OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Daniel Lanier Leach

Daniel Lanier Leach

Nov 20, 2018

Daniel Lanier Leach “Dan” died peacefully at home Tuesday November 20, 2018. He leaves behind a legacy of faith in the way he walked with God without counting the cost, courage in the way he faced many physical challenges, generosity in the way he continually opened his heart to the needs of others, and love for his wife of 50...

Richard Perry Foote

Richard Perry Foote

Nov 18, 2018

Dick Foote of Dunwoody died at home on November 18, 2018 at the age of 89. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 3, 1929 to Frank and Marcile Foote. Dick is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret (Peg) Foote; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark (Ann) and Steve (Kim), and daughter and son-in-law Nancy (Skip); along with four...

Richard Emery Desroches

Richard Emery Desroches

Nov 15, 2018

Richard E Desroches, age 82 died November 15, 2018 at his home in Atlanta after a long illness. He was the son of the late Phillip and Lucille Desroches of Dracut. He attended and graduated from Dracut and Lowell schools. Prior to his retirement he was employed by IBM Corporation for 25 years. Surviving him are a daughter and two...

Michael Mobley Bankston

Michael Mobley Bankston

Nov 10, 2018

Michael M. Bankston, 71, of Bluffton, S.C., died Nov. 10, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1947 in Atlanta, GA to Ted and Jackie (nee Mobley) Bankston.

Mike was a teacher and coach for both football and wrestling for over 35 years.

He is survived by his wife, Joy Bankston; three sons, Jason and spouse Rastina of...

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