Obituaries

Mar 8, 2026

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, and raised in the Atlanta area, Shari pursued her passion for communication and service early in life. In 1982, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, where she also pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Shari began her professional career in the Atlanta area, working...

Mar 3, 2026

Barbara Laynette Teasley was born in Atlanta, GA to Norma Jeanette and Aaron B. Williams Jr. She was educated in Atlanta public schools, graduating from the esteemed Therrell High School in 1978 (a year early). While in High School Barbara participated in track and volleyball, but her source of pride was marching in ‘The Pride of Atlanta’ Marching Band as...

Feb 18, 2026

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:00am at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, Georgia. Public viewing will begin on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 1:00 pm at our chapel. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm.

Feb 12, 2026

Mr. Kenneth J. Echols of College Park, GA, passed February 12, 2026.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut St., SW with Reverend Kelly M. Smith, Jr., Pastor, officiating.  Entombment, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park, GA.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at...

Feb 4, 2026

Mr. Henry Clay Garner of Atlanta, passed February 4, 2026.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Flipper Temple AME Church, 580 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd., SW,  Reverend Elijah S. Shafah, Pastor, officiating.  Interment, Westview Cemetery.  The remains will be placed in state at the church at 10:00 a.m.  Public viewing will be...

Jan 31, 2026

Mr. Robert L. Coleman, of College Park, passed January 31, 2026. Funeral service will be held February 20, 2026 at 11 am at Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut Street, SW, Reverend Kelly M. Smith, Jr., Pastor , officiating.  Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. 

 The remains will be placed in state at the church at 10 a.m.  Public viewing will be on...

Jan 25, 2026

Dr. Zelma Allegra Payne of Atlanta, GA, passed January 25, 2026. Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut Street, SW, Reverend Kelly M. Smith, Jr., Pastor, Reverend Dr. Darryl J. Tookes, Eulogist. Interment, Greenwood Serenity Cemetery, Montgomery, AL. The remains will be placed in state at the church at...

Jan 14, 2026

Memorial service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11 a.m. at our chapel, with Reverend Horace Jenkins, officiating.

Tanya Fitten Jha was born on May 26, 1956, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Charles H. Fitten and

Jaquelyn Hall Fitten. She was a loving and caring mother and friend, and a pillar of the

community, using her strength, wisdom, and...

Jan 14, 2026

 Dorothy A. Mills 

 Mrs. Dorothy A. Mills of Atlanta passed January 14, 2026.  Dorothy was an angel in spirit with down to earth elegance.  She had unwavering devotion to her faith, daughter, family, church, alma mater and neighborhood community.  We are grateful for her almost 95 years, but are deeply saddened by this loss. 

Her only child, Rhonda Mills-Salinas is grateful to...

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...