OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Ellen Noblet Hamblin

Ellen Noblet Hamblin

Feb 9, 2025

Ellen Noblet Hamblin, 96 years, passed peacefully in her sleep in her Georgia home on Sunday morning February 9, 2025, after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong Catholic and most recently a parishioner at St Francis of Assisi in Cartersville. 

She is survived by four daughters Shirley Bickell of Michigan, Patricia Cox of...

Gerhard Kleinen

Gerhard Kleinen

Feb 7, 2025

Gerhard Heinz Kleinen of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, at the age of 89, after a long battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA). Gerhard led a long and interesting life. He was born on October 24, 1935, in Manilla, Philippines to German parents, Willy and Johanna (Horn) Kleinen. Gerhard and his younger sister, Helga, were raised...

Nancy Lee Barnhart

Nancy Lee Barnhart

Jan 28, 2025

Nancy Lee (Hoshall) Barnhart, 85, of Peachtree City, Georgia passed away peacefully on January 28, after a 7-year battle with dementia.  Nancy, or “Nan” as her family knew her, was born on November 14, 1939 in York, Pennsylvania. During her lifetime, she lived in Alexandria, Virginia and Brunswick, Georgia, and eventually settled in College Park, Georgia in the late 1960s...

Virginia Elizabeth Williams Hodges

Virginia Elizabeth Williams Hodges

Jan 28, 2025

Virginia Elizabeth Williams Hodges, ‘Ginny’ and ‘Nana’, 80, of Acworth, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in the company of her loving family. Born January 16, 1945, in Cairo, GA, she was the third oldest child of the late Ira Williams and Sarah Williams (nee Marshall). She grew up in Cairo, alongside 12 brothers and sisters, and...

John Carlton Long

John Carlton Long

Jan 26, 2025

John Carlton Long, age 80, of Lagrange, GA passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at WellStar Hospice of Lagrange. John was born in Waynesburg, PA on September 21, 1944 and was the son of the late Willis DeWitt Long and Margaret Byrd Long. At an early age John developed a fascination with and love for radio. His first...

Mary Brown Hinely

Mary Brown Hinely

Jan 24, 2025

Mary Brown Hinely, 92, passed away at home on January 24, 2025, after a brave, nine-year battle with myxofibrosarcoma. She was the first of two children born in Batesburg-Leesville, S.C., to Walter U. Brown and Zora Shealy Brown. She graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile, Al., Alabama College for Women (now University of Montevallo), and Louisiana State University with...

David Walker Hudson

David Walker Hudson

Jan 19, 2025

David Walker Hudson died peacefully at home in the early hours of January 19, held by his adoring wife Betsy. He was 74 years old.

Dave was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to James E. Hudson and Nancy Walker Cassell, and was a person who lived life to its fullest measure from that moment forward. He had a love of...

Russell Gordon James

Russell Gordon James

Jan 14, 2025

Russell G. James passed away January 14, 2025, at the age of 99. Russ was born and raised in Minnesota. A member of the Ansley Park community and the Ansley Golf Club since 1970, Russ was an avid tennis player, swimmer and gardener, growing bountiful crops of tomatoes in his beloved front yard vegetable garden.

A World War II Army...

James Aubin Smith

James Aubin Smith

Jan 11, 2025

Mr. James A Smith, age 68, of Ellenwood, GA passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, surrounded by family.

Jim was a graduate of Riverwood High School in 1974 and the University of Georgia in 1978.

He had a long career working in the lumber industry, from Mid-Cape Center in Massachusetts to PlyMart in Georgia.

Jim was a faithful member...

David Levaughn Neeley Sr.

David Levaughn Neeley Sr.

Jan 10, 2025

David LeVaughn Neeley, Sr. of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on January 10, 2025. A cherished husband, father, and dedicated pastor, Pastor Neeley profoundly impacted the lives of many in his community.

Born a leader with unwavering faith, he devoted his life to serving others. Pastor Neeley is survived by his loving wife, Barbara A. Neeley, and...

