Obituaries
Rev. Joanna Moseley Adams, trailblazing Atlanta Presbyterian minister, dies at 81
A gifted storyteller, Rev. Joanna Adams was magnetic in the pulpit. She was also devoted helping Atlanta's most vulnerable people, by founding shelters and nonprofits.
James Laney, former ambassador to Korea and Emory University president, dies at 98
Faculty say Laney transformed Emory from “a good, regional school” into a world-class research university. He left in 1993 to become the U.S. ambassador to South Korea.
Robert A. Mason, who opened HBCU doors for thousands, dies at 66
Robert A. Mason, who died Aug. 2, nearly missed out on college. He created the Common Black College Application, which has helped more than 500,000 students apply to HBCUs.
William C. Fowler, helped bring 1996 Olympic Games to city, dies at 82
Fowler led the Atlanta tax division of the former accounting firm Arthur Andersen and served as chairman of the PATH Foundation board for 25 years.
Chris Olmstead, prominent Atlanta divorce attorney, dies at 84
Prominent Atlanta divorce attorney Christopher Olmstead passed away at age 84 earlier this month, the family announced.
Scott Sweeney, former Georgia Board of Education chairman, dies at 68
Known for his calm leadership and public service, the longtime Georgia education advocate died in his Cobb County home on July 10.
Alan Walden, who managed Otis Redding and Lynyrd Skynyrd, dies at 83
Georgia music impresario Alan Walden, who had a hand in launching fellow Maconite Otis Redding to superstardom and signed a fledgling Lynyrd Skynyrd, died Thursday. He was 83.
Tom McHaney, Georgia State University English professor, dies at 89
McHaney was internationally known as an expert on the work of William Faulkner. He also wrote award-winning fiction and several plays.
Matthew Ledbetter, former Forsyth County tax commissioner, dies at 59
A lifelong Forsyth County resident, Matthew Ledbetter never lost his sense of roots. Growing up in a small, close-knit community as the son of a longtime Cumming City Council ...
