OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Robert Eugene Long
Nov 6, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert “Bob” Eugene Long, of Hoschton, GA, announce his passing. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Bob will always be remembered for his love of family, enjoyment of nature and animals, love of westerns, love of reading, and...
Kenneth "Rooster" Lamar Quarles And Kimberly Thornton
Nov 5, 2024
Kenneth “Rooster” Lamar Quarles, 63, of Dalton GA, passed away on November 5, 2024. Kimberly Jane Thornton, 65, of Dalton GA, passed away on October 21, 2024.
Kenneth Quarles (7/31/1961) and Kimberly Thornton (12/26/1959) were born in Dalton, GA to Glenn Quarles and Carolyn Harper. They are now home and in the arms of their parents, grandparents, and nephew, smiling...
Johnnie Mae Chumbley Corona Davis
Nov 3, 2024
Johnnie Mae Chumbley Corona Davis, 87, died peacefully in the early morning of Sunday, November 3, 2024, after a brief stay at Kennesaw Mountain Tranquility Hospice, in Kennesaw, Georgia. She was comforted by her Sons, Daughter and Family. She said she was ready to go home and would gladly leave whenever Jesus came and took her hand.
She was born...
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