Obituaries
Howard Halpern, restaurateur and philanthropist, dies at 85
Halpern had a towering reputation as a processor and distributor of meat and seafood. He was a tough businessman but also a generous philanthropist and employer.
Pat Epps, pioneering force in aviation, dies at 91
Aviation pioneer Pat Epps founded what became Epps Aviation at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in the 1960s and later helped recover a WWII fighter jet under ice in Greenland.
Dave Hayward, who chronicled Atlanta’s LGBTQ history, dead at 76
When it comes to Atlanta LGBTQ history, few people knew as much as Dave Hayward, who died at the age of 76.
George Olmstead, successful executive search firm founder, dies at 81
He wasn’t just a businessman, daughter says. Olmstead was a great dancer with a sharp wit.
Tom Coffin, activist and former head Atlanta arborist, dies at 82
Among his many talents, he photographed life in the city for years.
Bob Roarty, visionary co-founder of Atlanta Vintage Books, dies
Bob Roarty died Sept. 30 at his Atlanta home from a rare neurodegenerative disease. He is remembered for his kindness and making his rare book store a haven for booklovers.
Judge Ronald Ramsey helped create city of Stonecrest and believed in second chances
Judge Ronald Ramsey, who helped create the city of Stonecrest and mentored many in Georgia law and politics, died Sept. 25 at 66 after a long cancer battle.
‘He was a dreamer’: Atlanta and national leaders remember Tom Cousins
Warren Buffett, Sam Nunn and other major figures shared remembrances of Tom Cousins.
Tom Cousins, joyful developer who shaped lives and Atlanta’s skyline, dies
Tom Cousins, who reshaped Atlanta's skyline and brought pro basketball and hockey to the city, dies at 93. He was also a legendary philanthropist and political influencer.
