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Hiram Reese Chappell, 87, of Cumming, Georgia died peacefully at his home on September 14, 2022, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Jeanette Smith Chappell, daughters Catherine Chappell Brower and her husband William Allen (Bill) Brower, Margaret Elizabeth (Beth) Lingerfelt and sons Joseph C Chappell and Hiram Reese Chappell III and wife Anna Chappell; grandchildren, William Brent Lingerfelt and Ann Marie Lingerfelt, Brittany Catherine Buescher and Arthur "Bill" Buescher, Joseph Bryan Lingerfelt, Justin Micheal Allen, William Allen Reese Brower, Staff Sgt. Hiram Reese Chappell IV, Carolyn Elizabeth Brower, Charla Michelle Chappell, Julianne Francis Chappell; great...

Thomas Jerome Dillon of Saint Johns, Florida, formerly of Atlanta, Georgia, died on August 25, 2022, at the age of 91. Tom was born on July 17, 1931, the youngest of six children and the only son, to the Reverend Charles Thomas Dillon (Methodist) and Charlotte Carrie Briggs Dillon. His father died when he was only 18 months old. After her husband's untimely death, Charlotte Dillon became one of the first ordained Methodist ministers in the country, and later served as Dean of Women at Asbury College, Kentucky. Tom was married to the former Frances Anne Chambers, of Atlanta, for 70 years. Their Union produced four children. Tom was predeceased by his son Thomas Jerome Dillon, Jr. He was also...

Dr. Richard Michael Kotler, loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 26th. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Helen Ann Kotler, his children and their spouses - Amy Hunter and her husband, Paul; Joseph Kotler; Jeffrey Gartzman; Debra Gottlieb and her husband, Robert - his 6 grandchildren - Cameron Hunter; Nolan, Tyler & Olivia Gartzman; Jon & Alex Gottlieb - as well as his beloved dog, Lucy. He was born in Trenton, NJ on October 31, 1933, to Dr. Samuel Kotler, also a career dentist who taught orthodontics at NYU, and Ruth (Zaitz) Kotler. He loved growing up and working on his family's large dairy farm in Hightstown, NJ which...

Dorothy Linda New, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2022 surrounded by her two daughters. She was native of Atlanta and spent the greater part of her life in Cobb County. She was an accomplished real estate agent and broker, winning many accolades through the years. She worked at the Atlanta Board of Realtors and was State President of Women's Council of Realtors. She was passionate about real estate and loved the many friendships she formed along the way. But more importantly, she was a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, a sister and an aunt to a family that she loved dearly. Family was everything to her and she always loved spending time with them and her little furry...

Mr. Samuel (Sam) Lincoln Hagerman, Sr. age 86, of Marietta died April 8, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Janet Russell Hagerman; his children Kellie Demarest (John), Samuel Lincoln Hagerman, Jr. and Janine Nunn (Bob). Also surviving are his grandchildren, Claire and Kyle Nunn and Emilee Hagerman, his siblings, Leonard Hagerman, Philip Hagerman (Fran Ajax) and DeEtte Clark (Bill) and was preceded in death by his brother "K" Hagerman (Mary). Memorial Services will be held Wednesday April 27, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. with visitation prior at 12:30 p.m., at Mt Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068. Rev. Randy Mickler officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family...

Riggs, Frank E. Jr., passed away peacefully Sunday, April 3, 2022, comforted by the unfailing love of his family and the forgiving grace of his Lord, Jesus Christ. He was 73 years old and he left us after a life well lived and looking forward to what comes next. A private cremation service with the immediate family will be held and a memorial service is scheduled for Monday, April 11 at 1PM at the Peachtree Presbyterian Church Sanctuary. Frank is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Bethany Brock Riggs, who was when he met her in college and remained so until he drew his last breath, his best friend, as well as the smartest and most beautiful woman he ever knew. He also is survived by...

Thomas Allen "Tom" Harkins, 72, of Roswell passed away on October 24 at his home with his loving wife of almost 20 years, Geri, by his side. Not allowing a seven-year battle with cancer to deter his love for adventure, he and Geri continued to enjoy exploring the world together. Tom was born in Akron, Ohio on January 9, 1949. During his childhood in Cuyahoga Falls, he was an active member in the Men and Boys Choir at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. It was an honor to be a member of this prestigious traveling choral group founded in 1895. Also, his love for water began at an early age and during his years attending Falls High School, he competed on an elite swim team. The Akron YMCA Camp...

