OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Linda Langdon Bond

Linda Langdon Bond

Oct 8, 2026

Linda Langdon Bond, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2026.

She is survived by her sister, Mary Langdon; her daughter, Amanda Patterson, and son-in-law, Scott Patterson; twin grandchildren, Hayden and Hanna Patterson; her son, Damon Bond; two granddaughters, Ansley and Whitney Bond; and her nieces, Delia Rae and Samantha Langdon.

Linda devoted herself to her career in...

Robert David Vogel

Robert David Vogel

Sep 30, 2026

Robert David Vogel was born March 21, 1962, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was adopted by Joan and John Vogel, the second of their four children. He passed away at 64 years old on September 30, 2026.

Rob was a devoted son, caring brother, and loving friend. He was known by all as a funny and genuine person. Those who knew...

Anita Louise "Star" Waters

Anita Louise "Star" Waters

Sep 24, 2026

Anita Louise Waters, lovingly known as “Star” passed away on September 24, 2026, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She was 78 years old.

Born on February 18, 1948, in Portland, Oregon, Anita was the daughter of Anna M. Jackson and Harvey Jackson and was their only child. True to her nickname, she lit up every room she was in.

She married...

Mary Crowell Laurence

Mary Crowell Laurence

Sep 19, 2026

Mary Crowell Laurence, 92, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026. Born on February 21, 1934, in Pasadena, California, Mary spent much of her childhood in her beloved hometown of Okoboji, Iowa, a place that remained close to her heart throughout her life.

Mary went on to attend Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, where she built the foundation for...

Alfred Thomas Jackson

Alfred Thomas Jackson

Sep 17, 2026

Alfred T. Jackson was born in Issue, Maryland, on May 30, 1937, and departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at his home in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 89 years old. Alfred’s life was defined by determination, dependability, and an unwavering commitment to family.

The oldest son of Alfred and Eulie Jackson, Alfred was raised in Washington, D.C. During his...

William Edward “Bill” Truman, III

William Edward “Bill” Truman, III

Sep 15, 2026

William Edward (“Bill”) Truman III of Roswell, GA, passed away on September 15, 2026, aged 75, following a years-long battle with cancer, waged quietly and mostly in private.

Born August 18, 1951, in Washington, DC, Bill was the only child of the late William Edward Truman Jr. and the late Dorothy Williams Truman. Bill grew up in Maryland before heading south...

Thomas Wilbert Belling

Thomas Wilbert Belling

Sep 11, 2026

Thomas W. Belling, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on June 24, 1940, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Bill and Maye Belling, 19 minutes after his identical twin brother and lifelong best friend, Bob.

After spending his youth in Battle Creek, Michigan, Tom’s family relocated to Hollywood, Florida,...

Diane Marie Bond

Diane Marie Bond

Sep 2, 2026

It is with immense sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Diane Marie Bond on September 2.Born in Albany, Georgia, to Ernest and Ethel Bond, Diane devoted her life to serving others, whether through caring for her family or educating students in her classrooms. Her faith in Christ was a cornerstone of her life, and she found comfort in...

Jennifer Marie McDonald

Jennifer Marie McDonald

Sep 1, 2026

Jennifer Marie Dooley McDonald, age 49, of Heflin, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout her journey, Jennifer showed incredible strength, courage, and grace.

Jennifer is survived by her beloved husband, Tom McDonald; her children, Sarah, Connor, and Ethan McDonald; her parents, Dan and Elaine Dooley; her sister, Stephanie (Matthew) Seymour; and her...

Patricia Clark Royalty

Patricia Clark Royalty

Aug 31, 2026

Pat was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1932. She spent her adolescent and high school years in an apartment in the Hyde Park area and her summers on a farm in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. She lived in Chicago, Beloit, and Boston, but spent the longest stretch of her life in Atlanta. In addition to family and friends, her lifelong loves were...

