OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

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,...

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...

Charles Tyler Williams

Charles Tyler Williams

Jul 20, 2026

Charles Tyler Williams, 55, of Peachtree Corners, GA passed away on July 20, 2026, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA.

He was born on December 12, 1970, in Albany, GA. He attended Dunwoody High School and Georgia Southern University. He built a career in bank construction and was the CEO of Consultants and Builders, Inc.

Outside of work, he was known for...

Daniel Bryan Curtis

Daniel Bryan Curtis

Jul 12, 2026

Daniel Curtis, a pioneer in the modern self-storage industry, and U.S. Air Force veteran, passed away July 12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 93 years old. He leaves behind a distinguished legacy of business innovation, industry leadership, and a devotion to family through his 68-year marriage.

Dan’s early life in Crawfordsville, Indiana, was defined by duty and perseverance. Raised in...

Helen Joyce Poore Rice

Helen Joyce Poore Rice

Jul 10, 2026

Helen Joyce Poore Rice passed away peacefully in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on July 10, 2026, two days after celebrating her 86th birthday. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, faithful friend, and lifelong educator whose warmth, humor, and unwavering love for her family touched everyone who knew her.

Helen was born on July 8, 1940, to Harold and Helen...

Roy Arthur Gariepy

Roy Arthur Gariepy

Jul 9, 2026

Roy Arthur Gariepy, 65, of Bloomingdale, GA, also a long-term resident of Bonneau Beach, SC, peacefully joined his predeceased wife, Nancy Gariepy, on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Giving thanks to the Cremation Society of Georgia, our family and friends will hold separate private memorial services to celebrate the life of our incredible, loving Dad, uncle, and brother.

Roy was born in Plattsburgh,...

Wallace Terry Tanksley

Wallace Terry Tanksley

Jul 6, 2026

Wallace Terry Tanksley, age 86, died peacefully on July 6, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. He lived a long life and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Wally was born December 4, 1939, to Adger Lee Tanksley and Esther Angeline Eller Tanksley, in a section house of the Southern Railway in Alto, Georgia. He was the youngest...

Barbara Britton Clark Dowling

Barbara Britton Clark Dowling

Jul 6, 2026

Barbara Britton Clark Dowling, 98, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026 in Atlanta. The Funeral Mass will be held at All Saints Catholic Church, Dunwoody, on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the All Saints Parish Social Hall. Barbara lived a long and beautiful life, marked by an...

Charles Emmons Green

Charles Emmons Green

Jun 30, 2026

Charles Emmons Green quietly passed away in his sleep June 30, 2026. Born September 8, 1933 in Atlanta Georgia to James Emmons. Green and Jessie Corene (Brown) Green, he was predeceased by his wives, Peggy (Mitchell) Green and Evelynne (Brinkman) Green. His children, Karl and Cathy, living in Sandy Springs, GA and Tulsa OK respectively, survive along with their spouses.

Charles...

Ross Carson Spencer

Ross Carson Spencer

Jun 20, 2026

Ross Carson Spencer, 30, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Marietta, Georgia. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, Ross was a beloved son, brother, and friend whose bright spirit touched everyone he met.

Ross was a charismatic young man with a quick wit, a gentle spirit, and a smile that could light up any room. From an early age, he showed...

Jay Clark Johnson

Jay Clark Johnson

Jun 17, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jay Clark Johnson, who passed away on June 17, 2026, at the age of 63.

Born on August 28, 1962, in Harvey, Illinois, Jay was the son of Eugene and Mary Anne (Rohde) Johnson, who preceded him in death. He was a devoted father, loyal friend, accomplished athlete, successful entrepreneur,...

Ruth Mitchell Raab

Ruth Mitchell Raab

Jun 9, 2026

Ruth M. Raab, beloved mother of Dave, Diane, and Susan, quietly passed into the presence of her Lord on June 9, 2026. She died at home, preceded by her husband of 74 years, Herbert L. Raab, Jr., and is survived by her three children and their spouses: Teresa Raab, Gary Antonacci, and Alex Popov; four grandchildren and their spouses: Nick...

Richard Lyle Anacker

Richard Lyle Anacker

Jun 3, 2026

Richard Lyle Anacker, beloved husband of Cheryl Anacker, passed away into the arms of Jesus on June 3, 2026. He was 82 years old and was at his home in Lawrenceville, Georgia, surrounded by family and friends.

Richard was born on October 23, 1943, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Mary Jo Vargarson Anacker and Lyle Eugene Anacker. Lyle was a Captain...

Eve Foy Eckardt

Eve Foy Eckardt

Jun 3, 2026

Eve Foy Eckardt, 86, of Atlanta, died peacefully at home on June 3rd, 2026. The cause was pancreatic cancer, but she died peacefully while napping, in the presence of loved ones, and in the thoughts of many others. She will be remembered with love by so many, and she will be deeply missed.

She was born in Jackson, MS, to Frances...

Timothy Linsdell

Timothy Linsdell

2026

Our very much loved son Tim passed away far too soon at the age of 19. He was a gentle soul with a quiet kindness which was not loud or showy, but instead appeared in small acts of generosity, thoughtful moments and the way he cared for others. 

Tim found joy in simple pleasures: a meal at Antico's Avalon, then walking...

Lauren Frances Aloisa-Clark

Lauren Frances Aloisa-Clark

May 27, 2026

Lauren Frances Aloisa-Clark, age 44, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on May 27, 2026, following a brief illness.

She was born on May 23, 1982, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Francine A. Aloisa and the late William J. Aloisa of Enfield, Connecticut.

Lauren leaves behind her beloved husband and best friend, Oscar Clark of Marietta. They would have celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary...

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