Edward Lloyd Pattillo, age 74, of Marietta, Georgia passed away peacefully, September 9, 2021. Beloved son, brother and uncle, Edward, will be remembered for his devotion to family, his quick wit and good conversation Edward was born on November 25, 1946 in Atlanta, GA to the late Lovick Thomas Pattillo and Mary Winn Pattillo. A native Atlantan, Edward attended Hammond Elementary School and Sandy Springs High School. In 1967, Edward joined the United States Marine Corp. Following his brief military service, Edward worked for Atlantic Steel Company, where he worked as a metal worker for over twenty five years. Edward also received a degree from North Metro Technical Institute in...

James Cicero Huckaby, Sr. passed away at the age of 99 on August 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim, as known to his family and friends, was born as the only son among four sisters in Douglasville, GA in 1922, to Thomas Pierce Huckaby and Alva Lee Winn. Jim was married to Doris Ann Vansant Huckaby for 74 years, the father of one son, four daughters, 14 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Jim grew up in Douglasville, GA, graduating from Douglas County High School. He graduated from Young Harris College 1941. Jim served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during WWII. Following the war Jim attended Georgia Institute of Technology. He had a 35 year career with IBM and continued...

Jane Woodruff, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of July 29, 2021. Throughout her life, Jane was devoted to her family above all else. As matriarch of her family, Jane was dedicated to her devoted sons, Richard "Buck" Woodruff(Ann) and John Woodruff. Jane constantly doted on her five grandchildren - Carolina Stamm Woodruff, Alexandra Winship Woodruff, Lillian Chappell Woodruff, John Winship Woodruff, and Richard Harrison Woodruff. The most recent addition to the family, six-year-old great-grandson John Barbato, III - affectionately known as Tripp - brought a light to Jane's eye even in her final days. Best known for her monumental charitable endeavors, Jane...

Mr. Ira R. Zimmerman, age 83, of Miami Beach, Florida died June 30, 2021. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Ira attended Hope High School, Monson Academy, and Bryant College. He was a retired traveling salesman. Ira is survived by his daughter, Leslie H. Giblin (Fran); his sons David J. Zimmerman; Lawrence J. Zimmerman (Jen); 4 grandchildren, and many cousins. Funeral Services will be followed by Interment at Arlington Memorial Park, Atlanta, Georgia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Support Surfside Organization in Ira R. Zimmerman's memory.

Mr. Ira R. Zimmerman, age 83, of Miami Beach, Florida died June 30, 2021. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Ira attended Hope High School, Monson Academy, and Bryant College. He was a retired traveling salesman. Ira is survived by his daughter, Leslie H. Giblin (Fran); his sons David J. Zimmerman; Lawrence J. Zimmerman (Jen); 4 grandchildren, and many cousins. Funeral Services will be followed by Interment at Arlington Memorial Park, Atlanta, Georgia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Support Surfside Organization in Ira R. Zimmerman's memory.

Harmony Diane Damrau (Green) passed away on March 28, 2021 at her home in Marietta, Georgia after an extended illness. Harmony was born on July 29, 1945 in Highland, Illinois to Herman and Dee Green. She is survived by her husband Carl (Cork) Damrau and their two sons, Tyler and Matt, their spouses, seven grandchildren, her mother, and brother Mark. Harmony grew up in East Peoria, Illinois and graduated from East Peoria Community High School in 1963 where she was the 1962 Homecoming queen. During high school she was active in dancing, singing and acting. She then attended the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Peoria, Illinois, graduating in 1966. On July 9 of that year Harmony...

John Henry Hall, Jr., (September 24, 1946 - March 24, 2021) - 74 years old On September 24, 1946, John Hall was born to John and Mary Hall in Birmingham, Alabama. His parents soon relocated to Atlanta, where they would raise John and his four siblings, Valencia, Larry, Sam, and Bobbie. Upon graduation from Turner High School, John would go on to begin what would transfer his love for science into a career-long immersion into chemistry, by obtaining his undergraduate degree from Morehouse College in 1969, with honors. From there, he became one of the first black Ph.D. candidates to receive his doctorate in theoretical computational chemistry from Harvard University in 1974. He brought his...

