OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Charolette Elizabeth Short

Charolette Elizabeth Short

Feb 15, 2023

Charolette Elizabeth Short age 80 of Franklin, GA passed away February 15, 2023.

She was born September 13, 1942 in Charleston, Arkansas to the late Olen Aron James and Dorothy Ellen Bolan. She was a Homemaker for most of her life.

Later in her life she worked for Five Star Food Service Inc. as a Vending Attendant at Jac...

Robert Paul Ziegler

Robert Paul Ziegler

Feb 12, 2023

Robert Paul Ziegler passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Tucker, Georgia at the age of 88. He was born September 26, 1934, in Crowley, Louisiana to Anthony Ziegler, Sr. and Beulah Laurent.

A 1958 graduate of Louisiana State University, Bob received his bachelor’s of science in Mechanical Engineering. While at LSU, he played football,...

Deborah Lou Badoud

Deborah Lou Badoud

Feb 9, 2023

Mrs. Badoud was a creative soul who loved arts, crafts, cooking, and gardening. Her kind heart shone through her volunteer work and charitable support of many non-profit organizations. She grew up in the Washington D.C. area and began her family in Virginia, New Jersey and Illinois, but put roots down for over 30 years in Huntsville, AL. It was here...

Jerry Martin Godsey

Jerry Martin Godsey

Feb 8, 2023

Jerry Martin Godsey, an internationalist, adventurer, world traveler, dedicated family man, loving husband and father passed away on February 8, 2023 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital at the age of 83 with his loving wife Anne by his side. He succumbed to complications from a severe fall caused by Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

A native Floridian, Jerry was born...

Michael Hedrick Barnes

Michael Hedrick Barnes

Feb 7, 2023

Barnes, Michael Hedrick, 41, died on February 6, 2023. Michael was born in Albuquerque, NM, but spent most of his life in and around Atlanta. A delightful traveling companion, insightful film critic, thoughtful gift-giver, and skillful cook, with an edgy, provocative sense of humor, Michael was a passionate and talented musician and drummer. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew,...

Albert Michael Gallo

Albert Michael Gallo

Feb 6, 2023

Dr. Albert Michael Gallo of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, with his wife and children by his side. He was born on June 19, 1956 in Wilmington, Delaware.

A devoted husband, father, and brother, Michael is survived by his beloved wife Susan Gallo and daughter Rachel Gallo of Atlanta, Georgia, stepson, Thomas Diaz of Fairview, Montana,...

John Francis Clunen

John Francis Clunen

Feb 6, 2023

John “Jack” Francis Clunen, born March 12, 1941, departed for his heavenly residence on February 6th, 2023. Jack is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bette Clunen; his children: Linda (Doug) Hughes, Ree (Tony) Aguirre; 5 grandchildren: Denise (Dereck) Heim, Ryan (Michelle) Wood, Taylor (Sara) Aguirre, Kayla Aguirre and Doug Hughes, Jr.; and 4 great-grandchildren: Victoria, Alyssa, Luke and...

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