Obituaries

Jan 14, 2026

 Dorothy A. Mills 

 Mrs. Dorothy A. Mills of Atlanta passed January 14, 2026. Weather permitting, The public viewing will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at our chapel from 1 to 6 p.m.

 Celebration of Life (Memorial Service) TBD February 2026 Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut St., SW.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Talladega College Class of 1951...

Jan 10, 2026

Ellis Stephens, Jr.

Ellis J. Stephens, Jr., 67 of Phenix City, AL died in Atlanta, GA on  Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born in Columbus, GA, May 12,1958, to Ellis J. Stephens, Sr., and Beatrice Stephens. He was a very compassionate, friendly, and intelligent child. He was fondly called Ellis, Jr. by his family.

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Jan 8, 2026

Dr. Kenneth E. Fowler (Colonel Ret. US Army)

Dr. Kenneth Eugene Fowler, DDS. of Smyrna, GA., passed January 8, 2026.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Warren Memorial United Methodist Church, 181 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., SW, Reverend Leon Edward Matthews, Senior Pastor, officiating.  Interment, South-View Cemetery.  The remains will...

Dec 31, 2025

Mary Ann Moreland

Mrs. Mary Ann Moreland of Atlanta, passed December 31, 2025.  Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul AME Church, 1540 Pryor Road, S.W., The Reverend Shawn Drain, Pastor, officiating. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at 10...

Dec 15, 2025

We celebrate the homegoing of our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, Harrison James Larkins. Born on December 3, 1992, in Atlanta, GA, Harrison peacefully departed this life on December 15, 2025, in Atlanta at the age of 33. Harrison touched countless lives with his compassion, integrity, and gentle spirit, leaving behind a legacy rich in love, gratitude,...

Dec 14, 2025

Joyce Anne Thompkins

Ms. Joyce Anne Thompkins of Powder Springs, Ga. passed December 14, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama.  Funeral service will bel held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12 noon at Shaw Temple AME Zion Church, 775 Hurt Rd., SW, Smyrna , GA, Reverend Eldren D. Morrison, Pastor.  Interment, Westview Cemetery. The public viewing will be...

Dec 11, 2025

Edna Dixon

Miss Edna Dixon of Atlanta, passed December 11, 2025.  Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Cascade United Methodist Church, 3144 Cascade Rd., SW, Atlanta 30311, Dr. Kevin R. Murriel, Pastor, officiating.  Interment, Lincoln Cemetery.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at 10 a.m. ...

Dec 10, 2025

Corliss Lofton White

Mrs. Corliss Lofton White of Decatur, GA, passed December 10, 2025. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Now Faith Apostolic Ministries, 3406 Rex Rd., Rex, GA, The remains will be placed in state at the church at 10 a.m.  The public viewing will be on Friday,...

Dec 6, 2025

Bessie Elizabeth Collins

Ms. Bessie Elizabeth Collins of Atlanta, passed December 6, 2025. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11 am at our chapel with Minister Meesa Jones, officiating.  Interment, Lincoln Cemetery.

Dec 5, 2025

Richard B. "Mac" McPherson

Mr. Richard Benjamin McPherson of East Point, GA, passed December 5, 2025.  Memorial service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Mark AME Church, 3605 Campbellton Rd., SW with The Reverend Dr. Keenan D. Hale, Sr., Pastor, officiating. The Reverend Larry Hudson, Eulogist.

Nov 28, 2025

Annie Mae Cooper

Mrs. Annie Mae Cooper of Newnan, GA passed November 28, 2025.  Funeral  service will be held Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11 am. at West Oakland Missionary Baptist Church, 1025 Violet St., SW, Atlanta, GA 30310.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at 10 a.m.  Public viewing will be on...

Nov 16, 2025

Virginia M. Phillips

Mrs.  Virginia M. Phillips of Atlanta, passed November 16, 2025.  Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut St., SW, The Reverend Kelly M. Smith, Jr., Pastor, officiating, The Reverend Stella Floyd, Eulogist.  Interment, Lincoln Cemetery.  The remains will be placed in state...

Nov 2, 2025

Sylvia King

Mrs. Sylvia King of Newnan, GA, passed November 2, 2025.  Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11a.m. at Saint Paul Episcopal Church, 306 Peyton Rd., SW with Reverend Pauline Samuel, Rector, officiating.  Interment, Westview Cemetery.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at 9:30 a.m. The public...

Oct 25, 2025

Patricia Anne Young

Patricia Young was born on March 5, 1941 in Garfield Hospital in NW Washington DC, to the late Florence and Sumner Beverly. Pat was the proud big sister to the late Barbara Jean Beverly Humphries.

In 1959, Pat married Bill Young and they became the proud parents of Debra, Kevin and Beverly....

Oct 19, 2025

Dr. Alvan George Vincent Quamina

Dr. Alvan George Vincent Quamina passed October 19, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.  Memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12 noon at Crown Of Glory Missionary Baptist Church, 1106 7th St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, Bishop Joseph McKenzie, Ph.D., Pastor.

Oct 14, 2025

Mrs. Vikki Leshawn Johnson of Union City, GA, passed October 14, 2025. The Lord truly blessed this world with Vikki Leshawn Johnson. She was born on December 29, 1975, in Tampa, Florida, to Leonard and Carolyn Weaver.  She was baptized at a young age and leaned on her faith to guide her throughout her life. While living in Quincy,...

Oct 10, 2025

Rochelle H. Dewberry

Mrs. Rochelle Dewberry of College Park, GA., passed October 10, 2025.  Graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Lincoln Cemetery, 2275 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, NW.  Public viewing will be on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at our chapel from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Oct 6, 2025

Vivian Foster

Mrs. Vivian Brown Foster of Columbus, GA, passed October 6, 2025.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Christian Jubilee Full Word Baptist Church, 1522 Thomas Road, Decatur, GA, Reverend Portia T. Minter, Pastor. The remains will be placed in state at the church at 10 a.m. The...

Oct 5, 2025

Walter Williams

Mr. Walter Williams of Riverdale, GA, passed October 5, 2025.  Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 12 noon at Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 185 Northside Dr., SW, Reverend Antonio Grissom, Pastor, officiating. The remains will be placed instate at the church a1 11 a.m.

Sep 27, 2025

Dr. W. James (Jimmie) Abbington, Jr.

Dr. W. James Abbington, Jr. of Stone Mountain, GA, passed September 27, 2025.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut St., SW, Rev. Kelly M. Smith, Jr., Pastor, Rev. Cynthia Hale, officiating, Bishop Samuel R. Moore, Eulogist.  The remains...