Olin Ferrel Frazier
Mar 7, 2020
Olin Ferrel Frazier, a long-time volunteer at the American Legion Post 147 in Hapeville and a gifted musician and singer, passed away March 7, 2020. Born in Atlanta on March 19, 1938, he and his 10 siblings grew up in the Adamsville neighborhood. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Julia, his wife, Jeannie, his sister Hanna...
William Conway Rucker
Mar 7, 2020
William C. Rucker aka (“Bill,” “Conway,” “Papaw”) passed away at his home in Grayson, Georgia surrounded by family on March 7, 2020.
Born in Rolla, Arkansas 1928, he was preceded in death by his wife Louise on December 25, 2012.
He is survived by his daughters Phyllis Dotson, and husband Harold of Loganville, Georgia, Theresa Pruitt and husband Joe of...
Patricia Marie Goggin
Mar 5, 2020
Patricia M. (Kreller) Goggin passed away on March 5. She was born in Denver, CO on March 29, 1929, the youngest of five children, to Anton and Anna Kreller. Married to John D. Goggin (deceased September 2007) in March, 1951. She is survived by five children: Robert G. (Buzz) Goggin (Iris), Brian D. Goggin (Kate), Bruce P. Goggin, William A....
Bruce William Higbie
Feb 29, 2020
Bruce William Higbie, 72, of Jefferson, GA passed away shortly after 7:00AM Saturday, February 29th, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family, and holding the hand of his wife of 42 years, Carol Higbie (née Black) after a brief illness.
Bruce was born on March 25th, 1947 at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, NY to Clarence “Kirby” Higbie...
Thomas Joseph Donohoe
Feb 20, 2020
Tom Donohoe passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 20th at the age of 93. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His wife, Jean Clapp Donohoe, preceded him in death on June 15, 2018. Tom is survived by four children, Mr. Robert Donohoe, Fr. Richard Donohoe, Ms. Deirdre Heagerty and Mrs. Doreen Heyburn. His grandchildren are Lt. Col Ryan...
Daniel Cornelius Joyner
Feb 19, 2020
DANIEL “FATDADDY” JOYNER WAS BORN IN ATLANTA, GA ON APRIL 12, 1946 AND DEPARTED ON FEBRUARY 19, 2020. HE RESIDED IN DACULA, GA WITH HIS WIFE AND WAS 73 YEARS OLD.
MR. JOYNER GRADUATED FROM O’KEEFE HIGH SCHOOL IN ATLANTA, GA. AND WORKED IN THE PRINTING INDUSTRY FOR 40 PLUS YEARS.
MR. JOYNER WAS STATIONED IN GERMANY WHILE SERVING IN...
Garrett Walthall Thornton Jr.
Feb 18, 2020
Dr. Garrett Walthall Thornton Jr. of Dunwoody, GA, passed away on February 18th, 2020 at his home from a long battle with cancer. By his side were daughter Lyn and son in law, Dan.
His wife, Fran Phillips Thornton predeceased him, passing away in September 2015. Garrett is survived by son, Spencer Thornton, daughter, Lyn Thornton Peterson & her Husband...
Charles Edward Swann
Feb 17, 2020
Charles Edward Swann “Chuck”, 87 of Tucker, Georgia died February 17, 2020. He proudly served in the Marine Corp and later in the Naval Reserves. He was ordained Presbyterian minister at churches in Tennessee and Georgia. He also served as Vice President of Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. He was a devoted and loving husband and father. Chuck was...