Rochelle "Shelle" Weinstein Age 90 passed away March 4, 2021. Shelle was born September 3, 1930 to Meyer and Ann Levin who predeceased her, and was a loving sister to Laurence Levin. She lived in Indianapolis, Indiana after graduating from Indiana University, Bloomington where she helped build and grow a family business and raise a family. Shelle was a proud, loving mother to four children; son Stephen (Lynn) Weinstein who predeceased her, daughter Nancy (Vincent) Smith, daughter Karen (Mike) Whitt and son Sidney Weinstein. Shelle was no-less an indulging grandmother beloved by her two granddaughters; Lauren and Rachael Smith. In 1986, Shelle moved back to the Chicagoland area where she...

Rochelle "Shelle" Weinstein Age 90 passed away March 4, 2021. Shelle was born September 3, 1930 to Meyer and Ann Levin who predeceased her, and was a loving sister to Laurence Levin. She lived in Indianapolis, Indiana after graduating from Indiana University, Bloomington where she helped build and grow a family business and raise a family. Shelle was a proud, loving mother to four children; son Stephen (Lynn) Weinstein who predeceased her, daughter Nancy (Vincent) Smith, daughter Karen (Mike) Whitt and son Sidney Weinstein. Shelle was no-less an indulging grandmother beloved by her two granddaughters; Lauren and Rachael Smith. In 1986, Shelle moved back to the Chicagoland area where she...

H. Richard Hiller, Jr., 82, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, entered his eternal rest on Sunday, February 7, 2021, after a recent illness. Richard was born on November 17, 1938, to H. Richard Hiller, Sr., and Regina Mary (Walsh) Hiller in Louisville, Kentucky. Richard spent his formative years in Nashville, Tennessee, attending Father Ryan High School, where he played football and captained the track team. Consistent with the constancy of his Roman Catholic faith and the fond memory of his high school experience, Richard remained devoted to his alma mater throughout his life. Richard attended Vanderbilt University and Middle Tennessee State University, where he met his wife of sixty-one years,...

H. Richard Hiller, Jr., 82, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, entered his eternal rest on Sunday, February 7, 2021, after a recent illness. Richard was born on November 17, 1938, to H. Richard Hiller, Sr., and Regina Mary (Walsh) Hiller in Louisville, Kentucky. Richard spent his formative years in Nashville, Tennessee, attending Father Ryan High School, where he played football and captained the track team. Consistent with the constancy of his Roman Catholic faith and the fond memory of his high school experience, Richard remained devoted to his alma mater throughout his life. Richard attended Vanderbilt University and Middle Tennessee State University, where he met his wife of sixty-one years,...

Martha Perkins Schwarzmann, age 75, passed away peacefully January 5, 2021, after a long fight with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born November 27, 1945 in Marietta, Georgia to John R. Perkins and Alice J. Perkins long time natives of the East Cobb community. She is survived by her husband, the love of her life, Ellison S. Schwarzmann as they celebrated 50 years of marriage together. Martha spent her entire life in the Mt. Bethel community and worked at Western Electric before becoming a stay at home mom to the children she treasured with her whole heart, embracing every moment she spent with them. She especially loved her role as Maw-Maw and made sure that her grandchildren enjoyed great...

John R Harris Jr passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020 in Scottsdale Arizona at the age of 95. He is the son of John R Harris Sr and Bettie Warthen Harris both deceased. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Barbara Bullock Harris and his daughter Susan Tocco Harris. He is survived by his son John R Harris III ( Jodi ), daughter Kathi Harris Ifert, two grandchildren ,Mary Kathryn Kontoulis ( Costa) and Ashley Ifert and a great grandchild, Constantine Michael Kontoulis Jr, born on Thanksgiving Day, all who reside in Dallas Tx; brother Horace Harris, Belle Glade Fla, and sister Bettie Jean Caruthers of Salt Springs, Florida. John was born in Belle Glade Fla and...

John R Harris Jr passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020 in Scottsdale Arizona at the age of 95. He is the son of John R Harris Sr and Bettie Warthen Harris both deceased. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Barbara Bullock Harris and his daughter Susan Tocco Harris. He is survived by his son John R Harris III ( Jodi ), daughter Kathi Harris Ifert, two grandchildren ,Mary Kathryn Kontoulis ( Costa) and Ashley Ifert and a great grandchild, Constantine Michael Kontoulis Jr, born on Thanksgiving Day, all who reside in Dallas Tx; brother Horace Harris, Belle Glade Fla, and sister Bettie Jean Caruthers of Salt Springs, Florida. John was born in Belle Glade Fla and...