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Family-placed obituaries

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Obituaries

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Founder of Bankhead Seafood in Atlanta dies weeks after restaurant reopens
Joe Tanner, who conserved Georgia ecological gems, dies at 86
John Scatena, jazz club owner for 30 years, dies at 83
Josh Rogers, who helped steer Macon’s downtown revitalization, dies at 42
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Goodman Espy, delivered babies and hope worldwide, dies at 89
Former Atlanta Braves star Rico Carty dies at age 85
Ken Lindahl, who taught a generation of thespians, dies at 77
Honey Gfroerer, compassionate friend to many strangers, dies at 88
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Reg Murphy, the editor who was kidnapped in 1974, has died
North Georgia honor guard provides ‘invaluable service’ for military heroes
Paul Zucca helped save historic Grant Park’s look
Funeral for Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Atlanta-based Home Depot, will be Thursday in...
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Bernie Marcus: A timeline of his life
Bernie Marcus, cofounder of Home Depot, dies
Nation’s longest-serving sheriff, elected in Georgia in 1972, has died
Joy Evilsizor, a passionate advocate for animals, has died

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Jon Ritchie appointed as president of American Integrity Insurance
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In 18 months, he’s given 50 eulogies for strangers
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Co-founder of iconic metro restaurants dies at 91
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Funeral held for members of Southern gospel group The Nelons
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Georgia Aquarium CEO Brian Davis has died
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Faye Yager founded controversial anti-abuse network
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PHOTOS: Nelon family funeral in Roopville
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Cancer claims rising composer Sarah Gibson
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Rev. Bowers’ legacy lives on in Atlanta ministries and services
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Bernice Johnson Reagon’s songs moved a nation
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Attorney led fight for Georgia’s poor
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Bill Allen brought development flair to his work
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Fred Taylor began civil rights work as a child
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Abit Massey oversaw rise of Georgia poultry industry
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Georgia poultry industry icon Abit Massey dies
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Georgia author’s background found life in stories
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Dr. Edward Leader helped thousands, taught for nearly half a century