Daniel L Villeneuve

Daniel L Villeneuve

Aug 30, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Daniel Villeneuve, age 52, on August 30, 2026, at his home in Cumming, Georgia.

Daniel is survived by his brothers, Michael Villeneuve of Davenport, New York, and Matthew Villeneuve of Cabot, Vermont; his niece and nephew, Samantha and Noah; as well as several aunts and uncles, numerous cousins, and...

Shirley Brewer Griswell

Shirley Brewer Griswell

Aug 22, 2026

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Griswell, a devoted wife, mother, Maw-Maw, great-grandmother, and friend whose life was marked by faith, service, and love for her family.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Griswell; her parents, Carl and Bessie Brewer; her sister, Janie King; and her brother, Charles Brewer.

Shirley is survived by her...

George Thomas Varner, Sr.

George Thomas Varner, Sr.

Aug 22, 2026

George Thomas Varner Sr., 87, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on August 22, 2026. He was born on October 27, 1938, in Pleasants County, West Virginia, to Joseph W. Varner and Harriet Johnston Varner.

Tom made Atlanta his home for most of his life. He attended North Fulton High School in Atlanta, where he met his first wife, Carol Vivian Russ....

Lucius Byron Dinsmore, Jr.

Lucius Byron Dinsmore, Jr.

Aug 19, 2026

January 26, 1942 – August 19, 2026

Lucius Byron (L.B.) Dinsmore, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, after facing cancer with remarkable courage, strength, and dignity.

Born in Alpharetta, Georgia, on January 26, 1942, L.B. spent a lifetime investing in the people, places, and pastimes that mattered most to him. As a young man, he served three years in...

Stephen Royston Cutts

Stephen Royston Cutts

Aug 19, 2026

Stephen Royston Cutts (November 18, 1954 – August 19, 2026)

Steve sadly passed away unexpectedly at the age of 71 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Born in Swansea, Wales, he immigrated to Toronto, Canada, with his parents, Freda and Kenneth “Roy” Cutts. The eldest of four, he grew up in Toronto with his sister, Andrea Babin, and his brothers, Brian and...

Lloyd R Wackerling

Lloyd R Wackerling

Aug 18, 2026

Lloyd R. Wackerling, an astronomer, statistician, husband, father, grandfather, and longtime resident of Evanston, Illinois, died in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 18, 2026. He was 89 years old.

Lloyd was born on February 9, 1937, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Florence Breed and Walter Wackerling. He attended Brown University and went on to earn a master’s degree in astronomy from the...

William Edward Vinson

William Edward Vinson

Aug 17, 2026

William Edward “Ed” Vinson, 78, passed away on August 17, 2026.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Ed lived with his family in Stone Mountain and Tucker, and ultimately with his wife, Gail, in a cabin in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Ed will be remembered for his impossibly kind heart, his perfectly told epic stories, and his wonderful laugh. Knowing Ed and being loved by...

Ronald Gilbert Hutchinson

Ronald Gilbert Hutchinson

Aug 16, 2026

Ronald Gilbert Hutchinson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, businessman, Marine, musician and servant of his faith and community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, surrounded by his wife of 63 years, Penelope “Penny” Carder Hutchinson, and his beloved family.

Ron was a man whose life was defined by service: to God, to his family, to his country, to his community,...

Kathy Ella Tobias

Kathy Ella Tobias

Aug 9, 2026

The world said goodbye to a beacon of peace, love, and light when Kathy Ella Tobias, 67, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia surrounded by close friends and family. Following a two-year journey with pancreatic cancer that she approached with grace and fortitude, Kathy unexpectedly experienced medical complications related to her cancer treatment...

Sara Constance Hamilton

Sara Constance Hamilton

Jul 31, 2026

Sara Constance Wingard Hamilton, known affectionately to all as “Connie,” passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Karl H. Wingard Sr., and her mother, Sara Ahlgren Wingard. Connie grew up in Druid Hills. She had recently celebrated her 83rd birthday. Connie was born in Pensacola, Florida, and resided in...

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