OBITUARIES

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

Jeffry William Valentine

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...

Cordelia Small

Cordelia Small

Feb 26, 2025

Cordelia Small was born Cordelia Theodora Douglas in Georgetown, Guyana (formerly British Guiana) on November 1st, 1931. She was the daughter of Dr. Theodore Nichols and Gladys Cheesewright Douglas.

Cordelia began her career as a teacher but found her calling in nursing. She started as a registered nurse at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital in Guyana. She then...

Narendra Kumar Gupta

Narendra Kumar Gupta

Feb 26, 2025

Narendra Kumar Gupta passed away on February 26, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. Born on February 12, 1936, he lived a complete life marked by fortitude, perseverance, and joy. He left nothing unfinished.

He was utterly devoted to his family, bringing them to America...

Vivian Emanuel Ricketts

Vivian Emanuel Ricketts

Feb 24, 2025

Vivian Emanuel Ricketts, age 81, of Bronx, NY and Dacula, GA passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born on January 12, 1944 to Robert Rickets and Dorell Austin Ricketts in Colonels Ridge, Claredon, Jamaica W.I.

In 1970 Vivian migrated to the United States where he worked in the construction field until he retired. Vivian...

Bernadette Marie Maurer

Bernadette Marie Maurer

Feb 24, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Bernadette “Bern” Marie Maurer, who left this world on February 24, 2025, just days after celebrating her 78th birthday. Born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Bern later made her home in Lawrenceville, Georgia, where she spent her life devoted to her family, friends, and community.

A graduate...

Betty Jane Hailey

Betty Jane Hailey

Feb 23, 2025

It is with the greatest of sadness to say my Mom, Betty Jane Hailey passed away February 23rd. She wanted no obituary, no fanfare or flowers, so this will have to suffice for all her friends.

From South High-Y Queen in Akron, to Ohio Bell Telephone’s (now AT&T) beautiful young model for their new telephone operators featured...

Donna Clark Combs

Donna Clark Combs

Feb 23, 2025

Donna Clark Combs July 8, 1959 – February 23, 2025 Born in Norfolk, VA Home Town of East Prairie, MO Resided in Conyers, Ga.

Donna Combs passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025 at the age of 65. after her short battle with metastatic lung cancer. She passed at home in Conyers, GA with her loving family....

Donald “Red” Yarbrough

Donald “Red” Yarbrough

Feb 22, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Donald “Red” Yarbrough has passed away peacefully in his Lawrenceville home surrounded by his children and sister. After battling with Parkinsons and Kidney disease, he was called home to be with Jesus on February 22, 2025. His years of suffering have subsided, and he will now forever be at...

Marco Maurizio Pardi

Marco Maurizio Pardi

Feb 22, 2025

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Texas Husky Rescue P.O. Box 118891 Carrollton, TX 75011 Texas Husky Rescue or Best Friends Animal Society

Mary "Olive" Buchanan King

Mary "Olive" Buchanan King

Feb 21, 2025

Mary “Olive” Buchanan King, aged 94, passed away peacefully in her home on February 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born the third child to Dallas Lee and Virginia White on August 3, 1930, in Dalton, Georgia, Olive was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her.

Olive had a successful career...

Sharon Lee Johnson

Sharon Lee Johnson

Feb 19, 2025

Sharon Lee Johnson (née McConnell), 79, passed away on February 19, 2025, in Decatur, Georgia.

Sharon was born on February 12, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri. She graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1964 and soon embarked on a career as a legal secretary. Her professional journey took her to Texas, where she switched...

Joseph Wells "Joe" New

Joseph Wells "Joe" New

Feb 17, 2025

Joseph Wells “Joe” New passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born at his home on Rockbridge Road in Stone Mountain, Georgia, on June 19, 1943.

Joe was a dedicated farrier for 62 years, devoting his life to working with horses and training those who owned them. He spent 25...

Edgar Stephen Foster

Edgar Stephen Foster

Feb 16, 2025

Edgar Stephen Foster, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, just shy of his 83rd birthday. Born on February 28, 1942, in Beckley, West Virginia, Steve spent a life full of joy, connection, and adventure, and resided in Lilburn, Georgia at the time of his passing.

A proud graduate of Woodrow...

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