OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Lawrenceville and Stone Mountain, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas

Palwinder Chawla

Palwinder Chawla

Apr 10, 2025

Palwinder Singh Chawla, lovingly known as Kuku Chawla, was born on February 12, 1951, in Amritsar, Punjab, to Sardar Partap Singh Chawla and Sardarni Sharan Chawla. He was the eldest of four siblings.

Kuku spent his formative years in Amritsar, where he completed his education and earned a bachelor’s degree from Khalsa College. After graduation, he joined...

William Arthur "Bill" Mcever, Jr.

William Arthur "Bill" Mcever, Jr.

Apr 9, 2025

William Arthur “Bill” McEver, Jr., of Sharpsburg, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on July 7, 1933, in Monroe, Georgia, Bill was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and friend to many.

A graduate of Monroe High School, Class of 1950, Bill went on to build a successful...

Phyllis Stultz

Phyllis Stultz

Apr 9, 2025

Phyllis W. Stultz, 77, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025. Born on June 16, 1947, in Virginia, Phyllis lived a life marked by quiet strength, dedication to family, and a love for simple joys.

She spent her career as an accounts receivable administrator, where her diligence and attention to detail earned the respect...

William Gilleland Smith

William Gilleland Smith

Apr 8, 2025

Beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and German Shepherd owner William Gilleland Smith, 89, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on April 8, 2025. Bill was born on March 30, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to William Hellings and Fannie Irene Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife Vicki Anderten, sister Barbara Williams,...

Kellie Diane Puglise

Kellie Diane Puglise

Apr 8, 2025

Loving and Devoted Wife to Michael Puglise, Mother to Brooke (Houston) Washburn and Nonna to Pierce (7) and Waverly Washburn (3).

Beloved Daughter to Sandy and Leonard McClendon Hardy, Jr. and Sister to Darrell Hardy, Tonya Hardy Roy, Michael Hardy and Shandon Hardy. Aunt to Sarah Hardy and Hope Marie Sessions.

Active Parishioner at St....

Dee Robert (Bobby) Rankey Jr.

Dee Robert (Bobby) Rankey Jr.

Apr 6, 2025

Dee Robert (Bobby) Rankey, Jr., of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.

He was born to Floyce Heath Rankey on August 30, 1952. His father, Dee Robert Rankey, Sr., had passed away from this life 8 months prior. At 11 months, his mother married Bryant Russell...

Jeffery Vaughn

Jeffery Vaughn

Apr 6, 2025

Jeffery Vaughn went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of April 6, 2025. Born on January 13, 1959, Jeff lived a life marked by a giving spirit, a deep love for others, and unwavering faith. He now joins his father, Robert Lee Vaughn; his mother, Norma Jeanette Vaughn; and his brother, Marshall Vaughn, in eternal...

Jane Dean Rhodes

Jane Dean Rhodes

Mar 31, 2025

Jane Dean Rhodes, age 71, passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 31, 2025. A Memorial Service for family will be held at the Stone Mountain Cemetery, Friday, April 4, and a visitation will follow at 6pm at her family home. Parking will be available at Wages and Sons Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may...

Susan Diane Stewart

Susan Diane Stewart

Mar 26, 2025

Susan Stewart, born on December 15, 1950, in Sacramento, California, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, as a resident of Lawrenceville, GA. She was 74 years old. Susan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. She was the proud owner of a successful pet grooming and boarding business,...

Stephen Patrick Lucas

Stephen Patrick Lucas

Mar 25, 2025

Stephen Patrick Lucas, age 59, of Lawrenceville, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 after a long illness.

Steve is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Debbie Lucas; his daughters, Lauren and Robyn Lucas; his mother, Carole Lucas; and his sister, Kim Lucas.

Born in Portsmouth, VA,...

Avelita Fortuna Formeloza

Avelita Fortuna Formeloza

Mar 24, 2025

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see…

All these people were still living by faith when they died…

People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own…

Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly...

Stephen "Steve" Lee Dean

Stephen "Steve" Lee Dean

Mar 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen “Steve” Lee Dean, lovingly known as “Roofing Man,” who left us on March 22, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on July 15, 1971, in Atlanta, GA, Steve resided in Athens, GA. He attended Central Gwinnett High School and lived his life with a spirit of...

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