OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Christopher Robert Higgins

Christopher Robert Higgins

Apr 24, 2025

Christopher Robert Higgins, 51, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 24 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 3,1973, in Edina, Minnesota, Chris lived a life full of creativity, kindness, and deep devotion to his family, friends, and work.

Chris was many things—an imaginative visual artist, a passionate cook, an unforgettable host, a loyal friend, and...

Frances Patricia Geoghegan Dunphy

Frances Patricia Geoghegan Dunphy

Apr 21, 2025

Frances Patricia Geoghegan Dunphy January 1943 – April 21, 2025

Frances Patricia Geoghegan Dunphy passed away peacefully in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 21st, after a long illness. A devoted mother, grandmother, nurse, and community member, Fran lived a life defined by compassion, service, and deep faith.

Born in Washington, D.C., just weeks after the passing of her father, Francis Patrick...

Terry Geronimi

Terry Geronimi

Apr 18, 2025

Terry John Geronimi, 71, passed away at home on April 18th, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, of natural causes.

Terry was born on December 6, 1953, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to Lois A. (Osby) and John A. “Jack” Geronimi. He graduated from Parker High School Janesville, Wisconsin in 1972. Terry went on to earn a degree in Mechanical Drafting from Moraine...

Michael Charles Mcmillan

Michael Charles Mcmillan

Apr 18, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Michael Charles McMillan.  He was born August 21, 1957, in Rochester, NY, and passed away on April 18, 2025, in Atlanta, GA.  He left us to grieve his loss, but we will always carry his memory in our hearts.

Michael was a loving father, grandfather, son, and brother.  ...

Malee U Osborn

Malee U Osborn

Apr 16, 2025

The world bid farewell to Malee Uthaitawat Osborn of Canton, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 16, 2025, at the age of 90. Malee touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. She was born March 18, 1935, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She lived a full life starting...

James "Jim" Patrick Wise

James "Jim" Patrick Wise

Apr 9, 2025

Jim Wise passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025 at the age of 73, only two weeks after receiving a stage four metastatic lung cancer diagnosis. He was surrounded by the love of his family.

Jim was born on May 31, 1951 in Raleigh, North Carolina to parents Dr. George Herman Wise of Saluda, South Carolina and Marie Larson Wise...

Victoria Lindsey Dake

Victoria Lindsey Dake

Apr 5, 2025

Victoria “Tory” Lindsey Dake died suddenly on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from a seizure disorder. Tory was born on November 25, 1995, to Robin Lindsey Dake and Turok “Roc” Dake. She grew up in Stephens County, GA, until she attended UGA.

Tory approached life with curiosity, rather than trepidation. She said “yes” to unique opportunities that came her way. She...

Joseph "Joe" Peter Baglio

Joseph "Joe" Peter Baglio

Mar 31, 2025

Joseph (Joe) Peter Baglio, Ph.D., 85, of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on  March 31, 2025. Joe was born on December 4, 1939, in Brooklyn, NY to Mary & Anthony Baglio, Sr.

Dr. Baglio received his bachelor’s degree from Queens College, CUNY; masters from the University of Connecticut & doctorate in Counseling and Personnel Services from Kent...

Teresa Mary Mccamish

Teresa Mary Mccamish

Mar 26, 2025

In loving memory, Teresa (Teri) Mary McCamish, 66, of Dahlonega Ga, passed away on 26 March 2025.

Teri was born on 28 June 1958 to Arthur and Florence Remieka in Geneva OH. After Teri graduated from North High School, Eastlake, OH in 1976, she went on to study Criminal Justice at Rochester Institute of Technology.

After graduating with a degree...

Carolyn Robison Barlow

Carolyn Robison Barlow

Mar 24, 2025

Carolyn died March 24, 2025, at the age of 102. She was born in Barnwell, SC to John Douglas Robison and Drucilla Mary Peter Robison then moved with her parents to Columbia, SC when she was 2 years old. She graduated from Queens College in Charlotte, NC and later married Emmett Barlow on August 18, 1945. They moved to Atlanta...

Grace Wade Ernst

Grace Wade Ernst

Mar 23, 2025

Grace was born and raised on a farm in Salem Virginia. She had fond memories about her childhood and loved reminiscing. After several job transfers, she settled in Atlanta with her husband Jack and two children in 1964. Family was an important part of her life. She raised her children while being a homemaker and would often be a substitute ...

Donald Lee Dunagan

Donald Lee Dunagan

Mar 17, 2025

Donald L. Dunagan of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully March 17, 2025, due to complications from Lewy body dementia.  He was 89.  Don was born and raised in Atlanta where he met and married the love of his life, Elizabeth, who predeceased him after fifty-six years of marriage.  Don is survived by their three sons Dal (Elise), Damon (Cheryl), and...

Victor Michael Anthony

Victor Michael Anthony

Mar 16, 2025

Victor Michael Anthony, age 79, of Atlanta, passed March 16, 2025, due to complications from Progressive Parkinson’s Disease in Buford, Georgia.

Mike was born on April 23rd, 1945 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. He was the first son of John Horace Anthony and Mildred Stidham Anthony, and was born while his father was stationed there during WWII. The family returned to...

Bernard John Maloney

Bernard John Maloney

Mar 5, 2025

Bernard John Maloney passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 after a long battle with dementia. John was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, but his family soon moved to Warner Robins, Georgia where he spent his childhood. At seventeen, he moved to Atlanta to attend Georgia Tech, and stayed nearby, in Sandy Springs, for the rest of his life. He received...

Anne Warren Wood Armstrong

Anne Warren Wood Armstrong

Feb 25, 2025

Anne Warren Wood Armstrong passed away peacefully and in the company of family on February 25th, 2025. A longtime resident of Dunwoody, GA, Anne was born and raised in Newport News, VA. She married William Armstrong Sr. in 1952 after attending the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota FL. An accomplished artist in watercolors and oils, she specialized in pastoral...

Emory Blake Everette

Emory Blake Everette

Feb 19, 2025

Emory Blake Everette was born on April 13, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia, as the second child of the late James Madison and Lettie Blake Everette. He was preceded in death by his eldest sister, Barbara Ann Cotton. Emory left this world peacefully on February 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and dedication.

Emory was a proud alumnus...

Lacy Buckmaster

Lacy Buckmaster

Feb 17, 2025

Admired for her musical talents, among others, Lacy Buckmaster was loved above all for her deeply kind nature. 

Eleanor Lacy Wright Buckmaster, longtime Atlanta, GA, resident, died February 17, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was 85 years old. Growing up in Crystal Springs, MS, Lacy was the eldest child of the late Romuel Wright and Eleanor Collins Wright. She...

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