Family of Woman Killed in Buckhead Condo Fire: "She Was a Free Spirit"

Rachel Thorn died this past Sunday after her condominium complex caught on fire.

In Loving Memory of Brooks Pearson, Jr., 75

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Spring Hill Chapel.

In Loving Memory of Frank A. Procopio, 76

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel.

In Loving Memory of Kenneth Raymond Butler, 61

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel.

In Loving Memory of Gloria Baker Scroggins, 78

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Spring Hill Chapel.

In Loving Memory of Eleanor Robertson Parris, 86

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel.

In Loving Memory of Katherine C Pritchard, 91

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Spring Hill Chapel.

In Loving Memory of Virginia Simpson Whitner, 94

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Spring Hill Chapel.

In Loving Memory of Laura Hailey Bowen, 81

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Spring Hill Chapel.

In Loving Memory of Thomas Hal Clarke, 101

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Spring Hill Chapel.

In Loving Memory of Grace Cromley Harper, 99

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel in Atlanta.

In Loving Memory of John L. "Jack" Underwood, IV, 63

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Spring Hill Chapel in Atlanta.

In Loving Memory of Dolores Melton Arnold, 84

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel in Atlanta.

In Loving Memory of Gladys Bailey Webb, 89

Obituary and service information from Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta.

Tudor "Bunk" Jones Jr., 96: Stormed Utah Beach on D-Day

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel in Atlanta.

In Loving Memory of Lisa Wagner Fields, 57

Obituary and service information from SouthCare Cremation and Funeral Society in Marietta.

In Loving Memory of Paula Diane Wilson Reynolds, 70

Obituary and service information from H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel in Atlanta.

In Loving Memory of J. Paul Littrell, 96

Obituary and service information from A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory in Decatur.

In Loving Memory of Westminster Grad Mark Mayfield, 25

Obituary and service information from Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna

Uncle of Fulton County Chairman Passes Away

Reginald Eaves was the first African-American to serve as Atlanta's public safety commissioner.

Atlanta Community Mourns Loss of Educator David Schenck

Schenck Renowned For His Work With Dyslexic Children and Families

Nearby News: Jan Hooks, Decatur Native and 'Saturday Night Live' Star, Dies

Comedian and actor Jan Hooks was born in Decatur and got her comedy start in Atlanta. Share your memories of her in comments.

Chick-fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy Dies at 93

The chain which Cathy founded in 1967 has blossomed into a multi-billion dollar empire which spans 39 states and Washington, D.C.

Metro Atlanta Remembers "Captain" Herb Emory

The Atlanta morning drive just won't be same following the weekend passing beloved longtime Atlanta traffic reporter.

Robert J. Wright, 76: One of the Original 'Buckhead Boys'

Visitation will be today from 5-7 p.m. at H.M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, with a funeral service on Tuesday.

Buckhead Law Firm Mourns the Loss of Arthur B.L. Martin

Martin had a significant role in the growth of Metro Atlanta, including negotiating and drafting documents for a tunnel under the Atlanta Financial Center in Buckhead, used by MARTA trains and thousands of cars daily.

Arthur "A.B." Martin, 87: Atlanta Attorney, Civic Leader

Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m., with a funeral service on Thursday at 2 p.m.

Clarence L. Rowland II, 72: Stockbroker, Trust Officer Traveled to Alaska, Antarctica, Africa

A memorial service will be held in the Wilson Chapel at Peachtree Presbyterian Church on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Richard L. Bennett, 77: Family Came First, But He Loved a Good Game of Golf

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. at The Northside Methodist Church in Buckhead.

Beverly J. Pritchard, 84: Former Teacher, Den Mother, Sunday School Teacher

donations may be made to the Beverly Johnson Pritchard Lecture Fund or the J. Clyde Johnson Scholarship Fund, both at Salem College, or The Shepherd Center Foundation.

Leo L. Rainey Jr., 88: World War II Vet Spent Most of His Life in Buckhead

Services were held Sunday, Jan. 12.

Mark A. Rowland, 68: Investment Counselor, Eagle Scout

Visitation will be today from 6-8 p.m. at H.M. Patterson Spring Hill, with a memorial service on Tuesday afternoon.

Your Condolences for Ryan Hidinger, a Young, Talented Atlanta Chef

Ryan Hidinger lost his battle against cancer on January 9th, and leaves behind a community of food lovers inspired by all his great work

Howard Chatham, 92: Pioneer Residential Homebuilder, Developer

Chatham built thousands of homes and a few churches in his long career.

Reece Goff Turrentine, 84: Atlanta Minister as Happy in a Canoe as the Pulpit

A memorial service for the former minister at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church will be held on Jan. 8, 2014.

Martin Jennings III, 68: Rug Shop, Barrier Island Collection Store Owner

A memorial service for the Buckhead businessman will be Tuesday, Dec. 24.

Roz Thomas, 68: Former Press Secretary for Then-Mayor Sam Massell

The Rev. Rosemary Taylor was a waitress, cab driver, civil rights activist and a real estate agent before becoming an Episcopal priest.

Warren P. Sewell Jr., 84: Former Family Apparel Company CEO

The family asks that donations be sent to Northside United Methodist Church, where services will be held Friday at 10 a.m.

Marjorie Little Doe, 83: Atlanta Native Dies in South Carolina

Services for the former Buckhead resident will be Dec. 28 in North Carolina.

Marcellus H. Dodd, 86: Founding Member of Cherokee Town & Country Club Had Legendary Backhand

Services for Mr. Dodd, who was a third generation native Atlantan and active member of the Buckhead Study Group, will be Thursday at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church.