OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Susan Elaine Mitchell

Susan Elaine Mitchell

Feb 9, 2024

Susan Elaine Mitchell passed away at home February 9, 2024 in Snellville, Georgia. Suzie was born August 13, 1957 in Mobile, Alabama where she lived her early years. She later spent many years in Montgomery, Alabama before finally settling in Georgia. Suzie was a needle woman of exceptional talent and skill in all forms of needlecraft, and she was an...

Kathy Ellise Musselman

Kathy Ellise Musselman

Feb 9, 2024

Kathy Ellise Musselman, 73, of Roswell, GA passed away on February 9, 2024. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her home surrounded by her husband and children.

Kathy – or Cricket, as she was known to friends and family was born the oldest of four children to Patsy and Dwayne Hale in New Albany, Mississippi. After graduating from MacArthur...

Christopher John Walsh

Christopher John Walsh

Feb 8, 2024

Christopher John Walsh, cherished son, beloved husband, devoted father, and esteemed colleague passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 8, 2024, at the age of 61. Chris was preceded in death by his parents, James and Maureen Walsh.

Chris was a man of subtle wit, known for his dry sense of humor and his ability to bring laughter...

Velma Aline Mohr

Velma Aline Mohr

Jan 23, 2024

A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife to Fred of 64 years, Velma Mohr died January 23, 2024. Velma was born on March 11, 1934, in Whitehall, Louisiana to Henry and Azalea Dupuy Crane. She graduated valedictorian from Maurepas High School in 1951 and attended Elliott Business College. She took her first job with Esso (Standard Oil, later Exxon Mobil)...

Ann Marie Sanchez

Ann Marie Sanchez

Jan 19, 2024

Ann Marie “Missy” Sanchez, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19th at home, after a life spent helping people find their way in the world.

Missy is survived by her son J. Scott Sanchez, daughter-in-law Christin Sanchez, grandchildren Ryan and Riley Sanchez, and her daughter Suzanna Sanchez Doyle and son-in-law Ryan Doyle.

Missy was born December 12, 1944,...

John Joseph Evaniak

John Joseph Evaniak

Jan 17, 2024

John Joseph Evaniak, 98, passed away on January 17, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. A native of Buffalo, NY, John was born on September 27, 1925 to the late Nicolas (Mickolaj) and Mary (Marya) Evaniak (Iwaniuk). He is also preceded in death by his brothers Michael (Micky), Gus, Walter, Leonard and sister Helen Szvoren.

John is survived by his loving and...

Michael Paul Baker

Michael Paul Baker

Jan 17, 2024

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Michael “Bake” Paul Baker of Atlanta, Georgia, on January 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and artistic passion. Michael is survived by his sister, Patricia Corso, brother-in-law, Josef Z Perry, Paige Perry, step-niece of Redwood, WY, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins throughout the United States and Spain....

Jana Leslie Harless

Jana Leslie Harless

Jan 8, 2024

Jana Leslie (Possiel) Harless passed away at home on January 8, 2024. She was born in Belmont, MA and moved to Marietta, GA with her family in 1974 and went on to graduate from Walton High School and the University of Georgia. She met her husband Dan and established a home in East Cobb where they enjoyed spending time with...

Louis Morgan Rawls Jr

Louis Morgan Rawls Jr

Jan 8, 2024

Louis M. Rawls Jr. (09/09/1937-01/08/2024) died at his home after an illness of several months. Born in Savannah, GA to Louis M. Rawls Sr. and Estelle Gallaher Rawls, Louis was a graduate of Savannah High School and Florida State University, He had a long career in banking that took him all over the country, with stops in Athens, GA, New...

William Herman Taylor

William Herman Taylor

Jan 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of William Herman Taylor

William (Bill) Taylor, 89, of Cumming GA, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024.

He was born on July 13, 1934 in Decatur, Illinois to William and Dorothy Haworth Taylor. Bill’s early life was spent in the Milwaukee/Whitefish Bay area of Wisconsin.

He graduated from DePauw University, where he not only received an...

Delores Randles Hutchinson

Delores Randles Hutchinson

Jan 5, 2024

Delores (Dee) Hutchinson of Woodstock, in Cherokee County, Georgia passed away on January 5, 2024, at the age of 91.  Dee was born in Columbus, Ohio, on September 18, 1932, the only child of George M. and Mary Jones Randles. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. degree in Psychology from Western College for Women, in Oxford, Ohio,  in...

Jonathan Crafts Zilles

Jonathan Crafts Zilles

Jan 1, 2024

Jonathan C. Zilles passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with Friedreich’s Ataxia, surrounded by his family and all those who loved him, including his faithful Canine Assistant service dog, “Chunk.”

Jon completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Auburn University. He has been a die-hard Auburn Tiger all his...

Kenneth Michael Barfield

Kenneth Michael Barfield

Dec 31, 2023

Kenneth Michael Barfield, age 75, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2023. Kenneth was born on July 23, 1948, to William E. and Ollie Mae Barfield in Atlanta, Georgia. Kenneth is survived by his sister, Janice Owen; niece, Lori Shellnutt, and her husband, Ryan, and their son, William.

Kenneth graduated from Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia....

Marylee Hicks Mckim

Marylee Hicks Mckim

Dec 20, 2023

Marylee Hicks McKim, 94, of Sugar Hill, GA, died peacefully in her home on December 20, 2023 surrounded by her immediate family. Marylee was born in Continental, OH on January 20, 1929 to her parents Benjamin Harrison (Harry) Hicks & Edith Hamden Hicks. Marylee was the youngest of four children and grew up on a farm with her two sisters,...

Ted Alan Hall

Ted Alan Hall

Dec 20, 2023

Ted Alan Hall passed away on December 20, 2023 at the age of 69 in Lilburn, Georgia. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile.

As a young boy, Ted began his love affair with cars and Nascar racing under the tutelage of his dad, who worked for General...

Michael E Moomaw

Michael E Moomaw

Dec 9, 2023

Michael E Moomaw passed away on December 9, 2023 at the age of 72. He was born in Shelby, OH on September 16, 1951. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathryn Ann (Berry), son Patrick Neal and wife Kristine, son Barry Keith and wife Kathryn, and granddaughters Marissa Kathryn, Ashby Margaret, Berkeley Jane, and Makenna Kristine. He...

John Enoch Sowers Iii

John Enoch Sowers Iii

Dec 8, 2023

John “Jay” Enoch Sowers III, 89, of Brookhaven, GA passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023. He was born in Buffalo, NY on July 11, 1934, to John Enoch Sowers, Jr. and Elizabeth P. Sowers both of Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

John met the love of his life, Nancy Ellen Gage, at St. Lawrence University in 1952 at a freshman mixer. They...

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