OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

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...

Susan Elaine Anderson

Susan Elaine Anderson

May 23, 2026

Susan Elaine Anderson (Callaway), age 79, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, in the company of her husband, Brent Anderson, and her sister, Star Good.

Susan was born June 28, 1946, in Jerusalem, Palestine, to Merrel Price Callaway and Elizabeth Fountain Callaway. She graduated from high school at Hampden DuBose Academy in Florida. Susan later attended Carson-Newman College...

Robert Russell Powell

Robert Russell Powell

May 20, 2026

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bob Powell, who left us peacefully, surrounded by the warmth of his family. A cherished husband, a devoted father, and a steadfast friend, Bob’s presence was a comforting anchor to all who knew him.

Bob lived his life with a rare blend of quiet strength, boundless generosity,...

Gary Mitchell Blackwell

Gary Mitchell Blackwell

May 20, 2026

Gary Mitchell Blackwell, 81, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026.

Mitch was born in Boise, Idaho, on December 14, 1944 joining his older brother Joe in the Blackwell household. His parents Jim and Carmen moved the family several times, living in various towns of eastern Oregon and Idaho. From an early age Mitch was known for a keen...

Marian "Kittye" Louise Cobb

Marian "Kittye" Louise Cobb

May 17, 2026

Marian "Kittye" Louise Cobb, 72, was born in Fort Valley, Georgia, to Leonard Cobb Sr. and Marian K. Cobb. From an early age, she loved reading, which was inspired by her late grandmother, Mattie Williams. Books were her constant companion. She excelled academically and graduated from Peach County High School in 1971, where she participated in the Glee Club, Marching...

Allan Houston Goldsmith

Allan Houston Goldsmith

May 8, 2026

Allan Houston Goldsmith, 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia, surrounded by the love of his family.

Allan was born on October 15, 1961, in Roanoke, Virginia, the son of Robert Sidney Goldsmith, Jr and Isabel Grayson Goldsmith Parish. He was a graduate of Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia, and the University of Georgia, where...

Celia "Celi" Maria Bezanilla

Celia "Celi" Maria Bezanilla

Apr 22, 2026

Celia “Celi” Maria Bezanilla, 87, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on July 19, 1938, in Key West, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Esther Bezanilla. Celi grew up in the tight-knit island community of Key West, where she graduated from Mary Immaculate High School, the Class of 1956. She was...

Robert Felder Cunningham

Robert Felder Cunningham

Apr 18, 2026

Robert Felder Cunningham, harp-maker, husband and father, made his transition on April 18th at 5:15 a.m. in his beloved Atlanta feeling peaceful and loved.

Born in 1940 in Washington, DC to Adele and Jesse Bulloch, Robert’s early life was shaped by his mother’s remarriage, after which he took the name Cunningham. As a teenager in Macon, GA in the fifties, he...

Deborah Ann Reeder

Deborah Ann Reeder

Apr 14, 2026

Deborah Ann Reeder, 76, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1949, in Welch, West Virginia.

Deborah was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Galen Kelly Eugene Reeder; her parents, Naomi and Earl Jones; her brother, Ray Jones; and her niece, Cindy Gibson.

She grew up in Welch, West Virginia, where she...

Annetta Corinne Walters

Annetta Corinne Walters

Apr 11, 2026

Annetta Corinne “Sissy” Bever Walters went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2026—just shy of her 84th birthday. There is no doubt she made a joyful (and likely very loud) entrance through the Pearly Gates, laughing all the way, just as she did throughout her life. If you heard laughter nearby, chances are Sissy was either the...

Anthony Arthur Amato

Anthony Arthur Amato

Apr 10, 2026

Anthony Arthur Amato, 93, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026.

Tony was born in the Bronx, New York, in June 1932 to Louise and Anthony Amato. Two years later, after the birth of his brother Peter, the family moved to Yonkers in Westchester County, where his parents resided for the rest of their lives.

Tony attended Mount St. Michael’s...

Jeffrey Ellis Stewart

Jeffrey Ellis Stewart

Apr 3, 2026

Jeffrey Ellis Stewart, also known as Jeff to all who knew him, passed away on April 3, 2026. He was 65 years old.

He was born in Mc Rae, Georgia on October 9, 1960 to his loving parents Annette Jones Stewart and James C. Stewart. He returned home with them to Hazlehurst, Georgia to meet his older brother and sister, James...

Jimmie Lee Renfro

Jimmie Lee Renfro

Mar 28, 2026

Jimmie Lee Renfro, 88, of Snellville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. A man of quiet strength and unwavering devotion, Jimmie lived a life shaped by service, integrity, and deep love for those around him.

Jimmie proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he developed the discipline, resilience, and sense of duty...

Florence Ellen Moore

Florence Ellen Moore

Mar 27, 2026

Florence Ellen Moore, age 95, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Albert’s House Personal Care Home, in Atlanta. She was born on April 27, 1930, in Sheldahl, Iowa, to the late Vernon and Wilma Mueller. She was known as Kiki to friends and family.

A woman of great humility, sacrifice and determination, she accomplished much in her life while...

Evelyn Hicks Brooks

Evelyn Hicks Brooks

Mar 24, 2026

Evelyn Brooks passed away on Tuesday March 24th, 2026 in Hiram, GA. She was born Evelyn Christine Hicks to the late Charles E. and Mary Katherine Hicks on October 22, 1934. On March 12, 1955, she married the late James D. Brooks, Jr. (Jim), the love of her life. 

Evelyn was a devoted member of First Baptist Church, Lithia Springs where...

Leif Andrew Palmer

Leif Andrew Palmer

Mar 20, 2026

There are very few people in this world who are universally loved but Leif Palmer was one of them. Leif died at his home in the Atlanta suburb of Candler Park in the early morning hours of Friday, March 20, 2026 due to complications of Myasthenia Gravis.

Leif was born in 1960, the youngest of five in The Dalles, Oregon, a...

Sheila Ann Thrasher

Sheila Ann Thrasher

Mar 18, 2026

Sheila Ann Thrasher passed away peacefully at age 82 in her home with family on March 18, 2026, following a journey with cancer.

A secretarial administrator, she is survived by her husband, George Thrasher; her two sons, Keith and Phillip; her grandsons, David, Joshua, and Nicholas; and her grandchildren, Brandon, David Jr., Annabeth, and Emily.

A skilled gardener and cook, Sheila displayed...

Vickie Lynn Bouchillon

Vickie Lynn Bouchillon

Mar 18, 2026

Vickie Lynn Bouchillon of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 18th, 2026 at the age of 73 with family at her side. She was born on July 2nd, 1952, the daughter of Jimmy and Joyce Ferguson in East Point, Georgia. After graduating from Briarwood Highschool, she attended Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in 1973. She later...

Suzanne Gutman Bray

Suzanne Gutman Bray

Mar 17, 2026

Suzanne Gutman Bray, 84, of Roswell, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, among family. Born on February 7, 1942, in Beverly, MA, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Arthur Holt and Alice Sweetnam. She is predeceased by her brother, Peter.

Raised in New England, Suzanne graduated from Needham High School. She attended the University of Vermont, serving...

Jeremy Crispin Garlington

Jeremy Crispin Garlington

Mar 11, 2026

Jeremy Crispin Garlington was a thoughtful advisor, writer, and mentor who spent much of his career helping others navigate moments of change and transition. Through his consultancy, Point of View, LLC, and his writing in The Garlington Report (TGR)—a publication he was especially proud of—Jeremy encouraged leaders and professionals to rethink their paths and shape new narratives for the future....

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