia Pledger Osburn passed away on Tuesday May 4, 2021 after a two-month long illness. Ginny was born in Cedartown, Georgia in 1926 to John Lewis Pledger and Bessie Potts Pledger. She was the youngest of five siblings: Asa, Pauline, Irene, and Johnny, and was the last survivor of her brothers and sisters. She graduated from Cedartown High School and attended North Georgia College in Dahlonega. While there, she met her future husband, Al Osburn. Ginny and Al were married in a double wedding with her sister Irene and Vernon Bales on September 4, 1946. Ginny worked as a secretary while Al completed his degree at Georgia Tech. Al's career with John Deere Company took them to places...

Michael Ray Hensley (60) of St. Paul, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on May 2, 2021. Michael loved deeply and laughed often. He brought joy to so many and will be greatly missed. Michael served in church music ministries for 30 years and taught music education at various locations in Minneapolis Public Schools for over 25 years. He was a dedicated father, a compassionate friend, and a mentor to many. He is survived by his son, Micah (Marissa); daughter, Mariah; Sheila, his wife of 34 years; his mother, Jo; brothers, Lawrence Hunt (Erica), Chuck Hunt (Vickie), and TJ Hunt (Cheryl); and numerous other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Hensley. A memorial...

John Michael Morrisey (Mike), 79, passed away on May 1, 2021, after a long journey with heart disease. Mike was born on January 7, 1942 in Park Ridge, New Jersey to John and Ernestine Morrisey. He graduated from Park Ridge High School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Mike devoted his 37-year career as a business consultant at IBM, which took the family to New York, Kansas, Connecticut, and finally settling in Georgia 42 years ago. Mike loved to serve in the Dunwoody community. As Board President of the Friends of the Dunwoody Library, he could be found organizing the annual book sale, creating magical experiences for children at Library day, or tackling a...