OBITUARIES

Aug 10, 2021

Bounpasong (Lo) Vongsamphanh, age 46, passed away on August 10, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving wife and four brothers.

Bounpasong was born in Vientiane, Laos on April 5, 1975. He lived in Laos until 1980; he then immigrated with his family to the U.S. in 1981 where he resided in Lithonia, GA. Bounpasong was the...

Aug 10, 2021

Aug 8, 2021

Millard Edward Haney was born on April 1, 1938 and died on August 8, 2021.

Ed was born in Lilburn and still lived within 2 miles from where he was raised.

He was preceded in death by his parents Coy and Lessie Haney, brother Junior Haney. Ed was married to Jearl Dean Flowers Haney for...

Aug 7, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Karen Olsen announce that she passed away on August 7, 2021 at the age of 60.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Eric and Jean Olsen. She is survived by her brother, Kris Olsen, his wife Jenny and niece Eliana, along with her cousins, Cathy,...

Aug 6, 2021

Beverly A. (St. Cyr) Sides, of Grayson, Georgia, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. Beverly was born on August 3, 1934 in Franklin Square, NY.

Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, William H. “Bill” Sides, Jr., her father, Leo St. Cyr, her mother, Dorothy (Hope) St. Cyr, her brother, Robert St. Cyr, and her sister...

Aug 4, 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...

Aug 3, 2021

Mitchell W. Simmons Jr. known to everyone as Mickey died at home August 3rd, 2021 with his wife of 43 and a half years Peggy. Mickey was born May 19th, 1949 in Augusta, Georgia to Mitchell Sr. and Marcelle Ballew Simmons.

He graduated from Walker High School in 1967. He worked for DeKalb County for several years...

Aug 2, 2021

Mark Dowell AKA “Pops” was a Journey man of HVAC in Raytown, MO for most of his life, and also graced the workforce with his skill set for many years in Gainesville, GA. He was a hard worker, a jack of all trades and possessed the ability to fix almost anything. He loved the water, work, beer and fun...

Aug 1, 2021

Aug 1, 2021

On Sunday, August 1, 2021, Willene Campbell Meeks went home to be with the Lord. She was 70 years old. Willene was born on October 3, 1950, in Decatur, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Gladys Campbell, and her husband of 36 years, James L. Meeks Sr.

After retiring from...

Jul 31, 2021

Carolyn Jane (Ward) Black, age 83, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on July 31, 2021.  She was born in northwest Kansas to Jesse and Cora Ward. Her family relocated to southern Idaho where she attended Hammett Grade School and began her lifelong love of music by learning to play piano. She finished junior high and high school in Washington...

Jul 31, 2021

Carolyn J. Grest was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who always put her family’s needs ahead of her own. She loved them voraciously.

Carolyn passed away on July 31st, 2021 at the age of 87 surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Keith M. Grest; son Michael Grest, daughter...

Jul 31, 2021

Norma Jean Sarff of Dacula, Georgia, formerly of Springfield, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 31st. She was born in Sangamon County on August 16, 1924, the daughter of Alfred and Addie Snyder. Springfield was her home for most of her life until moving to Georgia to be near her only son in 1996.

She was an only...

Jul 29, 2021

Alvin Jerome Moon, Jr., age 69, of Atlanta, GA passed away at home on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Jerome Moon, Sr. Alvin is survived by Mother, Faye M. Moon of Atlanta; Sister, Sarah Alex (Lex) Logan of Lawrenceville; Aunt, Sandra M. Green of Lilburn; Niece, Heather D. Patterson...

Jul 27, 2021

MR. DEVORE’S WISHES ARE TO BE CREMATED AND A PRIVATE MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT THE FAMILY FARM AT A LATER DATE. WAGES AND SONS STONE MOUNTAIN CHAPEL IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

Jul 27, 2021

Hilda Ruth (Richards) Griffis, age 87, of Lilburn, GA, passed away July 27, 2021. Hilda was born in Charlotte, NC, on October 11, 1933 to parents Daniel S. and Nannie G. Richards.

Hilda was always happy, and was always the center of all family activities. Affectionately known as “The General,” Hilda was regularly giving orders, but you...

Jul 26, 2021

Mr. Peter Allen Schramm, age 47, died at Gwinnett Medical Northside in Lawrenceville, GA, on Monday, July 26, 2021. Born on July 23, 1974, in Harrisburg, PA, he was raised in Toms River, New Jersey, before making the Atlanta area his home. Peter worked at Genuine Parts Company for twenty-five years, most recently as an operations manager. Peter was...

Jul 25, 2021

My angel, Eric Sydnor Shaw was born September 18, 2005.

Eric was a young fly guy, who liked to dress well and play his Xbox. Eric was a real history buff and enjoyed watching history movies.

Eric was a real joy to be around, and he touched the lives of all that he knew and...

Jul 25, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Anthony “Kurt” Henry, of Duluth, Georgia, announce his sudden passing on July 25, 2021, at the age of 61.

Kurt worked hard at everything he did. He was a loving husband and father. He earned a degree in Journalism/Film and Television Production from the University of Georgia, and...

Jul 25, 2021

Preceded in death by his father Angelo Gragnaniello Joseph Gragnaniello brother survived him in death wife Debra Gragnaniello Mother Rosemarie Karr daughter Christina Yim step children Lawrence Reed and Heather Reed grand children Arabella Kaylee Renesmay Bailey Lloyd Olivia and Lazarus Yim son-in-law Doug Yim Daughter-in-law Ravnanah Reed. Brother James (Lisa) Gragnaniello