OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Rose Bayles

Rose Bayles

Dec 11, 2011

Rose Friedman Bayles, wife of the late Lester Wallace Bayles died peacefully in her home in Marietta, Georgia. She is survived by her three children Harry Bayles of Marietta, GA, Mark Bayles of Carrboro, NC, and Sara Bayles of Manville, NJ. She has 4 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Rose was born in Vernon, Connecticut in 1922. She served honorably...

James W. Buckler, Jr.

James W. Buckler, Jr.

Dec 10, 2011

James “Jim” Walter Buckler, Jr., 60, of Sandy Springs passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Jim was born in Baltimore, MD and moved to Sanford, Florida at a young age. He attended several junior colleges in Florida receiving an Associate’s Degree. He completed his education 30 years later, graduating from Georgia State University in 1999. Jim moved to...

Larry Corse

Larry Corse

Dec 8, 2011

Dr Larry Bailey Corse passed away on December 8, 2011. Larry was born in Texas on March 8, 1940 to Chancey and Eva Corse. He is survived by his devoted partner David Marshall, his son Theron Corse and his sister Lyndell Henderson. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Charles W. White, Iii

Charles W. White, Iii

Dec 4, 2011

Charlie White was a beloved father, grandfather, cousin and dear friend to many. He was born in Gastonia, NC on October 14, 1930 and passed away on December 4, 2011. Charlie was predeceased by his parents, Sarah Mason White and Charles Whitfield White, Jr. as well as his sister, Sallie Ingram White. Growing up, Charlie worked for his mother in...

Roy Haywood Forbes

Roy Haywood Forbes

Dec 1, 2011

Dr. Roy Forbes, 77, son of Oravel and Roy H. Forbes Sr. of Washington, NC, passed away December 1, 2011 surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his sister Anne Downs; his three daughters, Julie, Lori, and Jan; his six grandchildren; and many close friends. Roy was a man of personal and professional integrity whose passionate work in educational...

George David Kelley

George David Kelley

Nov 30, 2011

George David Kelley, 55 of Milton, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 30 2011 at Emory University Hospital with family and a lifetime friend at his side following a gallant battle with COPD. David was born in Birmingham, AL on April 12, 1956 to George and Mary Poole Kelley. He worked with Parisian in Birmingham before relocating to Atlanta in...

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