OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Lawrenceville and Stone Mountain, Georgia and the Surrounding Areas
Mau Chiem
Mar 12, 2025
Mau Chiem, 89, passed away on March 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM, in Gwinnett Northside hospital. Born on (01/01/1936) in (China), He was a man of many trades including being a principle, wedding officiant, chef, artist, and merchant. He loved trying new things and had several hobbies like, playing ping-pong, calligraphy, singing, and music. Above all he was a...
Rebecca Freeman Adams
Mar 12, 2025
Rebecca Freeman Adams was born on October 8, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Ellis Barney Freeman and Maxine Mae Freeman (née McGee) and older brother Greggory Freeman.
Rebecca grew up as an outgoing and gregarious youth participating in dance, cheerleading, and trained as a classic pianist. She graduated from Central High School in 1964, earned a...
Laura Bacon-Blankenship
Mar 11, 2025
Laura Bacon-Blankenship went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2025, at the age of 86. Laura was born in Cedartown, Georgia, on October 24, 1938, the only child of Laura Lyle and Edward Brownlee. The family moved to Chattanooga when Laura was a small child, and she lived there until she married in 1960. She was...
David Evor Kerr
Mar 11, 2025
David Evor Kerr, 81, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 11th at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 28th, 1943, and was proceeded in death by his mother Lucille and father Captain David Kerr. David proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1962 and...
Elsie Marlene Craven Sexton
Mar 11, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Elise Marlene Craven Sexton, known to many as Marlene. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 88. She leaves behind a beloved family and dear friends who mourn her loss while celebrating a life well-lived.
Elsie was born and raised in...
Reginald Lester
Mar 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved brother, Reginald D. Lester, born August 2, 1961, and called home on March 9, 2025.
Redd, as we affectionately called him, was a man who lived life on his own terms. He was loving, kind, and, at times, a little stubborn—but that’s what made him who he...
Gia Trong Nguyen
Mar 8, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, Mr. Nguyen Trong Gia, on March 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 19, 1940, in Hai Phong, Vietnam, Mr. Trong Gia pursued higher education and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Vietnamese Faculty of Science. On March 7, 1971,...
Joseph (Joe) Lembo
Mar 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph (Joe) Lembo on March 8, 2025.
Although he was born in New York (and never lost his accent), he loved his long-time adopted home in Georgia.
Joe was a beloved husband, father, pet-dad, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many with...
Eddie Faye Hough
Mar 6, 2025
Eddie Faye Hough, 92, a resident of Arbor Terrace, Roswell, passed away peacefully on March 6 2025. Faye was born in Long Beach California on January 19, 1933. Both of her parents were from Mississippi. Her father was in the military and they lived all over the country (11 states in all). She attended 17 schools before graduating from...
Edward “Ed” Miles Irwin
Mar 6, 2025
Edward “Ed” Miles Irwin age 80, passed away on March 6, 2025, in his home of 32 years in Lawrenceville, GA.
Ed was born on July 10th, 1944, in Millville, NJ, to parents Edward W. Irwin and Lucille M. Dougherty, who proceeded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Annette Baron...
James Michael Wilbanks
Mar 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Michael Wilbanks, lovingly known as Mike or Big Mike, on March 3, 2025, as a resident of Georgia. Born on August 17, 1935, in Atlanta, GA, Mike lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family, friends, and community.
Mike proudly served in the United...
Jeffry William Valentine
Feb 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffry William Valentine, who departed this life on February 28, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. Born on September 23, 1962, in Baldwin Park, CA, Jeff graced the world with his warmth, humor, and a spirit that made everyone feel valued and celebrated.
Jeff was the beloved son...
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