OBITUARIES

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

Jeet Kanwal

Jeet Kanwal

Jan 17, 2021

With profound grief and heavy heart I share sad departing of our mummy Jeet Kanwal wife of Late Lt. Col HS Kanwal. She lived a full life and her passing away was as peaceful and painless. She left behind five children, twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Please keep her in your prayers as she prayed for all she...

Robert Matthew Lacy

Robert Matthew Lacy

Jan 16, 2021

Robert Matthew Lacy, 76, of Peachtree Corners, GA, passed away early Saturday morning January 16, 2021.

Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the youngest of five siblings, was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, and attended St. Pius X lettering in three varsity sports, in particular football, where he was coached by the legendary George...

Bobby Lewis Crosby

Bobby Lewis Crosby

Jan 15, 2021

Bobby Crosby age 72 of Watkinsville, GA passed away suddenly on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Lewis M. Crosby and Maurice Bullard Crosby. He is survived by his Step-Mother Martha Jo Crosby; son Cole Lewis Crosby (and family), daughter Danielle Lee Evans (and Chad) and their mother Sharon Crosby ; Grandchildren Rayna...

Dorothy Jean Sandberg

Dorothy Jean Sandberg

Jan 15, 2021

Dorothy Jean Sandberg, age 89, of Loganville, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. She was born on March 2, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Benton Sandberg; Mother, Anna Ruth Sandberg; Older Sisters, Betty Ruth & Barbara. She is survived by her younger sister, Joan Ratledge; Daughters, Cheryl...

Rev. Loyal Henry Clay

Rev. Loyal Henry Clay

Jan 15, 2021

Reverend Loyal Henry Clay, Age 89, of McDonough, passed on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born in Stone Mountain, GA, on Saturday, December 26, 1931.

He was the son of the late Reverend Joseph Franklin and Eunice Ellis Clay. Reverend Clay proudly served his country in the US Army. He furthered his career as a self-employed...

Mona Louise Mozley Major

Mona Louise Mozley Major

Jan 13, 2021

Mona Louise Major, born on April 14, 1927, age 93, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away on January 13, 2021.

She is preceded in death by parents, Dewey and Francis Mozley, husband, Raleigh Wayman Major, son, Gary Wendall Major, daughter, Fran Walters.

Survived by her children, son, Ralph (Kaye) George, daughter, Janis Wilson, son, Kenny...

Joseph M. Barthelus

Joseph M. Barthelus

Jan 13, 2021

Beloved husband, father, grand-father, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, Joseph M Barthelus was born on November 15, 1935 in Dorbeille at L’Artibonite, Haiti. He was the fifth of 8 children to Cenou Barthelus and Elouina Louisnord.

Joseph grew up with his 11 siblings St Pierre, Vernick, Eliphise, Enou, Marc, Marinette and Chesnel as well as paternal siblings, Odiel,...

Byron Ricardo Holmes

Byron Ricardo Holmes

Jan 13, 2021

Byron Ricardo Holmes, Sr. was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 26, 1955 to McCormick John Holmes and LoEster Marie Standifer-Holmes. Both parents preceded him in death. Byron was the eighth of thirteen children; four preceded him in death: Paula, Rosemary, Karen and Reginald, and joined shortly after by Shaun.

At an early age, Byron joined...

Rajendrakumar J. Patel

Rajendrakumar J. Patel

Jan 13, 2021

Rajendra (Raju) was born in Ode, Gujarat on 7/17/1951.

One of three Children, he took over as head of the family at a very young age taking care of his siblings. He spent much of his time in Daramali (Gujarat, India) taking care of the family farm. He married his wife, Mina, in 1976 and had 4...

Elizabeth Lee Hodgman

Elizabeth Lee Hodgman

Jan 12, 2021

Elizabeth Lee Hodgman, 84, of Avondale Estates, Georgia passed away peacefully in her home where she resided with her eldest son, John W. Gaul, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 12th, 2021. Born September 17th, 1936 in Miami, Florida. Elizabeth was the youngest of two daughters (her elder sister was the late Joyce Holly of St. Marks,...

Mildred P. Triplett

Mildred P. Triplett

Jan 12, 2021

Mildred Peak Triplett, 100, died January 12, 2021, in Stone Mountain, GA.

She lived most of her life in Louisville and was a member of Christ Church United Methodist and Fifth Wheel Women’s Club.

A 1937 graduate of Atherton High School for Girls, she worked for the L&N Railroad until 1952. Throughout her years as...

Michael Lee Barrington

Michael Lee Barrington

Jan 12, 2021

Michael Lee Barrington, 77, of Snellville, Georgia passed away on January 12, 2021.

Known as Mickey to his friends and loved ones, he was born in Columbus, Georgia on March 11, 1943 to Wiley Lee Barrington and Thelma Ingram Barrington.

Mickey moved to the Atlanta area in 1973. Over the course of his 50+ years...

Daphne Annette Watkins

Daphne Annette Watkins

Jan 11, 2021

Daphne Annette Watkins, age 83 of Braselton, GA, passed away on January 11, 2021.

She was born June 2, 1937 and raised in the Scottdale community in DeKalb County.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and was a friend to many.

She retired from DeKalb County Schools as a Special Needs school...

J.B. "Buzz" Langston

J.B. "Buzz" Langston

Jan 11, 2021

J. B. ‘Buzz’ Langston, age 89, of Lawrenceville passed away on January 11, 2021 after complications from surgery.

He was born June 19, 1931 in the Luxomni community of Gwinnett County.

He was a loving husband and devoted father who loved his family and was a friend to many.

He was a member...

William Gentry Brisbay

William Gentry Brisbay

Jan 11, 2021

William G. Brisbay, 85, died January 11, 2021 at his home in Snellville, GA. He was born October 22, 1935, in Lexington, Kentucky, the son of Sylvester E. And Stella O’Banion Brisbay.

Bill graduated from high school, he attended the University of Kentucky college for three years, and then joined the United States Air Force. Bill served...

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