OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Janice “Jan” Kay Gibson

Janice “Jan” Kay Gibson

Sep 16, 2025

Janice "Jan" Kay Gibson, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully after a short illness on September 16, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was 71.

Born on May 4, 1954 in Abilene, Texas, Jan was the third of four children of Wayne Edward "Eddie" Gibson and Peggy Riechoff Bryant. Jan spent many of her early years living with...

Gerald Vincent Lagomarsino Sr.

Gerald Vincent Lagomarsino Sr.

Sep 12, 2025

Gerald Vincent "Gerry" Lagomarsino, Sr., of Jasper, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born in Atlanta on March 14, 1941, Gerry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gail; sons Vince (Julie) and Chad (Annette); and grandchildren Avery, Katelyn, Cameron, and Palmer.

A graduate of the University of Georgia, Gerry began his...

Jewel Agnes Lamica

Jewel Agnes Lamica

Aug 20, 2025

Jewel Agnes Lamica passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, of natural causes. She was 101 years old, having experienced an extraordinary century of life. She lived through everything from the Great Depression to the rise of AI — adventurous and vibrant virtually every day she was alive.

Jewel was born in Tampa, FL, the daughter of Philip and Ruth...

Ray Franklin

Ray Franklin

Aug 18, 2025

Ray Franklin, lovingly known as "Big Ray," age 58, of Atlanta, GA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 18, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1966, to the late Raymond Franklin and Annie Lois Theney.

Ray attended East Atlanta High School and went on to build a lifelong career working as an auto detailer, floor technician, and...

Joanne Wren Tompkins

Joanne Wren Tompkins

Aug 15, 2025

Margaret JoAnne Tompkins of Atlanta, Georgia, died peacefully the morning of August 15th, 2025 after a brief illness surrounded by the love of her two sons.  She was 88 years old.  JoAnne was born on July 29th, 1937 in Blythe, Georgia to James Floyd Wren and Nina Mae Martin.  Her family moved to Augusta, Georgia where she graduated from The...

Maxine Drinnen Chesser

Maxine Drinnen Chesser

Aug 11, 2025

Maxine Drinnen Chesser of Atlanta Georgia passed away at the age of 97, on August 11, 2025.  Maxine was born and raised in Knoxville Tennessee to parents Bruce and Bertha Drinnen.  She attended Fountain City Central High and graduated with a Bachelors in Biology from Carson Newman College.  After graduation, she worked as a teacher for 6 years in Oakdale...

Vivian Claire (Horton) Harrell

Vivian Claire (Horton) Harrell

Aug 9, 2025

Vivian Claire Horton Harrell, born December 8, 1940, in Decatur Ga., a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother & friend passed away at the age of 84 on August 9, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 64 + years Bobby A Harrell, her son Brett Harrell, her daughter Shannon H McCart (Greg), Gran to Trevor McCart, Becky...

Suzanne Cambre

Suzanne Cambre

Aug 7, 2025

Suzanne Cambre RN, BSHA, passed away on August 7, 2025 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. At her passing she was surrounded by her family and went peacefully to be with her God. Suzanne (aka Sue) is survived by her husband and partner of 44 years, James W. White of Tucker, GA, brothers David Cambre (Sue) of Alpharetta, GA,...

Shirley Ann Browne Staton

Shirley Ann Browne Staton

Aug 6, 2025

Shirley Ann Browne Staton, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in her home in Kennesaw, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 23, 1933, in Louisville, Kentucky, Shirley lived a long and meaningful life deeply rooted in faith, family, and community. A proud graduate of Ursuline High School in Louisville, Shirley carried the values instilled...

Roger Lee Snell

Roger Lee Snell

Aug 3, 2025

Roger Lee Snell, 70, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 3, 2025.

Roger was a devoted husband to Carolyn Snell, a loving father to Christopher and Michael, and a proud father-in-law to Kristen. To his granddaughters, Emmy and Amelia, he was known simply as "Papa"—a role he cherished in his later years.

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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...

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