OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Karen Timpson Alvarez

Karen Timpson Alvarez

On Saturday, October 16, 2021, Karen Timpson Alvarez died after complications from surgery.

Known to all as Kitty, she is survived by her children, Amy and Dan Armstrong, Lisa and Wright Brooks, Carrie and Bryan Briscoe, her grandchildren Connor, Blake, Jackson, Henry, Louise and Kaylie. Brother Timmy, sisters Lissy, Julia and Kathy, her Aunt Fran, nieces, nephews, many cousins...

Mary Katherine Lewis

Mary Katherine Lewis

Sunrise June 11, 1947 Sunset July 31,2020

The Journey and Life of Our Beloved

Mary Katherine Miner-Lewis

Mary Katherine Lewis was born in Parkside Hospital, Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday, June 11, 1947, to the late Oliver and Margie (McConico) Miner. She was the second sibling of eight children. Her two brother, Franklin Miner and Stanly Miner (preceded her in death).

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John Frederick Hurlebaus

John Frederick Hurlebaus

John Frederick Hurlebaus of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away on August 3, 2021.

A decorated veteran of the Korean War and longtime employee of the Environmental Protection Agency, Hurlebaus was born on October 19, 1930, in Clearwater, Florida. He joined ROTC and graduated from the University of Florida in 1952 with a degree in economics. He later completed his...

Richard Curtis Allen

Richard Curtis Allen

Richard Curtis Allen, 80, of Sandy Springs, Ga died on July 22, 2022 following a brave, lengthy battle with heart and liver disease.

Richard (Dick) was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on January 6, 1942 to Russell and Mary Allen. After graduating from East Tennessee State University, Dick worked in outdoor advertising before pursuing a real estate career. His curiosity...

James Rufus Trimble

James Rufus Trimble

James Rufus Trimble, fondly known as “Papa Jim” by family and friends, passed away on August 12, 2021 leaving behind a legacy of dedication to his family and the medical profession. Jim was born January 4, 1923 in Montclair, NJ, the second son of Henry Weeks Trimble and Laura Lyman Trimble. Jim went to Andover Academy and graduated cum laude...

Melba Marie Gale Holliday

Melba Marie Gale Holliday

Melba Marie Gale Holliday, 70, passed away suddenly after a long battle with cancer, Thursday, June 24, 2022. She was born August 29, 1951, in Palatka, FL to her loving parents Robert and Sarah Gale.

Melba always kept busy with her many hobbies including gardening and reading.

Melba is survived by her children; Diana (Ilya) Lyubich and David Holliday....

Wilbur August Heinz Jr.

Wilbur August Heinz Jr.

Wilbur August Heinz, 84, passed away peacefully in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, November 14th, 2020.

Wilbur, or “Bill” as he much preferred, was born on December 18th, 1935 in Charlottesville, VA. He attended University High in Lexington, KY where he played guard on the school basketball team and was dubbed “Toad” for his exceptional leaping skills. He graduated from the...

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