OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Atlanta, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

James Harold Shepherd Jr

James Harold Shepherd Jr

Dec 21, 2019

James Harold Shepherd, Jr. died surrounded by his family, Saturday, December 21st at age 68. A third generation Atlantan, he was the son of Alana Smith Shepherd and James Harold Shepherd, Sr. He was predeceased by his beloved twin sister, Dana and his father, James Harold Shepherd, Sr.

James H. Shepherd, Jr., was the chief of staff, a co-founder of...

Anthony Arthur Kwapisz

Anthony Arthur Kwapisz

Dec 19, 2019

Anthony A. Kwapisz, age 93 of Sandy Springs, GA passed away peacefully on February 19, 2020 surrounded by the comfort and love of his family.

Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Maria Louise Kwapisz, his twin daughters Karen Cope and Kathy Russell (Jack Russell) and his son William Kwapisz (Joyce). He was also blessed to have 2 grandchildren...

Donna Clark Davis

Donna Clark Davis

Dec 18, 2019

Becki (Donna Rebecca Clark) Davis, of Ellijay, Georgia, flew to the arms of Jesus on December 18, 2019, after a long illness. Becki was preceded in death by her father, Charles Flora; mother, Mary Francis Clark; her step father, Charles Theodore Clark; and older brother, Charles Everett Clark. Becki is survived by her husband, Slater Varnell Davis; two sons, Charles...

Thomas Rocky Wade

Thomas Rocky Wade

Dec 16, 2019

Rocky Wade, 69 years old of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away December 16, 2019. Surviving loved ones include Daughter Emily Serebrenick, Son Philip Serebrenick, their Mother, Sharon Silver, Brothers, Dusty and Scotty Wade, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and countless friends worldwide.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, December 22, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Manuel’s Tavern, located...

Shirley Ann Ellis

Shirley Ann Ellis

Dec 10, 2019

Shirley Ann Ellis (65) was born on May 12, 1954 to the late Mr. Charlie Ellis Sr. and the late Mrs. Pauline Ellis in Atlanta, Ga.

Shirley Ann attended Bethune Elementary and Samuel Howard Archer High School where she later on went into the employment of housekeeping working at the Ritz Carlton and the Hyatt Regency Hotels.

As...

Annie Laura Baughman

Annie Laura Baughman

Dec 10, 2019

Baughman, Annie Laura Rawls “Lala” age 99 of Union City, formerly of Marietta died Dec 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Baughman and parents Grace and Polhill Rawls. Survivors include daughter, Ann Trimble (Cameron) and grandsons, Eric Jones and Kyle Jones. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 21 at Virginia...

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