OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

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...

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...

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