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R. Roosevelt Thomas, 68: National diversity expert
After almost 30 years of tireless work in the field of corporate diversity, R. Roosevelt Thomas was still enthralled with his occupation. He had plans to unveil a new theory on the workings of diversity this week, and was preparing for his latest speaking engagement. “He was so excited about ...
Deaths & Funerals
ATLANTAGrady Hull, 71, died Tuesday. Funeral, noon Saturday, Springhill Baptist Church, Philomath. Watts Funeral Home, Union Point.BARTOW COUNTYRylynn Annabell Gibbs, infant daughter of Savannah Matthews and James Gibbs of Acworth, died Monday. A funeral was held Thursday. Woodstock Funeral Home, Woodstock.Henry Bruce Harper, 60, of Cartersville, formerly of Douglasville, died ...
Deaths & Funerals
ATLANTABeth F. Wright, 84, died Tuesday. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Friday, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. H.M. Patterson and Son Arlington Chapel, Sandy Springs.BARTOW COUNTYJunior Woods, 78, of Cartersville died Monday. Funeral, 2 p.m. today, Freeman Harris Funeral Home, Rockmart.CHEROKEE COUNTYGrace Hill Howland, 91, of Woodstock died Monday. Funeral, noon Friday, ...
Mollie Michala Lyman, 87: Former Emory art teacher
Mollie Lyman’s teaching methods were almost as memorable as she was. An art teacher for more than 30 years in Atlanta, Lyman wanted people to experience art in many different ways. “Her teaching was very adventurous,” said Clark Poling, art history professor emeritus at Emory University. “She used interesting materials. ...
Richard “Al” Sones, 76: Combat vet dedicated his life to service
Though no one ever said it, Al Sones could have been called the veteran whisperer. The two-time combat veteran had a way of connecting with fellow vets that was uniquely his own. “I worked for the VA for 35 years and Al was the most extraordinary man at communicating with ...
Charles Ragan Sr., 79: Former Murphey Candler Park coach
After a long day at his commercial plumbing, heating and air business, Charlie Ragan spent countless hours mentoring youth at Murphey Candler Park.A football coach for 16 years at the park, Ragan taught more than the game: He imparted life lessons.“My biggest take-away from that time was that you had ...
Deaths and funerals
ATLANTALarry Francis Schott, 63, died Wednesday. A private service is planned. Byars Funeral Home, Cumming.Gloria M. Tucker, 82, died Sunday. Visitation, 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Roswell Funeral Home.James Lewis Weeks, 81, died Sunday. Memorial service, 3 p.m. May 29, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Eastman. SouthCare Cremation and Funeral Society, Eastman.CHEROKEE ...
Joyce Golinsky, 64: Teacher, artist, lover of dogs, people
Joyce Golinsky didn’t do anything halfway.From her art to helping find homes for dogs, Golinsky put all of her energy into the task at hand.“Joyce had an enthusiasm for life, a zest for life,” said Billy Golinsky, her husband of 24 years. “That enthusiasm translated into whatever she did.”A lover ...
The Rev. David Perry Ginn Sr., 84, local pastor, advocate of civil rights
The churches that the Rev. Perry Ginn pastored were welcoming with a capital W. That was an essential element of his being. He made no exceptions — because he believed God didn’t, either.Ginn developed that conviction reading the Bible, and he was recognized as an Old Testament scholar of the ...
Deaths & Funerals
ATLANTARamsey Agan, 77, died Wednesday. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Sunday, Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs. Fischer Funeral Care.CARROLL COUNTYRichard Laverne Pike, 80, of Whitesburg died Thursday. Memorial service, 7 p.m. today, Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Douglasville.CLAYTON COUNTYNellie Marie Haynes Floyd, 95, of Riverdale died Thursday. Funeral, 3 p.m. Sunday, Haisten Funeral ...
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