Breaking: Most polls have now closed across Georgia
Obituaries
Obituaries

Leverette, Otha

Sept 15, 2024

LEVERETTE, Otha Uriah

Otha Uriah Leverette, a 25 year old Information Technology professional, was called home to be with the Lord suddenly on August 31, 2024. A native of Dallas, TX, Uriah was born on April 29, 1999, to Otha Craig Leverette and Monica Leverette. He spent his formative years in Jacksonville, FL, before moving to Atlanta, GA, in his teenage years. Uriah was an accomplished student-athlete, graduating from Millcreek HS with a record-breaking achievement as the 3rd 1k yard rusher in school history. He went on to earn an AA degree from Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas and later obtained his BA degree from Florida International University -Miami, FL in 2024. His passion for information technology led him to secure his first job in the industry in August 2024, where he demonstrated his dedication and expertise until his untimely home going.

Sign the guestbook at Legacy.com

View the obituary on Legacy.com

More Stories

Keep Reading

LSU board of supervisors member, from left, John H. Carmouche speaks alongside LSU interim athletic director Verge Ausberry and LSU board of supervisors chair Scott Ballard during a press conference to discuss the change in the LSU athletic department leadership, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)

Credit: AP

LSU interim AD Verge Ausberry says the school's athletic department 'is not broken'

Newly named LSU interim athletic director Verge Ausberry says the athletic department is ‘not broken’ in the wake of his predecessor Scott Woodward's abrupt departure this wee

Georgia AD Josh Brooks shoots down LSU interest, makes it clear his future is at Georgia

Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks posted on social media that he has not been contacted by LSU for its vacant AD position and has no interest in other jobs.

Austin Reaves gives short-handed Lakers another reason to rely on him with buzzer-beater vs. Wolves

Austin Reaves rose up for a floater from 12 feet out and swished the winner for the Los Angeles Lakers right before the buzzer for a 116-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberw

The Latest

Owners Bob Roarty and Jan Bolgla left the print industry to take over Atlanta Vintage Books. The independent, neighborhood bookstore in Chamblee has 70,000 vintage, rare and used books. (Bob Andres/AJC/TNS)

Credit: TNS

Bob Roarty, visionary co-founder of Atlanta Vintage Books, dies

Judge Ronald Ramsey helped create city of Stonecrest and believed in second chances

Tom Cousins, joyful developer who shaped lives and Atlanta’s skyline, dies

Featured

A person exits the Wolf Creek Library in Atlanta after casting his ballot during election day on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

900,000 turn out on Election Day in metro Atlanta

Georgia Public Service Commission seats are on the on the ballot for first time since 2020. Atlanta mayor, local government and school board seats are also up for grabs.

Porsche, trips and more: Feds say former Hawks finance exec embezzled nearly $4M

The Hawks’ former senior vice president of financial planning and analysis allegedly spent years stealing money from the organization.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s populist rise continues with debut on ‘The View’

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on ABC's “The View” to share her criticisms for Republican Party leaders and answer a range of political questions.