OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mary Ann Coppoletti Porter

Mary Ann Coppoletti Porter

May 21, 2026

Mary Ann Coppoletti Porter (Niney), 90 of Cartersville and Jasper, Georgia passed away peacefully at Fite Living Center in Cartersville, GA on May 21, 2026. She was a loving mother and grandmother as well as a dedicated Certified Public Accountant. Mary was born in Rockford, Illinois on February 20, 1936 to John Ross Coppoletti and Anne Marie DeLannoy Coppoletti. She...

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...

Robert Clark Jackson

Robert Clark Jackson

May 18, 2026

Robert "Bob" Clark Jackson, a dedicated public servant, brilliant storyteller, and lifelong lover of the arts, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 87. A resident of Atlanta, Georgia, Bob spent his life improving the health and well-being of others while filling the lives of his family and friends with music, wit, and warmth.

Born in Stromsburg, Nebraska, to...

Carl Arnold Andersen

Carl Arnold Andersen

May 17, 2026

Carl Arnold Andersen of Brookhaven, GA passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2026, at the age of 79.

He was born on February 24, 1947, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Harold Andersen and Sylvia Lueckfeld. He married Geraldine Harper in 1969, and together they shared many wonderful years before she preceded him in death in 1996.

Carl proudly served in the United...

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...

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