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Recent Obituaries in Austell, GA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Austell, GA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Martha Wilson Gaines

Martha Wilson Gaines

Feb 5, 2009

Martha Wilson Gaines, age 99, of Austell died Thursday, February 05, 2009.Daughter of the late Ulla and Margaret Watson Wilson of Villa Rica, she was born on February 26, 1909.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis G. “Griff” Gaines.Mrs. Gainesis survived by her sons, Robert Gaines and wife Myra Jordon of Quitman, Alex...

Deloris Marie Liley

Deloris Marie Liley

Jan 24, 2009

Deloris M. “Bunny” Liley, age 71 of Powder Springs, died Saturday, January 24, 2009.She is survived by her husband, Roy K. Liley Sr.; children, William Lloyd Nance of Woodstock, Donald Ray Nance of Temple, Roy K. Liley Jr. of Dallas, Carla Winn Rich of Cajamarca Peru, South America, brothers, Gerald P. Thompson, Kenneth Thompson both of Florida; grandchildren, Joshua Liley,...

Charles V. Gazaway

Charles V. Gazaway

Jan 18, 2009

Charles V. Gazaway, age 75 of Mableton, passed Sunday, January 18, 2009. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 11:00 am at Roy Davis Funeral Home with Rev. Milton Kerr and David Gamblin Sr. officiating.The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2:00 pm until 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be held at...

Dawson Childress, Jr.

Dawson Childress, Jr.

Jan 10, 2009

Dawson Childress, Jr., 83 of Lithia Springs, died Saturday, January 10, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Jean Childress of Lithia Springs; sons, Terry Childress of Buford and David Childress of Lithia Springs; daughter, Deborah Morgan of Dallas; brother, Jerry Childress and sister, Sarakatherine Jackson; 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughters,...

Micki Andrea Irwin

Micki Andrea Irwin

Jan 9, 2009

Micki Andrea Irwin, age 41 of Austell, died Friday, January 9, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Lynn Irwin, Jr.; son, Jerry Lynn Irwin, III; daughter, Andrea Irwin, all of Austell; 2 grandchildren and 5 siblings.

Frank Britt, Sr.

Frank Britt, Sr.

Jan 9, 2009

Frank Britt, Sr., 81 of Ellijay, formerly of Austell, died Friday, January 9, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Billie Britt; son, Frank Britt; daughter, Cheri Guidice, and three grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, at Roy Davis Funeral Home in Austell. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mr. Britt’s...

Sophie Plona Grzlak Lake

Sophie Plona Grzlak Lake

Jan 6, 2009

Sophie Plona Grzlak Lake, 88 formerly of Cleveland, OH, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at her home in Acworth, GA. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Vincent Lake; son, Ronald V. Lake of Kennesaw, GA; daughter, Susan Lamb of Dallas, GA; sister, Jane Keaveney of Strongsville, OH; and daughter-in-law, Cheryl Cannon of Dallas, TX. She was preceded...

Frances Johnson

Frances Johnson

Jan 4, 2009

Frances Johnson, age 86 of Marietta, died Sunday, January 4, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Cramer of Austell. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. from the New Hope Baptist Church with the Reverend Ralph Steed officiating. Interment will follow in the Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson will lie in...

Helen Marie Lester

Helen Marie Lester

Dec 30, 2008

Helen Marie Lester, 72, of Mableton, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008.She is survived by her sons Mike and his wife Donna Lester of Louisville, KY , Jeff and wife Jenny Lester of Bremen, GA;grandchildren, Todd, Justin, and Joshua Lester, Austin Hester, Heather Reynolds and Samantha Craven; great grandchildren Jaylin Lester, Madison, Hadley and Klayten Reynolds.She was an active member of...

Robert Eugene Elrod

Robert Eugene Elrod

Dec 30, 2008

Robert Eugene Elrod, age 70 of Austell, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008.He is survived by his wife, Glenda Thaxton Elrod; son, Mark Elrod of Lithia Springs; daughters, Lisa Marie Greene of Austell, Juanita Pro of Hiram, Jennifer Shaw of Powder Springs; brother, Larry Elrod of Dallas; 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild.Funeral service, Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM at...

Maria Eleanor D'Amico

Maria Eleanor D'Amico

Dec 29, 2008

Maria Eleanor D'Amico, age 84 of Dallas, died Monday, December 29, 2008.She is survived by nieces, Audrey Robinson of Powder Springs, GA, Cookie Luckie of Lake City, GA, Lisa Curran of NY, Yvonne Nicol of Powder Springs; nephew, Matthew D'Amico of NY.

Bob Stripling

Bob Stripling

Dec 22, 2008

Robert "Bob" Michael Stripling, Sr.; age 61 of Douglasville, died Monday, December 22, 2008.A native of Atlanta, he was born on January 14, 1947. He is survived by his wife, Donna Stripling, son, Mike Stripling of Douglasville; daughter, Tracy Stripling Richards of Douglasville; grandchildren, Mikey Stripling, Hope Stripling, Amber Stripling, and Christopher Richards. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December...

Alicia Anne Culver

Alicia Anne Culver

Dec 22, 2008

Alicia Anne Culver died in her home in Lithia Springs, Ga. on December 22, 2008 of a brain aneurysm.She was 46 years old.Ms. Culver was born August 19, 1962, in Marietta, Ga., daughter of Jimmy M. Culver and the late Linda Casey Culver. She had lived most of her adult life in Atlanta, Ga., but also in Los Angeles, CA.,...

Alphonse Kuntzler, Iii

Alphonse Kuntzler, Iii

Dec 21, 2008

Alphonse Kuntzler, III, 58 of Atlanta, died Sunday, December 21, 2008. He is survived by his sister, Audrey Kuntzler and brother, Joseph Kuntzler.

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