OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Marilyn Carpenter Robinson

Marilyn Carpenter Robinson

Oct 20, 2011

Marilyn Carpenter Robinson, 82, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away in her sleep on Thursday, October 20, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Wilbur Roy Robinson; children, Patti and BethAnn Robinson, of Loganville, GA; Brad Robinson, of Jacksonville, FL; Holly and Keith Parisher, of Brooks, GA; grandchildren, Allison and Steve Echols, of Morrow, GA; Jason Parisher, of...

Claire Gambol

Claire Gambol

Oct 19, 2011

Claire Gambol Kiernan, 90, was born in New York City on September 12, 1921 and passed away on October 19, 2011. She moved to the Atlanta area in1979 from Akron, Ohio. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed the friendships that she made while living at Hellenic Tower in Dunwoody, GA. She was the...

Gloria Y. Vaughn

Gloria Y. Vaughn

Oct 18, 2011

Gloria Yother Vaughn, 71, daughter of James C. & Gladys Yother passed away on October 18, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Hewell Vaughn. Beloved mother of son, EricJeannie Vaughn, and daughter, AndreaPhillip Hill, McDonough; grandchildren, Jessica and Garrett Hill, Nicole Hudson, Chris Gunter, Jennifer Gunter, Nicole Gunter, Michael Gunter and 10 great grandchildren. Also survived...

John Wayne Parker

John Wayne Parker

Oct 15, 2011

John Wayne Parker, 65, of Alto, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on October 15.Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Leona Parker and his brother Rick Parker. A loving husband and father, he is survived by his wife, Anita Louise Parker, children Kristen Martin, Amy Kucsak, John Robert Parker, and six grandchildren. A veteran of Vietnam, he spent...

Rutledge Laurens, Jr.

Rutledge Laurens, Jr.

Oct 13, 2011

Rutledge Laurens, Jr. passed October 13, 2011. He was born August 31, 1921 in Charleston, SC to Rutledge and Ruth Laurens. He attended Morningside Elementary School in Atlanta, Boy’s High and Georgia Tech until he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps. After flight training, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and was assigned to the 566 Squadron, 389th Bomber...

Jeanne C. Long

Jeanne C. Long

Oct 13, 2011

Jeanne Crowell Long, age 92, of Atlanta passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John Robert Long. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Jane Ritchie and Linda Duty; grandchildren, Brian Patrick...

Nicola Mentonelli

Nicola Mentonelli

Sep 30, 2011

Nicola Mentonelli, age 54, passed away on September 30th, 2011. He was born in Rome, Italy on January 28th, 1957 to Maria and Paolo Mentonelli. In October, 1980 he met his future wife, Carol, and immigrated to the United States in August, 1981. Upon his arrival he immediately set about building a new life for himself and, more importantly, for...

Fred Eugene Boeswetter

Fred Eugene Boeswetter

Sep 29, 2011

Ellijay, ‘GA – Fred Eugene Boeswetter, 86, previously of Pleasant Valley, NY, died at home in Ellijay Georgia on Sept. 29, 2011. Cause of death: COPD and CHF.

Born April 9, 1925, in Astoria Queens, NY, he was the son of Fred P. and Jennie Boesewetter, and had two sisters Hanna Boeswetter Smith, and Helen Boeswetter Jackson, both deceased....

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