Death notices published by the funeral homes that serve Atlanta and nearby towns, newest first, for the last 30 days. Each entry lists only the facts the funeral home has published: the name, the age where given, the hometown, the date of death and the service details. To read the full obituary, sign the guest book or send flowers, follow the notice link to the funeral home's own page.

Notices on this page come from Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors, Carmichael Funeral Home, Stocks Funeral Home Kirkwood Chapel, Hanley's Funeral Home Historical Marker, Stocks Funeral Home, Carl M. Williams Funeral Direcors, Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home and Carl M. Williams Funeral Direcors Parking. The list is checked every day; it was last updated Oct. 12, 2026.

Families and funeral homes can also submit an obituary to run in full on Atlanta Live News, free of charge.

Recent notices

Week of Oct. 5

Doris Cox Dearo, 97

Of Atlanta. Died Oct. 7, 2026.

  • Graveside service: Monday, Oct. 12, noon, Westview Cemetery, 1680 Westview Drive SW

Notice: Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors

Week of Sept. 28

Dr. James Saxon, 74

Of Atlanta. Died Oct. 4, 2026.

  • Memorial service: Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m., Church of the Apostles, 3585 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta

Notice: Carmichael Funeral Home

Benjamin J. Hatcher, 84

Of Atlanta. Died Oct. 3, 2026.

  • Visitation: Monday, Oct. 12, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Smyrna First Baptist Church, 1275 Church St., Smyrna
  • Celebration of life: Monday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m., Smyrna First Baptist Church, 1275 Church St., Smyrna

Notice: Carmichael Funeral Home

Steven Sherwood Stephens, Sr., 71

Died Sept. 30, 2026.

  • Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 15, 4 to 7 p.m., Stocks Funeral Home, 1970 Hosea L. Williams Drive NE, Atlanta
  • Graveside service: Friday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m., Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton

Notice: Stocks Funeral Home Kirkwood Chapel

Week of Sept. 21

James Joseph McCarthy, 70

Of Atlanta. Died Sept. 23, 2026.

  • Celebration of life: Thursday, Oct. 8, 4 p.m., Heritage Preparatory School, 1700 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta

Notice: Carmichael Funeral Home

Tracy Trammell

Died Sept. 26, 2026.

  • Visitation: Friday, Oct. 9, 6 to 8 p.m., Stocks Funeral Home Kirkwood Chapel, 1970 Hosea L. Williams Drive NE, Atlanta
  • Celebration of life: Saturday, Oct. 10, noon, Eastlake United Methodist Church, 2500 Hosea L. Williams Drive NE, Atlanta

Notice: Stocks Funeral Home Kirkwood Chapel

Week of Sept. 14

Week of Sept. 7

Mr. Ronnie Lorenzo Robinson Sr., 79

Of Atlanta. Died Sept. 12, 2026.

  • Visitation: Monday, Sept. 21, 1 to 6 p.m.
  • Funeral service: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m., Hosley Temple CME Church, 704 Charlotte Place NW

Notice: Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find recent obituaries in Atlanta?

This page lists the death notices published in the last 30 days by eight funeral homes serving Atlanta, updated every day. Each entry links to the funeral home's full obituary.

How do I submit an obituary to Atlanta Live News?

Use the form at the foot of this page, or ask the funeral home to send it. We publish it as written, free of charge, after a phone or email check with the person who sent it.

Which funeral homes serve Atlanta?

The notices here come from Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors, Carmichael Funeral Home, Stocks Funeral Home Kirkwood Chapel, Hanley's Funeral Home Historical Marker, Stocks Funeral Home, Carl M. Williams Funeral Direcors, Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home and Carl M. Williams Funeral Direcors Parking.

Why does this page not show the full obituary?

An obituary is written by the family or the funeral home and belongs to them, so we list the facts and link to the funeral home's page, where the full obituary, photos and guest book are.

How long does a notice stay on this page?

Thirty days from the date of death. The funeral home's own page keeps the obituary after that.

Submit an obituary

Anyone may submit a notice for a person who lived in or had close ties to Atlanta or Fulton County. Funeral homes can submit on a family's behalf and are named in the notice. We publish within one working day, after a phone or email check with the submitter. There is no charge.

Photos: reply to our confirmation email with a photo attached. We publish it with the credit "Photo: courtesy of the family" unless you tell us otherwise.

How obituaries work here

  • We publish what the family or funeral home sends, with a light copy edit for spelling. We do not add facts, causes of death or quotes.
  • We confirm every submission by phone or email before it goes live, to prevent hoaxes.
  • Notices stay online permanently. Service details are updated on request.
  • A notable death may also be reported as a news story; that is written separately from the record, and never presented as an obituary.