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Aug 22, 2021

Kendall Patrick Castañeda, passed away on August 22 nd from natural causes.  Born in Atlanta, September 1, 1998, he spent the last 5 years in Boston, his adopted hometown.  He is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Froilan and Zosima Castañeda, and his Maternal Grandfather, Richard Draffin, Jr. He is also preceded by fellow Posse Foundation alum/chosen family...

Aug 21, 2021

Garold (Gary) William Hagist, Jr. of Winder, Georgia passed away on Saturday August 21st, 2021.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Marie Hagist. He worked for the Georgia corrections for 19 years. He was a Poppa to numerous children who blessed his life.

Gary is survived by his father Garold Hagist and...

Aug 20, 2021

Mack David Ivey, Jr. passed away August 20th, 2021. Mack or David, however you knew him, was born October 11th, 1934 to Mack David, Sr. and Hazel Johnson Ivey.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carolyn Watkins and their son, David. Mack was with the DeKalb School System for 32 years and after his...

Aug 20, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Tami Sue Plank Singleton (“Mimi”) of Lawrenceville, Georgia, announce her passing on August 20, 2021. Tami was the young age of 61.

Tami was born in Taipei, Taiwan; however, as part of a military family, she travelled and grew up all over the USA. She also lived in...

Aug 19, 2021

All of her life here on Earth, Koya Shakoor touched many people through her kind words and actions, her faithfulness and selflessness. She was a bright ray of sunshine wherever she went and she made sure that you felt that whether she was just meeting you for the first time or had already known you. She was a loving...

Aug 19, 2021

On August 19, 2021, the Lord saw fit to call his son, M. Samuel Tamba Hina, Sr. from labor to rest after a brief illness at the Northside Gwinnett Hospital in Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA

M. Samuel Tamba Hina, Sr. was born on January 27, 1957, in Kolahun City, Lofa County, Liberia, West Africa. His parents are Martin...

Aug 19, 2021

Janet “Jan” Elaine Jordan, 71, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Loving mother of Caroline (Bill) Rabara, grandma to Luke and beloved sister of Douglas (Inge) Hoel, Brenda (Bill) Roesch and Susan Sheetz. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Caroline Sealer, and her husband, Edward A. Jordan.

Jan was born on October...

Aug 18, 2021

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Aug 17, 2021

Aug 17, 2021

Margaret Mellon Grobner (Meg) Beloved wife, Mother, and friend. Meg was raised in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from The Academy of the Assumption, Raven Hill, and Pierce College in Philadelphia. She was married to the love of her life, Wayne Grobner for 58 years. Meg began her successful real estate career in East Windsor, NJ. Upon her family’s transfer...

Aug 17, 2021

Nicholas Demetrio Vian III, aged 83 of Lawrenceville, Georgia died on August 17, 2021. He passed away from complications of congestive heart failure. He was born in Santiago de Cuba and was able to take refuge to the United States in 1962. Nicholas was born to Nicholas Vian II and Esperanza Quiroga Vian.

He is preceded in...

Aug 17, 2021

James Mark Akoubian, “Jamie,” age 57 of Lawrenceville died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 of COVID-19. Jamie was born on September 29, 1963 in Cherry Point, North Carolina to Arees and Dolores Akoubian.

As the baby of the family, Jamie quickly took on the role of entertainer. His antics and sarcastic sense of humor always provided his family...

Aug 17, 2021

Gary Lee Smith

January 16, 1966 – August 17, 2021

Gary was born January 16, 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia to Linda and John Smith. He was one of five children. Growing up, Gary could be found riding bikes by the train tracks with his brother Gene and best friend Michael Peacock, visiting with his Aunt...

Aug 14, 2021

KNORTZ, Dorothy Elizabeth (née Lauterborn), a Dacula resident for two years and formerly of Southampton, NJ; beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away of natural causes on Saturday August 14, 2021 at the age of 94.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Deborah Knortz, Suffern, NY; Kenneth Knortz, his wife Patricia, Dacula, GA; and Pamela...

Aug 13, 2021

Christopher Brian Pinkard, devoted father, son, brother and uncle, peacefully passed away in his home in Carnesville, Georgia August 13, 2021. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 24, 1978.

Brian attended Dacula High School and worked in Sales at Weaver Auto Parts. He loved playing guitar, hiking, camping and being outdoors. Most importantly, he loved...

Aug 13, 2021

Aug 12, 2021

Janet Kelly Harrison Bruce, 50, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Thursday August, 12th 2021 in Duluth, Ga.

Viewing Service: Thursday, August 19th from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Wages and Sons Funeral Home 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Celebration of Life Memorial Service: October 3rd 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church 800 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville,...

Aug 12, 2021

Anita Bryan age 67 of Lawrenceville GA: passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Mrs. Bryan was a member of Resurrection Baptist church in Lilburn GA. She was preceded in death by her parents Clay & Grace Veluzat. Mrs. Bryan is survived by husband Randy Bryan of Lawrenceville, GA, her siblings Jim & Rebecca Smith Cowin of Columbus, IN;...

Aug 12, 2021

John “Terry” Jackson, 68, of Flowery Branch, Georgia, passed away on August 12, 2021.

Terry was preceded in death by his father, John W. Jackson, mother, Dorothy Jean Jackson, brother, Carl Roger Jackson, and daughter, Lisa Marie Jackson. Terry is survived by the love of his life, Lynda Dillard of Lawrenceville, Georgia, sister, Cindy Black of Carrollton,...

Aug 11, 2021

John “Johnny” and James “Jimmy” were born November 8, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland.

As the mom of twin boys I used to watch them take things apart and put them back together. Jimmy would often take apart plastic toys, cars, etc. and take them to Johnny to put them back together.

Both Jimmy and Johnny...