OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Dr Charles Robert Marsh

Dr Charles Robert Marsh

Dec 23, 2024

Rev. Dr. Charles Robert Marsh

July 17, 1932 – December 23, 2024

 

 

The Rev. Dr. Charles Robert Marsh, a Southern Baptist minister who served as senior pastor at Atlanta’s Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church from 1978 to 1993, died on December 23 while in hospice care at Lenbrook in Atlanta, Georgia. Marsh, a passionate teacher of...

William (Bill) Atticus Sims Iii

William (Bill) Atticus Sims Iii

Dec 19, 2024

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, “Capt. Bill” Sims, passed away on Thursday morning, December 19, 2024, family by his side, just two days shy of his 86th birthday. Despite battling several health issues in recent years, Bill maintained a Captain’s and father’s spirit until his final days!

William Atticus Sims, III was born December 21, 1938, in Atlanta, Georgia. His...

Linda Roney Faucette

Linda Roney Faucette

Dec 17, 2024

Linda Roney Faucette, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, was reunited with her late husband of 35 years, William “Bill” Faucette in God’s heavenly kingdom on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. Linda was the middle daughter of the late Jay and Jean Roney and grew up in Minneapolis, MN, Overland Park, KS, Washington DC and finally Homewood, IL where she...

Lucy Irvine Breyer

Lucy Irvine Breyer

Dec 17, 2024

Lucy Irvine Breyer, born Atlanta, Georgia April 2, 1944; died December 17, 2024, Roswell, Georgia.

Preceded in death by her parents Colding Douglas Irvine and Annie Lucile Scarborough Irvine, and by her husband, William Rich Breyer.

Lucy spent her childhood in Jonesboro, Georgia spending many hours with her lifelong best friend Lynn Merrifield DeVos, and her dog Pepsi. She attended...

Gloria Ann Abeyta

Gloria Ann Abeyta

Dec 16, 2024

Gloria Ann Abeyta, 89, of Jackson, GA, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Gloria, known as “mom” to many, was born on June 9, 1935 in Atlanta, GA, to the late Mary Ann McDaniel and the late Willie Guy Sibley. She was preceded in death by her husband, José Ernesto Abeyta, her brother James Thomas Sibley, and grandchildren Dustin...

Catherine Hext Liabastre

Catherine Hext Liabastre

Dec 13, 2024

Catherine Hext Liabastre, 83, of Atlanta, Georgia, died peacefully in her sleep on December 13, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1941, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Col. Grady P. and Lois Thorpe Hext.

Catherine met her husband, Albert Armand Liabastre, in Savannah, Georgia. They married in 1966 and made their home in Atlanta, Georgia. The next decade...

Suanne Wright Tharpe

Suanne Wright Tharpe

Dec 3, 2024

Mrs. Suanne “Sue” Wright Tharpe, born on August 4, 1940, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, in Macon, Georgia. A native of Atlanta, Mrs. Tharpe dedicated her life to community service, education, and business. She began her career as a teacher in the Atlanta City Schools and the DeKalb County School System, where she also served as PTA President...

David Bauer Tuttle

David Bauer Tuttle

Nov 30, 2024

David Bauer Tuttle, 70, died Nov. 30, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Friends and family will celebrate and remember his life on Jan. 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at All Saint’s Episcopal Church. Born Jan. 3, 1954, in Boston to Elbert P Tuttle, Jr., MD and Virginia Bauer Tuttle, he moved to Ansley Park in 1955, and attended The Westminster Schools...

Rose Waldron Sims

Rose Waldron Sims

Nov 24, 2024

Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to so many, Rose Sims, passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 24, 2024, family by her side, just three months short of her 99th birthday. Despite battling COPD, congestive heart failure, several falls, and other issues for four years, Rose maintained a mother’s spirit and was determined to do as much as she could as...

Albert Richard Bunn

Albert Richard Bunn

Nov 17, 2024

A. Richard Bunn, known to many affectionately as “Dick,” peacefully passed away on November 17, 2024. Dick’s legacy is one of inspiration — zest for life, and encouraging others to find beauty and joy in the world as he did.

Born on November 29, 1950, in Griffin, Georgia, Dick graduated from Griffin High School before moving to Atlanta to attend...

Charles Livingston Newton Ii

Charles Livingston Newton Ii

Nov 16, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Livingston Newton II, aged 76, passed away on November 16, 2024. He was the son of Dr. John Lowrance and Scott Newell Newton. Charlie was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Charlie was born on April 22, 1948, in Augusta, Georgia, and spent his formative years in...

Linda Moon Bridges

Linda Moon Bridges

Nov 16, 2024

Linda Moon Bridges, 84, of Atlanta, Georgia died Saturday, November 16, 2024. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The service will take place at Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.

Linda was born in St. Petersburg, FL on September 20, 1940, where she spent her childhood...

Evan Joyce Guilford-Blake

Evan Joyce Guilford-Blake

Nov 13, 2024

Evan Guilford-Blake, a brilliant playwright, novelist, and force of nature, died on November 13, 2024. He was 77.

Evan began his creative career as an actor, but it was his passion for storytelling that ultimately defined his life and career. His plays were—and continue to be—produced worldwide.

His remarkable talent earned him nearly 50 playwriting awards, including the prestigious Eamon...

Miriam Newman

Miriam Newman

Nov 9, 2024

Miriam Janice Hoskins Newman also known as “Mimi” passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2024 at Prima at Suwanee Creek under the care of Capstone Hospice. Miriam will be cremated, and per her wishes, there will be no memorial service. Miriam was born in Memphis, TN on 11/03/1931 to parents Glenn Oliver Hoskins and Alvia Ann Ennis Hoskins. Miriam is...

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