OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Lawrenceville and Stone Mountain, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas
Jane Maureen Nettles
Jul 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, the family of Jane Nettles announces her passing on July 14, 2025, at the age of 76. A resident of Gwinnett County, Georgia, Jane was born on June 14, 1949, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and lived a life marked by compassion, resilience, and deep love for her family.
Jane was a proud graduate of...
Robert Diercks Hollerorth
Jul 13, 2025
Robert Diercks Hollerorth
Robert Diercks Hollerorth, 72, of Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away on July 13, 2025.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Linda. He is also survived by his brother, John, John’s wife Janie and nephews Jay of Stone Mountain, GA, and Robert of Cleveland, OH, sister-in-law, Carolyn Carpenter of...
Lauriano “Lauri” Chirinos
Jul 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lauriano “Lauri” Chirinos, who left this world on July 12, 2025, at the age of 59 in Georgia. Born on May 24, 1966, in Honduras, Lauri brought warmth, joy, and a spirited energy to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Lauri was known for his love of...
Alice Helen Hess
Jul 10, 2025
Alice Hess, age 83, of Loganville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. Born on February 25, 1942, in Buffalo, New York, Alice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
A longtime member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, Alice found great comfort and joy in her faith community. She had...
Kenneth Ralph Mccollum
Jul 8, 2025
Kenneth McCollum
Kenneth Ralph McCollum of Maryville, Tenn., passed away on July 8, surrounded by his family. He was 86 years old. Born on Oct. 4, 1938, in Canton, Ga., Kenneth was raised in Atlanta and graduated from Georgia State University, where he met his wife, Kay. The couple were married for 64 years.
Kenneth...
Betty Joanne Holland
Jul 8, 2025
Betty Joanne Holland, age 88, of Grayson, GA, passed away on July 8, 2025. Betty was born on September 14, 1936, in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada to Ainslie and Millie Sellars, the youngest of three children. She grew up on a farm in Amherstburg, going to a one room schoolhouse through the eighth grade. Her father went to this same...
Donna Weidner Mcewen
Jul 5, 2025
Donna Weidner McEwen, age 92, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on July 5, 2025. Born in Reedsport, Oregon in 1932 to Louis J. and Mabel C. Weidner, she moved at a young age with her parents and her brother Louis Jr. to Southern California, where she was raised. She wed her husband Bill, a civil and structural engineer, in...
Harold Lee Swope
Jul 4, 2025
Harold Lee Swope was born in Broad Top Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania on May 2, 1937 to Chester and Cora Mae (Noel) Swope
A loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Harold Swope 88 years of age exchanged his earthly life to live an eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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James Andrew Wiggins Ii
Jul 2, 2025
James Andrew Wiggins II , 69, of Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away on July 2nd, 2025.
Andy is survived by his only child, daughter Megan of Winder,Ga. He is also survived by his niece and nephew, Andrea and Mark and sister Penny. Andy is preceded in death by his parents James Andrew and Helen Frances Orr Wiggins....
Kenneth L. Watkins
Jul 2, 2025
Kenneth L. Watkins January 18, 1948 – July 2, 2025
Today we gather to celebrate one who’s life was a testament to the power of music, creativity, and connection.
Kenneth Watkins was born in Atlanta, Ga., and was a long-time resident of Avondale Estates before moving to Snellville in 2004. He...
Virginia W. Jones
Jul 2, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” W. Jones July 27, 1933 – July 2, 2025
Virginia W. Jones, lovingly known as “Ginny,” passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at the age of 91. A longtime resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Ginny was born on July 27, 1933, in Piedmont, Alabama.
Throughout her long and meaningful life, Ginny served her...
Ingeburg Maria Mehrmann Scheel
Jun 30, 2025
Ingeburg Maria Mehrmann Scheel, 85, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Ingeburg was born in Ettlingen, Germany to Albert Mehrman and his wife, Louisa on May 13, 1940.
She married Michael Lee Scheel from Waterloo, Iowa on October 16, 1963 in Karlsruhe, Germany. Shortly thereafter she migrated to Rochester, MN with her...
Phan Van Huynh
Jun 28, 2025
It is with profound love and sadness that the family of Phan Van Huynh announces his passing at the age of 79.
Born in Vietnam, Phan lived a life marked by honor, service, faith, and family. As a lieutenant in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, he served his country with courage...
Toni Arlene (Head) Reynolds
Jun 28, 2025
Toni Arlene (Head) Reynolds was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 25, 1957, to Edgar and Rosell (Morrison) Head. She was their youngest child and only daughter. Toni grew up in Tucker, Georgia, and graduated from Tucker High School in 1975.
On January 31, 1977, Toni married the love of her life, Edward Lee Reynolds. Together they...
David Wayne Pangle
Jun 27, 2025
Retired USAF MSgt David W. Pangle, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Garden Plaza in Lawrenceville, GA.
David was born on December 5, 1953, at Eglin Air Force Base, FL, to Col. Herbert W. and Lavada L. Pangle. He was preceded in death by his parents and his youngest brother, Staff Sgt. Kenneth...
Susan R. Lanford
Jun 27, 2025
Susan Raines Lanford, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, in Duluth, GA, at the age of 70. Born on December 7, 1954, in Palestine, TX, Susan lived a vibrant and joyful life marked by deep compassion, adventurous spirit, and boundless love for her family and community.
A graduate of...
Kim Adriana Perry-Bell
Jun 27, 2025
Kim Adriana Perry-Bell November 14, 1961 – June 27, 2025
Kim Adriana Perry-Bell, a kind and gentle soul, passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 63. Born in Wiesbaden, Germany, on November 14, 1961, Kim lived a life marked by compassion, selflessness, and quiet strength.
She was a proud graduate of North...
Gordon Wiles
Jun 27, 2025
Gordon Wiles, a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and devoted family man, passed away on Friday June 27, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Louisa Wiles; daughters, Amanda and Shannon Wiles; granddaughters, Philomena and Crimson Wiles-Petersen, and Venice Vasquez; and sisters, Shelia and Sonya Wiles.
Gordon was known for his quiet strength,...
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