Thomas Bernard Meehan

Thomas Bernard Meehan

Jan 8, 2025

Thomas (Tom) Meehan, 103, WWII veteran and beloved Dad, Grandad, brother and uncle died peacefully on January 8, 2025, surrounded by his family’s love. He is survived by his sister Theresa Meehan Hapeman of Wilkes Barre, PA, son Thomas Boyd Meehan (Judy) of Lawrenceville, daughter Marla Meehan Newman (Richard) of Buford, grandson Matthew Thomas Meehan (Rod) of Coral Gables, FL,...

Robert Leon Teverzczuk

Robert Leon Teverzczuk

Jan 7, 2025

Robert Leon Teverzczuk passed away on the morning of January 7th in Woodstock, Georgia. Born in 1951, he grew up on Temple Road in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the youngest son of Catherine (Mienzenger) Teverzczuk and Wasyle Teverzczuk. As a lifetime lover of the beach he thoroughly enjoyed trips to the shore with his parents and older brother William (Bill).  After...

Dennis Paul Carden

Dennis Paul Carden

Jan 7, 2025

Dennis Paul Carden, aged 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital after bravely battling lung cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his family in his final moments.

Dennis Carden was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born on July 31, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, to the late...

Bertha Brown Farrar

Bertha Brown Farrar

Jan 6, 2025

Bertha Brown Farrar, aged 90, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025. Bertha was the eldest child of Thomas P. and Nellie C. Brown of Pleasant Grove, AL. She was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Wayne Farrar and her daughter, Debra Farrar Frueh. She is survived by daughters, Cheryl Farrar Ernst (John) of Woodstock, GA...

Jesse Eugene Bridges Jr.

Jesse Eugene Bridges Jr.

Jan 4, 2025

Jesse Eugene Bridges, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia died on January 4, 2025.

Jesse Eugene Bridges, Jr. (Gene) was born on January 19, 1943, in Lakeland, Florida. He married Linda Moon in 1966. He is survived by his daughter and son – in- law, Kara Bridges Searcy (Ed), his daughter, Lisa Kathryn Bridges, and his precious grandchildren, Addie Bridges Searcy, Ethan...

Joyce Carver

Joyce Carver

Jan 1, 2025

Joyce Ann Wagner Carver completed her earthly journey on January 1, 2025.

Born September 23, 1936 in Barberton, Ohio, Joyce was the youngest of three children born to the late Blanche Amy Brubaker Wagner Gates. She was preceded in death by her step-father Henry Gates, and her siblings Patsy Wagner Hosfield and Dale Wagner. Joyce attended Kenmore High School where...

Marshall Gordon

Marshall Gordon

Dec 29, 2024

Marshall Gordon passed away December 29, 2024. He is proceeded in death by his late wives, Joyce Gordon and Elaine Redmond. He is survived by his four kids, many grandchildren and his close companion, Jack the Dog. (Son)David and (wife) Maria Gordon and their children, Kelly, Renee, and Ashley. (Son) Michael and (wife) Morgan Gordon and their children, Matthew, Marina,...

Linda Rae Creekmore

Linda Rae Creekmore

Dec 26, 2024

Linda Rae Creekmore passed away on December 26, 2024, held by her husband, after a long struggle against dementia. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Maurice and Ruth Burlingame. Linda moved frequently due to her father’s career and attended thirteen different schools before she graduated from High School in Nashville, TN.

She met Marion Creekmore, the love of...

Dorothy "Doran" Hallett Goodwin

Dorothy "Doran" Hallett Goodwin

Dec 24, 2024

Dorothy “Doran” Hallett Goodwin, born June 27, 1941, passed away from glioblastoma on December 24, 2024.  Doran was born in Crewe, Virginia to George Cridland Hallett and Dorothy Virginia Jenkins Hallett.  She was preceded in death by her son, Michael William Goodwin.  After graduating from Longwood University in Farmville, VA, she completed her Masters of Education at the University of...

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