OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Alice Clark Davis

Alice Clark Davis

Jul 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Alice Clark Davis

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alice Clark Davis on July 26, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold Davis, parents Elizabeth and M. Graham Clark, and her sister Elizabeth Embser. Alice is survived by her children: Eva Davis-Boulton (Michael), William Davis (Deborah), and...

Samuel Thomas Leitheiser

Samuel Thomas Leitheiser

Jul 17, 2025

Sam Leitheiser was born in Harlingen, Texas to George, an Air Force officer, and his wife Becky. They moved around the country quite a bit when Sam was small due to the military job of his father. He lived with his family in Texas, Florida, Arkansas, and finally Ridgecrest, California, where he graduated from high school.

After his high school...

Cynthia Rose Henke

Cynthia Rose Henke

Jul 12, 2025

Cynthia was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on July 26, 1954, to Donald and Florence Davis. She was raised in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, and graduated from Park High School in 1974. Cindy began her lifelong career as a medical transcriptionist at St. Paul Radiology and later worked at Ramsey Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Cindy eventually moved north to Saginaw,...

Pablo Jaime Cevallos Velasquez

Pablo Jaime Cevallos Velasquez

Jul 1, 2025

Pablo Jaime Cevallos Velasquez, age 80, of Annandale, Virginia, passed away in Alpharetta, Georgia on July 1, 2025.

Born on July 19, 1944, in Quito, Ecuador, Pablo built a life defined by dedication, warmth, and an unwavering love for his family. He spent over 30 years in the hospitality industry, where his strong work ethic and positive attitude left an...

Gail (Odegard) Robinson

Gail (Odegard) Robinson

Jun 30, 2025

Gail (Odegard) Robinson, 63, of Atlanta passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. Gail was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Ann (Druml) Odegard.  She is survived by her father LeRoy Odegard, step-mother Jo Odegard, brothers, Anthony (Cindy), Alan (Heidi) and Jason Taft (Lisa), her sister Audrey Thiault (Pierre) and her former, but still devoted...

John Howard Stanford

John Howard Stanford

Jun 10, 2025

John Howard “Big John” Stanford, 78, of Powder Springs, Georgia, departed peacefully from this life on June 10, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Known affectionately by friends and family alike as “Big John,” he leaves behind a large and loving family and a legacy of steadfast leadership, quiet strength, and devoted community service.

Born on November 4, 1946 in...

Barbara A Neeley

Barbara A Neeley

Jun 1, 2025

Barbara A. Neeley of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on June 1, 2025. A cherished wife, mother, and dedicated minister, Mrs. Neeley had a profound impact on the lives of many in her community.

Mrs. Neeley was a vivacious servant leader, bringing the joy of the Lord everywhere she visited. She served alongside her husband, Pastor David...

Cynthia Russell Kelly

Cynthia Russell Kelly

May 31, 2025

Cynthia (Russell) Kelly, age 66, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. A devoted aunt and beloved friend, she will be remembered and treasured by all who knew her.

Affectionately known as “Cindy,” she was recognized for her warm smile and contagious laugh, which brought joy to those around her.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents,...

Charles Adam Lahr

Charles Adam Lahr

May 30, 2025

Charles Adam Lahr passed away on May 30, 2025.

He was called by his middle name, Adam, by family and friends who loved him deeply. He was a son, a brother, and an uncle with boundless energy, great intelligence, incredible creativity, and a magnetic personality. He loved his family and touched their lives—and so many others—in ways that words can barely...

Phyllis Ann Prunty

Phyllis Ann Prunty

May 29, 2025

Phyllis Ann Prunty, age 94, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away peacefully on May 29,2025. She will be remembered for her kind and giving heart.

On September 7, 1930, she was born to Harry and Edna Bass of Toluca, Illinois. After graduation from high school, she was employed by GE in Bloomington, Illinois. She was married to Jerry Prunty in 1960...

Ernest T Paul

Ernest T Paul

May 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, the family of Ernest T. Paul of Marietta, Georgia, announces his passing on May 24, 2025, due to complications from diabetes. Ernie was 81.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Arloa Paul, and his parents, Vilma and Ernest Theodore Paul. He is survived by his loving daughters, Heather Braniff (Tom) and...

Roberta Thomas Jones

Roberta Thomas Jones

May 18, 2025

Roberta Jones, of Atlanta, passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with lung cancer.

Born Roberta Lynn Thomas—affectionately known as “Bobby Lynn” during her childhood—she grew up in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was the eldest and only daughter of Patricia Ann and John Larry Thomas, a homemaker and a...

Gayle Ellen Turner

Gayle Ellen Turner

May 17, 2025

Gayle Ellen Turner, 66, of Atlanta, Georgia, died peacefully on May 17, 2025, with her cousin Nancy Turner Miranda by her side.

Gayle was born in Atlanta at Piedmont Hospital on April 11, 1959, to the late Frank Garren Turner of Mulberry, FL, and the late Barbara Hamilton Turner of Norcross, GA. She graduated from Briarcliff High School, where she...

Roberta "Robbi" Gail Braun

Roberta "Robbi" Gail Braun

May 14, 2025

Roberta Gail Braun, lovingly known as Robbi, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at the age of 72, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Robbi spent much of her life in Georgia, where she built a beautiful life centered on faith, family, and service to others.

Robbi loved Jesus and trusted God with all her...

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